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AVR 171S (serv.man3)
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Service Manual
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Solution
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(AVR 1710/AVR 171 only): Surround-back speaker 
settings cannot be accessed, and the test tone does not 
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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
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 
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 
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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DISASSEMBLY
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