Harman Kardon AVR 1700 Quick Setup Manual

Also see for AVR 170: Owner's manual Service manual

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Introduction, Speaker Placement and ConnectionAVR2IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product!This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up yournew 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 newAVR’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and downloadthe AVR 1700, AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual.Place the Receiver• 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. Recommended clearancedistances are 30cm above the unit, 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on each side of 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 areasnear heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.ConnectionsCAUTION: Before making any connections to the AVR, ensure that the AVR’s AC cordis unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the AVRplugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.Place Your SpeakersDetermine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’sdirections and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guidefor 5.1-channel systems.TVC SUBFRFLSL SRSpeaker Positioning for 5.1-Channel SystemsFor more detailed speaker placement information, download the complete AVR 1700,AVR 170, AVR 170/230C Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.Rear-Panel ConnectorsRadio AntennaConnectorsNetworkConnectorHDMI InputConnectorsDigital AudioInput ConnectorsHDMI OutConnectorAnalog AudioInput/OutputConnectorsCompositeVideoConnectorsAC InputConnectorMain PowerSwitchIR In &12V TriggerConnectorsSubwooferConnectorSpeakerConnectorsRS-232Connector