AVR
2
Introduction, Speaker Placement and Connections
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product!
This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your
new Harman Kardon audio/video receiver (AVR).
To conserve our natural resources, your AVR does not include a printed owner’s manual.
An owner’s manual containing complete information about operating all of your new
AVR’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download
the
AVR 1710/AVR 171-230/AVR171-230C/AVR 1610/AVR 161-230/AVR 161-230C
Owner’s Manual
or the
AVR 1510/AVR 151-230/AVR 151-230C Owner’s Manual.
Place the AVR
• Place the AVR on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any mounting
hardware can support the AVR’s weight.
• Provide proper space above, below, behind and to the sides of the AVR for ventilation. Maintain
a clearance of at least 12" (30cm) on each side of, above and behind the unit.
• If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly over them.
• Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface.
• Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, in areas
near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.
Connections
CAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is
unplugged from the AVR and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVR plugged
in and turned on could damage the speakers.
Place Your Speakers
Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s
directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for
7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems.
Speaker Positioning for
7.1-Channel Systems
SL
SR
FR
FL
TV
SUB
C
SBL
SBR
SL
SR
FR
FL
TV
SUB
C
Speaker Positioning for
5.1-Channel Systems
For more detailed speaker placement information, including the use of front height speakers
with the Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode, download the complete
AVR 1710/AVR 171-230/
AVR171-230C/AVR 1610/AVR 161-230/AVR 161-230C Owner’s Manual
or the
AVR 1510/
AVR 151-230/AVR 151-230C Owner’s Manual,
from www.harmankardon.com.
Radio Antenna
Connectors
AVR 1710/AVR 171
HDMI Output
Connectors
HDMI/MHL/
Input Connector
Power Cord
(AVR 1710)
HDMI Input
Connectors
Network
Connector
Analog Audio
Connectors
Subwoofer
Pre-Out
Connectors
Speaker
Connectors
Digital Audio
Connectors
Analog Video
Connectors
AC Input
Connector
(AVR 171)
IR and Trigger
Connectors
