Harman Kardon AVR 161SAVR161S El manual del propietario

Marca: Harman Kardon

Modelo: AVR 161SAVR161S

Categoría: Receptores AV

Tipo: El manual del propietario

Este manual también es adecuado para

AVR 171S

Audio/video receiver

AVR 1710S, AVR 171S, AVR 171S/230C

AVR 1610S, AVR 161S, AVR 161S/230C

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 3

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3

PLACE THE AVR 3

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4

REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6

SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8

INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 10

TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 10

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 10

SURROUND MODES 10

PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 11

PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 11

PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS IN A 5.1-CHANNEL

SYSTEM 11

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S ONLY: PLACING THE SURROUND

SPEAKERS IN A 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 11

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S ONLY: PLACING FRONT HEIGHT

SPEAKERS IN A 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM 11

PLACING THE SUBWOOFER 11

TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 12

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 12

SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 12

SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS 12

VIDEO CONNECTIONS 13

RADIO CONNECTIONS 13

NETWORK CONNECTOR 14

USB PORT 14

MAKING CONNECTIONS 14

CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS 14

CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER 15

CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY 15

CONNECT YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCE DEVICES 16

USB AND IOS DEVICES 18

CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK 18

CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS 18

INSTALL A MULTIZONE SYSTEM 19

CONNECT IR EQUIPMENT 20

CONNECT THE TRIGGER OUTPUT 20

CONNECT TO AC POWER 20

SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL 21

INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 21

PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE

DEVICES AND TV 21

SET UP THE AVR 22

TURN ON THE AVR 22

USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 22

CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS 22

SET UP YOUR SOURCES 23

SET UP THE NETWORK 24

OPERATING YOUR AVR 25

HARMAN REMOTE APP 25

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 25

MUTING THE SOUND 25

LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 25

SELECTING A SOURCE 25

SELECTING A SURROUND MODE 25

LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO 26

LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE 26

LISTENING TO AN IPOD/IPHONE/IPA D DEVICE 27

LISTENING TO VTUNER (INTERNET RADIO) 28

LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK 28

PLAYI NG MEDIA FROM A ROKU STREAMING STICK 29

LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA SPOTIFY CONNECT 29

USING THIS DEVICE WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT 29

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 29

AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND 29

MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP 30

LISTENING IN ZONE 2 33

SYSTEM SETTINGS 34

SLEEP TIMER 34

PROCESSOR RESET 34

TROUBLESHOOTING 35

SPECIFICATIONS 36

APPENDIX 37

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Introduction, Supplied Accessories,

Important Safety Information and Place the AVR

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this 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.

Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon 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 1710S/AVR 171S 7.2-channel and AVR 1610S/AVR 161S 5.1-channel digital

audio/ video receivers (AVRs) continue this tradition with some of the most advanced

audio and video processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVR, 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.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with your AVR. If any of these items are

missing, please contact your Harman Kardon dealer or Harman Kardon customer service

at www.harmankardon.com.

• System remote control

• EzSet/EQ™ microphone

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Two AAA batteries

• AC power cord (AVR 171S/AVR 161S only)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

The AVR 1710S and AVR 1610S have been designed for use with 120-volt alternating

current (AC). The AVR 171S and AVR 161S have been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt

AC. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which your receiver 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 your AVR for any considerable length of time,

disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

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.

CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S)

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and

requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV)

system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected

to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Place the AVR

• 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.

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Front-Panel Controls

Tuning Mode Button (AVR

1710S/AVR 1610S)

RDS Button (AVR 171S/

AVR 161S)

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Front-Panel Controls

Front-Panel Controls, continued

Power indicator/Power button: The AVR has three different power modes:

• Off (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Off mode minimizes energy consumption

when you’re not using the AVR. When the AVR is off, it will not automatically turn on

or play audio in response to an AirPlay stream from a networked device (AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only). When the AVR is off, pressing the Power button turns it on. To turn

the AVR off when it is on, press the Power button for more than three seconds. The

Front-Panel Display will indicate “Your device is switched off” for two seconds, then

will switch off.

NOTE: You can use the System Setup menu to set the AVR to automatically enter

the off mode after it has been in the Sleep mode for a certain period of time. See

System Settings, on page 34.

• Sleep (Power indicator glows solid amber and front-panel display indicates “Device

sleep”): The Sleep mode powers-down some of the AVR’s circuitry, but allows the

AVR to automatically turn on and play audio in response to an AirPlay or DLNA DMR

stream from a networked device (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only). When the AVR is in

Sleep, pressing the Power button turns it on. To put the AVR into Sleep when it is

on, press the Power button for less than three seconds. The front-panel display will

indicate “Device sleep” while the AVR is in the Sleep mode.

NOTE: The AVR will automatically enter the Sleep mode after 30 minutes of no audio

signal or user control input , unless USB, iPod, Home Network, vTuner, AirPlay, or

DLNA DMR is active. In these cases, the AVR will automatically enter the Sleep mode

after the number of hours set in the Auto Power Off system setting. See System

Settings, on page 34.

• On (Power indicator glows solid white): When the AVR is on it is fully operational.

Headphone jack/EzSet/EQ Mic input: Connect a 1/4” stereo headphone plug to this

jack for private listening. This jack is also used to connect the 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 signal strength) FM tuning mode. The button also toggles the radio

between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned in.

RDS button (AVR 171S/AVR 161S only): When listening to an FM radio station that

broadcasts RDS information, this button activates the various RDS functions.

USB port: The USB port can be used to play audio ﬁles from an Apple iOS

device

connected to the port, and can also be used to play MP3 and WMA audio ﬁles from a USB

device inserted into the port. Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so

it ﬁts all the way into the port. You may insert or remove the connector or device at any

time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.

You can also use the USB port 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.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you

may damage both the AVR and the other device.

Channel Volume Adjust button: Press this button to activate the individual channel

level adjustment. After pressing this button, use the Up/Down buttons/Tuning buttons to

select the channel for adjustment and use theLeft/Right buttons to adjust the channel’s

level.

Audio Input button: Press this button to change the audio input connection for the current

source. Use the Left/Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections, and

press the Set button to assign the currently-displayed connection to the source.

IR sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control. Make

sure that the sensor is not blocked.

Set button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted menu item.

Left/Right buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.

Front-panel display: Various messages appear on 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 active surround mode is displayed on the

lower line. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu

settings appear.

Up/Down buttons/Tuning buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.

When the radio is the active source, use these buttons to tune stations according to the

setting of the Tuning Mode button (see above).

Surround Mode Category button: Press this button to select a surround-sound

category. Each press changes the surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual, Stereo,

HARMAN NSP, Movie, Music and Video Game. To change the speciﬁc surround-sound

mode within the category, use the Surround Mode Select buttons. See Audio Processing

and Surround Sound, on page 29, for more information about surround modes.

Surround Mode Select buttons: After you have selected the desired surround-mode

category, press these buttons to select a speciﬁc mode within the category, such as to

change from Dolby

Pro Logic

II Movie mode to DTS

NEO:6 Cinema 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 Select buttons: Press these buttons to select the active source.

Volume knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.

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Rear-Panel Connectors

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S

HDMI/MHL Input

Connector

HDMI Input

Connectors

Power Cord

(AVR 1710S)

HDMI Output

Connectors

Analog Video

Connectors

Subwoofer

Pre-Out

Connectors

Radio Antenna

Connectors

Digital Audio

Connectors

Fan Vents

Speaker

Connectors

Network

Connector

AC Input

Connector (AVR 171S)

IR and Trigger

Connectors

nalog Audio

Connectors

HDMI/MHL Input

Connector

HDMI Input

Connectors

Power Cord

(AVR 1610S)

HDMI Output

Connector

Analog Video

Connectors

Subwoofer

Pre-Out

Connector

Radio Antenna

Connectors

Digital Audio

Connectors

Speaker

Connectors

Network

Connector

AC Input

Connector

(AVR 161S)

IR and Trigger

Connectors

Analog Audio

Connectors

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Rear-Panel Connectors

Rear-Panel Connectors, continued

Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs,

connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital

connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect Your Audio and Video

Source Devices, on page 16, for more information.

Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their

respective terminals for radio reception.

Analog Audio connectors: The following analog audio connectors are provided:

• Analog Audio Input connectors: Use the AVR’s Analog Audio Input connectors for

source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your

Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 16, for more information.

• Zone 2 Out connectors (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Connect these jacks to an

external ampliﬁer to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system.

Network connector: If your home network is wired, use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E Ethernet

cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to

enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the

network. See Connect to Your Home Network, on page 18, for more information.

Subwoofer Pre-Out connector: Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line-

level input. See Connect Your Subwoofer, on page 15, for more information. NOTE: The

AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two subwoofer connectors.

HDMI Output connectors: If your TV has an HDMI connector and you are connecting

HDMI source devices to the AVR, use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the

AVR’s HDMI Out connector. NOTE: The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two HDMI Out

connectors.

Notes on using the HDMI Output connector:

• When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the HDMI Out connector, use an

HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection.

• Make sure the HDMI-equipped display is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection)-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it via an HDMI connection; use an

analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection.

• AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: If you have connected a 3D-capable TV to HDMI

Out 1 and a 2D-capable TV to HDMI Out 2, the AVR will not allow 3D playback

when both TVs are powered on. To watch 3D content, turn off the AVR and both

TVs, then ﬁrst turn on the 3D TV, then turn on the AVR, and ﬁnally turn on the 3D

source device. Do NOT turn the 2D TV back on.

HDMI/MHL Input connector: If you have a Roku Streaming Stick or other MHL-capable

device, connect it only to this HDMI/MHL In connector. If you do not have an MHL device

you can use this connector for an HDMI-capable device.

Speaker connectors: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals

to the correct speaker. See Connect Your Speakers, on page 14, for more information.

NOTE:

The Assigned Amp speaker connectors (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) are used

for the surround back or Front Height channels in a 7.1- channel home theater, or

you can reassign them to a remote room for multizone operation or to front height

channels for Dolby

Pro Logic IIz operation. See Place Your Speakers, on page 11,

for more information.

Analog Video connectors: The following Analog Video connectors are provided:

• Composite Video Input connectors: Use composite video connectors for video

source devices that don’t have HDMI connectors. You will also need to make an

audio connection from the source device to the AVR. See Connect Your Audio and

Video Source Devices, on page 16, for more information.

• Composite Video Monitor Out connector: If your TV or video display does not

have an HDMI connector, or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are

connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors, use a

composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Video Monitor

Out connector to your TV ’s composite video input.

HDMI

Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals

between devices. If your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide

the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries

both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio

connections for devices you connect via the HDMI connection. See Connect Your Audio

and Video Source Devices, on page 16, for more information.

IR and Trigger connector: The following IR and trigger connectors are provided:

• IR In connectors: When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked (such as when

the AVR is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver to the IR In

jack.

• 12V Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on. It

can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.

• 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 171S only): These vents are used by the AVR’s fan to

cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least three inches (75mm) from the nearest

surface to avoid overheating the unit. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal

volume levels. An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents. Doing so could allow the AVR

to overheat to dangerous levels.

AC Input connector (AVR 171S/AVR 161S only): After you have made and veriﬁed

all other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an

unswitched wall outlet.

Power cord (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S only): After you have made and veriﬁed all other

connections, plug the power cord into an unswitched wall outlet.

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System Remote Control Functions

Source Selector Buttons

Power Off Button

Power On Button

Back/Exit Button

Volume Up/Down Buttons

Mute Button

Zone 2 Button

Home Button

AVR Button

OK Button

Clear Button

Delay Button

IR Transmitter

Surround Modes Button

Number Buttons

Test Tone Button

OSD/Menu Button

Sleep Button

Display Dimmer Button

Memory Button

RDS Button

Previous Channel Button

Transport Control Buttons

Info/Option Button

Direct Button

Preset Scan Button

Channel/Tuner Buttons

Up/Down/Left/Right

Buttons

VR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

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System Remote Control Functions

System Remote Control Functions, continued

In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other

devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port.

During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source

components into the remote. (See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices

and TV, on page 21, for programming information.) To operate a component, press its

Source Selector button to change the remote’s control mode.

A button’s function depends on which component is being controlled. See Table A13 in

the Appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component. Most of the buttons

on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary

depending on the speciﬁc device being controlled. Due to the wide variety of functions for

various source devices, we have included only a few of the most-often used functions on

the remote: number buttons, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access

and power on and off. Buttons dedicated to the AVR – AVR Power On/Off, Surround

Modes, Volume, Mute, Delay and Sleep Settings – are available at any time, even when

the remote is controlling another device.

Power On/Power Off buttons: Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and put it into

Sleep or turn it off. See Power Indicator/Power Button, on page 4, for more information.

IR Transmitter: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes 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 whenever you press a button.

Mute button: Press this button to mute the AVR’s speaker-output connectors and

headphone jack. To restore the sound, press this button or adjust the volume.

Source Selector buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, e.g.,

Disc, Cable/Sat, Radio, etc. This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the remote’s

control mode to operate the selected source device.

• The ﬁrst press of the Radio button switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM

or FM). Each successive press changes the band.

• The ﬁrst press of the USB button switches the AVR to the last-used source (USB or

iPod). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.

• The ﬁrst press of the Network button switches the AVR to the last-used source

(Network or vTuner). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.

AVR button: Press to put the remote into the AVR control mode.

Surround Modes button: Press this button to access the Surround Modes submenu.

Select a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, HARMAN NSP,

Movie, Music or Game. When you select the category, it is highlighted and the surround

mode changes.

To change the surround mode for the selected category navigate to the Surround Mode

menu in the AVR’s on-screen display menu, select the desired category, and use the Left/

Right buttons to select one of the available surround modes. See the Advanced Functions

section, on page 29, for more information.

OSD/Menu button: When the remote is controlling the AVR, press this button to display

the AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) menu. This button is also used within the tuner menus

and an iPod connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port, and is also used to display the

main menu on some source devices.

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons: These buttons are used to navigate the menu system and

to operate the tuner.

OK button: This button is used to select items from the menu system.

Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu

system.

Home button: Press this button to display the Home menu for a Roku Streaming Stick

™

that is connected to the AVR’s MHL/HDMI connector.

Number buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio-station frequencies or

to select station presets.

Clear button: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to

enter.

Test Tone button: Press this button to activate test noise that will circulate through each

speaker, allowing you to adjust the individual speaker levels. Use the Up/Down buttons

to switch the noise to a different speaker and use the Left/Right buttons to change the

volume of the speaker the noise is playing through.

Delay Adjust button: Pressing this button lets you adjust two different types of delay

settings (use the Up/Down buttons to cycle through the settings):

• Lip Sync: This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from a

source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip-sync issues can occur when the video

portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the

video display. Use the Left/Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms.

• Distance: These settings let you set the delay for each speaker to compensate for the

different distances they may be from the listening position. Use the Up/Down buttons

to cycle through each of the system’s speakers, and use the Left/Right buttons to set

the distance each speaker is from the listening position. See Manual Speaker Setup,

on page 30, for more information.

Sleep button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the receiver

after a programmed period of time. Each press increases the time by 10 minutes, up to

90 minutes – ending with the “Sleep Off” message.

Volume Up/Down buttons: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume.

Channel/Tuner buttons: When radio has been selected, press these buttons to select a

preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television,

press these buttons to change channels.

Info/Option button: Press to display the available option settings for the current

source.

Display Dimmer button: Press this button to dim the AVR’s front-panel Message Display

partially or fully.

Preset Scan button: When Radio is the selected source, press this button to play each of

your preset radio stations in order for ﬁve seconds. Pressing the button again to remain

tuned to the current station.

RDS button (AVR 171S/AVR 161S only): When listening to an FM radio station that

broadcasts RDS information, this button activates the various RDS functions.

Direct button: Press this button to directly tune to a radio station by using the Number

buttons to enter its frequency.

Memory button: Press this button to save the current radio or vTuner station as a

preset.

Transport Control buttons: These buttons are used to control source devices.

Previous Channel button: When TV is the selected source, press this button to switch

to the previously-tuned channel.

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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 it easier for you to

set up and operate your AVR.

Typical Home Theater System

A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which controls the system

and supplies ampliﬁcation for the loudspeakers; a disc player; a source component for

television broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected

to the TV); a TV or video display; and multiple loudspeakers.

Multichannel Audio

The main beneﬁt of a home theater system is its ability to produce “surround sound.”

Surround sound uses multiple speakers and ampliﬁer channels to immerse you in the

audio/video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism.

Your AVR may have up to seven main speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer.

Each main speaker is powered by its own ampliﬁer channel inside the AVR. A system

with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system. The different main speaker

types in a home theater system are:

Front Left and Right: The front left and right speakers are used as in a two-channel

system. In many surround-sound modes, these speakers are secondary, while the main

action, especially dialogue, is reproduced by the center speaker.

Center: When you are watching movies and television programs, the center speaker

reproduces most of the dialogue and other soundtrack information, anchoring it with the

picture. When you are listening to a musical program, the center speaker helps to create

a seamless front soundstage, creating a realistic “you-are-there” listening experience.

Surround Left and Right: The surround left and right speakers produce ambient sounds

that help create a realistic and immersive surround-sound environment. They also help

recreate directional sound effects such as aircraft ﬂyovers.

Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers.

Although you will calibrate all of the speakers in your system to sound equally loud at the

listening position, most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only, and

they create their programs to steer relatively little sound to these speakers.

Subwoofer: A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies (the deep

bass). It augments smaller, limited-range main speakers that are usually used for the

other channels. Many digital-format programs, such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital,

contain a low-frequency effects (LFE) channel that 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 for even distribution of the sound.

Surround Back Left and Right (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Surround back channel

speakers are used with surround modes such as the 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 that are designed for 7.1-channel systems.

Front Height Left and Right (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Your AVR includes Dolby Pro

Logic IIz decoding, which uses the AVR’s Assigned Amp channels as front height channels.

The addition of front height channels – an additional pair of speakers positioned above

the front left and right speakers – produces a surround-sound experience with added

depth and dimension by creating lifelike sound that comes at you from varying heights.

NOTE: You can set up your system to use either surround back speakers or front height

speakers; you cannot use both.

The surround back and front height channel speakers are optional. If your system does

not include surround back or front height speakers, you can set up your AVR with a

5.1-channel surround-sound system in the main listening area, and you can reassign

the surround back channel ampliﬁers to power loudspeakers located in another room

in a multizone system.

Surround Modes

There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to

distribute each audio channel’s sounds to the surround-sound system’s speakers.

A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to recreate the way we hear

sounds in the real world, providing you with a rich variety of options. Several companies

have developed different surround-sound technologies, all of which can be accurately

reproduced by your AVR:

• Dolby Laboratories: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

EX (AVR 170S/AVR 171S only), Dolby Pro Logic

II, Dolby Pro Logic

IIx and IIz (AVR

170S/AVR 171S only).

• DTS: DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete

and Matrix), DTS Neo:6

, DTS 96/24

™

• 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 171S only).

Appendix Table A10, on page 41, contains detailed explanations of the different

surround-sound options available on your AVR. Digital surround-sound modes, such as

the Dolby Digital and DTS modes, are available only on specially encoded programs,

such as those available via HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray Disc media and digital cable or

satellite television. Other surround 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

program you are watching or listening to, and your personal tastes.

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Place Your Speakers

Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s

directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for

7.1-channel systems (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) and 5.1-channel systems.

To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should place

your speakers in a circle with the listening position at its center. You should angle each

speaker so it directly faces the listening position. Use the diagrams below as a guide.

SUB

Speaker Positioning for 5.1-Channel Systems

SBL

SRSL

SBR

SUB

FHL* FHR*

SRSL

SUB

* FHL and FHR speakers should be at least

3 ft (0.9m) above the FL and FR speakers.

Speaker Positioning for 7.1-Channel Systems (A

(

Middle: with Surround Back S

eakers

;

Bottom: with Front Hei

ht S

eakers

)

VR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

NOTE: In a 7.1-channel system, you must choose to use either surround back speakers

or front height speakers – you cannot use both simultaneously.

Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers

Place the center speaker either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below

the TV or video display screen. Place the front left and right speakers along the circle,

about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener.

Place the front left, front right and center speakers at the same height, preferably at

about the same height as the listener’s ears. The center speaker should be no more than

2 feet (0.6m) above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers

with your AVR, place them in the front left and right positions.

Placing the Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System

You should place the left and right surround speakers approximately 110 degrees from

the center speaker, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. Alternatively, place

them behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front

speaker. You should place the surround speakers 2 feet – 6 feet (0.6m – 1.8m) higher

than the listener’s ears.

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Placing the Surround Speakers in a

7.1- Channel System

In a 7.1-channel system, place the side surround speakers 90 degrees from the center

speaker, directly to either side of the listening position. Place the surround back left and

right speakers 150 degrees from the center speaker, directly facing the opposite-side

front speaker. You should place all the surround speakers 2 feet – 6 feet (0.6m – 1.8m)

higher than the listener’s ears.

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Placing Front Height Speakers in a 7.1-

Channel System

Your AVR includes Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding, which uses the AVR’s Assigned Amp

channels as front height channels. The addition of front height channels – an additional

pair of speakers positioned above the front left and right speakers – produces a surround-

sound experience with added depth and dimension by creating lifelike sound that comes

at you from varying heights.

We recommend placing front height speakers at least 3 feet (0.9m) higher than the front

left and front right speakers, and directly above or farther apart than the front left and

right speakers. The higher and further apart you place the front height speakers, the more

you 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 all positions.

Placing the Subwoofer

Because a room’s shape and volume can have a dramatic effect on a subwoofer’s

performance, it is best to experiment with placement so that you will ﬁnd the location

that produces the best results in your particular listening room. With that in mind, these

rules will help you get started:

• Placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in

the room.

• Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in

the room.

• In many rooms, placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right

speakers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and

that of the left and right speakers.

• In some rooms, the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer

behind the listening position.

A good way to determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing it in

the listening position and playing music with strong bass content. Move around to various

locations in the room while the system is playing (putting your ears where the subwoofer

would be placed), and listen until you ﬁnd the location where the bass performance is

best. Place the subwoofer in that location.

Place Your Speakers

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Types of Home Theater System Connections

There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your

speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices. The Consumer Electronics

Association has established the CEA

color-coding standard.

Analog Audio Connection Color

Front Left/Right White/Red

Center Green

Surround Left/Right Blue/Gray

Surround Back/Front Height Left/Right Brown/Tan

Subwoofer Purple

Digital Audio Connection Color

Coaxial (input or output) Orange

Optical Input Black

Analog Video Connection Color

Composite Video Yellow

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an ampliﬁed signal from the AVR’s speaker terminals to each

loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, that are differentiated in some

way, such as with colors or stripes.

The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity, without which your system’s low-

frequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the AVR’s speaker-

output 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 Table, above.

The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black.

Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept bare-wire cables or

banana plugs. Bare-wire cables are installed as shown below:

1. Unscrew Cap 3. Tighten Cap2. Insert Bare Wire

Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap, as shown

below:

A. Tighten Cap

B. Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap

Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker

(usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker

(usually black).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or

the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your

receiver or ampliﬁer.

Subwoofer Connections

The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies,

which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer

powered subwoofers that contain their own ampliﬁers. Use a single RCA audio cable to

make a line-level (non-ampliﬁed) connection from the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to a

corresponding input jack on the subwoofer. (The AVR 1710S and AVR 171S have two

subwoofer output connections.)

Although the AVR’s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio

jack, it is ﬁltered so that only the low frequencies pass through it. Don’t connect this

output to any device other than a subwoofer.

Source Device Connections

Audio and video signals originate in source devices (components where a playback

signal originates) such as your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video

recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television tuner,

an iPod or iPhone (connected to the AVR’s USB port) or an MP3 player. The AVR’s FM/AM

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 source device’s signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The

types of connections you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and

of your TV or video display.

Digital Audio Connections – HDMI

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 uncompressed PCM digital audio. Your AVR has 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.

Your AVR is equipped with rear-panel HDMI input and output connectors. HDMI technology

enables high-deﬁnition digital audio and video information to be carried using a single

cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. If your TV or video display device

has an HDMI input connector, make a single HDMI connection from each HDMI-enabled

source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required.

The AVR’s HDMI output connection contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries a

digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR. It allows you to listen

to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet connection)

without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR. The ARC signal

is active when the TV source is selected. 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.)

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see illustration, below), and HDMI

cable runs are limited to about 10 feet (3m). If your video display has a DVI input and is

HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio

connection.

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Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like

standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to

analog inputs or vice versa.

Digital Audio Connections – Optical

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from

dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Optical input connectors are color-coded

using a black shutter.

Analog Audio Connections

Two-channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable, with one connector for

the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two connectors are

attached to each other.

For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may make both

connections. If you are going to be 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, make analog connections for any audio source devices (such as a CD

changer) that you will want available for listening in Zone 2 at all times.

Video Connections

Many source devices output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD

player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to an audio

connection as described above, make a video connection for each of these source

devices. Make only one type of video connection for each device.

Digital Video Connections

If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR’s HDMI input connectors,

you have automatically made a video connection for that device, since the HDMI cable

carries both digital audio and digital video signals.

Analog Video Connections – Composite Video

Composite video is the most commonly available analog video connection. Both the

chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are

transmitted using a single cable. The jack is usually color-coded yellow and looks like an

analog audio jack. Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial

digital audio jack, or vice versa.

Radio Connections

Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna

uses a 75-ohm F-connector.

The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as

shown below, press the levers to open the connectors, insert the bare wires into the

openings, and release the levers to secure the wires. The antenna wires are not polarized,

so you can insert either wire into either connector.

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Network Connector

The AVR’s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other

DLNA or Airplay-compatible devices that are connected to the same network. Use a Cat.

5 or Cat. 5E Ethernet cable to connect the AVR’s RJ-45 connector to your home network.

USB Port

The AVR can play audio ﬁles from an Apple iOS

device connected to the USB port,

and allows you to control the iOS device via the AVR remote control. The AVR can also

play MP3 and WMA audio ﬁles from a USB device inserted into the USB port. Insert the

connector or device into the USB port oriented so it ﬁts all the way into the port. You may

insert or remove the connector or device at any time – there is no installation 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.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to the AVR’s USB

port, or you may damage both the AVR and the other device.

Making Connections

CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure

that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet. Making connections

with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.

Connect Your Speakers

After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers,

on page 11, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained

in Speaker Connections, on page 12. Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.

FHL

(AVR 1710S/

SBL

(AVR 1710S/

FHR

(AVR 1710S/

SBR

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

NOTE: If you installed front height speakers, connect them as shown for the SBL an

BR speakers.

AVR 171S only)R 171S only)

R 171S only)

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only:

Connect Surround Back L/R Speakers

-OR- Front Height L/R Speakers Here

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Connect Your Subwoofer

Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your

subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 12. NOTE: The AVR 1710S and

AVR 171S provide connections for two subwoofers. See Manual Speaker Setup: Number

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.

Single

RCA Audio

Cable

(not

supplied)

Use either

connector

Powered

Subwoofer

AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S

AVR 1610S/

AVR 161S

Connect Your TV or Video Display

If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI source devices: Use an HDMI

cable (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Monitor Out connector. The AVR

1710S and AVR 171S provide HDMI connections for two TVs (only HDMI Out 1 has ARC

and enables you to view the AVR’s on-screen menus). This will provide the best possible

picture quality.

If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI

connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video

connectors: Use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite

Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video connector.

AVR Composite

Monitor Out Connector

Composite Video Cable

(not supplied)

NOTE: If you use only the composite video connection to your TV, you will not be able to

view the AVR’s on-screen menus.

HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

Use HDMI

Out 1 for

the primary

display

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S AVR 1610S/AVR 161S

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Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices

Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. a Blu-ray Disc

™

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 devices: HDMI, composite video, optical

digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio. The connectors are not labeled for

speciﬁc types of source devices; they are labeled numerically, so you can connect your

devices according to your individual system’s makeup.

Your AVR’s various source buttons have default assignments to different input connectors

(listed in the “Default Connector(s)” column of the table below). For ease of setup, you

should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default

source button is assigned (e.g., connect your Blu-ray Disc player to HDMI 2).

However, you can connect your source devices as you wish and re-assign any of the

input connections to any of the Source Buttons listed in the table according to where you

actually connect each of your source devices.

As you connect your various source devices, ﬁll out the “Connected Component” column

in the table – it will make it easier for you to assign the various source buttons after

you have completed making all of the connections. (You will make any changes to the

source-button assignments and ﬁll in the “Assigned Connector(s)” column later in the

setup process.)

Note: You cannot assign connectors to the Network, Radio, TV and USB source buttons.

Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors

Source Button Default Connector(s) Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device

MHL HDMI 1

Disc HDMI 2

Cable-Sat HDMI 3

STB HDMI 4

Game HDMI 5

Audio None/Analog 2

Aux Composite 1/Analog 1

Monitor Output Connector Connected Device

HDMI Out 1

HDMI Out 2

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

Composite Video Monitor Out

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Roku Streaming Stick

™

If you have a Roku Streaming Stick device, insert it into the AVR’s HDMI/MHL In connector.

NOTE: Do not insert the Roku Streaming Stick device into any other HDMI In connector.

Connect Your HDMI Devices

If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best

possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital

video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connections

for devices you connect via an HDMI cable.

NOTE: If you have HDMI devices (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 Channel.

Connect Your Composite Video Devices

Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI

connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to

the AVR.

AVR Composite In Connectors

Composite-Equipped Source Device

Composite Video Cable (not included)

To Composite

Video Output

Connect Your Optical Digital Audio Devices

If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s

optical digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI,

optical or coaxial) from each device.

AVR HDMI/MHL In Connector

Roku

Streaming Stick

AVR HDMI

onnectors

HDMI-E

ed Source Device

HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

To HDMI

Output

AVR Digital

Audio Connectors

tical-E

ed Source Device

Optical Digital Audio

Cable (not supplied)

To Optical Digital

Audio Output

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Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices

If your non-HDMI source device has a coaxial digital output, connect it to the AVR’s

coaxial digital audio connector. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI,

optical or coaxial) from each device.

Coaxial Digital Audio

Cable (not supplied)

To Coaxial Digital

Audio Output

Coaxial-E

ed Source Device

AVR

udio Connectors

Connect Your Analog Audio Devices

Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital

audio connectors. NOTE: If you’re installing a multizone system, make 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.

Stereo Audio Cable

(not supplied)

To Stereo

Analog

Audio Output

Analog Source Device

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S

Analog

Audio Connectors

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S

Analog Audio Connectors

USB and iOS Devices

Use the AVR’s front-panel USB port to connect an iPod, iPhone or iPad using an Apple

cable (not supplied) or to directly connect a USB memory stick. You can play audio ﬁles

from the device or memory stick and use the AVR’s remote to control playback.

AVR

Front-Panel

USB Port

USB

Memory

Stick

Apple Cable

(not supplied)

Connect to Your Home Network

Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to

your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices

that are connected to the network.

AVR

Network

Connector

Network

Modem

Cat. 5/5E Cable (not supplied)

To Home

Network

and Internet

Connect the Radio Antennas

• Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR’s FM 75Ω antenna connector. For the

best reception, extend the FM antenna as far as possible.

• Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the

antenna wires to the AVR’s AM and Gnd connectors. (You can connect either wire to

either connector.) Rotate the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise.

AVR 1610S/

AVR161S

Antenna

Connectors

AVR171S

Antenna

Connectors

FM Antenna (supplied)

AM Antenna

(supplied)

Bend and fold base

AVR 1710S/

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AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Install a Multizone System

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires

running cables inside walls. Always comply with the appropriate safety codes

when installing concealed wiring, particularly all applicable building codes.

Failure to do so may present a safety hazard. If you have any doubt about

your ability to work with electrical wiring, hire a licensed electrician or custom

installer to install the multizone system.

NOTE: Only the following analog audio sources are available to Zone 2: the internal radio,

an iPod/iPhone device or a USB memory device inserted in the AVR’s USB port and up to

two source devices connected to the rear-panel Analog Audio In 1 and 2 connectors.

Your AVR offers two different methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home.

Each requires different connections:

A. Connect the Zone 2 speakers directly to the Assigned Amp Speaker Output

connectors. Assign the Assigned Amp channels to power the 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 will automatically downmix the playback

of programs recorded in 6.1 or 7.1 channels to 5.1 channels.

Zone 2

Speakers

Assigned

Amp

Speaker

Connectors

Zone 2

Main Room

5.1-Channel

Home Theater

Speaker System

SL SR

FR LFE

AVR

Speaker Wire

(not supplied)

Speaker Wire

(not supplied)

B. Connect an external ampliﬁer to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors. This method

offers the beneﬁt of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in the main room simultaneously

with multizone operation, although it does require an additional ampliﬁer for Zone 2.

We recommend that you place the Zone 2 ampliﬁer in the same room as the AVR so that

you can use a short length of stereo audio cable along with a long run of speaker wire to

the remote room. A long run of stereo audio cable would increase the chance of signal

degradation. Depending on your Zone 2 ampliﬁer you can distribute the audio signal to a

single pair of speakers or to several pairs placed in different rooms.

Zone 2

Speakers

Stereo Audio Cable

(not supplied)

7.1-Channel

Home Theater

Speaker System

Zone 2 Ampliﬁer

(not supplied)

FR LFE

SBL SBR

AVR

Speaker Wire

(not supplied)

Speaker Wire

(not supplied)

Zone 2

Main Room

Install a Multizone System

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Making Connections

Connect IR Equipment

The AVR is equipped with a Remote IR Input connector that lets you remotely control the

AVR in a variety of situations:

• When you place the AVR inside 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.

• If you install a multizone system (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only), connect an IR control

device to the Zone 2 IR In connector for remote-room control of the multizone

system, source devices and volume in the remote zone.

If a source device is shared with the main listening area, any control commands issued

to that source will also affect the main room.

Connect the Trigger Output

If your system has equipment that can be controlled by a DC trigger signal, connect it to

the AVR’s Trigger Out connector with a mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-plug interconnect

cable. The AVR will supply a 12V DC (100mA) trigger signal at this connection whenever

it is powered on.

Connect to AC Power

AVR 171S/AVR 161S:

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AVR’s AC Input connector and then to a

working, non-switched AC power outlet.

AC Power

Outlet

AVR

AC Input

Connector

Power Cord (supplied)

AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S:

Connect the AVR’s power cord to a working, non-switched AC power outlet.

AVR IR In Jack

External IR

Receiver

AVR and Source Devices

Installed Inside of Cabinet

AVR

Device with

Trigger In Connector

Mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm)

Mini-Plug Interconnect

(not supplied)

External IR Receiver

Zone 2

Main Room

Zone 2 Speakers

AVR

Power Cord

AC Power

Outlet

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Set Up the Remote Control

Install the Batteries in the Remote Control

Remove the remote control’s battery cover, insert the two supplied AAA batteries as

shown in the illustration, and replace the battery cover.

1. Remove

Cover

2. Insert

Batteries

3. Replace

Cover

Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV

You can program your AVR remote to control many brands and models of audio/video

source devices and TVs. The remote is 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 been preprogrammed to control certain

types of source devices:

Cable/Sat: Controls cable TV and satellite TV 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:

Browses compatible media on an Apple iOS device that is connected to, or a USB

device that is inserted in the AVR’s USB port Note: Does not require programming.

DVR:

Controls TiVo

recorders

Game:

Controls video-game consoles

Media Server:

Controls media servers

Network:

Browses compatible media on DLNA-compatible devices connected to your

home network and on vTuner (Internet Radio). Note: Does not require programming.

AUX:

Controls HDTV tuner boxes, CD players, VCRs and PVDs.

Although the Source Selector buttons are preprogrammed for the device types listed

above, you can reassign a Source Selector button to a different device type. See

Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type, on page 21.

Once you have programmed the remote, you can switch the remote’s control mode to

access the functions for a particular device by pressing the remote’s Source Selector

button for that device.

Follow these steps to program the Source Selector buttons for your source devices:

1. Turn on the source device you want to program the remote to control.

2. Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A10 – A20 in the Appendix. Write all

the applicable code numbers in a convenient place.

3. Press the Source Selector button for the device and hold it as it glows red, goes dark

and glows red again. Then release it. The remote is now in the Programming mode.

NOTE:

The remote will remain in the Programming mode for 20 seconds. If you do not

complete Step 4 within 20 seconds, the remote will exit the Programming mode, and you

will need to repeat Step 3.

4. Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote’s Number buttons to enter a

code number from Step 1, above.

a) If the device turns off, press the Source Selector button again to save the code. The

Source Selector button will ﬂash, and the remote will exit the Programming mode.

b) If the device does not turn off, enter another code number.

c) If you run out of code numbers for a device, you can search through all of the codes

in the remote’s library for dervices of its type by pressing the remote’s Up button

repeatedly until the device turns off. When it does, press the Source Selector button

to save the code.

5. Check that other functions control the device correctly. Sometimes manufacturers use

the same Power code for several models, while other function codes vary. Repeat this

process until you’ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the

device’s functions.

6. If you searched through the remote’s code library to ﬁnd the code, you can ﬁnd out

which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector

button to re-enter the Programming Mode. Then press the remote’s OK Button, and the

Source Selector button will ﬂash in the code sequence. One ﬂash represents “1,” two

ﬂashes for “2,” and so forth. A series of quick ﬂashes represents “0.” Record the code

number programmed for each device in Table A7 in the Appendix.

Repeat Steps 3 – 6 for each source device you want to control with the AVR remote.

Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type

You can reassign a Source Button to control a different device type (for example, you can

program the Media Server button to control a DVD player).

1. Turn on the source device you want the remote to control.

2. Look up the code numbers for the device in Tables A12 – A22 in the Appendix. Write all

the applicable code numbers in a convenient place.

3. Press the Source Selector button you want to override and hold it for three seconds

as it glows red, goes dark and glows red again. Then release it. The remote is now in

the Programming mode.

4. Press the Source Selector button that corresponds to the source device’s type (i.e.,

for a DVD player, press the Blu-ray button). The Source Selector button you pressed in

Step 3 will ﬂash once.

5. Aim the remote at the source device and use the remote’s Number buttons to enter a

code number from Step 2, above.

a) If the device turns off, press the Source Selector button from Step 3 again to

save the code. The Source Selector button will ﬂash, and the remote will exit the

Programming mode.

b) If the device does not turn off, enter another code number.

c) If you run out of code numbers for a device, you can search through all of the codes

in the remote’s library for devices of its type by pressing the remote’s Up button

repeatedly until the device turns off. When it does, press the Source Selector button

from Step 3 to save the code.

Most of the button labels on the AVR remote describe each button’s function when the

remote is used to control the AVR. However, the button may perform a different function

when used to control another device. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table

A13 in the Appendix.

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Set Up the AVR

In this section, you will conﬁgure the AVR to match your actual system’s makeup. Although

it’s possible to conﬁgure the AVR using only the remote and the messages on the AVR’s

front-panel display, it is easier if you use the on-screen menu system.

Turn On the AVR

Press the front-panel Power button.

Using the On-Screen Menu System

To access the menu system, press the OSD/Menu button on the remote. The OSD/Menu

Menu will appear, and if a video source is playing, the menu will automatically re-size so

the picture will be visible behind the menu.

NOTE:

The actual on-screen menus may differ slightly from the illustrations in this

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 2 submenu.) Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons on the remote or the front panel

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 new setting will appear in the front-panel Message

Display, as well as on screen.

To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system, press the Back/Exit button. Be

certain all settings are correct, as any changes you have made will be retained.

Most users should follow the instructions in this Set Up the AVR section to conﬁgure a

basic home theater system. You may return to these menus at any time to make additional

adjustments, such as those described in the Advanced Functions section, on page 29.

Before beginning the following setup steps, all loudspeakers, a video display and all

source devices should be connected. You should be able to turn on the AVR and view the

main menu when you press the AVR button. If necessary, reread the Making Connections

and Set Up the Remote sections before continuing.

Configure the AVR for Your Speakers

1. Plug the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone into the AVR’s Headphone connector.

2. Place the microphone at ear height in your listening position.

3. Set the volume control on your subwoofer to approximately the halfway point.

4. Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your

TV or Video Display, on page 15.

5. Press the remote control’s AVR button. The AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) Main Menu

screen will appear on the TV.

6. Use the remote’s Up/Down/Left/Right and OK buttons to select “Speaker Setup.”

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7. Select “Auto: EzSet/EQ”.

8. If you have a subwoofer connected, select “Yes with Sub.” Otherwise, select “Yes

without Sub.”

9. For AVR 1610S/AVR 161S, or for AVR 1710S/AVR 171S’s in 5.0- or 5.1-channel

systems, select “5.0” or “5.1” in the Speaker Conﬁguration screen. For AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S’s in 7.0- or 7.1-channel systems, select “7.0” or “7.1.”

10. The test will begin. Make sure that the room is quiet while the test noise is playing

through the speakers.

11. When the test ﬁnishes, select “Done” to exit.

NOTES:

• If there are fewer than ﬁve main speakers in your system, do not use the EzSet/

EQ process. Instead, proceed 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 surround back speaker, do not use the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed as

described in Manual Speaker Setup, on page 30.

Set Up Your Sources

The Source Setup menu lets you assign the correct physical audio and video connections

to each source and lets you set many audio and video playback features for each source.

IMPORTANT: The “Video In” and “Audio In” settings are not optional and must

be adjusted before you use your AVR to enable playback of each source. You can

adjust the other settings later. See System Settings, on page 34, for complete information

about adjusting all of the Settings menu options.

1. Review the input connections you listed on the Source Buttons and Assigned

Connectors table, on page 16. Note what changes (if any) you want to make from the

default connector assignments that appear on the list.

2. Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your

TV or Video Display, on page 15.

3. Press the remote control’s OSD/Menu button. The AVR’s OSD setup menu will appear

on the TV. (Note: If you have used a composite video connection to your TV, the OSD

menus will not appear on your TV. Follow the steps below using the AVR’s front-panel

display.)

4. Use the remote’s arrow and OK buttons to select “Source Setup,” and use the left/right

arrow buttons to select a source button with connectors that you want to re-assign.

5. Select “Video In” and select the video input connector you want to assign to the source

button. Press the OK button. NOTE: If you select an HDMI connector as the video input

connector, the audio input connector will automatically change to the same HDMI

connector.

6. If you have not selected an HDMI connector for Video In, select “Audio In” and select

the audio input connector you want to assign to the source button. Press the OK button.

You cannot use a different video input connector with an HDMI audio input connector.

7. Press the remote’s Back/Exit button and repeat steps 3 – 6 for the remaining source

buttons with connectors you want to re-assign.

Title: This selection lets you change the display name for the source, which is useful if

your source’s device type is different from the source’s preprogrammed name. Use the

Up/Down buttons to scroll forward or backward through the alphanumeric characters

until the desired character appears, then use the Left/Right buttons to move the cursor to

the next or previous position. Move the cursor again to leave a blank space. (Your name

can have a maximum of 10 characters.) When you have ﬁnished, press the OK Button.

The new name will appear on the AVR’s front panel and throughout the on-screen menu

system.

Tone: This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are active for the

source. When it’s set to Off, the tone controls are out of the circuit, with no changes to the

sound. When it’s set to On, the bass and treble controls are in the circuit.

Treble/Bass: These settings boost or cut the treble or bass frequencies by up to 10dB,

in 2dB increments. Use the Left/Right buttons to change the setting. The default setting

is 0dB.

Night Mode: This setting activates Night mode for the source, which works with specially

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. The following settings are available:

• Off: No compression is applied. Loud passages in the program remain as they were

recorded.

• Mid: Loud passages in the program are reduced moderately in volume. Dolby True

HD stream is compressed automatically as set by the incoming stream.

• Max: Loud passages in the program are reduced more in volume.

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Lip Sync: This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from the source

to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip-sync issues can occur when the video portion of a

signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the video display.

Use the Left/Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. (The active source’s video

will be visible behind the OSD menu, allowing you to synchronize the audio with the

picture.)

You can also make lip sync adjustments without activating the AVR’s OSD menus.

Pressing the remote’s Delay button will display the Lip Sync menu bar on the TV,

superimposed at the bottom of the video. Use the Left/Right buttons to delay the audio

until it is synchronized with the picture.

Zone 2 In (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): This setting determines the audio source for

Zone 2 of a multizone system. Select the analog audio input the source is connected to.

Digital audio is not available to the multizone system.

To conﬁgure the next source, press the Back/Exit button, then return to the Setup Source

line of the Main Menu. When you have ﬁnished conﬁguring all sources, press the Back/

Exit button to clear the menus from view.

Set Up the Network

To play MP3 or WMA media located on DLNA-compatible devices connected to the

network, use the AVR’s internal Internet radio tuner or listen to sources via AirPlay (AVR

1710S/AVR 171S only), the AVR must be connected to your home network and you must

join them with the network.

If your network uses an automatic IP address, you should not have to perform any

network setup procedures. Once you connect the AVR to your home network, the network

should automatically assign the AVR an IP address, and the AVR should automatically join

your network.

If your AVR does not automatically join your network (in which case the AVR will display a

“Not Connected” message when you press the Network source button):

1. Press the OSD/Menu button, select System Setup, then select Network.

2. The Network menu will appear.

3. Select IP Conﬁguration, then press the Right button button twice to cycle the setting

from “Auto” to “Manual” and back to “Auto.”

4. Select Apply & Save. The AVR will attempt to connect to the network.

5. If the AVR again fails to connect to the network, you may need to enter your network’s

settings manually. You may need to obtain your network’s settings from your ISP or

network administrator.

NOTE: We recommend that you directly connect the AVR to a home-network router so

that it can directly access the Internet for Internet radio, or access devices on the network

for playback of content stored on the devices (see Listening to Media via Your Home

Network, on page 28, for more information).

NOTE: If you have trouble connecting to the network at any time, cycle the AVR into

the Sleep mode, and then turn it back on.

Pair the AVR with Your Bluetooth Device

1. Press the OSD/Menu button and select “Source Select.”

2. Scroll to “Bluetooth” and select it. The OSD will display that Bluetooth is unpaired.

3. Press the remote’s Option /Info button. The Bluetooth Options Menu will appear.

4. Select “Force Pairing > OK” and press the OK button. The AVR will enter the pairing

mode.

5. Open your Bluetooth device’s pairing menu. The AVR will appear on your device’s

pairing menu as “HK AVR.”

• If your device requires a passcode, use 0000.

6. Pair your device with the AVR. Once paired, press the OSD/Menu button to exit the

menu.

To stream audio from the paired Bluetooth device:

1. Press the OSD/Menu button.

2. Select the Source Select menu.

3. Select Bluetooth from the source list.

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Operating Your AVR

Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic conﬁguration, you

are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.

HARMAN Remote App

For easy control of your AVR with your hand-held device, download the free Harman

Kardon Remote app from iTunes App Store for compatible Apple products, or from Google

Play for compatible Android powered smartphones.

The Harman Kardon Remote App controls virtually all the functions of AVR 1710S, AVR

171S, AVR 1610S and AVR 161S AVRs that are connected to the same network as the

device that has the app installed. With this easy-to-use app you can turn the AVR on or

off, select a source, control the volume and virtually any other function. You can also

access and navigate all of the AVR’s on-screen setup menus.

Controlling the Volume

Adjust the volume either by turning the front-panel Volume knob (clockwise to increase

volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume) or by pressing the Volume Up/Down

buttons on the remote. The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB)

below the 0dB reference point (–80dB – +10dB).

0dB is the maximum recommended volume for your AVR. Although it’s possible to turn

the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers. For

certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damage

to equipment. Use caution with regard to volume levels.

To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0-to-90 scale,

adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu, as described in System

Settings, on page 34.

Muting the Sound

To mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute button on the remote. Any

recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display

as a reminder. To restore the sound, press the Mute button again, or adjust the volume.

Listening Through Headphones

Plug the 1/4-inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front-panel Phones

jack for private listening. The default HARMAN Headphone mode uses virtual surround

processing to emulate the sound of a 5.1-channel speaker system. Press the Surround

Modes button on the front panel or the remote to switch to the Headphone Bypass mode,

which delivers a conventional two-channel signal to the headphones. No other surround

modes are available for the headphones.

NOTE: You will be unable to listen through headphones if the iPod source is selected.

Selecting a Source

There are three different ways to select a source:

• Press the front-panel Source buttons to scroll through the sources.

• Using the on-screen menus, press the OSD/Menu button, highlight “Source Select”

and press the OK button. Scroll to the desired source and press the OK button.

• You can directly select any source by pressing its Source Selector button on the

remote.

The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and any other settings

you made during setup.

The source name, the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and the surround

mode will appear on the front panel. The source name and active surround mode will also

brieﬂy appear on the TV screen.

Video Troubleshooting Tips

If there is no picture:

• Check the source selection and video input assignment.

• Check all connections for a loose or incorrect connection.

• Check the video input selection on the TV/display device.

Additional Tips for Troubleshooting HDMI Connections

• Turn off all devices (including the TV, the AVR and any source components).

• Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between the AVR and the TV,

and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device.

• Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR. Connect the

cable from the AVR to the TV last.

• Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices.

NOTE: Depending upon the particular components involved, the complexity of

the required communication between HDMI components may cause delays of

up to a minute in the completion of some actions, such as input switching or

switching between SD and HD channels.

Selecting a Surround Mode

Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system

and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may ﬁnd a few favorites for

certain sources

or program types. You can ﬁnd more detailed information on surround modes in

Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 29.

To select a surround mode, press the OSD/Menu button and select Surround Mode. The

Surround Mode menu will appear.

Auto Select: For digital programs, such as a movie recorded with a Dolby Digital or DTS

soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the soundtrack’s native surround format. For

two-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses the HARMAN NSP mode.

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, you can use

Virtual Surround to create an enhanced soundﬁeld that virtualizes the missing speakers.

Stereo: When you want two-channel playback, select the number of speakers you want

to use for playback:

• “2 CH Stereo” uses two speakers.

• “5 CH Stereo” plays the left-channel signal through the front left and surround

left speakers, the right-channel signal through the front right and surround right

speakers, and a summed mono signal through the center speaker.

• “7 CH Stereo” (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only) follows the same scheme as 5 CH Stereo

but adds the surround back left and surround back right speakers. This mode is

available only when the surround back speakers are present and have not been

reassigned to multizone or front height operation. See Audio Processing and

Surround Sound, on page 29, for more information.

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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 stereo sources like CDs and stereo broadcasts. While

preserving the recording’s original timbre and spatial balance, HARMAN NSP creates a

simulated listening space that automatically adjusts to suit the type of program you are

listening to.

The following adjustments are available:

• Stage Width: This adjustment allows you to widen or narrow the width of the apparent

listening space in front of you. For example, a higher setting would be appropriate for

a recording of an orchestra playing in a concert hall, while a lower setting would be

more appropriate for a recording of a singer playing an acoustic guitar.

• Stage Depth: This adjustment lets you control the total size of the apparent listening

space. A higher setting would approximate the acoustic qualities of larger listening

spaces, such as concert halls and arenas, while a lower setting would approximate

the acoustic qualities of smaller listening spaces like small clubs or coffee houses.

Movie: Select from the following when you want a surround mode for movie playback:

DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx or IIz when seven main speakers are present)

in the AVR 1710S/AVR 171S.

Music: Select from the following when you want a surround mode for music playback:

DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx or IIz when seven main speakers are present

in the AVR 1710S/AVR 171S). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx/IIz Music mode allows access to

a submenu with some additional settings. See Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on

page 29, for more information.

Game: Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx/IIz when seven main speakers are present) Game is available

for video game playback..

After you have made your selection, press the Back/Exit button.

You can also change surround mode categories by repeatedly pressing the Surround

Mode button on either the remote or the front panel.

• You can change surround modes within surround mode categories by pressing the

Surround Mode Select buttons on the front panel.

See Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 29, for more information on surround

modes.

Listening to FM and AM Radio

Select the Radio source. A screen similar to the one in the illustration below will appear.

Use the Up/Down buttons or the Remote’s Channel buttons to tune a station as displayed

on the front panel and on-screen display.

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the Up/Down buttons scans

up or down the frequency band until a station with acceptable signal strength is found.

To switch to manual tuning, in which each press of the Up/Down buttons steps through

a single tuning frequency increment, press the Tuning Mode button on the front panel or

press and hold the OK button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds. Each press

of the button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes.

Once you have tuned an FM station, toggling the Mode setting also switches the radio

between stereo and monaural reception. (Mono reception may improve reception of

weaker stations.) Note that some surround modes are not available with monaural

reception.

Preset Stations

You can store a total of 30 stations (AM and FM combined) as presets. When you want to

save the currently tuned station as a preset, press the remote’s Memory button. Use the

Number buttons to enter the desired preset number.

To tune to a preset station:

• Press the Left/Right buttons.

• Press the remote’s Preset Scan button. The AVR will tune to each preset station

in order for ﬁve seconds. When the desired preset is tuned, press the Preset Scan

button again.

• Enter the preset number using the Number buttons. For presets 10 through 30, press

0 before the preset number. For example, to enter preset 21, press 0-2-1.

Auto Store is an alternate method for storing presets automatically. When you select Auto

Store, your AVR will scan for any frequencies with good signal and save them as presets

automatically. To use Auto Store:

• In either FM or AM source, press the Info/Option button on the AVR’s remote

control.

• Press OK to select “Auto Store.”

• Highlight “Yes” and press “OK.”

Your AVR may take several minutes to complete the Auto Store process. Note that

performing Auto Store will erase all currently saved preset station.

Listening to Media on a USB Device

Your AVR is compatible with MP3 and WMA media.

MP3 compatibility: Mono or stereo, contstant bit rates (CBR) from 8kbps to 320kbps,

variable bit rates (VBR) from lowest to highest quality, with sample rates from 8kHz –

48kHz.

WMA compatibility: Ver. 9.2 basic, stereo CBR with 32kHz – 48kHz sampling rate and

40kbps – 192kbps bit rate, mono CBR with 8kHz – 16kHz sampling rate and 5kbps –

16kbps bit rate, VBR Pass Encoding and Quality Encoding 10 – 98, 44kHz and 48kHz

sampling rate.

No other types of media are supported.

Playing files on a USB device

1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port. USB

hubs and multi-card readers are not supported.

2. Press the USB source selector button on the remote until the front-panel display’s

“USB” as the source. The USB screen will appear.

3. Select a folder and press the OK button. The AVR will list all compatible audio ﬁles.

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4. Select a ﬁle to begin playback. The USB play screen will appear. Any ID3 information

will be displayed, along with the track’s elapsed/current time and icons indicating the

current playback status.

NOTES:

• To skip to the next track, press the Right button; to skip to the beginning of the

current track, press the Left button once; to skip to the beginning of the previous

track, press the Left button twice (or the Left button once if the track’s elapsed time

is less than 5 seconds.)

• You can use the Transport Control buttons to control playback (skipping to the

previous or next track, searching at high speed forward or backward within a track,

playing a ﬁle, pausing playback or stopping playback).

• To repeat a ﬁle or folder, press the Option/Info Button and select the Repeat option.

Each press of the Left or Right buttons will change the setting from Off (no repeat) to

repeat One (ﬁle) to repeat All (ﬁles at the current directory level of the drive). Repeat

All will always be activated when Shufﬂe Music playback is turned on.

• To play the audio tracks in random order, press the Options/Info button and

select Shufﬂe. Each press of the 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 the previous menu level, press the Back/Exit button.

Listening to an iPod/iPhone/iPad Device

When an iPod, iPhone or iPad device is connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port,

you may play audio ﬁles through your high-quality audio system, operate the iPod,

iPad or iPhone using the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigation

messages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display and charge the iPod,

iPad or iPhone. For the latest compatibility information, please see our Web site: www.

harmankardon.com.

Press the USB source selector button on the remote until the front-panel displays “iPod”

as the source. The iPod screen will appear.

The table below summarizes the controls available during normal playback via the USB

port.

iPod or iPhone Function Remote Control Button

Play Play

Pause Pause

Menu OSD/Menu

Back/Exit Back/Exit or Left Arrow

Select OK or Right Arrow

Scroll Reverse Up Arrow

Scroll Forward Down Arrow

Forward Search Forward Search

Reverse Search Reverse Search

Next Track Skip Forward or Right Arrow

Previous Track Skip Backward or Left Arrow

While scrolling, hold the button to scroll faster.

While a selection is playing, the song title, and play mode icon will appear on the front-

panel display.

If the AVR is connected to your TV, an iPod screen will appear and display the

play mode icon, song title, artist and album. If random or repeat play has been

programmed, an icon will appear.

CAUTION: We strongly recommend that you use the screen saver built into

your video display to avoid possible damage from “burn-in” that may occur

with plasma and CRT displays when a still image, such as a menu screen,

remains on the display for an extended period of time.

Press the Option/Info button to view the iPod options menu:

Repeat: Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current album or playlist.

Each press of the OK button switches the setting: repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All.

Shufﬂe: Select this setting to play all the available songs in random order. Each press

of the OK button switches the setting: shufﬂe by Song, shufﬂe by Album, or Off to end

shufﬂe playback.

NOTE: The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shufﬂe 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 your home network you can stream audio

to it via AirPlay from compatible Apple devices with iOS 4.2 or newer and computers

that have iTunes 10.1 or newer that are joined on the same network. See Connect to

Your Home Network, on page 18, for information about connecting to your network, and

Set Up the Network, on page 24 for information about joining your network.

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To initiate AirPlay streaming to the AVR:

• To initiate AirPlay streaming from a computer with iTunes, launch iTunes, click on

the AirPlay button that appears at the bottom of the computer’s iTunes window, and

select “HK AVR” in the pop-up list that appears.

HK AVR

Select

“HK AVR171S_1710S”

From Pop-Up List

AirPlay

Button

• To initiate AirPlay streaming from an iPod, iPhone or iPad device, tap the AirPlay button

on the device’s screen and select “HK AVR171S_1710S” in the speakerselection list

that appears.

The AirPlay audio stream will break in (the OSD will display an “AirPlay activated”

message) and interrupt the source that is currently playing through the AVR. If the AVR is

in the Sleep mode, it will turn on and begin playing the AirPlay audio stream. The music

playback screen will appear on the OSD.

Use the remote’s Transport Control buttons to control playback.

Listening to vTuner (Internet Radio)

Your AVR’s Network connection brings you a world of MP3- and WMA-format streams via

the Internet. After you have successfully connected to your home network as described in

Connect to Your Home Network, on page 18, and set up the network as described in Set

Up the Network, on page 24, press the Network Source Selector button on the remote.

Each press toggles between the Network and vTuner screens.

With the vTuner screen (above) displayed, the AVR will automatically connect to the

Internet via the www.radioharmankardon.com portal. To select a stream use the Up/

Down buttons to search by category.

NOTE: The categories displayed vary by region.

To create a Favourites list, log onto www.radioharmankardon.com from your computer.

Enter your either you AVR’s MAC address as its ID # (the MAC address is on the Network

Settings screen in the System Settings 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) and create an account. Favourites that you select on the Web site

will be available on the AVR.

Navigation is similar to other menus. Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button to

select it. To return to the previous menu level (or to clear the top-level menu from view),

press the Back/Exit button or the Left button.

The AVR is not able to connect to streams that require site registration or other interaction

prior to playing the stream. If the AVR cannot connect to the stream, a “Network Error”

message will appear brieﬂy, and the Internet Radio screen will remain essentially blank.

Listening to Media via Your Home Network

Your AVR can access MP3 and WMA audio media that is stored on other DLNA-compatible

devices that are connected to the same network as your AVR.

MP3 compatibility: Mono or stereo, contstant bit rates (CBR) from 8kbps to 320kbps,

variable bit rates (VBR) from lowest to highest quality, with sample rates from 8kHz –

48kHz.

WMA compatibility: Ver. 9.2 basic, stereo CBR with 32kHz – 48kHz sampling rate and

40kbps – 192kbps bit rate, mono CBR with 8kHz – 16kHz sampling rate and 5kbps –

16kbps bit rate, VBR Pass Encoding and Quality Encoding 10 – 98, 44kHz and 48kHz

sampling rate.

Before you can access ﬁles located on other devices via the network, each device

must ﬁrst give permission to share ﬁles with the AVR:

To share media on PCs:

1. Open Windows Media Player.

2. Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. The Media Sharing window will

appear.

3. Check the “Share My Media” box. An icon for the AVR will appear in the window.

4. Select the AVR icon, select “Allow,” then select “OK.”

The computer’s WMA and MP3 media should now be available to the AVR.

To share media on other types of computers, operating systems or media software:

Check the instructions for the computer, operating system or media player.

To listen to shared media, press the Network Source Selector button. (If vTuner appears

as the source, press the button a second time to switch from the Internet Radio source to

the Network source.) The Home Network screen will appear.

The screen will list by name all devices on the network that allow sharing. Use the Up/

Down and OK buttons to browse the content stored in the device’s media player library.

Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button to select it. To return to the previous

menu level (or to clear the menu from view from the top level), press the Back/Exit

button.

NOTE: Although video content may appear in the menu, the AVR does not support video

playback from the network connection.

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Advanced Functions

Playing Media from a Roku Streaming Stick

When you connect a Roku Streaming Stick to the AVR’s MHL/HDMI input and join it

with your home Wi-Fi network, you can use the AVR’s remote to search for and control

streaming media. NOTE: Your home network must be Wi-Fi for you to be able to use the

Roku Streaming Stick with your AVR.

1. After connecting the Roku Streaming Stick to the AVR’s MHL/HDMI input, select the

AVR’s MHL source. The Roku Streaming Stick’s video output should be displayed on

your TV.

2. Follow the Roku instructions for joining the Roku Streaming Stick with your Wi-Fi

network, using the Roku remote.

3. Once the Roku Streaming Stick is joined with your Wi-Fi network, the AVR remote

buttons shown below will perform the same functions as their counterparts on the

Roku remote:

Home Menu

Navigation

Menu Item

Selection

MHL Source

Button

Listening to Media via Spotify Connect

Your Harman Kardon AVR and Spotify control device need to be on the same wi-ﬁ network

to work.

From the Spotify App on your mobile device tap on the Now Playing bar to reveal extra

controls, and select the Speaker icon. From the Connect screen, just choose your AVR

models from the list as a destination device and it’ll start playing. Adjust the volume

directly from the app using the volume bar from the Connect screen.

Using This Device With Spotify Connect

Spotify lets you listen to millions of songs – the artists you love, the latest hits and

discoveries just for you.

If you are a Spotify user, you can control this device using your Spotify app.

Step 1 Connect your device to the same wifi network as your phone, tablet or PC

running the Spotify app.

Step 2 Open the Spotify app, and play any song.

Step 3 Tap the song image in the bottom left of the screen.

Step 4 Tap the Connect icon

Step 5 Pick your speaker from the list.

For information on how to set up and use Spotify Connect please visit www.spotify.

com/connect

Licenses

The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here : www.spotify.com/

connect/third--party- -licenses.

Advanced Functions

Much of the adjusting and conﬁguration your AVR requires is handled automatically, with

little intervention required on your part. You can also customize your AVR to suit your

system and your tastes. In this section we will describe some of the more advanced

adjustments available to you.

Audio Processing and Surround Sound

Audio signals can be encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality

of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode. You may also

manually select a different surround mode, when available.

Analog Audio Signals

Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels – left and right. Your AVR is able

to process two-channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound, even

when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording. Among the available

modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx/IIz, Virtual Speaker, DTS Neo:6, HARMAN NSP,

5 CH and 7 CH Stereo modes. To select one of these modes, press the Surround

Modes button.

Digital Audio Signals

Digital audio signals offer greater ﬂexibility and capacity than analog signals, and

allow the encoding of discrete channel information directly into the signal. The result is

improved sound quality and startling directionality, since each channel’s information is

transmitted discretely. High-resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion-free,

especially in the high frequencies.

Surround Modes

Surround-mode selection depends upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well

as your personal taste. Although there is never a time when all of the AVR’s surround

modes are available, there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input.

Table A12 in the Appendix, on page 47, offers a brief description of each mode and

indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with.

Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies’

Web sites: www.dolby.com and www.dtsonline.com.

When in doubt, check the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround

modes are available. Usually, nonessential sections of the disc, such as trailers, extra

materials or the disc menu, are available only in Dolby Digital 2.0 (two-channel) or

PCM two-channel mode. If the main title is playing and the display shows one of these

surround modes, look for an audio or language setup section in the disc’s menu. Also,

make sure your disc player’s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than two-

channel PCM. Stop play and check the player’s output setting.

Multichannel digital recordings are produced in ﬁve-channel, six-channel or seven-

channel formats, with or without a “.1” channel. The channels included in a typical

5.1-channel recording are front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and

LFE (low-frequency effects). The LFE channel is denoted as “.1” to represent the fact that

it is limited to the low frequencies. 6.1-channel recordings add a single surround back

channel, and 7.1-channel recordings add surround back left and surround back right

channels to the 5.1-channel conﬁguration. New formats are available in 7.1-channel

conﬁgurations. Your AVR is able to play the new audio formats, delivering a more exciting

home theater experience.

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 Speaker Setup, on page 30 for

more information.

Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2.0 (two channels only), Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby

Digital EX (6.1), Dolby Digital Plus (7.1), Dolby TrueHD (7.1), DTS-HD High-Resolution

Audio (7.1), DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1), DTS 5.1, DTS-ES (6.1 Matrix and Discrete),

DTS 96/24 (5.1), two-channel PCM modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.1kHz, 96kHz,

176.4kHz or 192kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM.

When the AVR receives a digital signal, it detects the encoding method and the number

of channels, which is displayed brieﬂy as three numbers, separated by slashes (e.g.,

“3/2/.1”).

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The ﬁrst number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “1” represents

a monophonic recording (usually an older program that has been digitally remastered

or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen mono as a special

effect). “2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels but no center channel.

“3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present.

The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: “0” indicates

that no surround information is present. “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is

present. “2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels. “3” is used with DTS-ES

bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel, in addition

to the side surround left and right channels. “4” is used with 7.1-channel digital formats

to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back

surround channels.

The third number is used for the LFE channel: “0” indicates no LFE channel. “.1” indicates

that an LFE channel is present.

The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each

include a ﬂag that signals the receiver to decode the surround back channel, indicated

as 3/2/.1 EX-ON for Dolby Digital EX materials, and 3/3/.1 ES-ON for DTS-ES materials.

Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may include a Dolby Surround ﬂag indicating DS-ON or DS-OFF,

depending on whether the two-channel bitstream contains only stereo information or a

downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR’s Dolby Pro Logic

decoder. By default, these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode.

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz,

44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kHz) will appear.

When only two channels – left and right – are present, the analog surround modes may be

used to decode the signal into multiple channels. If you would prefer a different surround

format than the native signal’s digital encoding, press the Surround Modes button to

display the Surround Modes menu (see Selecting a Surround Mode, on page 25).

The Auto Select option sets the surround mode to the native signal’s digital encoding, e.g.,

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio. For two-channel materials, the

AVR defaults to the HARMAN NSP mode. If you prefer a different surround mode, select

the surround-mode category: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game.

Press the OK button to change the mode.

Each surround-mode category is set to a default surround mode:

• Virtual Surround: Virtual speaker.

• Stereo: 7-CH Stereo or 5-CH Stereo (depending on how many main speakers are

present in the system).

• NSP: HARMAN NSP.

• Movie: Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.

• Music: Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.

• Video Game: Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.

You may select a different mode for each category. Below is a complete list of available

surround modes. (The actual surround modes available will depend on the number of

speakers in your system.)

• Virtual Surround: Virtual speaker.

• Stereo: 2-CH Stereo, 5-CH Stereo or 7-CH Stereo (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only).

• NSP: HARMAN NSP.

• Movie: DTS Neo:6 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie (AVR

1710S/AVR 171S only), Dolby Pro Logic IIz (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only).

• Music: DTS Neo:6 Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (AVR

1710S/AVR 171S only), Dolby Pro Logic IIz (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only).

• Video Game: Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game (AVR 1710S/AVR

171S only), Dolby Pro Logic IIz (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only).

Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio, select the line

from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR’s automatic surround-mode selection.

The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source is selected.

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Dolby Pro Logic IIx is available only if you have set up the

AVR’s Assigned Amp to Surround Back; Dolby Pro Logic IIz is available only if you have

set up the AVR’s Assigned Amp to Front Height. See Manual Speaker Setup, on page 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-sound system. Some listeners may want the depth and dimension that

height channels provide, but from a seemingly transparent experience. Other listeners

may prefer to accentuate the front height channels by using a higher volume setting.

The PLIIz Height Gain control gives you the ability to change the volume of the front height

channels to suit different programs. The control has three settings: Low (normal volume),

Mid (moderate volume increase) and High (maximum volume increase). Note that you

can also ﬁne-tune the front height channel volume levels. See Setting Channel Output

Levels Manually, on page 32, for details.

Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music:

Some additional settings are available when you select

the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music Mode in the Surround Modes menu:

Center Width: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers.

A lower number focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel. Higher

numbers (up to 7) broaden the vocal soundstage. Use the Left/Right buttons to adjust.

Dimension: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation, allowing you to

“move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room. The setting of “0” is a neutral

default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound toward the front of the room, while setting “R-3”

moves the sound toward the rear. Use the Left/Right buttons to adjust it.

Panorama: With the Panorama mode turned on, some of the sound from the front

speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an enveloping “wraparound”

effect. Each press of the OK button toggles the setting On or Off.

Please refer to Table A10 in the Appendix for more information on which surround modes

are available with different bitstreams.

Manual Speaker Setup

Your AVR is ﬂexible and may be conﬁgured to work with most speakers and to compensate

for the acoustic characteristics of your room.

The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each connected speaker

and optimizes the AVR’s performance with your speakers. If you are unable to run EzSet/

EQ calibration, or if you wish to set up your AVR for your speakers manually, use the

Speaker Setup on-screen menus.

Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Place Your Speakers

section, on page 11, and connect them to the AVR. Consult the owner’s guide for the

speakers or the manufacturer’s Web site for their frequency-range speciﬁcation. Although

you may set the AVR’s individual channel levels “by ear,” an SPL (sound-pressure level)

meter purchased at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy.

Record your conﬁguration settings in Tables A3 through A12 in the Appendix for easy

re-entry after a system reset or the unit has been unplugged for more than four weeks.

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Step One – Determine Your Speakers’ Crossover Frequencies

Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR can’t detect how many speakers

you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities. Consult the technical

speciﬁcations for all of your speakers and locate the frequency response, usually given

as a range, e.g., 100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB). Write down the lowest frequency that each of

your speakers (except the subwoofer) is capable of playing (100Hz in the above example)

as the crossover in Table A3 in the Appendix. NOTE: This is not the same as the crossover

frequency listed in the speaker’s speciﬁcations.

The AVR’s bass management determines which speakers will be used to play back the

low-frequency (bass) portion of the source program. Sending the lowest notes to small

satellite speakers will result in bad sound and may even damage the speakers. The

highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer.

With proper bass management, the AVR divides the source signal at a crossover frequency.

All information above that crossover frequency is played through your system’s speakers,

and all information below the crossover frequency is played through the subwoofer. This

way, each loudspeaker in your system will perform at its best, delivering a more powerful

and enjoyable sound experience.

Step Two – Measure the Speaker Distances

Ideally, all of your speakers would be placed in a circle, with the listening position at the

center. However, you may have had to place some speakers a little farther away from

the listening position than others. Because of this, sounds that are supposed to arrive

simultaneously from different speakers may blur, due to different arrival times.

Your AVR provides a Distance adjustment that compensates for these real-world speaker

placement differences.

Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position, and write it down

in Table A4 in the Appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from

the listening position, enter your speaker distances as described in Set the Speaker

Distances, on page 32.

Step Three – Manual Speaker Setup Menu

Now you are ready to program the AVR. Sit in your usual listening position, and make the

room as quiet as possible.

With the AVR and video display turned on, press the OSD/Menu button to display the

menu system. Select the Speaker Setup menu, and then select Manual Setup.

If you have already run the EzSet/EQ process as explained in Conﬁgure the AVR for Your

Speakers, on page 22, the AVR saved the results. To ﬁne-tune the EzSet/EQ results, or

to conﬁgure the AVR from scratch, select Manual Setup. The Manual Setup screen will

appear.

NOTE: To save the current settings, press the Back/Exit button.

For best results, adjust the submenus in this order: Speakers, Crossover, Distance and

Output Adjust.

Speakers

This selection lets you program the correct setting for each speaker group. The settings

in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of

various surround modes at any time.

Select ON when the speakers are present in the system; select OFF for positions where

no speakers are installed. The Front Left & Right setting is always ON and may not be

disabled.

Any changes will be reﬂected in the total Number Of Speakers displayed at the 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 system is a 5.1-channel system and

you want to use the Assigned Amp speaker outputs to power speakers in Zone 2. See

Install a Multizone System, on page 19, for more information.

• Front Height: Select the Front Height option if your main system is a 7.1-channel

system and you are using Front Height speakers with Dolby Pro Logic IIz.

• Off: Select Off if you have not connected speakers to the Assigned Amp speaker

outputs.

NOTE: When you set Assigned AMP to “Zone 2,” the speakers connected to the Assigned

Amp outputs will not be conﬁgured during the EzSet/EQ process. Conﬁgure the speakers

manually, as explained below.

When you have ﬁnished, press the Back/Exit button.

Crossover

After you return to the Speaker Setup menu, navigate to the Crossover line and press the

OK button to display the Crossover menu.

The AVR will display only those speaker groups you set to On in the Number of Speakers

menu.

Refer to Table A3 to see the crossover frequencies that you wrote down for your

speakers.

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For each speaker group, select one of these eight crossover frequencies: Large, 40Hz,

50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 140Hz, 150Hz, 160Hz, 180Hz

or 200Hz. If the speaker’s crossover frequency is below 40Hz, select the ﬁrst option,

“Large.” This setting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size but to its frequency

response, which is also called “full range.”

NOTE: If you have Room EQ set to On, the crossover frequencies have been automatically

set by the AVR and cannot be adjusted.

Write down the settings in Table A6 in the Appendix.

When you have ﬁnished entering the settings, press the Back/Exit button to return to the

Manual Setup menu.

Select the “Speakers” menu again and note the Subwoofer setting: This setting depends

upon the Crossover setting you selected for the front left and right speakers.

• If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the subwoofer

setting will always be SUB. All low-frequency information will always be sent to the

subwoofer. If you don’t have a subwoofer, either upgrade to full-range front left and

right speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity.

• If you set the front left/right speakers to LARGE, select one of the three following

settings for the subwoofer:

L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the subwoofer,

including a) information that would normally be played through the front left and

right speakers and b) the special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information.

OFF: Select this setting when no subwoofer is in use. All low-frequency information

will be sent to the front left and right speakers.

LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the left and right

program channels through the front left and right speakers, and directs only the

LFE-channel information to the subwoofer.

Distance

As described above in Step Two, when you measured the distances from each of your

speakers to the listening position, your AVR provides an adjustment that compensates

for the different distances so that the sound from each speaker will reach the listening

position at the proper time. This process will improve the clarity and detail of the sound.

On the Manual Setup menu, move the cursor to the Distance line and press the OK button

to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu.

Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position that you measured in Step

Two and recorded in Table A4 in the Appendix (see page 39). Select a speaker, then use

the Left/Right buttons to change the measurement. You can enter distances between 0

and 30 feet (9.1m). The default distance for all speakers is 10 feet (3m).

The default unit of measurement is feet. To change the unit to meters, select the Unit of

Measure line and press the Left or Right button to change the setting.

NOTE: If you set 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 control adjusts the stereo imaging

by varying the relative loudness of the left and right channels. In a home theater system

with up to seven main channels plus up to two subwoofers, achieving proper imaging

becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each channel

is heard at the listening position with equal loudness (when signals of equal loudness

are played through them).

Your AVR’s EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you simply and

automatically. However, the Output Adjust menu allows you to calibrate the levels

manually, either using the system’s built-in test tone or while playing source material.

From the Manual Setup menu select Output Adjust to display the speaker volume

adjustment menu.

All of the system’s speakers will appear with their current level settings. You can adjust

each speaker’s level between –10dB and +10dB in 1dB increments.

While making adjustments, you can measure the channel levels in one of these ways:

• Preferably, use a handheld SPL meter set to the C-weighting, slow scale. Adjust each

speaker so that the meter reads 75dB when the AVR’s built-in test noise is playing.

• By ear. Adjust the levels so that the test tone sounds equally loud to you when it plays

through each speaker.

To set your levels using the AVR’s internal test tone, select the menu’s Test Tone line and

use the Left/Right buttons to turn the test tone on. Then select the Test Tone SEQ line to

select between Auto and Manual:

Auto: The test tone will automatically circulate to all speakers, as indicated by the

highlight bar. Use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the level for any speaker when the test

tone is paused there. Use the Up/Down buttons to move the highlight bar to another line,

and the test tone will follow the bar. To stop the test tone, use the Up/Down buttons to

move the cursor out of the screen’s speaker listings area.

Manual: The test tone will stay on the selected speaker until you use the Up/Down

buttons to move it to another speaker. Use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the level for

the speaker through which the test tone is playing.

If you are using an external source to set your output levels, set Test Tone to Off, use the

Up/Down buttons to navigate to each speaker, and use the Left/Right buttons to adjust

the speaker’s level while the source plays.

NOTE: If you are using a handheld SPL meter with external source material, such as a

test disc or an audio selection, play it and adjust the AVR’s master volume control until

the meter measures 75dB. Then adjust the individual speaker levels.

Output Reset: To reset all levels to their factory defaults of 0dB, scroll down to this line

and press the OK button.

When you have ﬁnished adjusting the speaker levels, record the settings in Table A3 in

the Appendix. Then press the Back/Exit Button.

Advanced Functions

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Advanced Functions

Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems:

While setting your system’s individual speaker volume levels is ultimately up to your

personal taste, here are some ideas you may ﬁnd helpful:

• For ﬁlms and video-music programs, your overall goal should be to create an

enveloping, realistic sound ﬁeld that draws you into the ﬁlm or music program

without drawing your attention away from the action on the screen.

• For multichannel music recordings, some music producers will create a sound ﬁeld

that places the musicians all around you; others will create a sound ﬁeld that places

the musicians in front of you, with more subtle ambience in the surround speakers

(as you would experience in a concert hall).

• In most 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel ﬁlm soundtracks, the surround speakers are

not intended to be as loud or as active as the front speakers. Adjusting the surround

speakers so they are always as loud as the front speakers could make dialogue

difﬁcult to understand and will make some sound effects sound unrealistically loud.

Notes on Setting Subwoofer Volume:

• Sometimes the ideal subwoofer volume setting for music is too loud for ﬁlms, while

the ideal setting for ﬁlms is too quiet for music. When setting the subwoofer volume,

listen to both music and ﬁlms with strong bass content and ﬁnd a “middle ground”

volume level that works for both.

• If your subwoofer always seems too loud or too quiet, you may want to place it in

a different location. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will always tend to increase

its bass output, while placing 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 source in

another room. See Install a Multizone System, on page 19, for installation information.

You set up and activate the AVR’s multizone system from the on-screen Zone 2 menu.

Press the OSD/Menu button, and navigate to the Zone 2 line. Press the OK button to

display the Zone 2 menu.

Status: This line lets you turn Zone 2 on or off.

Source: This line lets you select the source input for Zone 2. You may select a different

source from the one currently operating in the main listening area. However, if the same

source has been selected for both the main listening area and Zone 2, listeners in both

areas will hear the same content.

Only analog audio sources are available to Zone 2. To hear digital devices such as a CD

player in Zone 2, follow these steps:

1. In addition to making a digital audio connection, connect the source device’s analog

audio outputs to the AVR. Make a note in Table A5 on page 39 to record which set of

analog inputs you used.

2. Use the AVR’s front-panel Audio Input button to select the analog audio input. (Leave

the Audio setting for the source device in the Source Setup menu set to the digital

input.)

Notes about listening in Zone 2:

• Although you can listen to iPod or USB as a source in Zone 2, you cannot begin

iPod or USB playback from within Zone 2. You must initially select iPod or USB as a

source in Zone 1 and begin playback of a track or playlist from there. Then you can

select iPod as the Zone 2 source and control playback from within Zone 2 even if you

switch Zone 1 to a different source.

• Only one of the AVR’s internal sources (iPod, USB, vTuner, Network, AirPlay, DLNA

DMR) can be active at a time across both zones. For example, if you are listening

to vTuner as the source in Zone 1 and switch the source in Zone 2 to USB, it will

switch the source in Zone 1 to USB(and vice versa). To listen to different sources in

Zone 1 and Zone 2 at the same time, at least one source must be one of the AVR’s

conﬁgurable external sources (Cable/Sat, Disc, STB or TV) that is connected to one

of the AVR’s analog audio inputs, or one of the AVR’s terrestrial radio sources (FM

or AM).

Volume: Highlight this line, and use the Left/Right buttons to control the volume in Zone

Assigned AMP: This line lets you assign the Assigned AMP channels to “Zone 2” for

multizone operation (see Number of Speakers, on page 31). When this line is set to Zone

2, you may conﬁgure the main listening room for only up to 5.1 channels.

To use the remote to control the sound in Zone 2, press the remote’s Zone 2 button. The

volume, mute and source select buttons will control the sound in Zone 2 and the Zone 2

button will illuminate whenever you press a button to indicate that the remote is in the

Zone 2 control mode. Press the Zone 2 button again to return the remote to the main

listening area control mode.

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System Settings

Appendix

System Settings

The AVR’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVR’s

features operate. Press the OSD/Menu button and navigate to the System line. Press the

OK button to display the System Settings menu.

Panel Timeout: This setting allows you to set the AVR’s front-panel display to automatically

turn off after remaining on for a predetermined time (3 – 10 seconds) each time you use

a control. Set this to “Off” to have the display remain on continually.

Auto Power Off: This setting allows you to set the AVR to automatically switch to the

Off mode after being in the Sleep mode for a predetermined time (1 – 8 hours). See

Power Indicator/Power Button, on page 4, for more information. It also allows the AVR

to automatically switch to the Sleep mode after being on for the predetermined amount

of time. Note that it will not transition to Sleep mode this way if the active source has

one of the Digital Audio Connectors selected as the Audio Input. See Source Setup, on

page 23, for more information.

Menu Timeout: This setting allows you to set the amount of time (20 – 50 seconds) a

menu screen will remain on after the last adjustment. Set this to “Off” to have the menus

remain on continually until you press the OSD/Menu button.

Status Message: When the AVR is turned on, the volume is adjusted, the source is

changed or a change in the input signal is detected, a status message will be displayed

on the TV screen. Select how long the message remains visible, from 2 to 10 seconds,

with a default of 3 seconds. Select “Off” if you do not wish to see the status messages on

the TV screen (they will still appear on the AVR’s front-panel display).

Volume Default and Default Volume Setting: These two settings are used together to

program the volume level when you turn on the AVR. Set Volume Default to On, and then

set the Default Volume Setting to the desired turn-on volume. When Volume Default is set

to Off, the AVR will turn on at the last-used volume setting from the previous listening

session.

HDMI Audio to TV: This setting determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed

through the HDMI Monitor Out connector to the video display. In normal operation, leave

this setting at Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without

the home theater system, turn this setting to On.

HDMI Link: This setting allows the communication of control information among the

HDMI devices in your system. Turn this setting to On to allow control communication

between the HDMI devices; 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 install the upgrade

software.

IMPORTANT: During a software upgrade, do not power off the AVR or use any of its

controls. Doing so could permanently damage the AVR.

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off

automatically.

Press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed.

Each additional press of the Sleep button increases the play time by 10 minutes, with a

maximum of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer.

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half

brightness.

If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time will be

displayed. Press the Sleep button again to change the play time.

The front-panel display will count down during the ﬁnal 10 seconds before going to Sleep

mode. Pressing any button during this countdown will cancel the process and disable

the Sleep timer.

Processor Reset

If the AVR behaves erratically after a power surge, unplug the AC power cord for at least

3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the AVR on. If this procedure doesn’t help, reset

the AVR’s processor as described below.

NOTE: A processor reset erases all user conﬁgurations, including speaker and level

settings and tuner presets. After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your entries in

the Appendix worksheets.

To reset the AVR’s processor:

1. Press the front-panel Power Button for more than three seconds to turn the AVR off (the

Power Indicator will turn amber).

2. Press and hold the front-panel Surround Mode Category button for at least 5 seconds

until the RESET message appears on the front-panel display.

NOTE: After performing a processor reset, wait at least 1 minute before pressing any

Source Selector buttons.

If the AVR does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized

Harman Kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be located

by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Solution

Unit does not function • No AC power • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC

power outlet

• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled

Front-panel display lights, but there’s no sound or picture • Intermittent input connection

• Mute is on

• Volume control is turned down

• Secure all input and speaker connections

• Press Mute button

• Turn up Volume control

No sound from any speaker •

is in protection 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 material is monophonic

• Incorrect speaker

• Program material is stereo

• Select a surround mode other than stereo

• Mono programs contain no surround information

• Check the speaker in the setup menu

• The surround decoder may not create center- or

surround-channel information from nonencoded

programs

Unit does not respond to remote control commands • Weak batteries in remote

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change batteries in remote

• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in

the line of sight of the remote

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,

ﬂuorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Surround-back speaker

settings cannot be accessed, and the test tone does not

play through the surround back speakers

• Multi-zone operation has been selected/Assigned AMP

channels have been assigned to Zone 2

• Use the Speaker Setup menu to reassign the Assigned

AMP to the surround back left and right channels

Unable to activate remote control Programming mode • Source Selector button is not held for at least 3

seconds

• Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least

3 seconds

Remote buttons light, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode • Press Zone 2 button (button will not illuminate when

remote is in Zone 1 control mode).

Unable to establish network connection • AVR network programming requires rebooting • Cycle the AVR into the Off mode, and then turn it on

again

Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation-related issues may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which is located

in the Product Support section of our Web site: www.harmankardon.com

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Solution

Unit does not function • No AC power • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC

power outlet

• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled

Front-panel display lights, but there’s no sound or picture • Intermittent input connection

• Mute is on

• Volume control is turned down

• Secure all input and speaker connections

• Press Mute button

• Turn up Volume control

No sound from any speaker •

is in protection 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 material is monophonic

• Incorrect speaker

• Program material is stereo

• Select a surround mode other than stereo

• Mono programs contain no surround information

• Check the speaker in the setup menu

• The surround decoder may not create center- or

surround-channel information from nonencoded

programs

Unit does not respond to remote control commands • Weak batteries in remote

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change batteries in remote

• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in

the line of sight of the remote

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,

ﬂuorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only): Surround-back speaker

settings cannot be accessed, and the test tone does not

play through the surround back speakers

• Multi-zone operation has been selected/Assigned AMP

channels have been assigned to Zone 2

• Use the Speaker Setup menu to reassign the Assigned

AMP to the surround back left and right channels

Unable to activate remote control Programming mode • Source Selector button is not held for at least 3

seconds

• Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least

3 seconds

Remote buttons light, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode • Press Zone 2 button (button will not illuminate when

remote is in Zone 1 control mode).

Unable to establish network connection • AVR network programming requires rebooting • Cycle the AVR into the Off mode, and then turn it on

again

Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation-related issues may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which is located

in the Product Support section of our Web site: www.harmankardon.com

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Specifications

AVR

Speciﬁcations

Audio Section

Stereo power:

two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,

<0.9% THD

channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9%

THD

Multichannel power:

two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,

<0.9% THD

channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9%

THD

Input sensitivity/impedance: 250mV/27k ohms

Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 100dB

Surround system adjacent channel

separation:

Dolby Pro Logic/DPLII: 40dB

Dolby Digital: 55dB

DTS: 55dB

Frequency response (@ 1W): 10Hz – 130kHz (+0dB/–3dB)

High instantaneous current

capability (HCC):

Transient intermodulation

distortion (TIM):

Unmeasurable

Slew rate:

FM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz

Usable sensitivity IHF: 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 70dB/68dB

Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.2%/0.3%

Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity (±400kHz): 70dB

Image rejection: 80dB

IF rejection: 80dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 520 – 1710kHz (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S)

522 – 1620kHz (AVR 170S/AVR 160S)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 38dB

Usable sensitivity (loop):

500µV

Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 1.0%

Selectivity (±10kHz): 30dB

Bluetooth Section

Frequency range: 2402MHz - 2480MHz

Transmitter power: 0-4dBm

Modulation:

GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8-DPSK

Functions: Streaming audio play, supports Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.4

Video Section

Television format: NTSC (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S);

PAL (AVR 171S/AVR 161S)

Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video frequency response (composite

video):

10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)

HDMI: HDMI 1.4 with 4k x 2k bypass

General Speciﬁcations

Power requirement: 120V AC/60Hz (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S);

220V – 240V AC/50Hz – 60Hz (AVR 171S/

AVR 161S)

Power consumption:

<0.5W (standby);

510W maximum (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S);

450W maximum (AVR 1610S/AVR 161S)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

17-5/16" x 4-3/4" x 11-3/16"

(440mm x 121mm x 300mm)

Weight

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S): 11 lb (5.1kg)

(AVR 1610S/AVR 161S): 10 lb (4.6kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S: 100W per channel,

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S: 85W per channel, two

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S: 100W per channel,

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S: 85W per channel, two

±40 amps (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S);

±29 amps (AVR 1610S/AVR 161S)

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Appendix

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type AVR Source

Digital Audio

Connection

Analog Audio Connection

Video

Connections

Roku Streaming Stick or other

portable device; HDMI-capable

device

MHL (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S/

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S)

HDMI 1/MHL Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1/MHL

DVD Audio/Video, SACD,

Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player

Disc HDMI 2 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 2

Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV

or other device that delivers

television programs

Cable/Sat HDMI 3 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 3

DVR or set-top box STB HDMI 4 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 4

Video-game console Game HDMI 5 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 5

Any audio or video device,

e.g., CD player, camcorder,

cassette deck

Aux Coaxial or Optical Analog 1 or 2

Composite Video 1 or 2 (not used

for audio-only devices)

Any audio-only playback device

(e.g. CD player, cassette deck)

Audio Coaxial or Optical Analog 1 or 2 None

iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB

memory stick

USB/iPod USB N/A N/A

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AVR

Speciﬁcations

Audio Section

Stereo power:

two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,

<0.9% THD

channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9%

THD

Multichannel power:

two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz,

<0.9% THD

channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9%

THD

Input sensitivity/impedance: 250mV/27k ohms

Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 100dB

Surround system adjacent channel

separation:

Dolby Pro Logic/DPLII: 40dB

Dolby Digital: 55dB

DTS: 55dB

Frequency response (@ 1W): 10Hz – 130kHz (+0dB/–3dB)

High instantaneous current

capability (HCC):

Transient intermodulation

distortion (TIM):

Unmeasurable

Slew rate:

FM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz

Usable sensitivity IHF: 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 70dB/68dB

Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.2%/0.3%

Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity (±400kHz): 70dB

Image rejection: 80dB

IF rejection: 80dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 520 – 1710kHz (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S)

522 – 1620kHz (AVR 170S/AVR 160S)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 38dB

Usable sensitivity (loop):

500µV

Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 1.0%

Selectivity (±10kHz): 30dB

Bluetooth Section

Frequency range: 2402MHz - 2480MHz

Transmitter power: 0-4dBm

Modulation:

GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8-DPSK

Functions: Streaming audio play, supports Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.4

Video Section

Television format: NTSC (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S);

PAL (AVR 171S/AVR 161S)

Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video frequency response (composite

video):

10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)

HDMI: HDMI 1.4 with 4k x 2k bypass

General Speciﬁcations

Power requirement: 120V AC/60Hz (AVR 1710S/AVR 1610S);

220V – 240V AC/50Hz – 60Hz (AVR 171S/

AVR 161S)

Power consumption:

<0.5W (standby);

510W maximum (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S);

450W maximum (AVR 1610S/AVR 161S)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

17-5/16" x 4-3/4" x 11-3/16"

(440mm x 121mm x 300mm)

Weight

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S): 11 lb (5.1kg)

(AVR 1610S/AVR 161S): 10 lb (4.6kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S: 100W per channel,

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S: 85W per channel, two

AVR 1710S/AVR 171S: 100W per channel,

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S: 85W per channel, two

±40 amps (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S);

±29 amps (AVR 1610S/AVR 161S)

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Appendix

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type AVR Source

Digital Audio

Connection

Analog Audio Connection

Video

Connections

Roku Streaming Stick or other

portable device; HDMI-capable

device

MHL (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S/

AVR 1610S/AVR 161S)

HDMI 1/MHL Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 1/MHL

DVD Audio/Video, SACD,

Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player

Disc HDMI 2 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 2

Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV

or other device that delivers

television programs

Cable/Sat HDMI 3 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 3

DVR or set-top box STB HDMI 4 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 4

Video-game console Game HDMI 5 Analog 1 or 2 HDMI 5

Any audio or video device,

e.g., CD player, camcorder,

cassette deck

Aux Coaxial or Optical Analog 1 or 2

Composite Video 1 or 2 (not used

for audio-only devices)

Any audio-only playback device

(e.g. CD player, cassette deck)

Audio Coaxial or Optical Analog 1 or 2 None

iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB

memory stick

USB/iPod USB N/A N/A

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Appendix

Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

Default Settings

Your Settings

Position 1

Your Settings

Position 2

Front Left/Right SpeakersON

Center Speaker ON

Surround Left/Right SpeakersON

Surround Back Left/Right Speakers

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

OFF

Subwoofer ON

Front Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz

Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz

Surround Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz

Surround Back Left/Right or Left/Right Front Height Speakers

Crossover Frequency (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

100Hz

Subwoofer Mode (if Front Speakers are set to Large) L/R + LFE

Front Left Level 0dB

Center Level 0dB

Front Right Level 0dB

Surround Right Level 0dB

Surround Back Right/Front Height Right Level

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

0dB

Surround Back Left/Front Height Left Level

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

0dB

Surround Left Level 0dB

Subwoofer Level 0dB

Table A3 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position

Distance From Speaker

to Listening Position

Your Delay Settings

Position 1

Your Delay Settings

Position 2

Front Left 10 feet (3 meters)

Center 10 feet (3 meters)

Front Right 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Right 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Left 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Back Right/Front Height Right 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Back Left/Front Height Left 10 feet (3 meters)

Subwoofer 10 feet (3 meters)

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Appendix

Table A4 – Source Settings

Cable/

Sat

Disc MHL Radio TV iPod/ USB

Network /

vTuner

Game AUX STB Audio Bluetooth

Connected Device USB N/A

Surround Mode

Video Input N/A N/A N/AN/A N/A

Audio Input Radio HDMI ARCUSB Network Bluetooth

Night Mode N/AN/A N/A N/A

Adjust Lip Sync N/AN/A N/A N/A

Change Name N/AN/A N/A N/A N/A

Zone 2 Input N/AN/A N/AN/A

Bass

Treble

Table A5 – HARMAN NSP Settings

Default Settings Your Settings

Stage Width 45

Stage Depth 30

Table A6 – Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings

Default Settings Your Settings

Center Width 3

Dimension 0

Panorama Off

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Appendix

Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

Default Settings

Your Settings

Position 1

Your Settings

Position 2

Front Left/Right SpeakersON

Center Speaker ON

Surround Left/Right SpeakersON

Surround Back Left/Right Speakers

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

OFF

Subwoofer ON

Front Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz

Center Speaker Crossover Frequency 100Hz

Surround Left/Right Speakers Crossover Frequency 100Hz

Surround Back Left/Right or Left/Right Front Height Speakers

Crossover Frequency (AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

100Hz

Subwoofer Mode (if Front Speakers are set to Large) L/R + LFE

Front Left Level 0dB

Center Level 0dB

Front Right Level 0dB

Surround Right Level 0dB

Surround Back Right/Front Height Right Level

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

0dB

Surround Back Left/Front Height Left Level

(AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only)

0dB

Surround Left Level 0dB

Subwoofer Level 0dB

Table A3 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position

Distance From Speaker

to Listening Position

Your Delay Settings

Position 1

Your Delay Settings

Position 2

Front Left 10 feet (3 meters)

Center 10 feet (3 meters)

Front Right 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Right 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Left 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Back Right/Front Height Right 10 feet (3 meters)

Surround Back Left/Front Height Left 10 feet (3 meters)

Subwoofer 10 feet (3 meters)

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Table A4 – Source Settings

Cable/

Sat

Disc MHL Radio TV iPod/ USB

Network /

vTuner

Game AUX STB Audio Bluetooth

Connected Device USB N/A

Surround Mode

Video Input N/A N/A N/AN/A N/A

Audio Input Radio HDMI ARCUSB Network Bluetooth

Night Mode N/AN/A N/A N/A

Adjust Lip Sync N/AN/A N/A N/A

Change Name N/AN/A N/A N/A N/A

Zone 2 Input N/AN/A N/

Bass

Treble

Table A5 – HARMAN NSP Settings

Default Settings Your Settings

Stage Width 45

Stage Depth 30

Table A6 – Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings

Default Settings Your Settings

Center Width 3

Dimension 0

Panorama Off

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Table A7 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number

Cable/Sat

Disc

Game

AUX

Table A8 – System Settings

Feature Default Your Settings

Panel Timeout Off

Auto Power Off 8 hours

Menu Timeout 20 seconds

Status Message 5 seconds

Volume Default Off

Default Volume Setting –25dB

HDMI Audio to TV Off

HDMI Link Off

Table A9 – Zone 2 Settings

Source Input Default Your Settings

Status Off

Source

Volume –25dB

Assigned AMP Surround Back

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Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Digital Provides up to ﬁve separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency

effects (LFE) channel.

• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1)

• Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical

connection

Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel that may be

played through one or two surround back speakers. May be manually selected when a

non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected.

• Dolby Digital EX

• Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efﬁciently, Dolby Digital Plus has

the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the Internet,

all with enhanced audio quality. Source material may be delivered via an HDMI

connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via coaxial or optical

digital audio.

• Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection (source device decodes to

Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used)

Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless

™

audio, the same format used on

DVD-Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital, such as night

mode settings, while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction

of studio master recordings.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD, delivered via

HDMI

Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a two-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials. • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

Group

Analog decoder that derives ﬁve full-range, discrete main audio channels from matrix

surround-encoded or two-channel analog sources. Four variants are available.

See below

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections. Allows adjustment

of sound-ﬁeld presentation in three dimensions:

• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)

• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)

• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround channels and

subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II Game Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information

below 7kHz to the surround channels.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode

Group

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel which may

be played through

one or two surround back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes

may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR’s post-

processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back

channel to 5.1 modes.

See below

Table A10 – Surround Modes

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Appendix

Table A7 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number

Cable/Sat

Disc

Game

AUX

Table A8 – System Settings

Feature Default Your Settings

Panel Timeout Off

Auto Power Off 8 hours

Menu Timeout 20 seconds

Status Message 5 seconds

Volume Default Off

Default Volume Setting –25dB

HDMI Audio to TV Off

HDMI Link Off

Table A9 – Zone 2 Settings

Source Input Default Your Settings

Status Off

Source

Volume –25dB

Assigned AMP Surround Back

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Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Digital Provides up to ﬁve separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency

effects (LFE) channel.

• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1)

• Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical

connection

Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel that may be

played through one or two surround back speakers. May be manually selected when a

non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected.

• Dolby Digital EX

• Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efﬁciently, Dolby Digital Plus has

the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the Internet,

all with enhanced audio quality. Source material may be delivered via an HDMI

connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via coaxial or optical

digital audio.

• Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection (source device decodes to

Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used)

Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless

™

audio, the same format used on

DVD-Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital, such as night

mode settings, while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction

of studio master recordings.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD, delivered via

HDMI

Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a two-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials. • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

Group

Analog decoder that derives ﬁve full-range, discrete main audio channels from matrix

surround-encoded or two-channel analog sources. Four variants are available.

See below

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections. Allows adjustment

of sound-ﬁeld presentation in three dimensions:

• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)

• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)

• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround channels and

subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II Game Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information

below 7kHz to the surround channels.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode

Group

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel which may

be played through one or two surround

back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes

may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR’s post-

processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back

channel to 5.1 modes.

See below

Table A10 – Surround Modes

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Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround back channel. • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability of center

width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a

surround back channel.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added beneﬁt of a surround

back channel.

• 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 and right front height channels that

are played through two front height speakers mounted above and outside of the front

left and right speakers.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Virtual speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping

sound ﬁeld is desired.

• Dolby Digital

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital,

DTS Digital also provides up to ﬁve discrete main channels, plus an

LFE channel.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)

• DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1)

DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-deﬁnition audio format that complements the high-deﬁnition

video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is transmitted using a DTS core

with high-resolution extensions. Even when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired

(or available, if the multizone system is in use), the higher capacity of high-resolution

discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD modes, delivered

via HDMI connection

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the studio master

recording in up to 7.1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD Master Audio

technology, delivered via HDMI connection

DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5.1 digital

surround sound. The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information

“matrixed” into the left and right (side) surround channels for compatibility with

5.1-channel systems.

• DTS-ES Matrix

DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back

channel, but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from

information contained in the surround channels.

• DTS-ES Discrete

DTS Stereo Delivers

a two-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix-encoded

surround presentation.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• DTS-ES Matrix

• DTS-ES Discrete

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DTS Neo:6

Mode Group

DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals and

two-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation.

See below

DTS Neo:6

Cinema

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 .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• Analog (two-channel)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Neo:6

Music

Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation

suitable for music recordings.

• DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• Analog (two-channel)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

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 stereo sources like CDs and stereo broadcasts. While preserving the

recording’s original timbre and spatial balance, HARMAN NSP creates a simulated

listening space that automatically adjusts to suit the type of program you are

listening to. Adjustments are available for the size of the simulated space and for

how aggressively NSP automatically adjusts the simulated space to compliment the

program material.

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

5-Channel Stereo Useful for parties, the left- and right-channel information is played through both

the front and surround speakers on each side, while the center speaker plays a

summed mono mix.

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

7-Channel Stereo

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

Expands the 5-Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back channels.• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

2-Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure two-channel signal or a downmix

of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are

applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used.

• Analog (two-channel; DSP downmix available for multichannel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Table A10 – Surround Modes – continued

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Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround back channel. • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability of center

width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a

surround back channel.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added beneﬁt of a surround

back channel.

• 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 and right front height channels that

are played through two front height speakers mounted above and outside of the front

left and right speakers.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Virtual speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping

sound ﬁeld is desired.

• Dolby Digital

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital,

DTS Digital also provides up to ﬁve discrete main channels, plus an

LFE channel.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)

• DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1)

DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-deﬁnition audio format that complements the high-deﬁnition

video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is transmitted using a DTS core

with high-resolution extensions. Even when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired

(or available, if the multizone system is in use), the higher capacity of high-resolution

discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD modes, delivered

via HDMI connection

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the studio master

recording in up to 7.1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with DTS-HD Master Audio

technology, delivered via HDMI connection

DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5.1 digital

surround sound. The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information

“matrixed” into the left and right (side) surround channels for compatibility with

5.1-channel systems.

• DTS-ES Matrix

DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back

channel, but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from

information contained in the surround channels.

• DTS-ES

Discrete

DTS Stereo Delivers a two-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents a matrix-encoded

surround presentation.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• DTS-ES Matrix

• DTS-ES Discrete

Table A10 – Surround Modes – continued

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Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal

DTS Neo:6

Mode Group

DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 signals and

two-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel presentation.

See below

DTS Neo:6

Cinema

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 .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• Analog (two-channel)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Neo:6

Music

Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation

suitable for music recordings.

• DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• Analog (two-channel)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

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 stereo sources like CDs and stereo broadcasts. While preserving the

recording’s original timbre and spatial balance, HARMAN NSP creates a simulated

listening space that automatically adjusts to suit the type of program you are

listening to. Adjustments are available for the size of the simulated space and for

how aggressively NSP automatically adjusts the simulated space to compliment the

program material.

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

5-Channel Stereo Useful for parties, the left- and right-channel information is played through both

the front and surround speakers on each side, while the center speaker plays a

summed mono mix.

• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

7-Channel Stereo

(AVR 1710S/

AVR 171S only)

Expands the 5-Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back channels.• Analog (two-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

2-Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure two-channel signal or a downmix

of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are

applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used.

• Analog (two-channel; DSP downmix available for multichannel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Table A10 – Surround Modes – continued

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Refer to the numbered buttons when using the Function List in Table A11.

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Table A11 – Remote Control Function List

Radio

NETWORK/vTUNER

Media Server

DMC1000

No.

Button Name AVR

FM AM

Blu-ray/DVD TV USB/iPod

AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On

AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power OffAVR Power OffAVR Power OffAVR Power Off

03* Zone 2 Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle Zone 2 Toggle

04 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute

05 Cable/Sat Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

06 STB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

07 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

08 Disc Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

09 MHL Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

10 Aux Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

Audio

Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

12 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

13 AVR Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

14 USB Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

15 Network Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

16 Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel

17 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes

18 OSD/Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu

19 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

20 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left

21 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter Setup

22 Right Right Right Right Right Right RightRight

23 Down Down Down Down Down Down

Down

24 Back/Exit Bypass Clear Exit/Cancel Exit Exit Cancel Exit

25 Home MHL Home

26 111111111

27 222222222

28 333333333

29 444444444

30 555555555

31 666666666

32 777777777

33 888888888

34 Clear Clear Clear Exit ClearClear

35 999999999

36 000000000

37 Test

38 Volume +Volume +Volume +Volume +Volume +Volume +Volume +Volume +Volume +

39 Delay

40 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

41 Channel/Tuner Up Channel Up Scan Up Channel Up Page Up Channel Up (+10) Channel Up Page Up

42 Volume -Volume –Volume –Volume –Volume –Volume –Volume –Volume –Volume –

43 Info/Option Options Options Options Options Options

44 Dim

Channel/Tuner

Down

Channel Down Scan Down Channel Down Page Down Channel Down Disc Skip Channel Down Page Down

46 Preset Scan

47 Direct

48 MemoryFAV Repeat/Live TV

49 RDS

50 Previous Slow Down Back Previous Thumb Down Skip Down Scan Down Previous

51 Rew



Previous Rew



Rew



Rew



R. Search Rew



Rew



52 FF



Next FF



F. Search FF



53 Next Slow Up Replay Next Thumb Up Skip Up Scan Up Next

54 Top Menu

55 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

56 Play

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57 Prev. CH Prev. Ch

* AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only.

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