Harman/Kardon AVR 170 Owner's Manual Page 1

Audio/video receiverAVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230COwner’s Manual

AVR10Introduction to Home Theater and Place Your SpeakersIntroduction to Home TheaterThis introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself

AVR11EnglishTypes of Home Theater System ConnectionsTypes of Home Theater System ConnectionsThere are different types of audio and video connections

AVR12Types of Home Theater System Connections, continuedDigital Audio Connections – OpticalOptical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a

AVR13EnglishMaking ConnectionsMaking ConnectionsCAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the

AVR14Making Connections, continuedHDMI devicesIf any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using those connectors will provide the best possibl

AVR15EnglishMaking Connections, continuedAudio recordersConnect an analog audio recorder’s inputs to the AVR’s analog audio Rec Out connectors. The re

AVR16Making Connections, continued, and Set Up the Remote ControlConnect to AC PowerConnect the AC power cord to the AVR’s AC Input connector and then

AVR17EnglishSet Up the AVRSet Up the AVRTurn On the AVR1. Set the rear-panel Main Power switch to “On.” (The front-panel Power indicator will glow am

AVR18Set Up the AVR, continued8. Select “5.1.”9. The test will begin. Make sure that the room is quiet while the test noise is playing through the

AVR19EnglishOperating Your AVRc) When you have finished, select “Apply & Save,” and press the OK button. The AVR will refresh the network connecti

AVR2Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 3SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3PLACE THE AVR 3FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS

AVR20Operating Your AVR, continuedListening to FM and AM RadioSelect the Radio source. Use the Tuning Up/Down buttons to tune a station, which will be

AVR21EnglishOperating Your AVR, continuedPlaying files on a USB device1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port. IMPORTANT: Do not c

AVR22Operating Your AVR, continued, and Advanced FunctionsListening to Media via AirPlayIf you have connected the AVR to a network router that has Wi

AVR23EnglishAdvanced Functions, continuedAdvanced FunctionsMuch of the adjusting and configuration your AVR requires is handled automatically, with lit

AVR24Advanced Functions, continuedDolby Pro Logic II Music Mode AdjustmentsWhen you select Dolby PLII as the music surround mode, additional adjustmen

AVR25EnglishAdvanced Functions, continuedCrossoverAfter you return to the Manual Setup menu, navigate to the Crossover line and press the OK button to

AVR26Advanced Functions, continuedTo set your levels using the AVR’s internal test tone, select the menu’s Test Tone Seq line and use the Left/Right b

AVR27EnglishAdvanced Functions, continuedTo program punch-through control while operating any device:1. For three seconds, press and hold the Source

AVR28TroubleshootingSymptom Cause SolutionUnit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on• No AC power • Ensure that the power cord is plu

AVR29EnglishSpecificationsSpecificationsAudio SectionStereo power: 100W per channel, two channels driven @6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <1.0% THDMultichannel p

AVR3EnglishIntroduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the AVRIntroductionThank you for choosing this Harman Kardon® pr

AVR30AppendixTable A1 – Recommended Source Component ConnectionsDevice TypeAVR SourceDefault Audio Connection Default Video ConnectionCable TV, Satell

AVR31EnglishAppendixTable A5 – Speaker/Channel SettingsFront LeftFront RightCenter Surround Left Surround Right SubwooferNumber of SpeakersONCrossover

AVR32AppendixTable A8 – Surround ModesSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio chan

AVR33EnglishAppendixSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS-HD DTS-HD is a high-definition audio format that complements the high-de

AVR34AppendixRefer to the numbered buttons when using the Remote Control Function List

AVR35EnglishAppendixTable A9 – Remote Control Function ListNo.Button NameAVR FunctionDVDBlu-ray Disc PlayerGame TV TiVo/DVRDMC Music ServerCable T

AVR36AppendixNo.Button NameAVR FunctionDVDBlu-ray Disc PlayerGame TV TiVo/DVRDMC Music ServerCable TunerSatellite TuneriPod/USB36 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

AVR37EnglishAppendixTable A10 – Remote Control Product Codes: TVTV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberA MARK 132 122 ACER 143 167

AVR38AppendixTV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberDIBOSS 186 DIGIFUSION 184DIGI LINK 200 DIGITREX 192DISH NETWORK 188 DIXI 022D

AVR39EnglishAppendixTable A10 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV (cont.)TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberHYTEK 016 HYUNDAI 220 236IKASU 212ILO

AVR4Front-Panel ControlsFront-Panel ControlsPower Indicator/ Power ButtonMessage DisplayVolume KnobSurround Mode Select ButtonsSet ButtonIR SensorChan

AVR40AppendixTable A10 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV (cont.)TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberMINERVA 084 200 096 077 076 075 011MINTEK 065

AVR41EnglishAppendixTable A10 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV (cont.)TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberSELECO 078 199 198 195 025 022SHARP 13

AVR42AppendixTable A11 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVDDVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAPEX 033 APEX DIGITAL 061

AVR43EnglishAppendixSAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberCANAL PLUS (CANAL+) 313 CHANNEL MASTER 361 325 321 320CHAPARRAL 451 316 315CI

AVR44AppendixSAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberRADIOLA 353 RADIX 347 RCA 335 490 465 439 301 458 358 367REALISTIC 480

AVR45EnglishAppendixTable A13 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable (cont.)Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberHITACHI 188 001 JASCO 11

AVR46AppendixMusic Server/Brand Setup Code NumberIOMEGA 022 023 LOGITECH 012 MICROSOFT 003 NAIM 011 NETGEAR 020 021 NIXEUS 024

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AVR5EnglishFront-Panel Controls, continuedFront-Panel Controls, continuedPower indicator/Power button: The AVR has four different power modes:• Off (

AVR6Rear-Panel ConnectorsRear-Panel ConnectorsHDMI Input ConnectorsHDMI Monitor Out ConnectorRadio Antenna ConnectorsSubwoofer ConnectorAnalog Audio I

AVR7EnglishRear-Panel Connectors, continuedRear-Panel Connectors, continuedRadio Antenna connectors: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their

AVR8System Remote Control FunctionsSystem Remote Control FunctionsIR Transmitter LensMute ButtonSource Selector ButtonsChannel Volume Adjust ButtonVol

AVR9EnglishSystem Remote Control Functions, continuedSystem Remote Control Functions, continuedIn addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is c