Harman-Kardon AVR 3600 manual

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near wa ter . 6. The A/V receiver’ s cabinet may be c leaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any of [...]

3 SAFE T Y INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 3600 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the volta ge requirements for y[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Speaker Connections 18 Subwoofer 18 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 18 Audio Connections 18 Digital Audio 19 Analo[...]

5 INTRODUCTION Please register your A VR 3600 at www .harmankardon.com. NOTE: Y ou’ll need the product’ s serial number . At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon ® product! For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon ® mission has been to share a pas[...]

6 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM/SIRIUS ® * tuner • Analog Audio 1 through 5 • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Audio/Video Inputs • Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • T wo Component Video 1 00MHz • Four HDMI ™ (V .1.3a with Deep Color ) • Faroudja DCDi Cinema ™ video processing  T ransc[...]

7 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROL S Re s olution Navigation Video Mode s S ource Li s t Back/Exit OK Navigation Headphone Jack/Ez S et/E Q Microphone Input Digital Audio Input s (Optical and C oaxial Front) Remote IR S en s or U S B Port Video Front Input Analog Audio Front Input s S urround Mode s Audio Effect s S etup S tandby/On S witch Info S etting s V[...]

8 FRONT - P ANEL CONTROL S Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: • Main Power Of f: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear - panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. • Standby: Amber indicates tha t the AVR is ready to be turned on. • On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white. NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever a[...]

9 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS Analog 1-5 Input s 6 /8 C hannel Input s Video 1, 2 & 3 Input s Remote IR Input Zone 2 IR Input S IRIU S T uner The Bridge III Remote IR Output HDMI 1-4 Input s HDMI Monitor Output Video Monitor Output C enter S peaker Output s S witched A C Acce ss ory Outlet Main Power S witch C omponent 1 & 2 Input s S urround[...]

10 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control. 6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACD ™ , Blu-ray Disc ™ or HD-DVD, or an y other external dec[...]

11 REAR - P ANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable (but does not have an HDMI input), connect these jacks to the video display . NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monit[...]

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS AVR Power Off AVR P ower On S ource S elector s Audio Effect s Alphanumeric Key s S oft key s Volume Mute Device Power On Device Power Off S urround Mode s Video Mode s OK Navigation Activity Menu Di s c Menu C hannel S leep S etting s Learn T ran s port C ontrol s IR T ran s mitter Len s La s t Back/Exit Light Reco[...]

13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices, including the AVR itself and an iP od docked in the included The Bridge III. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. T o opera te a component, press its Selector button to change the device[...]

14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Soft keys: These buttons are used with some source devices. See T able A13 in the appendix for details. They are also used with a T eletext-capable television if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers T eletext ser vice. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been select- ed, this control selects a pre[...]

15 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Info Back/Exit Menu IR T ran s mitter Mute Navigation Power Off Not U s ed Zone S elector OK T ran s port C ontrol s Zone Indicator Volume C ontrol s Back/Exit Menu S ource S elector s S leep S etting s Info S etting s AVR OFF ZR 60 NOTE: T o make it easier to follo w the instructions throughout the manual that re[...]

16 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone system with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an A-BUS device. It may be used to control the power , volume and mute functions or to select a source input for the remote zone, and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to one[...]

17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THE A TER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother . Ty pical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver , which controls the system; a disc player; [...]

18 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver , the speakers, the video display , and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab- lished the CEA ® color -coding standard. See T able 1. T able 1 – Connection Color Guide Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an ampli[...]

19 CONNECTIONS NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multi- channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc. The AV[...]

20 CONNECTIONS audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10. Figure 10 – Composite Video Component video separates the video signal into three com[...]

21 SPE AKER PL ACEMENT Optimally , the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center . The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen. The fro[...]

22 G ETT I N G S T A R T E D T able 2 – Source Assignment W orksheet Source Device T ype Best Video Video Input Best Audio Audio Input Analog Audio Connection Assigned Connection Assigned (may Input for (HDMI, DVI, (HDMI, Optical, be one digital Recording or Component, Coaxial, 2-Ch plus one or more Multizone Composite) Analog, 6-/8-Ch analog) Op[...]

23 G ETT I N G S T A R T E D 6. Decide which audio inputs to connect to each source: Assign only one unique digital audio input to each digital source. Assign analog audio inputs to analog sources, or as secondary connections for digital sources for backup, for recording or to make the source available to the multizone system. • Any source using [...]

24 INST ALL A TION Y ou are no w ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver , turn off all devices, including the AVR 3600, and unplug their power cords. Don’t pl ug in any of the power cor ds u ntil yo u have fini s he d makin g all of yo u r connection s . The receiver generates heat. S[...]

25 INST ALL A TION STEP NINE – Install a Multizone System The AVR 3600 offers several methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home. IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing con- cealed wiring, particularly all [...]

26 INST ALL A TION Leave the Zone Selector Switch at the bottom in the Zone 1 position for normal use. If the remote seems to operate intermittently , or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the Setup Button or one of the Source Selectors to light, check or replace the batteries. STEP TWEL VE – Program Sour ces Into the Remote The AV[...]

27 INST ALL A TION 2. There are several ways to turn on the AVR from Standby mode. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. b) Using the remote, press the AVR P ower On Button or any of the Source Selectors. NOTES: • An y time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote, the remote will switch device modes. T o control the recei[...]

28 INITI A L SE TUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 3600 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver . USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM Although it’ s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-scre[...]

29 INITI A L SE TUP NOTE: The AVR 3600 will automatically set its master volume to – 25dB. STEP FOUR – After you select “Continue”, the screen shown in Figure 22 will appear . Select the number of speakers in your system. Select 5.1 if no surround back speakers are present, or if the surround back channels will be used for multizone operati[...]

30 INITI A L SE TUP selected. If not, the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the Info Settings menu. If you don’t want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source, lea ve this setting at its default of Off. The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only “audio- only” sou[...]

31 INITI A L SE TUP Resolution From Sour ce: Informational only . Indicates the resolution of the video output by the source device. HDMI Bypass: When an HDMI source signal is in use and the system includes an HDMI-capable display , the HDMI Bypass mode passes the source signal directly to the HDMI output, bypass- ing all video processing within th[...]

32 OPER A T ION Now that you ha ve installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are read y to begin enjoying your home theater system. TURNING ON THE A VR 3600 Flip the rear -panel Main Power Switch to the “ON” position. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber , indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and[...]

33 OPER A T ION your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity ra ting of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88 dB. T o adjust the Calibra tion Offset, press the Setup Button and scroll to the System Setup menu, then select it. Scroll to the Dolby Volume Cali[...]

34 OPER A TION Use the 1 / 5 Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station (or channel for SIRIUS Radio), as displayed on the front panel and on screen. The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the 1 / 5 Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal strength is found. T o s witch to manual tuning[...]

35 OPER A TION section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing. NOTES: 1. Analog and digital audio signals are not converted to the other format. 2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording. Proprietary forma ts such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using th[...]

36 OPER A TION NOTE: The iT unes a pplication allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode. The AVR 3600 cannot override this setting. While a selection is playing, the song title and playmode icon will appear in the front-panel Message Display . If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 3600 and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode, the No[...]

37 OPER A TION Virtual Surr ound: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide and Reference modes. Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number of speakers used for playback: • 2 CH STEREO use[...]

38 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 3600’ s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 3600 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments a vailable are described. AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND Audio signals o[...]

39 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “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, b[...]

40 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS are unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus. Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker Placement section, and connect them to the A VR. Consult the owner’ s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer’ s Web si[...]

41 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1 channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information. NOTE: When the Surround Back speakers are set to “Zone 2” , they will not be configured during the EzSet/EQ process. T o use the speakers in the main listening area, configure them as “On” [...]

42 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS STEP FOUR – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver , the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer , ima ging becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to[...]

43 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS jagged edges and moiré patterns seen with less advanced processing. The “T orino” video processing chip generates on-screen graphics in high definition, and blends it with the incoming video, so that you can continue to watch a program while using system menus. The video processor automatically provides the best picture[...]

44 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS objects or the scrolling credits in a film, or if the image a ppears to “pixellate” into blocks, change the MPEG Noise Reduction setting from Off to Low , Medium or High. Cross Color Suppr essor: T urn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts, which can occur when high-frequency luminance (brightness) signals are [...]

45 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern tha t may surround the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rear - projection video displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the a vailable controls, contact the video display manufacturer’ s authorized s er vi ce repre[...]

46 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS HDMI Audio to TV : Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display . In normal operation, lea ve this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. T o use the TV by itself, without the home thea ter system, turn this setting On. Mute the TV’ s speakers when using the A[...]

47 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated activities. It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending commands after Power On, and the component may not be ready to respond to commands immediately after po wering on. T o program, or “record” an activity , follo w these steps: 1. T o enter Program mode[...]

48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symtom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Power Switch is turned on • Check whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Secure all input and speaker connections or picture ?[...]

49 T able A2 – Source Setting Defaults Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Music Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Component 1 HDMI 3 Composite Front The Bridge III Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1[...]

50 T able A4 – Delay Setting Defaults Distance From Speaker to Y our Delay Settings Y our Delay Settings Speaker Position Listening Position Position 1 Position 2 Front Left 12 feet Center 12 feet Front Right 12 feet Surround Right 10 feet Surround Left 10 feet Surround Back Right 10 feet Surround Back Left 10 feet Subwoofer 12 feet A/V Lip Sync [...]

APPENDIX 51 T able A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Device T ype Surround Modes Video Input The Bridge III Audio Input The Bridge III Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name N/A Audio Auto Polling N/A Zone 2 Audio The Bridge III Dolby Volume T able A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/S[...]

T able A8 – Surround Modes Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width * 0 Dimension * 0 Panorama * Off * Note: These settings are only available w[...]

53 APPENDIX T able A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device T ype (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX T able A10 – System Settings Feature Default Y our Settings Front -Panel Dimmer On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level – 25dB Unit of Measure Feet Language English HD[...]

54 T able A 12 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1) • Dol[...]

55 APPENDIX T able A 12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, Movie back channel. 3/2/.0 or .1, EX • Analog (2-channel) • T uner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pr[...]

56 APPENDIX T able A 12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, a matrix-encoded surround presentation. 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • DTS-ES Matrix • DTS-ES Discr[...]

57 APPENDIX 1 2 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39 40 26 27 28 29 30 35 31 32 33 36 34 4 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 55 53 54 56 49 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 40 when using the Function List. Figure 40 – Remote Control Function List Reference[...]

58 APPENDIX T able A13 – Remote Contr ol Function List Radio Media Server No. Button Name A VR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge 01 A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On 02 A VR Power Off A VR Power Off A VR Power Off A VR Power Off A VR Power Off AVR P ower [...]

59 APPENDIX T able A13 – continued AUX No. Button Name Cable/SA T Game CD HDTV PVD TiVO VCR 01 AVR P ower On A VR Power On A VR Power On AVR P ower On AVR P ower On AVR P ower On A VR Power On AVR P ower On 02 AVR P ower Off A VR Power Off A VR Power Off AVR P ower Off AVR P ower Off AVR P ower Off A VR Power Off AVR P ower Off 03 Device Power On[...]

60 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 157 158 159[...]

61 APPENDIX T able A16 – continued TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number T A TUNG 063 TECHNICS 181 TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 Y AMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122 T abl[...]

CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 G[...]

63 APPENDIX T able A21 – Remote Control Product Codes: Cable Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE ST AR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G .I. 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 06[...]

64 APPENDIX CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SAMSUNG 003 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 221 222 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWA Y 124 211 VIEWST AR [...]

65 A VR 3600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 85 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L & R channels: 85 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 85 W[...]

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