Harman Kardon AVR 260 - Manual

8 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instru...

11 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS AVR Power On A AVR Power Off B Source Selectors C Audio Effects Button D Transport Controls E Menu Navigation F LKM N Sleep Button G Main Tuning Buttons H Last Button I Numeric Keys J Video Mode Button K Menu Button L Activity Button M Back/Exit Button N Master Vo...

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The remote is capable of operating the AVR 260 and most Harman Kardon CD changers or players, CD Recorders and Blu-ray players, using the control codes that are part of the remote. AVR Power On: A When the AVR 260 is in the Standby mode, as indicated by the Power Indicato...

13 ENGLISH INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. auDIo equIpment connectIonS There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. ...

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS HDMI Output Connections Connect the HDMI Output X to an HDMI input on your video display. Thanks to the AVR 260’s video processing system, all video input signals are converted to an HDMI output, so only one connection is required between the AVR and your display. Ref...

15 ENGLISH INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 8. However, most speakers will still use a red terminal for the post...

16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS SyStem anD power connectIonS The AVR is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. main room remote control extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may pr...

18 SYSTEM CONFIgURATION fIrSt turn on Plug the Power Cable 1. I into an un switched AC outlet. Press the Main Power Switch on the rear panel so that is in the ON 2. position. Note that the Power Indicator 2 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in Standby mode. Remove the protective plastic f...

19 ENGLISH SYSTEM CONFIgURATION audio and Video Input Selection Please see Table A1 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments for each source. You may assign any available input to any source using the Source Info menu, accessible either by pressing the AVR Settings Button W and sele...

22 SYSTEM CONFIgURATION manual Setup The AVR 260 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loudspeakers available. The flexibility arises from the AVR 260’s capability to be configured to match the characteristics of your particular speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics ...

23 ENGLISH SYSTEM CONFIgURATION If you previously saved EzSet/EQ results in this setup position and you wish to reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option. For best results, we recommend configuring the speakers in this order, although it may differ from the order in which the su...

24 SYSTEM CONFIgURATION Sub Mode Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line to program bass management for the subwoofer. The subwoofer’s setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers. If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the • subwoofer setting will ...

25 ENGLISH SYSTEM CONFIgURATION Step four – Setting channel output levels manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control enables the user to control the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels, as heard at the listening position. With up ...

26 OPERATION SurrounD moDe cHart MODE FEATURES Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source material may be del...

28 OPERATION BaSIc operatIon Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: turning the aVr on or off When using the AVR for the first time, you ...

29 ENGLISH OPERATION HDmI-equipped multichannel disc player: Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. No • other connections are necessary. Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input From Source • settings in the Source Info menu. HDMI-equipped multichannel disc...

30 OPERATION Surround mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 260 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo or even mono programs. Selection of a surround mode is based o...

32 OPERATION When one of the Dolby Pro Logic II Music modes is selected, access to the Edit submenu becomes available. This submenu may be used to adjust special settings available only in Music mode: Center Width, Dimension and Panorama. Once you have programmed the default surround mode for each t...

33 ENGLISH MULTIROOM OPERATION tape recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Anal...

34 MULTIROOM OPERATION When the Zone 2 menu appears, the blue cursor bar will be at the Status: Off line. Since this line is used to turn the system on and off, do not make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time. To turn the system on, press the OK Button V once, to tu...

35 ENGLISH VIDEO ADjUSTMENTS VIDeo aDjuStmentS The AVR 260 includes sophisticated DCDi by Faroudja video processing that delivers enhanced video quality, even for older analog video source components, as well as upgraded on-screen displays. When upscaling video materials from a lower resolution to a...

36 AUDIO EFFECTS / ADVANCED FEATURES Cross Color Suppressor : Turn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts, which can occur when high-frequency luminance (brightness) signals are misinterpreted as chroma (color) signals, which can cause unwanted flickering, flashing colors or rainbow pattern...

37 ENGLISH ADVANCED FEATURES General aVr Settings Volume Units : Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel scale is used, 0dB is the maximum volume, with lower volumes measured as negative values. Volume Default and Vol...

38 TUNER OPERATION to Select tHe BuIlt-In tuner Press the Source List Button on the front panel and use the 1. KL Buttons to scroll through the source list. The last-used band (AM or FM) will be active. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press this button again to 2. switch bands (AM or ...

40 PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTE The AVR 260 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Onc...

41 ENGLISH PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTE code readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary. You may also read the codes to verify which device has been pro-grammed to a specific Contr...

42 PROgRAMMINg ThE REMOTE Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices. Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category. • For that reason, it is important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible. If it appears that onl...

43 ENGLISH SETUP CODE TABLES AVR Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List HARMAN KARDON 001 BRIDGE HARMAN KARDON 001 RADIO HARMAN KARDON 001 TV ADMIRAL 105 088 023 AIWA 110 AKAI 093 089 056 053 042 022 020 011 ALBA 040 020 ARC EN CIEL 059 056 024 019 017 ARCAM 017 ARISTONA 086 060 048 047 033 0...

44 SETUP CODE TABLES SAMSUNG 024 003 002 SATBOX 004 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 026 025 006 005 TELESERVICE 011 TIVO 029 030 TUDI 027 UNITED CABLE 001 VISIOPASS 009 WESTMINSTER CABLE 007 SAT AIWA 441 AKAI 333 ALBA 411 301 AMSTRAD 432 ANKARO 421 ASTRO 483 482 481 480 479 478 477 476 BARCOM 421 BLAUPUNKT 390 3...

46 4 3 2 1 5 12 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 41 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 58 50 35 36 37 38 27 29 28 31 30 33 32 34 42 43 39 40 25 26 18 19 20 13 14 6 7 8 10 11 9 FUNCTION LIST No. BUTTON Name AVR Radio Blu-ray/DVD No. Server TV CBL/SAT Game AUX AVR AVR Zone 2 FM AM Blu-ray/DVD DVDR DMC250 DMC1000 UR...

48 TROUBLEShOOTINg gUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch 0 is pushed No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see if outlet is switch controlled • Display lights, but no sound or picture Intermittent input connections • Mu...

49 ENGLISH TEChNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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, with all channels driven Front L & R channels: 50 Watts per...

50 APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers tele...

51 ENGLISH APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Audio Input All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Your Settings Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left/Right Surround Back Sp...

52 APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET Table A8 – Surround Modes Default Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo 7 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Cen...

53 ENGLISH APPENDIX – SETTINgS WORKShEET Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Code Cable/SatDVD/Blu-rayMedia ServerTVGameAUX Table A10 – System Settings Feature Default Your Setting Front Panel Dimmer On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default ...