AVR 1510S

375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS

Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S Highlights

Introducing the Harman Kardon® AVR 1510S, a powerful and Five 75-watt-per-channel amplifiers with high-performance
versatile 5.1-channel audio/video receiver designed for those home digital power supply
entertainment enthusiasts who demand great sound and a variety
Spotify Connect
of connectivity options. Equipped with four HDMI® inputs, this high-
performance AVR has everything you need. Built-in vTuner Internet radio

No matter how you plan on connecting your HD cable set-top box, Four 3D-ready HDMI inputs
Blu-ray™ player or media consoles, you want the best picture quality Front-panel USB port for connection to compatible
and sound. And simple connections. The Harman Kardon AVR 1510S Apple products or USB sticks
is a 5.1-channel, 375-watt networked audio/video receiver that gives
Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding
you four 3D-ready HDMI inputs – plug them in once to experience
all your entertainment with precision and clarity. With the built-in HARMAN GreenEdge certification
Spotify Connect feature, you can stream music directly from your Compact design
Spotify premium account on your phone, tablet or computer, while
Colour-coded connectors and binding-post speaker terminals
the built-in vTuner™ Internet radio connects you to a whole world of
online audio entertainment. And thanks to HARMAN GreenEdge™ Multidevice, programmable remote control
certification, the system is lightweight. You’ll experience true
Harman Kardon power, now in a more environmentally friendly form.
 AVR 1510S
375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS

Five 75-watt-per-channel amplifiers with high- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio coding. No
performance digital power supply matter what mode or mood you are in, you’ll always hear
The AVR 1510S high-performance audio/video receiver audio playback at its finest.
pumps out 75 watts per channel to power a full five- HARMAN GreenEdge certification
channel surround-sound system. It can also connect to a
The HARMAN GreenEdge logo assures you that the
powered subwoofer to provide enhanced low-frequency
AVR 1510S’s design is environmentally friendly without
performance for all your entertainment. While the amplifier
compromising the premium performance for which
retains the time-tested Harman Kardon® high-current-
HARMAN products are known. Thanks to an advanced
capacity (HCC), ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design to
power supply, the AVR 1510S can deliver high-quality audio
ensure the most accurate, dynamic sound with enhanced
in a small, light chassis that uses less metal and plastic.
clarity and realism, even at the highest listening levels, a
digitally based power supply gives the amplifiers all the Compact design
muscle they need without the weight of traditional power-
The AVR 1510S takes the award-winning Harman Kardon
supply designs and their heavy transformers. The net result
design look to a new level with a flush volume control and
is a great-sounding AVR in a smaller form that is friendly to
more compact design. Because of the lighter weight made
the environment.
possible by an advanced digital power supply, the unit
More ways to connect weighs less without sacrificing performance so that it is
the perfect match for the thin glass shelves of today’s open
The AVR 1510S can connect to compatible Apple devices,
TV/entertainment furniture.
such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, directly via its
front-panel USB jack, and play their content without the Colour-coded connectors and binding-post
need for an external adapter. The AVR 1510S also features speaker terminals
Spotify Connect, which allows you to stream music directly
from your Spotify premium account on your phone, tablet All connections on the AVR 1510S are colour-coded to
or computer. simplify hook-up and reduce errors. What could be easier?

Built-in vTuner Internet radio Multidevice, programmable remote control

The AVR 1510S features vTuner Internet radio technology to The AVR 1510S simplifies your life with a programmable
connect you to a whole world of online audio entertainment. infrared (IR) remote control. Its design works seamlessly
As soon as it’s out of the box, you can stream over-the-air with the receiver’s multilingual on-screen display, guiding
radio stations from around the globe as well as stream from you through system setup and operation with consummate
a wide range of Internet-only radio stations. ease. The multidevice remote can also control your TV,
cable boxes, satellite tuners and other playback sources.
Four 3D-ready HDMI inputs For further installation flexibility, there is a 12-volt trigger
Four HDMI inputs with 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color deliver output and a remote IR sensor input.
high-definition digital video at resolutions up to 1080p with What’s in the box
full-fidelity audio through a single cable. There is no loss of 1 Harman Kardon AVR 1510S A/V receiver
video or audio quality because of format conversion, just
1 programmable remote control
full-impact Hollywood excitement as its creators meant
you to experience it. And because it features 4K pass- 1 AM loop antenna with 0.6m (2’) cable
through, your ultra-high definition videos will make it all 1 FM antenna with 1.8m (6’) cable
the way to compatible television screens. 2 AAA batteries
1 1.8m (6’) AC power cord
Front-panel USB port for connection to Apple
Quick-start guide
products or USB sticks
Warranty card
The AVR 1510S gives you more options for audio playback
Safety sheet
with its front-panel USB port. Simply connect an iPhone,
iPad or USB stick to play your stored tracks through your
home entertainment system.

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding

The AVR 1510S delivers high-resolution audio that matches
the digital video quality of Blu-ray Disc™ formats, unlocking
the full potential of movie soundtracks formatted with
 AVR 1510S
375-WATT, 5.1-CHANNEL NETWORKED AV RECEIVER WITH SPOTIFY CONNECT AND HDMI® INPUTS

Harman Kardon AVR 1510S Audio Section AM Tuner Section

• Stereo power: 75W per channel, two channels driven @ • Frequency range: 522kHz – 1,620kHz
6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.1% THD • Signal-to-noise ratio: 38dB
• Multichannel power: 75W per channel, two channels • Usable sensitivity (loop): 375μV
driven @ 6/8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.1% THD
• Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 1.0%
• Input sensitivity/impedance: 250mV/27k ohms
• Selectivity (±10kHz): 30dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 75dB
• Surround-system adjacent channel separation: Video Section
• Dolby Pro Logic®/DPLII: 40dB • Television format: PAL

• Dolby Digital: 55dB • Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

• DTS®: 55dB • Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

• Frequency response (@ 1W): 10Hz – 130kHz (+0dB/–3dB) • Video frequency response (composite video):
10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)
• High instantaneous current capability (HCC): ±25 amps
• HDMI: Supports up to 4K x 2K
• Transient intermodulation distortion (TIM):
Unmeasurable General Specifications
• Slew rate: 40V/sec • Power requirement: 120V AC / 60Hz

FM Tuner Section • Power consumption: <0.5W (standby); 410W maximum

• Frequency range: 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz • Dimensions (H x W x D): 121mm x 440mm x 300mm

(4-3/4” x 17-5/16” x 11-13/16”)
• Usable sensitivity IHF: 1.3μV/13.2dBf
• Weight: 4.6kg (10 lb)
• Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 70dB/68dB
• Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.2%/0.3%
• Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz
• Selectivity (±400kHz): 70dB
• Image rejection: 80dB
• IF rejection: 80dB

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