Harman/Kardon

AVR 1510S

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375-watt, 5.1-channel, networked audio/video receiver



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Lighter box. Bigger sound

This 375-watt, high-performance, 5.1-channel A/V receiver makes your music, movies and shows sound better than ever. Whether it’s your Blu-ray™ player, HD cable set-top box or game console, you want the best picture quality and sound. And you need one simple way to connect them all. The Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S is a 5.1-channel, networked audio/video receiver that provides you with four 3D-ready HDMI® inputs with 4K pass-through. Plug them in once, and you’re all set. With built-in Spotify Connect feature, you can stream directly Music from your Spotify premium account on your phone, tablet or computer on the same network, and built-in vTuner™ Internet radio connects you to a whole world of online audio entertainment. Versatile and muscular, the AVR 1510S can pump out up to 375 watts; with it, you’ll hear powerful audio with all the clarity you’ve come to love from Harman Kardon products. The receiver is lighter, too, thanks to HARMAN GreenEdge™ certification. You’ll experience serious power, only now in an environmentally friendly form factor. And if you’re one of those who enjoy even more control, the Harman Kardon Remote app is available for download – giving you the freedom to control your home theater experience from the comfort of your own device. Sleek, light and powerful, the Harman Kardon AVR 1510S is the perfect balance between versatility and beautiful sound.

Item# AVR 1510S

General Specifications

Stereo Power 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.1% THD
Multichannel Power 75W per channel, two channels driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.1% THD
High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±25 amps
Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable
Slew Rate 40V/sec
Power Requirement 120V AC / 60Hz
Power Consumption <0.5W (standby); 410W maximum

Audio Specifications

Input Sensitivity/Impedance 250mV/27k ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 75dB
Frequency Response (@ 1W) 10Hz – 130kHz (+0dB/–3dB)

Dimensions

Height 4-3/4" (121mm)
Width 17-5/16" (440mm)
Depth 11-13/16" (300mm)
Weight 10 lb (4.6kg)
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Spec Sheet

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  • 1 Harman Kardon AVR 1510S A/V receiver
  • 1 programmable remote control
  • 1 AM loop antenna with 2' (0.6m) cable
  • 1 FM antenna with 6' (1.8m) cable
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • 1 6' (1.8m) AC power cord
  • Quick-start guide
  • Warranty card
  • Safety sheet

The latest owner's manuals, quick start guides, and documents.

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What can I do to avoid this?","Id":"ka25d00000111xEAAQ","ArticleNumber":"000032729","Question__c":"Sometimes when I watch HD or 3D material, I can see white specks or \"snow\" on the screen. What can I do to avoid this?","Process__c":"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.","Answer__c":"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.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000011031AAA"},"Title":"There is no audio through HDMI when I'm using the internal apps (Netflix, Pandora, etc) of my TV.","Id":"ka25d0000011031AAA","ArticleNumber":"000025405","Question__c":"There is no audio through HDMI when I'm using the internal apps (Netflix, Pandora, etc) of my TV.","Process__c":"Verify your TV supports the ARC feature.Make sure you enable the external speakers/ARC/digital audio output on your TV, this varies by TV manufacturer. Set the AVR1x1S to the TV input. 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How can I resolve the problem?","Process__c":"Please check the picture settings on your cable box, particularly the aspect ratio settings, which will vary depending on the brand and model of your cable box and on your local cable provider. You may wish to consult with your cable provider for more information on how to adjust the cable box's settings. Some settings, such as a setting to force an analog channel's native 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen to fit your display, may interfere with the cable system's copy-protection feature and cause distortion.","Answer__c":"Please check the picture settings on your cable box, particularly the aspect ratio settings, which will vary depending on the brand and model of your cable box and on your local cable provider. You may wish to consult with your cable provider for more information on how to adjust the cable box's settings. Some settings, such as a setting to force an analog channel's native 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen to fit your display, may interfere with the cable system's copy-protection feature and cause distortion.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111r8AAA"},"Title":"The AVR does not respond to remote control commands","Id":"ka25d00000111r8AAA","ArticleNumber":"000032352","Question__c":"Why doesn't the AVR respond when I use the remote control, even though my other products work just fine?","Process__c":"The remote is only capable of operating one device at a time (unless you have programmed advanced functions such as Volume, Channel or Transport control Punch-Through).\nWhen you press the Source Selector to operate your other product, such as the DVD player, the remote cannot control any other product, including the AVR, until you press the AVR Button again.\nTo avoid your problem in the future, always press the AVR Button or appropriate Source Selector before you enter any command.","Answer__c":"The remote is only capable of operating one device at a time (unless you have programmed advanced functions such as Volume, Channel or Transport control Punch-Through).\nWhen you press the Source Selector to operate your other product, such as the DVD player, the remote cannot control any other product, including the AVR, until you press the AVR Button again.\nTo avoid your problem in the future, always press the AVR Button or appropriate Source Selector before you enter any command.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"}]}

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