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AVR Introduction, Speaker Placement and Connection Introduction Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product! This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR). To conserve our natural resources, your AVR does not include a printed owner's manual. An owner's manual containing complete information about operating all of your new AVR's features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download the AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner's Manual. Place Your Speakers Determine the locations for your system's speakers according to their manufacturer's directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for 5.1-channel systems. TV C FL SUB FR Place the Receiver • Place the AVR on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any mounting hardware can support the AVR's weight. • Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation. Recommended clearance distances are 30cm above the unit, 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on each side of the unit. • If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required. • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them. SL SR • Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface. • Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, in areas near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight. Connections CAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR's AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVR plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers. Network Connector Speaker Positioning for 5.1-Channel Systems For more detailed speaker placement information, download the complete AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner's Manual from www.harmankardon.com. HDMI Out Connector Radio Antenna Connectors HDMI Input Connectors Digital Audio Input Connectors Analog Audio Input/Output Connectors IR In & 12V Trigger Connectors Composite Video Connectors Main Power Switch AC Input Connector Subwoofer Connector Speaker Connectors RS-232 Connector 2 Rear-Panel Connectors

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Introduction, Speaker Placement and Connection
AVR
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product!
This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your
new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR).
To conserve our natural resources, your AVR does not include a printed owner’s manual.
An owner’s manual containing complete information about operating all of your new
AVR’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download
the
AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual.
Place the Receiver
• Place the AVR on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any mounting
hardware can support the AVR’s weight.
• Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation. Recommended clearance
distances are 30cm above the unit, 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on each side of the unit.
• If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them.
• Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface.
• Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, in areas
near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.
Connections
CAUTION:
Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord
is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVR
plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.
Place Your Speakers
Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s
directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide
for 5.1-channel systems.
TV
C
SUB
FR
FL
SL
SR
Speaker Positioning for 5.1-Channel Systems
For more detailed speaker placement information, download the complete
AVR 1700,
AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual
from www.harmankardon.com.
Rear-Panel Connectors
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Network
Connector
HDMI Input
Connectors
Digital Audio
Input Connectors
HDMI Out
Connector
Analog Audio
Input/Output
Connectors
Composite
Video
Connectors
AC Input
Connector
Main Power
Switch
IR In &
12V Trigger
Connectors
Subwoofer
Connector
Speaker
Connectors
RS-232
Connector