Harman Kardon AVR 2650 - Manuals

Page 2 - AVR; Table of Contents

AVR 2 Table of Contents IntroductIon 3 SupplIed AcceSSorIeS 3 ImportAnt SAfety InformAtIon 3 plAce the receIver 3 front-pAnel controlS 4 reAr-pAnel connectorS 6 SyStem remote control functIonS 8 Zone 2 remote control functIonS (Avr 3650/Avr 365 only) 10 IntroductIon to home theAter 12 typIcAl home t...

Page 3 - GL; Important Safety Information and Place the Receiver; Introduction; Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product!; Supplied Accessories; Verify Line Voltage Before Use; Place the Receiver

AVR 3 EN GL ISH Introduction, Supplied Accessories, Important Safety Information and Place the Receiver Introduction Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product! for more than fifty years, the harman kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge tec...

Page 4 - Continued on next page

AVR 4 Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Controls Continued on next page power Indicator message display volume knob video modes button Setup button Ir Sensor power button left/right buttons headphone Jack/ ezSet/eq mic Input back/exit button resolution button Audio effects button Surround modes butto...

Page 5 - HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface

AVR 5 EN GL ISH Front-Panel Controls, continued Power Indicator: this led has three possible modes: led is off: Indicates that the Avr is unplugged or the rear-panel main power switch • is off.led glows amber: Indicates that the Avr is in the Standby mode. • led glows white: Indicates that the Avr i...

Page 6 - Rear-Panel Connectors

AVR 6 Rear-Panel Connectors Analog Record Out connector: connect this analog audio output to the analog audio input of a recording device. A signal is available at this output whenever an analog audio source is playing. HDMI Monitor Out connector: If your tv has an hdmI connector, use an hdmI cable ...

Page 8 - System Remote Control Functions

AVR 8 System Remote Control Functions System Remote Control Functions Continued on next page Source Selector buttons (Avr 2650/Avr 265) Avr power on/off buttons Audio effects button back/exit button A/b/c/d buttons volume up/down buttons mute button Info button Avr button Zone Selector Switch ok but...

Page 9 - System Remote Control Functions, continued

AVR 9 EN GL ISH System Remote Control Functions, continued System Remote Control Functions, continued In addition to controlling the Avr, the Avr remote is capable of controlling eight other devices, including an ipod/iphone device docked in a the bridge IIIp docking station connected to the Avr. du...

Page 11 - IR Transmitter lens:

AVR 11 EN GL ISH Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only), continued by installing an Ir receiver in the remote zone of a multizone system and connecting it to the Avr’s Zone 2 Ir Input connector, you can use the Zone 2 remote to control the sound in the remote zone from within the re...

Page 12 - Typical Home Theater System; Front Left and Right:; Surround Modes; HARMAN International:; Introduction to Home Theater

AVR 12 Introduction to Home Theater this introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround-sound receivers, which will make it easier for you to set up and operate your Avr. Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically include...

Page 13 - Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers; Place Your Speakers

AVR 13 EN GL ISH Place Your Speakers determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s directions and the layout of your listening room. use the illustrations below as a guide for 7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems. to create the most realistic surround-sound envi...

Page 14 - Speaker Connections; receiver or amplifier.; Subwoofer Connections; Digital Audio Connections – HDMI; Types of Home Theater System Connections

AVR 14 Types of Home Theater System Connections there are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the Avr to your speakers, your tv or video display, and your source devices. the consumer electronics Association has established the ceA ® color-coding standard. Analog Audio Con...

Page 15 - Video Connections

AVR 15 EN GL ISH Types of Home Theater System Connections Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like standard rcA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. Di...

Page 16 - Radio Connections; so you can insert either wire into either connector.; SIRIUS Satellite Radio; port, or you may damage both the AVR and the other device.

AVR 16 Types of Home Theater System Connections Radio Connections your Avr uses separate terminals for the included fm and Am antennas. the fm antenna uses a 75-ohm f-connector. the Am antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as shown below, press the levers to open...

Page 17 - Connect Your Speakers; Connect Your TV or Video Display; If your TV does not have an HDMI connector:; Making Connections

AVR 17 EN GL ISH Making Connections CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers. Connect Your Speakers After...

Page 18 - Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices

AVR 18 AVR Input Connector Connected Component Default Source Button Assigned Source Button AVR 3650/AVR 365 AVR 2650/AVR 265 hdmI 1 blu-ray blu-ray/tv hdmI 2 cable/Sat cable/Sat hdmI 3 game game hdmI 4 media Server media Server hdmI 5 tv dvr (Avr 3650/Avr 365 only) hdmI front Aux – – component vide...

Page 20 - Connect Your Audio Recorders; Connect The Bridge IIIP; IMPORTANT: Connect The Bridge IIIP only; Connect to Your Home Network

AVR 20 Making Connections Connect Your Audio Recorders connect a digital audio recorder’s optical digital input to the Avr’s optical digital output. you can record both coaxial and optical digital audio input signals. optical digital Audio cable (not supplied) to optical digital record Input digital...

Page 21 - Install a Multizone System; installer to install the multizone system.

AVR 21 EN GL ISH Making Connections Install a Multizone System IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring, particularly all applicable building codes. Failure to...

Page 22 - B. Connect an external amplifier to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors.

AVR 22 Making Connections B. Connect an external amplifier to the AVR’s Zone 2 Out connectors. this method offers the benefit of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation, although it does require an additional component (the Zone 2 amplifier).we r...

Page 23 - Making Connections, Set Up the Remote Control; Main Room; Connect the 12V Trigger Output; Set Up the Remote Control; Install the Batteries in the Remote Control

AVR 23 EN GL ISH Making Connections, Set Up the Remote Control to control more than one source device through the Avr’s Ir remote out connector, connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, connecting each device’s Ir output to the next device’s Ir input, starting with the Avr. If you install a mul...

Page 24 - Reassigning a Source Selector Button for a Different Device Type

AVR 24 Set Up the Remote Control once you have programmed the remote, you can switch the remote’s control mode to access the functions for a particular device by pressing the remote’s Source Selector button for that device. to control the receiver, press the remote’s Setup button.follow these steps ...

Page 25 - Set Up the AVR; Turn On the AVR; Configure the AVR for Your Speakers

AVR 25 EN GL ISH Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVR In this section, you will configure the Avr to match your actual system’s makeup. Although it’s possible to configure the Avr using only the remote and the messages on the Avr’s front-panel display, it is easier if you use the full-screen menu system. T...

Page 26 - Automatic Setup – EzSet/EQ; Set Up Your Sources; IMPORTANT: The “Video Input from Source,” “Audio Input from Source” and; Resolution to Display:

AVR 26 Set Up the AVR use the remote’s up/down/left/right and ok buttons to select “Speaker Setup.” 6. Automatic Setup – EzSet/EQ Automated Speaker Setup and EQ Manual Setup Manually Adjust Speaker Settings Speaker Setup Select “Automatic Setup – ezSet/eq” and then select “continue.” 7. Select the n...

Page 27 - Resolution from Source:; Adjust Lip Sync; Set Up the Network; Network Settings

AVR 27 EN GL ISH Set Up the AVR Resolution from Source: this line is informational only. It indicates the resolution of the video output by the source device. HDMI Bypass: this setting allows you to bypass the Avr’s internal video processing for proper display of 3-d video content and of source devi...

Page 28 - Operating Your AVR; Controlling the Volume; Setting; Dolby Volume Calibration; Listening Through Headphones

AVR 28 Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVR now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. Controlling the Volume Adjust the volume either by turning the front-panel volume knob (clockwise to increase volume...

Page 29 - Listening to FM and AM Radio; Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

AVR 29 EN GL ISH Operating Your AVR Video Troubleshooting Tips If there is no picture: check the source selection and video input assignment. • check all connections for a loose or incorrect connection. • check the video input selection on the tv/display device. • press the front-panel resolution bu...

Page 30 - Playing files on a USB device; Listening to an iPod/iPhone Device; iPod or iPhone Function

AVR 30 Operating Your AVR Listening to Media on a USB Device (AVR 3650/AVR 365) your Avr is compatible with mp3 and wmA media. MP3 compatibility: mono or stereo, contstant bit rates (cbr) from 8kbps to 320kbps, variable bit rates (vbr) from lowest to highest quality, with sample rates from 8khz – 48...

Page 31 - remains on the display for an extended period of time.; Listening to Internet Radio; Internet Radio Presets

AVR 31 EN GL ISH Operating Your AVR If a video monitor is connected to the Avr and the system is not in ipod manual mode, a the bridge screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album. A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track. If random or rep...

Page 32 - Listening to Media via Your Home Network; To share media on PCs:; Selecting a Surround Mode; Surround Modes – Cable/Sat; Audio Effects

AVR 32 Operating Your AVR Listening to Media via Your Home Network your Avr can play mp3 and wmA audio media that is stored on a pc when both the pc and the Avr are connected to your home network router. MP3 compatibility: mono or stereo, contstant bit rates (cbr) from 8kbps to 320kbps, variable bit...

Page 33 - Advanced Functions; Audio Processing and Surround Sound; Analog Audio Signals

AVR 33 EN GL ISH Advanced Functions Advanced Functions much of the adjusting and configuration your Avr requires is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. you can also customize your Avr to suit your system and your tastes. In this section we will describe some of the...

Page 34 - Audio Effects Button; Edit: Dolby PLIIx Music; Video Processing; Video Modes – Blu-ray

AVR 34 Advanced Functions Audio Effects Button to adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, press the Audio effects button to display the Audio effects menu. you can also access the menu by pressing the Info button and selecting Audio effects. Audio Effects – Cable/Sat Dolby Volume: PL...

Page 35 - Advanced Video Modes – Blu-ray

AVR 35 EN GL ISH Advanced Functions 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. e...

Page 36 - Advanced Functions, Manual Speaker Setup; Manual Speaker Setup; Manual Setup; Speaker Setup

AVR 36 Advanced Functions, Manual Speaker Setup Contrast Adjustment Adjust the contrast on your tv until you see a bright white bar in the lower right corner 1. of the screen and a deep, dark, black bar to the left.If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the contrast is turned 2....

Page 37 - Number of Speakers; Sub Mode

AVR 37 EN GL ISH Manual Speaker Setup If you have already run the ezSet/eq process as explained in configure the Avr for your Speakers, on page 25, the Avr saved the results. to fine-tune the ezSet/eq results, or to configure the Avr from scratch, select manual Setup. A screen similar to the one sho...

Page 38 - Set the Speaker Distances; Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually; Notes on Setting Speaker Volumes in Home Theater Systems:

AVR 38 Manual Speaker Setup Set the Speaker Distances As described above in Step two, when you measured the distances from each of your speakers to the listening position, your Avr provides an adjustment that compensates for the different distances so that the sound from each speaker will reach the ...

Page 39 - Manual Speaker Setup, System Settings; Listening in Zone 2; Audio Return Channel:

AVR 39 EN GL ISH Manual Speaker Setup, System Settings Listening in Zone 2 with the multizone system in use, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel home theater presentation in the main listening area, while others listen to the same program or an entirely different source in another room. See Instal...

Page 40 - IMPORTANT: You must select Apply & Save for your network; Settings Lock

AVR 40 System Settings General AVR SettingsNetwork Settings: Select this to set up your Avr for connection to your home network. Network Settings ID#: Network Settings: IP Address: Subnet Mask: 00 00 00 00 A0 A0 Manual 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 000 . 000 . 000...

Page 41 - Advanced Remote Control Programming; Recording; Updating Your Network Software

AVR 41 EN GL ISH Advanced Remote Control Programming Advanced Remote Control Programming Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through the punch-through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. for example, while using the Avr controls...

Page 42 - Resetting the Remote; from your notes in the Appendix worksheets.; To reset the AVR’s processor:; message appears on the front-panel message display.

AVR 42 Advanced Remote Control Programming If the message indicates that an update is available, press the front-panel ok button 4. to begin the update.during the update a progress bar and status messages will appear on the message 5. display. do not touch any controls on the Avr and do not interrup...

Page 43 - Troubleshooting; Symptom

AVR 43 EN GL ISH Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution unit does not function when main power switch is turned on no Ac power • ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live Ac • power outletcheck if the Ac outlet is switch-controlled • front-panel message display lights, but there’s no sound o...

Page 44 - Audio Section; Specifications

AVR 44 Specifications Audio Section Stereo power: Avr 3650/Avr 365: 110w per channel, two channels driven @ 8 ohms, 20hz – 20khz, <0.09% thdAvr 2650/Avr 265: 95w per channel, two channels driven @ 8 ohms, 20hz – 20khz, <0.09% thd multichannel power: Avr 3650/Avr 365: 110w per channel, two chan...

Page 45 - Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults; Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections; Appendix

AVR 45 EN GL ISH Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Cable/Sat Blu-ray Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge DVR (AVR 2650/ AVR 265 only) USB (AVR 3650/ AVR 365 only) Surround modes (...

Page 46 - Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

AVR 46 Appendix All Digital and Two-Chan nel Analog Audio Input Connectors Your Settings Position 1 Your Settings Position 2 left/right Speakers on center Speaker on left/right Surround Speakers on left/right Surround back Speakers off Subwoofer 1 on Subwoofer 2 on left/right Speakers crossover freq...

Page 47 - Table A5 – Source Settings

AVR 47 EN GL ISH Appendix Cable/Sat Blu-ray Disc Media Server Radio TV USB (AVR 3650/ AVR 365) Network Game AUX The Bridge DVR (AVR 2650/ AVR 265) device type uSb Surround modes video Input n/A the bridge III Audio Input uSb the bridge III resolution to display Adjust lip Sync change name n/A n/A Au...

Page 48 - Table A7 – Video Modes Settings

AVR 48 Appendix Default Cable/Sat Blu-ray Disc Media Server Radio TV USB (AVR 3650/ AVR 365) Network Game AUX The Bridge DVR (AVR 2650/ AVR 265) video mode off brightness* 50 contrast* 50 color* 50 Sharpness* 50 picture Adjust Auto Adjust overscan off noise reduction** off mpeg noise reduction** off...

Page 49 - Table A9 – Remote Control Codes

AVR 49 EN GL ISH Appendix Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number cable/Sat blu-ray disc dvr (Avr 2650/Avr 265) media Server tv game Aux Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Feature Default Your Settings front panel dimmer on 100% hdmI Audio to tv off hdmI control off Audio re...

Page 50 - Surround Mode; Table A12 – Surround Modes

AVR 50 Appendix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal dolby digital provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (lfe) channel. 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 .1dolby digital e...

Page 51 - Table A12 – Surround Modes – continued

AVR 51 EN GL ISH Appendix Table A12 – Surround Modes – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal dolby pro logic IIx music this mode is similar to dolby pro logic II movie, with an added surround back channel. dolby digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, ex • Analog...

Page 53 - remote control function list reference

AVR 53 EN GL ISH Appendix refer to the numbered buttons when using the function list in table A13. remote control function list reference 0295CSK - HK (x65Series) AVR3650_365_2650_265 CORE OM, WORK18 danny.indd 53 01/07/11 11:34:14

Page 54 - Table A13 – Remote Control Function List

AVR 54 54 Appendix Table A13 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Radio DVD Media Server TV The Bridge FM AM XM DMC1000 01 Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on 02 Avr power off Avr power off Avr power off A...

Page 55 - Table A13 – Remote Control Function List – continued

AVR 55 55 EN GL ISH Appendix Table A13 – Remote Control Function List – continued No. Button Name Cable/SAT Game AUX CD HDTV PVD TIVO VCR 01 Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on Avr power on 02 Avr power off Avr power off Avr power off Avr power ...

Page 56 - Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV; TV Manufacturer/Brand

AVR 56 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 mAtheS 123 128 132 dAewoo 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 11...

Page 57 - Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV

AVR 57 EN GL ISH Appendix TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Apex 614 616 dISh network 612 lg 604 mAgnAvox 607 608 609 610 611 motorolA 605 rcA 601 612 SAmSung 603 tAtung 618 tIvo See table A24 ZenIth 602 606 619 VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number mgA 349 mItSubIShI 349 431 multItech 340 ...

Page 58 - CD Manufacturer/Brand; Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD

AVR 58 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 2...

Page 59 - SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number; Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT

AVR 59 EN GL ISH Appendix SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number bIrdvIew 425 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 f...

Page 60 - Setup Code Number; Table A21 – Remote Control Product Codes:; Cable Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AVR 60 Appendix Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number comcASt tIvo 808 cox tIvo 808 dIrectv tIvo 806 humAx tIvo 803 nero liquidtv tIvo 805 pIoneer tIvo 801 tIvo hd xl dvr 807 tIvo hd dvr 804 tIvo SerIeS2™ dt dvr 802 toShIbA tIvo 803 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Apple 008 009 beyond 003 eScIen...