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harman/kardon
AVR 1600
5 X 40W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER
SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
ESD WARNING.....................................2 DISASSEMBLY......................................24
LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW..........................25
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST...............26
PACKAGING........................................5 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT......................27
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................6 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................28
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................8 PCB DRAWINGS.................................29
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........10 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.....................36
CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION.............13 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS................70
OPERATION.......................................20 SCHEMATICS....................................150
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................23 WIRING DIAGRAM..............................160
REMOTE & PROCESSOR RESETS..........23
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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components.
The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on
your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to
prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement
ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the
chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together
or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.
Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.
Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with
, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the
parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably
insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following check should be performed for the continued
protection of the customer and service technician.
LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK
Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water
pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester
between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the
appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal
overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the
appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the
AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed
o.5mA.
Reading should
not be above
Leakage
0.5mA
Device current
under tester
test
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter Earth
plug as required) ground
AC Leakage Test
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A
POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE
TO THE CUSTOMER.
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AVR 1600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section Video Section
Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) Television Format NTSC
40 Watts per channel, 20Hz20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
both channels driven into 8 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Seven-Channel Surround Modes Video Frequency Response
(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz8MHz (3dB)
Power per Individual Channel
Video Frequency Response
Front L & R channels: (Component Video) 10Hz100MHz (3dB)
40 Watts per channel HDMI TM Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms
General
Center channel: Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz
40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms Power Consumption 540W maximum
Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: (7 channels driven)
40 Watts per channel Stand-by consumption <1W
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms Dimensions (Product) (Shipping)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Width 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 21-7/8 inches (555mm)
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10-1/2 inches (266mm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Depth 15 inches (382mm) 18-5/16 inches (465mm)
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation (Product) (Shipping)
Pro Logic® II 40dB Weight 20 lb (9.1kg) 24 lb (10.9kg)
Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 55dB
DTS ®
55dB Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
Frequency Response Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
@ 1W (+0dB, 3dB) 10Hz 130kHz
High Instantaneous Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and
Current Capability (HCC) ±25 Amps The Bridge III logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Transient Intermodulation Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.
Slew Rate 40V/µsec Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the doubleD symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
FM Tuner Section Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
Frequency Range 87.5108.0MHz 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 and other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued and pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. (c) 1996-2008 DTS, Inc.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB All Rights Reserved.
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.
Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).
Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
Image Rejection 80dB trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
IF Rejection 90dB
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
AM Tuner Section SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Frequency Range 5201710kHz
TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB
Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV
Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB
Please register your AVR 1600 at www.harmankardon.com.
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.
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Power Set Message Display Surround Source Volume
Indicator Select Selectors
FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
Headphone
Tuning Channel Digital / Navigation Tuning Jack/EzSet/EQ USB Port Video 3
Mode Level Input Microphone Analog Audio
Control Input Digital Audio and Video Inputs
Inputs (Optical 3
Standby/On Remote Surround and Coaxial 3)
Switch IR Sensor Mode
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product
Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: Tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station.
· Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear- Surround Mode: Press this button to select a surround
panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Each press changes the surround
· Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. mode category: AUTO SELECT, VIRTUAL, STEREO, MOVIE, MUSIC,
· On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white. VIDEO GAME. To change the specific mode within the category, use
the Surround Select Buttons. See the Advanced Functions section
NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the for more information on surround modes.
AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short.
If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon Surround Select: After you have selected the desired
service center for inspection and repair before using it again. surround mode category, press these buttons to select a specific
mode within the category, such as to change from Dolby Pro Logic
Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the IIx Movie mode to Logic 7 Movie mode. Surround mode availability
receiver on, or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on. depends on the nature of the source input signal, i.e., digital versus
analog, and the number of channels encoded within the signal.
Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one
frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with Source Selectors: Press these buttons to select a source
acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between device, which is a component where a playback signal originates,
stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned. e.g., DVD.
Channel Level Control: Press this button to adjust the Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone
output level for any amplifier channel. It may be necessary to raise Input: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for private
or lower the level of a specific channel to compensate for the listening.
placement of the relevant speaker in the room in relation to the This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the
listening position; e.g., the center channel speaker is further away EzSet/EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section.
from the listening position than the front left and right speakers,
so that the dialogue is too soft to hear clearly. Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 3 and Coaxial 3):
To adjust the level of a channel, press this button once. If the Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily,
desired channel is not displayed on screen and in the front-panel such as a digital camera or game console, to these jacks. Use only
Message Display, use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to it. When the one type of audio. The audio input may be assigned to any video
desired channel appears, use the 7/3 Navigation Buttons to source.
change the level. USB Port: This port may be used in case a software upgrade
It is recommended that you avoid changing the channel levels after for the receiver is offered in the future. Do not connect a storage
you have run the EzSet/EQ setup procedure described in the Initial device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless instructed to do
Setup section, which properly adjusts all channel levels. See the so as part of an upgrade procedure.
Advanced Functions section for more information on manual speaker
setup, including level adjustment. Video 3 Analog Audio and Video Inputs: Connect
a source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a
Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) digital camera or game console, to these jacks. These inputs are
commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it selected as the Video 3 source, and may not be assigned to other
is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, use an optional sources.
Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to
the Remote IR Input on the AVR 1600's rear panel. Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
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 7/3 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.
7/3 Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the
AVR's menus.
Set: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.
Message Display: 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.
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DVD
Component Video 2 Audio/Video
1&2 Audio/Video Inputs
Inputs Inputs AC Power Cord
Video 1
Video Audio/Video
Component Video Monitor Inputs & HDMI Monitor HDMI 1-3
Monitor Output Output Outputs Output Inputs
REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS
FM Antenna
6-/8-Channel
CD Inputs Analog Audio Inputs
AM Antenna Coaxial 1 & 2
AUX Input Digital Audio Inputs
Subwoofer Coaxial Optical 1& 2
Output Digital Digital
Audio Audio
Output Inputs
Tape Audio Front Surround Surround Center Main
Inputs & Speaker Back Speaker Speaker Power
Outputs Outputs Speaker Outputs Outputs Switch
Outputs
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product
Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS
AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included NOTE: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to one of
AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. the HDMI Outputs:
Component Video Monitor Output: If you are using · Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display · Make sure the display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn't, do not
is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to the video display. connect it to an HDMI Output; use an analog video connection
instead.
NOTE: Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output
at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected · Always make a separate audio connection.
sources. AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections,
Component Video 1/2 Inputs: If a video source has plug the AC power cord into an unswitched wall outlet.
analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the
using an HDMI connection, connect the component video outputs power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned
of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not on or off using the remote control.
make any other video connections to that source. These inputs may
be assigned to any source. Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2 Digital Audio
Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and
NOTE: It is not possible to have no component video input if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device,
assigned to a source, as the AVR 1600 does not transcode connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such
composite video source signals to the component video for- as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one type of digital
mat. Thus, if a signal is present at the input assigned to the audio connection for each source.
source, and you have connected the source device to the
composite video input, you will not see the correct picture Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also
unless you turn off the device connected to the component an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the
video input, or assign the other component video input to the recorder's matching input for improved recording quality. Only PCM
source. digital audio signals are available for recording. Both coaxial and
optical digital audio signals are available at this Digital Audio Output.
Video Monitor Output: If any of your sources use
composite video connections, connect this monitor output to the Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back
corresponding input on your video display. Composite video source Speaker Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to
signals are only available at this output. connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember
to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections).
Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video
Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the
source components (e.g., Blu-ray DiscTM player, DVD player, cable TV multichannel analog audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-
box) to the receiver. Audio, SACDTM, Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD, or any other external
decoder) to these jacks. See page 25 for more information.
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 CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used
source does not have an HDMI output, use its component or to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape
composite video output, and make a separate audio connection. deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are
using it with a phono preamp.
Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be
used to connect your DVR, VCR or another recorder. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR
or another audio-only recorder.
HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer
and video signals between devices. Connect up to three HDMI- with a line-level input, connect it to the Subwoofer Output.
equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable
connection. AUX Input: Enjoy audio from an iPod (not included), CD player
or other portable player by connecting its headphone jack to this
When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the input using a 1/8" stereo mini-plug cable (not included). Video and
AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source still-image playback are not available at this input.
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
480i resolution. The main video source will not be visible.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
IR Transmitter Lens
Power On Mute
Program Indicator Power Off
AVR Selector Source Selectors
AM/FM
Test Tone 6-/8-Channel Input Selector
Sleep 6/8CH
Volume Controls
Channel Controls
On-Screen Display TV/Video
Channel Level Speaker Setup
Navigation
OK
Digital Input
Delay
Numeric Keys
Tuning Mode Memory
Direct Station Entry Clear
Tuning Preset Stations Selectors
Tone Mode Disc Skip
Macros
Night Mode
Dim
Track Skip
Transport Controls
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions
throughout the manual that refer to this illustration,
a copy of this page may be downloaded from the
Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the
including the AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary source, or to switch between the AM and FM bands.
Input. During the installation process, you may program the codes
for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you 6-/8-Channel Input Selector: Press this button to
wish to operate any component or the AVR, first press its Selector select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs as the audio source. If a signal is
Button to change the device mode to the appropriate codes. present at the component video inputs assigned to this source,
it will be used. If not, the receiver will use the video input and
Each Input Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain remote control codes for the last-selected analog video source.
types of components, with only the codes specific to each
brand and model changing, depending on which product code Test Tone: Press this button to activate the test tone for
is programmed. The device types programmed into each selector, manual output-level calibration.
except the HDMI selectors, may not be changed.
TV/ Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is
DVD: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and used to switch video inputs on some video source components.
many brands of DVD players and recorders.
Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer,
CD: Controls CD players and recorders. which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of
up to 90 minutes.
Tape: Controls cassette decks.
Channel Controls: These buttons have no effect on the
Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo® devices and DVRs, and receiver, but are used to change channels on TVs and some video
the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. sources.
Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set-top boxes. Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower
Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays. the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message
Display.
HDMI 1, 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device
(VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set-top box) connected to On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate
one of these inputs. the on-screen menu system.
AUX: Controls a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. Channel Level: Press this button to adjust the output levels
for any channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the
Any given button may have different functions, depending on which listening position.
component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these
functions. For example, the Sleep Button is labeled for use as the Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes,
Channel Up Button when controlling a television or cable box. See that is, the low-frequency capability of each speaker.
Table A10 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for
each type of component. Navigation (1/ 57/3) and OK Buttons: These buttons
are used to make selections within the on-screen menu system, or
IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the when accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this
remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens. area of the remote Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or
Delay.
Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR
or another device. The Main Power Switch must first have been Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific
switched on. digital audio input (or analog audio input) to which the current
source is connected.
Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 1600's speaker and
headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust Delay: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for
the volume or turn off the receiver. placing the speakers at different distances from the listening posi-
tion, or to resolve a "lip sync" issue that may be caused by digital
Program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one video processing.
of three colors as the remote is programmed with codes.
NOTE: The Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input
Power Off Button: Press to turn off the AVR 1600 or Select and Delay functions may also be adjusted using the
another device. OSD on-screen menus. In addition, the EzSet/EQ system
AVR Selector: Press to switch the remote to AVR device may be used to adjust the Channel Level, Speaker Setup
mode. and Delay settings automatically.
Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station
a source device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. frequencies or to select station presets. Press the Direct Button
This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote's device before entering the station frequency.
mode to operate the source.
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Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one
frequency step 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: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press
this button, 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.
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: Press these buttons to select
a preset radio station.
Tone Mode: Press this button to access the tone controls
(bass and treble). Use the Navigation Buttons to make your
selections.
Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is
used with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc.
Macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long
command 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: Press this button to activate Night mode with
specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night mode
compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in vol-
ume to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible.
Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but
are used with many source components to change tracks or chapters.
Dim: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display.
Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the
receiver, but 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.
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CONNECTIONS
There are different types of audio and video connections used Subwoofer
to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the
The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which
source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab-
require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker
lished the CEA® color-coding standard. Some of these connectors
manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own
are not used on the AVR 1600, although they may be found on other
amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made
components in your system. See Table 1.
from the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack
Table 1 Connection Color Guide on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3.
Audio Connections Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range
Left Right analog audio jacks, they are filtered to allow only the low frequencies
Front (FL/FR) White Red
Center (C) Green
to pass. Don't connect these outputs to any other devices.
Surround (SL/SR) Blue Gray
Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Brown Tan
Subwoofer (SUB) Purple
Digital Audio Connections Preout Subwoofer
Coaxial Orange
Optical Input Output
Figure 3 Subwoofer
Video Connections
Component Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES
Composite
S-Video
Yellow
TO THE AVR
TM
HDMI Connections (digital audio/video) Audio and video signals originate in "source devices," including
HDMI your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video
recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or
Speaker Connections satellite television box or MP3 player. The AVR's tuner also counts
as a source, even though no external connections are needed,
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker other than the FM and AM antennas and the SIRIUS tuner module.
terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors,
or leads, inside plastic insulation, that are differentiated in some Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions
way, such as with colors or stripes. of the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of
connections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device
The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency and video display.
performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver's
speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one Audio Connections
negative (). Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker,
There are two types of audio connections: digital and analog.
which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver,
Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded
which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1).
with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for
The negative terminals are both black.
noncompressed PCM digital audio. There are three types of digital
The AVR 1600 uses binding-post audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more
speaker terminals that can accept than one type of digital audio connection for each source device.
+ banana plugs or bare-wire cables. However, it's okay to make both analog and digital audio connec-
Banana plugs are inserted into the tions to the same source.
hole in the middle of the terminal
cap. See Figure 1. NOTE: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your
video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI
Figure 1 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a
Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2): separate digital audio connection is not required. Turn the
volume on your television all the way down.
1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed.
2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole. Digital Audio
3. Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly. The AVR 1600 is equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology
enables digital audio and video information to be carried using
a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound.
The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and
is capable of processing both the audio and video components
1 2 3 of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections
Figure 2 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires in your system. The AVR 1600 implements Deep Color, which
increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can
be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats,
including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
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NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD Consult the owner's guide for your disc player for more information,
players only output multichannel audio through their multi- and see page 25.
channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con-
nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used Front Surround Center
for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials
that may be stored on the disc. Multichannel White Blue Green
analog audio
The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, cable (RCA) Subwoofer
including its on-screen menus, but outputs them at their native
resolution. Red Gray Purple
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If Figure 8 Multichannel Analog Audio
your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an
HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the
is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet. form of a stereo 1/8" mini jack. Connect the headphone output of
any audio source, such as an MP3 player or portable CD player, to
the Auxiliary Audio Input. See Figure 9.
Figure 4 HDMI Connection
If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one
of the analog video connections (composite or component video)
and a separate audio connection. Figure 9 Auxiliary Audio Input
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange.
Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect Video Connections
coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray
Figure 5. Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box,
Coaxial digital Coaxial
VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of
audio cable video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for
any source).
Figure 5 Coaxial Digital Audio
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter Digital Video
to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI
Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the
use a gray shutter. See Figure 6. HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.
Optical
Optical digital Analog Video
audio cable There are two types of analog video connections used on the
Figure 6 Optical Digital Audio AVR 1600: composite video and component video.
Analog Audio Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available.
The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog
Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog
(white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance
often attached to each other. See Figure 7. (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal
For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10.
may make both connections.
Composite
You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected video cable
sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy- Figure 10 Composite Video
right laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.
Component video separates the video signal into three compo-
L nents one luminance ("Y") and two sub-sampled color signals
Analog audio
("Pb" and "Pr") that are transmitted using three separate cables.
cable (RCA) R See Figure 11.
Figure 7 Analog Audio
Y Green
The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that
Component
are used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protected video cable Pb Blue
digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and
HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio con- Pr Red
nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 Figure 11 Component Video
or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection.
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If it's available on your video display, an HDMI connection is recom-
mended as the best quality connection, followed by component
video, and then composite video.
NOTE: HDCP-copy-protected sources are not available at
the Component Video Monitor Outputs.
ANTENNAS
The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM
antennas.
The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12.
Figure 12 FM Antenna
The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two
leads to the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads
have no polarity, and you may connect them to either terminal.
See Figure 13.
Figure 13 AM Antenna
USB PORT
The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for software upgrades.
If an upgrade for the receiver's operating system is released in the
future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete
instructions will be provided at that time.
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In this section, you will configure the AVR 1600 to match your actual Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning.
system. A video display must be connected to one of the video Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ setup.
monitor outputs on the receiver.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM procedure, a series of very loud test sweeps will be played
through all of the speakers. Avoid sitting or standing close to
Although it's possible to configure the AVR using only the remote any one speaker during the procedure. If you are particularly
and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen sensitive to loud noises, you may wish to leave the room and
menu system. have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process.
The menu system is accessed by pressing the OSD Button on the
remote. STEP ONE Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in the
The Master menu will appear (see Figure 18). listening position or in the center of the room, at about the same
height as the listeners' ears. The microphone features a threaded
insert on the bottom, for mounting on a camera tripod.
STEP TWO Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the
Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of
the receiver, and set the level control on the subwoofer to the
halfway point.
STEP THREE Turn on the AVR 1600 and the video display.
Figure 18 Master Menu Press the OSD Button to display the Master menu. Use the 5 Button
The Master menu consists of five submenus: Input Setup, Surround to highlight the EZSET/EQ LINE, then press the OK Button. See Figure 19.
Select, EzSet/EQ, Manual Setup and System Setup.
Use the 5/17/3 Buttons on the remote to navigate the menu
system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line,
or to enter a new setting.
The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the Message
Display, as well as on screen.
To return to the previous menu, navigate to the "BACK TO MASTER
MENU" line and press the OK Button. To exit the menu system,
press the OSD Button.
Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section Figure 19 EzSet/EQ Screen
to configure a basic home theater system. You may return to these Select "YES" and a warning screen, followed by the screen shown
,
menus at any time to make additional adjustments, such as those in Figure 20, will appear.
described in the Advanced Functions section.
Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display and
all source devices should be connected. You should be able to turn
on the receiver and view the Master menu when you press the OSD
Button. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning
of this section before continuing.
Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ
Technology
One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater Figure 20 EzSet/EQ Screen
system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers,
optimizing sound reproduction. To return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu without starting the EzSet/EQ
process, select "Cancel" When you are ready to begin, select the
.
Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration and number of speakers in your system. Select 5.1 if no surround back
configuration, a tedious process that called for a good ear or the speakers are present or if the surround back channels will be used for
purchase of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. Although you may multizone operation.
configure the AVR 1600 manually, as described in the Advanced
Functions section, it is recommended that you take advantage of
the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system.
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NOTE: If there are fewer than five main speakers in your
system, do not use the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed
as described in the Advanced Functions section. If you have
selected a 6.1-channel configuration with a single surround
back speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for
5.1 speakers, connect the single surround back speaker
to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure
the surround back speaker manually, as described in the
Advanced Functions section. The 6.1-channel configuration
is not recommended. If the subwoofer is to be connected to
the Front Speaker Outputs, do not connect the subwoofer until Figure 22 Input Setup Menu
after running the EzSet/EQ process. Source: Indicates the currently selected source. Use the 7/3
The AVR 1600 will automatically set its master volume to 25dB. Buttons to select a source: DVD, CD, TUNER (Radio), Tape, 8 CH
DIRECT, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3.
The test will begin, and a screen such as the one shown in Figure