AVR 260
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Страница 1: ...AVR 260 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL ...
Страница 2: ...cts 36 Advanced Features 36 System Settings 36 Front Panel Dimmer 37 Volume Units 37 Volume Default and Level 37 Unit of Measure 37 On Screen Language 37 HDMI Audio to TV 37 Resolution to Display 37 Menu Appearance 37 OSD Transparency 37 Volume Status Messages 37 Menus 37 Setup and Slide In Menus 37 Screen Saver 37 Default Surround Mode 38 Tuner Operation 38 To Select the Built In Tuner 38 RDS Fun...
Страница 3: ...ed 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 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no 15 objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus To completely disconnect this ap...
Страница 4: ...efit 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 Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers and the latest Dolby Headphone cir...
Страница 5: ...uitry 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 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 ch...
Страница 6: ...his button to access the AVR s main menu 7 Info Settings Button Press this button to directly access the AVR s Setup Source submenu which contains the settings for the current source 8 Resolution Pressing this Button once and then using the KL Buttons 4 changes the AVR s video output resolution to these settings 576i 576p 720p 1080i or 1080p The AVR is set to default to 576i when first switched on...
Страница 7: ...tton 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 KL 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 wil...
Страница 8: ...able CD player from its headphone output jack or line out jack 9 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 ...
Страница 9: ...ug to an unswitched AC wall output J 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 K Monitor Component Video Outputs Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor When a source connected...
Страница 10: ...n a compatible HDMI equipped video display Y Video 3 Video Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on any video source Z Analog 3 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source a 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 b Main Power Switch Pre...
Страница 11: ...vity Button M Back Exit Button N Master Volume O Disc Menu Button P Mute Button Q Surround Mode Button R Device Power OFF Button S Device Power ON Button T Transmitter Window U OK Button V Settings Buttons W Zone Select Button X Red Green Yellow Blue Color Buttons Y Note The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR Most buttons have additional functions when used ...
Страница 12: ...n channel Numeric Keys J 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 Video Modes Button K Press this button to go directly to the Video Modes Menu Menu Button L When using a H K DVD player with the receiver you can activate the DVD Menu with this button Activity Button M This button may be...
Страница 13: ... 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 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 sou...
Страница 14: ...fficial 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 You can then add the name of the unit to the name of the assigned input to 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 m...
Страница 15: ...ideo 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 If a multichannel analog audio connection is requi...
Страница 16: ...appropriate cable Connect the sensor s cable to the Zone 2 IR Input V 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 AC 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 eq...
Страница 17: ... 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 ...
Страница 18: ...enu system consists of five main menus Source Selection Setup Source Speaker Setup Zone 2 and System Use the KLM N 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 The current menu setting line or setting will appear on the Lower Line of the Message Display as well as on screen To return to the previ...
Страница 19: ...he 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 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 ...
Страница 20: ...s not available to the multizone system nor is any type of video 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 Speaker Setup With EzSet EQ you are able ...
Страница 21: ...TE 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 t...
Страница 22: ...y 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 If you send the lowest notes to small satellite speakers you won t hear these notes very well and you may...
Страница 23: ...nfigured automatically for up to 5 1channels See the Multizone Operation section for more information 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 s...
Страница 24: ... 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 Adjust Speaker Distance Menu 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 ...
Страница 25: ... the output by ear 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 Figure 13 Adjust Speaker Levels Menu All of the speaker channels wil...
Страница 26: ...ry 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 ...
Страница 27: ...tically detecting and decoding DTS 96 24 materials and delivering them as the artist intended Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Wide Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects 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 sou...
Страница 28: ...cording 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 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 ...
Страница 29: ...ur 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 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 ...
Страница 30: ...rround Mode Button ER to enter the Surround Modes Menu Then use the KL 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 Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be s...
Страница 31: ...ling rate of the signal 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz will appear in the front panel display 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 b...
Страница 32: ... select a surround mode press the Surround Modes Button R8 select 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 Dolby Surround Settings Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes Three settings are ac...
Страница 33: ...ition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume the AVR offers a com prehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone 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 In addition the AVR includes a ...
Страница 34: ...etup procedure outlined earlier In addition the speakers used for the remote zone must be connected to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs O The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system as explained above Multiroom Operation 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 ...
Страница 35: ... and Sharpness settings will appear on screen as sliders with values ranging from 0 to 100 The default setting for each adjustment is 50 Use the M N Buttons to change each setting s value Picture Adjust Use this setting to change the aspect ratio of the displayed image When displaying widescreen 16 9 images on a full screen 4 3 device letterbox format will be used in which black bars may appear ab...
Страница 36: ...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 Treble Boost or cut the high frequencies by up to 10dB by using the M N Buttons to change the temperature bar setting The default setting is 0dB at the ...
Страница 37: ...esolution 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 Menu Appearance Menu Transparency This setting allows you to select whether video programs will be visible when the menu system is in use Select Normal for a fully transparent background Medium for the menu background to ...
Страница 38: ...so 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 rang...
Страница 39: ...Country Music NATIONAL National Music OLDIES Oldies Music FOLK M Folk Music DOCUMENT Documentary Programs TEST Emergency Test ALARM Emergency Broadcast Information You may search for a specific Program Type PTY by following these steps Press the Play button 1 E until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display C While the PTY is shown press the CH Page Up Down 2 I or the M N Buttons F...
Страница 40: ...ot start the function whose button was pressed b 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 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product 6 operates properly Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of differen...
Страница 41: ...e 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 Example Activity Button Programming To program Activity Button 2 to send the following commands turn on the Audio receiver turn ...
Страница 42: ...ess the Channel Up Button followed by the CBL SAT Button 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 Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home theater system occasionally you may wish to t...
Страница 43: ...076 075 023 011 MINERVA 200 096 077 076 075 011 MITSUBISHI 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 NATIONAL 018 NEC 043 010 NECKERMANN 102 088 078 023 NOKIA 100 092 046 040 NORDMENDE 094 093 080 069 059 056 053 024 019 017 009 ORION 210 209 091 040 038 OTTOVERSAND 207 102 092 078 077 076 075 043 022 020 010 PANASONIC 137 136 135 134 1...
Страница 44: ... 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 036 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 048 009 PANASONIC 044 035 030 024 008 PHILIPS 056 016 PIONEER 065 041 038 018 027 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 004 003 037 RCA 004 003 037 SAMSUNG 054 053 017 SHARP 028 SONY 167 045 043 011 012 015 THOMSON 004 003 TOSHIBA 067 058 009 YAMAHA 063 030 ZENITH 064 055 005 ZENITHDIVX 039 AUX_CD AIWA 170 156 118 111 072 AKAI 184 177 050 ARCAM 221 217 AUDIOMECA 221...
Страница 45: ... NESCO 448 NOKIA 403 390 344 319 315 NORDMENDE 442 441 390 347 344 339 OPTONICA 350 349 ORION 455 448 427 373 332 311 OSAKI 455 448 355 339 OTTOVERSAND 458 457 456 455 447 398 354 PALLADIUM 448 PANASONIC 448 447 437 429 407 389 388 PATHE MARCONI 390 344 PHILIPS 455 446 445 409 391 382 354 350 349 343 341 306 PIONEER 445 413 354 347 PROLINE 448 339 QUALREAFT 450 QUELLE 427 409 407 398 355 354 348 3...
Страница 46: ...3 17 18 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 18 19 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 19 20 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 20 21 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 21 22 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 22 23 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 23 24 Last Last Last Last Last 24 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 26 Activity 26 27 Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Clear Exit 27 28 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Disc Menu EZRecord 28 29 Disc Menu Disc Menu Disc Menu 29 30 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 30 31 Right Right ...
Страница 47: ...9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 20 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 21 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 22 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 23 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 24 Back Enter Prev Ch Instant Replay 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 27 Return Back Exit Clear Exit Cancel Exit Clear 28 Source Menu Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu 29 Disc Menu Disc Menu DVD Menu Osd Av 30 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 31 Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 32 Ente...
Страница 48: ...ed Resume play for DVD Blu ray 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 Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s operation or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erra...
Страница 49: ...onsumption Standby 1W 540W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Max Width 440mm Height 165mm Depth 382mm Weight 14 0 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims ...
Страница 50: ... Any Coaxial 1 or 2 input and Coaxial Output Analog 4 inputs and outputs Composite OR S Video 2 input and output Portable audio player AUX Any Stereo Jack use mini plug cable not included Not required 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 Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Ca...
Страница 51: ...ck Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Back Left Level 0dB 0dB Surround Left Level 0dB 0dB Sub Level 0dB 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...
Страница 52: ... these settings by selecting the Edit option Table A6 Audio Effects Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Blu ray Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim Off Night Mode Off Table A7 Video Modes Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Blu ray Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Video Mode Processor Off Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Sharpness 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Noise Red...
Страница 53: ...Front Panel Dimmer On 100 Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level 25dB Unit of Measure Feet Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off OSD Transparency Normal Volume Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 5 seconds Setup and Slide In Menus 15 minutes Screen Saver 5 minutes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Source Input Device Type if changed Your Settings Status Off Source Cable Sat Volume 25dB Surrou...
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