Harman Kardon AVR 3600 - Manuals

5 INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 3600 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/orspecial promotions. Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon ® product! For more than fifty years, the Harman Ka...

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 • Two Component Video 100MHz • Four HDMI ™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color ) • Faroudja DCDi Cinema ™ vide...

7 FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS Re s olution Na viga tion Video Mode s S ource Li s t Back/Exit OK Na viga tion Headphone Jack/Ez S et/E Q Microphone Input Digital Audio Input s (Optical and C oaxial F ront) Remote IR S en s or U S B P ort Video Front Input Analog Audio Front Input s S urround Mode s Audio ...

8 FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: • Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear- panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. • Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. • On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns whit...

9 REAR - PANEL 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 Tuner 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 or y Outlet Main P o...

11 REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television orvideo display is component-video-capable (but does not have anHDMI input), connect these jacks to the video display. NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, the...

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS AVR Power Off AVR Power 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 Tran s port C ontrol s IR ...

15 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Info Back/Exit Menu IR Tran s mitter Mute Navigation Power Off Not U s ed Zone S elector OK Tran 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: To make it easier to follow ...

17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself withsome basic concepts unique to multichannel surround soundreceivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. Ty pical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver...

18 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and thesource devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab-lished the CEA ® color-coding standard. See Table 1. Table 1 – Connection Color Guide Speaker C...

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 usedfor video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM m...

20 CONNECTIONS audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog orcoaxial 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 v...

21 SPEAKER PL ACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listeningposition at its center. The speakers should be angled so that theydirectly face the listening position. Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall abo...

22 GE T TING STARTED Table 2 – Source Assignment Worksheet Source Device Type 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 ...

24 INSTALL ATION You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning toconnect 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 conn...

25 INSTALL ATION STEP NINE – Install a Multizone System The AVR 3600 offers several methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. Alwayscomply with the appropriate safety codes when inst...

26 INSTALL ATION 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 theSource Selectors to light, check or replace the batteries. STEP TWELV...

28 INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 3600 to match your actualsystem. A video display must be connected to one of the videomonitor outputs on the receiver. USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remoteand the front-panel mes...

29 INITIAL SETUP 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 inyour system. Select 5.1 if no surround back speakers are present,or if the surround back channel...

30 INITIAL SETUP selected. If not, the AVR will select the analog audio input specifiedat the Audio Auto Polling line of the Info Settings menu. If you don’twant the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source, leavethis setting at its default of Off. The AVR will also select the assigned vid...

31 INITIAL SETUP Resolution From Source: 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 Bypassmode passes the source signal directly to the HDMI output,...

32 OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed abasic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. TURNING ON THE AVR 3600 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the “ON” position. ThePower Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating...

33 OPERATION your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity ratingof less than 88dB SPL, decrease Calibration Offset by the differencebetween your speakers’ sensitivity and 88 dB. To adjust the Calibration Offset, press the Setup Button and scroll tothe System Setup menu, then selec...

34 OPERATION 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...

35 OPERATION 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 formats such as Dol...

36 OPERATION NOTE: The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode. The AVR 3600 cannot override thissetting. While a selection is playing, the song title and playmode icon willappear in the front-panel Message Display. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 3600 and th...

38 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 3600’s performance is handled automatically,with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 3600 iscapable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes.In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments availableare described. AUDIO PROCES...

39 ADVANCED 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 modernprogram for which the director has chosen a special effect. “2” indicates the prese...

40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS are unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screenmenus. Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in theSpeaker Placement section, and connect them to the AVR. Consultthe owner’s guide for the...

41 ADVANCED 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. Touse the speakers in the main lis...

42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS STEP FOUR – Setting Channel OutputLevels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affectsthe stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left andright channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imagingbecomes both more cr...

43 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS jagged edges and moiré patterns seen with less advanced processing.The “Torino” 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 processo...

44 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS objects or the scrolling credits in a film, or if the image appears to“pixellate” into blocks, change the MPEG Noise Reduction settingfrom Off to Low, Medium or High. Cross Color Suppressor: Turn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts, which can occur when high-frequen...

45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that 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 pictureusing the available controls, contact the video display ma...

46 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normaloperation, leave this setting Off, as audio will be played through theAVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turnthis setting On. Mu...

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 in...

49 Table 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...

50 Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults Distance From Speaker to Your Delay Settings Your 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...

APPENDIX 51 Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Device Type 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 Table ...

53 APPENDIX Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Table A10 – System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Front -Panel Dimmer On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level – 25dB ...

54 Table 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 ...

55 APPENDIX Table 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)• Tuner• PCM (32...

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 5 6 7 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 Table A13 – Remote Control Function List Radio Media Server No. Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge 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 AVR Powe...

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 ...

65 AVR 3600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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, ...