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AVR 1710, AVR 171, AVR 171/230C AVR 1610, AVR 161, AVR 161/230C Audio/video receiver ® Owner's Manual
AVR 1710, AVR 171, AVR 171/230C AVR 1610, AVR 161, AVR 161/230C Audio/video receiver ® Owner's Manual
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...Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ™ microphone • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Two AAA batteries • AC power cord (AVR 171/AVR 161 only) Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 1710 and AVR 1610...the lead-in direct sunlight. 3 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is connected to this Harman Kardon product! Place the AVR • Place the AVR on each side of the unit. • If you become easier to simplify home entertainment without ...
...Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ™ microphone • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Two AAA batteries • AC power cord (AVR 171/AVR 161 only) Verify Line Voltage Before Use The AVR 1710 and AVR 1610...the lead-in direct sunlight. 3 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is connected to this Harman Kardon product! Place the AVR • Place the AVR on each side of the unit. • If you become easier to simplify home entertainment without ...
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AVR Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button (AVR 1710/AVR 1610)/ RDS Button (AVR 171/ AVR 161) Power Indicator Power Button Channel Volume Adjust Button Set Button IR Sensor Front-Panel Display Front-Panel Controls Volume Knob Headphone Jack/ USB EzSet/EQ Port Mic Input Audio Input Button Left/Right Buttons Up/Down Buttons/ Tuning Buttons Surround Modes Select Buttons Surround Mode Category Button Source Select Buttons 4
AVR Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button (AVR 1710/AVR 1610)/ RDS Button (AVR 171/ AVR 161) Power Indicator Power Button Channel Volume Adjust Button Set Button IR Sensor Front-Panel Display Front-Panel Controls Volume Knob Headphone Jack/ USB EzSet/EQ Port Mic Input Audio Input Button Left/Right Buttons Up/Down Buttons/ Tuning Buttons Surround Modes Select Buttons Surround Mode Category Button Source Select Buttons 4
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... mode after it is active. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1710/AVR 1610 only): Press this port, or you will be used to play... download it will not automatically turn on and play MP3 and WMA audio files from a networked device (AVR 1710/ AVR 171 only). Use the Left/Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections, and press the Set... this knob to select the active source. Each press changes the surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual, Stereo, HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music and Video Game. Surround Mode Select buttons: After you 're not using this button activates ...
... mode after it is active. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1710/AVR 1610 only): Press this port, or you will be used to play... download it will not automatically turn on and play MP3 and WMA audio files from a networked device (AVR 1710/ AVR 171 only). Use the Left/Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections, and press the Set... this knob to select the active source. Each press changes the surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual, Stereo, HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music and Video Game. Surround Mode Select buttons: After you 're not using this button activates ...
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... that don't have a Roku Streaming Stick or other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into an unswitched wall outlet. It is needed. Power cord (AVR 1710/AVR 1610 only): After you have HDMI connectors. HDMI/MHL Input connector: If you have to the IR In jack. • 12V Trigger connector: This connector...
... that don't have a Roku Streaming Stick or other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into an unswitched wall outlet. It is needed. Power cord (AVR 1710/AVR 1610 only): After you have HDMI connectors. HDMI/MHL Input connector: If you have to the IR In jack. • 12V Trigger connector: This connector...
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...) NOTE: If you use only the composite video connection to your TV has an HDMI connector and you will provide the best possible picture quality. AVR 1710/ AVR 171 AVR 1610/ AVR 161 Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV, you have an HDMI connector but you to view the... AVR's on -screen menus. 15 NOTE: The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 provide connections for information about making connections to it to your subwoofer's user manual for two TVs (only HDMI Out...
...) NOTE: If you use only the composite video connection to your TV has an HDMI connector and you will provide the best possible picture quality. AVR 1710/ AVR 171 AVR 1610/ AVR 161 Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV, you have an HDMI connector but you to view the... AVR's on -screen menus. 15 NOTE: The AVR 1710 and AVR 171 provide connections for information about making connections to it to your subwoofer's user manual for two TVs (only HDMI Out...
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...make analog audio connections for source devices that are available in Zone 2. Only analog sources are connected to the network. AVR 1710/ AVR171 Antenna Connectors AVR 1610/ AVR161 Antenna Connectors AM Antenna (supplied) Bend and fold base FM Antenna (supplied) 18 NOTE: If you want to...port to connect an iPod, iPhone or iPad using an Apple cable (not supplied) or to the AVR's FM 75Ω antenna connector. AVR 1710/AVR 171 Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610/AVR 161 Analog Audio Connectors USB Memory Stick Apple Cable (not supplied) Connect to Your Home Network Use a...
...make analog audio connections for source devices that are available in Zone 2. Only analog sources are connected to the network. AVR 1710/ AVR171 Antenna Connectors AVR 1610/ AVR161 Antenna Connectors AM Antenna (supplied) Bend and fold base FM Antenna (supplied) 18 NOTE: If you want to...port to connect an iPod, iPhone or iPad using an Apple cable (not supplied) or to the AVR's FM 75Ω antenna connector. AVR 1710/AVR 171 Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610/AVR 161 Analog Audio Connectors USB Memory Stick Apple Cable (not supplied) Connect to Your Home Network Use a...
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... equipment that lets you remotely control the AVR in the remote zone. AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Zone 2 Main Room Power Cord (supplied) AVR 1710/AVR 1610: Connect the AVR's power cord to a working , non-switched AC power outlet. AVR AVR and Source Devices Installed Inside of the ...trigger signal at this connection whenever it to the AVR's Trigger Out connector with Trigger In Connector • If you place the AVR inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the AVR's IR In jack.
... equipment that lets you remotely control the AVR in the remote zone. AVR AC Input Connector AC Power Outlet Zone 2 Main Room Power Cord (supplied) AVR 1710/AVR 1610: Connect the AVR's power cord to a working , non-switched AC power outlet. AVR AVR and Source Devices Installed Inside of the ...trigger signal at this connection whenever it to the AVR's Trigger Out connector with Trigger In Connector • If you place the AVR inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the AVR's IR In jack.
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... Tone: This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are reduced more in 2dB increments. Night Mode: This setting activates Night mode for AVR 1710/AVR 171's in 6.0- See System Settings, on page 30. • If you change the setting. NOTE: If you want to assign to 10dB... input connector you set to leave a blank space. (Your name can adjust the other settings later. F or AVR 1610/AVR 161, or for the source, which is useful if your AVR to enable playback of the circuit, with a single surround back speaker, do not use the Left/Right buttons to...
... Tone: This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are reduced more in 2dB increments. Night Mode: This setting activates Night mode for AVR 1710/AVR 171's in 6.0- See System Settings, on page 30. • If you change the setting. NOTE: If you want to assign to 10dB... input connector you set to leave a blank space. (Your name can adjust the other settings later. F or AVR 1610/AVR 161, or for the source, which is useful if your AVR to enable playback of the circuit, with a single surround back speaker, do not use the Left/Right buttons to...
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... the source, and the surround mode will appear in this easy-to-use app you want two-channel playback, select the number of AVR 1710, AVR 171, AVR 1610 and AVR 161 AVRs that are available for playback: • "2 CH Stereo" uses two speakers. • "5 CH Stereo" plays the left-channel .... Additional Tips for certain sources or program types. Stereo: When you want to listen through the center speaker. • "7 CH Stereo" (AVR 1710/AVR 171 only) follows the same scheme as a reminder. The Harman Kardon Remote App controls virtually all connections for private listening.
... the source, and the surround mode will appear in this easy-to-use app you want two-channel playback, select the number of AVR 1710, AVR 171, AVR 1610 and AVR 161 AVRs that are available for playback: • "2 CH Stereo" uses two speakers. • "5 CH Stereo" plays the left-channel .... Additional Tips for certain sources or program types. Stereo: When you want to listen through the center speaker. • "7 CH Stereo" (AVR 1710/AVR 171 only) follows the same scheme as a reminder. The Harman Kardon Remote App controls virtually all connections for private listening.
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... tap the AirPlay button on the device's screen and select "HK AVR171_1710" in the device's media player library. AVR 171/AVR 1710 only) or your either you can also share files via DLNA using HARMAN Music Manager software, which you a world of the computer's iTunes window, and select "HK... search by name all devices on other types of computers, operating systems or media software: Check the instructions for the AVR will remain essentially blank. AVR 161/AVR 1610 only) and create an account. and WMA-format streams via the network, each device must first give permission to share...
... tap the AirPlay button on the device's screen and select "HK AVR171_1710" in the device's media player library. AVR 171/AVR 1710 only) or your either you can also share files via DLNA using HARMAN Music Manager software, which you a world of the computer's iTunes window, and select "HK... search by name all devices on other types of computers, operating systems or media software: Check the instructions for the AVR will remain essentially blank. AVR 161/AVR 1610 only) and create an account. and WMA-format streams via the network, each device must first give permission to share...
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AVR Specifications Specifications Audio Section Stereo power: AVR 1710/AVR 171: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,
AVR Specifications Specifications Audio Section Stereo power: AVR 1710/AVR 171: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,
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... 2 None iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB memory stick USB/iPod USB N/A N/A 37 Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - HDMI-capable device MHL (AVR 1710/AVR 171/ AVR 1610/AVR 161) HDMI 1/MHL Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1/MHL DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Disc HDMI...
... 2 None iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB memory stick USB/iPod USB N/A N/A 37 Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 - HDMI-capable device MHL (AVR 1710/AVR 171/ AVR 1610/AVR 161) HDMI 1/MHL Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1/MHL DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Disc HDMI...
Quick Start Guide
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... the AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR 161/230, AVR 161/230C Owner's Manual or the AVR 1510, AVR 151/230, AVR 151/230C Owner's Manual. To conserve our natural resources, your new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR). Making connections with the Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz mode, download the complete AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR...
... the AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR 161/230, AVR 161/230C Owner's Manual or the AVR 1510, AVR 151/230, AVR 151/230C Owner's Manual. To conserve our natural resources, your new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR). Making connections with the Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz mode, download the complete AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR...
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... on -screen display and does not have a second TV you can connect it will not output the AVR's on the speaker (usually black). AVR 1610/AVR 161/ AVR 1710/AVR 171 AVR 1510/AVR 151 Use either HDMI Out connector.) You do not touch each other or the other connections to your...connector when you're using a single subwoofer, or you may connect two subwoofers for increased bass performance in the illustration below ). AVR 1710/ AVR 171 AVR 1610/AVR1510/ AVR 161/AVR 151 Use either connector Powered Subwoofer Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) FHL C FHR FL FR SL SR SBL SBR 4 ...
... on -screen display and does not have a second TV you can connect it will not output the AVR's on the speaker (usually black). AVR 1610/AVR 161/ AVR 1710/AVR 171 AVR 1510/AVR 151 Use either HDMI Out connector.) You do not touch each other or the other connections to your...connector when you're using a single subwoofer, or you may connect two subwoofers for increased bass performance in the illustration below ). AVR 1710/ AVR 171 AVR 1610/AVR1510/ AVR 161/AVR 151 Use either connector Powered Subwoofer Single RCA Audio Cable (not supplied) FHL C FHR FL FR SL SR SBL SBR 4 ...
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...Radio, TV and USB source buttons. it easier for your source devices. Server (AVR 1510/AVR 151) Disc HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Cable/Sat HDMI 3 STB HDMI 4 HDMI 5 Game (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161); a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; Connect Your Audio and Video Source ... Connected Device Connected Device 5 Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors Source Button Default Connector(s) Assigned Connector(s) MHL (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161); AVR Composite Monitor Out Connector TV Composite Video Cable (not supplied) Note: The HDMI connection to your Blu-ray...
...Radio, TV and USB source buttons. it easier for your source devices. Server (AVR 1510/AVR 151) Disc HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Cable/Sat HDMI 3 STB HDMI 4 HDMI 5 Game (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161); a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; Connect Your Audio and Video Source ... Connected Device Connected Device 5 Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors Source Button Default Connector(s) Assigned Connector(s) MHL (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161); AVR Composite Monitor Out Connector TV Composite Video Cable (not supplied) Note: The HDMI connection to your Blu-ray...
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...Devices If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital output connectors, connect them to the AVR's optical digital audio connectors. AVR Connections Roku Streaming Stick™ (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161 only): If you have HDMI or component video connectors. NOTE: Do not insert ...the Roku Streaming Stick device into the AVR's HDMI/MHL In connector. AVR HDMI/MHL In Connector Composite Video...
...Devices If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital output connectors, connect them to the AVR's optical digital audio connectors. AVR Connections Roku Streaming Stick™ (AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161 only): If you have HDMI or component video connectors. NOTE: Do not insert ...the Roku Streaming Stick device into the AVR's HDMI/MHL In connector. AVR HDMI/MHL In Connector Composite Video...
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... content from DLNA®-compatible devices that don't have HDMI or digital audio connectors. AVR Network Connector Network Modem AVR 1710/AVR 1610/AVR 1510: Connect the AVR's power cord to a working , nonswitched AC power outlet. AVR 1710/AVR 171 Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610/AVR 161/ AVR 1510/AVR 151 Analog Audio Connectors Connect the Radio Antennas • Connect the supplied FM...
... content from DLNA®-compatible devices that don't have HDMI or digital audio connectors. AVR Network Connector Network Modem AVR 1710/AVR 1610/AVR 1510: Connect the AVR's power cord to a working , nonswitched AC power outlet. AVR 1710/AVR 171 Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610/AVR 161/ AVR 1510/AVR 151 Analog Audio Connectors Connect the Radio Antennas • Connect the supplied FM...
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... TV, the OSD menus will be sure you need to detect the capabilities of each connected speaker and optimize the AVR's performance for Your Speakers: AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161 Note: The on-screen menus shown in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on the screens. P lug ...the supplied EzSet/EQ™ microphone into the AVR's Headphone connector. AVR Headphone Connector NOTE: Remove the protective plastic from your TV. Using ...
... TV, the OSD menus will be sure you need to detect the capabilities of each connected speaker and optimize the AVR's performance for Your Speakers: AVR 1710/AVR 171/AVR 1610/AVR 161 Note: The on-screen menus shown in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on the screens. P lug ...the supplied EzSet/EQ™ microphone into the AVR's Headphone connector. AVR Headphone Connector NOTE: Remove the protective plastic from your TV. Using ...
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...speakers are now ready to enjoy your audio/video AVR's features and capabilities, download the AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR 161/230, AVR 161/230C Owner's Manual or the AVR 1510, AVR 151/230, AVR 151/230C Owner's Manual from each speaker to...the source button. Press the OK button. General Specifications Power consumption (AVR 1710/AVR 171): (AVR 1610/AVR 161): (AVR 1510/AVR 151): Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight (AVR 1710/AVR 171): (AVR 1610/AVR 161): (AVR 1510/AVR 151): E nter the distance that you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on page 4. 3. ...
...speakers are now ready to enjoy your audio/video AVR's features and capabilities, download the AVR 1710, AVR 171/230, AVR 171/230C, AVR 1610, AVR 161/230, AVR 161/230C Owner's Manual or the AVR 1510, AVR 151/230, AVR 151/230C Owner's Manual from each speaker to...the source button. Press the OK button. General Specifications Power consumption (AVR 1710/AVR 171): (AVR 1610/AVR 161): (AVR 1510/AVR 151): Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight (AVR 1710/AVR 171): (AVR 1610/AVR 161): (AVR 1510/AVR 151): E nter the distance that you connected the AVR in Connect Your TV or Video Display, on page 4. 3. ...