Harman-Kardon AVR 1600 owner manual Operation

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OPERATION

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, Music or Game mode, depending on the source.

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 38, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu, 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 and have not

been reassigned to multizone operation. See page 40 for more information.

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 5/1 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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Contents AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationService Instructions Outdoor Use Marking Wet Location MarkingUnpacking Important Safety InformationTable of Contents Surround Modes IntroductionAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsControls FrontPanel Tuning Press these buttons to tune a radio station On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns whiteVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume FRONT-PANEL ControlsConnections RearREAR-PANEL Connections AM/FM Main Remote Control FunctionsMain Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterMultichannel Audio Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company LogicSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRSubwoofer Audio ConnectionsAnalog Audio Video ConnectionsDigital Video Analog VideoUSB Port AntennasFront Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Subwoofer PlacementSource Assignment Worksheet Getting StartedGetting Started Installation Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR Step Nine Turn On the AVRTurn on your source device Configure the AVR 1600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology Initial SetupUsing the ON-SCREEN Menu System Source Indicates the currently selected source. Use the 7/3 Set Up SourcesSelect Cancel to return to the Master menu Channel Inputs System SettingsInitial Setup Operation Selecting a Surround Mode Using the RadioRecording AUX InputOperation Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundVideo Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Surround SettingsManual Speaker Setup Step ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep TWO Measure Speaker Distances Number of SpeakersStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Sub ModeCrossover Menu Distance MenuSystem Settings Audio SettingsDim Function Advanced Remote Control FunctionsPunch-Through Programming To program punch-through control while operating any deviceProcessor Reset Resetting the RemoteMacros MemorySymptom Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections AppendixTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A6 Speaker/Channel Settings Table A5 Source Input SettingsDigital Channel Level SubwooferTable A8 System Settings Table A7 Remote Control CodesFeature Default Setting Your Setting Source Input Product Type circle oneTable A9 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalTable A9 Channel music recordings DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orLogic 7 Game Channel StereoRemote Control Function List Reference DVD CD/CD-R Table A10 Remote Control Function ListTV VID3 Table A10Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes TV Table A12 Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes VCRTable A13 Remote Control Product Codes CD Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A13 Table A14Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes Cable Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes TapeTable A15 Table A17Audio Section AVR 1600 Technical Specifications