Harman/Kardon AVR 171 Owner's Manual

®Audio/video receiverAVR 1710, AVR 171, AVR 171/230C AVR 1610, AVR 161, AVR 161/230COwner’s Manual

10AVRIntroduction to Home TheaterIntroduction to Home TheaterThis introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts

11ENGLISHAVRPlace Your SpeakersPlace Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s directions an

12AVRTypes of Home Theater System ConnectionsTypes of Home Theater System Connections There are different types of audio and video connections used to

13ENGLISHAVRTypes of Home Theater System ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections – CoaxialCoaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in

14AVRTypes of Home Theater System Connections and Making ConnectionsNetwork ConnectorThe AVR’s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio o

15ENGLISHAVRMaking ConnectionsConnect Your SubwooferUse a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoof

16AVRMaking ConnectionsConnect Your Audio and Video Source DevicesSource devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. a Blu-ray Dis

17ENGLISHAVRMaking ConnectionsRoku Streaming Stick™:If you have a Roku Streaming Stick device, insert it into the AVR’s HDMI/MHL In connector. NOTE: D

18AVRMaking ConnectionsConnect Your Coaxial Digital Audio DevicesIf your non-HDMI source device has a coaxial digital output, connect it t

19ENGLISHAVRMaking ConnectionsAVR 1710/AVR 171 only: Install a Multizone SystemIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically

AVRTable of Contents2INTRODUCTION 3SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3PLACE THE AVR 3FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS

20AVRMaking ConnectionsConnect IR EquipmentThe AVR is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the AVR in a variety of

21ENGLISHAVRSet Up the Remote ControlSet Up the Remote ControlInstall the Batteries in the Remote ControlRemove the remote control’s battery cove

22AVRSet Up the AVRIn this section, you will configure the AVR to match your actual system’s makeup. Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using o

23ENGLISHAVR7. Select “Auto: EzSet/EQ”.8. If you have a subwoofer connected, select “Yes with Sub.” Otherwise, select “Yes without Sub.”9.

24AVRSet Up the AVRLip Sync: This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from the source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip-sy

25ENGLISHAVROperating Your AVROperating Your AVRNow that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin

26AVRHARMAN NSP: A HARMAN proprietary technology, NSP uses sophisticated digital processing to deliver a true natural sounding three-d

27ENGLISHAVR4. Select a file to begin playback. The USB play screen will appear. Any ID3 information will be displayed, along with the track’s elapsed

28AVROperating Your AVRTo initiate AirPlay streaming to the AVR:To initiate AirPlay streaming from a computer with iTunes, launch iTunes, click on •t

29ENGLISHAVROperating Your AVR and Advanced FunctionsPlaying Media from a Roku Streaming Stick When you connect a Roku Streaming Stick to the

ENGLISHAVRIntroduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the AVR3IntroductionThank you for choosing this Harman Kardon pr

30AVRThe first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “1” represents a monophonic recording (usually an older program that

31ENGLISHAVRStep One – Determine Your Speakers’ Crossover FrequenciesWithout using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR can’t detect how many spea

32AVRAdvanced FunctionsFor each speaker group, select one of these eight crossover frequencies: Large, 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz,

33ENGLISHAVRAdvanced FunctionsNotes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems:While setting your system’s individual speaker volume le

34AVRSystem SettingsSystem SettingsThe AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVR’s features operate. Press the OSD

35ENGLISHAVRTroubleshootingSymptom Cause SolutionUnit does not function •NoACpower •EnsurethatthepowercordispluggedintoaliveACpower o

36AVRSpecificationsSpecificationsAudio SectionStereo power: AVR 1710/AVR 171: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THDAVR

37ENGLISHAVRAppendixAppendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 – Recommended Source Component ConnectionsDevice Type AVR So

38AVRAppendixTable A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsDefault SettingsYour Settings Position 1Your Settings Position 2Front Left/Right Speakers ONCe

39ENGLISHAVRAppendixTable A4 – Source SettingsCable/ SatDisc MHL Radio TV iPod/ USB Network /vTunerGame AUX STB Audio BluetoothConnected Device USB N

AVRFront-Panel ControlsFront-Panel ControlsPower IndicatorFront-Panel DisplayVolume KnobSet ButtonIR SensorPower ButtonLeft/Right ButtonsHeadphone Jac

40AVRAppendixTable A7 – Remote Control CodesSource Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code NumberCable/SatDiscTVGameAUXTable A8 – System

ENGLISHAVRAppendixSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated

42AVRAppendixSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Pro Logic IIx Music (AVR 1710/ AVR 171 only)This mode is similar to Dolby Pr

43ENGLISHAVRAppendixSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS Neo:6 Mode GroupDTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and D

44AVRAppendixRefer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A11.

45ENGLISHAVRAppendixTable A11 – Remote Control Function ListRadioNETWORK/vTUNERMedia Server DMC1000No.Button Name AVRFM AMBlu-ray/DVD TV USB/iPod01AVR

AVRAppendixDVR AUXNo.Button Name Cable/SAT GameHDTV PVD TIVO CD VCR01AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR

47ENGLISHAVRAppendixTable A12 – Remote Control Product Codes: TVTV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADMIRAL 192ANAM 045 106 109 112 122AOC 037 122

48AVRAppendixTable A13 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTVTV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAPEX 614 616DISH NETWORK 612LG 604MAGNAVOX 607 6

49ENGLISHAVRAppendixTable A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CDCD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170AKAI

ENGLISHAVRFront-Panel ControlsFront-Panel Controls, continuedPower indicator/Power button: The AVR has three different power modes:Off (Power indicato

50AVRAppendixTable A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: SATSAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberBIRDVIEW 425CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361CHAPARRAL

51ENGLISHAVRAppendixTable A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiVoManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberCOMCAST TIVO 808COX TIVO 808DIRECTV TIVO 80

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AVRRear-Panel Connectors6Rear-Panel ConnectorsHDMI/MHL Input ConnectorHDMI Input ConnectorsPower Cord (AVR 1710)HDMI Output ConnectorsAnalog Video

ENGLISHAVRRear-Panel Connectors7Rear-Panel Connectors, continuedDigital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outpu

AVRSystem Remote Control Functions8System Remote Control FunctionsSource Selector ButtonsPower Off ButtonPower On ButtonBack/Exit ButtonVolume Up/Dow

9ENGLISHAVRSystem Remote Control Functions9System Remote Control Functions, continuedIn addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of