Harman-Kardon AVR 160 User Manual
AV R 16 0
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
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manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
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other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
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plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
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manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
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periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
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the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no
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objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the
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power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
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The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
18.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING
apparatus to rain or moisture.
: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR 160 has been designed for use with 230-240 volt AC current.
Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can
create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific
model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We
do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all
electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by
an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug;
never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable
length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, Route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product described
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 60065:2002; A1EN 55013:2001; A1; A2
EN 55020:2007
EN 55022:2006 (Class B)
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995; A1; A2
Jurjen Amsterdam
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
07/09
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the
cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will
void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized service center.
Installation Location
To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards,
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place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,
be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the
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unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other
enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within
the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.
Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.
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Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is
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exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.
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Avoid moist or humid locations.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects
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directly over them.
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Due to the weight of the AVR 160 and the heat generated by the
amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on
the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer
materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other
materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface
finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a
variety of factors beyond our control, including the nature of the finish,
cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the
use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be
exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in
normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of
damage to furniture.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords
with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from
the AC outlet.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during
shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We
suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if
you move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This
is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the
carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton
and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect
the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.
It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the frontpanel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your
remote control.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and
only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened
with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry
immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner,
alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as
they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near
the unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
5 INTRODUCTION
7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
1 1 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1 4 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER
1 5 CONNECTIONS
1 5
Speaker Connections
1 5
Subwoofer
1 5
Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
1 5
Audio Connections
1 6
Digital Audio
1 6
Analog Audio
1 7
Video Connections
1 7
Digital Video
1 7
Analog Video
1 7
Antennas
1 7
USB Port
1 8 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
1 9 GETTING STARTED
2 1 INSTALLATION
2 1
Step One – Connect Source Devices
2 1
Step Two – Connect TV
2 1
Step Three – Connect Loudspeakers
2 1
Step Four – Connect FM Antenna
2 1
Step Five – Connect AM Antenna
2 1
Step Six – Plug in AC Power Cords
2 1
Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote
2 2
Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote
2 2
Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 160
2 3 INITIAL SETUP
2 3
Using the On-Screen Menu System
2 3
Configure the AVR 160, Using EzSet/EQ™ Technology
2 4
Set Up Sources
2 4
6-/8-Channel Inputs
2 5
System Settings
2 5
Dim Function
2 6 OPERATION
2 6
Turning On the AVR
2 6
Volume Control
2 6
Mute Function
2 6
Sleep Timer
2 6
Tone Controls
2 7
Headphones
2 7
Source Selection
2 7
Using the Radio
2 7
RDS Functions
2 8
Recording
2 8
Aux Input
2 9
Selecting a Surround Mode
3 0 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
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Audio Processing and Surround Sound
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Analog Audio Signals
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Digital Audio Signals
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Surround Modes
3 1
Dolby Surround Settings
3 2
Manual Speaker Setup
3 4
Audio Settings
3 5
Advanced Remote Control Functions
3 6 APPENDIX
4 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
4 6
Processor Reset
4 6
Memory
4 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Trademark Acknowledgments
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INTRODUCTION
Please register your AVR 160 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/or special promotions.
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon®
product!
For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share
a passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to
achieve premium performance. Harman Kardon, Inc., invented the receiver,
a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without
compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have
become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better
than ever. The AVR 160 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver continues
this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing
capabilities in its class, and a wealth of listening and viewing options.
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, please read this
manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and
their operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation,
please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the
Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
Harman Kardon AVR 160 7.1-Channel Audio/
Video Receiver
Audio Section
40 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz –
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20kHz, <0.07% THD, 280 watts total.
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High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with low
negative feedback
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All-discrete amplifier circuitry
Quadruple-crossover bass management
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24-Bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic® CS 497024 DSP processor
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192kHz/24-bit A/D and D/A conversion
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Sampling upconversion to 96kHz
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Surround Modes
Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
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Dolby Pro Logic® II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz
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Harman Virtual Speaker
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Harman Headphone
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DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™, DTS-HD Master Audio™
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DTS® (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete and Matrix)
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DTS 96/24™ (DTS Stereo)
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DTS Neo:6® (Cinema 5-,6- or 7-channel; Music 5-, 6- or 7-channel), up to
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96kHz
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Logic 7® (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz
5- or 7-Channel Stereo, up to 96kHz
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Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass)
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Audio Inputs
AM/FM tuner
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CD
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Tape
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Front-panel Analog Audio
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6-/8-Channel Analog Audio
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Auxiliary mini-jack
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Audio/Video Inputs
Three Analog Video
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Front-panel Analog Video
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Two Component Video 100MHz
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Three HDMI™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color)
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Transcodes component video to HDMI output, preserving native resolution
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Simultaneous output of component video sources through component
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video and HDMI outputs
Digital Audio Inputs
Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel
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Optical: two rear-panel/one front-panel
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Outputs
Subwoofer output
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Two Analog Audio
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One Analog Video
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Video Monitor (composite and component)
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Digital Audio (one coaxial)
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HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color)
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Headphone
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Ease of Use
EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied)
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Text-based on-screen menu system available at composite video and
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HDMI outputs (576i only)
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Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display
Color-coded connections
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Programmable, 11-device remote control
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Source input renaming
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Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec)
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System upgradeable from USB device
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Supplied Accessories
The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 160. If any of these
items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.
harmankardon.com.
System remote control
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EzSet/EQ microphone
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AM loop antenna
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FM wire antenna
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Three AAA batteries
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Two covers for front-panel jacks
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L - Audio - R
RDS
Channel
Digital
Set
Tuning Surr. ModeKL Surr. Select
Optical 3 Coaxial 3Video
Video 3
KL Source KLMN
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Power indicator RDS Button
Standby/On
Switch
Remote IR Sensor Set Message Display Surround Select Source Selectors Volume
Channel Level
Control
M N
Navigation
Headphone
TuningDigital Input
Surround
Modes
EzSet/EQ
Microphone
Input
Digital
Audio Inputs
(Optical 3 and
Coaxial 3)
USB Port
Video 3
Analog Audio and
Video Inputs
Power Indicator
: This LED has three possible modes:
Main Power Off •: When the AVR is unplugged or the 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 white.
NOTE
: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug
it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the
unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and
repair before using it again.
Standby/On Switch
: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, or places
it in Standby mode for quick turn-on.
RDS
: Activates RDS functions for FM Radio
Channel Level Control
: Press this button to adjust the output level for
any amplifier channel. It may be necessary to raise or lower the level of a
specific channel to compensate for the placement of the relevant speaker in
the room in relation to the listening position; e.g., the center channel speaker
is further away from the listening position than the front left and right
speakers, so that the dialogue is too soft to hear clearly.
To adjust the level of a channel, press this button once. If the desired channel
is not displayed on screen and in the front-panel Message Display, use the
Tuning Buttons to scroll to it. When the desired channel appears, use the
Navigation Buttons to change the level.
M N
It is recommended that you avoid changing the channel levels after you have
run the EzSet/EQ setup procedure described in the Initial Setup section, which
properly adjusts all channel levels. See the Advanced Functions section for
more information on manual speaker setup, including level adjustment.
Remote IR Sensor
: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the
remote control. It is important to ensure that it is not blocked. If covering
the sensor is unavoidable, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other
infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 160’s rear
panel.
Digital Input
: To change the audio input for the current source to one
of the six digital audio inputs or the analog input for the source, press this
button and use the
M N
Navigation Buttons to change the input. Although
any digital audio input may be assigned to any source, the analog audio
inputs are all permanently dedicated to the source with which they are
labeled.
M N
Navigation
Set
: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.
Message Display
: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus.
: Various messages appear in this two-line display
in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal
operation, the current source name appears on the upper line, while the
surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When the on-screen display
menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu settings appear.
Tuning
: Press these buttons to tune a radio station.
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Surround Mode
multichannel) mode. Each press changes the surround mode category:
AUTO SELECT, VIRTUAL, STEREO, MOVIE, MUSIC, VIDEO GAME. To change the
specific mode within the category, use the Surround Select Buttons. See the
Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.
Surround Select
category, press these buttons to select a specific mode within the category,
such as to change from Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode to Logic 7 Movie
mode. Surround mode availability depends on the nature of the source input
signal, i.e., digital versus analog, and the number of channels encoded within
the signal.
Source Selectors
component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.
: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g.,
: After you have selected the desired surround mode
: Press this button to select a source device, which is a
Headphone Jack / EzSet/EQ Microphone Input
mm) stereo headphone plug into this jack for private listening.
This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ
procedure described in the Initial Setup section.
Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3)
component that will only be used temporarily, such as a digital camera or
game console, to these jacks. Use only one type of audio. The audio input may
be assigned to any video source.
USB Port
is offered in the future. Do not connect a storage device, peripheral product or
a PC here, unless instructed to do so as part of an upgrade procedure.
Video 3 Analog Audio and Video Inputs
component that will only be used temporarily, such as a digital camera or
game console, to these jacks. These inputs are selected as the Video 3 source,
and may not be assigned to other sources.
Volume Knob
: This port may be used in case a software upgrade for the receiver
: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
: Plug a 1/4" (6,3
: Connect a source
: Connect a source
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
FM Antenna
AM Antenna
AUX Input
CD Inputs
Component
Video
Monitor
Output
Component
1& 2
Inputs
Subwoofer
Output
Video
Monitor
Output
Tape Audio
Inputs & Outputs
Video 2 Audio/
Video Inputs
Front Speaker
Outputs
Video 1 Audio/
Video Inputs
& Outputs AC Power Cord
DVD Audio/
Video Inputs
Surround Back
Speaker
Outputs
HDMI
Monitor
Output
Surround
Speaker
Outputs
HDMI 1-3
Inputs
Center
Speaker
Outputs
Coaxial
Digital Audio
Output
6-/8-Channel
Analog Audio
Inputs
Optical 1&2
Digital Audio
Inputs
Coaxial 1 & 2
Digital Audio
Inputs
Main
Power Switch
AM and FM Antenna Terminals
: Connect the included AM and FM
antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.
Component Video Monitor Output
: If you are using one of the
Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is componentvideo-capable, connect these jacks to the video display.
NOTE
: Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the
Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources.
Component Video 1&2 Inputs
: If a video source has analog
component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not using an HDMI
connection, connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the
sets of component video inputs. Do not make any other video connections to
that source.
NOTE
: AVR 160 does not transcode composite video source signals to the
component video format.
Video Monitor Output
: If any of your sources use composite video
connections, connect this monitor output to the corresponding input on
your video display. Composite video source signals are only available at this
output.
Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs
: These jacks may
be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., Blu-ray
Disc™ player, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver.
NOTE
: If a source is equipped with an HDMI output, it is preferable to
connect it to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. If the source does not have an
HDMI output, use its component or composite video output, and make a
separate audio connection.
Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs
: These jacks may be used to connect
your DVR, VCR or another recorder.
HDMI Inputs and Output
: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between
devices. Connect up to three HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI
inputs using a single-cable connection.
When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the AVR 160 will
automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format,
but they will be passed through at the original resolution and will not be
scaled. The AVR’s on-screen menus are visible when the HDMI Output is used,
but only at 576i resolution. The main video source will not be visible.
NOTES
: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to one of the HDMI
Outputs:
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Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
Make sure the display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it to
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an HDMI Output; use an analog video connection instead.
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Always make a separate audio connection.
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AC Power Cord
power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet.
Main Power Switch
or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote
control.
Coaxial 1&2 and Optical 1&2 Digital Audio Inputs
has a compatible digital audio output, and if you are not using an HDMI
connection for audio for the device, connect it to one of these jacks to hear
digital audio formats, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one
type of digital audio connection for each source.
Coaxial Digital Audio Output
connect one of the Digital Audio Outputs to the recorder’s matching input for
improved recording quality. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for
recording. Both coaxial and optical digital audio signals are available at either
Digital Audio Output.
: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC
: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on
: If a source
: If a source is also an audio recorder,
Front, Center Surround and Surround Back Speaker Outputs
Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the
correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and
negative connections).
6-/8-Channel Inputs
of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™ or HD-DVD, or any
other external decoder) to these jacks. See page 25 for more information.
CD and Tape Audio Inputs
audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a
turntable to these jacks unless you are using it with a phono preamp.
Tape Outputs
audio-only recorder.
Subwoofer Output
input, connect it to the Subwoofer Output.
AUX Input
portable player by connecting its headphone jack to this input using a
1/8" (3,5 mm) stereo mini-plug cable (not included). Video and still-image
playback are not available at this input.
: Enjoy audio from an iPod (not included), CD player or other
: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs
: These jacks may be used to connect
: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or another
: If you have a powered subwoofer with a line-level
:
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IR Transmitter Lens
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Device Power On
Program Indicator
AVR Selector
AM/FM
Test Tone
Sleep
Channel Controls
On-Screen Display
Channel Level
Digital Input
Tuning Mode
Direct Station Entry
Tuning
Tone Mode
Mute
Device Power Off
Source Selectors
6-/8-Channel Input Selector
Volume
TV/Video
Speaker Setup
KLM N
Navigation
OK
Delay
Alphanumeric Keys
Memory
Clear
Preset Stations Selectors
RDS Button
Macros
Night Mode
Track Skip
Transport Controls
The AVR 160 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, including
the AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. During the
installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source
components into the remote. Each time you wish to operate any component
or the AVR, first press its Selector Button to change the device mode to the
appropriate codes.
Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types
of components, with only the codes specific to each brand and model
changing, depending on which product code is programmed. The device
types programmed into each selector, except the HDMI selectors, may not be
changed.
Dim
DVD
: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and many brands of DVD
players and recorders.
CD
: Controls CD players and recorders.
Tape
: Controls cassette decks.
Video 1
: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and the Harman Kardon
DMC 1000 digital media center.
Video 2
Video 3
HDMI 1
: Controls cable and satellite television set-top boxes.
: Controls televisions and other video displays.
: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and many brands of
DVD players and recorders.
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HDMI 2 and 3
player or cable/satellite set-top box) connected to one of these inputs.
AUX
: Controls a device connected to the Auxiliary Input.
Any given button may have different functions, depending on which
component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these
functions. For example, the Sleep Button is labeled for use as the Channel
Up Button when controlling a television or cable box. See Table A10 in the
appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component.
IR Transmitter Lens
codes are emitted through this lens.
Power On Button
The Main Power Switch must first have been switched on.
Mute Button
outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off
the receiver.
Program Indicator
the remote is programmed with codes.
Power Off Button
AVR Selector
Source Selectors
e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also turn on the
receiver and switch the remote’s device mode to operate the source.
AM/FM Button
switch between the AM and FM bands.
6-/8-Channel Input Selector
6-/8-Channel Inputs as the audio source. If a signal is present at the
component video inputs assigned to this source, it will be used. If not, the
receiver will use the video input and remote control codes for the lastselected analog video source.
Test Tone
level calibration.
TV/Video
video inputs on some video source components.
Sleep Button
the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes.
Channel Controls
used to change channels on TVs and some video sources.
: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR, DVD
: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared
: Press this button to turn on the AVR or another device.
: Press to mute the AVR 160’s speaker and headphone
: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors as
: Press to turn off the AVR 160 or another device.
: Press to switch the remote to AVR device mode.
: Press one of these buttons to select a source device,
: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, or to
: Press this button to select the
: Press this button to activate the test tone for manual output-
: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to switch
: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off
: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are
Volume Control
in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.
On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu system.
Channel Level
channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position.
Speaker Setup
low-frequency capability of each speaker.
Navigation (
make selections within the on-screen menu system, or when accessing the
functions of the four buttons surrounding this area of the remote – Channel
Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay.
Digital Input Select
input (or analog audio input) to which the current source is connected.
Delay
: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for placing the
speakers at different distances from the listening position, or to resolve a “lip
sync” issue that may be caused by digital video processing.
NOTE
: The Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input Select and Delay
functions may also be adjusted using the OSD on-screen menus. In
addition, the EzSet/EQ system may be used to adjust the Channel Level,
Speaker Setup and Delay settings automatically.
Numeric Keys
to select station presets. Press the Direct Button before entering the station
frequency.
Tuning Mode
at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength)
tuning mode. It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM
station is tuned.
Memory
then the Numeric Keys, to save that station as a radio preset.
Tuning
: Press these buttons to tune a radio station. Depending on whether
the tuning mode has been set to manual or automatic, each press will
either change one frequency step at a time, or seek the next frequency with
acceptable signal strength.
: Press to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown
: Press this button to activate the on-screen
: Press this button to adjust the output levels for any
: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the
KLM N
: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this button,
) and OK Buttons
: Press this button to select the specific digital audio
: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies or
: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step
: These buttons are used to
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Direct
: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly enter a
radio station frequency.
Clear
: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started
to enter.
Preset Stations Selector
station.
Tone Mode
Use the Navigation Buttons to make your selections.
RDS
Macros
sequences with a single button press. They are useful for programming the
command to turn on or off all of your components, or for accessing specialized
functions for a different component than you are currently operating.
Night Mode
encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night mode compresses the audio
so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others,
while dialogue remains intelligible.
Track Skip
many source components to change tracks or chapters.
Dim
Transport Controls
are used to control many source components. By default, when the remote is
operating the receiver, these buttons will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray
Disc player or a DVD player.
: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble).
: Activates RDS functions for FM Radio
: These buttons may be programmed to execute long command
: Press this button to activate Night mode with specially
: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used with
: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display.
: Press these buttons to select a preset radio
: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but
Instructions for users on removal and
disposal of used batteries.
Specification of included battery types.
These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or
separate information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the
batteries included or built into the product, should never be thrown away
with general household waste. Take them to suitable collection points, where
proper treatment, recycling and recovery take place, in accordance with
national or local legislation, or European Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/
EC.
Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed of helps to
save resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or
human health.
The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline, Carbon Zinc/
Manganese or Lithium (button cells) type. All types should be disposed of
according to the above instructions.
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the
procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual.
For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product,
removal may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery
centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the
battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this
procedure must be performed by authorized service centers.
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INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER
This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic
concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make
setup and operation smoother.
Typical Home Theater System
A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which controls the
system; a disc player; a source component for television broadcasts (cable
box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV); a
video display (television); and loudspeakers.
Multichannel Audio
The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement of loudspeakers
around the room to produce “surround sound.” Surround sound immerses you
in the presentation for increased realism.
The AVR 160 may have up to seven speakers connected directly to it plus a
subwoofer. Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside
the receiver. A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel
system.
Front Left and Right • – The main speakers are used as in a 2-channel
system. In many surround modes, these speakers are secondary, while the
main action, especially dialogue, is moved to the center speaker.
Center • – The center speaker is used for dialogue in movies and
television programs, allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors’
faces, for a more natural sound.
Surround Left and Right • – The surround speakers improve
directionality of ambient sounds. In addition, more loudspeakers play
dynamic soundtracks without risk of overloading any one speaker.
Surround Back Left and Right • – Additional surround speakers
may be placed behind the listening position, improving the precision of
ambient sounds and allowing for more realistic pans.
The surround back speakers are used with surround modes designed
for 7.1-channel systems, such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and Logic 7 (7.1 modes). The surround back
speakers are optional, and the AVR 160 may be set up with a 5.1-channel
system in the main listening area.
Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front
speakers. Although all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to
sound equally loud at the listening position, most artists use the surround
speakers for ambient effects only, and they program their materials to
steer very little sound to these speakers.
Subwoofer • – A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest
frequencies (the bass). It augments smaller, limited-range satellite
speakers used for the other channels. Many digital-format programs,
such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a low-frequency effects
(LFE) channel which is directed to the subwoofer. The LFE channel packs
the punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power of an explosion,
adding realism and excitement to your home theater. Some people use
two subwoofers, for additional power and even distribution of the sound.
Surround Modes
There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and
to distribute information to the speakers. A variety of algorithms have been
developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world,
resulting in a rich variety of options.
Several companies have taken surround sound in different directions:
Dolby Laboratories • – Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx
DTS • – DTS-HD High 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)
Stereo Modes • – Generic modes that expand upon conventional
2-channel stereo, including 5- and 7-channel stereo
Table A9 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the mode groups
and the mode options available within each group. Digital modes, such as
Dolby Digital and DTS, are only available with specially encoded programs,
such as HDTV, Blu-ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television.
Other modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different
surround presentation, or to use a different number of speakers. Surround
Mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system, the
materials you are watching or listening to, and your personal tastes.
– Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone
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CONNECTIONS
There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect
the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The
Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding
standard. Some of these connectors are not used on the AVR 160, although
they may be found on other components in your system. See Table 1.
Table 1 – Connection Color Guide
Audio Connections
Front (FL/FR)
Center (C) Green
Surround (SL/SR) Blue Gray
Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Brown Tan
Subwoofer (SUB) Purple
Digital Audio Connections
Coaxial Orange
Optical
Video Connections
Component Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red
Composite Yellow
HDMI™ Connections
HDMI
Figure 1
(digital audio/video)
Left
White
Input
Right
Red
Output
Speaker Connections
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker terminals
to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic
insulation, that are differentiated in some way, such as with colors or stripes.
The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency
performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver’s speakeroutput terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–).
Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, which is usually colored
red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as indicated in
the Connection Color Guide above (Table 1). The negative terminals are both
black
Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):
Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed.1.
Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.2.
Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly.3.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which require
more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer
powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier. Usually, a line-level
(nonamplified) connection is made from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a
corresponding jack on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3.
Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range analog
audio jacks, they are filtered to allow only the low frequencies to pass. Don’t
connect these outputs to any other devices.
Preout Subwoofer
Figure 3 – Subwoofer
CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES
TO THE AVR
Audio and video signals originate in “source devices,” including your Blu-ray
Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder,
tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television box, MP3 player, USB
drive or network device. The AVR’s tuner also counts as a source, even though
no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas.
Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the
signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections used
depend upon the capabilities of the source device and video display.
Audio Connections
There are two types of audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio
signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround
modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for noncompressed PCM digital
audio. There are three types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and
optical. Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each
source device. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio
connections to the same source.
NOTE
: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your video display
device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI connection from each
source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not
required. Turn the volume on your television all the way down.
Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires
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