Harman Kardon AVR 1710S Owners Manual

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  • Harman Kardon AVR 1710S | Owners Manual - Page 1
    AVR 1710S, AVR 171S, AVR 171S/230C AVR 1610S, AVR 161S, AVR 161S/230C Audio/video receiver ENGLISH ® Owner's Manual
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    OPERATING YOUR AVR 25 PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 11 HARMAN REMOTE APP 25 PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 11 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 25 PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A 5.1-CHANNEL MUTING THE SOUND 25 SYSTEM 11 LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 25 AVR 1710S/AVR 171S ONLY: PLACING
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    Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 1710S/AVR 171S 7.2-channel and AVR 1610S/AVR 161S 5.1-channel digital audio/ video receivers (AVRs service center. CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 1710S/AVR and supporting structure,
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    AVR Front-Panel Controls Tuning Mode Button (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S) RDS Button (AVR 171S/ AVR 161S) Front-Panel Controls 4
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    supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ setup procedure described in Configure the AVR For Your Speakers, on page 22. Tuning Mode button (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S only): Press this button to toggle the radio between the manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable
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    Radio Antenna Connectors Network Connector HDMI Output Connectors HDMI/MHL Input Connector Rear-Panel Connectors Fan Vents HDMI Input Connectors Power Cord (AVR 1710S) Analog Audio Connectors Subwoofer Pre-Out Connectors Speaker Connectors Analog Video Connectors IR and Trigger Connectors
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    Zone 2 IR Input connector (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Connect a remote IR receiver located in Zone 2 of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR from the remote zone. Fan Vents (AVR 1710S/AVR (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) are used for the surround back or Front Height channels in a 7.1- channel
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    Buttons 8 System Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Zone 2 Button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Mute Button Source Selector Buttons OSD/Menu Button Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Home Button Number Buttons Test Tone Button Sleep Button Channel/Tuner Buttons Display Dimmer Button RDS Button Memory
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    are emitted through this lens. Zone 2 button (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Use this button to select whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). When the remote is in the Zone 2 control mode, the Zone 2 button will illuminate
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    component for television broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV); HARMAN International: HARMAN NSP, HARMAN Headphone. • Stereo Modes: Generic modes that expand upon conventional two-channel stereo, including 5CH Stereo and 7CH Stereo (AVR 1710S/AVR
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    Use the illustrations below as a guide for 7.1-channel systems (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) and 5.1-channel systems. To create the most realistic should angle them down and in toward the listening position. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand of loudspeaker is used for
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    receiver, which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table, above. The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black. Your AVR . See System Settings, on page 34, for more information. (The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two HDMI output connections. Only HDMI Out 1 has ARC.)
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    Two-channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable, with one connector for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel setting up a multizone system (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only), remember that Zone 2 is an audio-only zone (the AVR does not have a Zone 2 video output). Therefore,
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    or ejection procedure. The USB port on your AVR is also used to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the AVR's operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time. Connect Your
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    of Speakers, on page 31, for information about activating the two subwoofer outputs. Consult your subwoofer's user manual for specific information about making connections to it. AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S AVR 1610S/ AVR 161S Connect Your TV or Video Display If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have
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    or DVD player; a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Your AVR has several different types of input connectors for your audio and video source Analog 1 Monitor Output Connector HDMI Out 1 HDMI Out 2 (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Composite Video Monitor Out Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device Connected
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    (such as an Internet connection) already connected directly to your TV, you can feed their sound to the AVR via the HDMI Out connector's Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to the AVR. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Only the HDMI Out 1 connection has the Audio Return
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    analog audio connections for any source devices you want to be able to listen to in Zone 2. Only analog sources are available in Zone 2. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S Analog Audio Connectors AVR 1610S/AVR 161S Analog Audio Connectors USB Memory Stick Apple Cable (not supplied) Connect to Your Home Network
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    AVR Making Connections AVR 1710S/AVR Zone 2 speakers (see Manual Speaker Setup, on page 30). This method allows you to power a single pair of speakers for Zone 2. This method offers the benefit of reduced cost and complexity, but your home theater system will be limited to 5.1 channels - the AVR
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    a cabinet or facing away from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the AVR's IR In jack. External IR Receiver AVR IR In Jack Connect the Trigger Output If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal, connect
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    also ready to operate your iPod or iPhone when it is connected to the AVR's front-panel USB port. Each of the remote's Source Selector buttons has tuner boxes Disc: Controls Blu-ray Disc and DVD players Radio: Controls the AVR's built-in FM/AM tuner TV: Controls TVs and video displays USB:
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    manual. The Main Menu system consists of six submenus: Source Select, Source Setup, Surround Mode, Speaker Setup, Network and System Setup. (The AVR 1710S/AVR 171S also have a Zone be retained. Most users should follow the instructions in this Set Up the AVR section to configure a basic home theater
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    as described in Manual Speaker Setup, on page 30. • If you are using an AVR 1710S/AVR 171S in 6.0- or 6.1-channel configuration with a single complete information about adjusting all of the Settings menu options. 1. Review the input connections you listed on the Source Buttons and Assigned
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    Zone 2 In (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): This setting determines the audio source for Zone Manual" and back to "Auto." 4. S elect Apply & Save. The AVR will attempt to connect to the network. 5. If the AVR NOTE: If you have trouble connecting to the network at any time, cycle the AVR into the Sleep mode
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    Harman Kardon Remote App controls virtually all the functions of AVR 1710S, AVR 171S, AVR 1610S and AVR 161S AVRs Bypass mode, which delivers a conventional two-channel signal to the headphones. No other surround briefly appear on the TV screen. Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture: •
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    AVR HARMAN NSP: A HARMAN proprietary technology, NSP uses sophisticated digital processing to deliver a true natural sounding three-dimensional listening experience from conventional 2-channel the AVR 1710S/AVR 171S supported. Playing files on a USB device 1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR manual
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    Shuffle turns the setting on or off. The AVR will automatically repeat the tracks until playback is stopped manually. • To collapse a folder or return to mode. The AVR cannot override this setting. Listening to Media via AirPlay (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) If you have joined an AVR 1710S/AVR 171S to
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    be available to the AVR. To share media on other types of computers, operating systems or media software: Check the instructions for the computer, menu - AVR 171S/AVR 1710S only) or your AVR's vTuner ID # (the vTuner ID # is found on the Help page on the vTuner main menu - AVR 161S/AVR 1610S only)
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    to Media via Spotify Connect Your Harman Kardon AVR and Spotify control device need to . com/connect Licenses The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel surround modes, the surround back channels must be enabled. See Manual
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    30, for more information. PLIIz Height Gain (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): When you have set the Assigned Amp to Front Height (see Manual Speaker Setup, on page 30), the PLIIz Height Gain setting will become available. The front height channels can greatly improve the spatial experience of a surround
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    top of the screen. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: The Assigned AMP setting includes four options: • Surround Back: Select the Surr. Back option if your main system is a 7.1-channel system and you are using surround back left and surround back right speakers. • Zone 2: Select the Zone 2 option if your main
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    Troubleshooting AVR Advanced Functions For each speaker group, select one of these eight crossover the Assigned AMP channels to Zone 2, you will not be able to adjust their delay settings. Step Four - Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional stereo receiver, a simple balance
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    it away from any walls or corners will always tend to reduce its bass output. AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Listening in Zone 2 With the multizone system in use, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel home theater presentation in the main listening area, while others listen to an entirely different
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    ; turn the setting to Off to forbid control communication. Software Update: If a software upgrade is released for your AVR, installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon customer service. At that time, you may use this submenu to
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    mode due to possible short circuit • is in protection mode due to internal problems • Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR connections for crossed wires • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from center or surround speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Program
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    : AVR 1710S/AVR 171S: 100W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,
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    Digital Audio Connection Roku Streaming Stick or other portable device; HDMI-capable device MHL (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S/ AVR 1610S/AVR 161S) HDMI 1/MHL Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1/MHL DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Disc HDMI 2 Analog
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    Table A2 - Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Front Left/Right Speakers Center Speaker Surround Left/Right Speakers Surround Back Left/Right Speakers (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) Subwoofer Front Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency Center Speaker Crossover Frequency Surround Left/Right Speakers
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    ENGLISH ENGLISH AVR Appendix Table A4 - Source Settings Cable/ Sat Disc MHL Radio TV Sync N/A N/A N/A N/A Change Name N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Zone 2 Input N/A N/A N/A N/A Bass Treble Table A5 - HARMAN NSP Settings Stage Width Stage Depth Default Settings 45 30 Your Settings
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    AVR Table A7 - Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable/Sat Disc TV Game AUX Device to TV HDMI Link Default Off 8 hours 20 seconds 5 seconds Off -25dB Off Off Table A9 - Zone 2 Settings Source Input Status Source Volume Assigned AMP Default Off FM -25dB Surround Back Appendix Product Brand and
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    adds a surround back channel that may be • Dolby Digital EX played through one or two surround back speakers. May be manually selected when a • a surround back channel which may See below Group be played through one or two surround back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes (AVR 1710S/ may be
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    to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit of a surround (AVR 1710S/ back channel. AVR 171S only) • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 • Analog (two-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIz (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds left
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    Bitstream or Signal See below DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music HARMAN NSP 5-Channel Stereo 7-Channel Stereo (AVR 1710S/ AVR 171S only) 2-Channel Stereo Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 2/2/.0 or
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    AVR Appendix Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A11. 44
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    44 Dim 45 Channel/Tuner Down 46 Preset Scan Channel Down 47 Direct 48 Memory FAV 49 RDS 50 Previous 51 Rew 52 FF FF 53 Next 54 Top Menu 55 Stop 56 Play /Pause 57 Prev. CH * AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only. Radio FM AM AVR Power On AVR Power Off Zone 2 Toggle AVR Mute Input Sel
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    Info/Option 44 Dim 45 Channel/Tuner Down 46 Preset Scan 47 Direct 48 Memory 49 RDS 50 Previous 51 Rew 52 FF 53 Next 54 Top Menu 55 Stop 56 Play /Pause 57 Prev. CH * AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only. Cable/SAT AVR Power On AVR Power Off Zone 2 Toggle AVR Mute Input Sel Input Sel
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    ENGLISH AVR Appendix ENGLISH Refer to Tables A12 through A22 when programming the codes for 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 HYTEK 016 INKEL 120 JC PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145
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    AVR Table A13 - Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 394 404 394 DBX DYNATECH 318 348 340 EMERSON FISHER FUNAI 313 340 342 410 412 317 340 GE HARMAN KARDON 376 395 424 302 303 318 349 HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN 340 348 318 345 348 JVC KENWOOD 318
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    AVR Table A15 - Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FUNAI 126 GE 164 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196
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    AVR Appendix Table A17 - Remote Control Product Codes: SAT SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 322 326 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 SONY 362 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 TELECOM 330
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    ENGLISH ENGLISH AVR Appendix Table A19 - Remote Control Product Codes: Cable - continued Cable Brand Setup Code Number APPLE 008 009 BEYOND 003 ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 007 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 LOGITECH 012 MICROSOFT 003 NAIM 011 REQUEST 010 SONOS 013 Table A21 -
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    HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark, of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo and service is not available. TR00306_B www.harmankardon.com
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Audio/video receiver
AVR 1710S, AVR 171S, AVR 171S/230C
AVR 1610S, AVR 161S, AVR 161S/230C
Owner’s Manual
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