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Harman Kardon AVR 2600 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 2600 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. • Due to the weight of the AVR 2600 and the heat generated by the ampli- fiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step Ten – Plug in AC Power Cords Step Eleven – Insert Batteries in Remote Step Twelve – Program Sources Into the Remote Step Thirteen – Turn On the AVR 2600 25 INITIAL SETUP Using the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 2600, Using EzSet/EQ...

  • Page 5: Features

    Over the years, Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 2600 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver contin-...

  • Page 6: Audio Inputs

    • Remote infrared (IR) input and output • Zone 2 IR input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 2600. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control •...

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Controls

    FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 8 NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again.

  • Page 9: Rear -Panel Connections

    REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 10 If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs, this connection is unnecessary, as the AVR 2600 will convert the composite video source signal to the correct format for a single video-cable connection to the TV.
  • Page 11 Switched AC Accessory Outlet: AC power cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power. AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into an unswitched wall outlet.

  • Page 12: Main Remote Control Functions

    MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Last Back/Exit Soft keys Volume Mute Record Info Settings Setup Zone Selector Device Power On Device Power Off Video Modes Surround Modes Activity Menu Disc Menu...
  • Page 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 2600 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices, including the AVR itself and an iPod docked in an optional The Bridge III. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. To operate a component, press its Selector button to change the device mode.
  • Page 14 (including SIRIUS Radio), and The Bridge III, and to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the AVR 2600’s main menu, press the Setup Button. Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button, to display the disc’s menu.

  • Page 15: Introduction To Home Theater

    DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and Logic 7 (7.1 modes). The surround back speakers are optional, and the AVR 2600 may be set up with a 5.1-channel system in the main listening area, and the surround back channels reassigned to a multizone system, where the surround back channels power loudspeakers located in another room.

  • Page 16: Connections

    The AVR 2600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections in your system.

  • Page 17: Analog Audio

    Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another 2-channel digital audio source is in use in the main listening area. The AVR 2600 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time. You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources using analog connections.

  • Page 18: Antennas

    Although you may use a module with standard audio connections, labeled for “car and home use,” you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 2600’s ease of control. USB PORT The USB Port on the AVR 2600 is used only for software upgrades.

  • Page 19: Speaker Placement

    2 feet above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers with the AVR 2600, place them in the front left and right positions. Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 2600 and connecting it to the other system components can be complicated. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video connections to other components, the AVR’s software organizes...
  • Page 21 6. Decide which audio inputs to connect to each source: Assign only one unique digital audio input to each digital source. Assign analog audio inputs to analog sources, or as secondary connections for digital sources for backup, for recording or to make the source available to the multizone system.

  • Page 22: Installation

    You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver, turn off all devices, including the AVR 2600, and unplug their power cords. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections.

  • Page 23: Step Six - Connect Am Antenna

    STEP EIGHT – Connect Remote IR Inputs and Outputs The AVR 2600 is equipped with a Remote IR Input, a Zone 2 Input and a Remote IR Output to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations.

  • Page 24: Step Twelve - Program Sources Into The Remote

    43 for instructions on these advanced programming functions. STEP THIRTEEN – Turn On the AVR 2600 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 2600. 1. Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the “On” position. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on.

  • Page 25: Initial Setup

    In this section, you will configure the AVR 2600 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system.

  • Page 26: Set Up Sources

    INITIAL SETUP NOTE: The AVR 2600 will automatically set its master volume to – 25dB. STEP FOUR – After you select “Continue” , the screen shown in Figure 23 will appear. Select the number of speakers in your system. Select 5.1 if no surround back speakers are present or if the surround back channels will be used for multizone operation.
  • Page 27 The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only “audio- only” sources on the AVR 2600 are the Radio and The Bridge III (video may be available; see page 32), which use special on-screen menus. For external sources, if no video signal is present, the display will remain black.
  • Page 28 Press the Back/Exit Button, then return to the Setup Source line of the Main Menu to configure the next source. When you have finished, press the Back/Exit Button to clear the menus from view. You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver! Buttons Button to move the...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Dolby Volume Calibration Offset Calibration Offset is a feature of Dolby Volume processing that allows you to adjust the calibration of the AVR 2600 to optimally match your speakers and listening environment. The AVR 2600 is calibrated with the average speaker sensitivity in mind; however, different speakers may have different sensitivities.

  • Page 30: Mute Function

    • Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices. USING THE RADIO To select the AVR 2600’s built-in radio: 1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the Buttons to scroll to the desired band.

  • Page 31: Sirius Satellite Radio Operation

    To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (7474) or visit sirius.com (U.S.) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada). The AVR 2600 is a SIRIUS Ready device, and is able to receive the SIRIUS service when a user-supplied SIRIUS tuner module is connected and the service activated.

  • Page 32: Using Docking Station

    While a selection is playing, the song title and play mode icon will appear in the front-panel Message Display. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 2600 and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode, the Now Playing screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album.

  • Page 33: Ipod Manual Mode

    Off, repeat One or repeat All. NOTE: The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode. The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting. The AVR supports audio playback from some applications available for the iPhone and the iPod touch. Place the system in iPod Manual Mode by pressing the Menu Button and selecting “Photo/Manual”.
  • Page 34 OPERATION • 5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker. • 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers.

  • Page 35: Advanced Functions

    96/24 (5.1), 2-channel PCM modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which is displayed briefly as...

  • Page 36: Dolby Surround Settings

    OK Button toggles the setting on or off. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 2600’s performance.

  • Page 37: Number Of Speakers

    The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 2600 is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 2600’s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since an external power amplifier is not required.

  • Page 38: Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

    LFE channel to the subwoofer. NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE.

  • Page 39: Audio Effects

    0dB, scroll down to this line at the bottom of the menu and press the OK Button. To set your levels using the AVR 2600’s internal test tone, adjust the TEST TONE line as follows: Test Tone: Determines whether the test tone is active. To begin, press the OK Button repeatedly to select the Off, Auto or Manual setting.

  • Page 40: Video Modes

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré patterns seen with less advanced processing. The “Torino”...

  • Page 41: How To Adjust The Custom Picture Settings

    Reduce the sharpness setting on your television, and the setting on the AVR 2600, if necessary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test screen.

  • Page 42: Multizone Operation

    Zone 1, or red to operate Zone 2. SYSTEM SETTINGS The AVR 2600 offers system settings for ease of use. These settings may be accessed from the System Settings menu, which is selected by pressing the Setup Button and navigating to the System line.

  • Page 43: Advanced Remote Control Functions

    AVR. ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 2600 remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to the Function List (Table A14 in the appendix) for assistance in operating your other components.

  • Page 44: Processor Reset

    After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets. To reset the AVR 2600, place it in Standby mode (press the front- panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press and hold the front-panel OK Button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Remote is in Zone 2 mode not respond Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 2600, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” , which is located in the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 2600 Source Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV Cable/SAT or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player...
  • Page 47 Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs Left/Right Speakers Center Speaker Left/Right Surround Speakers Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Left/Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Subwoofer Mode...
  • Page 48 APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat Device Type Surround Modes Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Dolby Volume Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control...
  • Page 49 Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Video Mode Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Cross Color Suppressor Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom. Note: These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected.
  • Page 50 APPENDIX Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable/Sat Media Server Game Table A10 – System Settings Feature Front-Panel Dimmer Volume Units Volume Default Volume Default Level Unit of Measure Language HDMI Audio to TV Dolby Volume Calibration Menu Transparency Volume/Status Messages Menus Setup and Slide-In Menus...
  • Page 51 Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit- streams, but thanks to the AVR 2600’s post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.
  • Page 52 APPENDIX Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround Movie back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability Music of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments.
  • Page 53 Movie encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility. Logic 7 The AVR 2600 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional 2-channel music recordings.
  • Page 54 APPENDIX Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 41 when using the Function List. Figure 41 – Remote Control Function List Reference...
  • Page 55 Table A13 – Remote Control Function List Button Name AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power On Device Power Off Cable/SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel The Bridge Input Sel...
  • Page 56 APPENDIX Table A13 – continued Button Name Cable/SAT AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power On Power On Device Power Off Power Off Cable/SAT Input Sel Input Sel The Bridge Input Sel Radio...
  • Page 57 CITIZEN CONTEC CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DYNATECH DYNEX ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUJITSU FUNAI FUTURETECH GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI HYTEK INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN LG/GOLDSTAR LLOYTRON LODGENET MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX METZ MITSUBISHI NATIONAL OLEVIA TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number...
  • Page 58 345 416 DAEWOO 317 394 404 DAYTRON 318 348 DYNATECH EMERSON 313 340 342 FISHER FUNAI 376 395 424 HARMAN KARDON 302 303 318 HITACHI 340 348 JC PENNEY 318 345 JENSEN 318 348 411 KENWOOD 320 348 LG/GOLDSTAR 318 407...
  • Page 59 117 166 CLARINETTE DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FUNAI HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 178 181 LG/GOLDSTAR...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH DIRECTV 309 310 314 DISH NETWORK DRAKE 313 317 318 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 484 485...
  • Page 61 Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APPLE 008 009 BEYOND ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 MICROSOFT REQUEST Table A23 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-Cable/SAT Recorder (PVR) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO...

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered 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.
  • Page 63 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 www.harmankardon.com © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1430Z...

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