AVR 160 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. Verify Line Voltage Before Use 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. Your AVR 160 has been designed for use with 230-240 volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
SAFETY INFORMATION Do Not Open the Cabinet Moving the Unit 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 15 Audio Connections 16 Digital Audio 16 Analog Audio 17 Video Connections 17 Digital Video 17 Analog Video 17 Antennas 17 USB Port 18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 19 GETTING STARTED 21 INSTALLATION 21 Step One – Connect Source Dev
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INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs Ease of Use •• AM/FM tuner •• EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) •• CD •• Tape •• Text-based on-screen menu system available at composite video and HDMI outputs (576i only) •• Front-panel Analog Audio •• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display •• 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio •• Color-coded connections •• Auxiliary mini-jack •• Programmable, 11-device remote control Audio/Video Inputs •• Three Analog Video •• Front-panel Analog Video •• Two Component Video 100M
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Power indicator RDS Button Remote IR Sensor Set Message Display Surround Select Source Selectors Volume 160 Channel Digital M Set Se N L Tuning K Surr. Mode L Surr.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Surround Mode: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Each press changes the surround mode category: AUTO SELECT, VIRTUAL, STEREO, MOVIE, MUSIC, VIDEO GAME. To change the specific mode within the category, use the Surround Select Buttons. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Component 1& 2 Monitor Inputs Output Video Monitor Output Video 1 Audio/ Video Inputs & Outputs Video 2 Audio/ Video Inputs HDMI Monitor Output DVD Audio/ Video Inputs HDMI 1-3 Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs AC Power Cord FM Antenna ENGLISH AM Antenna AUX Input CD Inputs Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Tape Audio Inputs & Outputs AM and FM Antenna
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet. Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Device Power On Mute Program Indicator Device Power Off AVR Selector Source Selectors AM/FM Test Tone 6-/8-Channel Input Selector ENGLISH Sleep Volume Channel Controls On-Screen Display Channel Level TV/Video Speaker Setup KLM N Navigation OK Digital Input Delay Alphanumeric Keys Tuning Mode Direct Station Entry Tuning Tone Mode Memory Clear Preset Stations Selectors RDS Button Macros Night Mode Track Skip Dim Transport Controls The AVR 160 rem
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS HDMI 2 and 3: Each code set controls a source device (VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set-top box) connected to one of these inputs. Volume Control: Press to raise or lower the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display. AUX: Controls a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. Any given button may have different functions, depending on which component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these functions.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly enter a radio station frequency. Clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to enter. Preset Stations Selector: Press these buttons to select a preset radio station. Tone Mode: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). Use the Navigation Buttons to make your selections.
INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother.
CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard. Some of these connectors are not used on the AVR 160, although they may be found on other components in your system. See Table 1.
CONNECTIONS Digital Audio Analog Audio The AVR 160 is equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7. The AVR 160 uses HDMI (V.1.
CONNECTIONS Video Connections Antennas Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source). The AVR 160 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Green Purple White Front Speaker Placement SUB 1 FR Red FL The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen.
GETTING STARTED Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video connections to other components, the AVR’s software organizes the connections into 6 conventional sources: DVD (Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player), CD, Tape (audio recorder), Video 1 (VCR), Video 2 (Cable/Sat) and Video 3 (TV). Each of these sources uses dedicated analog audio inputs, and the DVD and Video 1/2/3 sources also use dedicated composite video inputs.
GETTING STARTED NOTES: •• For multichannel disc players, if both the device and the TV use HDMI connections for video, then check the owner’s manual for the device to determine whether it transmits multichannel audio via its HDMI output. If it does, then no separate audio connection is required. If not, write down the multichannel analog audio connection in addition to any other audio type. An analog video connection, in addition to the HDMI connection, will be required. See page 25 for more information.
INSTALLATION The receiver generates heat. Select a location that leaves several centimeters of space on all sides. Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet. Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver. Never block the AVR’s ventilation slots on the top and side panels. Doing so could cause the AVR to overheat, with potentially serious consequences. Some shelf surface finishes are delicate.
INSTALLATION STEP EIGHT – Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 160 remote may be programmed to control many brands and models of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. To access the functions for a particular device, switch the remote’s device mode. Press the AVR Button to access the codes that control the receiver, or the Source Selector Buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote.
INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 160 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. Using the On-Screen Menu System Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system. The menu system is accessed by pressing the OSD Button on the remote or front panel.
INITIAL SETUP Component In: If you connected the source to one of the two component video inputs, press the N Button to adjust the setting if needed. NOTE: If the source is connected to a composite video input but a signal is present at the selected component video input, the AVR will display the component video signal. To avoid this, turn off the component video source device, or adjust this setting to select a component video input that is not in use.
INITIAL SETUP HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player That Does Not Output Multichannel Audio via an HDMI Connection: •• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, select the HDMI Input as the source and as the Audio Input. •• To listen to high-resolution multichannel discs, select the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs as the source, and select the component video input the player was connected to.
OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. Turning On the AVR 160 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the “On” position. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. The Main Power Switch is normally left on. There are several ways to turn on the AVR 160: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel.
OPERATION Headphones Using the Radio Plug the 1/4" (6,3 mm) plug on a pair of headphones into the jack behind the front-panel door for private listening. The default Headphone bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones. To select the AVR 160’s built-in radio: Source Selection •• Use the front-panel KL Source Buttons to scroll through the sources. •• Using the on-screen menus, press the OSD Button, highlight “INPUT SETUP” and press the OK Button.
OPERATION RDS Display Options Recording The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a s tation is first tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name, broadcast network or call letters.
OPERATION Surround mode selection 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. More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions Section. To select a surround mode, press the OSD Button on the remote to display the Master menu. Use the KL Buttons to move the cursor to the SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 160’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 160 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described. Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals output by sources are 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.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS “0” indicates that no surround information is present. You may select a different mode. The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system. “1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present. •• Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker “2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Night Mode: Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital programs, if it has been encoded in the material. It compresses the peak sound levels, maintaining the intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter passages, while reducing the loudness of special effects and louder passages, to avoid disturbing others. Three levels of compression are available: •• Off: At this setting, there is no compression, as the Night mode is deactivated. •• Half: A mild compression is applied.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Number of Speakers Sub Mode Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the OK Button. See Figure 27. Move the cursor to the SUB MODE line in the Manual Setup menu. This setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers. •• If you set the front speakers to LARGE, select one of the three settings for the subwoofer.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS A/V SYNC DELAY: This line allows you to compensate for a “lip sync” problem, in which a source device or the video display introduces a significant amount of video processing that causes the audio and video parts of the signal to lose synchronization. You may delay the audio for all channels by up to 180 milliseconds to compensate. NOTE: Adjusting the A/V Sync Delay using the Delay Button on the remote is recommended, so as to view the picture while adjusting the audio delay.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The remote control not only operates the AVR 160, but it also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many of your other home theater components, as described in the Installation section. Each time you select one of your other components, the AVR remote switches to the control functions for that component.
APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 160 Source Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, TiVo or other audio/ video recorder Video 1 Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs Video 2 •• One of Component Video 2 or Video 1 Composite Video Input •• For recording, use Video 1 or Composite Video Output, and do not use component video connections at all •• One of Component Video 2, or Video
APPENDIX Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Title Component Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll Surround Mode Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8Channel INT.
APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Title Tuner 6-/8Channel INT.
APPENDIX Table A7 – Remote Control Codes Product Type (circle one) Video 1 VCR, PVR, DMC Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV HDMI 1 DVD, Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc HDMI 2 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite HDMI 3 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite DVD DVD, Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc CD CD, CD-R Tape Cassette Remote Control Code ENGLISH Source Input Table A8 – System Settings Feature Default Setting VFD Fade Time-Out Off Volume Default Off Default Vol Set –25dB HDMI Audio to TV O
APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs. Dolby Pro Logic II Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections.
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal 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. Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a matrixencoded surround presentation.
APPENDIX Table A10 – Remote Control Function List 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 28 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 66 65 Figure 31 – Remote Control Function List Reference Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List. 42 No.
APPENDIX Table A10 – Remote Control Function List continued DVD(002) DVD(003) Power On Power Off Mute(AVR) AVR Power On DVD VID1 HDMI 1 AM/FM CD VID2 HDMI 2 AUX TAPE VID3 HDMI3 Power On Power Off Mute(AVR) AVR Power On DVD VID1 HDMI 1 AM/FM CD VID2 HDMI 2 AUX TAPE VID3 HDMI3 Power On Power Off Mute(AVR) AVR Power On DVD VID1 HDMI 1 AM/FM CD VID2 HDMI 2 AUX TAPE VID3 HDMI3 Audio 6/8 CH Vol Up(AVR) Disc Menu Subtitle Setup Vol Down(AVR) Status Popup/Title Menu Up Left OK Right Down Open/Close Return 1 2
Setup Code TableS Refer to Tables A11 through A17 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
Setup Code TableS 187 052 055 126 164 099 001 093 216 098 153 176 030 016 108 077 164 039 058 194 080 152 166 013 199 069 053 037 065 075 039 071 210 126 024 058 047 033 108 058 003 103 124 059 177 011 039 013 087 120 095 019 166 188 213 093 108 095 214 002 025 054 190 147 195 196 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 087 102 113 084 191 192 193 098 074 197 198 200 201 055 038 089 109 138 094 045 091 119 149 100 166 081 093 081 082 213 093 150 095 104 105 108 164 166 134 157 172 095 046 092 158 209 112 171
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE Unit does not function when Main •• No AC Power Power Switch is turned on Display lights, but no sound or picture No sound from any speaker; PROTECT message appears on front panel •• •• •• •• •• No sound from surround or center •• speakers •• •• •• Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Incorrect surround mode Input is monaural Inco
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AM Tuner Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L & R channels: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.
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