Harman AVR1710AN Users Manual
AVR 1710, AVR 171-230, AVR 171-230C,
AVR 1610, AVR 161-230, AVR 161-230C,
AVR 1510, AVR 151-230, AVR 151-230C
Audio/Video Receiver
Quick-Start Guide
FPO
AVR
Introduction, Speaker Placement and Connections
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product!
This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your
new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR).
To conserve our natural resources, your AVR does not include a printed owner’s manual.
An owner’s manual containing complete information about operating all of your new
AVR’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download
the AVR 1710/AVR 171-230/AVR171-230C/AVR 1610/AVR 161-230/AVR 161-230C
Owner’s Manual or the AVR 1510/AVR 151-230/AVR 151-230C Owner’s Manual.
Place the AVR
• Place the AVR on a rm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any mounting
hardware can support the AVR’s weight.
• Provide proper space above, below, behind and to the sides of the AVR for ventilation. Maintain
a clearance of at least 12" (30cm) on each side of, above and behind the unit.
• If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them.
• Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface.
• Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, in areas
near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.
Connections
Place Your Speakers
Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s
directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for
7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems.
TV
C
SL SR
SBL SBR
Speaker Positioning for
7.1-Channel Systems
For more detailed speaker placement information, including the use of front height speakers
with the Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode, download the complete AVR 1710/AVR 171-230/
AVR171-230C/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 www.harmankardon.com.
SUB
FRFL
SL SR
TV
C
Speaker Positioning for
5.1-Channel Systems
SUB
FRFL
CAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is
unplugged from the AVR and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVR plugged
in and turned on could damage the speakers.
AVR 1710/AVR 171
Digital Audio
Connectors
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Analog Audio
Connectors
Network
Connector
Subwoofer
Pre-Out
Connectors
HDMI Output
Connectors
HDMI/MHL/
Input Connector
Speaker
Connectors
Analog Video
Connectors
HDMI Input
Connectors
IR and Trigger
Connectors
Power Cord
(AVR 1710)
AC Input
Connector
(AVR 171)
2
AVR
AVR 1610/AVR 161
Connections
Digital Audio
Connectors
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Analog Audio
Connectors
Network
Connector
Subwoofer
Pre-Out
Connectors
HDMI Output
Connectors
IR and Trigger
Connectors
HDMI/MHL/
Input Connector
Speaker
Connectors
HDMI Input
Connectors
Analog Video
Connectors
AC Input
Connector
(AVR 161)
Power Cord
(AVR 1610)
AVR 1510/AVR 151
Digital Audio
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Analog Audio
Connectors
Connectors
Subwoofer
Pre-Out
Connectors
Network
Connector
IR and Trigger
Connectors
HDMI Input
Connectors
Speaker
Connectors
HDMI Output
Connector
Analog Video
Connectors
AC Input
Connector
(AVR 151)
Power Cord
(AVR 1510)
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AVR
Connections
Connect Your Speakers
How to use the AVR speaker terminals:
1. Unscrew Cap 2. Insert Bare Wire 3. Tighten Cap
Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker
(usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker
(usually black).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the other
terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your AVR.
Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.
AVR 1710/AVR 171 Only:
Connect Surround Back L/R Speakers
-OR- Front Height L/R Speakers Here
Connect Your Subwoofer
Use a single RCA audio cable to connect your subwoofer to AVR’s Sub Woofer Pre-Out
connector, as shown in the illustration at the top of the next column. (For the AVR 1710/
AVR 171-230/AVR 171-230C you can use either the Sub Woofer 1 or Sub Woofer 2
connector when you’re using a single subwoofer, or you may connect two subwoofers
for increased bass performance in larger listening rooms.) Consult your subwoofer’s user
manual for specic information about making connections to it.
AVR 1710/
AVR 171
Use either
connector
AVR 1610/AVR1510/
AVR 161/AVR 151
Powered
Subwoofer
Single
RCA Audio Cable
(not supplied)
FHL
SL
SBL SBR
C
Connect Your TV or Video Display
If your TV has an HDMI connector: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to
the AVR’s HDMI Out connector. (For the AVR 1710/AVR 171 you can use either HDMI Out
connector.) You do not need to make any other connections to your TV from the AVR or
from any of your video source components.
FHR
FRFL
SR
AVR 1710/AVR 171
Use either
connector
AVR 1710/AVR 171 only: Connect a single TV to either of the HDMI Out connectors. If
you have a second TV you can connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Out 2 connector. Both TVs
will display the same picture.
Note: If your TV is equipped with the HDMI Audio Return Channel Function, you can feed
its sound to the AVR via the HDMI Out connection’s Audio Return Channel, and it will not
require additional audio connections to the AVR. Refer to the complete Assign the HDMI
Audio Return Channel, on page 9.
AVR 1610/AVR 161/
AVR 1510/AVR 151
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
TV
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