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AVR 2600

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...AVR 2600 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...aratus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a 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 14 Refer all servi...

Page 3: ...it on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an ins...

Page 4: ...30 Sleep Timer 30 Audio Effects 30 Video Modes 30 Headphones 30 Source Selection 30 Using the Radio 31 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operation 31 Recording 32 Using Docking Station 33 iPod Manual Mode 33 Selecting a Surround Mode 35 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 35 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 35 Analog Audio Signals 35 Digital Audio Signals 35 Surround Modes 36 Dolby Surround Settings 36 Manual Speaker Setu...

Page 5: ...back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit the Web site at www harmankardon com Harman Kardon AVR 2600 7 1 Channel Audio Video Receiver Audio Section 65 Watts x 7 seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms 20Hz 2...

Page 6: ...and setup menu generated in high definition video Two line dot matrix front panel display Color coded connections Programmable eight device main remote control includes AVR control over The Bridge III Source input renaming Lip Sync Delay up to 180msec USB port for system upgrades Switched accessory power outlet Remote infrared IR input and output Zone 2 IR input Supplied Accessories The following ...

Page 7: ...ont Remote IR Sensor Video Front Input USB Port Analog Audio Front Inputs Surround Modes Audio Effects Setup Standby On Switch Info Settings Volume Message Display Power Indicator NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com ...

Page 8: ... menu will appear on screen and the menu line will appear in the front panel display See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Source List Press this button to select a source device which is a component where a playback signal originates e g DVD Back Exit Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system 5 17 3 Navigation These buttons are...

Page 9: ...urround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs Front Speaker Outputs AM Antenna FM Antenna Analog 2 4 Audo Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Component Video Monitor Output AC Power Cord Video 2 Output Subwoofer Output Coaxial Digital Audio Output Coaxial 1 2 Digital Audio Inputs Optical 1 2 Digital Audio Inputs Fan Vents NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to thi...

Page 10: ...nputs These inputs may be paired with any video inputs NOTES The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set of outputs Consider using these connectors for an audio or video recorder You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and digital audio input This is useful for making recordings for multizone applications or simply as a backup Analog 2 and 4 Outputs Connect either of the...

Page 11: ... and Surround Speaker Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs These speaker outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7 1 channel home theater or may be reassigned to a remote room for multizone operation Switched AC Acces...

Page 12: ... Surround Modes Video Modes OK Navigation Activity Menu Disc Menu Channel Sleep Settings Transport Controls IR Transmitter Lens Last Back Exit Record Info Settings Setup Zone Selector NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com ...

Page 13: ...turn off the AVR 2600 Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device e g DVD CD cable TV satellite or HDTV tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote s device mode to operate the source The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or SIRIUS Each suc cessive press changes the band While the DVD Source Selector m...

Page 14: ...ected this control selects a preset radio station While operating a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a television press these buttons to change channels Record Button Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is in use Setup Button Press to display the AVR s Main Menu or to switch the remote to AVR device mode Info Settings Button Press to display the AVR s Info Menu...

Page 15: ...ls power loudspeakers located in another room Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers Subwoofer A subwoofer...

Page 16: ...eo signals originate in source devices including your Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television box an iPod or iPhone docked in the optional The Bridge III docking station or MP3 player The AVR s tuner also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas ...

Page 17: ...o make a copy for your own personal use Figure 7 Analog Audio The 6 8 Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that are used with high definition sources that decode the copy protected digital content such as some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players See Figure 8 The multichannel analog audio con nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1 1 or better or t...

Page 18: ... loop antenna needs to be assembled Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver The AM antenna leads have no polarity and you may connect them to either terminal See Figure 13 Figure 13 AM Antenna To enjoy SIRIUS satellite radio purchase a SIRIUS Ready tuner module and a subscription to the SIRIUS service Visit www sirius com for information on SIRIUS Ready tuner modules The AVR ...

Page 19: ...er or directly facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 15 Figure 15 Speaker Placement 7 1 Channel System NOTE Some speaker manufacturers offer 6 1 channel speaker systems for 6 1 channel surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo 6 mode Using the AVR 2600 in a 6 1 channel configuration is not recommended The 6 1 channel formats will sound...

Page 20: ...but not better than the system best connection Leave blank audio only sources such as a CD player 4 Best audio connection for each source For each source device write down the best available type of audio connection See the note below and if the HDMI connection may be used for audio it is the best option The other options in order of preference are optical digital audio coaxial digital audio 2 cha...

Page 21: ...or any source whose best audio connection is optical or coaxial digital audio assign one of the three Optical or three Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Do not connect both types of digital audio to the same source device You may assign one of the 2 Channel Analog Audio Inputs to a digital source You may also assign the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs if available to a digital source See page 27 Assign...

Page 22: ...larity by connecting the negative terminal on the speaker usually colored black to the negative terminal on the AVR also colored black and the positive terminal on the speaker usually red to the positive terminal on the AVR color varies by channel see Table 1 on page 16 If you have a subwoofer connect its line level or LFE input to the purple Subwoofer Output NOTE If the subwoofer only has speaker...

Page 23: ...comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing con cealed wiring particularly all applicable state and local build ing codes and the NEC National Electrical Code Failure to do so may present a safety hazard If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and telecommunications wiring hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system Multizon...

Page 24: ...he factory to operate a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player when in DVD device mode It is not necessary to change the device type to program a DVD player s codes 4 Enter a code from Step 1 above a If the device turns off press the Source Selector again to save the code It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode b If the device does not turn off enter another code If you run out of codes sea...

Page 25: ...press the Setup Button If necessary reread the Installation Section and the begin ning of this section before continuing Configure the AVR 2600 Using EzSet EQ Technology One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers optimizing sound reproduction Until recently most receivers required manual calibration and configuration a...

Page 26: ...deo Input From Source Audio Input From Source and Resolution to Display The other settings may be adjusted later To display the Info Settings menu press the Info Settings Button front panel or remote Or from the Main Menu select the Setup Source line and select a source from the slide in menu A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 25 will appear Figure 25 Setup Source Menu Audio Effects Displ...

Page 27: ...tead Connect the player s digital audio output to a digital audio input on the AVR Connect the player s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR s 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs Assign the correct digital audio and analog video inputs to the Audio and Video Input From Source settings When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials out putting standard definition digital audio do nothing as ...

Page 28: ...gain to leave a blank space When you have finished press the OK Button The name will appear on the front panel and next to its original name e g DVD throughout the on screen menu system To clear the entry without making any changes scroll to the blank character before A Adjust Lip Sync Resynchronizes the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync issues can occu...

Page 29: ...in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are lost at the lower volumes used by many listeners The AVR 2600 uses two Dolby Volume techniques to address these issues The Leveler module maintains a consistent listening volume within a source e g while watching commercial television or while listening to different tracks on a data CD The Modeler module endeavors to re create the ref...

Page 30: ...ones into the front panel jack for private listening The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional 2 channel signal to the headphones Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing which emulates a 5 1 channel speaker system No other surround modes are available for the headphones SOURCE SELECTION Press the fro...

Page 31: ...module uses the special connector on the AVR and is controlled by the AVR s internal tuner including its 40 preset station locations and remote control Although you may use a car and home module with standard audio connections you will not be able to enjoy the AVR s ease of control The SIRIUS Connect SC H1 tuner module is compatible with the AVR 2600 Other modules that have standard analog or digi...

Page 32: ...pressing either of the 7 3Buttons NOTE It is strongly recommended that you use the screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from burn in that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays when a still image such as a menu screen remains on display for an extended period of time Press the Menu Button to view the slide out menu Music Navigates the audio materials stored on t...

Page 33: ... paused slideshow press the Pause Button Pressing the Play Button begins audio playback To play an audio track stored on the iPod adjust the Slideshow Settings on the iPod To skip to the next or previous photo on the iPod press the Next or Previous Transport Control It is not possible to skip to the next or previous audio track during a slideshow To search forward or in reverse within an audio tra...

Page 34: ...or movie playback Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx when seven main speakers are present Music Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II IIx when seven main speakers are present The Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings See the Advanced Functions section for ...

Page 35: ...nd channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel is reproduced discretely Even when only two channels are encoded the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially at high frequencies Surround Modes Surround ...

Page 36: ...surround mode select the surround mode category Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the OK Button to change the mode Each category is set to a default surround mode Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Stereo 7 channel stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Video Game Logic 7 Game You may select a different mode The choice of surround modes depends on the number of s...

Page 37: ...on at the center However you may have had to place some speakers a little further away from the listening position than others Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur due to different arrival times Use the AVR s delay adjustment to compensate for real world speaker placements Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and write it do...

Page 38: ...quency the subwoofer setting will always be SUB All low frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer If you don t have a subwoofer either upgrade to full range speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity If you set the front speakers to LARGE select one of the three settings for the subwoofer L R LFE This setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer includ...

Page 39: ...hannel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later as indicated by the highlight bar Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there using the 7 3Buttons Use the 5 1 Buttons to move the cursor to another line and the test tone will follow the cursor When this setting reads Manual the test tone will not move to the next channel until you use the 5 1Buttons Individu...

Page 40: ...appear to the left and right of the image pillarboxing 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 Adjust the picture so that it fills the display s screen Highlight this setting and press the OK Button Each press of the 5 1 Buttons changes the setting Press the OK Button when the desired se...

Page 41: ...e yellow cyan turquoise green magenta red blue black The color transition seen as sharp separation of the bars The performance of the color circuits in your TV with Video signals bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots Use the gray scale and the black white fields in the test pattern to adjust the brightness and contrast Brightness Adjustment 1 Turn down the color control on your TV until ...

Page 42: ... Audio Input From Source setting at the digital audio input Scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio setting and select the analog audio input Volume The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone Surround Back Amps Informational only Automatically reassigns the surround back channels to the multizone system when the multizone system is turned on When this line is set to Zone 2 you may only config...

Page 43: ...grades that improve performance or add features If you are experiencing diffi culties with the AVR a customer service representative may ask for the software version of your product to determine whether a later upgrade is available Upgrade Software If a software upgrade is released for the AVR 2600 installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from H...

Page 44: ...wer On or Off Button for the Activity Resetting the Remote To reset the remote to its factory defaults simultaneously press and hold the TV Source Selector and the 0 Alphanumeric Key When the TV Button relights enter the code 333 When the TV Button goes out and all of the Source Selectors flash the remote control will be reset PROCESSOR RESET If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge fir...

Page 45: ...away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Surround Back Speaker settings Multizone system has been turned Use the menu system to access the Zone 2 menu Turn off the Status cannot be accessed and test tone on and the surround back channels setting to reassign the surround back channels to the main room does not play through Surround were reassigned to multizone Ba...

Page 46: ...e Component Connections Device Type AVR 2600 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV satellite TV HDTV Cable SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDMI 2 or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio Video SACD DVD HDMI 1 Analog 2 HDMI 1 Blu ray Disc HD DVD player Media Server including Media Server HDMI 4 Analog 5 HDMI 4 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV TV Optical ...

Page 47: ...ht Surround Speakers ON ON Left Right Surround Back Speakers OFF OFF Subwoofer 1 ON ON Subwoofer 2 ON ON Left Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Subwoofer Mode LFE LFE Subwoofer Size 10 inch ON Front Left Level 0dB 0dB Center Level 0dB 0dB Front Right Le...

Page 48: ...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 Table A6 Audio Effects Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim 0dB MP3 Enhancer Off ...

Page 49: ...ic II or IIx Music mode has been selected Access these settings by selecting the Edit option Table A7 Video Modes Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Video Mode Off Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Sharpness 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan On Noise Reduction Low MPEG Noise Reduction Low Cross Color Suppressor On Black Level Off Deinterlacing On Film Mode ...

Page 50: ...Default Off Volume Default Level 25dB Unit of Measure Feet Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off Dolby Volume Calibration 0dB Menu Transparency Medium Volume Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 1 minute Setup and Slide In Menus 15 minutes Screen Saver 10 minutes Software Version Check your product Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Your Settings Status Off Source FM Radio Volume 25dB Surro...

Page 51: ... channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels See below Mode Group from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available Dolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is opti...

Page 52: ...ncoded high definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is with DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI 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 ...

Page 53: ...PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 The AVR 2600 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Analog 2 channel Music 2 channel signals Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional Tuner 2 channel music recordings PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 Game Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 5 Chan...

Page 54: ...24 25 36 37 38 39 26 27 28 29 30 34 31 32 33 35 4 5 6 7 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 ...

Page 55: ...8 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 25 Last Last Last Last Last Prev Ch Last 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity 28 Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Clear Back Back Exit 29 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 30 Up Up Tune Up Tune Up Channel Preset Up Up Up Up Up 31 Left Left Preset Down Preset Down Prese...

Page 56: ...25 Last Prev Ch Enter Prev Ch Instant Replay Enter Last 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity 28 Back Exit Bypass Clear Exit Cancel Exit Exit Cancel 29 Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu 30 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 31 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 32 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter 33 Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 34 Down ...

Page 57: ... 121 123 125 OLEVIA 007 TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number OPTONICA 077 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 POLAROID 003 004 005 006 043 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 008 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 032 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 REAL...

Page 58: ...OLDSTAR 318 407 LLOYD 340 LXI 320 340 MAGNAVOX 340 MARANTZ 318 MEMOREX 317 320 340 352 353 354 376 442 MGA 349 MITSUBISHI 349 431 MULTITECH 340 NAD 439 NATIONAL 440 NEC 318 348 NORDMENDE 348 OPTIMUS 459 ORION 447 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX VCR VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number PHILCO 340 PHILIPS 340 375 PORTLAND 394 PULSAR 376 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO S...

Page 59: ... PROTON 210 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 108 CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 177 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121...

Page 60: ...25 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DIRECTV 309 310 314 DISH NETWORK 364 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI 304 455 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 305 306 437 489 JANIEL 366 JERROLD 454 468 484 LEGEND 453 MACOM ...

Page 61: ...emote Control Product Codes Media Server Table A21 continued Cable Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes AUX Cable SAT Recorder PVR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO 701 704 ECHOSTAR 714 715 716 EXPRESSVU 714 HUGHES 717 727 HYUNDAI 718 PANASONIC 710 723 PHILIPS 711 717 724 727 PROSCAN 719 RCA 719 727 REPLAYTV 708 710 712 725 726 SONICBLUE 710 712 SONY 707 713 720 721 722 723 724 Table A...

Page 62: ...egistered in the United States and or other countries EzSet EQ Designed to Entertain and The Bridge III logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby L...

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