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1. TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number YAMAHA 128 123 238 239 PIONEER 065 041 038 018 027 YORK 128 PROCEED 060 YUPITERU 045 PROSCAN 004 103 037 ZANUSSI 198 025 022 RCA 004 103 037 ZENITH 090 069 240 SAMSUNG 054 053 017 034 ZONDA 122 SHARP 028 049 SONY 167 045 043 011 012 015 052 057 Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes DVD THOMSON 004 103 DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TOSHIBA EN ABE m XENTA 071 APEX DIGITAL 061 ane PENR ARCH m ZENITH 064 055 005 ais 22 ZENITH DIVX 039 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040 COBY 007 013 Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes SAT DENON 051 019 020 SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DYNEX 014 AIWA 441 004 103 AKAI 333 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 003 032 ALBA 411 301 INSIGNIA 050 046 ALPHASTAR 472 JVC 006 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 KENWOOD 069 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 KLH 068 AMSTRAD 432 LG GOLDSTAR 066 064 055 005 010 047 ANKARO 421 LINN 031 ASTRO 483 482 481 480 479 478 477 476 MAGNAVOX 056 022 025 BARCOM 421 MARANTZ 059 BIRDVIEW 425 MITSUBISHI 036 023 BLAUPUNKT 390 338 NAD 062 BUSH 406 348 ONKYO 048 009 BUSH UK 353 PANASONIC 044 035 030 024 008 042 CANAL 313 378 PHILIPS 056 016 CANAL DIGITAL 313 42 AV 2 Appendix Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes SAT cont SAT Manufacture
2. 088 FUNAI 045 195 FUJITSU 041 042 249 250 195 FUTURETECH 045 GATEWAY 198 199 GBC 043 GE bx 159 145 133 128 123 121 087 GEC UK 061 GOODMANS 043 022 010 036 041 GORENJE 124 034 GRANADA 104 033 029 022 018 010 GRANADA UK 043 GRUNDIG 193 203 200 096 077 076 075 011 GVA 131 HAIER 135 213 028 HALL MARK 128 HANNSPREE 185 HANSEATIC 043 022 020 010 HARMAN KARDON 201 HIFIVOX 080 059 056 024 019 017 HINARI 195 043 020 010 HISENSE 137 140 216 147 144 132 128 123 206 101 094 HITACHI 093 085 082 080 066 061 059 058 056 055 043 035 026 024 018 015 012 010 HP 076 218 HUMAX 217 030 HYPER 206 HYPERION 073 Table 10 Remote Control Product Codes TV cont Appendix TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HYTEK 016 KOGAN 180 HYUNDAI 220 236 KONKA 225 IKASU 212 KORTING 088 023 ILO 009 056 KRIESLER 060 048 047 033 025 023 022 IMPERIAL 105 KTV 162 132 123 045 INFINITY 148 LEVEL 191 INKEL 120 LG GOLDSTAR 2 15 122 110 101 002 013 086 INNO HIT 068 LINSAR 187 INSIGNIA 099 107 LLOYTRON in INTERFUNK 104 088 056 033 024 023 022 020 LODGENET 069 INTERVISION 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 Tu num ISIS 186 LOEWE OPTA 088 023 022 020 ITT 100 092 046 040 LOGIK 069 099 091 047 038 ITT NOKIA 100 092 058 040 LUMA 022 JBL 148 LUXMAN 128 JCPENNY 145 132 128 123 115 LUXOR 058 JENSEN 019 LXI 1
3. Appendix Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes SAT cont Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes Cable SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number RADIOLA 353 ABC 011 001 RADIX 347 ALLEGRO 111 RCA 335 490 465 439 301 458 358 367 AMERICAST 212 REALISTIC 480 349 AMINO 015 031 SAMSUNG 432 427 380 334 442 322 326 345 ARCHER 112 SAT 427 BELCOR 113 SATELLITE SERVICE 388 335 BT CABLE 007 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 CABLE STAR 113 033 SCHNEIDER 353 CABLETIME 016 012 011 008 SIEMENS 390 338 CISCO 016 021 032 033 SKY 306 317 318 343 344 CITIZEN 111 SKY MASTER 433 CLYDE CABLE VISION 017 SKYLAB 421 COLOUR VOICE 090 085 SONY 329 405 362 341 COMCAST 007 040 054 015 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 PESCAT CANAL p alas a DIGI LINK 114 SUPER GUIDE 423 327 ae TECHNISAT 2H EASTERN 070 066 TEECOM 409 393 391 390 333 330 03 TELECOM d EMERSON 112 TELEFUNKEN 303 FILMNET 020 018 THORN FERGUSON 367 364 348 363 353 352 345 323 Focs 16 TOPFIELD 311 363 FOXTEL 043 19 TOSHIBA 470 462 461 460 426 302 UNIDEN 480 479 466 403 389 381 355 354 FRANGE EEE 021 013 351 350 349 348 332 323 GEC 017 VASAT X um 61 097 096 017 011 001 HER TR ORE GC ELETRONICS 113 WISI 427 347 326 327 322 304 wm PRET ZEHNDER 427 380 2i ZENITH 344 488 419 394 387 385 384 359 GENERAL WETROMENT Mae TOE DAG GOODMIND 112 HANLIN 208 175 117 101 100 099 056 44 AV 2 Appendix Table A13 Remote Control Product C
4. Connect IR Equipment If you place the AVR inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener so that the AVR s IR sensor is not within line of sight of the remote control connect an external IR receiver such as the Harman Kardon HE AVR IR Remote In Connector 1000 available separately to the AVR s IR In connector External IR oe Receiver 6 C I AVR and Source Devices Installed Inside of Cabinet U U Connect the Trigger Output If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal connect it to the AVR s Trigger Out connector with a mono 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini plug interconnect cable The AVR will supply a 12V DC 100mA trigger signal at this connection whenever it is powered on Bx Mono 1 8 inch 3 5mm d Device with Trigger in Connector Mini Plug Interconnect not supplied AVI Connect to AC Power Connect the AC power cord to the AVR s AC Input connector and then to a working AC power outlet AVR AC Input Connector G 1 1 AC Power Outlet Power Cord supplied Set Up the Remote Control Install the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the remote control s battery cover insert the three supplied AAA batteries as shown in the illustration and replace the battery cover Program the
5. 45 PANIS Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes Music Server cont Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes TiVo Appendix Music Server Brand Setup Code Number TiVo Brand Setup Code Number IOMEGA 022 023 TiVo Series2 DT DVR 302 LOGITECH 012 TiVo HD DVR 304 MICROSOFT 003 TiVo HD XL DVR 310 NAIM 011 TiVo Series3 309 NETGEAR 020 021 TiVo Series4 309 NIXEUS 024 PREMIERE 309 REQUEST 010 DIRECTV TiVo 306 312 ROKU 015 PIONEER TiVo 301 SONOS 013 TOSHIBA TiVo 303 SONY 017 018 HUMAX TiVo 303 WESTERN DIGITAL 019 COMCAST TiVo 311 Nero LiquidTV TiVo 303 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes DVR RCN TiVo 309 DVR Brand Setup Code Number SUDDENLINK TiVo 08 DAEWOO 004 001 ERN m VIRGIN MEDIA TiVo 313 ERES aid OTHER TiVo 305 307 308 HUGHES 027 017 HYUNDAI 018 KEEN 009 PANASONIC 023 010 PHILIPS 024 017 011 027 PROSCAN 019 RCA 019 027 REPLAYTV 026 025 012 010 008 SONICBLUE 012 010 SONY 024 023 022 021 020 013 007 46 HARMAN HARMAN International Industries Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2012 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries EzSet EQ is a trademark
6. Listening to Media on a USB Device Your AVR is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 media in the FAT 16 or FAT 32 file format and is compatible with the following MP3 and WMA media MP3 Bit rates between 96kbps and 320kbps Fixed bit rates at 44 1kHz sampling is recommended Variable bit rates VBR are playable but playing time may be displayed incorrectly Files must have an mp3 file extension WMA Bit rates of 64kbps or higher A maximum number of 65 536 folders and files can be supported Playing files a USB device 1 Insert the USB drive into the AVR s front panel USB port IMPORTANT Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port USB hubs are not supported 2 Select USB as the source device If iPod appears as the source press the button a second time to switch from the iPod source to the USB source The USB screen will appear B USB Folder 2 Folder 3 Folder 4 3 Use the remote s Up Down and OK buttons to select a folder and display its contents 4 Use the remote s Up Down and OK buttons to select a song The song will play and the USB playback screen will appear on the OSD ial USB Jugalbandi The Lost Transit Center Night Crazy 9 17 Use the remote s Transport Control buttons to control playback To access Shuffle and Repeat functions press the remote s Options button When the song is finished playing the remaining contents of the
7. Web sites www dolby com www dtsonline com When in doubt check the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround modes are available Usually nonessential sections of the disc such as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are available only in Dolby Digital 2 0 2 channel or PCM 2 channel mode If the main title is playing and the display shows one of these surround modes look for an audio or language setup section in the disc s menu Also make sure your disc player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than 2 channel PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting The channels included in a typical 5 1 channel recording are front left front right center surround left surround right and LFE low frequency effects The LFE channel is denoted as 1 to represent the fact that it is limited to the low frequencies Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS 96 24 5 1 2 channel PCM modes in 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM Your AVR will downmix the discrete surround back channel information in 6 1 channel and 7 1 channel recordings into your system s surround left and surround right channels When the AVR receives a digital bitstream it detects the encoding method and the number of channel
8. Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical connection Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the Internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via coaxial or optical digital audio Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio the same format used on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of studio master recordings Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Dolby Pro Logic Il Mode Group Delivers a 2 channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX See below Dolby Pro Logic Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and televisio
9. Optical Equipped Source Device Coaxial digital audio devices If your non HDMI source devices have coaxial digital outputs connect them to the AVR s Coaxial Digital Audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device AVR Digital Audio Connectors DIGITAL AUDIO LJ OPTICAL OPTICAL2 Coaxial Digital Audio Cable not supplied To Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial Equipped Source Device Analog audio devices Make analog audio connections from your source devices that do not have HDMI or digital audio connectors AVR Analog Audio Connectors Stereo Audio Cable not supplied To Stereo Analog Y Audio Output Analog Source Device Audio recorders Connect an analog audio recorder s inputs to the AVR s analog audio Rec Out connectors The recorded signal is determined by the source s Record Out setting in the Source Setup menu See Additional Source Setup Menu Items on page 19 for more information AVR Analog Audio Recorder Connectors Stereo Audio Cable not supplied To Stereo Analog Record Inputs 00 Analog Recording Device Video recorders Connect an analog video recorder s video input connector to the AVR s Composite Monitor Out connector You can
10. 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 3 2 0 or 1 DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 DTS ES Discrete played as 5 1 32 Table 8 Surround Modes cont Surround Mode Description Appendix Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS HD DTS HD is a high definition audio format that complements the high definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core with high resolution extensions Even when only DTS 5 1 surround sound is desired or available if the multizone system is in use the higher capacity of high resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD Video discs Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI connection DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of studio master recordings for an incredibly accurate performance Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio technology delivered via HDMI connection PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 5 Channel Stereo Useful for parties the left and right channel information is played through both the front and surround speakers on each side while the center speaker plays a summed mono mix Analog two channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 2 Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2 channel signal or a downmix
11. Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several models while other function codes vary Repeat this process until you ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the device s functions 6 If you searched through the remote s code library to find the code you can find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector button to re enter the Programming Mode Then press the remote s OK button and the Program Indicator LED will flash in the code sequence One flash represents 1 two flashes represent 2 and so forth A series of quick flashes represents 0 Record the code number programmed for each device in Table A6 in the Appendix Repeat Steps 6 for each source device you want to control with the AVR remote In general the label for each button on the remote describes the button s function when used to control the AVR However the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device Refer to the Remote Control Function List Table A9 in the Appendix for each button s functions with the various product types You can also program the remote to perform macros preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press and punch through programming allowing the remote to operate a device s channel or transport controls when the remote is in another device s mode See Advanced Remote Control Programming
12. to Media via AirPlay on page 22 for more information When the AVR is in Standby pressing the Power button turns it on To put the AVR into Standby when it is on press the Power button for less than three seconds NOTE The AVR will automatically enter the Standby mode whenever no control buttons have been pressed and no audio signal has been present for 30 minutes On Power indicator glows solid white When the AVR is on it is fully operational IMPORTANT NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears on the AVR s front panel Message display turn off the AVR and unplug it from the AC outlet Check all speaker wires for a possible short circuit the and conductors touching each other or both touching the same piece of metal If a short circuit is not found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Tuning Mode button AVR 1700 only This button toggles between manual one frequency step at a time and automatic seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength tuning mode It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned in RDS button AVR 170 only When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS information this button activates the various RDS functions NOTE RDS service may not be available in all areas Channel Level Control button Press this button to activate the channel level adjustment feature After
13. 069 059 056 053 044 040 024 09 SHARP 132 128 077 062 092 207 043 010 017 009 005 003 m THORN 099 047 SIEMENS Qu Sur ES THORN FERGUSON 196 197 201 103 102 099 047 024 SIGNATURE 069 TiVo 051 052 SINGER 105 088 023 128 202 129 063 058 096 103 105 044 SINUDYNE 209 210 TOSHIBA 092 063 043 042 037 010 001 162 SOLE 068 233 TOTEVISION 132 212 194 136 130 117 031 028 060 SONY 093 106 102 091 065 064 062 043 TRISTAR 099 038 016 010 006 172 173 174 103 SOUND WNE 05 TRIUMPH 199 044 SOUNDESIGN 128 045 TRUTEGH 055 SPECTRICON 122 UHER LR m ULTRAVOX 088 023 SN SU d UNIVERSUM 201 102 077 076 075 012 SURG Wm VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 SUPERSCAN 195 18 SUPRATECH 139 140 141 142 143 oo 148 145 128 123 025 057 094 098 VIDTECH 128 SYLVANIA 12 VIEWSONIC 011 038 047 254 255 SYMPHONIC 184 195 VIORE 245 237 TANDBERG 080 056 023 VISTRON 194 TANDY 077 VISUAL INNOVATIONS 183 TATUNG 063 VITO 070 TCL 234 VIZIO 001 002 049 050 246 TEAC 095 244 VOXSON 088 023 TECHNICS 181 WARDS 148 132 128 069 TECHWOOD 128 WATSON 077 076 075 TEKNIKA 132 128 123 115 069 045 195 WEGA 088 043 010 TELEFUNKEN 069 059 056 024 WEGA COLOR 023 TELERENT 069 WELTBLICK 022 TENSAI 022 WESTINGHOUSE 017 018 023 060 100 022 TERA 156 WINBOOK 071 WINTERNITZ 206 41 PANIS Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes TV cont Appendix Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes DVD cont
14. 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Place the AVR Place the AVR on a firm and level surface Be certain that the surface and any mounting hardware can support the AVR s weight Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation Recommended clearance distances are 30cm above the unit 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on each side of the unit f you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area provide cooling air within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations in extremely hot or cold locations in areas near heaters or heat registers or in direct sunlight AV Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Channel Level Control Button Power Indicator IR Set Message Surround Mode Volume Power Button Sensor Button Display Select Buttons Knob AVR TunMode Chan 1 Digital lt H Tuning A Surr Mode Surr Select Source T i 7 Jr i 1 JL 7 JL JL I
15. AVR s Analog Audio Input Output connectors for source devices that don t have HDMI or digital audio connectors Use the Rec Out connectors to connect to the audio inputs of a VCR or tape deck See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 13 for more information Network connector Use a Cat 5 or Cat 5E cable not supplied to connect the AVR s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA compatible devices that are joined to the network See Connect to Your Home Network on page 15 for more information Subwoofer connector Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line level input See Connect Your Subwoofer on page 13 for more information IR In and Trigger Out connectors When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet connect an optional IR receiver to the IR In jack The Trigger Out connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on Connect it to the trigger input of a device such as a powered subwoofer Speaker connectors Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker See Connect Your Speakers on page 13 for more information HDMI Input connectors The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface feature is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices If your source devices have HDMI connectors using them will provide the best possible video
16. EzSet EQ microphone into the AVR s Headphone connector AVR Headphone Connector EzSet EQ Microphone supplied 2 Place the microphone at ear height in your listening position The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom for mounting on a camera tripod 3 Set the volume control on your subwoofer to approximately the halfway point 4 Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display on page 13 5 Press the remote control s OSD button The AVR s on screen display OSD Master Menu will appear on the TV MASTER MENU E Source Setup Surround Mode fif EzSet EQ Manual Setup w Network Q System Setup 6 Use the remote s arrow and OK buttons to select EzSet EQ Ezset ea Place the microphone at the listening position and plug it into the Headphone Jack Do you want to start EzSet EQ No 7 Select YES The Speaker Configuration menu will appear Tht Ezset ea Speaker configuration Cancel AVI 8 Select 5 1 9 The test will begin Make sure that the room is quiet while the test noise is playing through the speakers 10 When the test finishes press the remote s OSD button to exit Assign the AVR Input Connectors 1 Review the input connections you listed on the connection table on page 13 Note what changes if any you have made from the default AVR
17. Listening to Internet Radio vTuner Your AVR s Network connection brings you a world of MP3 and WMA format streams via the Internet After you have successfully connected to your home network as described in Connect to Your Home Network on page 15 and set up the network as described in Set Up the Network on page 18 press the Network Source Selector button on the remote until Internet Radio appears on the AVR s front panel display Each press cycles between the Network and Internet Radio sources vtuner Added Stations Location Genre New Stations Podcasts by Location Podcasts by Genre Search With the vTuner screen above displayed the AVR will automatically connect to the Internet via the www radioharmankardon com portal To select a stream use the Up Down buttons to select a category NOTE The categories displayed may vary by region Once you select a stream the OSD will display the vTuner playback screen which contains information about the currently playing song vtuner Jugalbandi The Madagascar Wombat Laydown Delivery Brae 20 Operating Your AVR continued Favorites To create a Favorites list 1 Write down your AVR s MAC Address number which is found in the Network Setup menu See Set Up the Network on page 18 for more information 2 Log onto www radioharmankardon com from your computer Create an account using your AVR s MAC address as its ID number Favorites that y
18. Right Speaker Crossover 100Hz Surround Left Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Subwoofer Surround Speaker Crossover 100Hz AN Sync Delay LFE PRESENT Sub Mode SUB Table A4 Source Settings Source Cable Sat TV Disc Server Aux Game Audio Radio USB Network Title Video Input N A N A N A HDMI Audio Audio Input Return inertial Network Tuner Connector Channel Record Out N A N A N A 30 Table 5 Speaker Channel Settings Appendix Front Left Front Right Center Surround Left Surround Right Subwoofer Number of Speakers ON Crossover Distance Channel Level Adjust Table Remote Control Codes Source Selector Connected Device Remote Control Code Cable Sat TV Disc Server Aux Game STB Audio Table A7 System Settings Feature Default Setting Your Setting VFD Fade Time Out OFF Volume Default OFF Default Vol Set 25dB HDMI Audio to TV OFF Semi OSD Time Out 5 Seconds Full OSD Time Out 20 Seconds HDMI Link OFF HDMI ARC OFF 31 PANIS Table A8 Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low frequency effects LFE channel Appendix Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1
19. TO AN iPod iPhone iPad DEVICE LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA AIRPLAY SELECTING A SURROUND MODE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP SYSTEM SETUP ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING RECORDING SLEEP TIMER RESETTING THE REMOTE PROCESSOR RESET MEMORY TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 29 30 Introduction Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product For more than fifty years the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment using leading edge technology to achieve premium performance Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance Over the years Harman Kardon products have become easier to use while offering more features and sounding better than ever The AVR 1700 AVR 170 and AVR 170 230C 5 1 channel digital audio video receivers AVRs continue this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVR please read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation If you ha
20. Use the Left Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms Front L Center Front R Surr R Surr L Subwoofer These settings let you set the delay for each speaker to compensate for the different distances they may be from the listening position Use the Up Down buttons to cycle through each of the system s speakers and use the Left Right buttons to set the distance each speaker is from the listening position See Manual Speaker Setup on page 24 for more information System Remote Control Functions continued Back button Press this button to return to the previous menu screen when you re using the on screen menu OSD system Options button This button allows you to adjust playback and various other options for the AVR s built in sources and when controlling other components OSD button Press this button to activate the on screen display menu system OK button This button is used to select items from the menu system Sleep button Press this button to activate the sleep timer which turns off the AVR after a programmed period of time up to 90 minutes Left Right Up Down buttons These buttons are used to navigate the menu system Number buttons Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio station frequencies or to select station presets Direct Station Entry button Press this button before using the Number buttons to enter a radio station frequency Clear button Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you h
21. and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via HDMI connections See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 13 for more information HDMI Monitor Out connector If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI source devices use an HDMI cable not included to connect it to the AVR s HDMI Monitor Out connector Rear Panel Connectors continued Notes on using the HDMI Monitor Out connector e When connecting a DVI equipped display to the HDMI Monitor Out connector use an HDMI to DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection e Make sure the HDMI equipped display is HDCP compliant If it isn t do not connect it via HDMI use a composite analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection Composite Video Input connectors Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don t have HDMI or component video connectors You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 13 for more information Composite Video Monitor Output connector If your TV or video display does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors use a composite video cable not included t
22. connected to it nor can it determine their capabilities Consult the technical specifications for all of your speakers and locate the frequency response usually given as a range e g 100Hz 20kHz 3dB Write down the lowest frequency that each of your speakers is capable of playing 100Hz in the above example as the crossover in Table A6 in the Appendix For the subwoofer write down the transducer size The AVR s bass management determines which speakers will be used to play back the low frequency bass portion of the source program Sending the lowest notes to small satellite speakers will result in bad sound and may even damage the speakers The highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer With proper bass management the AVR divides the source signal at a crossover point All information above that crossover point is played through your system s speakers and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer This way each loudspeaker in your system will perform at its best delivering a more powerful and enjoyable sound experience 24 Advanced Functions continued Step Two Measure the Speaker Distances Ideally all of your speakers would be placed in a circle with the listening position at the center However you may have had to place some speakers a little farther away from the listening position than others Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speak
23. menu navigate to the Level Adjust line and press the OK button to display the Level Adjust menu Level Adjust Test Tone 7 gt FL OdB CEN OdB FR OdB SR OdB SL OdB Sub OdB Channel Reset Off Test Tone SEQ Manual All of the system s speakers will appear with their current level settings You can adjust each speaker s level between 10dB and 10dB 1dB increments While making adjustments you can measure the channel levels in one of these ways Preferably use a handheld SPL meter set to C weighting slow scale Adjust each speaker so that the meter reads 75dB when the AVR s built in test noise is playing By ear Adjust the levels so that the test tone sounds equally loud to you when it plays through each speaker 25 AVI To set your levels using the AVR s internal test tone select the menu s Test Tone Seq line and use the Left Right buttons to select between Auto and Manual After selecting Auto or Manual move the cursor to the Test Tone line and use the Left Right buttons to change the setting to On Auto The test tone will automatically circulate to all speakers as indicated by the highlight bar Use the Left Right buttons to adjust the level for any speaker when the test tone is paused there Use the Up Down buttons to move the cursor to another line and the test tone will follow the cursor To stop the test tone use the Up Down buttons to move the cursor out of the screen s speak
24. network administrator for assistance Proxy Config If you have connected the AVR s Network connection to a proxy network use the Left Right buttons to set this to On and use the number buttons to enter tne proxy network s IP address and port Network Status This line indicates the AVR s current network connection status Connected Not Connected Network Problem Apply amp Save Any time you make a change in any of the Network settings the Apply amp Save line will become available Select this line and press the OK button The AVR will go into the Standby mode After you turn the AVR back on the new network settings will be in effect IMPORTANT You must select Apply amp Save for your network settings to take effect NOTE If you have trouble connecting to the network at any time cycle the AVR into the Standby mode and then turn it back on Additional Source Setup Menu Items You can also adjust the following settings independently for each source Title You may change the display name for any source except the radio This feature may help you to select the correct source device even when you have forgotten which physical connections you used 1 Move the cursor to the Title line and press the OK button A block cursor will blink 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through the alphabet in upper and lower case the numbers and many punctuation marks When you have selected the desired character press th
25. of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated AirPlay Apple iPad iPhone iPod iTunes and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Asso ciation DLNA is a registered trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark and DTS 96 24 DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio and DTS Neo 6 are trademarks of DTS Inc HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc Series2 is a trademark of TiVo Inc vTuner is a trademark of Nothing Else Matters Software Ltd Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice 4052 Rev A harman kardon harman kardon by HARMAN www harmankardon com
26. of a multichannel signal The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used Analog two channel DSP downmix available for multichannel e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz DTS Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix e DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 encoded surround presentation or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix DTS Neo 6 Cinema Delivers an enhanced 5 1 channel surround sound experience for movies e Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz DTS Neo 6 Music Delivers an enhanced 5 1 channel surround sound experience for music Analog two channel AM FM radio PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 A HARMAN proprietary technology Logic 7 enhances two channel and matrix See below Mode Group encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels It provides more accurate placement of sound improves panning and expands the sound field even when used with 5 1 channel systems Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing and is available in 5 1 mode Three variants are available Logic 7 Especially suited to two channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix Analog two channel Movie encoding Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 The
27. on page 26 for instructions on these functions Set Up the AVR Turn On the AVR 1 Set the rear panel Main Power switch to On The front panel Power indicator will glow amber 2 Press the front panel Power button Power Button Main Power Switch 195590 4 190000 MED Unless you will not be using the AVR for an extended period of time leave the Main Power switch set to On When the Main Power switch is turned off any settings you have programmed will be preserved for up to four weeks IMPORTANT NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message display turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a short circuit and wires touching If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Using the On Screen Menu System Although it s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front panel Message display it is easier to use the on screen menu system To access the menus press the OSD button on the remote The Master Menu will appear Vote If you have only used a composite video connection to your TV the OSD menus will not appear on your TV Follow the steps below using the receiver s front panel display NOTE The OSD screens shown in this manual may differ sligh
28. record any composite video signal To record the audio and video from the source device connect the AVR s Analog Rec Out connectors to the analog video recorder s audio inputs AVR Analog Audio Recorder AVR Analog Connectors Video Recorder Connectors Analog Audio Video ST not supplied ii To Analog Audio Video i aly Record Inputs Y Analog Video Recording Device Connect to Your Home Network Use a Cat 5 or Cat 5E cable not supplied to connect the AVR s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA compatible devices that are connected to the network AVR Network Connector Network Modem lt a 2 E 10 Cat 5 5E Cable Home not supplied Network and Internet Making Connections continued Connect the Radio Antennas e Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR s FM 75Q Radio Antenna connector For the best reception extend the FM antenna as far as possible Bend and fold the base of the wires to the AVR s AM and minimize background noise supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna Gnd connectors Rotate the antenna as necessary to aie AM Antenna supplied Antenna S Connectors FM ae Bend and fold base Antenna supplied
29. right arrow buttons to select the audio input connector you want to assign to the Source button Source Setup Source Cable Satellite gt Title Video In Composite 1 Audio In Tone Bass Treble Night Mode Record Out Analog 7 Repeat steps 4 6 for the remaining audio video connections that you want to re assign Set Up the Network To play MP3 or WMA media located on DLNA compatible devices connected to the network to use the AVR s internal Internet radio tuner vTuner to listen to audio streams or to stream audio to the AVR via AirPlay connect the AVR s Network connector to the Ethernet port on a router or modem that has Internet access to a home network or to a PC See Connect to Your Home Network on page 15 We recommend that you connect the AVR directly to a home network router so that it can directly access the Internet for Internet radio and access other devices on the network for playback of shared content see Listening to Media on Your Home Network on page 21 for more information If your network uses an automatic IP address you should not have to perform any network setup procedures Once you connect the AVR to your home network the network should automatically assign the AVR an IP address and the AVR should automatically connect to your network If your AVR does not automatically connect to your network in which case the AVR will display a Not Connected message when you press the Network sour
30. source component for television broadcasts cable box satellite dish AVR HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV a TV or video display and multiple loudspeakers Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is its ability to produce surround sound Surround sound uses multiple speakers and amplifier channels to immerse you in the audio video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism Your AVR can have up to five main speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the AVR A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system The different main speaker types in a home theater system are Front Left and Right The front left and right speakers are used as in 2 channel system In many surround sound modes these speakers are secondary while the main action especially dialogue is reproduced by the center speaker Center When you are watching movies and television programs the center speaker reproduces most of the dialogue and other soundtrack information that occurs on the screen anchoring it with the picture When you are listening to a musical program the center speaker helps to create a seamless front soundstage creating a more realistic you are there listening experience Surround Left and Right The surround left and right speakers produce ambient sounds that help create a realistic and immers
31. that button s factory setting such as programming the Server button to control a DVD player or a second TV but completely different types of devices such as CD players and VCRs cannot be controlled at all See Advanced Remote Control Programming on page 26 for more information 16 Making Connections continued and Set Up the Remote Control 1 Turn on the source device you want to program the remote to control 2 Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A10 A17 in the Appendix Write all the applicable code numbers in a convenient place 3 Press and hold the Source Selector button for that source device until the Program Indicator LED on the remote starts to flash then release it This procedure places the remote in the Programming mode 4 Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote s Number buttons to enter a code number from Step 2 above 8 If the device turns off press the Source Selector button again to save its code The Source Selector button will flash and the remote will exit the Programming mode b If the device does not turn off enter another code number C If you run out of code numbers for a device you can search through all of the codes in the remote s library for devices of its type by pressing the Up or Down button repeatedly until the device turns off When it does press the Source Selector button to save the code 5 Check that other functions control the device correctly
32. the surround mode category press the Surround Select Up Down buttons Each press will change to the next surround mode 3 To change the surround mode category press the Surr Mode button Each press will change to the next surround mode category Advanced Functions Much of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part You can also customize your AVR to suit your system and your tastes In this section we will describe some of the more advanced adjustments available to you Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals can be encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but also the number of speaker channels and the surround mode You may also manually select a different surround mode when available Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right Your AVR offers several options for analog playback Stereo When you want conventional 2 channel playback select 2 CH STEREO as the surround mode Sound will be output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer if your system has one 5 Ch Stereo When you want to hear stereo sound through all of the system s speakers such as during a party select SCH STEREO as the surround mode This plays the left channel signal through the front left and surround left speakers the right channel signa
33. 0 When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS information this button activates the various RDS functions Macro buttons These buttons may be programmed to execute a series of up to 19 commands with a single button press They are useful for programming the command to turn on or off all of your components or for accessing specialized functions for a different component from the one that you are currently operating See Programming Macro Commands on page 27 for information about programming macros Track Skip Up Down buttons These buttons are used with the AVR s built in sources USB iPod Network AirPlay etc and many source components to change tracks or chapters Display Dimmer button Press this button to dim the AVR s front panel display partially or fully Transport Control buttons These buttons have no effect on the AVR but are used to control many source components By default when the remote is operating the AVR these buttons will control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player or DVD player AVI Introduction to Home Theater This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound AVRs which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your AVR Typical Home Theater System Ahome theater typically includes an audio video receiver AVR which controls the system and supplies amplification for the loudspeakers a disc player a
34. 2 BANG amp OLUFSEN 088 CRAIG 159 158 157 045 BARCO 202 CROSLEY 088 023 BASICLINE 020 CROWN 132 045 BAUR 102 077 076 075 CURTIS MATHES 128 123 132 080 082 BEKO 022 CXC 045 BENQ 166 170 65 DAEWOO 106 105 102 087 BLAUPUNKT 084 077 076 075 011 DANSAI 022 BLU SENS d is 098 109 112 120 138 DAYTRON 132 128 DECCA 091 022 BLUE SKY ARR BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 059 056 024 019 017 DEGRAAF 015 BRION VEGA 203 088 023 DELL 075 BROCKSONIC 206 205 072 DGM 190 37 PANIS Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes TV cont TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DIBOSS 186 DIGIFUSION 184 DIGI LINK 200 DIGITREX 192 DISH NETWORK 188 DIXI 022 DORIC 029 DUMONT 201 199 096 088 023 DUMONT FINLUX 044 012 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 DYNATRON 022 020 DYNEX 014 083 107 189 ELBE 211 105 095 DYNATRON 022 020 DYNEX 014 083 107 189 ELBE 211 105 095 ELCIT 032 023 ELECTROGRAPH 064 ELECTROHOME 132 115 ELEMENT 048 113 A EMOTION 189 EPSON 074 ERRES 033 022 FENNER 022 FERGUSON d 16 099 077 076 075 062 047 FIDELITY 047 FIDELITY UK 099 FINHER 204 FINLANDIA 018 FINLUX 201 199 096 088 044 012 38 Appendix TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number FIRST LINE 159 160 161 163 164 166 168 FISHER 088 043 023 FORGESTONE 099 047 088
35. 48 145 077 JET POINT 208 M ELECTRONIC 201 JOHN LEWIS 193 MADNADYNE 088 023 NC 7 087 079 092 056 053 047 043 MAGNASONIC 015 ms a MAGNAVOX 145 132 128 123 030 040 088 KATHREIN 124 034 MANESTH 022 KAWASHO 173 MARANTZ 148 123 115 022 045 MARELLI 088 KENMARK 183 MARK 022 KENNEDY 025 MARKS amp SPENCER 182 KENWOOD 204 123 MATSUI 148 091 043 040 038 020 001 KLEGG 066 MAXENT 199 KLH 006 MEDION 031 KMC 132 MEMOREX 128 069 KNEISSEL 105 METZ 084 088 077 076 075 023 O11 KNOLL SYSTEMS 224 MGA 128 123 115 39 PANIS Appendix Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes TV cont TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number MINERVA 084 200 096 077 076 075 O11 PIONEER 128 123 024 069 056 024 022 020 MINTEK 065 POLAROID 003 004 005 006 043 MISAKI 195 PORTLAND 132 128 231 168 167 160 128 123 115 077 124 PROLINE 209 020 MITSUBISHI 092 091 090 089 083 082 079 076 075 057 050 046 043 039 038 034 PROSCAN 133 029 023 022 020 013 011 010 007 m mm PROTECH 022 Em 165 132 128 122 059 008 200 096 077 076 075 044 038 022 NATIONAL 182 181 180 179 177 148 gis 020 012 011 QUASAR 087 032 NEC 125 123 121 115 010 RADIO SHACK 197 196 180 132 128 045 NECKERMANN 102 088 078 023 RADIOLA 078 060 048 047 033 025 023 022 NEON 182 RADIOMARELLI 088 0
36. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 38 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 39 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 40 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 41 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 9r 42 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Exit Clear Clear 45 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Program Red Cancel Mark Window PPV Cancel 46 Memory Direct Tuner Entry Angle Bookmark Green Repeat Live TV Angle FAV FAV 47 TUN M Tuning Mode Tale A Jump Up Slow A B Bypass Next 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward Zoom Blue X Jump Down Skip Source Menu Music Alt 49 Tuning Down Tuning Down Prev Chapter Setup Settings Sleep 50 Night Night Mode Subtitle Find Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle D Skip Disc Skip AVR 51 AVR 1700 1700 RDS Mode Disc Skip Angle Play Mode RDS AVR 170 170 52 Preset Down preset Tuna Slow Rev A B Zoom Down 53 1 Macro 1 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 54 M2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 55 M3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 56 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 57 Skip Down Skip Step Skip Scan Thumbs Down Skip Skip DVD Skip DVD Skip 58 Skip Up Skip Step Skip Scan Thumbs Up Skip Skip DVD Skip DVD Skip 59 Dim Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer 60 Rewind 44 R Search R Search R Search R
37. 83 082 029 023 022 NIKEI 045 RBM UK 044 NOBLEX 204 205 ER 163 161 145 133 128 123 115 021 NOKIA 100 092 046 040 089 188 094 093 080 069 059 056 053 024 REALISTIC 196 167 045 NORDMENDE 019 017 009 REDIFFUSION 083 082 029 OKI 045 049 081 087 097 REX 198 025 022 OLEVIA 007 RFT 127 126 125 124 123 122 ONKING 045 RTF 023 ONWA 045 RUNCO 153 152 044 046 OPTOMA 229 SAA 183 OPTONICA 077 094 093 088 080 069 059 056 024 211 210 209 208 207 230 091 040 023 019 017 009 ORION ra 207 102 092 078 077 076 075 043 SALORA sees OTTO VERSAND 022020 030 SAMPO 128 123 059 169 148 087 061 137 136 135 134 PANASONIC 133 132 131 130 129 128 002 004 SAMSUNG 226 145 132 128 124 022 020 226 208 205 204 068 PATHE MARCONI 059 056 024 019 017 054 028 091 092 043 038 023 012 148 132 128 123 115 045 105 088 010 PHILCO 23 SBR 086 084 061 047 046 033 022 148 145 132 128 123 036 035 034 033 089 108 107 104 100 099 095 SCEPTRE 232 pips 086 084 078 071 070 068 067 061 060 054 048 047 046 033 032 027 SCHNEIDER 196 086 078 060 048 033 025 023 025 023 022 020 014 008 176 177 022 ree Sele SCOTT 132 128 045 195 088 SEARS 145 132 128 40 AV 2 Appendix Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes TV cont TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SELECO 078 199 198 195 025 022 191 190 094 093 082 080 074 072 THOMSON
38. AVR 1700 AVI 170 AVI 1 70 230C Audio video receiver harman kardon by HARMAN PANIS INTRODUCTION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLACE THE AVR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTORS SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM MULTICHANNEL AUDIO SURROUND MODES PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS PLACING THE LEFT CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS PLACING THE SUBWOOFER TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS VIDEO CONNECTIONS RADIO CONNECTIONS USB iPod PORT MAKING CONNECTIONS CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY CONNECT YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCE DEVICES CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS CONNECT IR EQUIPMENT CONNECT THE TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECT TO AC POWER SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE DEVICES AND TV 16 16 16 16 Table of Contents SET UP THE AVR TURN ON THE AVR USING THE ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS ASSIGN THE AVR INPUT CONNECTORS SET UP THE NETWORK ADDITIONAL SOURCE SETUP MENU ITEMS OPERATING YOUR AVR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME MUTING THE SOUND LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES SELECTING A SOURCE VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO LISTENING TO INTERNET RADIO vTUNER LISTENING
39. AVR is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for two Analog two channel Music channel signals Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional two Tuner channel music recordings PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles Analog two channel Game Tuner 33 Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List Oo 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 49 Ge 9 SU VOL z Ax harman kardon Appendix AV 2 Appendix Table A9 Remote Control Function List MN MUNERE NAE S 01 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Off Power On Power On Power On Power On 02 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 03 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 04 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 05 Cable Sat Cable Sat Select Cable Sat Select Cable Sat Select Cable Sat Select Cable Sat Select Cable Sat Select Cable Sat Select Cable Select Sat Select Cable Sat Select 06 TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Se
40. D will flash to confirm To undo punch through programming follow the same steps as above but press the same Source Selector button in Steps 1 and 3 Programming Macro Commands Each of the AVR remote s four Macro buttons and the Power On button see System Remote Control Functions on pages 8 and 9 can be programmed to send out up to 19 commands at one time from a single button push Any AVR remote control button s function from any mode except the Mute button the Dim button and the Channel Up Down buttons can be programmed into a macro NOTE Use caution when programming complicated macros It isn t possible to program a pause or delay before sending additional commands after a Power On command and the component may not be ready to respond to commands immediately after powering on To program a macro 1 Simultaneously press one of the four Macro buttons or the Power On button and the Mute button to enter the Programming mode 2 Press in up to 19 commands that you want stored in that Macro button Press the Source Selector button for each device or AVR button for the AVR itself before you enter individual commands This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each Macro 3 For the Power On command DO NOT press the Power On button Press the Mute button instead 4 Press the Power Off button to program the Power Off command 5 Press the CH button to end the programming process and save the macro
41. If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included and make a separate audio connection Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded orange Although they look like standard RCA type analog jacks you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa 4 AVI Digital Audio Connections Optical Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Optical input connectors are color coded using a black shutter L Analog Audio Connections Two channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable with one connector for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two connectors are attached to each other a 4 For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs you may make both connections Video Connections Many source devices output both audio and video signals e g Blu ray Disc DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to an audio connection as described above make a video connection for each of these source devices Make only one type of video connection for each device Digital Video Connections If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR s HDMI input connectors you have
42. Input Connector assignments that appear on the list If you connected your so urce devices according to the entries in the Default AVR Input Connector column of the table on page 13 you can skip this section 2 Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display on page 13 3 Press the remote control s OSD button The AVR s on screen display OSD Master Menu will appear on the TV NOTE If you have used a composite video connection to your TV the OSD menus will not appear on your TV Follow the steps below using the AVR s front panel display MASTER MENU Source Setup rn ii Surround Mode EzSet EQ Manual Setup Network System Setup 4 Use the remote s arrow and OK buttons to select Source Setup If there is a Source Selector for which you want to assign different video or audio connections use the left right arrow buttons to select it and press the OK button Source Setup Source Cable Satellite Title Video In Audio In Tone Bass Treble Night Mode Record Out Analog 5 Select Video In and use the left right arrow buttons to select the video input connector you want to assign to the Source Selector button Press the OK button Source Setup Source Title Video In Audio In Tone Bass Treble Night Mode Record Out Analog Set Up the AVR continued 6 Select Audio In and use the left
43. It isn t possible to edit a command within a macro However you may erase the macro as follows 1 Simultaneously press and hold the Mute button and the Macro button containing the macro until the Program Indicator LED flashes 2 Press the Channel Down button to erase the macro To execute a macro press the Macro button or the Power On button into which you programmed the macro Aim the remote at the AVR and the other components until all of the macro commands have been executed Recording Depending on the Record Out settings you made for each source in the Source Setup menu see System Setup on page 26 for more information analog or digital audio signals as well as composite video signals are normally available at the appropriate recording output connectors To make a recording connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate AVR output connectors as described in the Making Connections section on page 13 insert blank media in the recorder and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing Refer to the recording device s instructions for complete information about making recordings NOTE Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by law Advanced Functions continued Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatic
44. JL 7 i ijs JE 1 harman kiirdon Phones L Audio R Tuning Mode Button Left Right Up Down Buttons Headphone Jack Aux Analog RDS Button Buttons Tuning Buttons EzSet EQ Mic Audio Input Connector Connector Digital Input Surround Mode USB Port Button Category Button Front Panel Controls continued Power indicator Power button The AVR has four different power modes Off Power indicator not illuminated When the rear panel Main Power switch is in the Off position or the power cord is unplugged the AVR is off and will not respond to any commands Plugging the power cord into a live AC outlet and setting the Main Power switch in the On position will put the AVR into the Eco Standby mode Eco Standby Power indicator glows solid amber The Eco Standby mode minimizes energy consumption when you re not using the AVR When the AVR is in Eco Standby it will not automatically turn on or play audio in response to an AirPlay signal from a networked device When the AVR is in Eco Standby pressing the Power button turns it on To put the AVR into Eco Standby when it is on press the Power button for more than three seconds NOTE The AVR will not automatically enter the Eco Standby mode Standby Power indicator glows solid amber The Standby mode mutes the AVR and shuts off its front panel display but allows the AVR to automatically turn on and play audio in response to an AirPlay signal from a networked device See Listening
45. Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV In addition to using the remote to control the AVR itself and the AM FM radio you can program the remote to control up to five additional audio video source devices plus your TV via the Cable Sat Disc Server Game STB and TV Source Selector buttons The remote is also ready to operate your iPod or iPhone device when the device is connected to the AVR s front panel USB port Once you have programmed the remote you can switch the remote s control mode to access the functions for a particular source device by pressing the remote s Source Selector button for that device To control the AVR press the remote s AVR button Before you begin programming the remote review the connections you filled in on the Input Connections and Source Buttons table on page 13 The Source Selector buttons are assigned to the components that you listed in the table s Connected Device column Each of the programmable Source Selector buttons is set at the factory to control that specific type of device the Cable Sat button is set to control cable satellite tuners the Disc button is set to control DVD and Blu ray Disc players the Server button is set to control digital music servers the Game button is set to control game consoles the STB box is set to control DVRs and TiVo devices and the TV button is set to control TVs You can program an unused Source Selector button to control a source device that is different from
46. To change the specific surround sound mode within the category use the Surround Mode Select buttons See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 23 for more information on surround modes Surround Mode Select buttons After you have selected the desired surround mode category press these buttons to select a specific mode within the category such as to change from Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode to Logic 7 Movie mode Surround mode availability depends on the nature of the source input signal i e digital versus analog and the number of channels encoded within the signal Source Select buttons Press these buttons to select the active source Headphone jack EzSet EQ Mic connector Connect a 1 4 stereo headphone plug to this jack for private listening This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet EQ procedure described in Configure the AVR for Your Speakers on page 17 USB port The USB port can be used to play audio files from an Apple 105 device connected to the port and can also be used to play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the port Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port You may insert or remove the connector or device at any time there is no installation or ejection procedure You can also use the USB port to perform firmware upgrades If an upgrade for the AVR s operating system is released in the future you will b
47. Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 20 CH Disc Menu or Title Top Scan Down Channel Channel Title Channel Channel Channel 21 Tone Tone Controls V Off Tone Controls 22 Delay Delay Adjust Repeat Repeat Delay Adjust 23 Vol Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 24 Back Last Back Return or Status Return or Exit Enter Previous Channel po stant Return or Back Previous Channel Previous Channel Back 25 Options Menu Options Menu or Setup mu ar Popup Start Menu Menu Setup Menu Menu Options 26 Up Move Adust Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 27 Left Move Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 28 OK OK Enter Enter Select Enter Select Enter Enter Enter Enter 29 Right Move Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 30 Down c ust Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 31 050 050 HD Mode SUB 050 Info 050 050 On Off 32 Sleep Guide Sleep Disc Menu Title Status Display DVD menu Disc Menu Info Info Sleep 33 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 34 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 35 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 95 PANIS Appendix Table A9 Remote Control Function List cont Function 000 Game Server Tuner 1298088 37 5
48. aining contents of the folder will play NOTE The Repeat settings are global for Network playback and USB playback Changing these settings for one of these sources will change the other source s settings as well Although video content may appear in the menu the AVR does not support video playback from the Network connection 21 AVI Listening to Media via AirPlay If you have connected the AVR to a network router that has Wi Fi capability you can wirelessly stream audio to it via AirPlay from compatible Apple devices with 105 4 2 or newer that are joined on the same Wi Fi network and from computers that have iTunes 10 1 or newer that are joined on the same Wi Fi or wired network To initiate AirPlay streaming to the AVR To initiate AirPlay streaming from a computer with iTunes launch iTunes click on the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer s iTunes window and select HK AVR170 in the pop up list that appears Computer Y AVR170 Multiple Speakers Select HK AVR170 AirPlay From Pop Up List Button To initiate AirPlay streaming from an iPod iPhone or iPad device tap the AirPlay button on the device s screen and select HK AVR 170 in the speaker selection list that appears The AirPlay audio stream will break in and interrupt the source that is currently playing through the AVR The AirPlay screen will appear on th
49. ally Press the Sleep button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed on the front panel Message display and on a connected TV Each additional press of the Sleep button decreases the play time by 10 minutes with a maximum of 90 minutes The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer When the sleep timer has been set the front panel display will automatically dim to half brightness If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set the remaining play time will be displayed Press the Sleep button again to change the play time Resetting the Remote To reset the remote to its factory default condition simultaneously press and hold any Source Selector button and the O Number button When the Program Indicator LED flashes amber enter the code 333 When the green LED goes out the remote control will be reset Processor Reset If the AVR behaves erratically after a power surge first turn off the rear panel Main Power switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the AVR on If this procedure doesn t help reset the AVR s processor as described below NOTE A processor reset erases all user configurations including video resolution speaker and level settings and tuner presets After a reset reenter all of these settings from your notes in the Appendix worksheets To reset the AVR s processor 1 Press the front panel Standby On switch to place th
50. at Off as audio will be played through the AVR To use the TV by itself without the home theater system turn this setting to On In this case you will need to mute the TV s speakers or switch the setting to Off when using the AVR for audio Semi OSD Time Out Program the amount of time 2 to 5 seconds the two line semi OSD status messages remain on screen or deactivate the semi OSD display altogether if you find it distracting These messages will continue to appear on the AVR s front panel display Full OSD Time Out Program the amount of time 20 30 40 or 50 seconds the full OSD menus remain visible on screen The full OSD system may not be deactivated HDMI Link This setting allows the communication of control information among the HDMI devices in your system Turn this setting to On to allow control communication among the HDMI devices turn the setting to Off to forbid control communication Adjust Lip Sync This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the video display Use the Left Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms Upgrade Software If a software upgrade is released for your AVR installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon customer service At that time acc
51. automatically made a video connection for that device since the HDMI cable carries both digital audio and digital video signals Analog Video Connections Composite Video Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available Both the chrominance color and the luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable The jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack or vice versa 9 Radio Connections Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector The AM antenna connector uses spring clip terminals After assembling the antenna as shown below press the levers to open the connectors insert the bare wires into the openings and release the levers to secure the wires The antenna wires are not polarized so you can insert either wire into either connector S d 12 Types of Home Theater System Connections continued USB Port The AVR can play audio files from an Apple 105 device connected to the USB port and allows you to control the 105 device via the AVR remote control The AVR also play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the USB port Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port You may insert or remove the conn
52. ave started to enter Memory button To save the currently tuned radio station as a preset press this button then a Number button Tuning Mode button Press this button to toggle the radio between manual one frequency step at a time and automatic seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength tuning mode It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned in Tuning Up Down buttons Press these buttons to tune a radio station Depending on whether the tuning mode has been set to manual or automatic each press will either change one tuning frequency increment at a time or seek the next higher or lower station with acceptable signal strength Preset Station Up Down buttons Press these buttons to cycle through your preset radio stations Night Mode button Press this button to activate Night mode with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts Night mode compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others while dialogue remains intelligible Each press of the button advances through the following settings Off No compression is applied Loud passages in the program remain as they were recorded Mid Loud passages in the program are reduced moderately in volume Max Loud passages in the program are reduced more in volume Disc Skip button AVR 1700 This button is used with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc RDS button AVR 17
53. ce button 1 Press the OSD button and select Network The Network setup menu will appear Network IP Configuration IP Address Subnet Mast M gt 000 000 000 000 255 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Proxy Config IP Address 000 000 000 000 Port 000 2 Select IP Configuration then press the Left or Right button twice to cycle the setting from Auto to Manual and back to Auto 3 Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Apply amp Save The AVR will enter the Standby mode When you turn the AVR back on it will attempt to connect to the network 4 If the AVR again fails to connect to the network you may need to enter your network s settings manually In this case you must obtain these settings from your ISP or network administrator After obtaining your network s settings a Select IP Address and use the Left or Right button to change the setting to Manual The following settings will become active IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS and Secondary DNS b Use the Up Down arrow buttons to select the correct numbers and make the entries for all of these settings When you have finished select Apply amp Save and press the OK button The AVR will refresh the network connection while it remains on If the AVR cannot connect to the network using the manual settings contact your ISP or
54. damage your AVR or amplifier Types of Home Theater system Connections Subwoofer Connections The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low bass frequencies which require more power To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers Use a single RCA audio cable not included to make a line level non amplified connection from the AVR s Subwoofer connector to a corresponding input jack on the subwoofer Although the AVR s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full range analog audio jack it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it Don t connect this output to any device other than a subwoofer Source Device Connections Audio and video signals originate in source devices components where a playback signal originates such as your Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television tuner or a device docked in the AVR s USB port The AVR s FM AM tuner also counts as a source even though no external connectors are needed other than the AVR s FM and AM antennas Separate connectors are required for the audio and video portions of the source device s signal except for digital HDMI connectors The types of connectors you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your TV or video display Dig
55. e OSD Cal AirPlay Jugalbandi The Madagascar Wombat Laydown Delivery 2 12 00 00 Use the remote s Transport Control buttons to control playback To terminate AirPlay streaming and return to the previously playing source press the remote s Back button at any time while the AirPlay screen is displayed Selecting a Surround Mode Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes Feel free to experiment and you may find a few favorites for certain sources program types You can find more detailed information on surround modes in Audio Processing and Surround Sound page 23 To select a surround mode press the OSD Button on the remote to display the Master menu MASTER MENU nal 121 source Setup Surround Mode EzSet EQ Manual Setup Network System Setup 22 Operating Your AVR continued and Advanced Functions Use the Up Down and OK buttons to select Surround Mode The Surround Mode menu will appear SURROUND MODE Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music Video Game Use the Up Down and OK buttons to select the desired surround mode category Auto Select For a digital program such as a movie recorded with a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack the AVR will automatically use the soundtrack s native surround format For 2 channel analog and PCM programs the AVR uses the Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music or Logic 7 Game mode depend
56. e Right button to move to the next space Press the Right button twice to leave a blank space 3 Press the OK button when you have finished Tone This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are active When this line is set to Out the tone controls are out of the circuit with no changes to the sound When this line is set to In the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon the Bass and Treble settings see below Bass and Treble Boost or cut the low or high frequencies by up to 10dB by using the Left Right buttons to change the setting by 2dB at a time Night Mode This setting activates Night mode with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts Night mode compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others while dialogue remains intelligible Each press of the right arrow button advances through the following settings Off No compression is applied Loud passages in the program remain as they were recorded Mid Loud passages in the program are reduced moderately in volume Max Loud passages in the program are reduced more in volume Record Out This setting determines the source of the signal that appears at the Analog Audio Rec Out connectors for the Cable Sat TV Disc Server Aux Game STB and Audio sources DSP Down mix This setting outputs audio from digital audio input connections HDMI optical coaxial and analog audio
57. e able to download it to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time IMPORTANT Do not connect a PC or other USB host controller to this port or you may damage both the AVR and the other device HDD is not supported Volume knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Aux Analog Audio Input connector Connect an auxiliary source component that will be used only temporarily such as a camcorder portable music player or game console here PANIS Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors Network HDMI Monitor Out Digital Audio Connector Connector Input Connectors Radio Antenna HDMI Input RS 232 Connectors Connectors Connector 5 4 2 A A VV OG OPTICAL lan RIGHT SURR LEFT CENTER NALOG 1 IN NM E ANALOG AUDIO IN MAIN POWER Analog Audio Composite Main Power AC Input Input Output Trigger Out Video Input Switch Connector Connectors Connectors Connectors Subwoofer Speaker Composite Video Connector Connectors Monitor Output Connectors Rear Panel Connectors continued Radio Antenna connectors Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception Analog Audio Input Output connectors Use the
58. e and press the OK button to display the Distance menu fa Distance FL CEN FR SR SL Sub Delay Reset Unit Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position that you measured in Step Two and recorded in Table A3 in the Appendix see page 30 Select a speaker then use the Left Right buttons to change the measurement You can enter distances between 0 and 30 feet 9m The default distance for all speakers is 10 feet 3m The default unit of measurement is meters To change the unit to feet scroll down to the Unit line and press the Left Right buttons When you have finished entering the settings press the remote s Back button Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional stereo AVR a simple balance control adjusts the stereo imaging by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels In a home theater system with up to five main channels plus a subwoofer achieving proper imaging becomes both more critical and more complex The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness when signals of equal loudness are played through them Your AVR s EzSet EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you simply and automatically However the AVR s Level Adjust menu allows you to calibrate the levels manually either using the system s built in test tone or while playing source material After you return to the Manual Setup
59. e unit in the Standby mode the Power Indicator LED will turn amber 2 Press and hold the front panel Surround Mode button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears on the front panel Message display If the AVR does not function correctly after a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance Authorized service centers may be located by visiting our Web site at www harmankardon com Memory If the AVR is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain your user settings for up to four weeks 27 PANIS Troubleshooting Symptom Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on Cause No AC power Troubleshooting Solution Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet Check if the AC outlet is switch controlled Front panel Message display lights but there s no sound or picture Intermittent input connection Mute is on Volume control is turned down Secure all input and speaker connections Press Mute button Turn up Volume control No sound from any speaker PROTECT message appears on Message display Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short circuit Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround speak
60. ector or device at any time there is no installation or ejection procedure The USB port on your AVR is also used to perform firmware upgrades If an upgrade for the AVR s operating system is released in the future you will be able to download it to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time amp IMPORTANT Do not connect a PC or other USB host controller to the AVR s USB port or you may damage both the AVR and the other device HDD is not supported Making Connections CAUTION Before making any connections to the AVR ensure that the AVR s AC cord is unplugged from the AVR and the AC outlet Making connections with the AVR plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers Connect Your Speakers After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers on page 10 connect each speaker to its color coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Speaker Connections on page 11 Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration Connect Your Subwoofer Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR s Subwoofer Pre Out connector to your subwoofer Consult your subwoofer s user manual for specific information about making connections to it Receiver Subwoofer Powered Connector Subwoofer Single RCA Audio Cable not supplied 2 SUB WOOFER Mak
61. ed by your AVR Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS 96 24 DTS NEO 6 HARMAN International Logic 7 virtual speaker Stereo Modes 2 channel stereo and 5 channel stereo Appendix Table A8 on page 32 contains detailed explanations of the different surround sound options available on your AVR Digital surround sound modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS systems are available only with specially encoded programs such as those available via HDTV DVD and Blu ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television Other surround modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system the programs you are watching or listening to and your personal tastes 10 Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your Speakers Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system s speakers according to their manufacturer s directions and the layout of your listening room Use the illustration below as a guide for 5 1 channel systems To create the most realistic surround sound environment possible you should place your speakers in a circle with the listening position at its center You should angle each speaker so it directly faces the
62. er cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use your AVR for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your warranty If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding AVR 1700 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article
63. er listings area Manual The test tone will stay on the current speaker until you use the Up Down buttons to move it to another speaker Use the Left Right buttons to adjust the level for the speaker through which the test tone is playing If you are listening to an external source while you set your output levels set Test Tone to Off use the Up Down buttons to navigate to each speaker and use the Left Right buttons to adjust the speaker s level while the source plays NOTE If you are using a handheld SPL meter with external source material such as a test disc or an audio selection play it and adjust the AVR s master volume control until the meter measures 75dB Then adjust the individual speaker levels Channel Reset To reset all channel levels to their factory defaults of OdB select this line and press the Left Right buttons When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels record the settings in Table A5 in the Appendix Then press the remote s Back button to return to the previous menu screen or press the remote s OSD button to exit the menu system Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems While setting your system s individual speaker volume levels is ultimately up to your personal taste here are some ideas you may find helpful For films and video music programs your overall goal should be to create an enveloping realistic sound field that draws you into the film or music program with
64. er next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in the room Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in the room n many rooms placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right speakers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and that of the left and right speakers n some rooms the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer behind the listening position A good way to determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content Move around to various locations in the room while the system is playing putting your ears where the subwoofer would be placed and listen until you find the location where the bass performance is best Place the subwoofer in that location Types of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your speakers your TV or video display and your source devices The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA color coding standard Connection Color Guide Table Analog Audio Connection Color Front Left Right White Red Center Green Surround Left Right Blue Gray Subwoofer Purple Digital Audio Connection Color Coaxial Orange Optical Black Analog Video Connection Color Composite V
65. ers Incorrect surround mode Program material is monophonic Incorrect speaker configuration Program material is stereo Select a surround mode other than stereo Mono programs contain no surround information Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu The surround decoder may not create center or surround channel information from nonencoded stereo programs Unit does not respond to remote control commands Weak batteries in remote AVR not selected Remote sensor is obscured Change batteries in remote Press the Setup AVR button Ensure that the AVR s front panel remote sensor is in the line of sight of the remote Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move the AVR or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Unable to activate remote control Programming mode Source Selector button is not held for at least 3 seconds Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least 3 seconds Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site www harmankardon com 28 Specifications Audio Section Stereo power 100W per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1kHz lt 1 0 THD Video Section Television format Speci
66. ers may blur due to different arrival times Your AVR provides a Distance adjustment that compensates for these real world speaker placement differences Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and write it down in Table A3 in the Appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position enter your speaker distances as described in Set the Speaker Distances on this page 25 Step Three Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to program the AVR Sit in your usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible With the AVR and video display turned on press the OSD button to display the menu system and select Manual Setup The Manual Setup menu will appear Manual Setup Sub Mode Crossover Distance Level Adjust NOTE To save your settings press the remote s Back button For best results adjust the submenus in this order Number of Spkrs Speakers Crossover Sub Mode Distance and Level Adjust Number of Spkrs This selection lets you program the correct setting for each speaker group The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time Select On when the speakers are present in the system select Off for positions where no speakers are installed The Front Left amp Right setting is always On and may not be disabled Na Number of Spkrs Lef
67. ess this submenu to install the software upgrade IMPORTANT During a system upgrade do not power off the AVR or use any of its controls Doing so could permanently damage the AVR Advanced Remote Control Programming Programming an Unused Source Selector Button to Control a Different Device You can program unused Source Selector buttons to control devices that are different than they are set up for at the factory For example you can program the Server button to control a second TV set 1 Locate the code numbers for the device you want to control from the tables in Appendices 10 18 on pages 37 46 2 Turn on the device you want to control 3 Press the unused Source Selector button that you want to program for three seconds The button s LED will turn on and Program Indicator LED will flash 4 Press the Source Selector button that corresponds to the type of device you want to control For example if you want to control a TV press the TV Source Selector button The unused Source Selector button s LED will flash once 5 Aim the remote toward the device you want to control and use the Number buttons to enter first code number The Program Indicator LED will flash If you have selected the correct code number the device will turn off If it does not turn off enter the next code number from the table When the device turns off proceed to step 6 6 Press the unused Source Selector button from Step 3 That Source Selector but
68. ewind Rewind R Search R Search R Search R Search R Search 61 Play gt Play Play Play R Play F Play Play Play Play Play DVD Play DVD Play 62 FF gt gt F Search F Search F Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd F Search F Search F Search F Search F Search 63 Record Open Close Open Close Record Pause Record Record Record Record Record Record 64 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 65 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause 36 Table 10 Remote Control Product Codes TV Appendix TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number MARK 132 122 BRUNS 088 023 ACER 143 167 BUSH 092 043 040 020 010 ADMIRAL 192 105 088 023 BUSH UK 044 ADVENT 151 CANDLE 128 123 AIWA 027 110 CAPEHART 059 AKAI 053 093 089 056 042 022 020 011 CELLO 178 182 AKAL 160 123 CENTURION 171 123 AKURA 020 CENTURY 088 023 ALBA 040 020 CETRONIC 045 AMPRO 164 CGE 105 ANAM 122 112 109 106 045 CIHAN 032 ANSONIC 049 144 145 146 147 148 CITIZEN 132 128 123 045 AOC 128 123 122 037 146 150 CLASSIC 045 APEX 154 COBY 104 ARC EN CIEL 059 056 024 019 017 COMTEL 032 ARCAM 017 CONCERTO 128 ARISTONA 086 060 048 047 033 025 023 022 CONTEC 045 010 ASA 201 096 088 023 012 CONTINENTAL EDISON 059 056 024 019 017 AUDIOVOX 012 155 CORANDO 172 AUTOVOX 088 044 025 CORONADO 13
69. fications NTSC AVR 1700 PAL AVR 170 AVR 170 230C Input level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Multichannel power 100 watts per channel two channels driven 6 8 ohms 1 kHz Output level impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video frequency response composite video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB lt 1 0 THD HDMI witn 3D and 12 bit Deep Color Input sensitivity impedance 250mV 27k ohms Signal to noise ratio IHF A 100dB Surround system adjacent channel separation Dolby Pro Logic PLIl General Specifications 40dB Dolby Digital 55dB Power requirement 120V AC 60Hz DTS 55dB AVR 1700 220V 240V AC 50Hz Frequency response 10Hz 100kHz AVR 170 AVR 170 230C High instantaneous current capability HCC 34 amps Power consumption maximum 260W AVR 1700 J 240W AVR 170 AVR 170 230C Transient intermodulation distortion TIM Unmeasurable 0 5W Eco Standby mode Dimensions W x H x D 17 5 16 x 6 1 2 x 14 13 16 440mm x 165mm x 377mm FM Tuner Section Frequency range 87 5 108 0MHz Weight 12 8 Ib 5 8kg Usable sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Signal to noise ratio mono stereo 70dB 68dB Distortion mono stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo separation 400 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 70dB Image rejection 80dB IF rejection 80dB AM Tuner Section Frequency range 520kHz 1710kHz AVR 1700 522
70. folder will play Listening to Media via Your Home Network Your AVR can play MP3 and WMA audio media that is stored on a PC or Mac computer when both the computer and the AVR are connected to your home network router MP3 compatibility Mono or stereo constant bit rates CBR from 8kbps to 320kbps variable bit rates VBR from lowest to highest quality with sample rates from 8kHz to 48kHz WMA compatibility Ver 9 2 stereo CBR with 32kHz 48kHz sampling rate and 40kbps 192kbps bit rate mono CBR with 8kHz 16kHz sampling rate and 5kbps 16kbps bit rate VBR Pass Encoding and Quality Encoding 10 98 44kHz and 48kHz sampling rate NOTE APC must be running Windows Media Player version 11 or higher Windows Media Center version 2 0 or 3 0 or Intel Media Server We recommend that any firewalls be turned off although Windows Media Player may automatically make any necessary adjustments to the firewall settings to allow media sharing An Apple Macintosh computer must be running DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance compliant software such as HARMAN Media Manager To download the free HARMAN Media Manager software go to http www locale harmankardon com en US hmm mediamanager html IMPORTANT Before you can access files located on other devices via the network each device must first give permission to share files with the AVR Operating Your AVR continued To share media on PCs 1 Open Windows Media Playe
71. he Panorama mode turned on some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers creating an enveloping wraparound effect Each press of the OK button toggles the setting On or Off Manual Speaker Setup Your AVR is flexible and may be configured to work with most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room The EzSet EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each connected speaker and optimizes the AVR s performance with your speakers If you are unable to run EzSet EQ calibration or if you wish to set up your AVR for your speakers manually use the Manual Setup on screen menus Before beginning place your loudspeakers as explained in the Place Your Speakers section on page 10 and connect them to the AVR Consult the owner s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer s Web site for their frequency range specification Although you may set the AVR s individual channel levels by ear an SPL sound pressure level meter purchased at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy Record your configuration settings in Tables and 5 in the Appendix for easy re entry after a system reset or after the AVR s Master Power switch has been turned off or the unit has been unplugged for more than four weeks Step One Determine Your Speakers Crossover Frequencies Without using the EzSet EQ process the AVR can t detect how many speakers you ve
72. ideo Yellow Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker Each cable contains two wire conductors or leads that are differentiated in some way such as with colors or stripes The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity without which your system s low frequency performance can suffer Each speaker is connected to the AVR s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive and one negative Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the AVR which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table above The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black Your AVR uses binding post speaker terminals that can accept bare wire cables or banana plugs Bare wire cables are installed as shown below By 3 Tighten Cap 1 Unscrew Cap 2 Insert Bare Wire Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap as shown below A Tighten Cap B Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap B B Always connect the colored terminal on the AVR to the terminal on the speaker usually red and the black terminal the AVR to the terminal on the speaker usually black IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can
73. in this order TV AVR source devices NOTE Depending upon the particular components involved the complexity of the required communication between HDMI components may cause delays of up to a minute in the completion of some actions such as input switching or switching between SD and HD channels AVI Listening to FM and AM Radio Select the Radio source Use the Tuning Up Down buttons to tune a station which will be shown on the front panel display and the TV screen The AVR defaults to automatic tuning meaning each press of the Tuning Up Down buttons scans until a station with acceptable signal strength is found To switch to manual tuning in which each press of a Tuning button steps through a single frequency increment press the Tuning Mode button Each press of the Tuning Mode button toggles between the automatic and manual tuning modes Once you have tuned an FM station toggling the Tuning Mode setting also switches the radio between stereo and monaural reception Mono reception may improve reception of weaker stations Preset Stations A total of 30 stations AM and FM combined may be stored as presets When the desired station has been tuned in press the Memory button on the remote and two dashes will flash on the front panel Message display Use the Number buttons to enter the desired preset number To tune a preset station press the Preset Up Down buttons or enter the preset number using the Number buttons
74. ing Connections Connect Your TV or Video Display HDMI Monitor Out connector If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI or component video source devices use an HDMI cable not included to connect your TV to the AVR s HDMI Monitor Out connector It will provide the best possible picture quality AVR HDMI Monitor Out Connector TV HDMI Cable f not supplied Composite Video Monitor Out connector If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors use a composite video cable not included to connect the AVR s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV s composite video connector AVR Composite TV Monitor Out Connector C Composite Video Cable not supplied Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices Source devices are components where a playback signal originates e g a Blu ray Disc or DVD player a cable satellite or HDTV tuner etc Your AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source devices HDMI composite video optical digital audio coaxial digital audio and analog audio Your AVR s various Source Selector buttons have default assignments to different input connectors listed in the Default AVR Input Connector column of the table below For ease of setup and remote control p
75. ing on the source Virtual Surround When only two main speakers are present in the system you can use the Virtual Surround mode to create an enhanced sound field that virtualizes the missing speakers Stereo When you want 2 channel playback select the number of speakers you want to use for playback e 2 CH Stereo uses two speakers e 5 CH Stereo plays the left channel signal through the front left and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the front right and surround right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker Movie Select from the following when you want a surround mode for movie playback Logic 7 Movie DTS NEO 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Music Select from the following when you want a surround mode for music playback Logic 7 Music DTS NEO 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic Music The Dolby Pro Logic Il Music mode provides some additional settings See Audio Processing and Surround Sound on page 23 for more information Video Game Select from the following when you want a surround mode for game playback Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic Il Game After you select the Surround Mode Categopry use the Left Right buttons to change the surround mode You can also select surround modes using the AVR s front panel buttons 1 Press the Surr Mode button The Message display will show the surround mode category and surround mode 2 To change the surround mode within
76. input connections Analog 1 2 Aux Analog This setting outputs audio only from the analog audio input connections Analog 1 2 Aux When you re finished press the remote s OSD button to turn off the on screen menu Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system Controlling the Volume Adjust the volume either by turning the front panel Volume knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Up Down buttons on the remote The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels dB below the OdB reference point OdB is the maximum recommended volume for your AVR Although it s possible to turn the volume to a higher level doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers For certain more dynamic audio materials even 04 may be too high allowing for damage to equipment Use caution with regard to volume levels Muting the Sound To mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute button on the remote Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the front panel display as a reminder To restore the sound press the Mute button again or adjust the volume Listening Through Headphones Plug the 1 4 inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front panel Phones jack for private listening The defa
77. ital Audio Connections HDMI There are two types of audio connections digital and analog Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS or for uncompressed PCM digital audio Your AVR has three types of digital audio connectors HDMI coaxial and optical Do not use more than one type of digital audio connector for each source device However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source Your AVR is equipped with four rear panel HDMI input connectors and one HDMI monitor output connector HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable delivering the highest quality picture and sound If your TV or video display device has an HDMI input connector make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR The AVR s HDMI Monitor Output connector contains an Audio Return Channel ARC that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV such as an Internet connection without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR The ARC signal is active when the TV source is selected See System Setup on page 26 for more information The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug in see illustration below and HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet 3m
78. ive surround sound environment They als o help recreate directional sound effects such as aircraft flyovers Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although you will calibrate all of the speakers in your system to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they create their programs to steer relatively little sound to these speakers Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies the deep bass It augments smaller limited range main speakers that are usually used for the other channels Many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital contain a low frequency effects LFE channel that is directed to the subwoofer The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane or the power of an explosion adding realism and excitement to your home theater Some people use two subwoofers for additional power and for even distribution of the sound Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute the individual channel information to the surround sound system s speakers A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to recreate the way we hear sounds in the real world resulting in a rich variety of options Several companies have developed different surround sound technologies all of which can be accurately reproduc
79. kHz 1620kHz AVR 170 AVR 170 2300 Signal to noise ratio 38dB Usable sensitivity loop 500uV Distortion 1kHz 50 mod 1 096 Selectivity 1 0kHz 30dB 29 PANIS Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Device Type AVR Source Default Audio Connection Default Video Connection Cable TV Satellite HDTV or other device that Cable Sat HDMI 1 Input HDMI Input delivers television programs DVD player Blu ray Disc player Disc HDMI 2 Input HDMI 2 Input HDMI capable music server Server HDMI 3 Input HDMI 3 Input HDMI capable game console Game HDMI 5 Input HDMI 5 Input HDMI capable DVR or set top box STB HDMI 6 Input HDMI 6 Input Analog audio device Audio Analog Audio 2 Not required Home network Network Network Not required iPod or iPhone USB USB port Not required Auxiliary source device Aux Front Panel Aux Input Component Video 1 Input Note Table A1 is a guideline you may need to make adjustments to fit your system Table A2 Speaker Channel Setting Defaults Table A3 Distance Settings Speaker Default Setting Your Setting Speaker Positions Your Distances from Speaker to Listening Position Left Right Speaker ON Front Left Center Speaker ON Center Surround Speaker ON Front Right Subwoofer ON Surround Right Left
80. l through the front right and surround right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker in addition to the subwoofer if your system has one Multi Channel Surround Modes Your AVR is able to process 2 channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic Il Virtual Surround DTS NEO 6 and Logic 7 modes To select one of these modes see Selecting a Surround Mode on page 22 Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer greater flexibility and capacity than analog signals and allow the encoding of discrete channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel s information is transmitted discretely High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially in the high frequencies Surround Modes Surround mode selection depends upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as your personal taste Although there is never a time when all of the AVR s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Table A8 in the Appendix on page 32 offers a brief description of each mode and indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies
81. lect 07 Disc Disc Select Disc Select Disc Select TV Select Disc Select Disc Select Disc Select Disc Select Disc Select Disc Select 08 Server Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select Server Select 09 Aux Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select Aux Select 10 Game Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select Game Select 11 STB STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select STB Select 12 Audio Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select Audio Select 13 Radio Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select Radio Select 14 USB USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select USB Select 15 Network Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select Network Select 16 CH Audio Channel Channel Audio Channel Channel Channel 17 Test Tone Test Tone Find Find 18 CH Channel Audio or Playlist Audio Status 19 Vol Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume
82. listening position Use the diagram below as a guide SUB Placing the Left Center and Right Speakers Place the center speaker either on top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the TV or video display screen Place the front left and right speakers along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener Place the front left front right and center speakers at the same height preferably at about the same height as the listener s ears The center speaker should be no more than 2 feet 0 6m above or below the left right speakers If you re using only two speakers with your AVR place them in the front left and front right positions Placing the Surround Speakers You should place the left and right surround speakers approximately 110 degrees from the center speaker slightly behind and angled toward the listener Alternatively you can place them behind the listener with each surround speaker facing the opposite side front speaker You should place the surround speakers 2 feet 6 feet 0 6m 1 8m higher than the listener s ears Placing the Subwoofer Because a room s shape and volume can have a dramatic effect on a subwoofer s performance it is best to experiment with placement so that you will find the location that produces the best results in your particular listening room With that in mind these rules will help you get started Placing the subwoof
83. ll always be SUB All low frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer If you don t have a subwoofer either upgrade to full range front left and right speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity f you set the front speakers to LARGE select one of the three following settings for the subwoofer L R LFE This setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer including a low frequency information that is also played through the front left and right speakers and b the special low frequency effects LFE channel information OFF Select this setting when no subwoofer is in use All low frequency information will be sent to the front left and right speakers LFE This setting plays low frequency information contained in the full range program channels through the front left and right speakers and directs only the LFE channel information to the subwoofer When you have finished entering the settings press the remote s Back button Advanced Functions continued Set the Speaker Distances As described above in Step Two when you measured the distances from each of your speakers to the listening position your AVR provides an adjustment that compensates for the different distances so that the sound from each speaker will reach the listening position at the proper time This process will improve the clarity and detail of the sound After you return to the Manual Setup menu navigate to the Distance lin
84. n programs Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that emphasizes use of the surround channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information below 7 2 to the surround channels Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog two channel e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Virtual Speaker Simulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping sound field is desired Dolby Digital Analog two channel e Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method from Dolby Digital DTS Digital also provides up to five discrete main channels plus an LFE channel e DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1
85. o connect the AVR s Composite Video Monitor Out connector to your TV s composite video input connector Digital Audio Input connectors If your non HDMI source devices have digital outputs connect them to the AVR s digital audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices on page 13 for more information RS 232 connector This connector is used to connect to external control hardware Consult a certified professional installer for more information Main Power switch This mechanical switch turns the AVR s power supply on or off It is usually left on and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control AC Input connector After you have made all other connections plug the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet AVI System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Lens Program Indicator LED POWER Power On Button Power Off Button AVR Button Test Tone Button Channel Up Down Buttons Tone Controls Button Back Button OSD Button Night Mode Button Track Skip Up Down Buttons ON OFF Aux TV Disc Game STB system Remote Control Functions Mute Button Source Selector Buttons Channel Volume Adjus
86. odes Cable cont Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HITACHI 188 001 STARGATE 120 JASCO 111 TANDY 5m 20 188 162 097 096 073 017 01 TELECAPATION m Tu m TELESERVICE 011 m TEXSCAN 036 MAGNAVOX 068 019 017 1 MOTOROLA 022 023 026 031 034 035 036 038 Te 123 MOVIE TIME 039 035 Tivo 029 030 NSC mms TOCOM 205 170 OAK 220 197 TUDI 027 PACE rem UNITED CABLE 011 001 PANASONIC 214 189 177 176 053 UNIVERSAL 113 042 039 034 033 PANTHER m VIDEOWAY 211 124 PHILIPS 090 085 020 019 013 023 VISIOPASS 009 PIONEER 216 215 209 171 119 041 001 002 VIEWSTAR 190 089 086 053 025 019 POPULA MECHANIC WESTMINSTER CABLE 007 PRELUDE oy ZENITH 219 211 125 065 PRIMESTAR 162 ZENTEK 116 QUEST 037 041 RADIOSHACK 213 112 111 Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes Game Console RCA 214 053 Game Console Brand Setup Code Number RECOTON 116 MS X BOX XBOX360 001 003 REGAL 208 101 100 099 056 NYKO PS3 mE REMBRANT 032 SONY PS2 PS3 002 004 SAGEM 028 Table 15 Remote Control Product Codes Music Server SATBOX 004 Music Server Brand Setup Code Number SRG 222 221 203 189 038 039 025 025 S I ais 1 ASUS 016 SIGNATURE 188 001 COE m EE RE 099 ESCIENT FIREBALL 004 005 006 007 STARCOM crane HARMAN KARDON 001 002
87. onnections for devices you connect via HDMI cables If you have a TV or other source device equipped with the HDMI Audio Return Channel function you can feed its sound to the AVR via the HDMI Monitor Out connector s Audio Return Channel and it will not require additional audio connections to the AVR AVR HDMI Connectors HDMI Cable not supplied To HDMI Output HDMI Equipped Source Device Composite video devices Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don t have HDMI connectors You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR AVR Component Video Connectors Composite Video Cable not supplied 1 m i To Composite Y Video Output Composite Video Equipped Source Device 14 Making Connections continued Optical digital audio devices If your non HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs connect them to the AVR s Optical Digital Audio connectors NOTE Make only one type of digital connection HDMI optical or coaxial from each device NOTE Be sure to remove the caps from the tips of the optical cable before inserting them into the AVR and your source device AVR Digital Audio Connectors Remove Optical Digital Audi o Cable not supplied To Optical Digital Audio Output
88. ou select on the Web site will be available when you listen to vTuner on the AVR Listening to an iPod iPhone iPad Device When a compatible iPod iPhone or iPad is connected to the AVR s USB port you may play the audio materials on the device through your high quality audio video system operate the iPod iPhone or iPad using the AVR remote view navigation messages on the AVR s front panel or a connected video display and charge the connected device After connecting your iPod iPhone or iPad to the AVR s USB port press the USB Source Selector button If USB appears as the source press the button a second time to Switch from the USB source to the iPod source The iPod menu screen will appear Artist Albums Songs Genres Composers Audio Books Podcasts Use the Up Down and OK buttons to navigate through the list and select the desired category When the category s screen appears use the Up Down and OK buttons to navigate within the category and make selections NOTE Not all categories may appear with all iPod iPhone iPad devices Once you select a song the iPod playback screen will appear on the OSD Jugalbandi Previously Disenchanted Yellow Star Mailing List 3 21 The screen will show the currently playing song artist album elapsed time and total track time Use the remote s Transport Control buttons to control playback To return to a previous menu screen at any time press the Back button
89. out drawing your attention away from the action on the screen For multichannel music recordings some music producers will create a sound field that places the musicians all around you others will create a sound field that places the musicians in front of you with more subtle ambience in the surround speakers as you would experience in a concert hall n most 5 1 channel film soundtracks the surround speakers are not intended to be as loud or as active as the front speakers Adjusting the surround speakers so they are always as loud as the front speakers could make dialogue difficult to understand and will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for films while the ideal setting for films is too quiet for music When setting the subwoofer volume listen to both music and films with strong bass content and find a middle ground volume level that works for both f your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet you may want to place it in a different location Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase its bass output while placing it away from any walls or corners will always tend to lessen its bass output System Setup The AVR s System Setup menu lets you customize the way many of the AVR s features operate Press the OSD button and navigate to the System Setup line Press the OK b
90. pressing this button use the Up Down buttons to select the channel for adjustment and use the Left Right buttons to adjust the channel s level Digital Input button Press this button to change the audio input for the current source Use the Left Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections and press the Set button to assign the currently displayed connection to the source Front Panel Controls continued IR sensor This sensor receives infrared IR commands from the remote control It is important to ensure that the sensor is not blocked Set button Press this button to select the currently highlighted menu item Left Right buttons Use these buttons to navigate the AVR s menus Message display Various messages appear in this two line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal In normal operation the current source name appears on the upper line while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line When the on screen display menu system OSD is in use the current menu settings appear Up Down buttons Tuning buttons Use these buttons to navigate the AVR s menus When the radio is the active source use these buttons to tune stations according to the setting of the Tuning Mode button see above Surround Mode Category button Press this button to select a surround sound category Each press changes the surround mode category Auto Select Virtual Stereo Movie Music and Video Game
91. r 2 Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing The Media Sharing window will appear 3 Check the Share My Media box An icon for the AVR will appear in the window 4 Select the AVR icon select Allow then select OK The computer s WMA and MP3 media should now be available to the AVR To share media on other types of computers operating systems or media software check the instructions for the computer operating system or media player To listen to shared media 1 Press the Network Source Selector button If Internet Radio appears as the source press the button a second time to switch from the Internet Radio source to the Network source The Network screen will appear Home Network Server 2 Server 3 The screen should list by name all devices on the network that allow sharing 2 Use the remote s Up Down and OK buttons to select a device The screen will display the device s folder structure 3 Use the Up and Down buttons to browse the content stored in the device s media player library Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button to select it The song will play and the Network playback screen will appear on the OSD Home Network Jugalbandi Successfully Assimilated Night Crazy 5 44 Use the remote s Transport Control buttons to control playback To access Shuffle and Repeat functions press the remote s Options button When the song is finished playing the rem
92. r Brand Setup Code Number SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CANAL PLUS CANAL 313 LEMON 474 CHANNEL MASTER 361 325 321 320 LOEWE 475 CHAPARRAL 451 316 315 LORENZEN A74 465 464 463 461 CITOH 360 MACOM 371 370 369 365 317 DIRECTV 302 303 305 309 310 314 MAGNAVOX 473 461 DISH NETWORK 364 MARANTZ 333 DRAKE 481 413 318 317 313 MASPRO 406 353 DX ANTENNA 483 379 352 331 MEMOREX 453 347 321 325 328 485 484 478 477 Um m ECHOSTAR 463 453 397 395 364 308 338 340 ELECTRO HOME 392 MINERVA 390 MITSUBISHI 390 307 ERREUR 424 411 406 267 364 363 353 352 348 345 MOTOROLA 312 319 FINLUX 310 309 MULTISTAR 380 FOXTEL 316 376 373 346 336 330 380 562 440 FUBA 421 347 314 NEXTWAVE 423 FUJITSU 334 329 324 NOKIA 367 GOLDEN INTERSTAR 320 NORSAT 346 373 GOODMANS 411 OPTIMUS 466 GRUNDIG 390 367 353 338 315 374 OTTO VERSAND 390 HITACHI 411 406 455 304 E 424 367 364 363 353 348 317 339 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 487 328 343 382 HUGHES 489 437 305 306 PACE MSS SERIES 367 S TREE PANASONIC 424 331 469 366 457 353 420 UR n PERSONAL CABLE 418 m PHILIPS 424 421 353 333 332 319 375 JERROLD 484 468 454 PICO 207 KATHREIN 390 380 333 301 410 PREMIERE 308 357 m Kem PRESIDENT 404 381 m PRIMESTAR 475 468 454 412 302 aor Gua ATLA QUADRAL 473 472 471 470 469 468 467 466 uum 13 QUELLE 390 43 PANIS
93. rogramming you should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default source button is assigned 0 connect your Cable Satellite tuner box to HDMI 1 However you can connect your source devices as you wish and re assign any of the video and audio input connectors to any of the Source Selector buttons listed in the table according to where you actually connect each of your source devices As you connect your various source components fill out the Connected Device and Assigned AVR Input Connector s columns in the table it will make it easier for you to assign the connectors to the Source Selector buttons after you have completed making all of the connections You will make any changes to the connector assignments later in the setup process Source Selector Default AVR Input Connected Assigned AVR Input Button Connector Device Connector s Video Audio Cable Sat HDMI 1 TV HDMI ARC Disc HDMI 2 Server HDMI 3 Aux COMP VID 1 AUX AUDIO Game HDMI 5 STB HDMI 6 Audio ANALOG AUDIO 2 Network NETWORK Home Network Input Connections and Source Buttons AVI HDMI devices If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors using those connectors will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals you do not have to make any additional audio c
94. s on the remote alphanumeric keys transport controls television channel control menu access and power on and off To return the remote to the AVR control mode at any time press the AVR button IR Transmitter lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens Program Indicator LED This LED lights up to indicate various procedures when the remote is in the Programming mode Power On Off buttons Press these buttons to turn the AVR or the device being controlled on and off The Main Power switch on the AVR s rear panel must be on for this button to turn the AVR on and off NOTE When the AVR is on pressing the Power Off button for more than three seconds will put it into the Eco Standby mode See Power indicator Power button on page 5 for more information Mute button Press this button to mute the AVR s speaker output connectors and Headphone jack To restore the sound press this button or adjust the volume AVR button Press this button to switch the remote s control mode to operate the AVR Source Selector buttons Press one of these buttons to select a source device e g cable satellite tuner radio etc This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the remote s control mode to operate the selected source device The first press of the Radio Source Selector button switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM or FM Each successive press changes the band The first pres
95. s which is displayed briefly as three numbers separated by slashes e g 3 2 1 Advanced Functions continued The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal 1 represents a monophonic recording usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or more rarely a modern program for which the director has chosen mono as a special effect 2 indicates the presence of the left and right channels but no center channel 3 indicates that all three front channels left right and center are present The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present 0 indicates that no surround information is present 1 indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present 2 indicates discrete surround left and right channels Bitstreams with discrete surround back left and right channel signals will be indicated by a 4 although the AVR downmixes the surround back channel information into the surround left and right channels The third number is used for the LFE channel 0 indicates no LFE channel 1 indicates that an LFE channel is present Dolby Digital 2 0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS ON or DS OFF depending on whether the 2 channel bitstream contains only stereo information or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR s Dolby Pro Logic decoder By default these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic Mo
96. s of the USB button switches the AVR to the last used source USB or iPod Each successive press cycles between the two sourcee The first press of the Network button switches the AVR to the last used source Network or vTuner Each successive press cycles between the two sources Test Tone button Press this button to activate the test tone for calibrating channel volume levels by ear Channel Volume Adjust button Press this button to activate the individual channel level adjustment It lets you easily change the channel balance to suit different programs or seating arrangements See Manual Speaker Setup on page 24 for more information Channel Up Down buttons The Channel Up Down buttons have no effect on the AVR but are used to change channels on TVs and some video sources Volume Up Down buttons Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume Tone Controls button Press this button to access the bass and treble controls Use the OK button to select an adjustment and use the Up Down buttons to change the settings Delay Adjust button Pressing this button lets you adjust two different types of delay settings use the Up Down buttons to cycle through the settings AN Sync This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the video display
97. t Button he _ SM Volume Up Down Buttons Ine aS Delay Adjust Button Options Button OK Button Sleep Button Left Right Up Down Buttons Number Buttons Clear Button _ Tuning Mode Button MEM uw 47 TUNING PRESET w Nicht v gt Preset Station Up Down Buttons harman kardon Disc Skip Button AVR 1700 RDS Button AVR 170 Macro Buttons Display Dimmer Button Transport Control Buttons System Remote Control Functions continued In addition to controlling the AVR the AVR remote is capable of controlling five other devices plus your TV and an iPod iPhone that is docked in the AVR s front panel USB port During the installation process you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV on page 16 for programming information To operate a component press its Source Selector button to change the remote s control mode A button s function depends on which component is being controlled See Table A9 in the Appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the specific device being controlled Due to the wide variety of functions for various source devices we have included only a few of the most often used function
98. t Right Center Surround SubWoofer When you have finished press the remote s Back button Crossover After you return to the Manual Setup menu navigate to the Crossover line and press the OK button to display the Crossover menu Crossover Center 100Hz Surround 100Hz Sub 10inch Refer to Table A5 for each speaker s crossover frequency NOTE The AVR will let you adjust settings only for those speaker groups you set to On in the Number of Speakers menu For each speaker group select one of these eight crossover frequencies LARGE 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz or 200Hz If the speaker s crossover frequency is below 40Hz select the first option LARGE This setting doesn t refer to the speaker s physical size but to its frequency response which is also called full range Specify the size of the subwoofer s transducer as 8 10 12 or 15 inches The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz but uses the transducer size for equalization Write down the settings in Table A5 in the Appendix When you have finished entering the settings press the remote s Back button Sub Mode After you return to the Manual Setup menu navigate to the Sub Mode line and press the OK button to display the Sub Mode menu This setting depends upon the Crossover setting you selected for the left and right speakers f you set the Left Right speakers to a numeric crossover frequency the subwoofer setting wi
99. tereo 2 CH Stereo or 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Dolby Pro Logic Movie DTS 0 6 Cinema Music Logic 7 Music Dolby Pro Logic Music DTS NEO 6 Music e Video Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio select the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR s automatic surround mode selection The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time you select that source Please refer to Table A8 in the Appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams 23 AVI Dolby Pro Logic Music Mode Adjustments When you select Dolby as the music surround mode additional adjustments become available Mode Music Center Width Dimension Panorama Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A lower number focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel Higher numbers up to 7 broaden the vocal soundstage Use the Left Right buttons to adjust this setting Dimension This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation allowing you to move the sound toward the front or rear of the room The setting of 0 is a neutral default Setting F 3 moves the sound toward the front of the room while setting R 3 moves the sound toward the rear Use the Left Right buttons to adjust it Panorama With t
100. tly from the actual screens MASTER MENU t source Setup Surround Mode EzSet EQ Manual Setup Network System Setup The Master menu consists of seven submenus Source Select Source Setup Surround Mode EzSet EQ Manual Setup Network and System Setup Use the Up Down Left Right buttons on the remote to navigate the menu system and press the OK button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting The current menu setting line or setting will appear in the front panel Message display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu press the remote control s Back button Most users should follow the instructions in this Set Up the AVR section to configure a basic home theater system You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments such as those described in the Advanced Functions section on pages 23 through 27 Before you begin initial setup all loudspeakers a video display and all source devices should be connected to the AVR You should be able to turn on the AVR and view the Master menu when you press the OSD button If necessary reread the Making Connections section and the beginning of this section before continuing Set Up the AVR Configure the AVR for Your Speakers NOTE If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system do not use the EzSet EQ process Instead proceed as described in Manual Speaker Setup on page 24 1 Plug the supplied
101. ton s LED will turn off and the Program Indicator LED will flash green three times The remote will now control the device when the formerly unused Source Selector button is pressed Remote Channel Control Punch Through The punch through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component For example while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions you may also use the remote to operate the transport controls of your Blu ray Disc player Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV you may also use the remote to change channels on your cable box To program punch through control while operating any device 1 For three seconds press and hold the Source Selector button or the AVR button for the main device the remote will be operating The Program Indicator LED will flash indicating that the remote is in Program mode and that you may release the button 2 Select the type of punch through programming a To program volume control punch through press the Volume Up button b To program channel control punch through press the Volume Down button program transport control punch through press the Play transport control button 3 Press the Source Selector button for the device whose volume channel or transport controls you will use while operating the device selected in the first step The Program Indicator LE
102. ult headphone surround mode for all sources except FM and AM is HARMAN Headphone which will emulate a 5 1 channel speaker system The default surround mode for FM and AM is 2 Ch Stereo Press the Surround Mode button on the front panel or use the remote and OSD to switch between HARMAN Headphone and 2 Ch Stereo No other surround modes are available for headphone listening Selecting a Source There are three different ways to select a source Press the front panel Source Select buttons Directly select any source by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote Select a source from the Source Select menu in the OSD menu system The AVR selects the audio and video inputs you assigned to the source and any other settings you made during setup The source name and the surround mode will appear on the front panel Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture Check the source selection Check all connections for a loose or incorrect connection Check the video input selection on the TV display device Additional Tips for Troubleshooting HDMI Connections Turn off all devices including the TV the AVR and any source components Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the AVR and the TV and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last Turn on the devices
103. utton to display the System Setup menu VFD Fade Time Out Some people find the brightness of the AVR s front panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions It s possible to dim the front panel display completely using the remote s Display Dimmer button see System Remote Control Functions on pages 8 and 9 The VFD Fade Time Out sets the display to remain dark most of the time lighting up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is received and going dark again five seconds after the last command The feature also causes the display to light up only when a button is pressed but the display immediately begins to fade to dark This setting allows you to program the length of the fade time Select a time out period of between three and ten seconds or select Off if you prefer to leave the displays on at all times or to use the Display Dimmer button 26 Advanced Functions continued Volume Default and Default Volume Set These two settings are used together to program the volume level the AVR defaults to when you turn it on Set Volume Default to On and then set the Default Volume Set to the desired turn on volume When Volume Default is set to Off the AVR will turn on at the last used volume setting from the previous listening session HDMI Audio To TV This setting determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Monitor Out connector to the video display In normal operation leave this setting
104. ve any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with your AVR If any of these items are missing please contact your Harman Kardon dealer or Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com e System remote control EzSet EQ microphone AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Three AAA batteries AC power cord Introduction Supplied Accessories Important Safety Information and Place the AVR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 1700 has been designed for use with 120 volt alternating current AC The AVR 170 and AVR 170 230C have has been designed for use with 220 240 volt AC Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your AVR is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged pow
105. vie mode When a PCM signal is received the PCM message and the sampling rate 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz will appear When only two channels left and right are present the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into multiple channels If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal s digital encoding press the Surround Modes button to display the Surround Modes menu see Selecting a Surround Mode on page 22 The Auto Select option sets the surround mode to the native signal s digital encoding e g Dolby Digital DTS Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master Audio For analog 2 channel materials the AVR defaults to the Logic 7 Movie mode For Dolby Digital 2 0 programs the AVR defaults to the Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode which creates a 5 1 channel surround sound presentation from the 2 channel program If you prefer a different surround mode select the surround mode category Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the OK button to change the mode Each surround mode category is set to a default surround mode e Virtual Virtual Surround e Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Video Game Logic 7 Game You may select a different mode for each category Below is a complete list of available surround modes The actual surround modes available will depend on the number of speakers in your system Virtual Virtual Surround e S

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