AVR 170

AVR 170

5.1-ch, 100-watt AV receiver with HDMI, AirPlay, iOS Direct, USB

Sold from 2012 until 2014

Made in: China

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Product Specifications

Power Consumption (full power/idle)
240W
Power Requirement
220V – 240V AC/50Hz
Transient intermodulation distortion (TIM):
Unmeasurable
Multichannel Power (all channels driven)
95W per channel, two channels driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD
Frequency Response
10Hz – 100kHz
Selectivity (±10kHz):
70dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB)
38dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo dB)
70dB/68dB
Usable Sensitivity (IHF)
1.3?V/13.2dBf
Frequency Range (MHz)
87.5 – 108.0MHz
Signal-to-noise Ratio (IHF-A) (dB)
100dB
Output Level/Impedence (ohm)
1Vp-p/75 ohms
Surround system adjacent-channel separation:
Dolby Pro Logic/PLII: 40dB Dolby Digital
Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod):
1.00%
Stereo Separation @ 1kHz (dB)
40dB @ 1kHz
Distortion (Mono/Stereo)
0.2%/0.3%
Input Sensitivity/Impedence
250mV/27k ohms
High Instantaneous Current Capability
±34 amps
Stereo Power
100W per channel, two channels driven @6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <1.0% THD
Selectivity (±400kHz):
70dB
Input Level/Impedence (ohm)
1Vp-p/75 ohms
Frequency Range (kHz)
522kHz – 1620kHz
Usable Sensitivity (Loop)
500?V
Weight(kg)
12.8 lb
Width (mm)
440 mm
Height (in)
6-1/2" inches
Depth (mm)
350mm
Width (in)
17-5/16" inches
Depth (in)
13-13/16" inches
Height (mm)
165mm
IF Rejection (dB)
80dB
Television Format
PAL
Image Rejection (dB)
80dB
Video Frequency Response (Component Video)
10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)

Powerful and versatile yet easy to use.

The Harman Kardon® AVR 170 has virtually everything that you want in an audio/video receiver. Do you want sheer power? The AVR 170 has 100 watts per channel. Want a variety of entertainment sources? The receiver includes vTuner® Internet radio, DLNA® 1.5 and AirPlay for wireless reception of your music and HDMI® inputs for DVDs, HDTV, Blu-ray Disc™ media and video games. How about a system that’s easy to use? A mobile app, remote control and intuitive menu system offer sheer simplicity. With all of these features and famously superb Harman Kardon audio, the AVR 170 offers spectacular entertainment.

Harman Kardon engineers have built the AVR 170 audio/video receiver for a premium home theater experience, with the ability to fill the air with astonishing sound at 100 watts per channel. Speaking of the channels: With 5.1 of them, plus connections for a subwoofer, the AVR 170 immerses you in a true surround-sound environment.
Hear your networked media sources as never before in pitch-perfect surround sound. DLNA 1.5 enables the AVR 170 to stream audio and video from compatible devices onto your home network via Ethernet connection, allowing you to enjoy them at a quality that you would not have thought possible.
This free, downloadable software enables your AVR 170 to enjoy DLNA compatibility with your Mac OS devices or older versions of the Windows® operating system. And it helps organize and clean up the cover art on your music files, regardless of your computer type.
Hear how truly amazing your streaming music can sound. AirPlay allows you to stream music wirelessly from your iOS® devices and from the iTunes service through your AVR 170 for superb sound.
The Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system automatically sets key system parameters and fine-tunes the AVR 170’s sound to your specific listening room with the press of a few buttons.
Your AVR 170 doesn’t need a docking station. Instead, its front-panel USB port allows an easy-access connection point for any iOS devices. It even lets you access music stored on a flash drive. Furthermore, the included AVR remote gives you a convenient way to control any connected device.
Enjoy your favorite radio stations, podcasts and Internet-only programming from around the globe in outstanding surround sound on your AVR 170. vTuner® Internet radio gives you quick, easy access to your favorite online stations.
A free, downloadable app allows you to transform your smartphone or tablet into an easy-to-use remote control. Compatible with most iOS and Android™ devices, this high-definition graphical user interface gives you full control of your AVR 170 and all its connected media through the convenience of your favorite portable device.
3D movies play as vividly and realistically in your home as they would in a movie theater, thanks to the AVR 170’s advanced HDMI connectivity. Experience everything from a 3D TV to a 3D Blu-ray Disc recording with an astonishing level of realism.
Hear films on your AVR 170 the way the filmmakers intended you to hear them – no matter which spot you get on the couch. Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding create an immersive, high-resolution sound environment that matches the high-resolution HDMI video from HD sources such as Blu-ray Disc recordings.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Yes, on your computer, enter the IP address of the receiver in the internet browser. In the page that opens, it is possible to change the name.
  • For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.
  • There are five possible reasons for the receiver shutting down. 1. There is a problem internally with the receiver. 2. There is a problem with one or more of your speakers. 3. There is a problem with one or more of your speaker wires. 4. There is a problem with the speaker wiring done on your system. 5. The unit is overheating. No ventilation. First, check the wiring at every speaker terminal at the back of your receiver and at the back of your speakers. A single strand of speaker wire crossing from one terminal to another would be enough to cause the amp to shut down or go into PROTECT. If you do not find any problems with any of the wiring, you should disconnect all speakers from your receiver. If the receiver continues to go into PROTECT, the problem is in the receiver. Please submit a case on the Contact Us page. They will be able to assist you. However, if it turns on, the problem is elsewhere. Begin reconnecting one speaker at a time. Eventually you will connect a speaker that will cause the receiver to shut down. At this point you have found your culprit. On the other hand, it may just be overheating. You must have at least 2 - 3 inches of space between the top of the unit and any shelf or component above the unit. The unit should not be inside a sealed compartment when being used. The unit must be able to breath. There are very powerful amps in these receivers. If they run too hot, they will shut down. An external fan can help this.
  • With some Blu-ray discs, you have to go to the Settings Menu of your Blu-ray player and select "Bitstream" or "Bitstream Native". This will carry the DTS HD Master signal to be decoded in the AVR, and the AVR front panel should show the correct text.
  • Try another HDMI cable, and make sure that it is a high-speed version. This solution usually solves the problem, which is caused by insufficient cable bandwith.

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