Harman Kardon AVR 1650 Owner's Manual

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AVR 1650/AVR 1653Introduction, Supplied Accessories,Important Safety Information and Place the AVRIntroductionThank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product!For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for musicand entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance.Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver, a single component designedto simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Over the years,Harman Kardon products have become easier to use while offering more features andsounding better than ever.The AVR 1650 and AVR165 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVRs) continuethis tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilitiesyet and a wealth of listening and viewing options.To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVR, please read this manual andrefer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation.If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, pleasecontact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.Supplied AccessoriesThe following accessory items are supplied with your AVR. If any of these items aremissing, please contact your Harman Kardon dealer, or Harman Kardon customer serviceat www.harmankardon.com.• System remote control• EzSet/EQ™ microphone• AM loop antenna• FM wire antenna• Three AAA batteries• AC power cordIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONVerify Line Voltage Before UseThe AVR 1650 has been designed for use with 120-volt alternating current (AC). TheAVR 165 has been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt AC. Connection to a line voltageother than that for which your AVR is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, andmay damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for yourspecific model or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer beforeplugging the unit into a wall outlet.Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We do notrecommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices,do not run power cords under rugs or carpets, or place heavy objects on them. Damagedpower cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cordmeeting factory specifications.Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; neverpull the cord. If you do not intend to use your AVR for any considerable length of time,disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet maypresent a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. Ifwater or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls insidethe unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorizedservice center.CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 1650)If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it isgrounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes andrequirements of the grounding electrode.NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cableTV) system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelinesfor proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.Place the AVR• Place the AVR on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any mountinghardware can support the AVR’s weight.• Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation. If you install the AVR ina cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the cabinet. Under somecircumstances, a fan may be required.• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directlyover 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, inareas near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.