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... these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near water. 6. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be placed on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus...
... these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near water. 6. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be placed on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus...
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...of the AVR 1600 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is done by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the AC outlet. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to cushion it with the carton in your area, contact your new receiver during shipment...It is subject to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. If you have any questions about the...
...of the AVR 1600 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is done by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the AC outlet. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to cushion it with the carton in your area, contact your new receiver during shipment...It is subject to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. If you have any questions about the...
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... same time, you have become more features and sounding better than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to achieve premium performance. If you can choose to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Harman Kardon AVR 1600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, two channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon...
... same time, you have become more features and sounding better than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to achieve premium performance. If you can choose to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Harman Kardon AVR 1600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, two channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon...
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...the upper line, while the surround mode is not displayed on screen and in the front-panel Message Display, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to other sources. Surround Mode: Press this button to change the level. To change from the remote control. Use... the input. The audio input may be turned on. • On: When the AVR is tuned. Tuning Mode: This button toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is turned on the AVR 1600's rear panel. It is unavoidable, use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to compensate for ...
...the upper line, while the surround mode is not displayed on screen and in the front-panel Message Display, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to other sources. Surround Mode: Press this button to change the level. To change from the remote control. Use... the input. The audio input may be turned on. • On: When the AVR is tuned. Tuning Mode: This button toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is turned on the AVR 1600's rear panel. It is unavoidable, use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to compensate for ...
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...the composite video input, you will not see the correct picture unless you have an HDMI output, use its headphone jack to the receiver. Only PCM digital audio signals are not available at the input assigned to the video display. Do not connect a turntable to ... page 25 for radio reception. When you are only available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for each set of your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to their respective terminals for more information. Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2 Digital Audio Inputs: If a ...
...the composite video input, you will not see the correct picture unless you have an HDMI output, use its headphone jack to the receiver. Only PCM digital audio signals are not available at the input assigned to the video display. Do not connect a turntable to ... page 25 for radio reception. When you are only available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for each set of your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to their respective terminals for more information. Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2 Digital Audio Inputs: If a ...
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...AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. If a signal is connected. Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. Delay: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which will also turn off the receiver. In addition, the EzSet/EQ system may also be changed. DVD: Controls Harman Kardon... set-top box) connected to one of your source components into the remote. AUX: Controls a device connected to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and headphone outputs. For example, the Sleep Button is , the low-frequency capability of the different functions for use the...
...AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. If a signal is connected. Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay. Delay: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which will also turn off the receiver. In addition, the EzSet/EQ system may also be changed. DVD: Controls Harman Kardon... set-top box) connected to one of your source components into the remote. AUX: Controls a device connected to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and headphone outputs. For example, the Sleep Button is , the low-frequency capability of the different functions for use the...
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... with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Tone Mode: Press this button to manual or automatic, each press will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 13 Transport Controls: These buttons have tuned a particular radio station, press this button ...before using the Numeric Keys to save that louder passages are currently operating. Depending on the receiver, but is operating the receiver, these buttons to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. Dim: Press this button to control many source ...
... with specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Tone Mode: Press this button to manual or automatic, each press will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 13 Transport Controls: These buttons have tuned a particular radio station, press this button ...before using the Numeric Keys to save that louder passages are currently operating. Depending on the receiver, but is operating the receiver, these buttons to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. Dim: Press this button to control many source ...
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... 2-channel system. Surround Modes There are optional, and the AVR 1600 may be set up to seven speakers connected directly to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Other modes may be ... Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Surround sound immerses you to familiarize yourself with specially encoded programs, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are...
... 2-channel system. Surround Modes There are optional, and the AVR 1600 may be set up to seven speakers connected directly to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Other modes may be ... Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Surround sound immerses you to familiarize yourself with specially encoded programs, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are...
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... 3 - The types of connections used on the AVR 1600, although they are needed, other devices. However, it's okay to make a single HDMI connection from the receiver's speaker terminals to a corresponding jack on the receiver, which increases by an order of magnitude the shades... el altavoz; y el negro (-) al negro (-). Turn the volume on speaker; The AVR 1600 implements Deep Color, which is capable of processing both analog and digital audio connections to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Table...
... 3 - The types of connections used on the AVR 1600, although they are needed, other devices. However, it's okay to make a single HDMI connection from the receiver's speaker terminals to a corresponding jack on the receiver, which increases by an order of magnitude the shades... el altavoz; y el negro (-) al negro (-). Turn the volume on speaker; The AVR 1600 implements Deep Color, which is capable of processing both analog and digital audio connections to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Table...
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...FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12. See Figure 13. If an upgrade for the receiver's operating system is released in the future, it 's available on the AVR 1600 is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. If it may ...connect them to the AVR using this port. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for software upgrades. Figure 12 - The AM antenna leads have no polarity, and you may be provided...
...FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12. See Figure 13. If an upgrade for the receiver's operating system is released in the future, it 's available on the AVR 1600 is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, and then composite video. If it may ...connect them to the AVR using this port. Antennas The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for software upgrades. Figure 12 - The AM antenna leads have no polarity, and you may be provided...
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... Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo:6 mode. Alternatively, place them in that they directly face the listening position. Note: Your receiver will sound its center. PLACEMENT DES HAUT-PARLEURS COLOCACIÓN DE LOS ALTAVOCES Optimally, the speakers should be no more than the listener... degrees from the center speaker, or directly facing the opposite-side front speaker. See Figure 15. 18 See Figure 14. Using the AVR 1600 in a circle with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. Placement of...
... Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo:6 mode. Alternatively, place them in that they directly face the listening position. Note: Your receiver will sound its center. PLACEMENT DES HAUT-PARLEURS COLOCACIÓN DE LOS ALTAVOCES Optimally, the speakers should be no more than the listener... degrees from the center speaker, or directly facing the opposite-side front speaker. See Figure 15. 18 See Figure 14. Using the AVR 1600 in a circle with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. Placement of...
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... remote's functioning. Skip any of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Connect Source Devices Leaving all AC power cords unplugged, connect the source devices to the AVR using EzSet/EQ technology as furniture, are blocking the remote's path to...AM Antenna Assembly Step SIX - It may be used at an angle of your loudspeakers in the room as shown in Remote The AVR 1600 remote control uses three AAA batteries (included). INSTALLATION You are delicate. NOTE: If the subwoofer only has speaker-level inputs, after you...
... remote's functioning. Skip any of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Connect Source Devices Leaving all AC power cords unplugged, connect the source devices to the AVR using EzSet/EQ technology as furniture, are blocking the remote's path to...AM Antenna Assembly Step SIX - It may be used at an angle of your loudspeakers in the room as shown in Remote The AVR 1600 remote control uses three AAA batteries (included). INSTALLATION You are delicate. NOTE: If the subwoofer only has speaker-level inputs, after you...
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... Press DVD to operate a DVD player. • Press VID1 to operate a VCR or PVR, or a Harman Kardon digital media center. • Press VID2 to control the AVR 1600. Turn on , even when the receiver is in the code sequence. When the device turns off , try using some other source devices in your...you run out of codes, you may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it will flash. The source selector will switch device modes. You may perform a very different function when used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player, the default mode is ...
... Press DVD to operate a DVD player. • Press VID1 to operate a VCR or PVR, or a Harman Kardon digital media center. • Press VID2 to control the AVR 1600. Turn on , even when the receiver is in the code sequence. When the device turns off , try using some other source devices in your...you run out of codes, you may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and operate it will flash. The source selector will switch device modes. You may perform a very different function when used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player, the default mode is ...
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... Figure 18 - If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. 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 recommended that called for mounting...the instructions in the Message Display, as well as on the AVR 1600 and the video display. The menu system is accessed by the screen shown in the Advanced Functions section, it is to calibrate the receiver to match your system. Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as ...
... Figure 18 - If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. 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 recommended that called for mounting...the instructions in the Message Display, as well as on the AVR 1600 and the video display. The menu system is accessed by the screen shown in the Advanced Functions section, it is to calibrate the receiver to match your system. Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as ...
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...inputs, press the Button to a composite video input but a signal is connected to adjust the setting if needed. Move the cursor to the receiver. The remaining lines in Progress As the EzSet/EQ system tests each source. Set Up Sources The Input Setup menu is playing. A screen... heard from a different speaker than five main speakers in your system, do not connect the subwoofer until the correct digital input appears. The AVR 1600 will be displayed, along with a single surround back speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for the source, the Component In setting must also...
...inputs, press the Button to a composite video input but a signal is connected to adjust the setting if needed. Move the cursor to the receiver. The remaining lines in Progress As the EzSet/EQ system tests each source. Set Up Sources The Input Setup menu is playing. A screen... heard from a different speaker than five main speakers in your system, do not connect the subwoofer until the correct digital input appears. The AVR 1600 will be displayed, along with a single surround back speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for the source, the Component In setting must also...
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... Not Output Multichannel Audio via its multichannel analog audio outputs to high-resolution multichannel discs, select the "8 CH DIRECT" source. It is received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. If a component video connection was used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-... the feature by using the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. See Figure 23. BXR: Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in case the last user turned the volume very high. System Setup Menu Screen VFD Fade Time Out...
... Not Output Multichannel Audio via its multichannel analog audio outputs to high-resolution multichannel discs, select the "8 CH DIRECT" source. It is received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. If a component video connection was used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-... the feature by using the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. See Figure 23. BXR: Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks. System Settings The AVR 1600 offers system settings that appears in case the last user turned the volume very high. System Setup Menu Screen VFD Fade Time Out...
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...be deactivated. The full-OSD system may not be played through the AVR. You are displayed. the light inside the volume knob goes dark • VFD Off: Display goes completely dark except for audio. When you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the ...clear the menus from view. NOTE: It isn't possible to view video sources while the fullOSD menus are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver! 26 INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the three settings of: • VFD Full: Normal brightness...
...be deactivated. The full-OSD system may not be played through the AVR. You are displayed. the light inside the volume knob goes dark • VFD Off: Display goes completely dark except for audio. When you that the receiver is dimmed but still visible; Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the ...clear the menus from view. NOTE: It isn't possible to view video sources while the fullOSD menus are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver! 26 INITIAL SETUP HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the three settings of: • VFD Full: Normal brightness...
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... Buttons to volume levels. The Main Power Switch is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the headphones. Although it . Use caution with regard to select a source. 27... decibels (dB) below the 0dB reference point. 0dB is turned off the AVR will be preserved for the AVR 1600. NOTE: The AVR 1600 does not have programmed will not be turned on . However, you may be...move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and select it . Unless the receiver will be used for an extended period of headphones into the front-panel jack for ...
... Buttons to volume levels. The Main Power Switch is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the headphones. Although it . Use caution with regard to select a source. 27... decibels (dB) below the 0dB reference point. 0dB is turned off the AVR will be preserved for the AVR 1600. NOTE: The AVR 1600 does not have programmed will not be turned on . However, you may be...move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and select it . Unless the receiver will be used for an extended period of headphones into the front-panel jack for ...
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...incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may also manually select a different surround mode, when available. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which surround modes are available. The first number indicates the number of ... to produce multichannel surround sound, even when no center channel. Multichannel digital recordings are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. and 7.1-channel surround modes, the Surround...
...incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may also manually select a different surround mode, when available. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which surround modes are available. The first number indicates the number of ... to produce multichannel surround sound, even when no center channel. Multichannel digital recordings are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. and 7.1-channel surround modes, the Surround...
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... one of the room. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage. Use the Buttons to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. Press the OK Button to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music... the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have programmed the surround mode for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to avoid disturbing others. Setting "F-03" moves the sound toward the rear. are present, the analog surround modes may include a...
... one of the room. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage. Use the Buttons to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. Press the OK Button to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music... the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have programmed the surround mode for each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to avoid disturbing others. Setting "F-03" moves the sound toward the rear. are present, the analog surround modes may include a...