Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 260 User Manual

AVR 260

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SAFETY INFORMATION

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

Important Safety InStructIonS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the

power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The

wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the

manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, Route de Tours

72500 Château-du-Loir,

FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described

in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical

standards:

EN55013(2001) & + A2(2006)

EN55020(2002) & + A2(2005)

EN60065:2002

EN61000-3-2(2000)+A2(2005)

EN61000-3-3 (1995)+A1(2001)+A2(2005)

EN61000-4-2(1995) & + A1(1998) & + A2(2001)

EN61000-4-3(2002) & + A1(2002)

EN61000-4-4(2004)

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

07/09

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INTRODUCTION

thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

Description and features

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 260 you are about to begin

many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement

and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the

AVR 260 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition

to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS,

they offer the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby®

True HD and DTS®-HD Master Audio™ and the latest 7.1 channel versions of

Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR serves as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a

wide range of listening possibilities for almost any audio or video program

source, whether it is the broadcast of a movie or sporting event in HDTV

or a vintage mono or stereo recording. When playing digital audio sources

through the HDMI 1.3a compliant connections, the AVR decodes Dolby True

HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD data streams. Two-

channel stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from all current Dolby

Pro Logic IIx modes and DTS Neo:6. The latest version of our proprietary Logic

7® process is on-board to create a wider, more enveloping sound field and

more defined surround channel positioning, regardless of the type of source

material.

The AVR 260 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of

all the power of its digital technology. Full-color, high-definition, multi-

language on-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals

make installation fast and simple. However, to obtain the maximum

enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few

minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you

to take advantage of all the power the AVR is able to deliver.

Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front

left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an

amazing sense of openness with headphones.

The AVR takes the “video” part of its name seriously. Along with three HDMI

inputs and two 100MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR’s video

processing allows you to scale the output signal to 1080p loop-through

to match the requirements of your specific video display. Thanks to award

winning Faroudja® DCDi Cinema™ technology, your video sources never

looked better. Tying audio and video together, the AVR provides A/V sync

delay so that the lip sync errors – commonly seen when digital video

processing is used in a source, program or video display – are eliminated.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation,

please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local

sources of information.

An important addition to the AVR’s impressive list of features is EzSet/

EQ™, which automates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier

and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit,

EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker “size” and crossover

information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to

the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so

that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic

quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other

factors that influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-

configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive

and hard-to-use test equipment.

Please register your AVR 260 at www.harmankardon.com.

NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can

choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INTRODUCTION

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR includes a full set of manual configuration

settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A

Quadruple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter

different crossover settings for each speaker group.

■ Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic*

II and IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-HD

Master Audio, DTS-HD and DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6®

■ Seven channels of high-current amplification with two channels

assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications

A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the

subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass management,

available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes, improves your ability to

tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste.

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® processing, along with a choice of

Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when only two speakers are

available

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR’s feature connections for four video

devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio

inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs and two outputs

make the AVR capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For

compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD

players, the AVR also features wide-bandwidth, low-crosstalk component

video switching.

■ Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using

headphones

■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™ automatically configures speaker

settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system

setup

■ HDMI with audio/video processing, upscaling to 720p/1080p and repeater

for increased cable length without signal degradation

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to

digital recorders. A video recording output and a color-coded eight-channel

input make the AVR virtually future-proof, with everything needed to

accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

■ Three HDMI™ 1.3a and two assignable high-bandwidth analog

component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video

sources

The AVR’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current

design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program

selection.

■ Front panel analog A/V inputs

■ Front panel digital inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices

and the latest video game consoles

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more then fifty years ago.

With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 260

is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet

yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package.

■ Input titling for all input sources (except tuner)

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■ Full-color, high-definition, multi-language On-screen menu and display

system

■ Adjustable A/V Sync delay delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs

or video displays

■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input for Use with Future Audio Formats

■ Extensive bass management options, including four separate crossover

groupings

■ Main Remote with Internal Codes

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

�

260

AVR

Info

Resolution

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Back/Exit

Source List

Composite

Analog

Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume,

counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting

volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced

condition.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access the AVR’s

Setup Source submenu, which contains the settings for the current

source.

Resolution: Pressing this Button once and then using the

Buttons changes the AVR’s video output resolution to these settings:

System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch on the rear

panel is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to turn

576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. The AVR is set to default to 576i when

first switched on, or if you reset it later. This resolution has been chosen

to ensure that the On Screen Display information is visible on your TV

even with analog S-Video or Composite (CVBS) signals. Having selected

the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator

white when the unit is on.

will turn

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in amber when the

unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned

on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn white.

the best resolution for your system, confirm with the OK Button

The Front Panel Display now shows "Res Change, Cancel". If you press OK

now, or do nothing for 20 seconds, the AVR returns to normal play mode.

4, which changes

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR’s

output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones

have a standard 6,3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will

automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.

When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, the calibration

microphone should be plugged into this jack using the supplied adaptor

that converts the small mini-plug at the end of the microphone’s cord to

a 6,3 mm plug.

To confirm the new resolution, press the Button

the Display from "Cancel" to "Accept", then press the OK Button

new resolution is now in use.

5. The

Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects

submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls. See

the Initial Setup section for more information.

Video Modes: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes

submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the

picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using

the video display or TV.

Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus and

to operate the tuner.

OK Button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.

Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives

infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area

and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to access the AVR’s main

menu.

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and

status indications to help you operate the receiver.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are

multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each

channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center,

right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed

of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights

when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when

“Large” speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the

center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected

for that position. (See page 20 for more information on configuring

speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active

input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light,

indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators

will light to display the channels being received at the digital input.

When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted.

(See page 31 for more information on the Channel Indicators).

NOTE: When you have reassigned the surround back speakers to the

remote zone using the MULTIROOMSETUPmenu, the boxes that indicate

the presence of the surround back speakers will automatically disappear,

reflecting the fact that the main listening area is now configured for

5.1-channel operation. (See page 33 for more information on reassigning

the surround back speakers for multiroom use.)

Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround sound

(e.g.,multichannel) mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on

screen, and the menu line will appear on the lower line of the front-

panel display.

Use the front-panel or remote

Buttons to highlight a different

menu line: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video

Game. Each line represents a type of audio signal, and is set to the

surround mode the AVR will automatically select when it detects the

audio signal.

You may manually select a different mode for each type of audio. Press

the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted, and the available

surround mode options for the current signal will appear. Use the

Buttons to select the desired mode, and press the OK Button to engage

it. Press the Back/Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu and

display the next higher menu in the hierarchy.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround

modes.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu. When the

main AVR menu is displayed, press this button to exit the menu system.

Digital Optical Front Input: Connect the optical digital audio

output of an audio or video product to this jack.

Digital Coax Front Input: This jack is normally used for connection

to the output of portable digital audio devices, video game consoles or

other products that have a coax digital jack.

Video Front Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for

temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products

such as camcorders and portable audio players.

Source List: Press this button to select a source device, which is a

component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

�

� � � �

�

� � � � �

�

� �

�

NOTE: To assist in making the

correct connections for multichannel

input/output and speaker

connections, all connection jacks

and terminals have been color coded

in conformance with the latest CEA

standards as follows:

Front Left:......................White

Front Right: ...................Red

Center: ..........................Green

Surround Left: ...............Blue

Surround Right: ............Gray

Surround Back Left: ......Brown

Surround Back Right: ....Tan

Subwoofer (LFE): ..........Purple

Digital Audio: ...............Orange

Composite Video: ..........Yellow

Component Video “Y”: ..Green

Component Video “Pr”: . Red

Component Video “Pb”: . Blue

AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the

Analog 4 OUT: Connect these jacks to the REC/IN audio jacks on any

audio or video source.

receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make

connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the

instructions supplied with the antenna.

Stereo Jack IN: This input is an extra Audio Input, where you can

connect any device with a stereo mini-jack such as an MP3-player or

portable CD player from its headphone output jack or line out jack.

FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM

antenna to this terminal.

8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to

source devices such as DVD-Audio, Blu-ray, HD-DVD or SACD players with

discrete analog outputs. Depending on the source device in use, all eight

jacks may be used, though in many cases only connections to the front

left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks

will be used for standard 5.1 audio signals.

Analog 2 IN: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any

audio or video source.

Analog 2 OUT: Connect these jacks to the REC/IN audio jacks on any

audio or video source.

Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a

powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect

this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the matching digital

input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite

and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the

on-screen menus and the output of any standard Video or S-Video

source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

Analog 5 IN: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any

audio or video source.

Analog 1 IN: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any

audio or video source.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade. A

standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-

panel OK Button while the receiver is in Standby.

Monitor Component Video Outputs: Connect these outputs

to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When

a source connected to one of the two Component Video Inputs

selected the signal will be sent to these jacks.

Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching

+ or – terminals on your left and right speakers. In conformance with

the new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive,

or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

Front Left speaker with the older color coding, while the Red terminal

is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the black (–) terminals on the

AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more

information on speaker polarity.

Video 1 Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be

used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB

component video outputs Do not use these inputs if HDMI connection is

possible, use the HDMI inputs instead.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be used for RGB signals too, in

the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the

jacks with the corresponding color. RGB connection is not possible if the

source outputs a separate sync signal.

Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching

+ and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with

the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive,

or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on

the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page

15 for more information on speaker polarity.)

Update Mode Button: Leave the Mode switch popped out in the

Operate position, unless the AVR is being upgraded. The Reset switch

is used only during the upgrade process.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD

player, HDTV receiver, the output of a compatible computer sound card

playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to these

jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal, a 2

channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect

the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the

matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers. In

conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Blue

terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the

red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding,

while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal

on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect

the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–)

terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 15 for more information

on speaker polarity.)

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker

terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround

back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also

be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the

output selected for a multiroom system.

To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the

Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change

a setting in the MultiroomMenuof the OSD system. See page 33

for more information on configuring this speaker output. In normal

surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround

back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the

tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and

negative (–) terminals.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power

any device that you wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on

with the System Power Control switch

RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with

your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software

upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. Leave the Mode

switch popped out in the Operate position, unless the AVR is being

upgraded. The Reset switch is used only during the upgrade process.

For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the

red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect

the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the

right remote zone speaker.

AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall

output.

Video 2 Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be

used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB

component video outputs. Do not use these inputs if HDMI connection is

possible, use the HDMI inputs instead.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT

composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.

Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT

composite or S-Video jacks on any video source.

Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT

composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video source.

Analog 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT

audio jacks on any audio or video source.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a

DVD player, HDTV receiver, the output of a compatible computer sound

card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to

these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal,

a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source.

HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a

DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.

Main Power Switch: Press this button ON to apply power to the

AVR. When the switch is ON, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as

indicated by the amber LED 2. This button MUST be ON to operate

Analog 4 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT

audio jacks on a TV or other audio or video source.

the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the

remote control, this switch should be pressed OFF. NOTE: This switch is

normally left in the “ON” position.

Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT

composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source.

With the AVR’s powerful processor, you may connect up to three

HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable

connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video

performance. However, if your video display is not HDMI-compatible, you

will need to connect the source device to one of the other source inputs,

selecting a coaxial or optical digital audio input and analog video input.

See the Connections and Installation sections for more information.

Remote Input and Output: If the AVR’s front-panel IR sensor is

blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor

may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to the Remote IN jack.

The Output connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve

other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on

Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

Zone 2 IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote

room to this jack to operate the AVR’s multiroom control system.

If your video display has an HDMI input, but some of your sources have only

analog video outputs, you may still rely on just the HDMI video connection

to your display; the AVR will automatically transcode analog video signals

to the HDMI format.

Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external

power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.

HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible

HDMI-equipped video display.

NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting a video source

product such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box,

personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 260, you may use either a

composite or S-video connection, but not both.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Source Selectors

Audio Effects Button

Transport Controls

LKM N

Menu Navigation

Sleep Button

Main Tuning Buttons

Last Button

Numeric Keys

Video Mode Button

Menu Button

Activity Button

Back/Exit Button

Master Volume

Disc Menu Button

Mute Button

Surround Mode Button

Device Power OFF Button

Device Power ON Button

Transmitter Window

OK Button

Settings Buttons

Zone Select Button

Red/Green/Yellow/Blue Color Buttons

Note: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when

used with the AVR. Most buttons have additional functions when used with

other devices. See page 46 for a list of these functions.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The remote is capable of operating the AVR 260 and most Harman Kardon CD

changers or players, CD Recorders and Blu-ray players, using the control codes

that are part of the remote.

Video Modes Button: Press this button to go directly to the Video

Modes Menu.

Menu Button: When using a H/K DVD player with the receiver, you

can activate the DVD Menu with this button.

AVR Power On: When the AVR 260 is in the Standby mode, as

indicated by the Power Indicator

turn the unit on.

glowing amber, press this button to

Activity Button: This button may be programmed to transmit a

series of commands with a single press, which is useful for powering

on all devices and selecting the correct settings on each device, or for

selecting multi-digit channels with a single press. See the section on

Programming the Remote for more information on Activities.

Press this button to enter the Activity programming function, or before

pressing one of the Buttons that you have programmed with an Activity

sequence, to begin transmitting the entire sequence.

AVR Power Off: When the AVR 260 is turned on, press this button to

place it in the Standby mode. Note that in this condition, the unit is still

connected to AC Power.

Source Selectors: Press these buttons to select an input source for

the AVR 260.

Audio Effects Button: Press this button to go directly to the Audio

Effects Menu.

Back/Exit Button: Press this button to go back to the previous Menu

or to exit a Menu.

Transport Controls: These buttons are used to control Play, Play

Forward, Play Reverse, Stop, Pause and Record functions on compatible

Harman Kardon compact disc players/changers and cassette tape decks.

Master Volume: Press these buttons to raise or lower the AVR 260’s

volume.

Disc Menu: Press this button to open the menu of a DVD disc that you

are watching.

Menu Navigation Buttons: Use these buttons to move Up, Down,

Left or Right when using the Menu system of the AVR 260.

Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 260.

Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.

Each press of the button selects the amount of time that will remain

before the unit will automatically go into the Standby mode, as shown

Surround Modes Button: Press this button to enter the Surround

Modes selection Menu.

in the Main Information Display

C, in the following order:

Device Power Off: Turns Off the power of other devices that you

have selected to control with the Source Selector Buttons

Device Power On: Turns On the power of other devices that you

have selected to control with the Source Selector Buttons

Holding the button pressed for some seconds will directly turn off the

Sleep time selection.

Transmitter Window: Point this area of the remote toward the

receiver when using the remote.

Channel/Page Button: When the tuner has been selected,

this control selects a preset radio station. Press these buttons while

operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television to change

channels. The Page control may be available with some DVD players

when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of images associated

with a track.

OK Button: This button confirms settings and orders in the menus.

Settings Buttons: Open the AVR, INFO or SOURCE settings with one

press of one of these buttons.

Zone Select: This button slides sideways to switch the remote control

between controlling Zone 1 or Zone 2 of the AVR.

Color Buttons: These four buttons are used as color buttons when

controlling a TV set. They have various functions when controlling other

devices. Please refer to the remote control Code Tables page 46.

Last Button: When the tuner is in use, pressing this button returns

to the last station tuned. When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV

set-top box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous television

channel.

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad

to enter tuner preset positions or track numbers with CD players/

changers or to tune stations directly.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of

supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio

and video equipment.

HDMI Input Connections

The different “Version” levels of HDMI define which type of audio signals it is

compatible with. Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your sources, the

connections to the AVR should be made as follows:

auDIo equIpment connectIonS

•

HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and multichannel or 2-channel

PCM audio signals only. Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source to either

There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio

signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening to sources encoded

with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are three

types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. HD-DVD(R) or

Blu-Ray(R) players with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master

Audio and DTS-HD require an HDMI connection for the transfer of digital

audio. Any one type of digital audio connection may be used for other source

devices, but never more than one for the same source. However, it’s okay

to make both analog and digital audio connections at the same time to the

same source.

of the HDMI Inputs on the AVR. If the product is a DVD-Audio player or

other source that has multichannel analog audio outputs, connect them

to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs . With an HDMI 1.0 source, particularly

a DVD player, make certain that the menus in the source device are set

to “Bitstream Out” or “Original” so that 5.1 digital audio is available.

If you find that 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS audio is not available on the

HDMI connection, it will be necessary to make an additional connection

between the source and the AVR 260 to either the Coaxial

H Digital Inputs.

or Optical

Since the AVR is capable of processing the audio and video portions of an

HDMI signal, if your video display device has an HDMI input, you may make a

single HDMI connection from your source device (such as a DVD player) to the

AVR. In that case no separate digital audio connection is required.

•

HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel digital audio output from

DVD-Audio players in addition to the digital video. If you have an HDMI

1.1-equipped product, the only connection needed for listening in

the main room is from the HDMI output of the source to either of the

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making

connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of

the signals.

HDMI Inputs on the AVR. If the player has SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray

capability, you will need to connect the analog outputs of the source to

the 8-Channel Direct Inputs

When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always

a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any

possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers

that may damage them.

•

HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be connected as shown above

for HDMI 1.1, except that a separate analog connection is not needed for

SACD players.

HDMI 1.3 sources should be connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1,

except that a separate analog connection is not needed for SACD, HD-DVD

or Blu-ray players.

HDmI connections

HDMI™ is the abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which

is quickly becoming the standard connection point between advanced video/

audio source products and displays, particularly for high-definition video

signals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating the need to convert signals

back and forth from digital to analog to deliver a higher quality signal when

used with digital sources. The signals carried on HDMI may, but do not always,

include audio, offering the possibility of a complete one-wire connection

from a source to the AVR. However, it is important to note that there are a

number of different versions of the HDMI standard in use. Before connecting

any HDMI products to your AVR, it is helpful to find out in advance their level

of HDMI connectivity.

In addition, the AVR will convert analog video signals to the HDMI format,

upscaling to high-definition 720p or 1080p resolution. You may view the

AVR’s own on-screen display menus using the HDMI output.

HDMI cable runs are usually limited to about 3 meters. The AVR incorporates

a repeater, which allows an additional 3 meters of cable between the source

device and the video display.

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, you will need

to use either a coaxial or optical digital audio connection and one of the

analog video connections (composite, S- or component video), if available, as

described in the next paragraphs.

Some source or display components in your system may use DVI (Digital Video

Interface) for digital video connections. DVI carries the same digital video

signals as HDMI but uses a larger connector and does not transport audio or

control signals. In most cases, you may mix and match DVI and HDMI digital

video connections by using optional connector adapters. Note, however,

that some DVI-equipped video displays are not compatible with the HDCP

copy protection coding that is increasingly carried with signals connected

via HDMI. If you have an HDMI source and a DVI-equipped display, you may

occasionally be unable to view a program if the display does not include

HDCP. This is not the fault of the AVR or your source; it simply indicates that

the video display is not compatible.

•

It is not possible to feed an analog composite or S-video signal to a

recorder when an HDMI input is in use. If an HDMI-equipped source also

has analog audio and video outputs, connect them to the Video 2 or Video

on the AVR.

3 Video

and Audio

•

In some instances, HDMI-equipped sources will not permit more than one

video output at a time, and thus you cannot use the same source in the

main listening room and with the recorder or remote zone at the same

time. This is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function of the content

protection systems that are part of the HDMI standard.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

You can then add the name of the unit to the name of the assigned input, to

HDMI Output Connections

make it read for example: "AUX - CD". (Please note that the AVR does not have

a Phono input with RIAA for direct hook-up to a record player. You must use a

separate RIAA preamplifier between a record player and the AVR)

Connect the HDMI Output to an HDMI input on your video display.

Thanks to the AVR 260’s video processing system, all video input signals are

converted to an HDMI output, so only one connection is required between the

AVR and your display.

NOTE: If you wish for your digital source device to be available for use by the

multiroom system, you will need to connect its analog audio outputs to the

appropriate inputs on the AVR 260, as the multiroom system is not capable of

distributing digital signals to the remote zone.

Referring to drawing of the remote control on page 11,there is a section

of 7 buttons marked C, near the top of the remote designated “Source

Selectors”: Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game and AUX. Each of

these buttons corresponds to a “source input”. The AVR’s flexible design allows

you to use almost any combination of audio and video connections for each

source device. The goal of the installation is to match up each of your source

devices, e.g., DVD player and cable television box, with the correct connectors

on the AVR.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Outputs on the rear panel of

the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below.

Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals

You may connect a source device to any appropriate input connectors.Note

which audio and video inputs are used for each device in Table A5 in the

appendix. Table A1 indicates the default input-connection assignments, any

of which may be changed to match the actual connections in your system.

The precise connections to be made depend on the capabilities of the

source device and your video display (TV). Select the best audio and video

connections for each source.

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection

The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or

wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the

antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you should use a

300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection.

analog and Digital Input connections

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to any of the analog audio

inputs.

DEFO

7. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs

the respective speakers.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is

best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so

low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss

of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable.

Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers

you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a

valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other

audio recorder to the analog audio input jacks . Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the audio output jacks on the AVR.

3. Connect the digital output of any digital sources such as a CD or DVD

changer or player, advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV

tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a

cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with a cross-section greater

than 2 mm².

We recommend connecting the coaxial digital audio output of your DVD

sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

GH.

Cable with a cross-section of 1.5 mm² may be used for short runs of less than

4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with a cross-section less than

1 mm² due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur.

player to the Coax 1 Digital Audio Input , since that digital input is

assigned to the DVD source by default.

If your DVD player has HDMI connection, use HDMI connection instead.

Although there is no official source on the AVR named CD, Phono or Audio,

you may assign the audio device to an available source, such as TV (if the

Cable/Sat source is in use for broadcast television), Game or AUX.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to

indicate listing with any appropriate testing agency standards. Questions

about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a

licensed electrician who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in

your area.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity.

If a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless

formats (e.g. DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc), you may make both

connections. To listen to the multichannel disc, first select the HDMI source

input, then select the 6-/8-channel analog audio inputs, and the AVR will

retain the last video source you selected.

Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a

specific color code as noted on page 8. However, most speakers will still use a

red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black”

wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention

of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some

manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase and

optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the

speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your

speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s

manufacturer.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 2 and Analog

4 In jacks

the VCR should be connected to the Video 2 and Analog 4 Out jacks

on the AVR.

on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on

2. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD or DVD player, satellite

receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial

Digital Inputs

GH.

We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs

be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the

front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even

if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR.

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set-top

tuner product with a digital audio output, we recommend that you connect

both the digital and analog outputs of the product to your AVR. The audio

input polling feature of the AVR will then be able to make certain that you

have a constant audio feed, since it will automatically switch the audio input

to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or not available for a

particular channel.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio

connection from the Subwoofer Output to the line-level input of a

subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used,

the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to

one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer

that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions

furnished with the speaker for connection information.

3. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if S-Video device is in use) Monitor

Output jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video input of

your television monitor or video projector.

4. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections,

connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the Video 1

9. If an external multi-channel audio source with 5.1 outputs such as an

external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray or HD-DVD

player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the 8-Channel Direct

Component Video Inputs . Note that even when component video

connections are used the audio connections must still be made to either

one of the analog audio inputs or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital

Inputs , or, more easy, use the HDMI connection between such a device

and the AVR, or both.

Input jacks

5. If another component video device is available, connect it to the Video 2

VIDeo equIpment connectIonS

or Video 3 Component Video Input jacks . The audio connections for this

device should be made to either one of the audio input jacks or any of the

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.

Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality. To ensure best video performance S-Video sources

should be connected to the AVR only with their S-Video In/Outputs, not with

their composite video connectors too.

Optical or Coaxial Digital Input jacks

6. If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video

Output to the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display

device.

If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs as

explained in the Audio Equipment section, then you have automatically made

a video connection at the same time, as the HDMI signal includes both digital

audio and video components.

7. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that

is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,

connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the

Front Panel Inputs GHI

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, you will need to

use one of the analog video connections (composite, S- or component video),

if available, as described below.

If the source device is not capable of transmitting its digital audio signal

through the HDMI connection, then use one of the coaxial or optical digital

audio inputs for the source.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

ac power connections

SyStem anD power connectIonS

This unit is equipped with one accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power

accessory devices, but should not be used with high-current draw equipment

The AVR is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control

components and power amplifiers.

such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to the Switched Outlet

should not exceed 50 watts.

main room remote control extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the

obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. In this

event, the remote sensor of any Harman Kardon or other compatible device,

not covered by the door, or an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect

the Remote IR Output of that device or the output of the remote sensor to the

The Switched outlet will receive power only when the unit is on

completely. This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a

mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into Standby mode when they are

used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet

alone without a remote control command.

Remote IR Input jack

If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands,

only one sensor is needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by

running a connection from the Remote IR Output jack to the Remote IR

Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

Speaker Selection

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand

of speaker should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speakers.

This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across

mismatched front-channel speakers.

Zone II IR Link

The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR’s

location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.

The remote room IR receiver (this can be an optional IR receiver or any

other remotable Harman Kardon device in the remote room with IR sensor

integrated) should be connected to the AVR via standard coaxial cable.

Connect the Remote IR Output of the device or of the optional sensor with the

Speaker placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home-theater system can have a

noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channel speaker in use and your viewing

device, place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV, or in

the center behind a perforated front-projection screen.

Zone II IR Input jack on the AVR’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main

room installation, the Remote IR Output jack on the rear panel should be

connected to the IR IN jack on that source device. This will enable the remote

room location to control source equipment functions.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed, position the left-front and

right-front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the

center-channel speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally, the

front-channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more

than 60 cm above or below the tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a

“daisy chain”. Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to

establish this chain.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your TV set unless the speakers

are magnetically shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen. Note that

most speakers are not shielded, even with complete surround sets only the

Center speaker may be.

multiroom audio connections

Taking advantage of the AVR’s built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible

to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room.

When using this option you will not be able to use the full 7.1-channel

capabilities of the AVR in the main listening room, but you will be able to add

another listening room without additional external power amplifiers. To use

the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone, connect the speakers for the

remote room location to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for

surround operation by changing a setting in the Multiroom menu, following

the instructions shown on page 16.

Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers

in use, you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front-left

and front-right speakers slightly forward of the center-channel speaker. If

possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height

when you are seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes some experimentation to find

the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t

be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound

smooth.

NOTE: You may connect an optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in

the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s

cable to the Zone 2 IR Input on the AVR and use the remote to control

the room volume. Alternatively, you may install an optional volume control

between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Center Front Speaker

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for

surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind

the listening position. In a 6.1-channel system, a back surround speaker is

required, ideally placed at the center of the room's rear wall, pointing directly

towards the front center channel speaker. The center of the speaker should

face you (see below).

At least 15 cm from celling

At least 60 cm

No more

than 60 cm

In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround and back surround speakers are

required. The center of the speaker should face you (see below).

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7.1-channel system is

installed, and they may also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alternative

mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround

speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear wall,

behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, the center of the rear

surrounds should face you. The speakers should be no more than 2 meters

behind the rear of the seating area.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View

TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors.

Center Speaker

5.1-Channel System

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

It is appropriate to configure the AVR 260 for either 5.1- or 7.1-channel

operation, but not for 6.1 channels. When 6.1-channel program material or a

6.1-channel processing mode is in use, material for the surround back channel

will be outputted simultaneously through both the Surround Back Left and

Right Speaker Outputs . Connecting only one loudspeaker to these speaker

terminals will not only deprive you of the benefits of 7.1-channel surround

modes, such as Logic 7, but will also interfere with the functioning of EzSet/

EQ speaker setup and calibration, as described on page 20. It may also put

undesirable strain on the surround back amplifier circuits and power supplies.

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Side Surround

Right Speaker

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound, so they may be placed

almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room

size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of finding the

optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the

room, about 15 cm from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another

method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will

normally sit, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the

subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also

follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to

experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

Center Speaker

6.1-Channel System

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the

remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories.

Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode

choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power

and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for

all other audio parameters. This will not only save you time; it will ensure

that your room is calibrated and equalized with an accuracy not possible

when these settings are made manually. You are now ready to power up the

AVR 260 to begin these final adjustments.

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Side Surround

Right Speaker

Back Surround

Speaker

Center Speaker

7.1-Channel System

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right

Speaker

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Side Surround

Right Speaker

Back Surround

Left Speaker

Back Surround

Right Speaker

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the

remote . The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 1), and if a video source is

playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu.

fIrSt turn on

1. Plug the Power Cable into an unswitched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch on the rear panel so that is in the ON

position. Note that the Power Indicator

that the unit is in Standby mode.

will turn amber, indicating

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the main front-panel. If left in

place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote

as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity

indicators that are on the top of the battery

compartment.

Figure 1 – Main Menu

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System Power

The menu system consists of five main menus: Source Selection, Setup

Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.

Control

on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR

, or any of the Input Selectors on the remote. The

Power Indicator will turn white to confirm that the unit is on, and the

Main Information Display will also light up.

Power ON Button

KLM N

Use the

Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu

system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a

new setting.

using the on-Screen Display

The current menu, setting line or setting will appear on the Lower Line of the

Message Display as well as on screen.

When making the following adjustments, you may find them easier to make

via the unit’s on-screen display system. These easy-to-read displays give you

a clear picture of the current status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,

input or digital selection you are making.

To return to the previous menu, press the Back/Exit Button. Be certain all

settings are correct, as any changes you have made will be retained. When

the Main Menu is on screen, pressing the Back/Exit Button will exit the menu

system.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a connection

on the

from either the HDMI Output or the Video Monitor Out jack

SyStem Setup

rear panel to the HDMI, component, composite or S-Video input of your TV or

projector. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video input must be

selected on your video display.

The AVR 260 features an advanced memory system that enables you to

establish different configurations for digital input and surround mode for

each input source. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in

which you listen to each source and have the AVR memorize them. This

means, for example, that you may associate different surround modes and

analog or digital inputs with different sources. Once these settings are made,

they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CRT-

based projector, plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or television,

it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of

time. As with any video display, constant display of a static image such as

these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently

“burned into”the CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR warranty

and may not be covered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

However, we recommend that the first time you use the AVR, you take

advantage of the simplicity of configuring the system using the EzSet/EQ

process, which takes the guesswork out of speaker size and delay settings,

and balances the speaker output levels to tailor the AVR’s sound presentation

to your specific system and room. Before beginning the EzSet/EQ procedure,

there are a few adjustments that need to be made to ensure accurate results.

Source Selection

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the Remote

Control C. Sources can also be chosen from the Source Selection menu

that can be activated by pressing the AVR Settings Button

control.

on the remote

The AVR will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the source.

If you specified a surround mode for the source, the AVR will switch to that

mode.

The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display. If

you retitled the source, the new title will appear. The audio input assigned

to the source (analog or one of the digital audio inputs) will also appear. The

surround mode will be displayed on the lower line.

Any other settings you adjusted in the Setup Source menu will also be

selected. You may view these settings in the Source Info menu at any time by

pressing the Info Settings Button

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

Surround Mode: Select this line to display the Surround Mode submenu,

where you may program the desired surround mode for various types of

analog programs, including movies, music and games. You may also specify

a specific stereo mode (depending on the number of channels desired) and a

virtual surround mode if your system uses fewer than the full complement of

seven main speakers (plus a subwoofer).

audio and Video Input Selection

Please see Table A1 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments

for each source. You may assign any available input to any source using the

Source Info menu, accessible either by pressing the AVR Settings Button

and selecting the Setup Source line, or by pressing the Info Settings Button

for direct access.

Digital surround signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS programs, are

automatically played in their native formats, although you may change

the surround mode at any time. See the Advanced Functions section for

information on surround modes available with digital programs.

When a source is selected, the AVR will check the assigned digital audio input

for a signal. If one is present, the digital input will be selected. If not, the AVR

will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of

the Setup Source menu. If you don’t want the AVR to select an analog audio

input for the source, change this setting to Off.

In the factory default Auto Select mode, the AVR will analyze the source

signal and select the optimum playback mode. At the factory the AVR was

programmed to use Logic 7 Movie mode for optimal playback of movies,

including television programs; Logic 7 Music mode for music recordings, such

as CDs; and Logic 7 Game mode when a video game console is in use.

The AVR will also select the assigned video source. There are no “Audio Only”

sources on the AVR, other than the Radio, which uses a special on-screen

menu. If no video signal is present, the display will remain black. You may

pair an audio device with an A/V device’s video signal using the Source Info

menu as explained in the Initial Setup section. Sources may share audio or

video inputs to suit your application.

Audio Format From Source: This line is informational only. When a

digital program is playing, its format will be identified here. When analog

audio programs are playing, this line indicates NO AUDIO INPUT, referring to

digital inputs only.

Set up Sources

Video Input from source: Select this line to assign the correct video

input to the source. Refer back to Table A5 in the appendix, where you noted

the physical video input the source is connected to, and select the input here.

The Source Info menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video

connections to each source. It also provides access to a variety of other

settings, many of which may be adjusted later as you become more familiar

with the AVR.

Audio Input from source: Select this line to assign the correct analog

or digital audio input to the source. Refer back to Table A5 in the appendix,

where you noted the physical audio input the source is connected to, and

select the input here. If both analog and digital audio connections were

made, select the digital input here, and select the analog input at the Audio

Auto Polling line below.

The following settings are not optional and must be adjusted now to enable

playback of each source: Video Input from source, Audio Input from Source

and Resolution to Display.

The other settings may be adjusted at any time to improve performance.

To display the Source Info menu, press the Info Settings Button (front panel

7 or remote W). A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 2 will appear.

This screen may also be accessed from the Main Menu by selecting the Setup

Source line and selecting a source from the slide-in menu.

NOTE: For sources connected to an HDMI Input, the Video and Audio Input

settings should indicate the same HDMI connection.

Resolution to Display: This line reflects the video output resolution,

which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display.

NOTE: When using the AVR’s on-screen menu system, we recommend

selecting a video output resolution of 720p or higher for best legibility, and

to provide graphics that simplify some configuration options. Depending

on the resolution selected, the menus shown by your system may vary in

appearance.

•

If the display is connected to the AVR’s Composite or S-Video Monitor

Output, the video output resolution must be manually set to 576i to view

any content, including the AVR’s own menus. The AVR’s default resolution

is set to 576i.

Figure 2 – Setup Source Menu

Audio Effects: Select this line to display the Audio Effects submenu,

where you may: adjust the bass and treble tone controls; adjust the LFE trim;

activate the saved EzSet/EQ settings or adjust the night mode setting. It is

recommended that you leave this submenu at its default settings, and return

to it later if your system requires any fine-tuning. See the Advanced Functions

section for more information.

Since there is no picture if the resolution is set higher than the display’s

capability, or if the HDMI system does not automatically select the best

resolution, in these cases you must adjust the resolution by pressing the

front-panel Resolution Button followed by the Up/Down Buttons

correct setting appears on the Lower Line of the front-panel Message Display

and confirm with the OK Button . The Display now shows CANCEL, and you

must scroll to have the Display show ACCEPT with the Up/Down Buttons

until the

Video Modes: Select this line to display the Video Modes submenu, where

you select from preprogrammed or custom picture settings and make picture

adjustments. It is recommended that you leave the settings at their factory

defaults. Picture adjustments should be made to your video display first, with

this menu used only for fine-tuning. See the Advanced Functions section for

more information.

and then press OK to make the new Resolution take effect. If you press OK

when CANCEL is on the screen, or if you do nothing, the Resolution remains

as it was before. For composite and S-video, the correct setting is 576i. For

component video, it is the highest resolution where a picture is visible.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

NOTE: When the display has a DVI input which is connected to the AVR using

an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, if the display is not HDCP-compliant, the picture

will be distorted. In that case, a different video connection must be used

(component, composite or S-video).

Speaker Setup

With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time

it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those

achieved with expensive test equipment and time-consuming procedures.

The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to

deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or

what the dimensions of your listening room are.

Resolution from Source: This line, which is informational only, indicates

the video format (NTSC or PAL) output by the source device.

Adjust Lip Sync: Use this adjustment to resynchronize the audio and

video signals from a source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip sync issues

can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing

in either the source or the video display that desynchronizes it from the audio.

Select this line to display the Lip Sync adjuster by itself, enabling you to view

We recommend that you take advantage of the precision of EzSet/EQ

to calibrate your system, but if desired you may also make any of the

configuration settings manually, or trim the settings provided by EzSet/EQ by

following the instructions.

M N

the video while listening to the audio. Use the

audio by up to 180ms. See Figure 3.

Buttons to delay the

Figure 4

Step 1: EzSet/EQ requires that your listening room have as little background

noise as possible to avoid interfering with the measurement of tones

produced by your AVR during the setup procedure. Turn off all loud fans, air

conditioners and other equipment, and try to avoid making any noise during

the process.

Figure 3 – Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name: Use this line to change the display name for your source.

This can be useful if your source’s device type is different from the available

source names. Select this line and use the

or reverse through the letters A through Z. When the desired letter appears,

Buttons to scroll forward

Step 2: The EzSet/EQ microphone should be placed in either your usual

listening position or, if there is a large seating area, the center of the room,

at the listeners’ ear level. You may find it convenient to use a camera tripod

for stable placement of the EzSet/EQ microphone at the correct height. The

microphone includes a threaded insert on the bottom for tripod mounting.

use the Button to move the cursor to the next position. Move the cursor

again to leave a blank space. When you have finished entering the new name,

press the OK Button. The name will be used on the front panel to refer to the

source, and will appear next to its original name, e.g. DVD, throughout the on

screen menu system. To end the entry without making any changes, press the

Back/Exit Button.

Step 3: Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the AVR 260’s Headphone

Jack 3, making certain that the mini-plug to 1/4" phone plug adaptor

Audio Input Polling: Use this setting when both analog and digital

audio connections are made from the source device to the AVR. When no

digital signal is present, the AVR will automatically switch to the analog audio

input.

This can be useful for some older cable television systems that broadcast

some channels in analog audio and others in digital audio. It is also useful for

making analog recordings of copy-protected digital sources. However, it can

be inconvenient when no analog audio connection is made and playback is

stopped, as the audio signal will be lost.

supplied with the microphone is firmly connected. The microphone cable is

approximately 7 meter long, which should accommodate most listening room

situations. If required, you may use an optional extension cable, available

at most electronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However, we recommend

that you avoid using extension cords for the microphone cable, as they may

adversely affect the test results.

Step 4: Once the microphone is properly positioned and plugged in, proceed

to the Speaker Setup menus by first pressing the AVR Settings Button

Navigation Buttons

to access the

bring the main Menu to the screen. Next, press the

Speaker Setup menu. Press the Button

If an analog audio connection was made, select it here. If not, choose the Off

setting, and the AVR will always use the digital audio connection.

to highlight the Speaker Setup-tab, and press OK

to select the Automatic

Zone 2 Audio: When a multizone system has been connected and is in

use, this setting determines the source for the remote zone. Select any analog

audio input or the tuner. Digital audio is not available to the multizone

system, nor is any type of video.

Setup - EzSet/EQ-line and press the OK Button

screen (Figure 5).

to move to the next

Use the Back/Exit Button to return to the Setup Source line of the Main Menu.

Press the OK Button, and select the next source to configure. When you have

finished configuring all sources, press the Back/Exit Button to clear the menus

from view.

You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

Figure 5

Figure 7

Step 5: The first screen of the EzSet/EQ system will now appear to remind

you to plug in the microphone. If you have not already done so, plug the

NOTE: As shown in the Figures, while EzSet/EQ is in progress a Cancel

setting is highlighted. You may interrupt EzSet/EQ at any time by simply

microphone into the Headphone Jack

you are ready to proceed, make certain that the cursor is pointing to Continue

and press the OK Button . If you do not wish to continue with the EzSet/

as described in steps 2 and 3. When

pressing the OK Button

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is sensitive to loud noises

should leave the room at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to reduce

the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug

stores, may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. If you are

uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate, loud sounds and do not use some

sort of ear protection, we strongly recommend that you leave the room and

ask someone else to run the EzSet/EQ process, or that you do not use EzSet/

EQ and enter the configuration settings manually, as described on pages 22

through 26.

EQ process, press the

then press the OK Button

Navigation Buttons F4 to highlight Cancel and

V to return to the Speaker Setup.

Figure 6

Step 6: After you select “Continue”, the screen shown in Figure 6 will appear.

Although the AVR may be used with up to eight speakers, you may have

elected not to install surround back speakers at this time, or you may have

decided to use the surround back speaker channels to power speakers in

the remote room of a multiroom system. This screen directs you to program

EzSet/EQ for a 5.1- or 7.1-channel configuration. Select the setting that

reflects the number of speakers installed in your system, and EzSet/EQ will do

the rest automatically!

Figure 8

Step 7: Once EzSet/EQ has been started, you will hear test signals circulate

among all of the speakers as the system sets the master level, checks to see

where there are speakers, sets the distance measurement and calculates

delay time settings, sets the speaker “size”, and sets the speaker crossover

point. During the measurement and calibration process, you may observe the

progress of the testing by reading the messages that appear in the second

line of the menu listing.

NOTE: If you are using fewer than six speakers in your system, then it will

not be possible to configure your speakers using EzSet/EQ, and you will

need to select Manual Configuration as described starting on page 22. If

you have selected a 6.1-channel configuration, using only a single surround

back speaker, it is possible to use a combination of EzSet/EQ automatic

configuration for 5.1 speakers, connect the single surround back speaker

to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, and then configure the surround

back speaker manually, as described from page 23. However, we do not

recommend the 6.1-channel configuration.

EzSet/EQ uses the left front speaker to set the master volume level, and then

it proceeds directly to measuring the speaker output levels.

Step 8: When the EzSet/EQ process has finished, a screen will appear with

its results. You may press the OK Button

shown in Figure 4 will appear.

V, and the Speaker Setup screen

Unplug the microphone and store it in a safe place so that it is available to

recalibrate your system if needed due to a change in speakers, preferred

listening position, or a major change in the room’s furnishings (such as the

addition of thick carpeting or plush furniture) that might require different

settings.

If you have forgotten to plug in the EzSet/EQ microphone, the warning screen

shown in 5 will appear as a reminder.

When you have successfully completed the EzSet/EQ process and made any

needed adjustments to the input and surround mode configurations, your

receiver is ready for use. If you do not wish to make any manual adjustments

to the settings, you may skip the rest of this section and proceed to the Basic

Operation section of this manual on page 30 to learn how to operate AVR 260.

For those situations where you may wish to make a change to the settings

entered by EzSet/EQ, follow the instructions on the following pages.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

If you send the lowest notes to small satellite speakers, you won’t hear these

notes very well, and you may even damage the speaker by exceeding its

capabilities. If you send the highest notes to the special purpose subwoofer,

you may not hear them at all.

manual Setup

The AVR 260 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loudspeakers

available. The flexibility arises from the AVR 260’s capability to be configured

to match the characteristics of your particular speakers, and to compensate

for the acoustic characteristics of your room.

With proper bass management, the AVR 260 divides the source signal at a

crossover point. All information above the crossover point is played through

the satellite speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, or surround

back left/right), and all information below the crossover point is played

through the subwoofer. This enables each loudspeaker in your system to

perform at its best, delivering an enjoyable sound experience.

EzSet/EQ automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and

optimizes the AVR 260’s performance in your system. However, if forsome

reason you are unable to run EzSet/EQ, e.g., you have misplaced the

microphone, or if you wish to make further adjustments to the settings made

by EzSet/EQ, you may use the Manual Setup on-screen menus as described in

this section.

Step two – measure Speaker Distances

Before beginning manual setup place your loudspeakers in their correct

locations within the room (see Speaker Placement section), and connect

them to the AVR. You will need the specifications for each of your speakers,

which may usually be found in the owner’s guide for the speakers or on the

manufacturer’s Web site. If necessary, contact the manufacturer to obtain the

frequency range specification. Although the output-level setting portion of

manual setup may be performed “by ear,” we recommend that you purchase

an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter at a local electronics store.

Ideally, all of your speakers were placed in a circle, each at the same distance

from the listening position. However, your room may not be ideal, and you

may have had to place some speakers a little further away than others. This

could affect the overall sound of the receiver, as sounds that are supposed

to arrive simultaneously from different speakers blur due to different arrival

times.

The AVR 260 has a delay adjustment that enables the receiver to compensate

for real-world speaker placements.

We suggest that you record your configuration settings in the appropriate

places in Tables A3 through A7 in the appendix in case you need to reenter

them after a system reset, or if the AVR’s Master Power Switch is turned off or

the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks.

Before you begin making adjustments, measure the distance from each

speaker to the listening position, and note it in the Table A3 worksheet in the

appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening

position, you should enter your speaker distances as described in Step Three.

Step one – Determine Speaker crossover

Without using EzSet/EQ, the AVR 260 can’t detect how many speakers you’ve

connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities. For this part of the

system setup consult the speaker’s technical specifications.

Step three – manual Setup menu

Now you are ready to program these adjustments into the receiver. It’s best to

sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible.

With the receiver and video display turned on, press the AVR Button on the

remote to display the menu system. Use the Button to move the cursor to

the Speaker Setup line, and press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup

menu. See Figure 4.

Locate the frequency response, which is usually given as a range, e.g.,100Hz

– 20kHz ( 3dB). This specification tells you whether the speaker is able to

play sounds that are very high- or low-pitched, represented by the high and

low frequencies. We are concerned with the lowest frequency that each of

your main speakers is capable of playing, which is 100Hz in this example. Use

the Table A5 worksheet in the appendix to note this number as the crossover

for that speaker (not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the

speaker’s specifications).

If you have run EzSet/EQ, those results were saved. To tweak the EzSet/EQ

results, or to configure the AVR from scratch, select Manual Setup. The screen

shown in Figure 9 will appear.

The subwoofer’s frequency response will include only the very lowest

frequencies, since the subwoofer is designed to play only bass materials.

A typical frequency response for a subwoofer is 25Hz – 150Hz. In this case,

the higher number should be noted in the worksheet.

This information is required to program the receiver’s bass management,

which determines which speakers the receiver will use to playback the low-

frequency (bass) portion of the source program.

Figure 9 – Manual Speaker Setup Menu

NOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and Back options

as shown at the bottom of Figure 9. To return to a previous menu without

making any changes, press Exit. To save the current settings, select the Back

option.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

If you previously saved EzSet/EQ results in this setup position and you wish to

reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

After you have programmed the number of speakers in the system, the

AVR will return to the Manual Speaker Setup menu. Navigate to the

Crossover (Size) line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Crossover

Frequencies menu (see Figure 11).

For best results, we recommend configuring the speakers in this order,

although it may differ from the order in which the submenus appear in the

Manual Speaker Setup menu: Number of Speakers, Crossover(Size), Sub

Mode, Distance and Level Adjust.

Number of Speakers

Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the Set Button. See

Figure 10.

Figure 11 – Adjust Crossover

Frequencies Menu

The AVR will only display those speaker groups which you programmed in the

Number of Speakers menu.

Refer back to Step One, where you determined each speaker’s crossover.

Again, for the main speakers, this is the lowest frequency the speaker

reproduces well; and for the subwoofer, it’s the highest.

Figure 10 – Number of Speakers Menu

The Number of Speakers menu lists each of the speaker groups.

For each main speaker, select one of the seven crossover frequencies: 40Hz,

60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the crossover frequency

you determined in Step One is below 40Hz, select the first option, “Large”.

This setting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size, but to its frequency

response, which is also called “full range”. This means the speaker is capable

of playing sounds throughout the frequencyspectrum, from the high pitches

to the bass.

Program the correct setting for each group: ON when the speakers are present

in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers havebeen installed.

The Front Left & Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled.

Any changes made to the system configuration will be reflected in the total

number speakers displayed at the top of the screen.

The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The

AVR 260 is among the few receivers in its class that is capable of multizone

operation, allowing placement of a pair of speakers in another room with

listeners in the remote room enjoying either the same program as in the

main room or a different source. The AVR’s assignable surround back amplifier

channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since an external power

amplifier is no longer required. Simply select the Zone 2 option at this line,

and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in

the remote room. The main room will be configured automatically for up to

5.1channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information.

Specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches.

Make a note of each speaker group’s crossover setting in Table A3 in the

appendix.

When you have finished entering the settings, remember to select Back, not

to press the Exit Button.

The settings in this menu affect a number of aspects of the AVR’s operation,

including the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of

various surround modes at any time.

When you have finished programming the number of speakers in the system,

select the Back option to insure the settings are saved correctly.

You may use the Back/Exit Button, and the settings will be saved.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

Sub Mode

Adjust Speaker Distance Menu

Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line to program bass management for the

subwoofer. The subwoofer’s setting depends upon how you programmed the

front left and right speakers.

As explained above in Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances, sometimes the

speakers are placed at different distances from the listeningposition, which

can muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired.

•

If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the

subwoofer setting will be LFE, and you won’t be able to change it.

Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening

position, do not skip this menu.

All low-frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer.

On the Manual Speaker Setup menu, move the cursor to the Distance line and

press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu. See Figure

12.

If you don’t have a subwoofer, we recommend that you either upgrade to full-

range speakers or add a subwoofer to your system at the earliest opportunity.

•

If you set the front speakers to LARGE, you may select from two possible

settings for the subwoofer.

■ L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the

subwoofer, including both information that would normally be

played through the front left and right speakers and the special low-

frequency effects (LFE) channel information.

■ LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the left

and right program channels to the front speakers, and directs only the

LFE channel information to the subwoofer.

Figure 12 – Adjust Speaker Distance

This menu requires you to enter the distance from each speaker to the

listening position, which you measured in Step Two – Measure Speaker

Distances and noted in Table A3 in the appendix.

NOTE: The Speaker/Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver (see

Figure on page 31) will display the speaker size settings as follows.

For each speaker configured numerically, a single box will appear in the

position for that speaker. For each speaker configured as LARGE, a double

box will appear in its position. If a speaker is configured as OFF, no box will

appear. The subwoofer will be indicated by a single box, or no box if no

subwoofer has been configured. The letters inside the boxes appear when a

digital signal is being received that has that channel discretely encoded. The

letters flash when the signal is not present, such as when a DVD is paused.

A line will connect the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6.1-channel signal is

detected, indicating that the same signal is playing through both speakers.

The default unit of measurement is feet. If you wish to change the unit to

meters, press the Back/Exit Button until you return to the main AVR menu.

Scroll down to the System line, and select it to view the System Settings

menu. Scroll down this menu to the General AVR Settings section, and select

the Unit of Measure line. Press the OK Button to change the setting from Feet

to Meters.

Use the

Button then use the

The values vary between 0 and 9 meters, with a default of 3 meters for all

Buttons to move the cursor to the Front Left line, press the OK

M N

Buttons to change the measurement as needed.

M N

speakers. Use the

Buttons to move to each speaker in turn – Center,

Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left,

Surround Left and Subwoofer, if present in your system.

NOTE: When the multiroom system is in use, the surround back channels are

automatically assigned to the multiroom system, as mentioned earlier. You

will not be able to adjust the delay settings for these channels, and the cursor

will skip past them.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SYSTEM CONFIgURATION

Press the AVR Button to display the menu system, and then navigate to the

Speaker Setup line. Press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu.

Select Manual Speaker Setup, press the OK Button, and then navigate to the

Level Adjust line. Press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels

menu. See Figure 13.

Step four – Setting channel output levels

manually

For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control enables the user to

control the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and

right channels, as heard at the listening position.

With up to seven main channels plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both

more critical and more complex. Unlike the rotary balance control, the goal

of the AVR 260’s channel output adjustment process is to examine the output

level of each channel independently and ensure that each is heard at the

listening position with equal loudness.

If you followed the instructions in the Initial Setup section, then you let

EzSet/EQ handle this critical task for you, simply and automatically.

However, if you prefer to make these adjustments manually, the AVR 260’s

Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows you to do so, either using the system’s test

tone or while playing source material. In addition, this is the only method for

adjusting the level of the subwoofer.

Figure 13 – Adjust Speaker Levels Menu

All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings.

Reset Levels: If you wish to start by resetting all of the levels to their

factory defaults of 0dB, scroll down to this line and press the OK Button. The

levels will be reset.

You may use a handheld SPL meter (available at most electronics stores) set

to the C-Weighting, Slow scale.

1. Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly.

If you are using an external source to set your output levels, simply navigate

M N

to each channel, press the OK Button and use the Buttons to adjust the

level as desired between –10dB and +10dB. All channels default to 0dB.

2. Adjust the number of speakers, crossover distance and submode for each

speaker in your system as described in Step Three.

If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 260’s internal test tone,

adjust the TEST TONE line as follows.

3. If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material, such as a test

disc or another audio selection, play it now and adjust the AVR’s master

volume control until the meter measures 75dB.

Test Tone: This line determines whether the test tone is active. To begin the

process of setting the levels, press the OK Button repeatedly to select the OFF,

AUTO or MANUAL setting. Any time you manually move the cursor out of the

channel listings area of the screen, this setting will automatically change to

OFF, stopping the test tone.

4. There are several methods of adjusting the channel output levels, using

either the test tone or source materials. In all cases, you may measure the

channel levels in one of two ways:

a) By ear. Try to adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud.

When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will automatically circulate to all

channels, pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving to the

next channel several seconds later, as indicated by the highlight bar. You may

adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there by using

b) Using a handheld SPL meter set to the C-Weighting, Slow scale. Try to

adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB.

The best method of setting the output levels is by running EzSet/EQ, as

described in the Initial Setup section. If any finer adjustments are desired, we

recommend using the menu system to make the adjustments while playing

the AVR’s built-in test tone and measuring the output using an SPL meter.

Less effective would be to measure the output by ear.

M N

the

Buttons. You may also use the

cursor to another line, and the test tone will follow the cursor.

Buttons at any time to move the

When this setting reads MANUAL, the test tone will not move to the next

channel until you use the

Buttons to move it.

NOTE: Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is active does

not carry over to other mode groups. We recommend that after you have

set the levels satisfactorily in one mode, you note the results and change to

other surround modes. For those modes that don’t reflect your level settings,

you may either copy the settings you obtained (as a short cut), or redo the

procedure to determine the correct settings for those surround modes.

When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels, record the level settings

in Table A3 in the appendix for future reference.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

SurrounD moDe cHart

MODE

FEATURES

Dolby Digital Plus

An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels

and for streaming audio from the internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source material may be delivered via HDMI, or decoded to

Dolby Digitaland transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio.

Dolby True HD

Dolby True HD is an expansion of MLP Lossless™ audio, the same format used on DVD Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features

found in Dolby Digital, such as night mode settings, while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of the studio

master recording.

DOLBY DIGITAL

Dolby Digital EX

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a

special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel.

Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When

used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that

a full 6.1/7.1 soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode

is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will

derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS-HD

DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the high-definition video found on HD-DVD and Blu-ray Discs. It is

transmitted using a DTS core with high-resolution extensions. Even when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired (or available, if the

multizone system is in use), the higher capacity of high-resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs.

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly accurate

performance.

DTS 5.1

When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or

laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-

frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete

When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the

selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete,

full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode,

which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology that decodes full-range, discrete left,

center right, right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources

when an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is

optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals.

while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with normal

stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case. The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five-channel

surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels,

while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

MOVIE

MUSIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

GAME

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete 6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix

surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro

MOVIE

Logic IIx are available. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact

MUSIC

using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

GAME

Logic 7 Cinema

Logic 7 Music

Logic 7 Enhance

Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from

either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection

made in the Surround Select menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen, while

the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is

chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding.

Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much

smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or

PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience.

Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum

bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs

and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low

frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader

and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

MODE

FEATURES

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo:6 Music

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional

Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix

surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo

program is being played.

When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available, depending on the number of

speakers in your system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel

information will be mixed into these speakers. The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back

speakers as active.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended information that improves

the harmonics of the source material. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering

them as the artist intended.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects

Reference

Wide

of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference Mode, the apparent width

of the sound across the front image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide Mode provides a wider, more

spacious front image when the two speakers areclose together.

5-Channel Stereo

7-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether

the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for

playing music in situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and at the front-right

and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system.

Dolby Headphone

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

mute function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the MuteButton

on the remote Q. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE

message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio,

either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR

will also end muting.

BaSIc operatIon

Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR, it is simple

to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to

maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver:

turning the aVr on or off

•

When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power

Switch on the rear panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in

Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator

Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing

the System Power Control or on the front panel or the AVR Power ON

Button on the remote . Note that the Power Indicator turns white.

This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last

used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the

Source Selector buttons on the remote

audio effects

Depending on the specific characteristics of your listening room, you may

wish to tweak some of the audio settings, such as tone controls, to improve

performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects Button 9D, as

described in the Advanced Functions section.

It is not necessary to adjust the Audio Effects settings to enjoy your new AVR.

We recommend leaving the settings at their default values until you are more

familiar with your system.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the System

Power Control on the front panel or the AVR Power Off Button on the

remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the front panel

Video modes

The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine-tune the picture

if necessary after making all adjustments on the video display. It is

recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. See the Advanced

Functions section for detailed information.

Switched AC Outlets and the Power Indicator

will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system

in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator

Source Selection

When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always

a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the rear panel Main Power

Switch

Note: All preset memories may be lost if the unit is left turned off with the

Main Power Switch for more than two weeks.

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector Button

remote control. Alternatively, Sources can be selected from the Source

Selection Menu, available by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the

remote, followed by the OK Button . The list showing available inputs

slides in from the right. Simply scroll up and down to the desired input, then

press OK on the remote.

on the

Using the Sleep Timer

•

The input source may also be changed by pressing the front-panel Source

List Button . This opens the on-screen Source Selection Menu with

the slide-in Source List already open. If you are not using your TV for

•

To program the AVR for automatic turn-off, press the Sleep Button

the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut

down in the following sequence:

on-screen reference, use the Front Panel Information Display which shows

the information you need. Scroll up and down with the

select the desired Input by pressing the OK Button and exit the Source

Selection function by pressing the Source List Button again.

Buttons

The sleep time will be displayed in the Main Information Display

it will count down until the time has elapsed.

and

•

The front-panel Video Inputs I, Optical Digital Input 9 or the Coaxial

Digital Input may be used to connect a device such as a video game or

camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis.

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, the unit will automatically

turn off (to Standby mode). Note that the front panel display will dim to one

half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep

As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear

momentarily as on-screen information in the video display. The input

function, press and hold the Sleep Button

until the information display

returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and

name will also appear in the Main Information Display

the words Sleep Offappear in the Main Information Display

Video Input Selection

When a source is selected, the AVR switches to a Video Input that has either

been assigned to that Source by you, or to the default Video Input if you have

not assigned any. All inputs except Radio are combined Audio and Video

Inputs, functioning as audio-only inputs when no video signal is present.

Refer to the Setup section of this manual for explanation of assigning video

inputs to each source.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

Multichannel disc player without HDMI output, or when

video display has no HDMI input:

VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

If a video source is playing and there is no picture:

•

Connect the player’s component video outputs to one set of Component

Video Inputs on the AVR. Depending on the capabilities of the player

and your video display, you may need to use a composite or S-video

connection instead.

•

Check that you have selected the source to which the video input was

assigned.

•

Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection.

•

Connect the player’s digital audio output to a corresponding available

digital audio input on the AVR.

Check that you have selected the correct video input on the display

device (TV).

Connect the player’s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR’s 6-/8-

Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

•

Try pressing the Resolution Button on the front panel to check that

the correct video output resolution is selected and select the proper

resolution for your screen.

Assign the correct audio and video inputs to the Audio and Video Input

From Source Settings in the Source Info menu.

Additional tips for systems using HDMI:

Assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs to the Audio Auto Polling

setting in the Source Info menu.

•

Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR and any source components).

Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the TV and

AVR, and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source

device.

When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting

standard-definition digital audio, do nothing, as long as the correct digital

audio input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting.

•

Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR, and

connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last.

•

When listening to high-resolution multichannel discs, the AVR’s auto

polling feature will automatically switch to the multichannel analog

audio inputs.

Turn on the devices in this order: TV, then AVR, then source devices.

NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the

volume control, without digitizing or processing them. Configure the bass

management settings (i.e., speaker size, delay and output level) on your

source device to match the settings programmed using EzSet/EQ, which may

be viewed using the Speakers Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section).

Consult the owner’s guide for your multichannel player for more information.

HDmI-equipped multichannel disc player:

•

Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. No

other connections are necessary.

•

Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input From Source

settings in the Source Info menu.

HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player that does not

output multichannel audio via HDMI:

6-channel/8-channel Direct Input

The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain

multichannel discs, such as DVD-Audio, HD-DVD, SACD and Blu-ray Discs, on

a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog

audio outputs but not via its HDMI output.

•

Connect the player’s HDMI output and its multichannel analog audio

outputs to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR’s 6-/8-Channel

Analog Audio Inputs.

•

Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input From Source

settings in the Source Info menu.

controls and use of Headphones

•

Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume

Control or remote Volume Up/Down buttons.

Assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs to the Audio Auto Polling

setting in the Source Info menu.

•

To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button

When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting

standard-definition digital audio, do nothing, as long as the HDMI Input is

assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting.

the Remote Control. This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the

headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may

be in progress. When the system is muted, the word MUTEwill appear

•

When listening to high-resolution multichannel discs, the AVR’s auto

polling feature will automatically switch to the multichannel analog

audio inputs.

in the Main Information Display

return to normal operation.

. Press the Mute button

again to

•

For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo phone plug from a pair

of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack . Note

that when the headphone’s plug is connected, the word DOLBY H:DH

appears in the Main Information Display and all speakers will be

silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the

speakers will be restored.

When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby

Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening.

Press the Surround Mode Button on the front panel E to switch between

Dolby Headphone and Bypass to select the one that you prefer.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a

digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR

will automatically select and switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or

DTS), regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more

information on selecting digital sources, see the following section of this

manual.

Surround mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 260 is its ability to reproduce

a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix

surround encoded programs and standard stereo or even mono programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of

program source material being used. For example, CDs, motion pictures or TV

programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes,

such as Dolby Surround should be played in either the Dolby Pro Logic II or

IIx Movie (with movies) or Music (with music) surround mode, with any DTS

NEO:6 mode or with Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Movie Mode, to create

a full range 5.1 channel or (with Logic 7 and DTS NEO:6) even 7.1 channel

surround signal from surround encoded programs, with a stereophonic left

and right rear signal, just as it was recorded

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround

processing, as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional,

external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or another source device and carry them

straight through to the volume control.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front

left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and

configured), select 2 CH Stereo in the Surround Modes Menu.

Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g. "D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD),

that are encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received via any

digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode will be selected automatically

(in addition to the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a full range 5.1

channel surround sound even from those recordings.

Digital audio Signals

Digital audio signals offer the benefit of greater capacity, which allows

recording artists to encode center and surround channel information

directly into the signal. The result is improved sound quality and startling

directionality, since each of these channels is reproduced discretely.

To create wide, enveloping sound field environments and defined pans and

flyovers with all analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro Logic II Music

or Emulation mode or Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for

a dramatic improvement in comparison to the Dolby Pro Logic (I) mode of

former times.

Alternatively, the artist may encode only two channels, but the digital signal

allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail. High-resolution

recordings usually sound extraordinarily distortion-free at all frequencies, but

especially at high frequencies.

Multichannel digital recordings usually are found in the 5.1-, 6.1- or

7.1-channel formats. The channels included in a 5.1-channel recording are

front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and LFE. The LFE

channel is denoted as “.1” to represent the fact that it is not full-range, being

limited to the low frequencies.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information,

it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in

stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the

analog surround modes such as Pro Logic II or IIx Cinema, Logic 7 Cinema or

DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations,

cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number

of made-for-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and

music CDs are also recorded in surround sound. You may view a list of these

programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com

6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround back channel, and 7.1-channel

recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to

the 5.1-channel configuration. New formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby

Digital Plus, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, are available in 7.1-channel

configurations. The AVR 260 is able to play the new audio formats, delivering

a more exciting home theater experience.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround

information, you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music, DTS NEO:6

Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often deliver enveloping surround

presentations through the use of the natural surround information present in

all stereo recordings.

Note: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel surround modes, the AVR 260 must be

configured so that the Surround Back channels are enabled. See the Manual

Setup section on page 22 for more information.

However, for stereo programs without any surround information the 5/7CH

Stereo modes should be tried (effective particularly with old ”extreme” stereo

recordings). And when you use only two front channel speakers you should

select any of the Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes, delivering a virtually

three dimensional sound space with two speakers only.

Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2.0 (two channels only), Dolby Digital

5.1, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD

Master Audio, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES (6.1 Matrix and Discrete), DTS 96/24, 2-channel

PCM modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel

PCM.

Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the

remote. To select a new surround mode from the front panel, first press the

Surround Mode Button ER to enter the Surround Modes Menu. Then use

When a digital signal is received, the AVR 260 detects the encoding method

and the number of channels. The number of channels encoded will appear

briefly in the front-panel display as three numbers, separated by slashes (e.g.,

“3/2/.1”).

the

Buttons 4F to select the signal type that you want to modify

and confirm with the OK Button to open the list of available Surround Modes

for this signal type. Again select the desired Surround Mode and confirm with

the OK Button. Press the Back/Exit Button FN to exit the menu.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal:

In addition, the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators will indicate the number

of channels discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a letter inside

that channel’s speaker box. A line will connect the SBL and SBR boxes when

a 6.1-channel signal is detected, indicating that the same signal is playing

through both speakers. The letters flash when no signal is present, such as

when a DVD is paused.

“1”represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has

been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which

the director has chosen a special effect.

“2”indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no center

channel.

“3”indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present.

The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present:

“0”indicates that no surround information is present.

“1”indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

“2”indicates discrete left and right surround channels.

When only two channels – left and right – are present, the analog surround

modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels.

“3”is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete

surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and right

channels.

“4”is used with 7.1-channel digital formats, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby

Digital Plus, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, to indicate the presence

of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround

channels.

The third number is used for the LFE channel:

“0”indicates no LFE channel.

“.1”indicates that an LFE channel is present.

Figure 14 – Surround Modes

The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete –

each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back

channel.

If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal’s digital

encoding, press the Surround Modes Button to display the Surround Modes

menu (see Figure 14).

For Dolby Digital EX materials, the incoming bitstream will be displayed as

3/2/.1 EX-ON. For older discs, the display may show EX-OFF, but you will still

be able to select the Dolby Digital EX mode manually.

The Auto Select option (the first line) uses the native signal’s digital encoding,

e.g. Dolby Digital or DTS. For two-channel materials, the AVR defaults to Logic

7 Movie mode. If you prefer a different surround processing mode, select the

appropriate line from the menu: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or

Video Game.

For DTS-ES materials, the incoming bitstream will be displayed as 3/3/.1

ES-ON.

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message, followed by the sampling

rate of the signal (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz), will appear in the front-

panel display.

Each line is set to a default surround mode:

•

Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

Stereo: 7-channel stereo

Movie: Logic 7 Movie

Music: Logic 7 Music

Video Game: Logic 7 Game

You may change each line’s setting to a different surround mode. The choice

of new modes depends on the number of speakers in your system.

•

Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide

Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo

Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo 6:Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby

Pro Logic IIx Movie

•

Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo 6:Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby

Pro Logic IIx Music

Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby Pro Logic

IIx Game

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

OPERATION

When one of the Dolby Pro Logic II Music modes is selected, access to the

Edit submenu becomes available. This submenu may be used to adjust

special settings available only in Music mode: Center Width, Dimension and

Panorama.

Dolby Surround Settings

Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes. Three settings

are active only when the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have been

selected. See Figure 15.

Once you have programmed the default surround mode for each type of

program, simply select the line from the Surround Modes menu any time you

wish to override the AVR’s automatic surround mode selection. The AVR will

use the same surround mode the next time the source input is selected.

NOTE: Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may also include a Dolby Surround flag

indicating DS-ON or DS-OFF, depending on whether the 2-channel bitstream

contains only stereo information, or a downmix of a multichannel program

that can be decoded by the Dolby Pro Logic decoder in the AVR. By default,

these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode, but you may

select another Dolby surround mode manually.

Figure 15 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music

Mode Settings

Center Width: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three

front speakers. A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information

tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage

Surround modes

Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming

audio signal, as well as personal taste. There is no harm in experimenting

with all of the modes available with any given source material. Information

about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies’Web sites:

www.dolby.com and www.dtsonline.com.

M N

across the three speakers. Use the

Buttons to change the setting.

Dimension: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation,

allowing you to “move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room. The

setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound mostly

toward the front of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the sound mostly

When in doubt, check the jacket of your DVD for more information on which

surround modes are available on the disc. Usually, nonessential sections of

the disc, such as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are only available

in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel mode. If the main title is

playing and the letters in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators are not lit for

all speaker locations, look for an audio or language setup section in the disc’s

menu. Also, make sure your DVD player’s audio output is set to the original

bitstream rather than just PCM. Check the DVD player’s output setting by

stopping play of the disc and checking the DVD player’s menu system.

M N

toward the rear. Use the

Buttons to change the setting.

Panorama: With the Panorama mode turned ON, some of the sound from

the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an enveloping

“wraparound” type of effect. Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting

on or off.

Night Mode

Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital programs, if it has been

encoded in the material. It compresses the peak sound levels, maintaining

the intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter passages, while reducing the

loudness of special effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing others.

Different surround modes may only be available with certain input signals

or bitstream formats. For any incoming signal, only a limited number of

surround modes are available. Although there is never a time when all of the

AVR 260’s surround modes are available, there is usually a wide variety of

modes available for a given input.

Night Mode is accessed from the Audio Effects menu. Press the Audio Effects

Button and scroll down to the Night Mode line. Three levels of compression

are available:

, select

To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button

Off

At this setting, there is no compression, as the Night mode is

deactivated.

either Auto Select - AVR Selects Best Mode, or move the blue line to the other

options: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music and Video Game. Each of these

5 options permit several selections, accessed by pressing the OK Button (See

Figure 14).

Half: A mild compression is applied.

Full: More compression is applied.

Feel free to experiment and simply cycle through all of the available surround

modes at any time; you cannot cause any problems for the AVR 260 by doing

so.

Note: To access 6.1- and 7.1-channel modes, such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-

ES, Logic 7 (7.1 modes), DTS Neo:6 (6.1 modes), and 7-channel Stereo, you

must enable the surround back channels as explained in the Manual Setup

section. You should not enable these channels if you don’t have surround back

speakers in your system.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

MULTIROOM OPERATION

tape recording

multIroom

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through

the AVR is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you

are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines

The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete

multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in

the house while separate source is listened to in the main room. In addition to

providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume,

the AVR offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in

the second zone.

connected to the outputs for Analog Outputs or Video 1 Outputs

the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to the Coaxial Digital Output

you are able to record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital

recording system.

•

When the main room system is configured for 5.1 operation, the Surround

Back Left/Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone

so that no additional amplifiers are required.

NOTES

In addition, the AVR includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control

commands from the main remote (when set to Zone 2 with the slide Switch

X) may be transmitted to the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks

allow the remote zone’s commands to be sent to compatible IR-controlled

source devices.

•

The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present, and

they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal, or change the

format of the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to PCM or vice versa). In

additon, the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal.

For example, the PCM digital output from a CD player may be recorded on

a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

Installation

To make an analog recording from a digital source is possible, but only

from a PCM source (not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with

"Surround Off" mode (with any Surround mode only the L/R front signals

will be fed to the record outputs).

Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average

do-it-yourself hobbyist, the complexity of your multizone/multiroom system

involves running wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained

installer may be required. Regardless of who does the work, please remember

that local building codes may govern in-wall electrical work, including proper

specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected. You are

responsible for making certain that all Multiroom installation work is done

properly and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves

tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is turned

off completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage.

This memory will last for approximately two weeks, after which time all

information must be reentered.

For standard installations, follow the instructions shown on page 16-18 for

the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR.

For installations where the Surround Back Left/Right amplifier channels are

used to power the remote zone, make certain that the system is configured for

that type of operation, as shown below.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR needs to

be configured for multiroom operation using the steps below. Press the AVR

button W to bring the main menu to the screen. Press the

until the Zone 2 menu line is highlighted in blue. Press the OK button

enter the menu.

Button

Figure 16

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

MULTIROOM OPERATION

Multiroom Operation

When the Zone 2 menu appears, the blue cursor bar will be at the Status:

Offline. Since this line is used to turn the system on and off, do not make

an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time. To

To operate the multizone system using the remote, slide the Zone Select

Switch at the bottom of the remote to the “2” position. Press a Source Selector

to select a source input for the remote zone.

turn the system on, press the OK Button

once more. If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed

once, to turn it off again, press

Adjusting the volume or mute controls will only affect the volume in the

remote zone. The on-screen menu functions will not be operative. The remote

will operate source devices that have been programmed into it as explained

in the Initial Setup section.

to the next step, press the Button

highlighting the Sourceline.

once so that the blue cursor bar is

At the Sourceline, press the press the OK Button to cause the Source List to

slide in from the right. Use the

Button

the selection has been made, press the OK Button

to select the source.. When

to confirm your choice,

If the Remote IR Output jack on the AVR is connected to an IR Input jack

on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD or cassette

players, the transport functions of those machines may also be controlled

using the Transport Controls E on the remote control.

and continue to the Volumeline by pressing the Button

M N

At the Volumeline, press the

buttons

or hold them pressed until

the desired volume level for the multi-room system is entered. DO NOT use

the regular volume control knobs for this setting.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source for Zone 2, any change to

the frequency or preset will also change the station being listened to in the

main room, if the tuner is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main room

changes the station, the change will also impact the remote room.

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

The AVR is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for

complete 7.1-channel operation without the need for additional external

amplifiers. However, in some installations you may wish to use the traditional

5.1-channel configuration for the main listening room, which allows the

surround back left/right amplifier channels to be used to power speakers

placed in a remote zone location.

Although changes to the input source or Zone 2 volume will normally be

made using an IR sensor in the remote room that is connected to the AVR, it

is also possible to change those settings from the main listening room. This

is useful for situations where some or all of the remote rooms do not have an

IR sensor, or to take control over the remote room without actually being in

that room.

If you wish to use the Surround Back channel amplifiers to power the remote

zone, you must change a setting in the multiroom setup menu. To make that

change, first call up the menu system by pressing the AVR Button W to bring

the main menu (Figure 1) to the screen. Next, press the Button

the Zone 2menu line is highlighted in blue. Press the OK Button

enter the Zone 2 menu.

Once Zone 2 is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR is placed in the

Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button

the System Power Control on the front panel. To turn off the multiroom

system from the main listening room, when the AVR is on, slide the Zone

Select Switch on the Remote Control to Zone 2, and press the Off Button

until

The Surround Back Amps line is used to assign the surround back channels

for multizone operation. Select the Zone 2 setting when multizone listening

is desired. If the multizone system is not in use, this setting may be changed

to Main Room to accommodate a 7.1-channel system. When the multiroom

system is turned off, this line will always display the MAIN setting. When the

multiroom system is turned on, this line will always display the MULTI setting,

reflecting that the surround back channels are always assigned to the remote

zone when the multiroom system is used.

Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby mode) and the multiroom

system is turned off too, the multiroom system may be turned on at any time

by pressing the ON Button A while the Zone Select Button is set to Zone 2.

NOTE: Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone system.

To hear digital devices, such as a CD player, in the remote zone, follow these

steps:

1. In addition to a digital audio connection, connect the source device’s

analog audio outputs to any available analog audio inputs on the AVR,

noting in Table AA in the appendix which set of inputs was used.

Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take

advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes, and

no Surround Back speakers must be selected in the speaker setup procedure

outlined earlier. In addition the speakers used for the remote zone must be

connected to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs . The volume

for these speakers is set by the multiroom system, as explained above.

2. In the Setup Source menu, leave the Audio Source setting at the digital

audio input. However, scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio setting and select

the analog audio source used in step 1.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

VIDEO ADjUSTMENTS

Picture Adjust: Use this setting to change the aspect ratio of the displayed

image.

VIDeo aDjuStmentS

The AVR 260 includes sophisticated DCDi by Faroudja video processing

that delivers enhanced video quality, even for older analog video source

components, as well as upgraded on-screen displays. When upscaling video

materials from a lower resolution to a higher one (the AVR 260 upscales to

a maximum of 1080p), the processor is adding pixels to the original image.

Sometimes when converting interlaced video (displays all odd rows then

all even rows of the frame) to progressive-scan video (displays all rows at

once) and increasing the resolution, the interpolation of new pixels can

cause jagginess, or a staircase effect, at edge transitions, such as the stripes

in an American flag. Faroudja engineers developed the DCDi (Directional

Correlational Deinterlacing) algorithm to ensure that the additional pixels

follow the edge, virtually eliminating the jagginess and enhancing upscaled

images.

When displaying widescreen (16:9) images on a full screen (4:3) device,

letterbox format will be used, in which black bars may appear above and

below the image (pillarboxing).

When displaying full screen images on a widescreen device, black or gray bars

may appear to the left and right of the image.

Some displays, especially plasma and CRT monitors, may suffer from “burn-in”

when the same image, such as the horizontal or vertical bars, is left on screen

for a long period of time. Use this setting to adjust the picture so that it fills

the display’s screen. The options are:

•

Auto Fit: The AVR automatically adjusts the image as required to fit the

display’s capabilities.

Height Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below it.

Bars may remain at the sides.

Thanks to the “Torino” video processing chip, on-screen graphics may be

generated in high definition, and blended with the incoming video. This not

only delivers crisp, clear information messages, it allows you to continue to

watch a program while making system adjustments.

Width Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars on the sides. Bars

may remain above and below the image.

Zoom 1x: Displays the image as received from the source. If the image

is in the 4:3 aspect ratio, on widescreen displays pillarbox format may be

used. If the image is in the 16:9 aspect ratio, on full screen (4:3) displays

letterbox format may be used.

Video modes

After you have adjusted the picture settings on your video display, additional

adjustments may be made to the AVR, if necessary, to further improve the

picture. Access these settings from the Video Modes menu. Press the Video

Modes Button on the front panel or remote, and the screen shown in Figure

17 will appear. The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu

by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Video Modes line.

•

Zoom 2x: Stretches the image evenly to completely fill the screen. The

outer portions of the image may be cropped.

Feel free to experiment with this setting for each source until you find a

pleasing display format for each program.

Advanced Video Settings: Press the or OK Button to display the

Advanced Video Modes submenu (see Figure 18).

Figure 17 – Video Modes Menu

Video Mode: The default setting of Processor Off passes the video signal

through to the display without any processing. Select one of these processing

options to optimize the picture for the current program by applying

adjustments to the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness:

Figure 18 – Advanced Video Modes

Noise Reduction: To reduce signal noise, choose between LOW, MEDIUM,

HIGH or OFF with the OK button V. It is advisable to use as low a step as

possible, as high levels of Noise Reduction may impair other aspects of the

image.

•

Sports: For sporting events.

Nature: For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting.

Movie: For movies and many television broadcasts.

MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is designed to address two specific

types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts. If you see

haziness or shimmering around the edges of objects or the scrolling credits

in a film, or if the image appears to “pixellate” into blocks, change the MPEG

Noise Reduction setting from its default of Off to the Low, Medium or High

setting to improve the picture.

Custom: Allows manual adjustment of the picture settings. The

Brightness, Contrast, Color and Sharpness settings will appear on screen

as sliders with values ranging from 0 to 100. The default setting for each

M N

adjustment is 50. Use the

Buttons to change each setting’s value.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

AUDIO EFFECTS / ADVANCED FEATURES

M N

Buttons to change the temperature bar setting. The default setting is 0dB, at

the center of the temperature bar.

Cross Color Suppressor: Turn this setting on to remove cross color

artifacts, which can occur when high-frequency luminance (brightness)

signals are misinterpreted as chroma (color) signals, which can cause

unwanted flickering, flashing colors or rainbow patterns.

Treble: Boost or cut the high frequencies by up to 10dB by using the

M N

Bass: Boost or cut the low frequencies by up to 10dB by using the

Buttons to change the temperature bar setting. The default setting is 0dB, at

the center of the temperature bar.

Film Mode Detect: While normally left off, turn this setting on to

compensate for authoring errors in the process of converting film programs

to video.

LFE Trim: lets you reduce the output to the separate subwoofer channel by

up to 10dB in 1dB steps, if the general level to the sub set up in the Speaker

Setup Menus seems too loud for a particular Source.

Return to main Video Modes Menu by pressing Back/Exit

Brightness: This control adjusts the level at which black is delivered. We

recommend leaving it at its factory setting, although there is no harm in

experimenting if you are using a test signal.

Night Mode: This setting is used with specially encoded Dolby Digital

programs to compress the signal so that louder passages do not disturb

others, while dialogue remains intelligible.

Contrast: This control adjusts the difference between black and white in the

picture. We recommend leaving it at its factory setting, although there is no

harm in experimenting if you are using a test signal.

•

Off: For normal listening.

Half: Applies moderate compression.

Full: Applies the most compression.

Color: This control adjusts the hue of the colors in the picture, and may

be set between 0 and 100. Select a setting in which people and objects on

screen look natural. There is no “recommended” setting, and no harm in

experimenting.

When you have finished making adjustments in the Audio Effects menu, press

the Audio Effects Button or the Back/Exit Button to clear the screen.

Sharpness: You may adjust the Sharpness setting from 0 to 100. We

recommend leaving this setting as low as possible, as contrary to what you

might expect, a less sharp image can appear clearer on screen. In addition,

increasing the Sharpness requires additional video processing, which may

lead to loss of sync with the audio or visual artifacts. However, there is no

harm in experimenting with this setting.

aDVanceD featureS

The AVR 260 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add

extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these

features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may

wish to use.

System Settings

auDIo effectS

The AVR 260 offers system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier

to use rather than directly affecting performance. These settings may be

accessed from the System Settings menu, which is selected by pressing the

AVR Button and navigating to the System line. Press the OK Button to display

the System Settings menu. See Figure 20.

Depending on the specific characteristics of your listening room, you may

wish to adjust some of the audio settings, such as tone controls, to improve

performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects menu. Press the

Audio Effects Button on the front panel or remote, and the screen shown

in Figure 19 will appear. The menu may also be accessed from the Setup

Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Audio

Effectsline.

NOTE: The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source

independently.

Figure 20 – Systems Settings Screen

Front Panel Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel messages

distracting while watching a movie. The AVR 260 allows you to dim the

front-panel lighting or turn it off altogether. When the display is partly or

fully dimmed, it will return to full brightness for five seconds whenever a

command is entered, and then it will dim again. Select On 100% for full

brightness, dim to 50% or 25% of full brightness or select Off to fully darken

the display. The light inside the Volume Control will go out when the display

is partly or fully dimmed, but the Power Indicator will always remain lit to

remind you that the AVR is powered on.

Figure 19 – Audio Effects Menu

Tone Control: This setting determines whether the treble and bass

controls are active. When it’s off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no changes.

When it’s on, the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending

upon the tone-control settings. When an analog audio source is in use and

the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is selected, setting the Tone Control to

“Off” places the unit in analog bypass mode, with no digital processing of the

analog signal.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

ADVANCED FEATURES

General aVr Settings

menu appearance

Volume Units: Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional

decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel scale is

Menu Transparency: This setting allows you to select whether video

programs will be visible when the menu system is in use. Select Normal for

used, 0dB is the maximum volume, with lower volumes measured as negative a fully-transparent background, Medium for the menu background to be

values.

partially visible or Opaque to block the view of any video programs while the

menus are on screen.

Volume Default and Volume Default Level: These two settings are

used together to program a volume level the AVR will always switch to when

turned on. This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last user

turned the volume very high.

Turn Volume Default on, and then set the Volume Default Level to the desired

turn-on volume.

Volume Status Messages: When the AVR is turned on, the volume

is adjusted or the source is changed, or if a change in the input signal is

detected, a status message will be displayed on screen. Use this setting to

select how long the message remains visible. The setting varies from 2 to 10

seconds, with a default of 3 seconds.

Unit of Measure: This setting only affects the speaker-distance settings

when performing Manual Speaker Setup. Select between meters and feet.

Menus: Some menu settings only remain in effect during the current

listening session, including the settings in the Surround Modes, Video

Modes and Audio Effects menus. This setting governs how long these menus

will remain visible after your last adjustment, varying from 5 seconds to 5

minutes, or no time-out (the menu does not disappear until you close it),

with a default of 5 seconds.

Language: Select the preferred language for the AVR’s on-screen menus

and displays: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian or Russian.

HDMI Audio to TV: This setting determines whether audio signals

received through any of the HDMI Inputs are passed through the HDMI Output

to the video display. In normal operation, leave this setting Off, as audio will

be played through the AVR rather than the video display’s built-in speakers.

However, sometimes you may wish to use the TV by itself, without using the

complete home theater system. For those occasions change this setting to On.

You may always mute the TV’s speakers when using the AVR for audio.

Setup and Slide-In Menus: This setting determines how long the setup

menus (Main Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Zone 2 Menu, all slide-in menus)

remain visible after your last adjustment. Select a timeout period of 5, 10 or

15 (the default) minutes, or no timeout, which leaves the menus on screen

until you manually clear them. We recommend setting some timeout period

to avoid the possibility of burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.

Resolution to Display: Select the highest resolution that your TV can

show. If you use HDMI, resolution selection happens automatically. If you use

analog signals, you must choose the proper resolution. Note: if you choose a

resolution that is higher than your screen can show, the picture disappears.

In this case, wait for approx. 10 seconds, as the AVR returns to the previous

resolution if the new one is not confirmed within this time. Default resolution

is 576i, which is the maximum that can be transmitted by the simplest video

connection, Composite/CVBS.

Screen Saver: Use this setting to program a timeout period for no activity

(with no menus displayed) before the AVR’s built-in screen saver begins.

Select a period of 5 (the default), 10 or 20 minutes, or turn off the screen

saver. We recommend setting some timeout period to avoid the possibility of

burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

TUNER OPERATION

As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the AVR will

serve as an easy-to-use center for both information and entertainment. This

section will help you take maximum advantage of the RDS system.

to Select tHe BuIlt-In tuner

1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel and use the

Buttons

to scroll through the source list. The last-used band (AM or FM) will be

active.

rDS tuning

2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press this button again to

switch bands (AM or FM). A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 21

will appear, with the band indicated in the middle of the screen.

When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data, the AVR will

automatically display the station’s call sign or other program service in the

Main Information Display C and on the tv screen if this is on.

rDS Display options

The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information

in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a station is

first tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station

name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the Play Button E on the

Remote enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following

sequence:

Figure 21 – FM Radio

•

The station’s call letters (PS) (with some private stations other

information too).

Use the

the front panel and graphically on screen.

Buttons to tune a station. The frequencies will be displayed in

The station’s frequency (FREQ MODE), which is always shown on the TV

On-Screen Display, is shown in the Main Information Display.

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the

Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal

The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list below.

strength is found. To switch to manual tuning, in which each press of the

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY. The display will show

NONE, when such a station is selected and PTY is active.

Buttons steps through a single frequency increment (0.05MHz for FM,

or 9kHz for AM), press the Menu Button. The Mode line will be highlighted,

and each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual

tuning modes as well as Stereo (in Automatic Mode) and Mono (in Manual

Mode).

•

A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing special information from the

broadcast station. Note that this message may scroll across the display to

permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display. Radiotext

is not shown on the TV On-Screen Display.

You may also enter the frequency of a radio station directly. In the Slide-In

Menu opened by pressing the Menu Button L with the unit in FM-Mode,

•

The current time of day (CT). Note that it may take up to two minutes

for the time to appear, in that time the letters CT are shown in the

information display when CT is selected. Please note that the accuracy of

the time data is dependent on the radio station, not the AVR.

select Direct Entry (appearing just above the preset channel listing) with

the Arrow Buttons, then press OK. The Main Information Display now shows

DIRECT IN as a slide-in information, and a * moves back and forth to indicate

that the AVR is ready for Direct Entry of the frequency. You must begin

entering numbers within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the AVR reverts to previous

Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features. If

the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Main

Information Display

message after the individual time out.

will show a NO TYPE, NO TEXTor NO TIME

mode. Now press the frequency digits. If you begin with "1" to enter a station

frequency in the 100-range, the first "1" is automatically registered as "10",

after which you may enter the third main digit and the two decimal digits.

Example: 96,50 is entered as it appears: Nine, Six, Five, Zero. 102,65 is entered

like this: One, Two, Six, Five.

In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper

operation.

A total of 30 stations (AM and FM together) may be stored as presets. When

the desired station has been tuned, press the OK Button, and two dashes will

flash in the front-panel display. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired

preset number, and confirm with the OK Button. If the preset number is

higher than 9, press the 0-Button on the Remote J first to access two-digit

numbers. If you do not press this button first, you can only enter single-digit

numbers.

M N

To tune a preset station, press the

Buttons or press the Menu Button to

view the list of programmed presets and scroll to the desired selection. Press

the OK Button to tune the station. You may also enter the preset number

using the Numeric Keys. For presets 10 through 30, press the Zero Button

J first to show a blinking 0 in the Information Display, then enter the two

digits. For example, enter preset 17 by pressing 0, then 1, then 7. If you want

to enter another two-digit preset, you must press 0 again first.

rDS operatIon

The AVR 260 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a

wide range of information to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS

is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a

description of station program type, text messages about the station or

specifics of a musical selection, and the correct time.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

TUNER OPERATION

You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps:

program Search (pty)

1. Press the Play button

Information Display

E until the current PTY is shown in the Main

An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with

Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast.

The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along

with an explanation of the PTY:

M N

or the

2. While the PTY is shown, press the CH/Page Up/Down

Buttons or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available

PTY types, as shown above starting with the PTY currently received.

•

NEWS:News

3. Press either of the

Buttons

F. The tuner begins to scan the FM

AFFAIRS:Current Affairs

INFO:Infomation

band upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that

matches the desired selection, and acceptable signal strength for quality

reception.

SPORT:Sports

EDUCATE:Educational

4. The tuner will make up to one complete scan of the entire FM band for

the next station that matches the desired PTY type and has acceptable

reception quality. If no such station is found, the display will read NONE

for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use

before the search.

DRAMA:Drama

CULTURE:Culture

SCIENCE:Sciencek

VARIED:Varied Speech Programs

POPM:Popular Music

ROCKM:Rock Music

M.O.R.M.:Middle-of-the-Road Music

LIGHTM:Classical Music

CLASSICS:Serious Classical Music

OTHERM:Other Music

WEATHER:Weather Information

FINANCE:Financial Programs

CHILDREN:Children’s Programs

SOCIAL A:Social Affairs Programs

RELIGION:Religious Broadcasts

PHONE IN:Phone-In Programs

TRAVEL:Travel and Touring

LEISURE:Leisure and Hobby

JAZZ:Jazz Music

COUNTRY:Country Music

NATIONAL:National Music

OLDIES:Oldies Music

FOLK M:Folk Music

DOCUMENT:Documentary Programs

TEST:Emergency Test

ALARM:Emergency Broadcast Information

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTE

The AVR 260 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not

only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video

equipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers

and other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR’s remote is programmed

with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other

remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remote

control.

a) Enter the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttons

and press the Input Selector again. Press the remote button of any

transport function remotable with the unit, e.g. Pause or Play

. If

the unit being programmed starts that function, the correct code has

been entered.

b) If the unit does not start the function whose button was pressed,

repeat steps 3 and 5a above with the next three-digit code number

listed in the setup code table for that brand and product type, until the

unit reacts properly on the transport function transmitted.

proGrammInG tHe remote wItH

coDeS

As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully programmed for all AVR

functions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players,

CD players and Blu-Ray players. In addition, by following one of the methods

below, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from

other manufacturers.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product

operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number

of different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certain

that not only does the Power control work, but that the volume, channel

and transport controls work as they should. If functions do not work

properly, you may need to use a different remote code.

Blu-ray control

HK Blu-ray codes in DVD Button. How to toggle between HK Blu-ray and HK

DVD control codes.

7. If the unit does not react to any code entered, if the code for your product

does not appear in the the setup-code guide on page 43, or if not all

functions operate properly, try programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

Press and hold the DVD Button until it blinks and goes out again. Then enter

code 001 for HK Blu-ray or 002 for HK DVD. Press the DVD Button once more. It

blinks 3 times to confirm entry.

auto-Search method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s remote is not listed in the code

the setup-code guide on page 43 or if the code does not seem to operate

properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search

method that follows. Note that the Auto Search method works only with units

whose Power functions can be remoted:

Note that out of the box, when first powered up, the default mode is HK Blu-

ray.

Direct code entry

This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different

products.

1. Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR remote.

2. Press and hold the Input Selector C for the type of product to be entered

(e.g., DVD, TV) more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it. It is

important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds.

1. Use the tables in the setup-code guide on page 43 to determine the

three-digit code or codes that match both the product type (e.g., VCR,

TV), and the specific brand name. If there is more than one number for a

brand, make note of the different choices.

3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-programmed, point the AVR

remote towards the unit to be programmed, and press and hold the

button . Each press of the button sends the Power signal for one setup

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote.

code number, and keeping the button down sends a series of codes from

the remote’s built-in data base, with each flash of the red light under the

Input Selector C indicating that a code has been sent. When the device

3. Press and hold the Input Selector C for the type of product to be entered

(e.g., DVD, TV) more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it. It is

important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds.

to be programmed turns off,immediately release the button F. Note

that it may take one minute or more until the right code is found and the

unit turns off.

4. If the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote has a remotable

Power on/off function, follow these steps:

a) Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to be programmed, and enter

4. When the button was not released in time after the unit turned off, the

proper code will be ”overrun”. That’s why a function test should be made:

the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttons

unit being programmed turns off, the correct code has been entered.

Press the Input Selector again, and note that the red light under

J. If the

Turn the unit on again and, while the Input Selector

still lights red,

once too. When the

unit turns off, the right code was found, when not, the code was ”overrun”.

To re-find the correct code, while the Input Selector still lights red,

repeatedly to step backwards

press the button

once, then the button

the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm

the entry.

b) If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off, continue to enter

the three-digit code numbers until the equipment turns off. At this

point, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input Selector C

press (not hold pressed) the button

through the codes available and observe the reaction of the unit at each

press. As soon as the unit turns off the correct code is found.

again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash

three times before going dark to confirm the entry.

5. Press the Input Selector

three times before going dark to confirm the entry.

again, and note that the red light will flash

5. If the Power function of the unit to be programmed cannot be remoted,

follow these steps (max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step 3 must

be repeated first):

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product

operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of

different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that

not only the Power control works, but the volume, channel and transport

controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may

need to Auto-Search for a different code, or enter a code via the Direct

Code Entry method.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTE

Note: It can take up to 10 seconds to send out 19 commands from an

Activity Button. Please continue to point the remote control at the device(s)

until all the commands on the Activity Button have been sent out. This will

ensure that all the commands are received by the device(s).

code readout

When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method, it is always

a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if

necessary. You may also read the codes to verify which device has been pro-

grammed to a specific Control Selector button.

Example: Activity Button Programming.

To program Activity Button “2” to send the following commands: turn on the

Audio receiver, turn on the TV, turn on a DVD, and turn on a Satellite receiver.

1. Press and hold the Input Selector C for the device you wish to find the

code for more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it. Release

the button and begin the next step within 20 seconds.

•

Press the Activity Button “2” and the ACTIVITY button, simultaneously.

Press the AVR device button(to change to the AVR mode)

Press the AVR POWER ON button(to turn on the Audio receiver)

Press the TV device button(to change to the TV mode)

Press the DEVICE POWER ON button(to turn on the TV)

Press the DVD device button(to change to the DVD mode)

Press the DEVICE POWER ON button(to turn on the DVD)

Press the SAT device button(to change to the SAT mode)

Press the DEVICE POWER ON button(to turn on the SAT receiver)

Press the ACTIVITY button.

2. Press the OK button

. The Input Selector Button

will then blink

green in a sequence that corresponds to the three-digit code, with a one-

second pause between each digit. Count the number of blinks between

each pause to determine the digit of the code. One blink is the number 1,

two blinks is the number 2, and so forth. Note that a rapid "Flick" (which

is shorter than a blink), is used to indicate a “0.”

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause, followed by six

blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by four blinks indicates that

the code has been set to 164.

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system

here:

DVD ________________ CD ____________

VID1/VCR_____________ VID3/TV _________

VID2/CBL/SAT _________________________

TAPE ______________________________

VID4 ______________________________

After following these steps, each time you press the Activity Button

followed by pressing the " " Button where the Activity is programmed, the

remote will send all Power On commands.

The "2" Button only sends the programmed Activity when the Activity Button

M is pressed first. Otherwise, Button "2" sends the normal, numerical 2.

Erasing Activity Buttons

Press the Activity button M and the Activity Button (0~9, or AVR POWER ON)

that you wish to program, simultaneously. The Device LED will light up.

activity programming (macros)

Activities enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of

commands with the press of a single button on the AVR’s remote control.

Once programmed, an Activity will send out up to 19 different remote codes

in a pre-determined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of

turning on your system, changing devices, or other common tasks. The AVR’s

remote can store up to eleven separate activity command sequences, one

Press the Activity button M again. The Device LED blinks three times.

Note: Any previously stored commands on an Activity Button will be erased

when new commands are stored on the same Activity Button.

programmed Device functions

Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices,

press the appropriate Input Selector C to change the remote from control

that is associated with the AVR Power On button

accessed by pressing the 0-9 Buttons

A, and ten more that are

over the AVR to the additional product. When you press any of these buttons,

it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being

controlled.

1. To start programming an activity, press the Activity button

the 0-9 buttons to be programmed or the AVR Power On button

and one of

the same time. Note that the latest selected Device LED will light red.

When operating a device other than the AVR, the controls may not correspond

exactly to the function printed on the remote or button. Some commands,

such as the volume control, are the same as they are with the AVR. Other

buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary

label on the remote.

2. Enter the steps for the activity sequence by pressing the button for the

actual command step. Although the activity may contain up to 19 steps,

each button press, including those used to change devices, counts as a

step. The Device LED will blink once to confirm each button press as you

enter commands.

For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not

follow the command printed on the remote. In order to see which function

a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 46. To use

those tables, first check the type of device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR).

Next, look at the remote control illustration belonging to the Function List.

Note that each button has a number on it.

•

Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector button

functions are changed to another device. This is also needed for

the AVR Selector button itself, as long as it’s not lit red and AVR

functions shall be programmed.

before

3. When all the steps have been entered, press the Activity button M again

to enter the commands. The red light under the Input Selector CW will

blink three times and then turn off.

To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find

the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the

device you are controlling. Most of the buttons are fairly straightforward,

as they perform identical functions for all devices, but some have other

functions for some devices.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTE

For example, if you wish to watch your TV while changing channels using your

cable box, first press the TV Button until it lights. Then press the Channel Up

Button, followed by the CBL/SAT Button.

Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices.

•

Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category.

For that reason, it is important that you check to see if the code set you

have entered operates as many controls as possible. If it appears that only

a few functions operate, check to see if another code set will work with

more buttons.

To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above, but

press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: The remote always allows volume-control punchthrough, since the

Volume and Mute controls are dedicated to the AVR.

•

Depending on the brand and product type used the functions listed in the

Function List tables may not correspond with the function the unit reacts

on the command. In these cases it’s a good idea to edit the reaction of the

unit into the corresponding line of the table or to set up a separate list.

resetting the remote memory

As you add components to your home-theater system, occasionally you may

wish to totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any

commands, activities or ”Punch-Through“ programming that you may have

done. To do this, it is possible to reset the remote to the original factory

defaults and command codes by following these steps. Note, however, that

once the remote is reset, all commands or codes that you have entered will be

erased and will need to be re-entered:

When a button is pressed on the AVR remote, the red light under the Input

Selector CW for the product being operated should flash briefly. If the

Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular

product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote, but rather that

no function is programmed for the button being pushed.

punch-through programming

1. Press the TV Device Button

simultaneously. The TV button lights up.

and the "

" number Button

The AVR 260 remote’s punch-through feature allows you to select one

component for the remote to operate, while simultaneously setting certain

groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using

the AVR to control surround modes and other audio functions, you may

operate the transport controls of your DVD player. Or while using the remote

to control video functions on your TV, you may use your cable box to change

channels.

2. Press the ” “ button three times.

3. After a number of seconds, depending on the number of commands that

are programmed and need erasing, all the Device Buttons as well as

the AVR Button blink 3 times to indicate that the remote has been

reset to the factory settings.

To program punch-through control while operating any device:

1. Press and hold the Source Selector (or AVR selector) for the main device

the remote will be operating. The Source Selector will light, go dark and

then light up again, indicating the remote is in Program mode and that

you may release the button.

2. Select the type of punch-through programming.

a) To program channel control punch-through, press the Channel Up

Button.

b) To program transport control punch-through, press the Play Button.

3. Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transport

controls you would like to be active while operating the device you

selected in the first step. The Source Selector will flash to confirm the

programming.

The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline, Carbon Zinc/

Manganese or Lithium (button cells) type. All types should be disposed of

according to the above instructions.

Instructions for users on removal and

disposal of used batteries.

Specification of included battery types.

To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the

procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual.

These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or

separate information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the

batteries included or built into the product, should never be thrown away

with general household waste. Take them to suitable collection points, where

proper treatment, recycling and recovery take place, in accordance with

national or local legislation, or European Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/

EC.

For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product,

removal may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery

centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the

battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this

procedure must be performed by authorized service centers.

Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed of helps to

save resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or

human health.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SETUP CODE TABLES

MARANTZ

MARELLI

MATSUI

MEDION

METZ

022

088

AVR

Maker (Brand) Name

HARMAN KARDON

Code Number (3 digit) List

001

091 043 040 038 020 001

031

088 077 076 075 023 011

200 096 077 076 075 011

124 092 091 090 089 083 082 079 077 076 075 057 050 046 043 039 038 034

029 023 022 020 013 011 010 007

018

043 010

102 088 078 023

100 092 046 040

094 093 080 069 059 056 053 024 019 017 009

210 209 091 040 038

207 102 092 078 077 076 075 043 022 020 010

137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128

059 056 024 019 017

108 107 104 100 099 095 088 086 084 078 071 070 068 067 061 060 054 048

047 046 033 032 027 025 023 022

020 014 008

088

069 056 024 022 020

209 020

022

200 096 077 076 075 044 038 022 020 012 011

078 060 048 047 033 025 023 022

088 083 082 029 023 022

044

BRIDGE

HARMAN KARDON

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

001

NATIONAL

NEC

NECKERMANN

NOKIA

NORDMENDE

ORION

OTTO VERSAND

PANASONIC

PATHE' MARCONI

PHILIPS

RADIO

HARMAN KARDON

ADMIRAL

AIWA

AKAI

ALBA

ARC EN CIEL

ARCAM

ARISTONA

ASA

AUTOVOX

BANG & OLUFSEN

BARCO

BASICLINE

BAUR

105 088 023

110

093 089 056 053 042 022 020 011

040 020

059 056 024 019 017

017

086 060 048 047 033 025 023 022

201 096 088 023 012

088 044 025

088

202

020

102 077 076 075

022

077 076 075 011

PHOENIX

PIONEER

PROLINE

PROTECH

QUELLE

RADIOLA

RADIOMARELLI

RBM(UK)

REDIFFUSION

SABA

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SCHNEIDER

SCOTT

SELECO

SHARP

SIEMENS

SINGER

SONY

SOUND WAVE

STERN

TANDBERG

TEKNIKA

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

THORN-FERGUSON

TIVO

BEKO

BLAUPUNKT

BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 059 056 024 019 017

BRION VEGA

BUSH

BUSH(UK)

CENTURY

COMTEL

CONTINENTAL EDISON

CROSLEY

083 082 029

203 088 023

092 043 040 020 010

044

088 023

094 093 088 080 069 059 056 024 023 019 017 009

058 018

208 205 204 068 022

092 091 043 038 023 012 010

196 086 078 060 048 047 033 025 023 022

195

199 198 105 025 022

207 043 010

077 076 075 015 011 010

105 088 023

106 103 102 091 065 064 062 043 038 016 010 006

020

198 025 022

080 056 023

195

032

059 056 024 019 017

088 023

022

091 032

038

015

022

201 199 096 088 023

044 012

022 020

195 088 023

033 022

022

197 196 099 077 076 075 062 047 024 001

047

099

018

201 199 096 088 044 012

088 043 023

099 047

088

DAEWOO

DANSAI

DECCA

DECCA(UK)

DEGRAAF

DIXI

DUMONT

DUMONT-FINLUX

DYNATRON

EMERSON

ERRES

FENNER

FERGUSON

FIDELITY

FIDELITY(UK)

FINLANDIA

FINLUX

069 059 056 024

094 093 082 080 074 072 069 059 056 053 044 040 024 019 017 009 005 003

196 197 201 103 102 099 047 024

051 052

105 096 092 063 044 043 042 037 010 001

099

199 044

088 023

TOSHIBA

TRISTAR

TRIUMPH

ULTRAVOX

UNIVERSUM

WATSON

WEGA

WEGA COLOR

WESTINGHOUSE

ZANUSSI

201 102 077 076 075 012

FISHER

077 076 075

088 043 010

023

FORGESTONE

FORMENTI

FORMENTI-PHOENIX

FUJITSU

088

195

022

198 025 022

FUNAI

GEC(UK)

GOODMANS

GORENJE

GRANADA

GRANADA(UK)

GRUNDIG

HAIER

HANSEATIC

HIFIVOX

061

GAME

043 022 010

124 034

104 033 029 022 018 010

043

200 096 077 076 075 011

028

043 022 020 010

080 059 056 024 019 017

MS(X-BOX,XBOX360)

NYKO(PS3)

001 003

005

002 004

SONY(PS2,PS3)

SERVER

APPLE

BEYOND

008 009

003

ESCIENT (FIREBALL)

HARMAN KARDON

LOGITECH

MICROSOFT

NAIM

004 005 006 007

001 002

012

003

011

HITACHI

206 101 094 093 085 082 080 069 066 061 059 058 056 055 043 035 026 024

018 015 012 010

030

206

HUMAX

HYPER

IMPERIAL

INTERFUNK

INTERVISION

ITT

ITT-NOKIA

JVC

KARCHER

KATHREIN

KENNEDY

KORTING

KRIESLER

LG(GOLDSTAR)

LOEWE

105

REQUEST

SONOS

010

013

104 088 056 033 024 023 022 020

121 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 111

100 092 046 040

100 092 058 040

092 056 053 047 043 010

068 012

124 034

025

CBL

BT CABLE

CABLETIME

CLYDE CABLE VISION

COMCAST

DECSAT CANAL

FILMNET

FOXTEL

FRANCE TELECOM

GEC

JERROLD

PHILIPS

007

016 012 011 008

017

014

010

020 018

019

021 013

017

022 001

023

002

088 023

060 048 047 033 025 023 022

022

027

088 023 022 020

099 091 047 038

058

201

LOEWE OPTA

LOGIK

LUXOR

M ELECTRONIC

MAGNADYNE

PIONEER

SAGEM

088 023

028

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SETUP CODE TABLES

SAMSUNG

SATBOX

024 003 002

004

KENWOOD

KLH

069

068

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

TELESERVICE

TIVO

TUDI

UNITED CABLE

VISIOPASS

026 025 006 005

011

029 030

027

001

LG(GOLDSTAR)

LINN

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MITSUBISHI

NAD

066 064 055 005 010

031

056

059

036 023

062

009

WESTMINSTER CABLE

007

ONKYO

048 009

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROCEED

PROSCAN

RCA

SAMSUNG

SHARP

SONY

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

044 035 030 024 008

056 016

065 041 038 018 027

060

004 003 037

054 053 017

028

167 045 043 011 012 015

004 003

SAT

AIWA

441

333

411 301

432

AKAI

ALBA

AMSTRAD

ANKARO

ASTRO

BARCOM

BLAUPUNKT

BUSH

421

483 482 481 480 479 478 477 476

421

390 338

406 348

353

313

302 303 305

347

424 411 406 367 364 363 353 352 348 345

310 309

067 058 009

063 030

064 055 005

039

BUSH(UK)

CANAL

ZENITH DIVX

CANAL DIGITAL

CANAL PLUS (CANAL+)

DIRECTV

ECHOSTAR

FERGUSON

FINLUX

AUX_CD

AIWA

AKAI

ARCAM

170 156 118 111 072

184 177 050

221 217

FOXTEL

FTE

316

380

AUDIOMECA

BSR

221

044

FUBA

421 347 314

411

390 367 353 338 315

411 406

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO

CAPETRONIC

CARVER

109 015

004

070

GOODMANS

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

186 185 145

HUMAX

307

CROWN

042

ITT

367

DENON

213 188 187

ITT-NOKIA

KATHREIN

KOSMOS

KYOTO GMI ATLAN

LEMON

367

FISHER

FUNAI

GRUNDIG

HAITAI

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

068 055

126

228 227 226 225 221 217

214 099

190 054 025 002 001 003

093

390 380 333 301

380

443

474

LOEWE

475

LORENZEN

MARANTZ

MASPRO

METZ

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MULTISTAR

NEC

NETA P562

NOKIA

NORSAT

OTTO VERSAND

PACE

PACE MSS SERIES

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PREMIERE

QUADRAL

QUELLE

RADIOLA

RADIX

SAMSUNG

SAT

SCHNEIDER

SIEMENS

SKY

474 465 464 463 461

333

406 353

390

380

373 346 336 330

440

367

346

JVC

196 195 176

181 178 176 151 148 079 078 062 030

012

087 016

221 217

102 077

113 039

193 192 191 084 058

184 062

194

221 217

032

KENWOOD

KYOCERA

LG(GOLDSTAR)

LINN

LUXMAN

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MBL

MCINTOSH

MERIDIAN

MITSUBISHI

MITSUMI

NAD

NAIM

NAKAMICHI

NEC

ONKYO

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

390

424 367 364 363 353 348

367

424 331

424 421 353 333 332 319

152

198 197 074 013

221 217

229 201 200 199

069

203 202 175 171 046 045 038 037

204 183 158 119 109 075 015

209 149 138 039

215 162 161 131 123 112 100 094 071

308

473 472 471 470 469 468 467 466

390

353

347

432 427 380

427

353

390 338

PIONEER

PRIMARE

PROTON

RCA

REALISTIC

REVOX

059

210

150

166 164 108 105 104 095 093 058

221

306

SKY MASTER

SKYLAB

433

421

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

028

172 157 081 047

TECHNISAT

TELECOM

TELEFUNKEN

THORN-FERGUSON

TOPFIELD

VIASAT

347

341

383

SANYO

SHARP

SHERWOOD

168 095 082 068 033

181 180 167 159 151 114 105 058

243 242 241 240 239 238 237 236 235 234 233 232 231 230 133 105 058 041

003

367 364 348 363 353 352 345 323

311

312

SIGNATURE

SONY

040

217 212 208 207 206 205 163 139 132 118 116 115 103

VORTEC

442 432

T&A

222 001

WISI

427 347 326 327 322 304

TEAC

154 146 137 121 110 107 106 086 085 058 011

ZEHNDER

ZENITH

427 380

344

TECHNICS

THETA DIGITAL

THOMSON

THORENS

TOSHIBA

UNIVERSUM(QUELLE)

VICTOR

YAMAHA

250 249 248 247 246 245 244

039

252 217

221 217

173 155 151 097 074 013

225 223 221 220 217 002

120

DVD

APEX DIGITAL

ARCAM

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

DENON

061

029

040

169 135 061 053 031 019

051 019 020

004 003

001 002

006

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

SETUP CODE TABLES

QUALREAFT

QUELLE

RADIOLA

RCA

REALISTIC

REX

ROADSTAR

SABA

450

AUX_VCR

427 409 407 398 355 354 348 344 311

409 391 349

362

448 447 350 349 339 319 315

390 344

448 355

442 390 347 344 309

AIWA

452 448 421 416 373 355 344 339

450 455 449 403 392 390 353 344

436 421 373 368 361

448 407 339

455

390 344

409 391 349

448

455

466 465

450

AKAI

ALBA

AMSTRAD

ANITECH

ARC EN CIEL

ARISTONA

ASTRA

ASTRO SOUND

ATLANTIC

AUDIOSONIC

AWA

BANG & OLUFSEN

BAUR

BLAUPUNKT

BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 390 344

BRAUN

BUSH

CANON

CONDOR

CROWN

CROWN/ONWA

DAEWOO

DECCA

DECCA(UK)

DEGRAAF

DUAL

DUMONT

DYNATECH

ELBE

SAISHO

436

353 319

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

SANYO

SBR

SCHAUB LORENZ

SCHNEIDER

SEG

SELECO

SHARP

SIEMENS

SINGER

SONY

SUNSTAR

SUPERTEC

SYLVANIA

TANDBERG

TEAC

455 450 396 392 367 366 362 357 354 309

347 344

451 449 373 319 315

382 354

455 344

390 344

458 457 456 455 354

447 437 429 409 407 398 391 389

455 448 409 396 391 354 349 339

448 396

455 390 344

448 358 350 349

409 398 391 319

455

458 457 456 381 377 352 351 348 339

448 339

455 448

448 353 339

427 332

448 344 339

455 448

447 407

390 344

448 447

450

455 448

441 390 347 344

435 390 385 344

458 457 456 455 449 435 431 408 404 400 394 390 385

383 344

807 804 802 801 803 805 806 808

455 453 390 380 353 344 309

447

436 421 373 368 361

447

455

368 361 309

448

455 369 368 361 309

455 448 348 344 339

354

448 354 349 339 318 315

455 448 390 344

455 448 354 339 315

448 339

448 336

448

455 448 427 373 362 339 332 311

438 435 431 422 408 404 400 394 390 385 383 344 301

354 315

449 448 447 446 443 407 403 354 353 349 344 339 319 318 315

332 319 315

448

448 339

TEC

TECHNICS

TELEFUNKEN

TELERENT

TEMPEST

TENSAI

THOMSON

THORN

THORN-FERGUSON

ELTA

EMERSON

FERGUSON

FINLADIA

FINLUX

FISHER

FUJITSU

TIVO

TOSHIBA

TRANSONIC

UHER

ULTRAVOX

UNIVERSUM

VICTOR

WATSON

WELTBLICK

YAMAHA

YOKO

ZANUSSI

ZENDER

FUNAI

455

396 344

455

GARANADA(UK)

GBC(UK)

GOODMANS

GRAETZ

GRANADA

GRANADA(UK)

GRUNDIG

HANSEATIC

HARMAN KARDON

HIFIVOX

407

354

455 448 373 368 361 355 354 350 339

390 344

455 449 447 409 349 319 315

354 318

443 409 398 391 354

455 354

336 302 303

390 344

458 457 456 455 449 448 447

441

455

344 336

455 448 398

390 344

390

HITACHI

449 438 390 387 374 344 339 325 318

IMPERIAL

INTERFUNK

INTERVISION

ITT

ITT-NOKIA

JENSEN

JVC

KARCHER

KENDO

455 448 396 339

455 354

455 448

403 390 344 319 315

455 450 403 390 344 319 315 449

344

441 435 390 385 347 344

455 354

AUX_HDTV

APEX

614 616

612

604

607 608 609 610 611

605

601 612

603

618

DISH NETWORK

MAGNAVOX

MOTOROLA

RCA

SAMSUNG

TATUNG

TIVO

403

KENWOOD

KOERTING

KUBA

347 344 319

455

448 447

807 804

602 606 619

ZENITH

LG(GOLDSTAR)

LLOYD

LOEWE OPTA

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MATSUI

455 448 355 336

448 339

455 409 391 382 354

362

409 391 373 354 350 336

436

448 355 349 339 319 315

409 398 391

AUX_PVD

DAEWOO

ECHOSTAR

EXPRESSVU

HUGHES

HYUNDAI

KEEN

704 701

716 715 714

714

727 717

718

709

723 710

724 717 711 727

719

719 727

726 725 712 710 708

712 710

724 723 722 721 720 713 707

MEMOREX

METZ

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PROSCAN

RCA

REPLAYTV

SONICBLUE

SONY

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MULTITECH

NATIONAL

NEC

409 398

455 454 398 376 354 353 347

455 448 398 368 354 339

407

390 347 344 336

458 457 456 455 427 409 390 354 344 319 311

448

NECKERMANN

NESCO

NOKIA

403 390 344 319 315

442 441 390 347 344 339

350 349

455 448 427 373 332 311

AUX_TIVO

COMCAST TiVo

COX TiVo

NORDMENDE

OPTONICA

ORION

808

806

803

805

801

807

804

802

803

DIRECTV TiVo

HUMAX TiVo

Nero LiquidTV TiVo

PIONEER TiVo

TiVo HD XL DVR

TiVo HD DVR

OSAKI

455 448 355 339

458 457 456 455 447 398 354

448

448 447 437 429 407 389 388

390 344

455 446 445 409 391 382 354 350 349 343 341 306

445 413 354 347

448 339

OTTO VERSAND

PALLADIUM

PANASONIC

PATHE' MARCONI

PHILIPS

TiVo Series2™ DT DVR

TOSHIBA TiVo

PIONEER

PROLINE

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

FUNCTION LIST

AVR

AVR Zone 2

Radio

Blu-ray/DVD

DVDR

No.

BUTTON Name

AVR

Blu-ray/DVD

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

3 4

AVR Power Off

Device Power On

Power On

Device Power Off

Power Off

Off

CBL/SAT

INPUT SEL

DVD

INPUT SEL

Radio

INPUT SEL

Game

INPUT SEL

Media Server

INPUT SEL

AUX

INPUT SEL

Audio Effects

Video Modes

10 11

Surround Modes

Last

Activity

Back/Exit

Disc Menu

Left <

Right >

Back/Exit

Clear

Exit

Disc Menu

Left

EZRecord

Disc Menu

Left

Left <

Right >

Left <

Right >

Left <

Right >

Left <

Right >

Right

Enter

Down

Red

Down

Angle

Subtitle

Audio

Zoom

Down

Angle

Subtitle

Audio

Zoom

Green

Yellow

Blue

35 36 37 38

Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up

Channel/Page

Down

Channel/Page

Down

Channel/Page

Down

Channel/Page

Down

Channel/Page

Down

Mute

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Prev Step

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

PR-/Previous

Pause

Volume +

Volume -

Pause

Next Step

REW

PR+/Next

Reverse

Play

Rew(

Play(

)

Rew(

)

Rew(

)

Rew(

)

Rew(

)

Play( )

)

Play(

)

Play(

)

Play(

)

Play

)

FF(

)

FF(

)

FF(

)

FF(

)

FF(

Forward

Stop

Record

AVR Settings

Info Settings

Source Settings

Sleep

AVR

Info

AVR

Info

AVR

Info

AVR

Info

AVR

Info

Setup

Sleep

Setup

Sleep

52 53 54 55

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

FUNCTION LIST

Server

DMC1000

Game

AUX

PVD

No.

DMC250

CBL/SAT

UR Function

HDTV

VCR

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

INPUT SEL

Radio

AVR Power Off

Power On

Play

Power On

Off

Power Off

Stop

Power Off

INPUT SEL

Radio

INPUT SEL

Radio

INPUT SEL

Audio Effects

Video Modes

INPUT SEL

Audio Effects

Video Modes

INPUT SEL

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Back

Enter

Prev.Ch

Instant Replay

Return

Source

Disc Menu

Left <

Right >

Enter

Back

Exit

Clear

Start

Exit/Cancel

Exit

Clear

Disc Menu

Left <

Right >

Enter

DVD Menu

Left

Osd

Left <

Right >

Left <

Right >

Left

Right

Select

Right

Enter

Set up

Down

Angle

Subtitle

Audio

Zoom

Down

Angle

Subtitle

Audio

Zoom

Down

Red

Open/Close

Random Play

Repeat

Caption

Fav.Ch

Mts

Mark

Green

Repeat

Jump Up

Jump Down

Channel Up

Channel Down

Yellow

Blue

Intro Scan

(+10)

Aspect

Channel Up

Channel Down

Channel Up

Channel Down

Channel Up

Scan Up

Scan Down

CH+

CH-

Channel Down

Disk Skip

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Text Cancel

Text Off

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Slow Down

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Skip Down

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Back

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Last Clip

Pause

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Scan Down

Pause

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume -

Pause

Next/Step

Text Timed

Text Reveal

Text On

Slow Up

Skip Up

R. Search

Play

Replay

Next Clip

Rewind

Play

Scan Up

Rew

Rew(

)

Rew(

)

Rewind

Play

)

Play(

)

Play(

Play

)

FF(

)

FF(

Text Index

F. Search

Stop

Fast Forward

Stop

Fast Forward

Stop

Record

AVR

Record

AVR

Subtitle

AVR

Time

Record

AVR

Record

Rec

AVR

Info

AVR

Info

Setup

Sleep

Setup

Sleep

TV/VCR

Sleep

Program

Sleep

TV/VCR

Sleep

TV/DVR

Sleep

TV/VCR

Sleep

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

TROUBLEShOOTINg gUIDE

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power

Power Switch 0 is pushed

•

Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet

Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound or

picture

•

Intermittent input connections

Mute is on

•

Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure

Press Mute button

Volume control is down

Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker;

Protect Warning in Display

•

Amplifier is in protection mode due to

possible short

•

Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker

ends

•

Amplifier is in protection mode due to

internal problems

•

Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

No sound from surround or center • Incorrect surround mode

•

Select a mode other than Stereo

speakers

•

Input is mono

There is no surround information from mono sources (except with

Theater and Hall surround modes)

Incorrect configuration

Stereo or Mono program material

•

Check speaker mode configuration

Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information from

nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to remote

commands

•

Weak batteries in remote

Wrong device selected

•

Change remote batteries

Press the AVR Selector

Remote sensor

is obscured

Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or connect

remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

Letters flash in the Channel

•

Local interference

•

Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights,

motors or other electrical appliances

Digital audio feed paused

•

Resume play for DVD/Blu-ray

Indicator Display

Audio stops

and Digital

Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

No picture or on-screen

information on the TV screen

•

AVR Resolution to Display is not correct, too

high or too low.

•

Select correct Resolution as described on page 19 "Resolution To

Display"

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have

made for speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital input assignments

as well as the tuner presets. After a reset the unit will be returned to the

factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered.

processor reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the displays seem abnormal,

the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system’s memory or

microprocessor.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic

discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or

microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait

at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and

check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may

clear the problem.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon

service depot.

To clear the AVR’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output

level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit

in Standby by pressing the System Power Control button

hold the OK button for five seconds.

1. Next press and

The unit will turn on automatically and show the word RESET in the Display

for a few seconds. Then it reverts to normal ON status. Note that once you

have cleared the memory in this manner, it is necessary to re-establish all

system configuration settings and tuner presets.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

TEChNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Selectivity

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

400kHz, 70dB

80dB

90dB

Audio Section

Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC)

65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

AM Tuner Section

Seven-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel, with all channels driven

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

522–1620kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

10kHz, 30dB

Front L & R channels:

50 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Center channel:

50 Watts

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Video Section

Video Format

PAL/NTSC

1Vp-p/75 ohms

Input Level/Impedance

Output Level/Impedance

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video)

Video Frequency Response

(Component Video)

HDMI™

Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels:

50 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

120 Watts per channel into 6 ohms

@1kHz, <1% THD, one channel driven.

10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

Version 1.3a

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level)

General

200mV/47k ohms

100dB

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 220-230V 50/60Hz

Standby < 1W,

540W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding

(Pro Logic® etc.)

Dolby® Digital (AC-3)

DTS®

40dB

55dB

Dimensions (Max)

Width

Height

440mm

165mm

382mm

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

Depth

10Hz –130kHz

35 Amps

Weight

14,0 kg

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Rise Time

Slew Rate

40V/µsec**

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

87.5–108.0MHz

IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB (DIN)

Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

Stereo Separation

Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries,

Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed

to Entertain and The Bridge II logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries,

Incorporated.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby True HD", "Dolby Digital Plus", “Dolby,”“Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS-HD Master Audio", "DTS-HD", "DTS","DTS ES","Neo:6"and"96/24" are trademarks of

DTS,Inc.

SA-CD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.

Faroudja and DCDi by Faroudja are trademarks of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned

by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home

and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET

appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type

AVR Source

Digital Audio Connection

Analog Audio Connection

Video Connections

Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV

or other device that delivers

television programs

CBL/SAT

HDMI 2

Analog 1

HDMI 2

DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu- DVD

ray Disc, HD-DVD player

HDMI 1

Analog 2

Analog 5

HDMI 1

Media Server, including

Harman Kardon DMC 1000

Media Server

Optical 2

S-Video 1

Optical 1

HDMI 3

Coax Front

Analog 3

Analog 4

Analog Front

Component 1*

HDMI 3

Composite Front (not used for

audio-only devices)

Video game console

Any audio or video device,

e.g., CD player, camcorder,

cassette deck

Game

AUX

Recorder

Any

AUX

Coaxial 1 or 2 input and

Coaxial Output

Any

Analog 4 inputs and outputs Composite OR S-Video 2 input

and output

Portable audio player

Stereo Jack (use mini-plug

cable, not included)

*Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non-display device. Do not connect your television’s or video display’s video output to the AVR at any time.

Not required.

Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults

Cable/Sat

DVD/Blu-ray

Media Server

Radio

Game

AUX

Surround Modes Logic 7 Movie

(Auto Select)

Logic 7 Movie

Video Input

Audio Input

Resolution to

Display

HDMI 2

576i

HDMI 1

576i

S-Video 1

Optical 2

576i

N/A

576i

Component 1

Optical 1

576i

HDMI 3

576i

Composite Front

Coaxial Front

576i

Audio Auto

Polling

Zone 2 Audio

Analog 1

Analog 2

Analog 5

N/A

Analog 3

Analog 4

Analog Front

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET

Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

All Digital and 2-Channel Analog

Audio Inputs

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio

Inputs*

Audio Input

Your Settings

Left/Right Speakers

Center Speaker

Left/Right Surround Speakers

Left/Right Surround Back Speakers

Subwoofer

Left/Right Speakers Crossover

Center Speaker Crossover

Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover

100Hz

Large*

N/A*

0dB

Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz

Subwoofer Mode

Subwoofer Size

LFE

8 inch

0dB

Front Left Level

Center Level

0dB

Front Right Level

Surround Right Level

Surround Back Right Level

Surround Back Left Level

Surround Left Level

Sub Level

0dB

* Note: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are “direct” inputs whose signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speakers are always full-range

and cannot be adjusted. The settings are global for the remaining audio inputs.

Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position

Front Left

Distance From Speaker to Listening Position

Your Delay Settings

3 meters

0mS

Center

Front Right

Surround Right

Surround Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back Left

Subwoofer

A/V Sync Delay

Table A5 – Source Settings

Cable/Sat

Surround Modes

Video Input

DVD/Blu-ray

Media Server

Radio

Game

AUX

Audio Input

Resolution to Display

Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name

Audio Auto Polling

Zone 2 Audio

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET

Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings

Default

Off

Cable/Sat

DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

Tone Control

Treble

0dB

Off

Bass

LFE Trim

Night Mode

Off

Table A7 – Video Modes Settings

Default

Cable/Sat

DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

Video Mode

Brightness*

Contrast*

Processor Off

Color*

Sharpness*

Picture Adjust

Noise Reduction**

Auto Fit

0ff

MPEG Noise

Reduction**

0ff

Cross Color

Suppressor**

Off

Film Mode Detect**

* Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom.

* * Note: These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected.

Table A8 – Surround Modes

Default

Cable/Sat

DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

Auto Select

Logic 7 Movie or

native digital format

Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker

Reference

Stereo

7 CH Stereo

Movie

Logic 7 Movie

Music

Logic 7 Music

Game

Logic 7 Game

Center Width*

Dimension*

Panorama*

Off

* Note: These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music mode has been selected. Access these settings by selecting the Edit option.

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET

Table A9 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input

Cable/Sat

DVD/Blu-ray

Media Server

Device Type (if changed)

Product Code

Game

AUX

Table A10 – System Settings

Feature

Default

On 100%

Your Setting

Front Panel Dimmer

Volume Units

Volume Default

Volume Default Level

Unit of Measure

Language

Off

-25dB

Feet

English

Off

HDMI Audio to TV

OSD Transparency

Volume/Status Messages

Menus

Normal

3 seconds

5 seconds

15 minutes

5 minutes

Setup and Slide-In Menus

Screen Saver

Table A11 – Zone 2 Settings

Source Input

Device Type (if changed)

Your Settings

Status

Off

Source

Cable/Sat

-25dB

Volume

Surround Back Amps

Main Room

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329

www.harmankardon.com

Part No. CQX1A1318W

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Graco Flat Panel Television ISPC089BB User Manual
Graco Patio Furniture 9651 9744 User Manual
Grizzly Log Splitter h8170 User Manual
Grizzly Sander G0449 User Manual
Haier Dishwasher HDW9 AFM User Manual
Harbor Freight Tools Automobile Accessories 34313 User Manual
Harbor Freight Tools Pasta Maker 4832 User Manual
Honeywell All in One Printer K5404V9 User Manual
HP Hewlett Packard Laptop XF300 User Manual
Huffy Fitness Equipment 111 500 User Manual