Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Wet Location Marking; SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or a...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; UNPACKING
3 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current.Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended cancreate a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any question...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; WARNING; For Canadian model
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Speaker Connections 18 Subwoofer 18 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 18 Audio Connections 18 Digital Audio...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon; Audio Section
5 INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 1600 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/orspecial promotions. Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon ® product! For more than fifty years, the Harman Ka...
Page 6 - Audio Inputs
6 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • Tape • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • Auxiliary mini-jack Audio/Video Inputs • Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • Two Component Video 100MHz • Three HDMI ™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color ) • Transcodes component video to ...
Page 7 - FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
7 FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS Digital Input Na viga tion Tuning S urround Mode S urround Mode S ource S elector s Headphone Jack/Ez S et/E Q Microphone Input Digital Audio Input s (Optical 3 and C oaxial 3) Remote IR S en s or Video 3 Analog Audio and Video Input s U S B P ort Tuning Mode S tandby/On S wi...
Page 8 - Channel Level Control:
8 FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: • Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear- panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. • Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. • On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns whit...
Page 9 - REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS
9 REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS 6 /8 C hannel Input s DVD Audio/Video Input s HDMI Monitor Output HDMI 1- 3 Input s C enter S peaker Output s Main P o wer S witch C omponent 1 & 2 Input s C omponent Video Monitor Output Video Monitor Output Video 1 Audio/Video Input s & Output s S urround Back/ Z...
Page 11 - MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; IR Tran; To make it easier to follow the instructions
11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6/8CH IR Tran s mitter Len s Program Indicator Power On AVR S elector AM/FM Te s t Tone S leep On- S creen Di s play C hannel Level Digital Input Tuning Mode Direct S tation Entry Tuning Tone Mode Night Mode Track S kip Tran s port C ontrol s Power Off Mute Input S e...
Page 12 - IR Transmitter Lens:
12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices,including the AVR itself and a device connected to the AuxiliaryInput. During the installation process, you may program the codesfor each of your source components into the remote. Each time youwish to op...
Page 13 - Preset Stations Selector:
13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this button, then the numeric keys, to save that station as a radiopreset. Tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station. Depending on whether the tuning mode has been set to manual or automatic,eac...
Page 14 - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER; Ty pical Home Theater System
14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself withsome basic concepts unique to multichannel surround soundreceivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. Ty pical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver...
Page 15 - color-coding standard. Some of these connectors; Table 1 – Connection Color Guide; Speaker Connections; Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed.; Subwoofer; HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your; Digital Audio; CONNECTIONS
15 There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and thesource devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab-lished the CEA ® color-coding standard. Some of these connectors are not used on the AVR 1600, although the...
Page 16 - Analog Audio; Video Connections; Digital Video
16 NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multi-channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con-nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still usedfor video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materialsthat...
Page 17 - Copy-protected sources are not available at the; ANTENNAS; USB PORT
17 CONNECTIONS If it’s available on your video display, an HDMI connection is recom-mended as the best quality connection, followed by componentvideo, and then composite video. NOTE: Copy-protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs. ANTENNAS The AVR 1600 uses separate ...
Page 18 - Front Speaker Placement; Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel; Subwoofer Placement; Your receiver will sound its best when the same; SPEAKER PLACEMENT
18 Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listeningposition at its center. The speakers should be angled so that theydirectly 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 vid...
Page 19 - GE T TING STARTED; Table 2 – Source Assignment Worksheet
Installing the AVR 1600 and connecting it to the other system componentscan be complicated. To simplify installation, it is suggested that youdesign your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and videoconnections to other comp...
Page 21 - INSTALLATION; ug
21 INSTALLATION You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning toconnect the various components to the receiver, turn off all devices,including the AVR 1600, and unplug their power cords. Don’t pl ug in any of the power cor ds u ntil yo u have fini s he d makin g all of yo u r conne...
Page 22 - STEP NINE – Turn On the AVR 1600
22 INSTALLATION While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either aHarman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon 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 playeroperation, press and hold ...
Page 23 - INITIAL SETUP; USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM; IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:; STEP ONE –
23 INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 1600 to match your actualsystem. A video display must be connected to one of the videomonitor outputs on the receiver. USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remoteand the front-panel mes...
Page 24 - Set Up Sources; Audio In
24 INITIAL SETUP NOTE: If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system, do not use the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceedas described in the Advanced Functions section. If you haveselected a 6.1-channel configuration with a single surroundback speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration ...
Page 25 - System Settings; Volume Default and Default Volume Set:
25 INITIAL SETUP to enjoy the sound mix created by your favorite movie and musicartists. 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...
Page 27 - OPERATION
27 OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed abasic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. TURNING ON THE AVR 1600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the “On” position. ThePower Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating...
Page 28 - VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:; USING THE RADIO
28 OPERATION • Using the on-screen menus, press the OSD Button, highlight “Input Setup” and press the OK Button. Use the 7 / 3 Buttons to select a source. • 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...
Page 30 - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS; Analog Audio Signals; DSP Surround Off Mode:; Digital Audio Signals
30 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 1600’s performance is handled automatically,with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 1600 iscapable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes.In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments availableare described. AUDIO PROCES...
Page 31 - Dolby Surround Settings; MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP
31 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS “3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present. The second number indicates whether any surround channels arepresent: “0” indicates that no surround information is present. “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present. “2” indicates...
Page 32 - STEP TWO – Measure Speaker Distances; Button to move the; All of the speaker setup submenus include the Back; Number of Speakers; Right speakers are always
32 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of eachspeaker, and optimizes the AVR 1600’s performance. If you areunable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make furtheradjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus. Before beginning, place y...
Page 33 - Crossover Menu; Sub Mode
33 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Crossover Menu After you have programmed the number of speakers, return to theManual Setup menu (see Figure 29). Navigate to the Crossover lineand press the OK Button to display the Crossover menu (see Figure 28). Figure 28 – Crossover Menu The AVR will only display those speak...
Page 34 - AUDIO SETTINGS
With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imagingbecomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is toensure that each channel is heard at the listening position withequal loudness. EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply and automatically. However, the AVR’s...
Page 35 - Dim Function
35 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS or a remote command is received, and going dark again 5 secondsafter the last command. The VFD FADE TIME OUT feature also caus-es the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a changein the incoming signal is detected, but the display immediatelybegins to fade to da...
Page 36 - Macros
36 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS You may reassign the transport control punch-through programmingfor the AVR, VID2 and VID3 devices to other devices, such as CD. Ifyou wish to remove transport control punch-through altogether forthe AVR, VID2 or VID3 device, follow the same procedure as for programming punch-t...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Symptom
37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Power Switch is turned on • Check whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Secure all i...
Page 38 - Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections; Device Type; APPENDIX
Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 1600 Source Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) • One of Component Video 2, Video 1 S-Video TiVo or other and...
Page 39 - Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults; Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults
39 Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel Title INT. TUNER Component Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Video Input Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI HDMI...
Page 40 - Table A5 – Source Input Settings; Table A6 – Speaker/Channel Settings
Table A5 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel Title INT. TUNER Video Input ComponentVideo Input Digital N/A N/A N/A Audio Input Analog AVR TUNER 6-/8-CH Audio Input Auto Poll 40 APPENDIX Table A6 – Speaker/Channel Settings Sou...
Page 41 - Table A7 – Remote Control Codes; Source Input; Table A8 – System Settings; Feature
41 APPENDIX Table A7 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type (circle one) Remote Control Code Video 1 VCR, PVR, DMC Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV HDMI 1 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite HDMI 2 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite HDMI 3 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite DVD DVD, Harman ...
Page 42 - Table A 9 – Surround Modes; Surround Mode
42 APPENDIX Table A 9 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,3/2/....
Page 43 - Table A 9 –; continued
43 APPENDIX Table A 9 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, Movie back channel. 3/2/.0 or .1, EX • Analog (2-channel)• Tuner• PCM (32k...
Page 45 - Refer to the numbered buttons in this image
45 APPENDIX 1 3 6 9 16 19 22 25 31 34 2 5 8 18 21 24 27 29 33 4 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 23 26 28 30 32 35 37 36 38 40 39 41 42 44 43 45 46 48 47 49 50 52 51 54 55 56 57 53 59 60 61 63 62 64 65 66 58 Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List. Figure 32 – Remote Contro...
Page 46 - Table A10 – Remote Control Function List
46 APPENDIX Table A10 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 HDMI 1/2/3) 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power...
Page 48 - Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV
48 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 192 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 037 122 123 128 AUDIOVOX 012 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CONTEC 045 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 12...
Page 52 - AVR 1600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
52 Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD,both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L & R channels: 30 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center chann...
Page 53 - NOTES
