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AVR
System Settings
System Settings
the AVr’s System Settings menu lets you customize in what way many of the AVr’s
features operate. press the oSd/Menu button and navigate to the System line. press the
ok button to display the System Settings menu.
Panel Timeout: this setting allows you to set the AVr’s front-panel display to automatically
turn off after remaining on for a predetermined time (3 – 10 seconds) each time you use
a control. Set this to “off” to have the display remain on continually.
Auto Power Off: this setting allows you to set the AVr to automatically switch to the
Auto Power Off: this setting allows you to set the AVr to automatically switch to the
off mode after being in the Sleep mode for a predetermined time (1 – 8 hours). See
Power Indicator/Power Button, on page 4, for more information. It also allows the AVr to
automatically switch to the Sleep mode after being on for the predetermined amount of
time. note that it will not transition to Sleep mode this way if the active source has one
of the digital Audio connectors selected as the Audio Input. See Source Setup, on page
23, for more information.
Menu Timeout: this setting allows you to set the amount of time (20 – 50 seconds) a
Menu Timeout: this setting allows you to set the amount of time (20 – 50 seconds) a
menu screen will remain on after the last adjustment. Set this to “off” to have the menus
remain on continually until you press the oSd/Menu button.
Status Message: when the AVr is turned on, the volume is adjusted, the source is
Status Message: when the AVr is turned on, the volume is adjusted, the source is
changed or a change in the input signal is detected, a status message will be displayed
on the tV screen. Select how long the message remains visible, from 2 to 10 seconds,
with a default of 3 seconds. Select “off” if you do not wish to see the status messages on
the tV screen (they will still appear on the AVr’s front-panel display).
Volume Default and Default Volume Setting: these two settings are used together to
Volume Default and Default Volume Setting: these two settings are used together to
program the volume level when you turn on the AVr. Set Volume default to on, and then
set the default Volume Setting to the desired turn-on volume. when Volume default is
set to off, the AVr will turn on at the last-used volume setting from the previous listening
session.
HDMI Audio to TV: this setting determines whether hdMI audio signals are passed
HDMI Audio to TV: this setting determines whether hdMI audio signals are passed
through the hdMI Monitor out connector to the video display. In normal operation, leave
this setting at off, as audio will be played through the AVr. to use the tV by itself, without
the home theater system, turn this setting to on.
HDMI Link: this setting allows the communication of control information among the
HDMI Link: this setting allows the communication of control information among the
hdMI devices in your system. turn this setting to on to allow control communication
between the hdMI devices; turn the setting to off to forbid control communication.
Software Update: If a software upgrade is released for your AVr, installation instructions
Software Update: If a software upgrade is released for your AVr, installation instructions
will be available in the product Support section of the web site or from harman kardon
customer service. At that time, you may use this submenu to install the upgrade
software.
IMPORTANT: During a software upgrade, do not power off the AVR or use any of its
IMPORTANT: During a software upgrade, do not power off the AVR or use any of its
controls. Doing so could permanently damage the AVR.
Sleep Timer
the sleep timer sets the AVr to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off
automatically.
press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed.
press the Sleep button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed.
each additional press of the Sleep button increases the play time by 10 minutes, with a
maximum of 90 minutes. the Sleep oFF setting disables the sleep timer.
when the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half
when the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half
brightness.
If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time will be
If you press the Sleep button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time will be
displayed. press the Sleep button again to change the play time.
the front-panel display will count down during the final 10 seconds before going to Sleep
the front-panel display will count down during the final 10 seconds before going to Sleep
mode. pressing any button during this countdown will cancel the process and disable
the Sleep timer.
Processor Reset
If the AVr behaves erratically after a power surge, unplug the Ac power cord for at least
3 minutes. plug the cord back in and turn the AVr on. If this procedure doesn’t help, reset
the AVr’s processor as described below.
NOTE: A processor reset erases all user configurations, including speaker and level
NOTE: A processor reset erases all user configurations, including speaker and level
settings and tuner presets. After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your entries in
the Appendix worksheets.
To reset the AVR’s processor:
1. press the front-panel power button for more than three seconds to turn the AVr off (the
1. press the front-panel power button for more than three seconds to turn the AVr off (the
power Indicator will turn amber).
2. press and hold the front-panel Surround Mode category button for at least 5 seconds
until the reSet message appears on the front-panel display.
NOTE: After performing a processor reset, wait at least 1 minute before pressing any
Source Selector buttons.
If the AVr does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized
If the AVr does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized
harman kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be located
by visiting our web site at www.harmankardon.com.
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AVR 161, AVR161
Service Manual
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English
AVR
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Solution
unit does not function
• No AC power
• Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC
power outlet
• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled
Front-panel display lights, but there’s no sound or picture
• Intermittent input connection
• Mute is on
• Volume control is turned down
• Mute is on
• Volume control is turned down
• Secure all input and speaker connections
• Press Mute button
• Turn up Volume control
• Press Mute button
• Turn up Volume control
no sound from any speaker
• Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short
circuit
• Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal
problems
• Check all speaker wires at speaker and AVR
connections for crossed wires
• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center
no sound from center or surround speakers
• Incorrect surround mode
• Program material is monophonic
• Incorrect speaker configuration
• Program material is stereo
• Program material is monophonic
• Incorrect speaker configuration
• Program material is stereo
• Select a surround mode other than stereo
• Mono programs contain no surround information
• Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu
• The surround decoder may not create center- or
• Mono programs contain no surround information
• Check the speaker configuration in the setup menu
• The surround decoder may not create center- or
surround-channel information from nonencoded
programs
unit does not respond to remote control commands
• Weak batteries in remote
• Remote sensor is obscured
• Remote sensor is obscured
• Change batteries in remote
• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in
• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in
the line of sight of the remote
Intermittent buzzing in tuner
• Local interference
• Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,
fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances
(AVR 1710/AVR 171 only): Surround-back speaker
settings cannot be accessed, and the test tone does not
play through the surround back speakers
• Multi-zone operation has been selected/Assigned AMP
channels have been assigned to zone 2
• Use the Speaker Setup menu to reassign the Assigned
AMp to the surround back left and right channels
unable to activate remote control programming mode
• Source Selector button is not held for at least 3
seconds
• Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least
3 seconds
remote buttons light, but AVr does not respond
• Remote is in Zone 2 mode
• Press Zone 2 button (button will not illuminate when
remote is in zone 1 control mode).
unable to establish network connection
• AVR network programming requires rebooting
• Cycle the AVR into the Off mode, and then turn it on
again
Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVr and installation-related issues may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked questions,” which is located
in the product Support section of our web site: www.harmankardon.com
Troubleshooting
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AVR 161, AVR161
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AVR
Specifications
Specifications
Audio Section
Stereo power:
AVr 1710/AVr 171: 100w per channel,
two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1khz,
<0.9% thd
AVr 1610/AVr 161: 85w per channel, two
AVr 1610/AVr 161: 85w per channel, two
channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1khz, <0.9%
thd
Multichannel power:
AVr 1710/AVr 171: 100w per channel,
two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1khz,
<0.9% thd
AVr 1610/AVr 161: 85w per channel, two
AVr 1610/AVr 161: 85w per channel, two
channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1khz, <0.9%
thd
Input sensitivity/impedance:
250mV/27k ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio (IhF-A):
100db
Surround system adjacent channel
separation:
dolby pro logic/dplII: 40db
dolby digital: 55db
dtS: 55db
Frequency response (@ 1w):
10hz – 130khz (+0db/–3db)
high instantaneous current
capability (hcc):
±40 amps (AVr 1710/AVr 171);
±29 amps (AVr 1610/AVr 161)
transient intermodulation
distortion (tIM):
unmeasurable
Slew rate:
40V/μsec
FM Tuner Section
Frequency range:
87.5 – 108.0Mhz
usable sensitivity IhF:
1.3µV/13.2dbf
Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo):
70db/68db
distortion (mono/stereo):
0.2%/0.3%
Stereo separation:
40db @ 1khz
Selectivity (±400khz):
70db
Image rejection:
80db
IF rejection:
80db
AM Tuner Section
Frequency range:
520 – 1710khz (AVr 1710/AVr 1610)
522 – 1620khz (AVr 170/AVr 160)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
38db
usable sensitivity (loop):
500µV
distortion (1khz, 50% mod):
1.0%
Selectivity (±10khz):
30db
Bluetooth Section
Frequency range:
2402Mhz - 2480Mhz
transmitter power:
0-4dbm
Modulation:
gFSk,
π/4-dqpSk, 8-dpSk
Functions:
Streaming audio play, supports bluetooth
3.0, A2dp v1.2, AVrcp v1.4
Video Section
television format:
ntSc (AVr 1710/AVr 1610);
pAl (AVr 171/AVr 161)
Input level/impedance:
1Vp-p/75 ohms
output level/impedance:
1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video frequency response (composite
video):
10hz – 8Mhz (–3db)
hdMI:
hdMI 1.4 with 4k x 2k bypass
General Specifications
power requirement:
120V Ac/60hz (AVr 1710/AVr 1610);
220V – 240V Ac/50hz – 60hz (AVr 171/
AVr 161)
power consumption:
<0.5w (standby);
510w maximum (AVr 1710/AVr 171);
450w maximum (AVr 1610/AVr 161)
dimensions (w x h x d):
17-5/16" x 4-3/4" x 11-3/16"
(440mm x 121mm x 300mm)
weight
(AVr 1710/AVr 171): 11 lb (5.1kg)
(AVr 1610/AVr 161): 10 lb (4.6kg)
depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
height measurement includes feet and chassis.
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AVR 161, AVR161
Service Manual
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2. Package Drawing
AVR161/230
MANUAL ASS'Y
BOX,OUT CARTON
3
4
1
DESCRIPTION
NO
CPS1A930
CQXAVR161/230
CPG1A972V
1
1
Q,ty
PARTS NO.
CPS1A931
PAD,RIGHT
2
1
PAD,LEFT
SET
AVR161/230SET
1
5
1
POLY BAG
NO
DESCRIPTION
PARTS NO.
Q,ty
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
CPB1A190Z
POLY BAG
1. Instruction manual ass'y - Accessories(CQXAVR161/230)
SHEET,QUICK START GUIDE
8
CQE1A570Z
1
CABR03PPB
CSA1A039Z
ANT, AM LOOP(9.5uH/5T)
BATTERY
1
2
FM 1 POL ANT
CSA1A018Z
1
2
BATTERY ASS'Y
4
9
3
AM LOOP ANTENNA ASS'Y
6
FM 1 POLE ANT(UL)
7
8
5
1
9
MICROPHONE ASS'Y
1
CJXAVR365MICRO
MICROPHONE ASS'Y
SNOW PAD (R)
4
BOX ,OUT CARTON
6
SET
5
SNOW PAD (L)
3
MANUAL ASS'Y
1
1
SHEET,SAFETY
CQE1A601Z
1
TRANSMITTER ASS'Y
REMOCON
REMOCON ASS'Y
CARTAVR161-HK
1
SHEET,QUICK START GUIDE
10
STAPLE
CPL0905
3
10
STAPLE
SHEET,SAFETY
CJA2B120Z
CORD,POWER(PLUG+SOCKET)
CORD , POWER(EUR)
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AVR 161, AVR161
Service Manual
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