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1. 2 Table A7 Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type circle one Remote Control Code a Table A8 System Settings Feature Default Setting Your Setting VFD Fade Time Out Ss Volume Default Default Vol Set 25dB h HDMI Audio to TV Semi 0SD Time 0ut 5 Seconds Full 0SD Time 0ut 20 Seconds Table A9 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low e Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 frequency effects LFE channel or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 e Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1 e Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5 1 that adds a surround back channel which e Dolby Digital EX may be played through one or two surround back speakers May be manually e Dolby Digital 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 selected when a non EX Dolby Digital stream is detected Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio source device decodes to Dolby Digital from the Internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be when a coax or optical connection is used delivered via an HDMI connection or decode
2. The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline Carbon Zinc Manganese or Lithium button cells type All types should be disposed of according to the above instructions To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control reverse the procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual For products with a built in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product removal may not be possible for the user In this case recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery If for any reason it becomes necessary to replace such a battery this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers 13 INTRODUCTION IO HOME I HEATER w sss This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers which will make setup and operation smoother Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio video receiver which controls the system a disc player a source component for television broadcasts cable box satellite dish receiver HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV a video display television and loudspeakers Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement of loudspeakers around the room to produce surround sound Surround sound immerses you in the presentation for increased realism T
3. 7 Tete se 18 Source p p 19 VolUp r 2 PR 8 0 CDRSelet 3 Op foo Program 22 TA Source 23 24 25 26 Level Up A 1 2 im 2 j y 29 Rghb Right 30 leve Down W Level Down Digtal EX digital 1 32 j Hoc UJ Sees c O 41 TUN M GS TUNM s o jo 44 45 TuningUp RD Tuningup Track Direct Folder 46 4 Clar YL fCiear Clear 48 PresetUp BL PrstUp G foo 49 TuningDown TuninpDown Trackincrement Folder 50 Tone ToneMode Progam 51 RS JRS DsSdp f 52 PreetDown PresetDown 0 O M 5 M M M2 M3 97 9999999 SKIP 9999999 99 M 0 0 0p I Eo gp 57 Night Night CP Select 58 59 60 S Display c 61 62 Figure 31 Remote Control Function List Reference 63 Refer to the numbered buttons in this image 64 Record Record leas opa E s t i 66 Pause DVD 42 APPENDIX XX X vm 2 Table A10 Remote Control Function List continued HDMI 1 2 3 VID1 VID2 VID3 DVD AUX Bluray 001 DVD 002 DVD 003 AUX 00
4. 23 INITIAL SETUP LL st 5 LEE ErSet EQ Automatic configuration in Progress Checking Noise Level Woofer iCance Figure 21 EzSet EQ in Progress As the EzSet EQ system tests each speaker its position will appear on screen If the test sweep is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on screen turn off the AVR and check the speaker wire connections then begin again When the Speaker Detection test is completed select the Continue option The results will be displayed along with these options e The Retest option repeats the EzSet EQ process Increase the master volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected e Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu See the Advanced Functions section for instructions on how to manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the EzSet EQ process Set Up Sources The Info Settings menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source The AUDIO IN setting must be adjusted now and if a component video input was used for the source the COMPONENT IN setting must also be adjusted Otherwise there will be no sound or picture when the source is playing The other settings may be adjusted later To display the Input Setup menu press the OSD Button Select the INPUT SETUP LINE and press the OK Button A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 2
5. D UU e 8 4 ee ee E EI 11111 411111 pull LA Ae Yi Va 5 TUN 8 yal i gat T X 5 Q i 1 ge q 4 1 e T ga 2 n e as harman kardon AVR 160 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL TIN I Ue IIT LITT i 4 SAFETY INFORMATION w FFsFsrrs ss lt s rT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth E a M Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Donot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specifi
6. Large This setting doesn t refer to the speaker s physical size but to its frequency response which is also called full range You may 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 A6 in the appendix When you have finished entering the settings select BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Sub Mode Move the cursor to the SUB MODE line in the Manual Setup menu This setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers e Ifyou set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency the subwoofer setting will 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 speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity e Ifyou set the front speakers to LARGE select one of the three settings for the subwoofer L R LFE This setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer including both information that would normally be played through the front left and right speakers and 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 left
7. DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete See below DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 Analog 2 channel PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 Analog 2 channel PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz See below Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz Analog 2 channel DSP downmix available for multichannel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Analog 2 channel Tuner 41 APPENDIX Table A10 Remote Control Function List No o e Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off e N AVR CD Button Name AVR 001 CD 001 CD 002 CDR CD 003 AVR e UJ Mute Mute Mute AWR Mute AVR Mute AVR AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 05 DVD C VD 06 VIDI VCR VID1 VID1 VID1 VID1 HDMI HDMI HDMI 1 HDMI 1 08 AM FM AM FM AM FM AM FM 09 UX c Poweron Power Off Mute AVR AVRPower On ovo vom 10 VIDX CBL SAT VID2 n x AX ax AUX 13 14 15 16 Slep PRe Seep
8. e Either Coax 3 or Optical 3 Input e DVD Analog Inputs e 6 Channel Inputs optional and e Coax 1 Input e HDMI 1 Input e HDMI 2 Input e HDMI 3 Input e AUX mini jack input on rear panel CD analog inputs and Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input Tape Analog inputs and outputs and e Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input e Use corresponding coax digital output Video Connections One of Component Video 2 or Video 1 Composite Video Input For recording use Video 1 or Composite Video Output and do not use component video connections at all One of Component Video 2 or Video 2 Composite Video Input One of Component Video 2 or Video 3 Composite Video Input One of Component Video 1 or DVD Composite Video Input HDMI 1 Input HDMI 2 Input HDMI 3 Input Not required Not required Not required Note The AVR 160 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs four on the rear panel Coaxial 1 and 2 Optical 1 and 2 and two on the front panel Coaxial 3 and Optical 3 which may be assigned to any ofthe nine source inputs DVD Video 1 through 3 HDMI 1 through 3 CD and Tape Certain digital audio connections are recommended simply because those digital audio inputs are assigned to those sources by default at the factory But any digital audio input may be reassigned to any source Since you may not be using all nine source inputs you may reass
9. FRANCE declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 60065 2002 A1EN 55013 2001 A1 A2 EN 55020 2007 EN 55022 2006 Class B EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 A2 _ I 3 D Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Consumer Group Inc 07 09 _CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an symbol within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended to alert intended to alert the user to the presence the user to the presence of important of uninsulated dangerous voltage within operating and maintenance servicing the product s enclosure that may be of instructions in the literature sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk accompanying the appliance of electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SAFETY INFORMATION X X v 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 su
10. alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 160 has been designed for use with 230 240 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it 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 power 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 the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 Route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir
11. LEFT RIGHT OH CENTER N SURROUND SURR BACK 0 SUBWOOFER 0H BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 27 Number of Speakers Menu Program the correct setting for each speaker group ON when the speakers are present in the system and OFF for positions where no speakers are installed The Front Left amp Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled Any changes will be reflected in the total number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time When you have finished select the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP option Crossover Menu After you have programmed the number of speakers return to the Manual Setup menu see Figure 29 Navigate to the CROSSOVER line and press the OK Button to display the Crossover menu See Figure 28 CROSSOVER k LEFT RIGHT LARGE CENTER SURROUND a0H2 SURR BACK BOHZ LFE Present BACK TO HANUAL SETUP Figure 28 Crossover Menu The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the Number of Speakers menu Refer to Table A6 for each speaker s crossover For the main speakers this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well For each main speaker select one of the seven crossover frequencies 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz or 200Hz If the crossover frequency is below 40Hz select the first option
12. RDS Radio Data System which brings a wide range of information to FM radio Now in use in many countries RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information a description of station program type text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection and the correct time As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities the AVR will serve as an easy to use center for both information and entertainment This section will help you take maximum advantage of the RDS system RDS Tuning When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data the AVR will automatically display the station s call sign or other program service in the Message Display OPERATION LL RDS Display Options The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a station is first tuned In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name broadcast network or call letters Pressing the RDS Button on the Remote enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence e The station s call letters PS with some private stations other information too e The station s frequency FREQ MODE which is always shown on the TV On Screen Display is shown in the Message Display e The Program Type PTY NOTE Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY The display will show NON
13. SURROUND SELECT Ez5et EU MANUAL SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Figure 18 Master Menu The Master menu consists of five submenus Input Setup Surround Select EzSet EQ Manual Setup and System Setup Use the Y lt q P Buttons on the remote or front panel 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 Message Display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu navigate to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the OK Button To exit the menu system press the OSD Button Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup 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 Before beginning initial setup all loudspeakers a video display and all source devices should be connected You should be able to turn on the receiver and view the Master Menu when you press the OSD Button If necessary reread the Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing Configure the AVR 160 Using EzSet EQ Technology One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers optimizing sound reproduction Until recently most receivers required manual calibration and configuration
14. Seven Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 40 Watts per channel 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 40 Watts 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround L amp R Side L amp R Back channels 40 Watts per channel 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms 110 Watts per channel into 6 ohms 1kHz 196 THD one channel driven Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47k ohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Pro logic Il 40dB Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB DTS 55 Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 130kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC 25 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108 0MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 30V 13 2dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 68dB Distortion Mono Stereo 0 2 0 396 Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB Please register your AVR 160 at www harmankardon com NOTE You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Frequency Range 520 1710 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Television Format PAL NTSC Input
15. TV source is selected You may change this punch through programming at any time STEP NINE Turn On the AVR 160 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 160 1 Flip the rear panel Main Power Switch to the On position The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on Normally you may leave the Main Power Switch on even when the receiver is not being used 2 There are several ways to turn on the AVR from Standby mode a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors NOTES e Anytime you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote the remote will switch device modes To control the receiver press the AVR Button e Ifyou do not see a picture within about 1 minute refer to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on page 27 INITIAL SETUP In this section you will configure the AVR 160 to match your actual system A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver USING THE ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM Although it s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front panel messages it is easier to use the full screen menu system The menu system is accessed by pressing the OSD Button on the remote or front panel The Master menu will appear see Figure 18 MASTER MENU t INPUT SETUP
16. a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL sound pressure level meter Although you may configure the AVR 160 manually as described in the Advanced Functions section it is recommended that you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet EQ system Eliminate extraneous background noise such as noisy air conditioning Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet EQ setup IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE During the EzSet EQ procedure a series of very loud test sweeps will be played through all of the speakers Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises you may wish to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet EQ process F u vw STEP ONE Place the included EzSet EQ microphone in the listening position or in the center of the room at about the same height as the listeners ears The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom for mounting on the extension rod or a camera tripod STEP TWO Plug the EzSet EQ microphone into the EzSet EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver and set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway point STEP THREE Turn on the AVR 160 and the video display Press the OSD Button to display the Master menu Use the Y Button to highlight the EZSET EQ LINE then press the OK Button See Figure 19 EzSat El Place Microphone at listening position and
17. and right program channels through the front speakers and directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer NOTE If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE Distance Menu Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions can muddy the sound as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position do not skip this menu On the Manual Setup menu move the cursor to the DISTANCE line and press the OK Button to display the Distance menu See Figure 29 DISTANCE OFT SBR SBL LFT 2512 SL eFT eFT SUB OFT DELAY E22 3 I1 UNIT FEET A SYNC DELAY Dms BALK TU MANUAL SETUP Figure 29 Distance Menu Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position as measured in Step Two Measure Speaker Distances and recorded in Table A4 in the appendix see page 32 The default unit of measurement is feet To change the unit to meters scroll down to the Unit setting Use the gt Buttons to toggle the setting between FEET and METERS Select a speaker then use the gt Buttons to change the measurement The values vary between 0 and 30 feet 10 m with a default of 10 feet 3 3 m for all speakers To reset all of the settings to their defa
18. display is component video capable connect these jacks to the video display NOTE Due to copy protection restrictions there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy protected sources Component Video 1 amp 2 Inputs If a video source has analog component video Y Pb Pr capability and if you are not using an HDMI connection connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs Do not make any other video connections to that source NOTE AVR 160 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video format Video Monitor Output If any of your sources use composite video connections connect this monitor output to the corresponding input on your video display Composite video source signals are only available at this output Video 1 Video 2 and DVD Audio Video Inputs These jacks may be used to connect your video capable source components e g Blu ray Disc player DVD player cable TV box to the receiver NOTE If a source is equipped with an HDMI output it is preferable to connect it to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs If the source does not have an HDMI output use its component or composite video output and make a separate audio connection Video 1 Audio Video Outputs These jacks may be used to connect your DVR VCR or another recorder HDMI Inputs and Output HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a connection for transmitting digi
19. is present the AVR will automatically select the composite video input associated with the source Audio In If you used a digital audio connection for a source change this setting to assign the correct digital audio input even if you also connected its analog audio outputs to the receiver Move the cursor to this line and press the 4 gt Buttons until the correct digital input appears If an analog audio connection was used change this setting to ANALOG Auto Poll The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog audio and digital audio connection have been made for one source device If no digital signal is available the AVR 160 will switch to the analog input for the source This situation can occur with some cable or satellite television broadcasts where some channels are broadcast with digital audio and others with analog audio or when a DVD player is paused or stopped For some sources the Auto Poll feature is unnecessary and may be undesirable such as for a DVD player Move the cursor to this line and press the 4 gt Buttons until OFF appears disabling the Auto Poll feature With Auto Poll turned off the receiver will only check for a signal at the audio input assigned to the source The remaining lines in the Input Setup menu adjust the audio performance and may be skipped at this time Leaving these settings at their factory defaults is recommended for most listening in order to enjoy the sound mix created by your favor
20. is selected from one of the other options while programming the remote e AUX Portable audio player remote is not programmable to operate this device 3 Best video connection for each source Examine each source device and write down the best available type of video connection but not better than the system best connection Leave blank audio only sources such as a CD player 4 Best audio connection for each source For each source device write down the best available type of audio connection See the note below and if the HDMI connection may be used for audio it is the best option The other options in order of preference are optical digital audio coaxial digital audio 2 channel analog audio If you select an HDMI input that becomes the AVR source for the device If you select a 2 channel analog audio input that input becomes the AVR source The digital audio inputs will be assigned to a source during Initial Setup Best Audio Connection HDMI Optical Coaxial 2 Ch Analog Audio Input Assigned may be one digital plus one or more analog Analog Audio Input for Recording Tape Kasetedek PP 19 GETTING STARTED A 8 mmm 6 Decide which audio inputs to connect to each source NOTES e For multichannel disc players if both the device and the TV use HDMI connections for video then check the owner s manual for the device to determine whether it transmits multic
21. of the relevant speaker in the room in relation to the listening position e g the center channel speaker is further away from the listening position than the front left and right speakers so that the dialogue is too soft to hear clearly To adjust the level of a channel press this button once If the desired channel is not displayed on screen and in the front panel Message Display use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to it When the desired channel appears use the 4 gt Navigation Buttons to change the level Headphone Digital Video 3 Tuning Surround EzSet EQ Audio Inputs USB Port Analog Audio and Modes Microphone Optical 3 and Video Inputs Input Coaxial 3 It is recommended that you avoid changing the channel levels after you have run the EzSet EQ setup procedure described in the Initial Setup section which properly adjusts all channel levels See the Advanced Functions section for more information on manual speaker setup including level adjustment Remote IR Sensor This sensor receives infrared IR commands from the remote control It is important to ensure that it is not blocked If covering the sensor is unavoidable use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 or other infrared receiver connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 1605 rear panel Digital Input To change the audio input for the current source to one of the six digital audio inputs or the analog input for the source press this button and use the gt Na
22. or video display Write down the best available video connection type here The options in order of preference are HDMI DVI must be HDCP compliant component video or composite video This is the system best video connection for your system Table 2 Source Assignment Worksheet Best Video Connection HDMI DVI Component Video Input Source Device Type Composite Assigned Video 1 VC Cable or Sat Video 3 T R Video 2 CD AUX Portable player HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 6 8 CH Blu ray Disc or DVD saa OP ca s 2 Decide which source will be used for each device Match up to 6 devices to the 6 conventional sources listed in the Table 2 worksheet below Any source device with compatible output connectors may be connected to any source inputs on the AVR Matching the source devices to the named sources simplifies setup and programming the remote control It is recommended that you match source devices as follows e DVD DVD VCR PVR DMC Cable Satellite e VIDEO 1 VCR PVR such as TiVo DVD recorder VIDEO 2 Cable or satellite set top box e VIDEO 3 TV video display or HDTV set top box e CD CD player e TAPE Cassette deck or audio recorder remote may only operate Harman Kardon cassette decks e HDMI 1 Blu ray Disc player or DVD player remote may only operate Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc players or many brands of DVD players e HDMI 2 or 3 Any device equipped with an HDMI output the device type
23. presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels The third number is used for the LFE channel O indicates no LFE channel 1 indicates that an channel is present The 6 1 channel signals Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Matrix and Discrete each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel indicated as 3 2 1 EX ON for Dolby Digital EX materials and 3 3 1 ES ON for DTS ES materials 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 IIx Movie 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 the remaining channels If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal s digital encoding press the OSD Button and use the Y Buttons to select SURROUND SELECT Press the OK Button Use the Y Buttons to select one of the surround mode categories The Auto Select option uses the native signal s digital encoding e g Dolby Digital DTS Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master A
24. the AVR 160 a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors To turn the receiver off press either the Standby On Switch on the front panel or the Power Off Button on the remote control Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time leave the Main Power Switch 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 If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again VOLUME CONTROL Adjust the volume either by turning the knob on the front panel clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Control 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 the AVR 160 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 OdB may be too high allowing for damage to equipment Use caution with regard to volume levels 26 MUTE FUNCTION To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute Butt
25. to change channels on TVs and some video sources 12 Volume Control Press to raise or lower the volume which will be shown in decibels dB in the Message Display On Screen Display OSD Press this button to activate the on screen menu system Channel Level Press this button to adjust the output levels for any channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position Speaker Setup Press this button to configure speaker sizes that is the low frequency capability of each speaker Navigation 4 V 4 gt and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the on screen menu system or when accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this area of the remote Channel Level Speaker Setup Digital Input or Delay Digital Input Select Press this button to select the specific digital audio input or analog audio input to which the current source is connected Delay Press this button to set delay times that compensate for placing the speakers at different distances from the listening position or to resolve a lip sync issue that may be caused by digital video processing NOTE The Channel Level Speaker Setup Digital Input Select and Delay functions may also be adjusted using the OSD on screen menus In addition the EzSet EQ system may be used to adjust the Channel Level Speaker Setup and Delay settings automatically Numeric Keys Use these buttons to enter radio station frequ
26. use a digital audio input or set the Tone setting to IN and select 2 channel Stereo mode o N d Analog Surround Modes The AVR 160 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 IIx modes the Harman Virtual Speaker modes the DTS Neo 6 modes the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer greater capacity which allows the encoding of center and surround channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel is reproduced discretely Even when only two channels are encoded the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially at high frequencies 30 Surround Modes Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as personal taste Table A9 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 Web sites www dolby com and www dtsonline com When in doubt check the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround modes are available U
27. with a single button press Macros are well suited for power on and off commands or to send out a favorite multidigit channel number with one button press or to have the ability to send out a code sequence to control a device while the remote is operating another device but with more flexibility than the built in punch through controls Some commands may not be programmed into macros Mute Dim or Channel Up Down NOTE Use caution when programming complicated macros It isn t possible to program a pause or delay before sending commands after Power On and the component may not be ready to respond to commands instantaneously after powering on To program or record a macro follow the steps below 1 Simultaneously press one of the four Macro Buttons or the Power On Button and the Mute Button to enter program mode 2 Pressthe Input or AVR Selector for each device before you enter commands to be transmitted to that device This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each macro 3 Forthe 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 Pressthe Sleep Button to end the programming process To execute the macro press the Macro Button or the Power On Button selected in the first step of programming the macro It isn t possible to edit a command within a macro However you may erase the macro as follows 1
28. 03 Dn es run aa 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 NC 006 MACOM 191 LG GOLDSTAR 005 010 055 064 066 THUS yx MAGNAVOX 056 MOVIETIME 035 039 MARANTZ 059 NSC 035 190 MITSUBISHI 023 OAK 19 220 NAD 062 PACE 179 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANASONIC 008 024 030 044 VATER WD PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 PROCEED 060 RADIO SHACK 11 112 213 PROSCAN 004 103 RCA 05 214 RCA 004 10 RECOTON 116 SAMSUNG 017 053 54 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 SHARP 028 REMBRANT 032 SONY 011 012 015 043 045 SENSOR ae SAMSUNG 003 072 186 HET n E ITT r 200 221 222 x SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes SAT m Tm Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TANDY 024 BIRDVIEW 425 TELECAPATION 028 CHANNEL MASTER 320 331 325 361 TEXSCAN 036 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 TFC 122 CITOH 360 TIVO 029 030 and See Table A12 DIRECTV 309 310 314 TOCOM 170 205 DISH NETWORK 364 UNITED CABLE 011 DRAKE 33 117 318 413 481 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 VIDEOWAY 124 01 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 VIEWSTAR 019 025 053 086 089 190 ELECTRO HOME 392 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 FUJITSU 34 329 334 GENERALINSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI 304 455 45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE w s sur a r SYMPTOM CAUSE Unit does not function when Main e No AC Power Power Swi
29. 1 Channel System NOTE Some speaker manufacturers offer 6 1 channel speaker systems for 6 1 channel surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo 6 mode Using the AVR 160 ina 6 1 channel configuration is not recommended The 6 1 channel formats will sound better when played through a 7 1 channel system The same surround back channel information is played through both surround back speakers but with twice the power and clarity To use the AVR 160 with a 6 1 channel speaker system place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener but do not connect it until after you have run the EzSet EQ procedure for a 5 1 channel system After the EzSet EQ process finishes connect the surround back speaker to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output Then follow the directions in the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the surround back speaker Alternate placement for Side Surround Alternate placement for Side Surround Subwoofer Placement Left Speaker Blue Right Speaker Gray Placement of the subwoofers is less critical since low frequency sounds are omnidirectional Placing each subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies and may create a boomy sound Temporarily place one subwoofer where the listener normally sits then walk around the room until the low frequencies sound best Place the subwoofer in that spot Figure 14 Speak
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31. 128 132 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 128 132 DAYTRON 094 DYNATECH DBX 018 048 DYNEX 014 DYNATECH 040 ELECTROHOME 15 132 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 EMERSON 045 13 08 132 39 157 158 159 162 205 FISHER 017 funai 045 FUNAI 040 FUJITSU 041 04 GE 076 095 124 FUTURETECH s HARMAN KARDON 002 003 018 049 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 HITACHI 040 048 GRUNDIG 193 JC PENNEY 018 045 HALLMARK 18 o JENSEN 048 HARMAN KARDON 201 JVC 018 048 111 132 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 KENWOOD 020 048 a T T i LG GOLDSTAR 018 107 INKEL 120 LLOYD 040 JC PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145 LXI 020 040 JENSEN 0 B B B B B T MAGNAVOX 040 JVC 079 087 134 MARANTZ 018 KEC 045 MEMOREX 017 020 040 052 053 054 076 142 KH wn MGA 049 KTV 045 123 132 162 MITSUBISHI 049 131 LG GOLDSTAR 002 013 101 110 122 128 132 MULTITECH 040 12 NAD 139 LODGENET 069 NATIONAL 140 LXI 077 145 148 NEC 018 048 MAGNAVOX 030 040 13 08 132 145 148 NORDMENDE 048 MARANTZ 115 123 148 OPTIMUS 159 MEMOREX 069 128 ORION 147 WET g _ PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 MGA 115 123 128 PHILCO 040 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 PHILIPS 040 075 MIC U 094 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 PULSAR 076 NEC 010 115 121 123 15 QUASAR 001 125 OLEVIA RADIO SHACK 055 134 140 142 158 159 OPTONICA 077 RCA 095 124 125 157 172 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 PANASONIC 087 M8 160 SAMSUNG 045 0
32. 2 will appear INPUT SETUP k SOURCE DUD TITLE COMPONENT IN COMP U AUDIO IN ANALOG AUTO POLL ON BXR igg TONE IN BASS TREBLE D BACK TU FASTER MENU Figure 22 Input Setup Menu Source Indicates the currently selected source Use the 4 gt Buttons to select a source DVD CD TUNER Radio Tape 8 CH DIRECT AUX VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Title You may change the display name for any source except the tuner This may help you to select the correct source device even when you have forgotten which physical connections you used Move the cursor to the TITLE line and press the OK Button A block cursor will blink Use the Y 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 the gt Button to move to the next space Press the Button to leave a blank space Press the OK Button when you have finished 24 Component In If you connected the source to one of the two component video inputs press the gt Button to adjust the setting if needed NOTE If the source is connected to a composite video input but a signal is present at the selected component video input the AVR will display the component video signal To avoid this turn off the component video source device or adjust this setting to select a component video input that is not in use When no component video signal
33. 51 095 105 109 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 SANSUI 048 116 147 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 SANYO 017 020 PIONEER 04 123 SCOTT 110 112 POLAROID 003 004 005 006 043 SEARS 017 020 PORTLAND 128 132 SHARP 129 156 PROSCAN w SONY 080 129 PROTON 008 059 122 128 132 165 SOUNDESIGN 040 QUASAR 032 087 SYLVANIA 040 RADIOSHACK 045 128 132 180 106 1 SYMPHONIC 040 RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 TANDY 017 040 REALISTIC 045 167 196 TEAC 040 048 RUNO 0440461521533 TEKNIKA 040 SAMPO 059 123 128 THOMAS 040 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 TiVo 004 005 006 007 008 009 011 012 TK 013 SCOTT 045 128 132 TOSHIBA 112 155 SEARS 128 132 145 TOTEVISION 045 SHARP 0H Q8 UNITECH 045 SIEMENS 084 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 e VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 QN 1 117 130 136 194 230 a a 99 VIDEOSONIC 045 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 WARDS 040 045 112 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 YAMAHA 018 040 048 SYMPHONIC 184 000000 ZENITH 040 050 076 083 TANDY 077 TATUNG 063 Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes CD TECHNICS 181 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TECHWOOD 128 ADCOM 063 069 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 08 182 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 TELERENT 069 AKAI 050 177 184 TERA 156 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 THOMSON 10 190 AUDIOACCESS 125 TIVO 051 052 andSeeTable A12 AUDIOFILE n TMK 128 BSR 044 TOSHIBA 08 Q9 202 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 TOTEVISION 132 CAPETRONIC 070 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 CARRER
34. 6 460 461 462 470 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 PROTON 210 ZENITH 359 384 385 387 394 419 488 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes Tape REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 m MICROSOFT XBOX 001 SCOTT 108 E ET ODE E E ET Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes Cable SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 ABC 001 011 SOUNDSTREAM 124 ALLEGRO 111 SYMPHONIC 059 110 AMERICAST 212 TAEKWANG 177 ARCHER 112 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 BELCOR 113 THETA DIGITAL 039 CABLE STAR 033 113 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 CITIZEN 111 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 COMCAST 007 VICTOR 120 130 DIGI LINK 114 WARDS 095 EAGLE 186 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 EASTERN 066 070 YORK 166 EMERSON 112 GENERALINSTRUMENT 001 011 017 096 097 210 Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes DVD GC ELECTRONICS 113 S EE GEMINI 032 060 M aL EE HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 APEX DIGITAL 061 IET DENON 019 020 051 GE 004 1
35. 8kHz 96kHz e Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Dolby Pro Logic Il Variant of Dolby Pro Logic that emphasizes use of the surround channels e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Game and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 information below 7kHz to the surround channels e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic IIx An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic Il that adds a surround back channel which See below Mode Group may be played through one or two surround back speakers The Dolby Pro Logic llx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams but thanks to the AVR 1605s post processor they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5 1 modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie with an added surround back e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 Movie channel or 1 EX e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music including the availability e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 Music of center width dimension and panorama adjustments Dolby Pro Logic IIx or 1 EX Music adds a surround back channel e Analog 2 chan
36. A 087 VDTEH ReO CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 VIEWSONIC 011 038 039 047 CASIO 117 166 VIZIO 001 002 CLARINETTE 166 44 SETUP CODE TABLES rIrqr sss DENON 187 188 213 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 EMERSON 052 093 108 HUGHES 305 306 437 489 FISHER 055 095 JANIEL 366 FUNAI 126 JERROLD 454 468 484 GE 164 LEGEND 453 HAITAI 099 214 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 MAGNAVOX 461 473 HITACHI 093 MEMOREX 453 INKEL 216 MITSUBISHI 307 JC PENNEY 098 147 MOTOROLA 312 319 JENSEN 153 NEXTWAVE 423 JVC 176 195 196 NORSAT 373 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 OPTIMUS 466 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 PACE 328 487 LOTTE 108 PANASONIC 353 366 457 469 LUXMAN 077 102 PANSAT 420 LXI 164 PERSONAL CABLE 418 MAGNAVOX 039 113 PHILIPS 3 5 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 PICO 407 MCINTOSH 194 PRESIDENT 381 404 MCS 080 098 RCA 301 358 439 458 465 490 MITSUMI 152 REALISTIC 349 480 MODULAIRE 166 SAMSUNG 32 326 442 NAD 013 074 197 198 SATELLITESERVICECO 35 388 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 NEC 069 SONY 362 405 NIKKO 053 055 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 STARCAST 347 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 TELECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 TOSHIBA 302 42
37. APPENDIX u O Table A5 Source Input Settings 6 8 Source DVD HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Video1 Video2 Video3 AUX CD Tape Tuner Channel Title INT TUNER T Component Video Input Digital N A Audio Input Analog AUX TUNER 6 8 CH Audio Input AutoPol NA INA INA Table A6 Speaker Channel Settings 6 8 Source DVD HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Video1 Video2 Video3 AUX CD Tape Tuner Channel Left RightSpeaker Jo L f L o CenterSpeaker Surround Speaker Speaker p NEN ww Subwoofer y Z o gt gt gt N A gt N A Crossover Crossover Crossover Surround Back LFE Eo o EE LLL j Sub Mode ee Sub Left Channel level L Lo J poo ee eee Right Channel Level Center Channel Level Surround Left Channel Level Surround Right Channel Level Surround Back Left Channel Level Surround Back Right Channel Level Subwoofer Channel Level The 6 channel inputs are direct inputs meaning their signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing Thus the speaker sizes are always full range and it isn t possible to adjust speaker size crossover N A N A APPENDIX X X
38. CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens L fm POWER Device Power On GON OFF C Mute Program Indicator j Device Power Off AVR Selector AVR DI D vip oi Source Selectors AM FM c vib2 won xa untra Test Tone 6 8 Channel Input Selector Sleep SLEEP Volume Channel Controls On Screen Display TV Video Channel Level Speaker Setup A Y 4 gt Navigation OK Digital Input Delay Alphanumeric Keys Tuning Mode Memory Direct Station Entry Clear Tuning Preset Stations Selectors Tone Mode RDS Button Mt C M2 C2 04 Macros Night Mode Dim Track Skip Transport ontrols The AVR 160 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices including the AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary Input During the installation process you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote Fach time you wish to operate any component or the AVR first press its Selector Button to change the device mode to the appropriate codes Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing depending on which product code is programm
39. Component or if you have source devices with component video outputs that weren t assigned to one of the HDMI Inputs assign up to three devices to one of the three numbered Component Video Inputs If your system best video connection is Composite Video or if you have source devices with composite video outputs that have not been assigned to any other video input then assign the devices to one of the four conventional sources DVD Video 1 2 or 3 The composite video inputs are dedicated to each source and may not be reassigned Use the composite video input for the source you assigned to the device in number 2 above NOTE If the source device is a video recorder that will be used to record from other devices connected to the AVR assign the recorder to the Video 1 Input which has a recording output Any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Inputs may be assigned to the recorder for audio if it is capable of making digital audio recordings To make audio only recordings assign the Tape source to the recorder It is not necessary to connect TiVo or Video Recorder devices that will only record from their direct cable or satellite television signals to the AVR s recording outputs 20 Assign only one unique digital audio input to each digital source Analog audio inputs are used for analog sources or as secondary connections for digital sources for backup or for recording The 2 channel analog audio inputs are dedicated to the fou
40. E when such a Station is selected and PTY is active e A text message Radiotext RT containing special information from the broadcast station Note that this message may scroll across the display to permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display Radiotext is not shown on the TV On Screen Display e The current time of day CT Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear in that time the letters CT are shown in the information display when CT is selected Please note that the accuracy of the time data is dependent on the radio station not the AVR Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted the Message Display will show a NO TYPE TEXT or NO TIME message after the individual time out In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper Operation Program Search PTY An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type PTY codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast You may search for a specific Program Type PTY by following these steps 1 Press the RDS button until PTY is shown in the Main Information Display pe While PTY is shown press the Preset Up Down Buttons or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types UJ Press either of the Tuning Y Buttons The tuner begins to scan the FM band
41. Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response Composite 10Hz 8MHz 3dB Video Frequency Response Component Video 10Hz 100MHz 3dB HDMI Version 1 3a with 10 bit Deep Color General Power Requirement 230 240V 50 60Hz Power Consumption 540W maximum 7 channels driven Stand by consumption lt 1W Dimensions Product Shipping Width 440mm 555mm Height 165mm 266mm Depth 382mm 465mm Weight Product Shipping 9 1kg 10 9kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries EzSet EQ Designed to Entertain and The Bridge II logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 and other U S and worldwide pate
42. Plus into Headphone Jack Do you want to start EWT Figure 19 EzSet EQ Screen Select YES and a warning screen followed by the screen shown in Figure 20 will appear ExSet Ell Select your Speaker cof iguration LM 1 Cancel Figure 20 EzSet EQ Screen To return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu without starting the EzSet EQ process select Cancel When you are ready to begin select the number of speakers in your system Select 5 1 if no surround back speakers are present or if the surround back channels will be used for multizone operation NOTE If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system do not use the EzSet EQ process Instead proceed as described in the Advanced Functions section If you have selected a 6 1 channel configuration with a single surround back speaker use EzSet EQ automatic configuration for 5 1 speakers connect the single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker Output then configure the surround back speaker manually as described in the Advanced Functions section The 6 1 channel configuration is not recommended If the subwoofer is to be connected to the Front Speaker Outputs do not connect the subwoofer until after running the EzSet EQ process The AVR 160 will automatically set its master volume to 25dB The test will begin and a screen such as the one shown in Figure 21 will appear Maintain silence during the EzSet EQ configuration
43. Return status JPrvCH Status Prev Prev CH Prev CH 1 pn opt 1 I 2 2 Lx 03 3 3 pf Stow Down jm jf 9 j P T P P E P R p O go 3 Jo j Jj qo jo w Qo do Mo Slow Up Source West MRd Gd Return PPV Cancel Red B Geen Angle Angle Angera A A Green Cer der lear Byps Next Yellow Bue ff sic y o JAt Bue peo qme fF Slee PP f ore Angle DiscSkip Discsip hye A B SowDwn 1 A j j Find Subtitie0n 0ff sue J Subtitle Previous PrvStep Scan Down Prevstep SkipDown DVD SkipDown DVD Skip Down DVD Next Step NextStep Scam Up Next step SkipUp DVD SkipUp DVO Skip Up DVD Dimmer pf Dire p Seach Rw Rew RW Searhslow rew REW DVD REW DVD REW DVD Phy y lay lay Payo Play DVD Play DVD FF DVD Repeat REC Record Repeat DvD Repeat DVD Repeat DVD Stop Stop fStop Stop Stop Stop Stop DVD Stop DVD Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause VD Pause DVD Pause DVD Note When any of the transport controls are pressed while the remot
44. Settings 21 Step One Connect Source Devices 35 Advanced Remote Control Functions 21 Step Two Connect TV 36 APPENDIX 21 Step Three Connect Loudspeakers 46 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 21 Step Four Connect FM Antenna 46 Processor Reset 21 Step Five Connect AM Antenna 46 Memory 21 Step Six Plug in AC Power Cords 47 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21 Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote 47 Trademark Acknowledgments 22 Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote 22 Step Nine Turn On the AVR 160 23 INITIAL SETUP 23 Using the On Screen Menu System 23 Configure the AVR 160 Using EzSet EQ Technology 24 Set Up Sources 24 6 8 Channel Inputs 25 System Settings 25 Dim Function INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 160 at www harmankardon com NOTE You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Thank you for choosing a 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 Harman Kardon Inc 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 160 7 1 channel digital audio video receiver con
45. Simultaneously press and hold the Mute Button and the Macro Button containing the macro until the LED flashes 2 Press the Channel Down Button to erase the macro Resetting the Remote To reset the remote to its factory defaults simultaneously press and hold any Input Selector and the 0 Numeric Key When the Program LED flashes in amber enter the code 333 When the green LED goes out the remote will have been fully reset 35 APPENDIX Appendix Default settings Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type VCR DVR PVR TiVo or other audio video recorder Cable TV satellite TV HDTV or other device that delivers television programs TV game console camera or other audio video device DVD Audio Video SACD HDMI capable disc player or other audio video device HDMI capable disc player or other audio video device HDMI capable disc player or other audio video device Any audio device used with cable having 1 8 3 5 mm stereo audio mini plug CD player CD R miniDisc cassette AVR 160 Source Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 front panel jacks DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 AUX CD Tape Audio Connections e Video 1 Analog inputs and outputs and e Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input with corresponding coax digital output e Video 2 Analog Inputs and e Optical 1 Input if not in use with HDMI 3 e Video 3 Analog Inputs and
46. TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The remote control not only operates the AVR 160 but it also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components as described in the Installation section Each time you select one of your other components the AVR remote switches to the control functions for that component Since many buttons have unique functions for each component refer to the Function List in Table A10 of the Appendix for assistance in operating your other components Each button s function will not necessarily correspond to its label Punch Through Programming The AVR 160 remote s punch through feature allows you to select one component for the remote to operate while simultaneously setting certain groups of controls to operate another component For example while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio functions you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV you may use your cable box to change channels and the AVR to control the volume To program punch through control while operating any device 1 Press and hold the Input Selector or AVR selector for the main device the remote will be operating until the Program LED flashes and the remote enters Program mode 2 Select the type of punch through programming a Volume Control Press the Volume Up Button b Channel Control Press the Volume D
47. TS HD Master Audio technology delivered performance via HDMI DTS ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5 1 digital e DTS ES Matrix surround sound The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information matrixed into the left and right side surround channels for compatibility with 5 1 channel systems 40 APPENDIX rrrFskcs rsssssssssss Surround Mode DTS ES Discrete DTS Stereo DTS Neo 6 Mode Group DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Logic 7 Mode Group Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Game 5 Channel Stereo 7 Channel Stereo 2 Channel Stereo 2 Channel Stereo Analog Bypass Description DTS ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back channel but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from information contained in the surround channels Delivers a 2 channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix encoded surround presentation DTS Neo 6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96 24 signals and 2 channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3 5 or 6 channel presentation Depending on the number of speakers in your system select 3 5 or 6 channel modes enhanced for movie or video presentations Available only in 5 and 6 channel modes creates a surround presentation suitable for music recordings A Harman International proprietary technol
48. The default Headphone bypass mode delivers a conventional 2 channel signal to the headphones Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing which emulates a 5 1 channel speaker system No other surround modes are available for the headphones SOURCE SELECTION e Use the front panel Y Source Buttons to scroll through the sources e Using the on screen menus press the OSD Button highlight INPUT SETUP and press the OK Button Use the 4 gt Buttons to select a source e For direct access to any source press its Source Selector on the remote The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any other settings made during setup The source name the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and the surround mode will appear on the front panel The source name and surround mode will also appear on screen VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If there is no picture e Checkthe source selection and video input assignment e Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection e Checkthe video input selection on the display device TV Additional Tips for HDMI Connections e Turn off all devices including the TV AVR and any source components e Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the TV and AVR and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device e Carefully reconnect the cables from the
49. alling the AVR Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver turn off all devices including the AVR 160 and unplug their power cords Don t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections The receiver generates heat Select a location that leaves several centimeters of space on all sides Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver Never block the AVR5 ventilation slots on the top and side panels Doing so could cause the AVR to overheat with potentially serious consequences Some shelf surface finishes are delicate Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish Almost all of the following installation steps are optional depending on your system Skip any step that does not apply to your system STEP ONE Connect Source Devices Leaving all AC power cords unplugged connect the source devices to the AVR using the audio and video inputs you assigned in Table 2 STEP TWO Connect TV Connect the system best video input on the TV to the corresponding video monitor output on the AVR If your video display or source device is not HDMI capable you will need to use one of the analog video connections composite or component video STEP THREE Connect Loudspeakers After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained on page 18 conne
50. ce Selector to enter the Program mode Press the OK Button and the Program Indicator LED will flash in the code sequence One flash represents 1 two flashes for 2 and so forth A series of many fast flashes represents 0 Record the codes programmed for each device in Table A7 in the Appendix If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your source device it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control that device You may still connect the source to the AVR 160 and operate it using the devices original remote control Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button s function when used to control the AVR 160 However the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device Refer to the Remote Control Function List Table A10 in the Appendix for each button s functions with the various product types You may program Macros which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press You may also program punch through codes which allow the remote to operate the volume channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote s device mode See pages 35 through 36 for instructions on these advanced programming functions Note The AVR 160 remote is preprogrammed to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc or DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 cable satellite or Video 3
51. ch 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 Installation Location e To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product e Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required e Donot place the unit directly on a carpeted surface e Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment e Avoid moist or humid locations e Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them e Due to the weight of the AVR 160 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety o
52. connector is shaped for easy plug in see Figure 4 If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included A separate audio connection is required HDMI cable runs are limited to about 3 meter ee ee Figure 4 HDMI Connection If your video display or source device is not HDMI capable use one of the analog video connections composite or component video and a separate audio connection Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded in orange Although they look similar to analog jacks you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa See Figure 5 Coaxial digital Coaxial audio cable E x 5 Figure 5 Coaxial Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Input connectors are color coded using a black shutter while outputs use a gray shutter See Figure 6 Optical digital Optical audio cable 3E dE Figure 6 Optical Digital Audio 16 Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables one for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two cables are often attached to each other See Figure 7 For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio you may make both connections You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy protected sources using analog con
53. ct each speaker to its color coded terminal on the AVR Maintain proper polarity by connecting the negative terminal on the speaker usually colored black to the negative terminal on the AVR also colored black and the positive terminal on the speaker usually red to the positive terminal on the AVR color varies by channel see Table 1 on page 15 If you have a subwoofer connect its line level or LFE input to the purple Subwoofer Output NOTE If the subwoofer only has speaker level inputs after you have configured the AVR using EzSet EQ technology as described on page 23 connect the subwoofer s left and right speaker input terminals to the AVR S Front Left and Front Right Speaker Outputs then connect the front left and right main speakers to the subwoofer s left and right speaker output terminals Consult the owner s manual for the subwoofer for specific installation instructions STEP FOUR Connect FM Antenna Connect the included FM antenna to the 75 ohm FM antenna terminal STEP FIVE Connect AM Antenna Assemble the included AM antenna see Figure 16 and connect it to the AM and Ground antenna terminals The antenna is not polarized and either lead may be connected to either terminal Figure 16 AM Antenna Assembly STEP SIX Plug in AC Power Cords Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet make sure the Main Power Switch behind the front panel door is off to prevent the possibility of damagi
54. d to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S P DIF coaxial or optical digital audio Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio the same format used e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital TrueHD delivered via HDMI such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials e 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 Dolby Pro Logic II Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels See below Mode Group from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available 39 APPENDIX D Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Movie programs e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that is optimized for music selections Allows e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Music adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions e Analog 2 channel e Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage e Tuner e Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 4
55. defaults of OdB navigate to this line and change the setting to ON The levels will be reset and this setting will remain ON until one of the channel levels is adjusted If you are using an external source to set your output levels navigate to each channel and use the 4 gt Buttons to adjust the level as desired If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 1605 internal test tone adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows Test Tone SEQ When this setting reads AUTO the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels pausing for a few moments at each channel for several seconds as indicated by the blinking cursor Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there by using the gt Buttons You may also use the Y Buttons at any time to move the cursor to another line and the test tone will follow the cursor When this setting reads MANUAL the test tone will not move to the next channel until you use the Y Buttons Test Tone This line determines whether the test tone is active To begin the process of setting the levels use the gt Buttons to change the setting to ON Any time you manually move the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen this setting will automatically change to OFF stopping the test tone Individual Channels If you are using an external source to set your output levels navigate to each channel and use the gt Buttons to adjust the le
56. ding jack on the subwoofer as shown in Figure 3 Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full range analog audio jacks they are filtered to allow only the low frequencies to pass Don t connect these outputs to any other devices Subwoofer Preout Figure 3 Subwoofer CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES TO THE AVR Audio and video signals originate in source devices including your Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television box MP3 player USB drive or network device The AVR s tuner also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal except for digital HDMI connections The types of connections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device and video display Audio Connections 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 noncompressed PCM digital audio There are three types of digital audio connections HDMI coaxial and optical Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source NOTE HDMI signals may carry b
57. e is in AVR Video 2 or Video 3 mode the remote will automatically switch to DVD mode and the command will be applied to the DVD player If you then press a button native to the original mode e g Volume Down for the AVR the remote will revert to the original mode See Punch Through Programming described in the Advanced Functions section for more information 43 SETUP CODE TABLES Es Wm WARDS 069 128 132 148 Refer to Tables A11 through A17 when programming the codes for your NOISE oU Qu 04 components into the remote YAMAHA 03 128 YORK 128 Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes TV ZENITH 069 090 au Brand Setup Code Number Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes VCR ANM 05 106 Q9 12 1 999999 99 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AOC 037 122 123 128 AIWA 040 AUDIOVOX 012 AKAI 048 108 109 126 BLAUPUNKT o4 APPLE TV 016 BROKSONIC 205 206 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 BROKSONIC 110 147 ONEC Oon CANON 135 140 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CAPEHART 094 CROWN 045 132 CITIZEN 134 CURTIS MATHES O OIB CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127
58. e separate cables See Figure 11 be downloaded to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time Y Green Component video cable HUNE Pr Red Figure 11 Component Video If it s available on your video display an HDMI connection is recommended as the best quality connection followed by component video and then composite video NOTE HDCP copy protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT C U U U O Optimally the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener Place the front left 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 approx 60 cm above or below the left right speakers If you re using only two speakers with the AVR 160 place them in the front left and right positions Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system Green Figure 15 Speaker Placement 7
59. each source Coaxial Digital Audio Output If a source is also an audio recorder connect one of the Digital Audio Outputs to the recorder s matching input for improved recording quality Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording Both coaxial and optical digital audio signals are available at either Digital Audio Output 10 Front Center Surround and Surround Back Speaker Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections 6 8 Channel Inputs Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a non HDMI player DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD or any other external decoder to these jacks See page 25 for more information CD and Tape Audio Inputs These jacks may be used to connect audio only source components e g CD player tape deck Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using it with a phono preamp Tape Outputs These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or another audio only recorder Subwoofer Output If you have a powered subwoofer with a line level input connect it to the Subwoofer Output AUX Input Enjoy audio from an iPod not included CD player or other portable player by connecting its headphone jack to this input using a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug cable not included Video and still image playback are not available at this input REMOTE
60. ed The device types programmed into each selector except the HDMI selectors may not be changed DVD Controls Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc players and many brands of DVD players and recorders CD Controls CD players and recorders Tape Controls cassette decks Video 1 Controls VCRs TiVo devices and DVRs and the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center Video 2 Controls cable and satellite television set top boxes Video 3 Controls televisions and other video displays HDMI 1 Controls Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc players and many brands of DVD players and recorders 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Le _ lt c f 555 HDMI 2 and 3 Each code set controls a source device VCR PVR DVD player or cable satellite set top box connected to one of these inputs AUX Controls a device connected to the Auxiliary Input Any given button may have different functions depending on which component is being controlled Some buttons are labeled with these functions For example the Sleep Button is labeled for use as the Channel Up Button when controlling a television or cable box See Table A10 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component IR Transmitter Lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens Power On Button Press this button to turn on the AVR or another device The Main Power Switch must first have been switched on Mute Butt
61. ed analog audio inputs and the DVD and Video 1 2 3 sources also use dedicated composite video inputs The AVR 160 also features six digital audio inputs two each coaxial and optical on the rear panel and one of each type on the front panel The digital audio inputs which offer improved performance when available on the source device may be assigned to any source as explained in the Initial Setup section The two component video inputs offer improved video performance when available on the source device and video display and may also be assigned to any source The 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs are selected as a separate source but may only be used with one of the two component video inputs For superior audio and video performance the AVR 160 is equipped with three dedicated HDMI inputs which may be used with any type of source device that has an HDMI output The HDMI inputs may be used with an analog or digital audio input or one of the component video inputs This flexibility facilitates using the AVR with sources that do not output multichannel audio through their HDMI outputs Table A1 in the appendix indicates the default device types for each source and the default audio video connection assignments If the defaults suit your system then connect your devices to the audio video inputs shown Otherwise design your system as explained below 1 Best video connection type for your system Examine the video inputs on your TV
62. ed by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Bis 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
63. encies or to select station presets Press the Direct Button before entering the station frequency Tuning Mode 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 Memory After you have tuned a particular radio station press this button then the Numeric Keys to save that station as a radio preset Tuning 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 frequency step at a time or seek the next frequency with acceptable signal strength REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Direct Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly enter a radio station frequency Clear Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to enter Preset Stations Selector Press these buttons to select a preset radio station Tone Mode Press this button to access the tone controls bass and treble Use the Navigation Buttons to make your selections RDS Activates RDS functions for FM Radio Macros These buttons may be programmed to execute long command sequences 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 than you are cu
64. er Placement 5 1 Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5 1 Channel System The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the center speaker slightly behind and angled toward the listener Alternatively place NOTE Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand them behind the listener with each surround speaker facing the opposite loudspeaker is used for all positions side front speaker See Figure 14 The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the listeners ears Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7 1 Channel System In a 7 1 channel system the side surround speakers are placed 90 degrees from the center speaker directly to either side of the listening position The surround back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from the center speaker or directly facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 15 18 GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 160 and connecting it to the other system components can be complex To simplify installation it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables Although the rear panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video connections to other components the AVR s software organizes the connections into 6 conventional sources DVD Blu ray Disc player or DVD player CD Tape audio recorder Video 1 VCR Video 2 Cable Sat and Video 3 TV Each of these sources uses dedicat
65. er of channels encoded within the signal Source Selectors Press this button to select a source device which is a component where a playback signal originates e g DVD Headphone Jack EzSet EQ Microphone Input Plug a 1 4 6 3 mm stereo headphone plug into this jack for private listening This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section Digital Audio Inputs Optical 3 and Coaxial 3 Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily such as a digital camera or game console to these jacks Use only one type of audio The audio input may be assigned to any video source USB Port This port may be used in case a software upgrade for the receiver is offered in the future Do not connect a storage device peripheral product or a PC here unless instructed to do so as part of an upgrade procedure Video 3 Analog Audio and Video Inputs Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily such as a digital camera or game console to these jacks These inputs are selected as the Video 3 source and may not be assigned to other sources Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Video Video 1 Audio HDMI Monitor Video Inputs Monitor Component Output amp Outputs Output AC Power Cord Video Component 6 8 Channel Coaxial 1 2 Monitor 1 amp 2 Video 2 Audio DVD Audio HDMI 1 3 Analog Audio Di
66. f factors beyond our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC power cord wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and col
67. gh all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers e Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies the bass It augments smaller limited range satellite speakers used for the other channels Many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital contain a low frequency effects LFE channel which 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 even distribution of the sound 14 Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute information to the speakers A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world resulting in a rich variety of options Several companies have taken surround sound in different directions e Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx e DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 e Harman International the Harman Kardon parent compa
68. gital Audio Output Inputs Video Inputs Video Inputs Inputs Inputs Inputs SN zz OQO 5 230 240v soreiz 300W esate Seu z ics JO 2 IN oui 9 IN DV IN e FM Antenna B s je qug DOGO OQAQQO AM Antenna i C 2 L Sec S AS ASS AS e gi 0060000000000 E AUX Input ouf TAPE IN VIDEO 2 IN OUT VIDEO1 IN DVD IN SUB WOOFE COAXIELOUT COAXIAL1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 ANALOG AUDIO 6 8 mm DIGITAL AUDIO CD In uts a FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT SB RIGHT SURR RIGHT SURR LEFT CENTER harman kardon p E MERE G 9 Cy C SA nay A Tux C w i Es Ook IED KD gt Y e NE PAS EXPOSER LA PLUIE NI L HUMIDIT CG SUB V DOFER FRON RIGHT i SURRIIGHT S ISK OFE TE dico SPEAKERS 8Q mam S C DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ww w Subwoofer Front Speaker Surround Back Surround Center Coaxial Main Output Outputs Speaker Speaker Speaker Digital Audio Power Switch Outputs Outputs Outputs Output Tape Audio Optical 182 Inputs amp Outputs Digital Audio Inputs AM and FM Antenna Terminals Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception Component Video Monitor Output If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video
69. hannel audio via its HDMI output If it does then no separate audio connection is required If not write down the multichannel analog audio connection in addition to any other audio type An analog video connection in addition to the HDMI connection will be required See page 25 for more information e Ifthe device uses an HDCP compliant DVI output for video then connect it to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs using an HDMI to DVI adapter but a separate audio connection will always be required e The AUX Input jack on the rear panel requires a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo audio mini plug Purchase a stereo audio cable with 1 8 3 5 mm mini plugs at both ends Connect one end to the 1 8 3 5 mm headphone jack found on may portable audio players and plug the other end of the cable into the AUX Input jack The AUX Input may also be used with audio devices that have conventional left and right analog audio output jacks Purchase a cable that has left and right RCA style plugs at one end and a 1 8 3 5 mm mini plug at the other end to connect the player to the AUX Input 5 Decide which sources to connect to each of the video inputs Assign only one unique video input to each source Use the best type of video connection available for each source e If your system best video connection is HDMI select up to four HDMI source devices and assign them to one of the three numbered HDMI sources e If your system best video connection is
70. he AVR 160 may have up to seven speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system e Front Left and Right The main speakers are used as in a 2 channel system In many surround modes these speakers are secondary while the main action especially dialogue is moved to the center speaker e Center The center speaker is used for dialogue in movies and television programs allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors faces for a more natural sound e Surround Left and Right The surround speakers improve directionality of ambient sounds In addition more loudspeakers play dynamic soundtracks without risk of overloading any one speaker e Surround Back Left and Right Additional surround speakers may be placed behind the listening position improving the precision of ambient sounds and allowing for more realistic pans The surround back speakers are used with surround modes designed for 7 1 channel systems such as Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio and Logic 7 7 1 modes The surround back speakers are optional and the AVR 160 may be set up with a 5 1 channel system in the main listening area Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Althou
71. he 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 The AVR 160 offers three options for playback 1 Analog Bypass Mode The 2 channel signal is passed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or undergoing any processing for bass management or surround sound To select analog bypass mode a The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected If necessary with the remote in AVR device mode press the Digital Select Button and use the Y Buttons to select ANALOG The tone controls must be disabled by turning off the Tone setting With the remote in AVR device mode press the Tone Button and use the Y Buttons to select TONE OUT c The 2 channel Stereo mode must be selected Press the OSD Button and use the Y Buttons to select SURROUND SELECT Press the OK Button Use the Y Buttons to select STEREO and press the OK Button Use the P Buttons to select either the 2 or 7 Channel Stereo mode DSP Surround Off Mode The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the incoming signal and applies the bass management settings including speaker configuration delay times and output levels Select this mode when your front speakers are small limited range satellites and you are using a subwoofer To select this mode
72. ie DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx when seven main speakers are present Music Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx when seven main speakers are present The Dolby Pro Logic II Ilx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings See the Advanced Functions section for more information Video Game Use to select a surround mode for game playback Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx when seven main speakers are present Game After you have made your selection use the Y Buttons to move the cursor to the BACK TO SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button then select the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the OK Button to make additional adjustments When you are finished using the menu system press the OSD Button to clear the full OSD menus from view the semi OSD display will appear See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes 29 ssr ssswC a Much of the AVR 1605 performance is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part The AVR 160 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes In this section some of the more advanced adjustments available are described AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but t
73. ighting up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is received and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command The VFD FADE TIME OUT feature also causes the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a change in the incoming signal is detected 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 3 and 10 seconds or select OFF if you prefer to leave the displays on at all times or to use the Dim function Volume Default and Default Volume Set These two settings are used together to program the AVR s volume level at turn on This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last user turned the volume very high Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that you may adjust the volume to a desired level while a source is playing Make a note of the number that appears in the display and return to the System Setup menu At the DEFAULT VOL SET line select the desired volume setting and activate the feature by setting VOLUME DEFAULT to ON HDMI Audio to TV Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display In normal operation leave this setting OFF as audio will be played through the AVR To use the TV by itself without the home theater system turn this setting ON Mute the TV s speakers when using the AVR for audio Semi OSD Time Out Program the am
74. ign a digital audio input that is recommended for a source you aren t using to another device Table A1 is a guideline you may need to make adjustments to fit your system 36 APPENDIX rTCTTuITIH2G Kw Table A2 Source Setting Defaults 6 8 Source HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Video1 Video2 Video 3 Tape Tuner Channel Title INT TUNER Component COMP V 1 T COMPV2 COMPV2 COMPV2 COMPV 1 COMPV 1 COMPV1 COMPV1 COMPV 1 Video Input Audio Input Ra MAS ANALOG jANALG ANALOG Auto Pol on Jor lor w wr OF or OF 10 Surround LOGIC7 LOGIC7 LOGIC7 LOGIC7 L0GIC7 T TE LOGIC7 LOGIC7 LOGIC7 LOGIC7 Mode MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE Table A3 Speaker Channel Setting Defaults Source All Sources Except 6 8 Channel 6 8 Channel Left Right Speaker LARGE Center Speaker ON LARGE Surround Speaker O LARGE Surround Back Speaker LARGE Subwoofer SUB Left Right Speaker Crossover N A Center Speaker Crossover N A Surround Speaker Crossover N A Surround Back Speaker Crossover N A Sub Mode SUB SUB Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Distance From Speaker to Speaker Position Listening Position Your Delay Settings Front Left 10 feet 3 0 m Surround Right 10 feet 3 0 m Surround Left 10 feet 3 0 m Surround Back Right 10 feet 3 0 m Surround Back Left 10 feet 3 0 m Subwoofer 10 feet 3 0 m AN Sync Delay 0mS
75. ite movie and music artists BXR Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks Select ON or leave at the default OFF setting for non MP3 audio Tone Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active When it s off the tone controls are flat with no changes When it s on the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon the tone control settings When an analog audio source is in use and the 2 Channel Stereo surround mode is selected setting the Tone to OFF places the unit in analog bypass mode Bass and Treble Boost or cut the low or high frequencies by up to 10dB by using the gt Buttons to change the setting by 2dB at a time 6 8 Channel Inputs The 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs DVD Audio Blu ray Disc SACD and HD DVD on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player e Connect the player s HDMI output to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs No other connections are necessary e Make sure the HDMI input is selected as the source and the Audio Input in the Input Setup menu INITIAL SETUP HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player That Does Not Output Multichannel Audio via an HDMI Connection e Connect the player s HDMI output and its multichannel analog audio outputs to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR s 6 8 Chan
76. ite receivers the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs To access the functions for a particular device switch the remote s device mode Press the AVR Button to access the codes that control the receiver or the Source Selector Buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player or a DVD player the default mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player and DVD player operation press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 seconds The source selector will flash twice to confirm that the remote s mode has changed to operate the other type of disc player NOTE The remote may be easily programmed to operate the Harman Kardon DVD players using the Video 1 or any of the HDMI Input Selectors by following the instructions below Select the VCR PVR DMC device type in number 4 Enter code 002 If you have other source devices in your system follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote 1 Using the codes in Tables A11 A17 of the Appendix look up the product type e g DVD cable TV box and the brand name of your source The number s listed is are potential candidates for the correct code set for your particular device 2 Turn on your source device 3 This step places the remote in program mode Press and hold the Source Selec
77. lapsing the carton Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control TABLE OF CONTENTS u ama 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 26 OPERATION 5 INTRODUCTION 26 Turning On the AVR 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 26 Volume Control 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 26 Mute Function 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 26 Sleep Timer 14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 26 Tone Controls 15 CONNECTIONS 27 Headphones 15 Speaker Connections 27 Source Selection 15 Subwoofer 27 Using the Radio 15 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 27 RDS Functions 15 Audio Connections 28 Recording 16 Digital Audio 28 Aux Input 16 Analog Audio 29 Selecting a Surround Mode 17 Video Connections 30 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 17 Digital Video 30 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 17 Analog Video 30 Analog Audio Signals 17 Antennas 30 Digital Audio Signals 17 USB Port 30 Surround Modes 18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 31 Dolby Surround Settings 19 GETTING STARTED 32 Manual Speaker Setup 21 INSTALLATION 34 Audio
78. n com e System remote control e EzSet EQ microphone e AMloop antenna e FMwire antenna e Three AAA batteries e Two covers for front panel jacks Power indicator FRONT PANEL CONTROLS RDS Button Remote IR Sensor Set Message Display Surround Select Source Selectors Volume Channel Digital Tuning Surr Mode WY SurrSelect A Source harman karclon Phones Optical 3 Coaxial 3 Video L Audio R a G1 6 Setup MIC Digital Input Video 3 lt gt Navigation Channel Level Control Standby On Switch Digital Input Power Indicator This LED has three possible modes e Main Power Off When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is off this LED is off e Standby Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on e On When the AVR is turned on this LED turns white NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a possible short If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Standby On Switch This electrical switch turns the receiver on or places it in Standby mode for quick turn on RDS Activates RDS functions for FM Radio Channel Level Control Press this button to adjust the output level for any amplifier channel It may be necessary to raise or lower the level of a specific channel to compensate for the placement
79. nd Game up to 96kHz e 5 or 7 Channel Stereo up to 96kHz e Surround Off DSP or Analog Bypass harman karde INTRODUCTION w svsEH lt x m Audio Inputs e AM FM tuner D ape e Front panel Analog Audio e 6 8 Channel Analog Audio e Auxiliary mini jack Audio Video Inputs e Three Analog Video e Front panel Analog Video e Two Component Video 100MHz e Three HDMI V 1 3a with Deep Color e Transcodes component video to HDMI output preserving native resolution e Simultaneous output of component video sources through component video and HDMI outputs Digital Audio Inputs e Coaxial two rear panel one front panel e Optical two rear panel one front panel Outputs e Subwoofer output e Two Analog Audio e One Analog Video e Video Monitor composite and component e Digital Audio one coaxial e HDMI V 1 3a with Deep Color e Headphone Ease of Use e EzSet EQ automated setup microphone supplied e Text based on screen menu system available at composite video and HDMI outputs 576i only e Two line dot matrix front panel display e Color coded connections e Programmable 11 device remote control e Source input renaming e Lip Sync Delay up to 180msec e System upgradeable from USB device Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 160 If any of these items are missing please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardo
80. nections Remember to comply with all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use S Figure 7 Analog Audio Analog audio cable RCA The 6 8 Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that are used with high definition sources that decode the copy protected digital content such as some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players See Figure 8 The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1 1 or better or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection Consult the owner s guide for your disc player for more information and see page 25 Front Surround Center Multichannel White Blue Green analog audio cable RCA Subwoofer Q Red Gray Purple Figure 8 Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 160 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the form of a stereo 1 8 3 5 mm mini jack Connect the headphone output of any audio source such as an MP3 player or portable CD player to the Auxiliary Audio Input See Figure 9 Figure9 Auxiliary Audio Input CONNECTIONS Video Connections ANTENNAS Many sources output both audio and video signals e g Blu ray Disc or DVD The AVR 160 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to the audio connection make one type of video connection for each of these sou
81. nel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz a Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Game with the added benefit ofa e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 Game surround back channel e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Harman Virtual Speaker Simulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more e Dolby Digital enveloping sound field is desired e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method than Dolby Digital it also e DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 provides up to five discrete main channels plus an LFE channel 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 DTS ES Discrete played as 5 1 DTS HD DTS HD is a new high definition audio format that complements the high e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI 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 DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of the e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with studio master recording in up to 7 1 channels for an incredibly accurate D
82. nel Analog Audio Inputs In addition connect the player s component video outputs to one of the AVR s Component Video Inputs e When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials outputting standard definition digital audio select the HDMI Input as the source and as the Audio Input e To listen to high resolution multichannel discs select the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs as the source and select the component video input the player was connected to It is not possible to view HDMI video while listening to multichannel analog audio Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input e Connect the player s component video outputs to one set of Component Video Inputs on the AVR Depending on the capabilities of the player and your video display you may need to use the DVD composite video connection instead e Connect the player s digital audio output to a digital audio input on the AVR e Connect the player s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR S 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs e When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials outputting standard definition digital audio select the DVD source and make sure the digital audio input the player is connected to is selected as the audio input in the Input Setup menu If a component video connection was made select the correct input at the COMPONENT IN line of the Input Setup menu If the DVD Video input was used it will automa
83. ng the AVR in case of a transient power surge Plug the AC Power cord into an unswitched AC outlet It is recommended that you copy the appropriate information from the Table 2 worksheet to Table A5 in the appendix for future reference in the event changes are made to the system components STEP SEVEN Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 160 remote control uses three AAA batteries included To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the top of the remote Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 17 observing the correct polarity Figure 17 Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 160 Make sure no objects such as furniture are blocking the remote s path to the receiver Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote s functioning The remote has a range of about 7 meter depending on the lighting conditions It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR If the remote seems to operate intermittently or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the AVR Settings Button or one of the Source Selectors to light check or replace the batteries 21 INSTALLATION CT STEP EIGHT Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 160 remote may be programmed to control many brands and models of DVD players cable boxes satell
84. normal a few seconds after your last command You may also adjust the tone controls using the full OSD menu system Press the OSD Button on the remote to view the Master menu With the cursor pointing to the INPUT SETUP line press the OK Button to display the Input Setup menu and view the current tone settings To make changes to the TONE BASS or TREBLE settings use the amp Y Buttons to move the cursor to the setting and use the gt Buttons to adjust it It isn t necessary to press the OK Button to enter the new setting When you have finished either wait until the display times out and disappears press the OSD Button to clear the display or move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and select it to make other changes using the menu system NOTE The AVR 160 does not have a conventional balance control The speaker output level calibration process compensates for any characteristics of your room or loudspeakers and it is recommended that you leave the settings as they are after you have completed Initial Setup However you may manually adjust the levels of the left and right channels decreasing one and increasing the other by the same amount using the Channel Adjust submenu as described in the Advanced Functions section This achieves the same effect as a balance control OPERATION HEADPHONES Plug the 1 4 6 3 mm plug on a pair of headphones into the jack behind the front panel door for private listening
85. nts issued and pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc HD DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation DVD FLLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc 47 3 X e N N mi z AE Pp uu MN M EM EMI M M WW m 1 _ harman kardon e Designed to Entertain a FI a H Harman International 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge CA 91329 www harmankardon com 2009 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved i Part No COX1A1432Z T x m
86. ny Logic 7 Harman Virtual Speaker Harman Headphone e Stereo Modes Generic modes that expand upon conventional 2 channel stereo including 5 and 7 channel stereo Table A9 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the mode groups and the mode options available within each group Digital modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS are only available with specially encoded programs such as HDTV Blu ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television Other 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 materials you are watching or listening to and your personal tastes CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver the speakers the video display and the source devices The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA color coding standard Some of these connectors are not used on the AVR 160 although they may be found on other components in your system See Table 1 Table 1 Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Left Right Front FL FR White Red Center C Green Surround SL SR Blue Gray Surround Back SBL SBR Brown Tan Subwoofer SUB Digital Audio Connections Purple Coaxial Orange Optical Input Mj Output Video Connections Component Y G
87. ogy Logic 7 technology enhances 2 channel and matrix encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels This 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 or 7 1 channel modes Three variants are available Especially suited to 2 channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix encoding Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility The AVR 160 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for 2 channel signals Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional 2 channel music recordings Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles 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 asummed mono mix Expands the 5 Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back channels Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2 channel signal or a downmix of a multichannel signal The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used Maintains an analog input signal in that form bypassing all digital processing i e surround and bass management Requires Tone Control setting to be off Incoming Bitstream or Signal e DTS ES Discrete
88. on Press to mute the AVR 1605 speaker and headphone outputs To end the muting press this button adjust the volume or turn off the receiver Program Indicator This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors as the remote is programmed with codes Power Off Button Press to turn off the AVR 160 or another device AVR Selector Press to switch the remote to AVR device mode Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device e g DVD CD cable TV satellite or HDTV tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote s device mode to operate the source AM FM Button Press this button to select the tuner as the source or to switch between the AM and FM bands 6 8 Channel Input Selector Press this button to select the 6 8 Channel Inputs as the audio source If a signal is present at the component video inputs assigned to this source it will be used If not the receiver will use the video input and remote control codes for the last selected analog video source Test Tone Press this button to activate the test tone for manual output level calibration TV Video This button has no effect on the receiver but is used to switch video inputs on some video source components Sleep Button Press this button to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes Channel Controls These buttons have no effect on the receiver but are used
89. on on the remote Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder To restore normal audio press the Mute Button again or adjust the volume Turning off the AVR will also end muting SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed 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 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 TONE CONTROLS You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by up to 10dB Press the Tone Mode Button once This will indicate whether the tone controls are in or out of the circuitry With the TONE IN message displayed press the Tone Mode Button repeatedly to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE Use the Y Buttons to change the treble or bass settings To return the tone controls to 0 or flat response press the Tone Mode Button and then use the Y Buttons to display the TONE OUT message which preserves any changes you have made to the bass or treble settings for later use To reactivate your changes the tone control must be set to TONE IN The display will return to
90. or Dolby modes When the Dolby Pro Logic Il or IIx Music modes have been selected the Center Width Dimension Panorama and Night Mode settings will become available See Figure 25 MODE MUSIC DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC CENTER WIDTH 3 DIMENSION 0 PANORAMA OTT NIGHT Of f BACK TO SURROUND SELECT Figure 25 Dolby Pro Logic II Ilx Music Mode Settings Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A higher number up to 7 focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage Use the gt Buttons to adjust 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 03 moves the sound toward the front of the room while setting R 03 moves the sound toward the rear Use the lt gt Buttons to adjust Panorama With the 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 31 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Le i G Night Mode Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital programs if it has been encoded in the material It compresses the peak sound levels maintaining the intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter passages while reducing the l
91. oth audio and video If your video display device has an HDMI input make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR Usually a separate digital audio connection is not required Turn the volume on your television all the way down 15 CONNECTIONS CL amp 4zxz i f Digital Audio The AVR 160 is equipped with three HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and one output HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable delivering the highest quality picture and sound The AVR 160 uses HDMI V 1 3a with Deep Color technology and is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data minimizing the number of cable connections in your system The AVR 160 implements Deep Color which increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio NOTE Some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multichannel analog outputs Make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connection which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc The AVR 160 converts component video signals to the HDMI format including its on screen menus but outputs them at their native resolution The HDMI
92. oudness of special effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing others Three levels of compression are available e Off At this setting there is no compression as the Night mode is deactivated e Half A mild compression is applied e Full More compression is applied MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 160 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room The EzSet EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker and optimizes the AVR 1605 performance If you are unable to run EzSet EQ calibration or if you wish to make further adjustments use the Manual Speaker Setup on screen menus Before beginning place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker Placement section and connect them to the AVR Consult the owner s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer s Web site for the frequency range specification Although you may set the output 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 A4 and A6 in the appendix for easy re entry after a system reset or if the AVR s Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks STEP ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Without using the EzSet EQ process the AVR 160 can t detect how many speakers you ve connected to it nor can it determine thei
93. ount 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 front panel of the receiver 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 NOTE It isn t possible to view video sources while the full OSD menus are displayed Dim Function To dim the Message Display press the Dim Button on the remote Each button press will cycle through the three settings of e VFD Full Normal brightness e VFD Half Display is dimmed but still visible the light inside the volume knob goes dark VFD Off Display goes completely dark except for Power Indicator to remind you that the receiver is turned on When you have finished press the OSD Button to clear the menus from view You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver 25 OPERATION CT Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system TURNING ON THE AVR 160 Flip the rear panel Main Power Switch to the On position The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on The Main Power Switch is normally left on There are several ways to turn on
94. ower and resolution of your Harman Kardon system including a variety of analog surround modes while listening to content stored on your portable device The Auxiliary Audio Input mini jack is provided on the AVR s rear panel for convenient connection of portable players such as CD players and the iPod iPod and cable not included Purchase a stereo cable with a 1 8 3 5 mm plug on at least one end for connection to the Auxiliary Audio Input Plug the other end of the cable into the portable device s headphone output and operate the device using its own controls You may also use a cable with separate left and right audio plugs at one end for connection to any component equipped with analog audio outputs No video connection is available with the AUX input However the AVR will use the last selected analog video input when the AUX source is selected OPERATION SELECTING A SURROUND MODE Surround mode selection 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 or program types More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions Section To select a surround mode press the OSD Button on the remote to display the Master menu Use the Y Buttons to move the cursor to the SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button The Surround Modes menu will appear see Figure 24 Use the Y Buttons until the desi
95. own Button c Transport Control Press the Play Button 3 Pressthe Input Selector or AVR Selector for the device whose volume channel or transport controls you would like to be active while operating the device you selected in the first step The LED will flash green to confirm the programming For example if you wish to watch your TV programmed into the Video 3 Button while changing channels using your cable box Video 2 first press and hold the Video 3 Button until the LED flashes Then press the Volume Down Button followed by the Video 2 Button To undo punch through programming follow the same steps as above but press the same Input or AVR Selector in Steps 1 and 3 a s You may reassign the transport control punch through programming for the AVR VID2 and VID3 devices to other devices such as CD If you wish to remove transport control punch through altogether for the AVR VID2 or VID3 device follow the same procedure as for programming punch through but in Step 3 press either of the other two of these three special selector buttons For example to remove punch through transport control from the VID3 device so that pressing any of the transport controls will have no effect press and hold the VID3 Button until the Program Indicator LED flashes in amber then press the Play Button followed by either the AVR or VID2 Button Macros Macros are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that are executed
96. r Setup section on page 33 for more information The digital formats include Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 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 ES 6 1 Matrix and Discrete DTS 96 24 5 1 2 channel PCM modes in 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM When a digital signal is received the AVR 160 detects the encoding method and the number of channels which is displayed briefly as three numbers separated by slashes e g 3 2 1 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 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 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS O indicates that no surround information is present 1 indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present 2 indicates discrete left and right surround channels 3 is used with DTS ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and right channels A z is used with 7 1 channel digital formats to indicate the
97. r capabilities Consult the speaker s technical specifications and locate the frequency response usually given as a range e g 100Hz 20kHz 3dB Write down the lowest frequency that each of your main speakers is capable of playing 100Hz in the example as the crossover in Table A6 in the appendix This is not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker s specifications For the subwoofer write down the transducer size The receiver 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 won t sound right and may even damage the speaker The highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer With proper bass management the AVR 160 divides the source signal at a crossover point All information above the crossover point is played through the satellite speaker and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer Each loudspeaker in your system performs at its best delivering an enjoyable sound experience 32 STEP TWO Measure 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 further away from the listening position than others Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur due to different arrival
98. r conventional sources DVD Video 1 2 or 3 and may not be reassigned Use the 2 channel analog audio input for the source you assigned to the device in number 2 above e Any source using an HDMI Input requires no additional connection for audio unless The source doesn t output multichannel audio through its HDMI output Make a second connection to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs The source has an HDCP compliant DVI output for video only Assign a digital or analog audio input e For any source whose best audio connection is optical or coaxial digital audio assign one of the three Optical or three Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Do not connect both types of digital audio to the same source device e You may assign one of the 2 Channel Analog Audio Inputs to a digital source e You may also assign the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs if available to a digital source See page 25 e Use the 2 channel Analog Audio Input for the source selected for the device in number 2 above when the device is an analog source NOTE If the source device is a digital audio recorder it may be used with any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Inputs and the Coaxial Digital Audio Output Both coaxial and optical signals are available at either digital audio output To make analog recordings assign either the Analog 2 or 4 Audio Inputs to the recorder as both have recording outputs INSTALLATION You are now ready to begin inst
99. rces only one at a time for any source Digital Video If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs you have automatically made a video connection as the HDMI signal includes Figure 12 FM Antenna both digital audio and video components The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector See Figure 12 The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled Connect the two leads to the Analog Video spring terminals on the receiver The AM antenna leads have no polarity and you may connect them to either terminal See Figure 13 There are two types of analog video connections composite video and component video Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available The jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack or vice versa Both the chrominance color and luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable See Figure 10 Figure 13 AM Antenna Composite video cable T F Figure 10 Composite Video USB PORT Component video separates the video signal into three components one The USB Port on the AVR 160 is used only for software upgrades If an luminance Y and two sub sampled color signals Pb and Pr that are upgrade for the receiver s operating system is released in the future it may transmitted using thre
100. red surround mode category appears Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the OK Button to change the surround mode for the category SURROUND MUDE AUTO SELECT VIRTUAL STEREO MOUTE MUSIC VIDEO GAME BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 24 Surround Modes Menu Auto Select For digital programs such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack the AVR will automatically use the native surround format For 2 channel analog and PCM programs the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie Music mode Virtual Surround When only two main speakers are present in the system Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers Tee Stereo When 2 channel playback is desired select the number of speakers used for playback e 2CHSTEREO uses only two speakers As described on page 30 you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use Turn off the TONE setting and the AVR does the rest e 5CHSTEREO plays the left channel signal through the front and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker e 7CHSTEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO but adds the surround back speakers This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present Movie Use when a surround mode is desired for movie playback Logic 7 Mov
101. reen Pb Blue Pr Red Composite Yellow HDMI Connections digital audio video HDMI e Figure 1 Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker They contain two wire conductors or leads inside plastic insulation that are differentiated in some way such as with colors or stripes The differentiation preserves polarity without which low frequency performance can suffer Each speaker is connected to the receiver s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive 4 and one negative Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the receiver which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide above Table 1 The negative terminals are both black Bare wire cables are installed as follows see Figure 2 1 Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass through hole is revealed 2 Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole 3 Hand tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly Figure 2 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires aa a v s Subwoofer The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies bass which require more power To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier Usually a line level nonamplified connection is made from the receiver s Subwoofer Output to a correspon
102. rmation on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 160 or installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section at www harmankardon com PROCESSOR RESET If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge first turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on If this doesn t help reset the AVR NOTE A system 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 46 To reset the AVR 160 place it in Standby mode press the front panel Standby On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber Then press the front panel Surr Mode Button until the RESET message appears If the receiver 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 the Web site at www harmankardon com MEMORY If the AVR 160 is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain user settings for up to two weeks TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sam w v WU AM Tuner Section Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 40 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 0 0796 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms
103. rrently operating Night Mode 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 Track Skip These buttons have no effect on the receiver but are used with many source components to change tracks or chapters Dim Press this button to partially or fully dim the front panel display Transport Controls These buttons have no effect on the receiver but are used to control many source components By default when the remote is operating the receiver these buttons will control a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player or a DVD player Instructions for users on removal and disposal of used batteries Specification of included battery types m Pb These symbols shown on the product the packaging or in the manual or separate information sheet mean that the product itself as well as the batteries included or built into the product should never be thrown away with general household waste Take them to suitable collection points where proper treatment recycling and recovery take place in accordance with national or local legislation or European Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed of helps to save resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health s
104. simply and automatically However the AVR s Level Adjust menu allows you to calibrate the levels manually either using the system s test tone or while playing source material 1 Make sure all speakers have been placed and connected correctly 2 Adjust the number of speakers crossover distance and sub mode for each speaker in your system as described in Step Three 3 Measure the channel levels in one of these ways and adjust the channel levels using the Level Adjust menu a Preferably use a handheld SPL meter set to the C Weighting Slow scale Adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB b By ear Adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud C If you are using a handheld SPL meter with 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 Press the OSD Button to display the Master menu and then navigate to the MANUAL SETUP line Press the OK Button to display the Manual Setup menu Select the LEVEL ADJUST line and press the OK Button to display the Level Adjust menu See Figure 30 LEVEL ADJUST edB SBR 6dB 3dB SEL Jap Eri SL 14 laB SUB edB CHANNEL RESET OFF TEST TONE SEQ MANUAL TEST TOME OFF BALK I0 MANUAL SETUP Figure 30 Level Adjust Menu All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings 34 Channel Reset To reset all of the levels to their factory
105. source devices to the AVR Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last e Turn on the devices in this order TV AVR source devices ama ww v RED USING THE RADIO To select the AVR 1605 built in radio 1 Usethe front panel Y Buttons to scroll to the desired tuner band 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote Press it again to switch bands Use the Y Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station as displayed on the front panel and on screen The AVR defaults to automatic tuning meaning each press of the Y Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal strength is found To switch to manual tuning in which each press of the A V Buttons steps through a single frequency increment 0 05MHz for FM or 10kHz for AM press the Menu Button The Mode line will display the current setting Each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes When an FM station has been tuned toggling the tuning mode also switches between stereo and monaural play which may improve reception of weaker stations A total of 30 stations AM and FM together may be stored as presets When the desired station has been tuned press the OK Button and two dashes will flash Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number To tune a preset station Press the Preset Y Buttons or enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys RDS Operation The AVR 160 is equipped with
106. sually nonessential sections of the disc such as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are only available 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 discs menu Also make sure your player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than 2 channel PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting For any incoming signal only a limited number of surround modes are available Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 160 s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Multichannel digital recordings are found in the 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 channel formats The channels included in a 5 1 channel recording are front left front right center surround left surround right and LFE The LFE channel is denoted as 1 to represent the fact that it is limited to the low frequencies 6 1 Channel recordings add a single surround back channel and 7 1 channel recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to the 5 1 channel configuration New formats are available in 7 1 channel configurations The AVR 160 is able to play the new audio formats delivering a more exciting home theater experience NOTE To use the 6 1 and 7 1 channel surround modes the Surround Back channels must be enabled See the Manual Speake
107. tal audio and video signals between devices Connect up to three HDMl equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single cable connection When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display the AVR 160 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format but they will be passed through at the original resolution and will not be scaled The AVR s on screen menus are visible when the HDMI Output is used but only at 576i resolution The main video source will not be visible NOTES When connecting a DVl equipped display to one of the HDMI Outputs e Use an HDMI to DVI adapter e Make sure the display is HDCP compliant If it isn t do not connect it to an HDMI Output use an analog video connection instead e Always make a separate audio connection REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS C AC Power Cord After you have made all other connections plug the AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off It is usually left on and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control Coaxial 1 amp 2 and Optical 1 amp 2 Digital Audio Inputs If a source has a compatible digital audio output and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats such as Dolby Digital DTS and linear PCM Use only one type of digital audio connection for
108. tch is turned on Display lights but no sound or e Intermittent input connections picture Mute is on e Volume control is down No sound from any speaker e Amplifier is in protection mode due to PROTECT message appears on possible short front panel e Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems No sound from surround or center Incorrect surround mode speakers e Input is monaural e Incorrect configuration e Stereo or Mono program material Unit does not respond to remote Weak batteries in remote commands e Wrong device selected e Remote sensor is obscured Intermittent buzzing in tuner e Local interference SOLUTION e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet e Check whether outlet is switch controlled e Secure all input and speaker connections e Press Mute Button e Turn up volume control e Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends e Contact your local Harman Kardon service center e Select a mode other than Stereo e here is no surround information from mono sources e Check speaker configuration e Thesurround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs e Change remote batteries e Press the AVR Settings Button e Make certain front panel sensor is in line of sight of remote or connect an optional remote sensor e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Additional info
109. tically be selected e To listen to high resolution multichannel discs select the 8 CH DIRECT source NOTE The 6 8 Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control without digitizing or processing them It is not possible to change the surround mode or adjust any of the tone controls when using the 6 8 Channel Inputs Configure the bass management settings i e speaker size delay and output level on your source device to match the settings programmed using the EzSet EQ procedure which may be viewed using the Speaker Setup menu see Advanced Functions section Consult the owner s guide for your multichannel player for more information System Settings The AVR 160 offers system settings that make the receiver easier to use Access these settings by pressing the OSD Button and navigating to the SYSTEM SETUP line of the Master menu Press the OK Button to display the submenu See Figure 23 k SYSTEM SETUP t UFD FADE TIME OUT d VOLUME DEFAULT OFF DEFAULT VOL SET 654 HDMI AUDIO TO TU OFF SEMI OSD TIHE OUT 55 FULL OSD TIME OUT 205 BACK TU MASTER MENU Figure 23 System Setup Menu Screen 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 Dim function see below This sets the display to remain dark most of the time l
110. times Use the AVR s delay adjustment to compensate for real world speaker placements Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and write it down in Table A4 in the appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position enter your speaker distances as described in Step Three STEP THREE Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to program the receiver Sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible With the receiver and video display turned on press the OSD Button to display the Master menu Use the Y Button to move the cursor to the MANUAL SETUP line and press the OK Button to display the Manual Setup menu If you have run the EzSet EQ process the results were saved To tweak the EzSet EQ results or to configure the AVR 160 from scratch use the menu shown in Figure 26 MANUAL SETUP t NUMBER OF SPEAKERS SUB MODE LFE CROSSOVER DISTANCE LEVEL ADJUST BACK TOU MASTER MENU Figure 26 Manual Setup Menu NOTE All of the speaker setup submenus include the option to go back to the previous menu similar to what is shown at the bottom of Figure 26 For best results adjust the submenus in this order Number of Speakers Crossover Sub Mode Distance and Level Adjust ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Number of Speakers Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the OK Button See Figure 27 NUMBER OF SPEAKERS
111. tinues this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities in its class and a wealth of listening and viewing options To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver please read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit the Web site at www harmankardon com m rc pr sss Harman Kardon AVR 160 7 1 Channel Audio Video Receiver Audio Section e 40 Watts x 7 seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 0796 THD 280 watts total e High current capability ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback e All discrete amplifier circuitry e Quadruple crossover bass management e 24 Bit twin core Cirrus Logic CS 497024 DSP processor e 192kHz 24 bit A D and D A conversion e Sampling upconversion to 96kHz Surround Modes Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD e Dolby Pro Logic Il and IIx Movie Music and Game up to 96kHz e Harman Virtual Speaker e Harman Headphone e DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio e DTS 5 1 DTS Stereo DTS ES 6 1 Discrete and Matrix DTS 96 24 DTS Stereo e DTS Neo 6 Cinema 5 6 or 7 channel Music 5 6 or 7 channel up to 96kHz e Logic 7 Movie Music a
112. tor until the Program Indicator LED on the remote starts to flash then release it When pressed the Source Selector will light red briefly go dark and then relight when the Program Indicator LED starts to flash 4 Program the desired device type for any of the three HDMI selectors by pressing the corresponding Source Selector e Press DVD to operate a DVD player e Press VID1 to operate a VCR or PVR or a Harman Kardon digital media center e Press VID2 to operate a cable or satellite set top box 5 Entera codefro umber 1 above a Ifthe device turns off then press the Source Selector again to accept the code it will flash The remote will exit the Program mode o If the device does not turn off try entering another code If you run out of codes you may search through all of the codes in the remote library for that product type by pressing the or Y Button repeatedly until the device turns off When the device turns off enter the code by pressing the Source Selector it will flash The remote then exits Program mode 6 Onceyou have programmed a code try using some other functions to control the device Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several different models while other codes vary Repeat this process until you ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use 22 7 Find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Sour
113. udio For 2 channel materials the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode 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 category is set to a default surround mode e Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker e Stereo 7 channel stereo e Movie Logic 7 Movie e Music Logic 7 Music e Video Game Logic 7 Game E a The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present You may select a different mode The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system e Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker e Stereo 2 channel stereo 5 channel stereo or 7 channel stereo e Movie Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic Ilx Movie e Music Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic llx Music e Video Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio select the line from the Surround Select menu to override the AVR s automatic surround mode selection The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source is selected Please refer to Table A9 in the appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams Dolby Surround Settings Some additional settings are available f
114. ult values scroll down to the DELAY RESET setting and use the gt Buttons to change this setting to ON where it will remain until any of the speaker delay settings are changed 33 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS CT A V SYNC DELAY This line allows you to compensate for a lip sync problem in which a source device or the video display introduces a significant amount of video processing that causes the audio and video parts of the signal to lose synchronization You may delay the audio for all channels by up to 180 milliseconds to compensate NOTE Adjusting the A V Sync Delay using the Delay Button on the remote is recommended so as to view the picture while adjusting the audio delay With the program playing press the Delay Button and the A V SYNC DELAY message will appear on the front panel and in the semi OSD display Press the OK Button to display the current delay setting and use the 4 gt Buttons to adjust the setting until the picture and sound are back in sync STEP FOUR Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2 channel receiver the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels With up to seven main channels plus a subwoofer 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 EzSet EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you
115. upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that matches the desired selection and acceptable signal strength for quality reception m The tuner will make up to one complete scan of the entire FM band for the next station that matches the desired PTY type and has acceptable reception quality If no such station is found the display will read NONE for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use before the search 28 RECORDING Two channel analog and digital audio signals as well as composite signals are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs To make a recording connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks as described in the Installation section insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing NOTES 1 Analog and digital audio signals are not converted to the other format 2 Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections Use the analog audio connections to make an analog recording 3 HDMI and component video sources that are HDCP copyprotected are not available for recording 4 Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited AUX INPUT Enjoy the full p
116. vel between 10dB and 10dB The level settings are global for all sources and surround modes When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels select the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP option or press the OSD Button Record the level settings in Table A6 in the appendix AUDIO SETTINGS To adjust other audio settings such as the tone controls press the OSD Button to display the Master menu With the cursor pointing to INPUT SETUP press the OK Button to display the Input Setup menu where the source its title its component video and audio inputs and Auto Polling status may be adjusted as described in the Initial Setup section However this section will focus on the four audio settings BXR Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks Select On or leave at the default Off setting for non MP3 audio Tone Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active When it s OUT the tone controls are flat with no changes When it s IN the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon the tone control settings When an analog audio source is in use and the 2 Channel Stereo surround mode is selected setting the Tone Control to OUT places the unit in analog bypass mode Treble and Bass Boost or cut the high or low frequencies by up to 10dB 2dB at a time by using the gt Buttons The default setting is OdB When you have finished press the OSD Button ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ADVANCED REMO
117. vigation Buttons to change the input Although any digital audio input may be assigned to any source the analog audio inputs are all permanently dedicated to the source with which they are labeled lt gt Navigation These buttons are used to navigate the AVR s menus Set Press this button to select the currently highlighted item 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 Tuning Press these buttons to tune a radio station FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Ls 8 i f Surround Mode Press this button to select a surround sound e g multichannel mode Each press changes the surround mode category AUTO SELECT VIRTUAL STEREO MOVIE MUSIC VIDEO GAME To change the specific mode within the category use the Surround Select Buttons See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Surround Select 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 llx 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 numb

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