Owners Manual - AVR 1600 - Harman Kardon

AVR 1600 

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY inFORMATiOn 

Important Safety InStructIonS 

1. Read these instructions. 

2. Keep these instructions. 

3. Heed all warnings. 

4. Follow all instructions. 

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 

6. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft 

cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 

the manufacturer’s instructions. 

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 

A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 

The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the 

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet. 

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly 

at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from 

the apparatus. 

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 

from tip-over. 

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time. 

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 

normally, or has been dropped. 

Wet Location marking 

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects 

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 

Service Instructions 

CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service 

personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any 

servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless 

you are qualified to do so. 

outdoor use marking 

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to rain or moisture.

Important Safety InformatIon 

Verify Line Voltage Before use 

Your AVR 1600 has been designed for use with 120-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. 

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 attached to 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 the unit 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 

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 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. 

Installation Location 

• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, 

place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a 

shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support 

the weight of the product. 

• Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the 

unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other 

enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within 

the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required. 

• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. 

• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is 

exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. 

• Avoid moist or humid locations. 

• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place 

objects directly over them. 

• Due to the weight of the AVR 1600 and the heat generated by the 

amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the 

bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer 

materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other 

materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface 

finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a 

SAFETY inFORMATiOn 

variety of factors beyond our control, including the nature of the finish, 

cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the 

use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be 

exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in 

normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of 

damage to furniture. 

cleaning 

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, 

and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth 

dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe 

it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, 

thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive 

cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying 

insecticide near the unit. 

moving the unit 

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords 

with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from 

the AC outlet. 

Important Information for the user 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 

Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 

radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. 

However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 

interference by one or more of the following measures: 

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 

which the receiver is connected. 

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful 

interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

note: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with 

Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the 

equipment. 

unpackInG 

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during 

shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. 

We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in 

shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. 

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten 

it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and 

collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same 

manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along 

with the carton in a plastic bag. 

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the 

carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please 

respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling 

center. 

It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the frontpanel 

lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your 

remote control. 

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TABLE OF COnTEnTS 

2 SAFETY inFORMATiOn 

5 inTRODUCTiOn 

7 FROnT-PAnEL COnTROLS 

9 REAR-PAnEL COnnECTiOnS 

11 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 

15 Digital Audio 

16 Analog Audio 

16 Video Connections 

16 Digital Video 

16 Analog Video 

17 Antennas 

17 USB Port 

18 SPEAKER PLACEMEnT 

19 GETTinG STARTED 

21 inSTALLATiOn 

21 Step One – Connect Source Devices 

21 Step Two – Connect TV 

21 Step Three – Connect Loudspeakers 

21 Step Four – Connect FM Antenna 

21 Step Five – Connect AM Antenna 

21 Step Six – Plug in AC Power Cords 

21 Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote 

21 Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote 

22 Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 1600 

23 iniTiAL SETUP 

23 Using the On-Screen Menu System 

23 Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology 

24 Set Up Sources 

25 6-/8-Channel Inputs 

25 System Settings 

26 Dim Function 

27 OPERATiOn 

27 Turning On the AVR 1600 

27 Volume Control 

27 Mute Function 

27 Sleep Timer 

27 Tone Controls 

27 Headphones 

27 Source Selection 

28 Using the Radio 

28 Recording 

28 Aux Input 

28 Selecting a Surround Mode 

30 ADVAnCED FUnCTiOnS 

30 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 

30 Analog Audio Signals 

30 Digital Audio Signals 

30 Surround Modes 

31 Dolby Surround Settings 

32 Manual Speaker Setup 

34 Audio Settings 

34 Advanced Remote Control Functions 

35 Processor Reset 

35 Memory 

36 TROUBLESHOOTinG GUiDE 

37 APPEnDiX 

51 Trademark Acknowledgments 

51 TECHniCAL SPECiFiCATiOnS 

WarnInG 

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 

expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 

for canadian model 

for 

This Class 

canadian 

B digital apparatus 

model 

complies with 

Canadian ICES-003. For models having a 

power cord with a polarized plug: 

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match 

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. 

modèle pour les canadien 

modèle Cet appareil pour numérique les de canadien la classe B est 

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: 

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, 

introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche 

dans la borne correspondante de la prise et 

pousser jusqu’au fond.

please register your aVr 1600 at 

www.harmankardon.com. 

note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same 

time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or 

special promotions. 

thank you for choosing a 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. Harman Kardon, Inc., 

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 1600 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this 

tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing 

capabilities in its class, and a wealth of listening and viewing 

options. 

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, 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. 

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Harman kardon aVr 1600 7.1-channel 

audio/Video receiver 

audio Section 

• 50 Watts x 7, two channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 

20Hz – 20kHz,

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audio Inputs 

• AM/FM tuner 

• CD 

• Tape 

• Front-panel Analog Audio 

• 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio 

• Auxiliary mini-jack 

audio/Video Inputs 

• Three Analog Video 

• Front-panel Analog Video 

• Two Component Video 100MHz 

• Three HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) 

• Transcodes component video to HDMI output, preserving 

native resolution 

• Simultaneous output of component video sources through 

component video and HDMI outputs 

Digital audio Inputs 

• Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel 

• Optical: two rear-panel/one front-panel 

outputs 

• Subwoofer output 

• Two Analog Audio 

• One Analog Video 

• Video Monitor (composite and component) 

• Digital Audio (one coaxial) 

• HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) 

• Headphone 

ease of use 

• EzSet/EQ automated setup (microphone supplied) 

• Text-based on-screen menu system available at composite 

video and HDMI outputs (480i only) 

• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display 

• Color-coded connections 

• Programmable, 11-device remote control 

• Source input renaming 

• Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec) 

• USB port for system upgrades 

Supplied accessories 

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 1600. 

If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon 

customer service at www.harmankardon.com. 

• System remote control 

• EzSet/EQ microphone 

• AM loop antenna 

• FM wire antenna 

• Three AAA batteries 

• Two covers for front-panel jacks

Volume 

Source 

Selectors 

Surround 

Select 

Message Display 

Set 

Power 

Indicator 

FROnT-PAnEL COnTROLS 

Headphone 

Jack/EzSet/EQ 

Video 3 

Analog Audio 

and Video Inputs 

USB Port 

Navigation Tuning 

/ 

Microphone 

Input 

Digital 

Input 

Channel 

Level 

Control 

Tuning 

Mode 

Digital Audio 

Inputs (Optical 3 

and Coaxial 3) 

Surround 

Mode 

Remote 

IR Sensor 

Standby/On 

Switch 

note: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product 

Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 

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power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: 

• Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rearpanel 

Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. 

• Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. 

• On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white. 

note: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the 

AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. 

If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon 

service center for inspection and repair before using it again. 

Standby/on Switch: This electrical switch turns the 

receiver on, or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on. 

tuning mode: This button toggles between manual (one 

frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with 

acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between 

stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned. 

channel Level control: Press this button to adjust the 

output level for any amplifier channel. It may be necessary to raise 

or lower the level of a specific channel to compensate for the 

placement of the relevant speaker in the room in relation to the 

listening position; e.g., the center channel speaker is further away 

from the listening position than the front left and right speakers, 

so that the dialogue is too soft to hear clearly. 

To adjust the level of a channel, press this button once. If the 

desired channel is not displayed on screen and in the front-panel 

Message Display, use the Tuning Buttons to scroll to it. When 

the desired channel appears, use the Navigation Buttons to 

change the level. 

It is recommended that you avoid changing the channel levels after 

you have run the EzSet/EQ setup procedure described in the Initial 

Setup section, which properly adjusts all channel levels. See the 

Advanced Functions section for more information on manual speaker 

setup, including level adjustment. 

remote Ir Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) 

commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it 

is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, use an optional 

Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to 

the Remote IR Input on the AVR 1600’s rear panel. 

Digital Input: To change the audio input for the current 

source to one of the six digital audio inputs or the analog input for 

the source, press this button and use the Navigation Buttons 

to change the input. Although any digital audio input may be 

assigned to any source, the analog audio inputs are all permanently 

dedicated to the source with which they are labeled. 

navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the 

AVR’s menus. 

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

message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line 

display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. 

In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper 

line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When 

the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current 

menu settings appear. 

tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station. 

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. 

Surround Select: 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 

IIx Movie mode to Logic 7 Movie 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 Selectors: Press these buttons to select a source 

device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, 

e.g., DVD. 

Headphone Jack/ezSet/eQ microphone 

Input: Plug a 1/4” headphone plug into this jack for private 

listening. 

This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the 

EzSet/EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section. 

Digital audio Inputs (optical 3 and coaxial 3): 

Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily, 

such as a digital camera or game console, to these jacks. Use only 

one type of audio. The audio input may be assigned to any video 

source. 

uSB port: This port may be used in case a software upgrade 

for the receiver is offered in the future. Do not connect a storage 

device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless instructed to do 

so as part of an upgrade procedure. 

Video 3 analog audio and Video Inputs: Connect 

a source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a 

digital camera or game console, to these jacks. These inputs are 

selected as the Video 3 source, and may not be assigned to other 

sources. 

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

DVD 

Audio/Video 

Inputs 

AC Power Cord 

Component 

1 & 2 

Inputs 

HDMI 1-3 

Inputs 

HDMI Monitor 

Output 

Video 2 

Audio/Video 

Inputs 

Video 1 

Audio/Video 

Inputs & 

Outputs 

Video 

Monitor 

Output 

Component Video 

Monitor Output 

REAR-PAnEL COnnECTiOnS 

FM Antenna 

6-/8-Channel 

Analog Audio Inputs 

Coaxial 1 & 2 

Digital Audio Inputs 

CD Inputs 

AM Antenna 

AUX Input 

Optical 1& 2 

Digital 

Audio 

Inputs 

Main 

Power 

Switch 

Coaxial 

Digital 

Audio 

Output 

Center 

Speaker 

Outputs 

Subwoofer 

Output 

Surround 

Speaker 

Outputs 

Surround 

Back 

Speaker 

Outputs 

Front 

Speaker 

Outputs 

Tape Audio 

Inputs & 

Outputs 

note: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product 

Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 

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am and fm antenna terminals: Connect the included 

AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. 

component Video monitor output: If you are using 

one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display 

is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to the video display. 

note: Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output 

at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected 

sources. 

component Video 1/2 Inputs: If a video source has 

analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not 

using an HDMI connection, connect the component video outputs 

of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not 

make any other video connections to that source. These inputs may 

be assigned to any source. 

note: It is not possible to have no component video input 

assigned to a source, as the AVR 1600 does not transcode 

composite video source signals to the component video format. 

Thus, if a signal is present at the input assigned to the 

source, and you have connected the source device to the 

composite video input, you will not see the correct picture 

unless you turn off the device connected to the component 

video input, or assign the other component video input to the 

source. 

Video monitor output: If any of your sources use 

composite video connections, connect this monitor output to the 

corresponding input on your video display. Composite video source 

signals are only available at this output. 

Video 1, Video 2 and DVD audio/Video 

Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable 

source components (e.g., Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, cable 

TV box) to the receiver. 

note: If a source is equipped with an HDMI output, it is 

preferable to connect it to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. If the 

source does not have an HDMI output, use its component or 

composite video output, and make a separate audio connection. 

Video 1 audio/Video outputs: These jacks may be 

used to connect your DVR, VCR or another recorder. 

HDmI Inputs and output: HDMI (High-Definition 

Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio 

and video signals between devices. Connect up to three HDMIequipped 

source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable 

connection. 

When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the 

AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source 

signals to the HDMI format, but they will be passed through at 

the original resolution and will not be scaled. The AVR’s on-screen 

menus are visible when the HDMI Output is used, but only at 

480i resolution. The main video source will not be visible. 

note: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to one of 

the HDMI Outputs: 

• Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. 

• Make sure the display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn’t, do not 

connect it to an HDMI Output; use an analog video connection 

instead. 

• Always make a separate audio connection. 

ac power cord: After you have made all other connections, 

plug the AC power cord 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. 

coaxial 1/2 and optical 1/2 Digital audio 

Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and 

if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, 

connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such 

as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one type of digital 

audio connection for each source. 

coaxial Digital audio output: If a source is also 

an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the 

recorder’s matching input for improved recording quality. Only PCM 

digital audio signals are available for recording. Both coaxial and 

optical digital audio signals are available at this Digital Audio Output. 

front, center, Surround and Surround Back 

Speaker outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to 

connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember 

to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). 

6-/8-channel analog audio Inputs: Connect the 

multichannel analog audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD- 

Audio, SACD , Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD, or any other external 

decoder) to these jacks. See page 25 for more information. 

cD and tape audio Inputs: These jacks may be used 

to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape 

deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are 

using it with a phono preamp. 

tape outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR 

or another audio-only recorder. 

Subwoofer output: If you have a powered subwoofer 

with a line-level input, connect it to the Subwoofer Output. 

auX Input: Enjoy audio from an iPod (not included), CD player 

or other portable player by connecting its headphone jack to this 

input using a 1/8” stereo mini-plug cable (not included). Video and 

still-image playback are not available at this input.

IR Transmitter Lens 

Power On 

Program Indicator 

REMOTE COnTROL FUnCTiOnS 

AVR Selector 

AM/FM 

Test Tone 

Sleep 

Channel Controls 

On-Screen Display 

Channel Level 

Digital Input 

Tuning Mode 

Direct Station Entry 

Tuning 

Tone Mode 

Night Mode 

Track Skip 

Transport Controls 

6/8CH 

Mute 

Power Off 

Source Selectors 

6-/8-Channel Input Selector 

Volume Controls 

TV/Video 

Speaker Setup 

OK 

Delay 

Numeric Keys 

Memory 

Clear 

Preset Stations Selectors 

Disc Skip 

Macros 

Dim 

Navigation 

note: To make it easier to follow the instructions 

throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, 

a copy of this page may be downloaded from the 

Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 

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The AVR 1600 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices, 

including the AVR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary 

Input. During the installation process, you may program the codes 

for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you 

wish to operate any component or the AVR, first press its Selector 

Button to change the device mode to the appropriate codes. 

Each Input Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain 

types of components, with only the codes specific to each 

brand and model changing, depending on which product code 

is programmed. The device types programmed into each selector, 

except the HDMI selectors, may not be changed. 

DVD: Controls Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, and 

many brands of DVD players and recorders. 

cD: Controls CD players and recorders. 

tape: Controls cassette decks. 

Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo ® devices and DVRs, and 

the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center. 

Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set-top boxes. 

Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays. 

HDmI 1, 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. 

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. For example, the Sleep Button is labeled for use as the 

Channel Up Button when controlling a television or cable box. See 

Table A10 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for 

each type of component. 

Ir transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the 

remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens. 

power on Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR 

or another device. The Main Power Switch must first have been 

switched on. 

mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 1600’s speaker and 

headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust 

the volume or turn off the receiver. 

program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one 

of three colors as the remote is programmed with codes. 

power off Button: Press to turn off the AVR 1600 or 

another device. 

aVr Selector: Press to switch the remote to AVR device 

mode. 

Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select 

a source device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. 

This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote’s device 

mode to operate the source. 

am/fm Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the 

source, or to switch between the AM and FM bands. 

6-/8-channel Input Selector: Press this button to 

select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs as the audio source. If a signal is 

present at the component video inputs assigned to this source, 

it will be used. If not, the receiver will use the video input and 

remote control codes for the last-selected analog video source. 

test tone: Press this button to activate the test tone for 

manual output-level calibration. 

tV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is 

used to switch video inputs on some video source components. 

Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, 

which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of 

up to 90 minutes. 

channel controls: These buttons have no effect on the 

receiver, but are used to change channels on TVs and some video 

sources. 

Volume controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower 

the volume, which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message 

Display. 

on-Screen Display (oSD): Press this button to activate 

the on-screen menu system. 

channel Level: Press this button to adjust the output levels 

for any channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the 

listening position. 

Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, 

that is, the low-frequency capability of each speaker. 

navigation and ok Buttons: These buttons 

are used to make selections within the on-screen menu system, or 

when accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this 

area of the remote – Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or 

Delay. 

Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific 

digital audio input (or analog audio input) to which the current 

source is connected. 

Delay: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for 

placing the speakers at different distances from the listening position, 

or to resolve a “lip sync” issue that may be caused by digital 

video processing. 

note: The Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input 

Select and Delay functions may also be adjusted using the 

OSD on-screen menus. In addition, the EzSet/EQ system 

may be used to adjust the Channel Level, Speaker Setup 

and Delay settings automatically. 

numeric keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station 

frequencies or to select station presets. Press the Direct Button 

before entering the station frequency.

tuning mode: This button toggles between manual (one 

frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with 

acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between 

stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned. 

memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press 

this button, then the Numeric Keys, to save that station as a radio 

preset. 


tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station. Depending 

on whether the tuning mode has been set to manual or automatic, 

each press will either change one frequency step at a time, or seek 

the next frequency with acceptable signal strength. 

Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to 

directly enter a radio station frequency. 

clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you 

have started to enter. 

preset Stations Selector: Press these buttons to select 

a preset radio station. 

tone mode: Press this button to access the tone controls 

(bass and treble). Use the Navigation Buttons to make your 

selections. 

Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is 

used with some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc. 

macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long 

command sequences with a single button press. They are useful for 

programming the command to turn on or off all of your components, 

or for accessing specialized functions for a different component 

than you are currently operating. 

night mode: Press this button to activate Night mode with 

specially encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night mode 

compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume 

to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible. 

track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but 

are used with many source components to change tracks or chapters. 

Dim: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display. 

transport controls: These buttons have no effect on 

the receiver, but are used to control many source components. By 

default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons 

will control a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player. 

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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. 

typical Home theater System 

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

controls the system; a disc player; a source component for television 

broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or 

antenna connected to the TV); a video display (television); and loudspeakers. 

multichannel audio 

The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement 

of loudspeakers around the room to produce “surround sound.” 

Surround sound immerses you in the presentation for increased 

realism. 

The AVR 1600 may have up to seven speakers connected directly 

to it, plus a subwoofer. Each main speaker is powered by its own 

amplifier channel inside the receiver. A system with more than two 

speakers is called a multichannel system. 

• Front Left and Right – The main speakers are used as 

in a 2-channel system. In many surround modes, these speakers 

are secondary, while the main action, especially dialogue, is 

moved to the center speaker. 

• Center – The center speaker is used for dialogue in movies 

and television programs, allowing the dialogue to originate near 

the actors’ faces, for a more natural sound. 

• Surround Left and Right – The surround speakers 

improve directionality of ambient sounds. In addition, more loudspeakers 

play dynamic soundtracks without risk of overloading 

any one speaker. 

• Surround Back Left and Right – Additional surround 

speakers may be placed behind the listening position, improving the 

precision of ambient sounds and allowing for more realistic pans. 

The surround back speakers are used with surround modes 

designed for 7.1-channel systems, such as 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). The surround back speakers are optional, and the 

AVR 1600 may be set up with a 5.1-channel system in the main 

listening area. 

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

front speakers. Although all of the speakers in the system will be 

calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position, most artists 

use the surround speakers for ambient effects only, and they program 

their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers. 

• Subwoofer – A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest 

frequencies (the bass). It augments smaller, limited-range satellite 

speakers used for the other channels. Many digital-format programs, 

such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a low-frequency 

effects (LFE) channel which 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 even distribution of the sound. 

Surround modes 

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

sound and to distribute information to the speakers. A variety of 

algorithms have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we 

hear sounds in the real world, resulting in a rich variety of options. 

Several companies have taken surround sound in different directions: 

• Dolby Laboratories – Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, 

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx 

• DTS – DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, 

DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 

• Harman International (the Harman Kardon 

parent company) – Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, 

Harman Headphone 

• Stereo Modes – Generic modes that expand upon conventional 

2-channel stereo, including 5- and 7-channel stereo 

Table A9 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the 

mode groups and the mode options available within each group. 

Digital modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are only available 

with specially encoded programs, such as HDTV, Blu-ray Disc 

media and digital cable or satellite television. Other 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 materials you are watching or listening to, and your 

personal tastes.

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 1600, although they may be 

found on other components in your system. See Table 1. 

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide 

Audio Connections 

Front (FL/FR) 

Center (C) 

Surround (SL/SR) 

Surround Back (SBL/SBR) 

Subwoofer (SUB) 

Digital Audio Connections 

Coaxial 

Optical 

Video Connections 

Left Right 

White Red 

Green 

Blue Gray 

Component Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red 

Composite 

S-Video 

Yellow 

HDMI 

Connections (digital audio/video) 

HDMI 

Brown Tan 

Purple 

Orange 

Speaker connections 

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker 

terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, 

or leads, inside plastic insulation, that are differentiated in some 

way, such as with colors or stripes. 

The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency 

performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver’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 1). The negative terminals are both black. 

+ 

Input 

The AVR 1600 uses binding-post 

speaker terminals that can accept 

banana plugs or bare-wire cables. 

Banana plugs are inserted into the hole 

in the middle of the terminal 

cap. See Figure 1. 

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs 

Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2): 

1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed. 

2. HOW Insert TO the USE bare THE end BINDING-POST of the wire into the SPEAKER hole. TERMINAL 

3. Hand-tighten COMMENT the UTILISER cap LA until BORNE the DES HAUT-PARLEURS wire is held DE CONNEXION snugly. 

CÓMO USAR EL TERMINAL DE ALTAVOZ DE POSTE DE SUJECIÓN 

1 2 3 

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires 

Always connect colored (+) terminal on AVR to red (+) terminal 

on speaker; and black (–) to black (–). 

Branchez toujours la borne (+) colorée sur AVR à la borne (+) rouge sur le haut-parleur; 

et la noire (–) à la noire (–). 

Conecte siempre el terminal de color (+) en el AVR al terminal rojo (+) en el altavoz; 

y el negro (–) al negro (–). 

Subwoofer 

The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which 

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

manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own 

amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made 

from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack 

on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3. 

Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range 

analog audio jacks, they are filtered to allow only the low frequencies 

to pass. Don’t connect these outputs to any other devices. 

Figure 3 – Subwoofer 

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Audio and video signals originate in “source devices,” including 

your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video 

recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or 

satellite television box or MP3 player. The AVR’s tuner also counts 

as a source, even though no external connections are needed, 

other than the FM and AM antennas and the SIRIUS tuner module. 

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions 

of the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of 

connections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device 

and video display. 

audio connections 

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 

noncompressed PCM digital audio. There are 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. 

note: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your 

video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI 

connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a 

separate digital audio connection is not required. Turn the 

volume on your television all the way down. 

Digital audio 

The AVR 1600 is equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition 

Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology 

enables digital audio and video information to be carried using 

a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. 

The AVR 1600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and 

is capable of processing both the audio and video components 

of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections 

in your system. The AVR 1600 implements Deep Color, which 

increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can 

be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, 

including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. 

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note: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players 

only output multichannel audio through their multichannel analog 

outputs. Make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the 

HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby 

Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc. 

The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, 

including its on-screen menus, but outputs them at their native 

resolution. 

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If 

your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an 

HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection 

is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet. 

Figure 4 – HDMI Connection 

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one 

of the analog video connections (composite or component video) 

and a separate audio connection. 

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. 

Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect 

coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See 

Figure 5. 

Coaxial digital 

Audio audio Connections 

cable 

Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio 

Left Right 

Front Optical (FL/FR) digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter 

Center to protect (C) them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. 

Surround Input connectors (SL/SR) are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs 

Subwoofer use a gray (SUB) shutter. See Figure 6. 

Optical 

Optical digital 

Digital Audio Connections 

audio cable 

Coaxial Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio 

Optical analog audio 

Output Input 

Video Analog Connections connections require two cables, one for the left channel 

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

Component Y Pb Pr 

often attached to each other. See Figure 7. 

Composite 

For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you 

S-Video 

may make both connections. 

You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected 

sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all 

copyright laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own 

personal use. 

Analog audio 

cable (RCA) 

Figure 7 – Analog Audio 

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Coaxial 

The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections 

that are used with high-definition sources that decode the copyprotected 

digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray 

Disc and HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog 

audio connection is not required for players compliant with HDMI 

version 1.1 or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI 

connection. 

L 

R 

Consult the owner’s guide for your disc player for more information, 

and see page 25. 

Multichannel 

analog audio 

cable (RCA) 

Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio 

Front Surround Center 

White 

Blue Green 

Subwoofer 

Red Gray Purple 

The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the 

form of a stereo 1/8” mini jack. Connect the headphone output of 

any audio source, such as an MP3 player or portable CD player, to 

the Auxiliary Audio Input. See Figure 9. 

Figure 9 – Auxiliary Audio Input 

Video connections 

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). 

Digital Video 

If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI 

inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the 

HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components. 

analog Video 

There are two types of analog video connections used on the 

AVR 1600: composite video and component video. 

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. 

The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog 

audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog 

or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance 

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

are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10. 

Composite 

video cable 

Figure 10 – Composite Video 

Component video separates the video signal into three 

components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color 

signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate 

cables. See Figure 11. 

Y Green 

Component 

video cable 

Pb Blue 

Pr Red 

Figure 11 – Component Video

If it’s available on your video display, an HDMI connection is 

recommended as the best quality connection, followed by 

component video, and then composite video. 

note: HDCP-copy-protected sources are not available at 

the Component Video Monitor Outputs. 

antennaS 

The AVR 1600 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM 

antennas. 

The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12. 

Figure 12 – FM Antenna 

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two 

leads to the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads 

have no polarity, and you may connect them to either terminal. 

See Figure 13. 

Figure 13 – AM Antenna 

uSB port 

The USB Port on the AVR 1600 is used only for software upgrades. 

If an upgrade for the receiver’s operating system is released in the 

future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete 

instructions will be provided at that time. 

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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. 

front Speaker placement 

The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on 

the wall above or below the video display SUB screen. 

C 

The front left and right FL speakers are FR placed along the circle, about 

30° 30° 

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

Place the front left/right 90° and center 90° speakers at the same height, 

SL SR 

150° 

preferably at about the same height 150° as the listener’s ears. The 

center speaker should be no more than 2 feet above or below 

the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers with 

the AVR 1600, place them in the front left and right positions. 

SBL 

SBR 

Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of 

speakers in your system. 

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SPEAKER PLACEMEnT 

White 

FL 

110° 

150° 

Alternate placement 

for Side Surround 

Left Speaker (Blue) 

Green 

C 

30° 30° 

SUB Purple 

FR 

110° 

150° 

Blue SL SR Gray 

Figure 14 – Speaker Placement (5.1-Channel System) 

Red 

Alternate placement 

for Side Surround 

Right Speaker (Gray) 

placement of Surround Speakers in a 

5.1-channel System 

The side surround speakers should be placed 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. See Figure 14. 

The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the 

listener’s ears. 

placement of Surround Speakers in a 

7.1-channel System 

In a 7.1-channel system, the side surround speakers are placed 

90 degrees from the center speaker, directly to either side of the 

listening position. The surround back left and right speakers are 

placed 150 degrees from the center speaker, or directly facing the 

opposite-side front speaker. See Figure 15. 

Blue SL 

White 

Brown 

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 

PLACEMENT DES HAUT-PARLEURS. COLOCACIÓN DE LOS ALTAVOCES 

FL 

90° 

150° 

SBL 

FL 

Green 

Figure 15 – Speaker Placement (7.1-Channel System) 

30° 30° 

C 

SUB 

note: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel 

speaker systems, for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, 

such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix modes 

and DTS Neo:6 mode. Using the AVR 1600 in a 6.1-channel 

configuration is not recommended. 110° The 6.1-channel formats 110° 

will sound better SL when played 150° through a 7.1-channel sys- 150° 

tem. The same surround back channel information is played 

through both surround back speakers, but with twice the 

power and clarity. 

To use the AVR 1600 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, 

place the single surround back speaker directly behind 

the listener, but do not connect it until after you have run 

the EzSet/EQ procedure for a 5.1-channel system. After 

the EzSet/EQ process finishes, connect the surround back 

speaker to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output. Then 

follow the directions in SBL the Advanced Functions section for SBR 

manual setup of the surround back speaker. 

Subwoofer placement 

Placement of the subwoofer is less critical, since low-frequency 

sounds are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall 

or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may create 

a “boomy” sound. Temporarily place the subwoofer where the 

listener normally sits, then walk around the room until the low 

frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. 

note: Your receiver will sound its best when the same 

model or brand loudspeaker is used for all positions. 

C 

30° 30° 

SUB 

FR 

90° 

150° 

Purple 

Red 

SBR Tan 

SR Gray 

FR

Installing the AVR 1600 and connecting it to the other system components 

can be complicated. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you 

design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. 

Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video 

connections to other components, the AVR organizes the connections 

into six 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. 

The AVR 1600 also features six digital audio inputs (two each coaxial 

and optical on the rear panel, and one of each type on the front 

panel). The digital audio inputs, which offer improved performance 

when available on the source device, may be assigned to any 

source, as explained in the Initial Setup section. 

The two component video inputs offer improved video performance 

when available on the source device and video display, and may 

also be assigned to any source. 

The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are selected as a separate 

source, but may only be used with one of the two component video 

inputs. 

For superior audio and video performance, the AVR 1600 is 

equipped with three dedicated HDMI inputs, which may be used 

with any type of source device that has an HDMI output. The HDMI 

inputs may be used with an analog or digital audio input or one of 

the component video inputs. This flexibility facilitates using the AVR 

with sources that do not output multichannel audio through their 

HDMI outputs. 

Table A1 in the appendix indicates the default audio/video connection 

assignments. If the defaults suit your system, then connect 

your devices to the audio/video inputs shown. Otherwise, design 

your system as explained below. 

1. Best video connection type for your system: 

Examine the video inputs on your TV or video display. Write down 

the best available video connection type here: ____________. 

GETTinG STARTED 

The options, in order of preference, are: HDMI, DVI (must be HDCPcompliant), 

component video or composite video. This is the 

“system-best” video connection for your system. 

2. Decide which source will be used for each 

device: Match up to six devices to the six conventional sources 

listed in the Table 2 worksheet below. Any source device with 

compatible output connectors may be connected to any source 

inputs on the AVR. Matching the source devices to the named 

sources simplifies setup and programming the remote control. 

It is recommended that you match source devices as follows: 

• DVD: Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player (remote may only 

operate Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, or many brands 

of DVD players) 

• VIDEO 1: VCR, PVR (such as TiVo), DVD recorder 

• VIDEO 2: Cable or satellite set-top box 

• VIDEO 3: TV (video display) or HDTV set-top box 

• CD: CD player 

• TAPE: Cassette deck or audio recorder (remote may only 

operate Harman Kardon cassette decks) 

• HDMI 1, 2 or 3: Any device equipped with an HDMI output; 

the device type is selected from one of the other options while 

programming the remote 

• AUX: Portable audio player (remote is not programmable to 

operate this device) 

3. Best video connection for each source: Examine 

each source device and write down the best available type of video 

connection, but not better than the system-best connection. Leave 

blank audio-only sources, such as a CD player. 

4. Best audio connection for each source: For each 

source device, write down the best available type of audio connection. 

See the note below, and if the HDMI connection may be used for 

audio, it is the best option. The other options, in order of preference, 

are: optical digital audio, coaxial digital audio, 2-channel analog audio. 

Table 2 – Source Assignment Worksheet 

Source Device Type Best Video Video Input Best Audio Audio Input Analog Audio 

Connection Assigned Connection Assigned (may Input for 

(HDMI, DVI, (HDMI, Optical, be one digital Recording 

Component, Coaxial, 2-CH plus one or more 

Composite) Analog analog) 

Video 1 VCR 

Video 2 Cable or Sat 

Video 3 TV 

DVD Blu-ray Disc or DVD 

CD CD 

Tape Cassette deck 

AUX 

HDMI 1 

HDMI 2 

HDMI 3 

Portable player 

6-/8-CH 6-/8-CH 6-/8-CH 

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If you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the 

device. If you select a 2-channel analog audio input, that input 

becomes the AVR source. The digital audio inputs will be assigned 

to a source during Initial Setup. 

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. 

• If the device uses an HDCP-compliant DVI output for video, 

then connect it to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs using an 

HDMI-to-DVI adapter, but a separate audio connection will 

always be required. 

• The AUX Input jack on the rear panel requires a 1/8” stereo 

audio mini-plug. Purchase a stereo audio cable with 1/8” 

mini-plugs at both ends. Connect one end to the 1/8” headphone 

jack found on may portable audio players, and plug 

the other end of the cable into the AUX Input jack. The AUX 

Input may also be used with audio devices that have conventional 

left and right analog audio output jacks. Purchase 

a cable that has left and right “RCA-style” plugs at one end 

and a 1/8” mini-plug at the other end to connect the player 

to the AUX Input. 

5. Decide which sources to connect to each of 

the video inputs: Assign only one unique video input to 

each source. Use the best type of video connection available for 

each source. 

• If your system-best video connection is “HDMI”, select up to 

three HDMI source devices and assign them to one of the 

HDMI sources. 

• If your system-best video connection is “Component”, or if you 

have source devices with component video outputs that weren’t 

assigned to one of the HDMI Inputs, assign up to two devices 

to one of the numbered Component Video Inputs. 

• If your system-best video connection is “Composite Video”, or if 

you have source devices with composite video outputs that have 

not been assigned to any other video input, then assign the devices 

to one of the four conventional sources (DVD, Video 1, 2 or 3). 

The composite video inputs are dedicated to each source and 

may not be reassigned. Use the composite video input for the 

source you assigned to the device in number 2 above. 

note: If the source device is a video recorder that will 

be used to record from other devices connected to the 

AVR, assign the recorder to the Video 1 Input, which has a 

recording output. Any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Inputs 

may be assigned to the recorder for audio, if it is capable 

of making digital audio recordings. To make audio-only 

recordings, assign the Tape source to the recorder. It is not 

necessary to connect TiVo or PVR devices that will only record 

from their direct cable or satellite television signals to the 

AVR’s recording outputs. 

6. Decide which audio inputs to connect to each 

source: Assign only one unique digital audio input to each 

digital source. Analog audio inputs are used for analog sources, 

or as secondary connections for digital sources for backup or for 

recording. The 2-channel analog audio inputs are dedicated to the 

four conventional sources (DVD, Video 1, 2 or 3) and may not be 

reassigned. Use the 2-channel analog audio input for the source 

you assigned to the device in number 2 above. 

• Any source using an HDMI Input requires no additional connection 

for audio unless: 

u The source doesn’t output multichannel audio through its HDMI 

output. Make a second connection to the 6-/8-Channel Analog 

Audio Inputs. 

u The source has an HDCP-compliant DVI output for video only. 

Assign a digital or analog audio input. 

• For any source whose best audio connection is optical or coaxial 

digital audio, assign one of the three Optical or three Coaxial 

Digital Audio Inputs. Do not connect both types of digital audio 

to the same source device. 

• You may use one of the 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs for 

a digital source. 

• You may also assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs, 

if available, to a digital source. See page 25. 

• Use the 2-channel Analog Audio Input for the source selected 

for the device in number 2 above when the device is an analog 

source. 

note: If the source device is a digital audio recorder, it 

may be used with any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio 

Inputs and the Coaxial Digital Audio Output. Both coaxial 

and optical signals are available at the Coaxial Digital Audio 

Output. To make analog recordings, assign either the Analog 

2 or 4 Audio Inputs to the recorder, as both have recording 

outputs.

You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to 

connect the various components to the receiver, turn off all devices, 

including the AVR 1600, and unplug their power cords. Don’t plug 

in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of 

your connections. 

The receiver generates heat. Select a location that leaves several 

inches 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. Try to 

select a location with a sturdy surface finish. 

tIp: Label each cable before connecting it, to avoid mistakes. 

Write a description of the cable on a blank adhesive 

label, e.g., “DVD”, and fold the label around the cable about 6 

inches from the end to be plugged into the AVR. 

Almost all of the following installation steps are optional, depending 

on your system. Skip any step that does not apply to your system. 

Step one – Connect Source Devices 

Leaving all AC power cords unplugged, connect the source devices 

to the AVR using the audio and video inputs you assigned in Table 2. 

Step tWo – Connect TV 

Connect the system-best video input on the TV to the corresponding 

video monitor output on the AVR. 

Step tHree – Connect Loudspeakers 

After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained 

on page 18, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the 

AVR. Maintain proper polarity by connecting the negative terminal on 

the speaker (usually colored black) to the negative terminal on the 

AVR (also colored black); and the positive terminal on the speaker 

(usually red) to the positive terminal on the AVR (color varies by 

channel; see Table 1 on page 15). 

If you have a subwoofer, connect its line-level or LFE input to the 

purple Subwoofer Output. 

note: If the subwoofer only has speaker-level inputs, after 

you have configured the AVR using EzSet/EQ technology as 

described on page 23, connect the subwoofer’s left and right 

speaker input terminals to the AVR’s Front Left and Front Right 

Speaker Outputs, then connect the front left and right main 

speakers to the subwoofer’s left and right speaker output 

terminals. Consult the owner’s manual for the subwoofer for 

specific installation instructions. 

Step four – Connect FM Antenna 

Connect the included FM antenna to the 75-ohm FM antenna terminal. 

Step fIVe – Connect AM Antenna 

Assemble the included AM antenna (see Figure 16) and connect it 

to the AM and Ground antenna terminals. The antenna is not polarized, 

and either lead may be connected to either terminal. 

Figure 16 – AM Antenna Assembly 

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Step SIX – Plug in AC Power Cords 

Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet, make 

sure the Main Power Switch on the rear panel is off, to prevent the 

possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. 

Plug the AC Power cord into an unswitched AC outlet. 

It is recommended that you copy the appropriate information from 

the Table 2 worksheet to Table A5 in the appendix for future reference, 

in the event changes are made to the system components. 

Step SeVen – Insert Batteries in Remote 

The AVR 1600 remote control uses three AAA batteries (included). 

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, 

firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the 

top of the remote. 

Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 17, observing the correct 

polarity. 

Figure 17 – Remote Battery Compartment 

Point the remote’s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 1600. 

Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s 

path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma 

video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The 

remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting 

conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either 

side of the AVR. 

If the remote control seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing 

a button on the remote does not cause one of the Source Selectors 

to light, check or replace the batteries. 

Step eIGHt – Program Sources Into the 

remote 

The AVR 1600 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. 

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While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a 

Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a DVD player, the default 

mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. To toggle 

between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player operation, 

press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 seconds. The 

source selector will flash twice to confirm that the remote’s mode 

has changed to operate the other type of disc player. 

note: The remote may be easily programmed to operate 

the DMC 1000 digital media center, using the Video 1 or 

any of the HDMI Input Selectors, by following the instructions 

below. Select the VCR/PVR/DMC device type in number 4. 

Enter code 003. 

If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps 

to program the correct codes into the remote. 

1. Using the codes in Tables A11– A17 of the Appendix, look up the 

product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of 

your source. The number(s) listed is/are potential candidates for 

the correct code set for your particular device. 

2. Turn on your source device. 

3. This step places the remote in program mode. Press and hold 

the Source Selector until the Program Indicator LED on the 

remote starts to flash, then release it. When pressed, the Source 

Selector will light red briefly, go dark, and then relight when the 

Program Indicator LED starts to flash. 

4. Program the desired device type for any of the three HDMI 

selectors by pressing the corresponding Source Selector: 

• Press DVD to operate a DVD player. 

• Press VID1 to operate a VCR or PVR, or a Harman Kardon 

digital media center. 

• Press VID2 to operate a cable or satellite set-top box. 

5. Enter a code from number 1 above. 

a) If the device turns off, then press the Source Selector again to 

accept the code; it will flash. The remote will exit the Program 

mode. 

b) If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you 

run out of codes, you may search through all of the codes in the 

remote’s library for that product type by pressing the 1 or 5 

Button repeatedly until the device turns off. When the device 

turns off, enter the code by pressing the Source Selector; it will 

flash. The remote then exits Program mode. 

6. Once you have programmed a code, try using some other functions 

to control the device. Sometimes manufacturers use the 

same Power code for several different models, while other codes 

vary. Repeat this process until you’ve programmed a satisfactory 

code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use. 

7. Find out which code number you have programmed by pressing 

and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode. 

Press the OK Button, and the Program Indicator LED will flash 

in the code sequence. One flash represents “1”, two flashes for 

“2”, and so forth. A series of many fast flashes represents “0”. 

Record the codes programmed for each device in Table A7 in the 

Appendix. 

If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your 

source device, it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control 

that device. You may still connect the source to the AVR 1600 and 

operate it using the device’s original remote control. 

Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button’s function 

when used to control the AVR 1600. However, the button may perform 

a very different function when used to control another device. Refer 

to the Remote Control Function List, Table A10 in the Appendix, for 

each button’s functions with the various product types. 

You may program Macros, which are preprogrammed code 

sequences that execute many code commands with a single button 

press. You may also program “punch-through” codes, which allow 

the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls 

of another device without having to switch the remote’s device 

mode. See pages 35 through 36 for instructions on these advanced 

programming functions. 

note: The AVR 1600 remote is preprogrammed to operate 

the transport controls of Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc or DVD 

players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 

3 (TV) source is selected. You may change this punch-through 

programming at any time. 

Step nIne – Turn On the AVR 1600 

Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 1600. 

1. 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. 

Normally, you may leave the Main Power Switch on, even when 

the receiver is not being used. 

2. There are several ways to turn on the AVR from Standby mode. 

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. 

b) Using the remote, press the Power On Button or any of the 

Source Selectors. 

noteS: 

• Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the 

remote, the remote will switch device modes. To control the 

receiver, press the AVR Button. 

• If you do not see a picture within about one minute, refer 

to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on page 28.

In this section, you will configure the AVR 1600 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. 

The Master menu will appear (see Figure 18). 

Figure 18 – Master Menu 

The Master menu consists of five submenus: Input Setup, Surround 

Select, EzSet/EQ, Manual Setup and System Setup. 

Use the Buttons on the remote to navigate the menu 

system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line, 

or to enter a new setting. 

The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the Message 

Display, as well as on screen. 

To return to the previous menu, navigate to the “BACK TO MASTER 

MENU” line and press the OK Button. To exit the menu system, 

press the OSD Button. 

Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section 

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. 

Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display and 

all source devices should be connected. You should be able to turn 

on the receiver and view the Master menu when you press the OSD 

Button. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning 

of this section before continuing. 

configure the aVr 1600, using ezSet/eQ 

technology 

One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater 

system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers, 

optimizing sound reproduction. 

Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration and 

configuration, a tedious process that called for a good ear or the 

purchase of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. Although you may 

configure the AVR 1600 manually, as described in the Advanced 

Functions section, it is recommended that you take advantage of 

the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. 

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Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning. 

Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ setup. 

Important Safety note: During the EzSet/EQ 

procedure, a series of very loud test sweeps will be played 

through all of the speakers. Avoid sitting or standing close to 

any one speaker during the procedure. If you are particularly 

sensitive to loud noises, you may wish to leave the room and 

have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process. 

STEP OnE – Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in the 

listening position or in the center of the room, at about the same 

height as the listeners’ ears. The microphone features a threaded 

insert on the bottom, for mounting on a camera tripod. 

STEP TWO – Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the 

Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of 

the receiver, and set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway 

point. 

Step tHree – Turn on the AVR 1600 and the video display. 

Press the OSD Button to display the Master menu. Use the Button 

to highlight the EzSET/EQ LINE, then press the OK Button. See Figure 19. 

Figure 19 – EzSet/EQ Screen 

Select “YES”, and a warning screen, followed by the screen shown 

in Figure 20, will appear. 

Figure 20 – EzSet/EQ Screen 

To return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu without starting the 

EzSet/EQ process, select “Cancel”. When you are ready to begin, 

select the number of speakers in your system. Select 5.1 if no 

surround back speakers are present. 

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note: If there are fewer than five main speakers in your 

system, do not use the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed 

as described in the Advanced Functions section. If you have 

selected a 6.1-channel configuration with a single surround 

back speaker, use EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for 

5.1 speakers, connect the single surround back speaker 

to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, then configure 

the surround back speaker manually, as described in the 

Advanced Functions section. The 6.1-channel configuration 

is not recommended. If the subwoofer is to be connected to 

the Front Speaker Outputs, do not connect the subwoofer until 

after running the EzSet/EQ process. 

The AVR 1600 will automatically set its master volume to – 25dB. 

The test will begin, and a screen such as the one shown in Figure 21 

will appear. Maintain silence during the EzSet/EQ configuration. 

Figure 21 – EzSet/EQ in Progress 

As the EzSet/EQ system tests each speaker, its position will appear 

on screen. If the test sweep is heard from a different speaker than 

the one indicated on screen, turn off the AVR and check the speaker-wire 

connections, then begin again. 

When the test is completed, select the Continue option. The results 

will be displayed, along with these options: 

• The Retest option repeats the EzSet/EQ process. Increase the master 

volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected. 

• Select Cancel to return to the Master menu. 

See the Advanced Functions section for instructions on how to 

manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings 

established by the EzSet/EQ process. 

Set up Sources 

The Input Setup menu is used to assign the correct physical audio 

and component video connections to each source. 

The AUDIO IN setting must be adjusted now, and if a component 

video input was used for the source, the COMPONENT IN setting 

must also be adjusted. Otherwise, there will be no sound or picture 

when the source is playing. The other settings may be adjusted 

later. 

To display the Input Setup menu, press the OSD Button. Select the 

INPUT SETUP LINE and press the OK Button. A screen similar to the 

one shown in Figure 22 will appear. 

Figure 22 – Input Setup Menu 

Source: Indicates the currently selected source. Use the 

Buttons to select a source: DVD, CD, TUNER (Radio), Tape, 8 CH 

DIRECT, AUX, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3. 

title: You may change the display name for any source (except 

the tuner). This may help you to select the correct source device 

even when you have forgotten which physical connections you 

used. Move the cursor to the TITLE line and press the OK Button. 

A block cursor will blink. Use the Buttons to scroll through the 

alphabet in upper and lower case, the numbers and many punctuation 

marks. When you have selected the desired character, press 

the Button to move to the next space. Press the Button to leave 

a blank space. Press the OK Button when you have finished. 

component In: If you connected the source to one of the two 

component video inputs, press the 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. When no component video signal is present, 

the AVR will automatically select the composite video input 

associated with the source. 

audio In: If you used a digital audio connection for a source, 

change this setting to assign the correct digital audio input, even if 

you also connected its analog audio outputs to the receiver. Move 

the cursor to this line, and press the Buttons until the correct 

digital input appears. If an analog audio connection was used, 

change this setting to ANALOG. 

auto poll: The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog 

audio and digital audio connection have been made for one source 

device. If no digital signal is available, the AVR 1600 will switch to 

the analog input for the source. This situation can occur with some 

cable or satellite television broadcasts, where some channels are 

broadcast with digital audio and others with analog audio, or when 

a DVD player is paused or stopped. 

For some sources, the Auto Poll feature is unnecessary and may be 

undesirable, such as for a DVD player. Move the cursor to this line, 

and press the Buttons until OFF appears, disabling the Auto 

Poll feature. With Auto Poll turned off, the receiver will only check 

for a signal at the audio input assigned to the source. 

The remaining lines in the Input Setup menu adjust the audio performance, 

and may be skipped at this time. Leaving these settings 

at their factory defaults is recommended for most listening, in order

to enjoy the sound mix created by your favorite movie and music 

artists. 

BXr: Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks. 

Select ON, or leave at the default OFF setting for non-MP3 audio. 

tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are 

active. When it’s off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no changes. 

When it’s on, the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut, 

depending upon the tone-control settings. When an analog audio 

source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is selected, 

setting the TONE to OFF places the unit in analog bypass mode. 

Bass and treble: Boost or cut the low or high frequencies by 

up to 10dB by using the Buttons to change the setting by 2dB 

at a time. 

6-/8-channel Inputs 

The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing 

certain multichannel discs (DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, SACD and 

HD-DVD) on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its 

multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output. 

HDmI-equipped multichannel Disc player: 

• Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of the AVR’s HDMI 

Inputs. No other connections are necessary. 

• Make sure the HDMI input is selected as the source and the 

Audio Input in the Input Setup menu. 

HDmI-equipped multichannel Disc player 

that Does not output multichannel audio 

via an HDmI connection: 

• Connect the player’s HDMI output and its multichannel analog 

audio outputs to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR’s 

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. In addition, connect the player’s 

component video outputs to one of the AVR’s Component Video 

Inputs. 

• 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. It is not possible 

to view HDMI video while listening to multichannel analog audio. 

multichannel Disc player Without HDmI 

output, or When Video Display Has no HDmI 

Input: 

• Connect the player’s component video outputs to one set of 

Component Video Inputs on the AVR. Depending on the capabilities 

of the player and your video display, you may need to use the 

DVD composite video connection instead. 

• Connect the player’s digital audio output to a digital audio input 

on the AVR. 

• Connect the player’s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR’s 

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. 

• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting 

standard-definition digital audio, select the DVD source, 

and make sure the digital audio input the player is connected to 

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is selected as the audio input in the Input Setup menu. If a component 

video connection was made, select the correct input at the 

COMPONENT IN line of the Input Setup menu. If the DVD Video 

input was used, it will automatically be selected. 

• To listen to high-resolution multichannel discs, select the “8 CH 

DIRECT” source. 

note: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals 

directly to the volume control, without digitizing or processing 

them. It is not possible to change the surround mode or adjust 

any of the tone controls when using the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. 

Configure the bass management settings (i.e., speaker size, 

delay and output level) on your source device to match the 

settings programmed using the EzSet/EQ procedure, which 

may be viewed using the Speaker Setup menu (see Advanced 

Functions section). Consult the owner’s guide for your multichannel 

player for more information. 

System Settings 

The AVR 1600 offers system settings that make the receiver easier 

to use. Access these settings by pressing the OSD Button and navigating 

to the SYSTEM SETUP line of the Master menu. Press the 

OK Button to display the submenu. See Figure 23. 

Figure 23 – System Setup Menu Screen 

VfD fade time out: Some people find the brightness of 

the AVR’s front-panel display distracting during movies or listening 

sessions. It’s possible to dim the front-panel display completely 

using the Dim function (see below). This sets the display to 

remain dark most of the time, lighting up only when a button is 

pressed or a remote command is received, and going dark again 

5 seconds after the last command. The VFD FADE TIME OUT feature 

also causes the display to light up only when a button is pressed 

or a change in the incoming signal is detected, but the display 

immediately begins to fade to dark. This setting allows you to 

program the length of the fade time. Select a time-out period of 

between 3 and 10 seconds, or select OFF if you prefer to leave the 

displays on at all times or to use the Dim function. 

Volume Default and Default Volume Set: These two 

settings are used together to program the AVR’s volume level at 

turn-on. This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last 

user turned the volume very high. Press the OSD Button to remove 

the display from the screen so that you may adjust the volume to a 

desired level while a source is playing. Make a note of the number 

that appears in the display, and return to the System Setup menu. 

At the DEFAULT VOL SET line, select the desired volume setting, 

and activate the feature by setting VOLUME DEFAULT to ON. 

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HDmI audio to tV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals 

are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal 

operation, leave this setting OFF, as audio will be played through 

the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, 

turn this setting ON. Mute the TV’s speakers when using the AVR for 

audio. 

Semi-oSD time out: Program the amount of time 

(2 to 5 seconds) the two-line semi-OSD status messages remain 

on screen, or deactivate the semi-OSD display altogether if you find 

it distracting. These messages will continue to appear on the front 

panel of the receiver. 

full-oSD time out: Program the amount of time (20, 30, 

40 or 50 seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on screen. 

The full-OSD system may not be deactivated. 

note: It isn’t possible to view video sources while the full- 

OSD menus are displayed. 

Dim function 

To dim the Message Display, press the Dim Button on the remote. 

Each button press will cycle through the three settings of: 

• VFD Full: Normal brightness 

• VFD Half: Display is dimmed but still visible; the light inside 

the volume knob goes dark 

• VFD Off: Display goes completely dark except for Power 

Indicator, to remind you that the receiver is turned on. 

When you have finished, press the OSD Button to clear the menus 

from view. 

You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!

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 1600 

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 1600: 

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. 

b) Using the remote, press the Power On Button or any of the 

Source Selectors. 

To turn the receiver off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the 

front panel or the Power Off Button on the remote control. Unless 

the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time, leave 

the Main Power Switch on. When the Main Power Switch is turned 

off, any settings you have programmed will be preserved for up to 

four weeks. 

Important note: If the PROTECT message ever 

appears in the Message Display, turn off the AVR and unplug 

it. Check all speaker wires for a short. If none is found, bring 

the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for 

inspection and repair before using it again. 

VoLume controL 

Adjust the volume either by turning the knob on the front panel 

(clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease 

volume), or by pressing the Volume Control on the remote. The 

volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below 

the 0dB reference point. 

0dB is the maximum recommended volume for the AVR 1600. 

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. 

mute functIon 

To temporarily 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 normal audio, press the Mute Button again, 

or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting. 

SLeep tImer 

The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then 

turn off automatically. 

Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote, and the time 

until turn-off will be displayed. Each additional press of the Sleep 

Button decreases the play time by 10 minutes. The SLEEP OFF 

setting disables the sleep timer. 

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. 

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tone controLS 

You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by 

up to 10dB. 

Press the Tone Mode Button once. This will indicate whether the 

tone controls are in or out of the circuitry. With the TONE IN message 

displayed, press the Tone Mode Button repeatedly to access 

TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Use the Buttons to change 

the treble or bass settings. 

To return the tone controls to 0, or “flat” response, press the Tone 

Mode Button, and then use the Buttons to display the TONE 

OUT message, which preserves any changes you have made to the 

bass or treble settings for later use. To reactivate your changes, 

the tone control must be set to TONE IN. 

The display will return to normal a few seconds after your last 

command. 

You may also adjust the tone controls using the full-OSD menu 

system. Press the OSD Button on the remote to view the Master 

menu. With the cursor pointing to the INPUT SETUP line, press the 

OK Button to display the Input Setup menu and view the current 

tone settings. To make changes to the TONE, BASS or TREBLE 

settings, use the Buttons to move the cursor to the setting, 

and use the Buttons to adjust it. It isn’t necessary to press 

the OK Button to enter the new setting. 

When you have finished, either wait until the display times-out and 

disappears, press the OSD Button to clear the display, or move the 

cursor to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and select it to make 

other changes using the menu system. 

note: The AVR 1600 does not have a conventional balance 

control. The speaker output level calibration process compensates 

for any characteristics of your room or loudspeakers, 

and it is recommended that you leave the settings as they 

are after you have completed Initial Setup. However, you may 

manually adjust the levels of the left and right channels – 

decreasing one and increasing the other by the same amount 

– using the Channel Adjust submenu, as described in the 

Advanced Functions section. This achieves the same effect 

as a balance control. 

HeaDpHoneS 

Plug the 1/4” plug on a pair of headphones into the front-panel jack 

for private listening. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers 

a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones. 

Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote, 

to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing, which 

emulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes 

are available for the headphones. 

Source SeLectIon 

• Use the front-panel Source Buttons to scroll through the 

sources. 

• Using the on-screen menus, press the OSD Button, highlight 

“INPUT SETUP” and press the OK Button. Use the Buttons 

to select a source. 

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• For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on 

the remote. 

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

and any other settings 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 surround mode will also appear on screen. 

VIDeo trouBLeSHootInG tIpS: 

If there is no picture: 

• Check the source selection and video input assignment. 

• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection. 

• Check the video input selection on the display device (TV). 

additional tips for HDmI connections: 

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

components). 

• Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between 

the TV and AVR, 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. 

uSInG tHe raDIo 

To select the AVR 1600’s built-in radio: 

1. Use the front-panel Source Buttons to scroll to the desired 

band. 

2. Press the AM/FM Source Selector on the remote. Press it again 

to switch bands. 

Use the Tuning Buttons to tune a station, as displayed on the 

front panel and on screen. 

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the 

Tuning Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station 

with acceptable signal strength is found. To switch to manual 

tuning, in which each press of the Tuning Buttons steps 

through a single frequency increment (0.1MHz for FM, or 10kHz 

for AM), press the Tuning Mode Button on the remote. Each press 

of the Tuning Mode Button toggles between automatic and manual 

tuning modes. 

When an FM station has been tuned, toggling the tuning mode also 

switches between stereo and monaural play, which may improve 

reception of weaker stations. 

A total of 30 stations (AM and FM together) may be stored as presets. 

When the desired station has been tuned, press the Memory 

Button on the remote, and two dashes will flash. Use the Numeric 

Keys to enter the desired preset number. 

To tune a preset station: Press the Preset Buttons or enter the 

preset number using the Numeric Keys. 

recorDInG 

Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite 

video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording 

outputs. To make a recording, connect your audio or video recorder 

to the appropriate output jacks, as described in the Installation 

section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned 

on and recording while the source is playing. 

noteS: 

1. Analog and digital audio signals are not converted to the 

other format. 

2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording. 

Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not 

be recorded using the digital audio connections. Use the 

analog audio connections to make an analog recording. 

3. HDMI and component video sources that are HDCP-copyprotected 

are not available for recording. 

4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright 

restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplication 

of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law. 

auX Input 

Enjoy the full power and resolution of your Harman Kardon system, 

including a variety of analog surround modes, while listening to 

content stored on your portable device. 

The Auxiliary Audio Input mini jack is provided on the AVR’s rear 

panel for convenient connection of portable players, such as CD 

players and the iPod (iPod and cable not included). Purchase a stereo 

cable with a 1/8” plug on at least one end for connection to the 

Auxiliary Audio Input. Plug the other end of the cable into the portable 

device’s headphone output, and operate the device using its 

own controls. You may also use a cable with separate left and right 

audio plugs at one end for connection to any component equipped 

with analog audio outputs. 

No video connection is available with the AUX input. However, the 

AVR will use the last-selected analog video input when the AUX 

source is selected. 

SeLectInG a SurrounD moDe 

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 Buttons to move the 

cursor to the SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button. 

The Surround Modes menu will appear (see Figure 24). Use the 

Buttons repeatedly until the desired surround mode category 

appears: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or 

Video Game. Press the OK Button to change the surround mode 

for the category.

Figure 24 – Surround Modes Menu 

auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with 

a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native 

surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR 

uses Logic 7 Movie mode. 

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present 

in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an 

enhanced sound field that virtualizes the missing speakers. 

Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number 

of speakers used for playback: 

• 2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers. As described on page 30, 

you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when 

analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the TONE setting, and the 

AVR does the rest. 

• 5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front 

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

right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center 

speaker. 

• 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds 

the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the 

surround back speakers are present. 

movie: Use when a surround mode is desired for movie playback: 

Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when 

seven main speakers are present). 

music: Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback: 

Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when 

seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music 

mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. 

See the Advanced Functions section for more information. 

Video Game: Use to select a surround mode for game playback: 

Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers 

are present) Game. 

After you have made your selection, use the Buttons to move 

the cursor to the BACK TO SURROUND SELECT line and press the 

OK Button, then select the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press 

the OK Button to make additional adjustments. When you are 

finished using the menu system, press the OSD Button to clear the 

full-OSD menus from view (the semi-OSD display will appear). 

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on 

surround modes. 

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ADVAnCED FUnCTiOnS 

Much of the AVR 1600’s performance is handled automatically, 

with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 1600 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. 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. The AVR 1600 offers three options for playback: 

1. analog Bypass mode: The 2-channel signal is passed 

directly from the input to the volume control, without being 

digitized or undergoing any processing for bass management 

or surround sound. To select analog bypass mode: 

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a) The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected. 

If necessary, with the remote in AVR device mode, press 

the Digital Select Button and use the Buttons to select 

“ANALOG”. 

b) The tone controls must be disabled by turning off the TONE 

setting. With the remote in AVR device mode, press the Tone 

Button and use the Buttons to select “TONE OUT”. 

c) The 2-channel Stereo mode must be selected. Press the 

OSD Button, and use the Buttons to select “SURROUND 

SELECT”. Press the OK Button. Use the Buttons to select 

“STEREO”, and press the OK Button. Use the Buttons 

to select either the 2- or 7-Channel Stereo mode. 

2. DSp Surround off mode: The DSP Surround Off mode 

digitizes the incoming signal and applies the bass management 

settings, including speaker configuration, delay times and output 

levels. Select this mode when your front speakers are small, 

limited-range satellites and you are using a subwoofer. To select 

this mode, use a digital audio input, or set the TONE setting to 

IN, and select 2-channel Stereo mode. 

3. analog Surround modes: The AVR 1600 is able to 

process 2-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 modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the 

DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. 

Digital audio Signals 

Digital audio signals offer greater capacity, which allows the 

encoding of center and surround channel information directly 

into the signal. The result is improved sound quality and startling 

directionality, since each channel is reproduced discretely. 

Even when only two channels are encoded, the digital signal 

allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail. 

High-resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion-free, 

especially at high frequencies. 

Surround modes 

Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the 

incoming audio signal, as well as personal taste. Table A9 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 only available in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 

2-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 player’s audio 

output is set to the original bitstream rather than 2-channel PCM. 

Stop play and check the player’s output setting. 

For any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround 

modes are available. Although there is never a time when all of 

the AVR 1600’s surround modes are available, there is usually 

a wide variety of modes available for a given input. 

Multichannel digital recordings are found in the 5.1-, 6.1- or 

7.1-channel formats. The channels included in a 5.1-channel 

recording are front left, front right, center, surround left, surround 

right and LFE. 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. The AVR 1600 is able to 

play the new audio formats, delivering a more exciting home theater 

experience. 

note: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel surround modes, 

the Surround Back channels must be enabled. See the Manual 

Speaker Setup section on page 32 for more information. 

The 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), 2-channel PCM modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 

96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. 

When a digital signal is received, the AVR 1600 detects the 

encoding method and the number of channels, which is displayed 

briefly as three numbers, separated by slashes (e.g., “3/2/.1”). 

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 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 meant to signal 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 2-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 or 96kHz) will appear. 

When only two channels – left and right – are present, the analog 

surround modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining 

channels. If you would prefer a different surround format than 

the native signal’s digital encoding, press the OSD Button, and use 

the Buttons to select “SURROUND SELECT”. Press the OK Button. 

Use the Buttons to select one of the surround mode categories. 

The Auto Select option uses the native signal’s digital encoding, 

e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio. 

For 2-channel materials, the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie 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 category is set to a default surround mode: 

• Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker 

• Stereo: 7-channel stereo 

• Movie: Logic 7 Movie 

• Music: Logic 7 Music 

• Video Game: Logic 7 Game 

You may select a different mode. The choice of surround modes 

depends on the number of speakers in your system. 

• Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker 

• Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo 

• Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo: 6 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II 

Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie 


• Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music, Dolby Pro Logic II 

Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music 

• Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby 

Pro Logic IIx Game 

Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of 

audio, select the line from the Surround Select 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. 

Please refer to Table A9 in the appendix for more information on 

which surround modes are available with different bitstreams. 

Dolby Surround Settings 

Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes. When 

the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have been selected, the 

Center Width, Dimension, Panorama and Night Mode settings will 

become available. See Figure 25. 

Figure 25 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode Settings 

center Width: This setting affects how vocals sound through 

the three front speakers. A higher number (up to 7) focuses the 

vocal information tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers 

broaden the vocal soundstage. Use the 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-03” moves the sound toward the front of the room, while setting 

“R-03” moves the sound toward the rear. Use the Buttons to 

adjust. 

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. 

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. 

• Full: More compression is applied. 

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manuaL Speaker Setup 

The AVR 1600 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, 

and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. 

The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each 

speaker, and optimizes the AVR 1600’s performance. If you are 

unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further 

adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus. 

Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the 

Speaker Placement section, and connect them to the AVR. Consult 

the owner’s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer’s Web 

site for the frequency range specification. Although you may set 

the output 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 A4 and A6 in the 

appendix for easy re-entry after a system reset, or if the AVR’s 

Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for 

more than four weeks. 

Step one – Determine Speaker 

crossover 

Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR 1600 can’t detect 

how many speakers you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine 

their capabilities. Consult the speaker’s technical specifications 

and locate the frequency response, usually given as a range, e.g., 

100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB). Write down the lowest frequency that each 

of your main speakers is capable of playing (100Hz in the example) 

as the crossover in Table A6 in the appendix. This is not the same 

as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker’s specifications. 

For the subwoofer, write down the transducer size. 

The receiver’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 won’t 

sound right, and may even damage the speaker. The highest notes 

may not be heard at all through the subwoofer. 

With proper bass management, the AVR 1600 divides the source 

signal at a crossover point. All information above the crossover 

point is played through the satellite speaker, and all information 

below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer. Each 

loudspeaker in your system performs at its best, delivering an 

enjoyable sound experience. 

Step tWo – Measure 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 further away from the listening position 

than others. Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously 

from 

different speakers may blur, due to different arrival times. 

Use the AVR’s delay adjustment to compensate for real-world 

speaker placements. 

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 Step Three. 

Step tHree – Manual Setup Menu 

Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual 

listening position and make the room as quiet as possible. 

With the receiver and video display turned on, press the OSD Button 

to display the Master menu. Use the Button to move the cursor 

to the MANUAL SETUP line, and press the OK Button to display the 

Manual Setup menu. 

If you have run the EzSet/EQ process, the results were saved. To 

tweak the EzSet/EQ results, or to configure the AVR 1600 from 

scratch, use the menu shown in Figure 26. 

Figure 26 – Manual Setup Menu 

note: All of the speaker setup submenus include the option 

to go back to the previous menu, similar to what is shown at the 

bottom of Figure 26. 

For best results, adjust the submenus in this order: Number of 

Speakers, Crossover, Sub Mode, Distance and Level Adjust. 

number of Speakers 

Move the cursor to the NUMBER OF SPEAKERS line and press the 

OK Button. See Figure 27. 

Figure 27 – Number of Speakers Menu 

Program the correct setting for each speaker group: ON when the 

speakers are present in the system, and OFF for positions where no 

speakers are installed. The Front Left & Right speakers are 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. 

The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup 

process and the availability of various surround modes at any time. 

When you have finished, select the “BACK TO MANUAL SETUP” 

option.

crossover menu 

After you have programmed the number of speakers, return to the 

Manual Setup menu (see Figure 29). Navigate to the CROSSOVER 

line and press the OK Button to display the Crossover menu. See 

Figure 28. 

Figure 28 – Crossover Menu 

The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the 

Number of Speakers menu. 

Refer to Table A6 for each speaker’s crossover. For the main 

speakers, this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well. 

For each main speaker, select one of the seven crossover frequencies: 

40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the 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”. 

You may specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as 8, 10, 

12 or 15 inches. The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 

100Hz, but uses the transducer size for equalization. Write down 

the settings in Table A6 in the appendix. 

When you have finished entering the settings, select BACK TO 

MANUAL SETUP. 

Sub mode 

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 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 speakers or add a 

subwoofer at the earliest opportunity. 

• If you set the front speakers to LARGE, select one of the three 

settings for the subwoofer. 

u L/r+Lfe: This setting sends all low-frequency information to 

the subwoofer, including both information that would normally 

be played through the front left and right speakers, and the 

special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information. 

u off: Select this setting when no subwoofer is in use. All 

low-frequency information will be sent to the front left and 

right speakers. 

u Lfe: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in 

the left and right program channels through the front speakers, 

and directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer. 


note: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series 

speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover 

frequency for the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer 

will automatically be set to LFE. 

Distance menu 

Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions 

can muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired. 

Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the 

listening position, do not skip this menu. 

On the Manual Setup menu, move the cursor to the DISTANCE line 

and press the OK Button to display the Distance menu. See Figure 29. 

Figure 29 – Distance Menu 

Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position, as 

measured in Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances and recorded 

in Table A4 in the appendix (see page 32). 

The default unit of measurement is feet. To change the unit to meters, 

scroll down to the Unit setting. Use the Buttons to toggle the 

setting between FEET and METERS. 

Select a speaker, then use the Buttons to change the 

measurement. The values vary between 0 and 30 feet, with a 

default of 10 feet for all speakers. To reset all of the settings to 

their default values, scroll down to the DELAY RESET setting and 

use the Buttons to change this setting to ON, where it will 

remain until any of the speaker delay settings are changed. 

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. With the program playing, 

press the Delay Button, and the A/V SYNC DELAY message 

will appear on the front panel and in the semi-OSD display. 

Press the OK Button to display the current delay setting, and 

use the Buttons to adjust the setting until the picture and 

sound are back in sync. 

Step four – Setting Channel Output 

Levels manually 

For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects 

the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and 

right channels. 

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With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, 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. 

EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply 

and automatically. However, the AVR’s Level Adjust menu allows 

you to calibrate the levels manually, either using the system’s test 

tone or while playing source material. 

1. Make sure all speakers have been placed and connected correctly. 

2. Adjust the number of speakers, crossover, distance and sub mode 

for each speaker in your system, as described in Step Three. 

3. Measure the channel levels in one of these ways, and adjust the 

channel levels using the Level Adjust menu: 

a) Preferably, use a handheld SPL meter set to the C-Weighting, 

Slow scale. Adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB. 

b) By ear. Adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud. 

c) If you are using a handheld SPL meter with 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. 

Press the OSD Button to display the Master menu, and then 

navigate to the MANUAL SETUP line. Press the OK Button to display 

the Manual Setup menu. Select the LEVEL ADjUST line and press 

the OK Button to display the Level Adjust menu. See Figure 30. 

Figure 30 – Level Adjust Menu 

All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings. 

channel reset: To reset all of the levels to their factory defaults 

of 0dB, navigate to this line and change the setting to ON. The levels 

will be reset, and this setting will remain ON until one of the channel 

levels is adjusted. 

If you are using an external source to set your output levels, navigate 

to each channel and use the Buttons to adjust the level as desired. 

If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 1600’s internal test 

tone, adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows. 

test tone SeQ: When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will 

automatically circulate to all channels, pausing for a few moments at 

each channel for several seconds, as indicated by the blinking cursor. 

Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there by 

using the Buttons. You may also use the Buttons at any time 

to move the cursor to another line, and the test tone will follow the cursor. 

When this setting reads MANUAL, the test tone will not move to the 

next channel until you use the Buttons. 

test tone: This line determines whether the test tone is active. 

To begin the process of setting the levels, use the Buttons to 

change the setting to ON. Any time you manually move the cursor out 

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of the channel listings area of the screen, this setting will automatically 

change to OFF, stopping the test tone. 

Individual channels: If you are using an external source 

to set your output levels, navigate to each channel and use the 

Buttons to adjust the level, between –10dB and +10dB. The 

level settings are global for all sources and surround modes. 

When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels, select the 

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP option or press the OSD Button. Record 

the level settings in Table A6 in the appendix. 

auDIo SettInGS 

To adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, press the 

OSD Button to display the Master menu. With the cursor pointing to 

INPUT SETUP, press the OK Button to display the Input Setup menu, 

where the source, its title, its component video and audio inputs, and 

Auto Polling status may be adjusted, as described in the Initial Setup 

section. However, this section will focus on the four audio settings: 

BXr: Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks. 

Select ON, or leave at the default OFF setting for non-MP3 audio. 

tone: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are 

active. When it’s OUT, the tone controls are “flat”, with no changes. 

When it’s IN, the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut, 

depending upon the tone-control settings. When an analog audio 

source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is 

selected, setting the Tone Control to “OUT” places the unit in 

analog bypass mode. 

treble and Bass: Boost or cut the high or low frequencies by 

up to 10dB, 2dB at a time, by using the Buttons. The default 

setting is 0dB. 

When you have finished, press the OSD Button. 

aDVanceD remote controL 

functIonS 

The remote control not only operates the AVR 1600, 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. Since 

many buttons have unique functions for each component, refer 

to the Function List in Table A10 of the Appendix for assistance in 

operating your other components. Each button’s function will not 

necessarily correspond to its label. 

punch-through programming 

The AVR 1600 remote’s punch-through feature allows you to select 

one component for the remote to operate, while simultaneously 

setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. 

For example, while using the AVR to control surround modes and 

other audio functions, you may operate the transport controls of 

your DVD player. Or while using the remote to control video functions 

on your TV, you may use your cable box to change channels and 

the AVR to control the volume.

noteS: 

• It is not necessary to program the remote to control your 

DVD player’s transport controls while the AVR, VID2 or VID3 

devices are in use, as the remote is preprogrammed at the 

factory with this function. 

• When in DVD device mode, the remote may be used to control 

either a DVD player or a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc 

player. To toggle between these two device modes, press 

and hold the DVD Input Selector until it flashes. The factory 

default is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player. 

To program punch-through control while operating any device: 

1. Press and hold the Input Selector (or AVR selector) for the main 

device the remote will be operating until the Program LED flashes 

and the remote enters Program mode. 

2. Select the type of punch-through programming. 

a) Volume control: Press the Volume Up Button. 

b) channel control: Press the Volume Down Button. 

c) transport control: Press the Play Button. 

3. Press the Input Selector (or AVR Selector) for the device whose 

volume, channel or transport controls you would like to be active 

while operating the device you selected in the first step. The LED 

will flash green to confirm the programming. For example, if you 

wish to watch your TV (programmed into the Video 3 Button) 

while changing channels using your cable box (Video 2), first 

press and hold the Video 3 Button until the LED flashes. Then 

press the Volume Down Button, followed by the Video 2 Button. 

To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as 

above, but press the same Input (or AVR) Selector in Steps 1 and 3. 

You may reassign the transport control punch-through programming 

for the AVR, VID2 and VID3 devices to other devices, such as CD. If 

you wish to remove transport control punch-through altogether for 

the AVR, VID2 or VID3 device, follow the same procedure as for 

programming punch-through, but in Step 3 press either of the 

other two of these three special selector buttons. For example, to 

remove punch-through transport control from the VID3 device so 

that pressing any of the transport controls will have no effect, press 

and hold the VID3 Button until the Program Indicator LED flashes in 

amber, then press the Play Button, followed by either the AVR or VID2 

Button. 

macros 

Macros are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that 

are executed with a single button press. Macros are well suited for 

power on and off commands, or to send out a favorite multidigit 

channel number with one button press, or to have the ability to 

send out a code sequence to control a device while the remote is 

operating another device, but with more flexibility than the built-in 

punch-through controls. 

Some commands may not be programmed into macros: Mute, Dim, 

or Channel Up/Down. 


note: Use caution when programming complicated macros. 

It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending 

commands after Power On, and the component may not be ready 

to respond to commands instantaneously after powering on. 

To program, or “record”, a macro, follow the steps below. 

1. Simultaneously press one of the four Macro Buttons, or the 

Power On Button, and the Mute Button to enter program mode. 

2. Press the Input (or AVR) Selector for each device before you enter 

commands to be transmitted to that device. This step counts as 

one of the 19 commands allowed for each macro. 

3. For the Power On command, DO NOT press the Power On Button. 

Press the Mute Button instead. 

4. Press the Power Off Button to program the Power Off command. 

5. Press the Sleep Button to end the programming process. 

To execute the macro, press the Macro Button, or the Power On 

Button, selected in the first step of programming the macro. 

It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within a macro. However, you 

may erase the macro as follows: 

1. Simultaneously press and hold the Mute Button and the Macro 

Button containing the macro until the LED flashes. 

2. Press the Channel Down Button to erase the macro. 

resetting the remote 

To reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press 

and hold any Input Selector and the “0” Numeric Key. When the 

Program LED flashes in amber, enter the code “333”. When the 

green LED goes out, the remote will have been fully reset. 

proceSSor reSet 

If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off 

the Main Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 

3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on. If this 

doesn’t help, reset the AVR. 

note: A system reset erases all user configurations, including 

Source settings, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. 

After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in 

the appendix worksheets. 

To reset the AVR 1600, place it in Standby mode (press the frontpanel 

Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). 

Then press and hold the front-panel Surround Mode Button for at 

least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears. 

If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, 

contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. 

Authorized service centers may be located by visiting the Web site 

at www.harmankardon.com. 

memory 

If the AVR 1600 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will 

retain user settings for up to four weeks. 

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Symptom Cause Solution 

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet 

Power Switch is turned on • Check whether outlet is switch-controlled 

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Secure all input and speaker connections 

or picture • Mute is on • Press Mute Button 

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control 

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends 

PROTECT message appears on due to possible short 

front panel • Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center 

due to internal problems 

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo 

center speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources 

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker configuration 

• Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel 

information from nonencoded programs 

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries 

remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR Button 

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is in line of sight of remote 

or connect an optional remote sensor 

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent 

lights, motors or other electrical appliances 

Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 1600, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently 

Asked Questions”, which is located in the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.

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Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes 

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections 

Device Type AVR 1600 Source Audio Connections Video Connections 

VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) • One of Component Video 2, Video 1 S-Video 

TiVo or other and or Video 1 Composite Video Input 

audio/video recorder • Any one available coaxial or optical • For recording, use Video 1 S-Video or 

digital audio input with corresponding Composite Video Output, and do not use 

coax digital output component video connections at all 

Cable TV, Satellite, Video 2 • Video 2 Analog Inputs and • One of Component Video 2, Video 2 

HDTV or other 

device that delivers 

television programs 

• Optical 1 Input (if not in use with HDMI 3) S-Video, Video 2 Composite Video Input 

TV, game console, Video 3 (front-panel jacks) • Video 3 Analog Inputs and • One of Component Video 2, Video 3 S-Video 

camera or other 

audio/video device 

• Either Coax 3 or Optical 3 Input or Video 3 Composite Video Input 

DVD Audio/Video, DVD • DVD Analog Inputs • Component Video 1 Input 

Blu-ray Disc, • 6-Channel Inputs (optional) and 

SACD, HD-DVD • Coax 1 Input 

HDMI-capable disc 

player or other audio/ 

video device 

HDMI 1 • HDMI 1 Input • HDMI 1 Input 


player or other audio/ 

video device 



player or other 

audio/video device 


Any audio device used 

with cable having 1/8” 

stereo audio mini plug 

AUX • AUX mini-jack input on rear panel • Not required 

CD player CD • CD analog inputs and 

• Any one available coaxial or optical 

digital audio input 

• Not required 

CD-R, miniDisc, Tape • Tape Analog (inputs and outputs) and • Not required 

cassette • Any one available coaxial or optical 

digital audio input 

• Use corresponding coax digital output 

Note: The AVR 1600 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, four on the rear panel (Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2) and two on the front panel (Coaxial 3 

and Optical 3), which may be assigned to any of the nine source inputs (DVD, Video 1 through 3, HDMI 1 through 3, CD and Tape). Certain digital audio connections are 

recommended simply because those digital audio inputs are assigned to those sources by default at the factory. But any digital audio input may be reassigned to any 

source. Since you may not be using all nine source inputs, you may reassign a digital audio input that is recommended for a source you aren’t using to another device. 

Table A1 is a guideline; you may need to make adjustments to fit your system. 

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Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults 

Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel 

Title INT. TUNER 

Component COMP V 1 COMP V 1 COMP V 2 COMP V 2 

Video Input 

COMP V 2 COMP V 2 COMP V 2 COMP V 1 COMP V 1 COMP V 1 COMP V 1 COMP V 1 

Audio Input COAX 1 HDMI HDMI HDMI ANALOG OPTICAL 1 ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG 

Auto Poll ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON 

Surround LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 LOGIC 7 

Mode MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE MOVIE 

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Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults 

Source All Sources, Except 6-/8-Channel 

6-/8-Channel 

Left/Right Speaker ON LARGE 

Center Speaker ON LARGE 

Surround Speaker ON LARGE 

Surround Back Speaker ON LARGE 

Subwoofer ON SUB 

Left/Right Speaker Crossover 100Hz N/A 

Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz N/A 

Surround Speaker Crossover 100Hz N/A 

Surround Back Speaker Crossover 100Hz N/A 

LFE PRESENT N/A 

Sub Mode SUB SUB 

Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults 

Speaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Your Delay Settings 

Front Left 10 feet 

Center 10 feet 

Front Right 10 feet 

Surround Right 10 feet 

Surround Left 10 feet 

Surround Back Right 10 feet 

Surround Back Left 10 feet 

Subwoofer 10 feet 

A/V Sync Delay 0mS

Table A5 – Source Input Settings 

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Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel 

Title INT. TUNER 

Video Input 

Component 

Video Input 

Digital 

Audio Input 

N/A N/A N/A 

Analog 

Audio Input 

AUX TUNER 6-/8-CH 

Auto Poll N/A N/A N/A 

Table A6 – Speaker/Channel Settings 

Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel † 

Left/Right Speaker N/A 

Center Speaker N/A 

Surround Speaker N/A 

Surround Back 

Speaker N/A 

Subwoofer N/A 

Left/Right Speaker 

Crossover N/A 

Center Speaker 

Crossover N/A 

Surround Speaker 

Crossover N/A 

Surround Back 

Speaker Crossover N/A 

LFE N/A 

Sub Mode SUB 

Left 

Channel Level 

Right 

Channel Level 

Center 

Channel Level 

Surround Left 

Channel Level 

Surround Right 

Channel Level 

Surround Back Left 

Channel Level 

Surround Back Right 

Channel Level 

Subwoofer 

Channel Level 

† The 6-channel inputs are “direct” inputs, meaning their signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speaker sizes 

are always full-range, and it isn’t possible to adjust speaker size crossover. 

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Table A7 – Remote Control Codes 

Source Input Product Type (circle one) Remote Control Code 

Video 1 VCR, PVR, DMC 

Video 2 Cable, Satellite 

Video 3 TV 

HDMI 1 DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite 



DVD DVD, Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc 

CD CD, CD-R 

Tape Cassette 

Table A8 – System Settings 

Feature Default Setting Your Setting 

VFD Fade Time-Out OFF 

Volume Default OFF 

Default Vol Set –25dB 

HDMI Audio to TV OFF 

Semi-OSD Time-Out 5 Seconds 

Full-OSD Time-Out 20 Seconds

Table A9 – Surround Modes 

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Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal 

Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 

low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. 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 coax or optical connection 

Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel • Dolby Digital EX 

which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. May • Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 

be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected. 

Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby • Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection 

Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for (source device decodes to Dolby Digital 

streaming audio from the Internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source when a coax or optical connection is used) 

material may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby 

Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio. 

Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio, the same format • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with 

used on DVD Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby TrueHD, delivered via HDMI 

Dolby Digital, such as night mode settings, while delivering fully lossless 

audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording. 

Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2-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 Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels See below 

Mode Group from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants 

are available. 

Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 

Movie television programs. • Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 

Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 

Music Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions: • Analog (2-channel) 

• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage) • Tuner 

• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 

• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect) 

Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 

Game channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming • Analog (2-channel) 

experience. • Tuner 


Dolby Pro Logic Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 

containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels. • Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 


Dolby Pro Logic IIx An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel See below 

Mode Group 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 bit- 

streams, but thanks to the AVR 1600’s post-processor, they may also be used 

with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes. 

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Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 

Movie back channel. 3/2/.0 or .1, EX 

• Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 


Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 

Music of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx 3/2/.0 or .1, EX 

Music adds a surround back channel. • Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 


Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 

Game of a surround back channel. • Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) 

Harman Virtual Speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more • Dolby Digital 

enveloping sound field is desired. • Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 


DTS Digital Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, it also • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 

provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. 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 • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded 

high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI 

transmitted using a DTS core with high-resolution extensions. Even 

when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired, the higher capacity of 

high-resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on 

DVD-Video discs. 

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with 

studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly accurate DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered 

performance. via HDMI 

DTS-ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5.1 • DTS-ES Matrix 

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 Discrete DTS-ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround • DTS-ES Discrete 

back channel, but this information is encoded discretely on the disc, and 

is not derived from information contained in the surround channels. 

DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 

a matrix-encoded surround presentation. 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 

• DTS 96/24 

• DTS-ES Matrix 

• DTS-ES Discrete 

DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24 See below 

Mode Group signals and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel 

presentation.


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DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 

Cinema 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 96/24 



DTS Neo:6 Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 

Music suitable for music recordings. • DTS 96/24 



Logic 7 A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances See below 

Mode Group 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information 

for the surround back channels. This provides more accurate placement of 

sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used 

with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing, and 

is available in 5.1- or 7.1-channel modes. Three variants are available. 

Logic 7 Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix • Analog (2-channel) 

Movie encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Tuner 


Logic 7 The AVR 1600 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for • Analog (2-channel) 

Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional • Tuner 

2-channel music recordings. • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 

Logic 7 Game Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles. • Analog (2-channel) 

• Tuner 


5-Channel Stereo Useful for parties, the left- and right-channel information is played • Analog (2-channel) 

through both the front and surround speakers on each side, while the • Tuner 

center speaker plays a summed mono mix. • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz) 

7-Channel Stereo Expands the 5-Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back • Analog (2-channel) 

channels. • Tuner 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz) 

2-Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal • Analog (2-channel; DSP downmix available 

or a downmix of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and bass for multichannel) 

management settings are applied, making it appropriate when a • Tuner 

subwoofer is used. • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 

2-Channel Stereo Maintains an analog input signal in that form, bypassing all digital processing • Analog (2-channel) 

(Analog Bypass) (i.e., surround and bass management). Requires Tone Control setting to be off. • Tuner 

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Refer to the numbered buttons in this image 

when using the Function List. 

Figure 31 – Remote Control Function List Reference 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 

8 

16 

9 

19 

20 21 22 23 

24 

31 

10 11 

12 13 14 15 

17 

26 

18 

27 28 29 

30 

25 

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 65 66

Table A10 – Remote Control Function List 

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No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 

HDMI 1/2/3) 

1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 

2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 

3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 

4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 

5 DVD DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select 

6 VID 1 (VCR) Video 1 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select 

7 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select HDMI 1 Select 

8 AM/FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select 

9 CD CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select 

10 VID 2 (CBL/SAT) Video 2 Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL Select SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select 


12 AUX AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select AUX Select 

13 Tape Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select 

14 VID 3 (TV) Video 3 Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select 


16 Sleep/CH+ Sleep Audio Channel + Channel + Audio Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + 

17 Test Tone Test Tone Find 

18 6/8 CH 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 6/8 Ch. Input 

Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select Select 

19 Vol Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Title Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 

20 CH– Disc Menu or Title CD-R Select Channel – Channel – Info Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – 

21 OSD OSD Program OSD Live TV OSD OSD OSD OSD 

22 T/V TV/DVD or V. OFF Input Select TV/VCR TV Input TV/CBL TV/SAT TV/VCR TV/Video 

23 Vol Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 

24 CH./Guide Channel Trim Title or Disc Menu Continuous Play Guide Disc Menu Info/Guide Info/Guide Guide 

25 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust Menu or Setup Intro Scan Menu Menu Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu 

26 Move/Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 

27 Move/Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 

28 OK OK Enter Enter Select Enter Enter Enter Enter Set/Enter 

29 Move/Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 

30 Move/Adjust Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 

31 Digital/Exit Digital Input Select Open/Close Return/Exit Open/Close 

32 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return or Status Open/Close Status Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 

33 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 

34 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 

35 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

36 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

37 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 

38 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 

39 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 

40 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 

41 Tun-M Tuner Mode Chapter+ or Zoom Repeat Zoom 

42 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 

43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

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No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 

HDMI 1/2/3) 

44 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time Source (DMC250 only) 

45 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel PPV Cancel Sleep 

46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play Angle FAV FAV Angle/FAV 

47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 

48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 Music Alt 

49 Tuning Down Tuning Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 

50 Tone Tone mode V-off 

51 D. Skip Disc Skip (DVD) Disc Skip Disc Skip Skip Play Mode 

52 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 

53 M1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 




57 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On/Off CDP Select Subtitle 

58 Skip Down Skip – (DVD) Step – Skip – Scan – Thumbs Down Skip – Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) 

59 Skip Up Skip + (DVD) Step + Skip + Scan + Thumbs Up Skip + Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) 

60 Dim Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer 

61 Rewind ( ) R. Search (DVD) R. Search R. Search Rewind Rewind R. Search R. Search R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) R. Search 

62 Play ( ) Play (DVD) Play Play R. Play/F. Play Play Play Play Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play 

63 F F ( ) F. Search (DVD) F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd F. Search F. Search F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) F. Search 

64 Record Record Record/Pause Record Record Record 

65 Stop Stop (DVD) Stop Stop Stop Stop Slow Stop Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop 

66 Pause Pause (DVD) Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause 

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Note: When any of the transport controls are pressed while the remote is in AVR, Video 2 or Video 3 mode, the remote will automatically switch to DVD mode and the command will be applied to 

the DVD player. If you then press a button native to the original mode, e.g., Volume Down for the AVR, the remote will revert to the original mode. See Punch-Through Programming, described in 

the Advanced Functions section, for more information.

Refer to Tables A11 through A17 when programming the codes for your components into the remote. 

Table A11 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV 

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

ADMIRAL 192 

ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 

AOC 037 122 123 128 

AUDIOVOX 012 

BLAUPUNKT 084 

BROKSONIC 205 206 

CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 

CONTEC 045 

CRAIG 045 157 158 159 

CROWN 045 132 

CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 

DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 

114 116 119 127 128 132 

DAYTRON 128 132 

DYNATECH 063 

DYNEX 014 

ELECTROHOME 115 132 

EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 

159 162 205 

FUNAI 045 

FUJITSU 041 042 

FUTURETECH 045 

GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 

159 163 

GRUNDIG 193 

HALL MARK 128 

HARMAN KARDON 201 

HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 

HYTEK 016 

INKEL 120 

JC PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145 

JENSEN 019 

JVC 079 087 134 

KEC 045 

KLH 006 

KTV 045 123 132 162 

LG/GOLDSTAR 002 013 101 110 122 128 132 

LLOYTRON 172 173 

LODGENET 069 

LXI 077 145 148 

MAGNAVOX 030 040 123 128 132 145 148 

MARANTZ 115 123 148 

MEMOREX 069 128 

METZ 084 

MGA 115 123 128 

MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 

MTC 175 176 

NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 

NEC 010 115 121 123 125 

OLEVIA 007 

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OPTONICA 077 

ORION 207 208 209 210 211 

PANASONIC 087 148 169 

PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 

PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 

145 148 

PIONEER 024 123 128 

POLAROID 003 004 005 006 043 

PORTLAND 128 132 

PROSCAN 133 

PROTON 008 059 122 128 132 165 

QUASAR 032 087 

RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 

RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 

REALISTIC 045 167 196 

RUNCO 044 046 152 153 

SAMPO 059 123 128 

SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 

SANYO 026 054 

SCOTT 045 128 132 

SEARS 128 132 145 

SHARP 077 128 132 

SIEMENS 084 

SIGNATURE 069 

SONY 028 031 117 130 136 194 212 

SOUNDESIGN 045 128 

SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 

SYMPHONIC 184 

TANDY 077 

TATUNG 063 

TECHNICS 181 

TECHWOOD 128 

TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 

TELERENT 069 

TERA 156 

THOMSON 190 191 

TIVO 051 052 and See Table A12 

TMK 128 

TOSHIBA 063 129 202 

TOTEVISION 132 

VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 

VIDTECH 128 

VIEWSONIC 011 038 039 047 

VIZIO 001 002 

WARDS 069 128 132 148 

WESTINGHOUSE 017 018 023 

YAMAHA 123 128 

YORK 128 

ZENITH 069 090 

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Table A12 – Remote Control Product 

codes: Vcr 

VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

AIWA 040 

AKAI 048 108 109 126 

APPLE TV 016 

AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 

BROKSONIC 110 147 

CANON 135 140 

CAPEHART 094 

CITIZEN 134 

CRAIG 045 116 

DAEWOO 017 094 104 

DAYTRON 094 

DBX 018 048 

DYNATECH 040 

EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 

FISHER 017 

FUNAI 040 

GE 076 095 124 

HARMAN KARDON 002 003 018 049 

HITACHI 040 048 

JC PENNEY 018 045 

JENSEN 048 

JVC 018 048 111 132 

KENWOOD 020 048 

LG/GOLDSTAR 018 107 

LLOYD 040 

LXI 020 040 

MAGNAVOX 040 

MARANTZ 018 

MEMOREX 017 020 040 052 053 054 076 142 

MGA 049 

MITSUBISHI 049 131 

MULTITECH 040 

NAD 139 

NATIONAL 140 

NEC 018 048 

NORDMENDE 048 

OPTIMUS 159 

ORION 147 

PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 

PHILCO 040 

PHILIPS 040 075 

PORTLAND 094 

PULSAR 076 

QUASAR 001 125 

RADIO SHACK 055 134 140 142 158 159 

RCA 095 124 125 157 172 

REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 

SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 

SANSUI 048 116 147 

SANYO 017 020 

SCOTT 110 112 

SEARS 017 020 

SHARP 129 156 

SONY 080 129 

SOUNDESIGN 040 

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VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

SYLVANIA 040 

SYMPHONIC 040 

TANDY 017 040 

TEAC 040 048 

TEKNIKA 040 

THOMAS 040 

TIVO 004 005 006 007 008 009 011 012 

TMK 013 

TOSHIBA 112 155 

TOTEVISION 045 

UNITECH 045 

VECTOR RESEARCH 018 

VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 

VIDEOSONIC 045 

WARDS 040 045 112 

YAMAHA 018 040 048 

ZENITH 040 050 076 083 


codes: cD 

CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

ADCOM 063 069 

AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 

AKAI 050 177 184 

AUDIO TECHNICA 053 

AUDIOACCESS 125 

AUDIOFILE 211 

BSR 044 

CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 

CAPETRONIC 070 

CARRERA 087 

CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 

CASIO 117 166 

CLARINETTE 166 

DENON 187 188 213 

EMERSON 052 093 108 

FISHER 055 095 

FUNAI 126 

GE 164 

HAITAI 099 214 

HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 

HITACHI 093 

INKEL 216 

JC PENNEY 098 147 

JENSEN 153 

JVC 176 195 196 

KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 

178 181 

LG/GOLDSTAR 016 087 

LOTTE 108 

LUXMAN 077 102 

LXI 164


CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

MAGNAVOX 039 113 

MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 

MCINTOSH 194 

MCS 080 098 

MITSUMI 152 

MODULAIRE 166 

NAD 013 074 197 198 

NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 

NEC 069 

NIKKO 053 055 

ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 

OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 

PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 

PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 

PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 

162 215 

PROTON 210 

RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 

RCA 024 081 093 150 

REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 

SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 

SANYO 033 082 095 

SCOTT 108 

SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 

SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 

SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 

206 207 208 212 217 

SOUNDSTREAM 124 

SYMPHONIC 059 110 

TAEKWANG 177 

TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 

137 146 154 

THETA DIGITAL 039 

TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 

VECTOR RESEARCH 087 

VICTOR 120 130 

WARDS 095 

YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 

YORK 166 


codes: DVD 

DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

APEX DIGITAL 061 

DENON 019 020 051 

GE 004 103 

HARMAN KARDON 001 002 003 

JVC 006 

LG/GOLDSTAR 005 010 055 064 066 

MAGNAVOX 056 

MARANTZ 059 

MITSUBISHI 023 


DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

APPEnDiX 

NAD 062 

ONKYO 009 048 

PANASONIC 008 024 030 044 

PHILIPS 016 056 

PIONEER 018 027 041 065 

PROCEED 060 

PROSCAN 004 103 

RCA 004 103 

SAMSUNG 017 053 054 

SHARP 028 

SONY 011 012 015 043 045 

THOMSON 004 103 

TOSHIBA 009 058 067 

YAMAHA 030 063 

ZENITH 005 055 064 


codes: Sat 

SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

BIRDVIEW 425 

CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 

CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 

CITOH 360 

DIRECTV 309 310 314 

DISH NETWORK 364 

DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 

DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 

ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 

484 485 

ELECTRO HOME 392 

FUJITSU 324 329 334 

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 


HOUSTON TRACKER 463 

HUGHES 305 306 437 489 

JANIEL 366 

JERROLD 454 468 484 

LEGEND 453 

MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 

MAGNAVOX 461 473 

MEMOREX 453 

MITSUBISHI 307 

MOTOROLA 312 319 

NEXTWAVE 423 

NORSAT 373 

OPTIMUS 466 

PACE 328 487 

PANASONIC 353 366 457 469 

PANSAT 420 

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SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

PERSONAL CABLE 418 

PHILIPS 375 

PICO 407 

PRESIDENT 381 404 

RCA 301 358 439 458 465 490 

REALISTIC 349 480 

SAMSUNG 322 326 442 

SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 356 

SONY 362 405 

STAR CHOICE DBS 459 

STARCAST 347 

SUPER GUIDE 327 423 

TELECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 

TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 

UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 

381 383 389 403 466 479 480 

ZENITH 359 384 385 387 394 419 488 


codes: tape 

Game Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

MICROSOFT (XBOX) 001 


codes: cable 

Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

ABC 001 011 

ALLEGRO 111 

AMERICAST 212 

ARCHER 112 

BELCOR 113 

CABLE STAR 033 113 

CITIZEN 111 

COMCAST 007 

DIGI LINK 114 

EAGLE 186 

EASTERN 066 070 

EMERSON 112 

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 001 011 017 096 097 210 

GC ELECTRONICS 113 

GEMINI 032 060 

HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 


JASCO 111 

JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 

188 210 


Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 

LINSAY 118 

MACOM 191 

MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 

MOVIETIME 035 039 

NSC 035 190 

OAK 197 220 

PACE 179 

PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 

PANTHER 114 

PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 

PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 

RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 

RCA 053 214 

RECOTON 116 

REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 

REMBRANT 032 

SAMSUNG 003 072 186 

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 

SEAM 121 

SIGNATURE 001 188 

SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 

STARCOM 002 011 163 

STARGATE 120 

TANDY 024 

TELECAPATION 028 

TEXSCAN 036 

TFC 122 

TIVO 029 030 and See Table A12 

TOCOM 170 205 

UNITED CABLE 011 

UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 

VIDEOWAY 124 211 

VIEWSTAR 019 025 053 086 089 190 

ZENITH 065 125 211 219

AVR 1600 TECHniCAL SPECiFiCATiOnS 

Audio Section 

Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 

50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @

8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 

www.harmankardon.com 

© 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. 

All rights reserved. 

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