Harman-Kardon AVR 1650 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Cause Solution

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AVR 1650/AVR 165

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Cause	Solution

Unit does not function when Main Power switch is	• No AC power	• Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC
turned on		power outlet
		• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled

Front-panel Message display lights, but there's no	• Intermittent input connection	• Secure all input and speaker connections
sound or picture	• Mute is on	• Press Mute button
	• Mute is on	• Press Mute button
	• Volume control is turned down	• Turn up Volume control

No sound from any speaker; PROTECT message	• Ampliﬁer is in protection mode due to possible short	• Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR
appears on Message display	circuit	connections for crossed wires
	• Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems	• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center

No sound from center or surround speakers	• Incorrect surround mode	• Select a surround mode other than stereo
	• Program material is monophonic	• Mono programs contain no surround information
	• Incorrect speaker configuration	• Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu
	• Program material is stereo	• The surround decoder may not create center- or
		surround-channel information from nonencoded stereo
		programs

Unit does not respond to remote control commands	• Weak batteries in remote	• Change batteries in remote
	• AVR not selected	• Press the Setup/AVR button
	• Remote sensor is obscured	• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in
		the line of sight of the remote

Intermittent buzzing in tuner	• Local interference	• Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,
		ﬂuorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Unable to activate remote control Programming mode	• Source Selector button is not held for at least 3 seconds	• Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least
		3 seconds

Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and installation-related issues may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site: www.harmankardon.com

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Contents AVR 1650/AVR Table of Contents Introduction Supplied AccessoriesPlace the AVR Front-Panel Controls PowerFront-Panel Controls ButtonAVR 1650/AVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel ConnectorsAVR 1650/AVR 165 Rear-Panel Connections AVR 1650 shown Rear-Panel Connectors System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control FunctionsSystem Remote Control Functions Introduction to Home Theater Speaker Connections Types of Home Theater System ConnectionsSubwoofer Connections Source Device ConnectionsVideo Connections Radio ConnectionsUSB Port Making Connections Making ConnectionsComponent video devices Hdmi devicesComposite video devices Optical digital audio devicesConnect IR Equipment Connect the Radio AntennasConnect The Bridge Iiip Audio recordersConnect to AC Power Set Up the Remote ControlInstall the Batteries in the Remote Control Connect the 12V Trigger OutputSet Up the AVR Set Up the AVRUsing the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR for Your SpeakersAdditional Input Setup Menu Items Assign the Digital Audio ConnectorsPress the OK button when you have ﬁnished Use the remote’s down arrow button to select AudioOperating Your AVR Operating Your AVRAdvanced Functions Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Processing and Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode Adjustments Manual Speaker SetupAdvanced Functions Step One Determine Your Speakers’ Crossover FrequenciesSub Mode Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep Two Measure the Speaker Distances Number of SpeakersStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually System SetupSleep Timer Advanced Remote Control ProgrammingResetting the Remote Processor ResetTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution Specifications SpecificationsTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A4 Distance Settings Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsSub Mode Source All SourcesTable A6 Speaker/Channel Settings Table A5 Source SettingsVideo Aux Tape Tuner Bridge Front Left Front Right Center Surround Left Surround RightTable A8 System Settings Table A7 Remote Control CodesSource Input Product Type circle one Remote Control Code Feature Default Setting Your SettingTable A9 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS Digital Mode Group2/.0 or DTS-ES Matrix played asAVR 1650/AVR 3/4 Table A10 Remote Control Function ListRewind WW Setup Code Number Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes TVTable A12 Remote Control Product Codes VCR Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes CD Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A17 Remote Control Product Codes Cable Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes TapeCassette Deck Setup Code Number Manufacturer/Brand 001001 041 119 171 209 215 013 019 020 085111 112 116