Harman AVR 2600 manual

A V R 2600 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER O WN ER’S M ANUAL AVR 2600 OM cover.qxd 4/29/09 12:14 PM Page 3[...]

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 2600 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 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoofer 16 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 16 Audio Connections 16 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 17 Video Connections 17 Dig[...]

5 INTRODUCTION Please register your A VR 2600 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 Composite Video • Front-panel Composite Video • T wo Component Video 1 00MHz • Four HDMI ™ (V .1.3a with Deep Color ) • Faroudja DCDi Cinema ™ video processing  T[...]

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 Video Front Input U S B Port 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 u[...]

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 NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for HDCP-copy- protected sources. • Composite video signals are upscaled to as high as 1080i and available at these outputs. If your video display’ s best connection is component video, it is the only video conn[...]

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS SETUP INFO SLEEP 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 T ran s port C ontrol s IR T ran s mitter Len s La s t Back/Exit[...]

13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 2600 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices, including the AVR itself and an iP od docked in an optional 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 Menu Button: This button is used within the Now Playing menu for the tuner (including SIRIUS Radio), and The Bridge III, and to display the main menu on some source devices. T o display the AVR 2600’ s main menu, press the Setup Button. Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector , then this b[...]

15 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; a source component for televisi[...]

16 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[...]

17 CONNECTIONS be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio forma ts, including Dolby T rueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. 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[...]

18 CONNECTIONS Figure 10 – Composite Video Component video separates the video signal into three compo- nents – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables. See Figure 11. Figure 11 – Component Video If it’ s available on your video display , an HDMI [...]

19 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[...]

20 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[...]

21 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 [...]

22 INST ALL A TION The Bridge III Insert iPod Model NANO iPod nano, 1st and 2nd genera tion 5G (VIDEO 60GB) iPod, 5th genera tion (60GB, 80GB), and iPod c lassic (160GB) 5G (VIDEO 30GB) iPod, 5th genera tion (30GB), and iPod c lassic (80GB) 13 iPod nano, 3rd and 4th genera tion 12, 14 iPod touch – install large bumper; iPhone or iPhone 3G – ins[...]

23 INST ALL A TION STEP SIX – Connect AM Antenna Assemble the included AM antenna (see Figure 18) and connect it to the AM and Ground antenna terminals. The antenna is not polar- ized, and either lead may be connected to either terminal. Figure 18 – AM Antenna Assembly STEP SEVEN – Connect SIRIUS T uner Module If you have purchased an optiona[...]

24 INST ALL A TION Point the remote’ s lens to ward the front panel of the AVR 2600. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’ s path to the receiver . Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’ s functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the ligh[...]

25 INITI A L SE TUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 2600 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[...]

26 INITI A L SE TUP NOTE: The AVR 2600 will automatically set its master volume to – 25dB. STEP FOUR – After you select “Continue” , the screen shown in Figure 23 will appear . Select the number of speakers in your system. Select 5.1 if no surround back speakers are present or i f the surround back channels will be used for multizone operat[...]

27 INITI A L SE TUP The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only “audio- only” sources on the A VR 2600 are the Radio and The Bridge III (video may be available; see page 32), which use special on-screen menus. For external sources, if no video signal is present, the display will remain black. Y ou may pair an audio device with [...]

28 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[...]

29 OPER A TION 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 2600 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 [...]

30 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 88dB. 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 Calib[...]

31 OPER A T ION Use the 5 / 1 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 5 / 1 Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal strength is found. T o s witch to manual tunin[...]

32 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[...]

33 OPER A TION procedure may also help when a video program is selected but the “Now Playing” screen a ppears instead of the video images. T o exit iPod Manual Mode, with the A VR remote in The Bridge mode, press the Menu Button. T o return to a previous menu level, press the Back/Exit Button or the 7 Button. Random: Select this setting for ran[...]

34 OPER A TION • 5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker . • 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the surroun[...]

35 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 2600’ s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 2600 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 site f[...]

38 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” [...]

39 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 , imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to [...]

40 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality , even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré patterns seen with less advanced processing. The “T orino” video processing chip generates on-screen gr[...]

41 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 [...]

42 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[...]

43 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[...]

44 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[...]

45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom 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 [...]

46 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[...]

47 APPENDIX 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 [...]

48 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 APPENDIX T able A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/S[...]

APPENDIX 49 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[...]

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 50 APPENDIX 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[...]

51 APPENDIX 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[...]

52 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[...]

53 APPENDIX T able A 12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 Cinema 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presenta tions. • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) DTS [...]

54 APPENDIX 1 2 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 36 37 38 39 26 27 28 29 30 34 31 32 33 35 4 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 54 52 53 48 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 41 when using the Function List. Figure 41 – Remote Control Function List Reference AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 54[...]

55 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 AVR P ower 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 AVR P ower Off A VR Power Off A VR Power [...]

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

57 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 192 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 037 122 123 128 AUDIOVOX 012 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CONTEC 045 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTIS MA THES 123 128 132 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DA YTRON 128 132 DYNA TECH 063 DYNEX 01[...]

58 APPENDIX T able A16 – continued ( VCR) TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX 614 616 DISH NETWORK 612 LG 604 MAGNA VOX 607 608 609 610 611 MOTOROLA 605 RCA 601 612 SAMSUNG 603 T A TUNG 618 TIVO See T able A24 ZENITH 602 606 619 T able A15 – Remote Control Pr oduct Codes: AUX - HDTV VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 340 AKA[...]

59 APPENDIX 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 FUNAI 126 GE 164[...]

60 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 COMCAST 007 DIGI LINK 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 EMERSON 112 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 001 011 017 096 097 210 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 HAMLIN 056 [...]

61 APPENDIX Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIVO 029 030 and See T able A24 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWA Y 124 211 VIEWST AR 019 025 053 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APPL[...]

62 A VR 2600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 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: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 65 W[...]

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