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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 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. 8.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 2600 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 5 INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 2600 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/or special promotions. Thank you for choosing a 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 technology to achieve premium performance. Harman Kardon, Inc.
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Info Settings Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit Volume / Navigation Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Analog Audio Source List Microphone Front Inputs Digital Input USB Video Audio Inputs Remote (Optical and IR Sensor Port Front Input Coaxial Front) OK / Navigation 12:10 PM NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 8 FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: • Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rearpanel 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 white. NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short.
Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs Surround Back/ Zone 2 Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs HDMI 1–4 Inputs The Bridge III Zone 2 IR Input Video Monitor Output Component Video Monitor Output Coaxial Optical 1& 2 Digital Digital Audio Audio Output Inputs Center Main Switched AC Speaker Power Accessory Outputs Switch Outlet SIRIUS Tuner HDMI Monitor Output Fan Vents AC Power Cord 6/8 Channel Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions thr
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 10 REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control. 6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™ or HD-DVD, or any other external decoder) to these jacks. See page 30 for more information.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 11 REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for HDCP-copyprotected sources. • Composite video signals are upscaled to as high as 1080i and available at these outputs. If your video display’s best connection is component video, it is the only video connection required from the AVR to the display.
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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM 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.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Menu Button: This button is used within the Now Playing menu for the tuner (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. Soft Keys: These buttons are used with some source devices.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 15 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 setup and operation smoother. power of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater. Some people use two subwoofers, for additional power and even distribution of the sound.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 16 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 17 CONNECTIONS be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multichannel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 18 CONNECTIONS with standard audio connections, labeled for “car and home use,” you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 2600’s ease of control. Composite video cable Figure 10 – Composite Video Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables. See Figure 11.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 19 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Green SUB C Purple FR Red White FL Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 20 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 the connections into six conventional sources: Cable/SAT, DVD, TV, Game, Media Server and AUX.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 21 GETTING STARTED 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.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM 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. The receiver generates heat. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides. Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 23 INSTALLATION STEP SIX – Connect AM Antenna Assemble the included AM antenna (see Figure 18) and connect it to the AM and Ground antenna terminals. The antenna is not polarized, and either lead may be connected to either terminal. so may present a safety hazard. If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and telecommunications wiring, hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 24 INSTALLATION Point the remote’s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 2600. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM 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. The menu system is accessed by pressing the Setup Button on the remote or front panel.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 26 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. Set Up Sources The Info Settings menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 27 INITIAL SETUP The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only “audioonly” 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. You may pair an audio device with an A/V device’s video signal using the Info Settings menu. Sources may share audio or video inputs.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 28 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 Bypass mode passes the source signal directly to the HDMI output, bypassing all video processing within the AVR, including video output resolution adjustment.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 29 OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. TURNING ON THE AVR 2600 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. The Main Power Switch is normally left on.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 30 OPERATION your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. To adjust the Calibration Offset, press the Setup Button and scroll to the System Setup menu, then select it. Scroll to the Dolby Volume Calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the 7/3 Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 31 OPERATION Use the 5/1 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 5/1 Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal strength is found. To switch to manual tuning, in which each press of the 5/1 Buttons steps through a single frequency increment (0.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 32 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 Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections. Use the analog audio connections to make an analog recording. 3.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 33 OPERATION procedure may also help when a video program is selected but the “Now Playing” screen appears instead of the video images. To exit iPod Manual Mode, with the AVR remote in The Bridge mode, press the Menu Button. To return to a previous menu level, press the Back/Exit Button or the 7 Button. Random: Select this setting for random playback, also known as “Shuffle Mode”.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM 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. This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation. See page 42 for more information.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 35 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 2600’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 2600 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 36 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 modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect. “2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no center channel. “3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 37 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus. Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker Placement section, and connect them to the AVR. Consult the owner’s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer’s Web site for the frequency range specification.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 38 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. To use the speakers in the main listening area, configure them as “On”, and run the EzSet/EQ process for a 7.1-channel system.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 39 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS STEP FOUR – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 40 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.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 41 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS objects or the scrolling credits in a film, or if the image appears to “pixellate” into blocks, change the MPEG Noise Reduction setting from Off to Low, Medium or High. 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, causing unwanted flickering, flashing colors or rainbow patterns.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Convergence and Edge Focus Volume: The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone. The crosshatch pattern that may surround the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rearprojection video displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls, contact the video display manufacturer’s authorized service representative for assistance.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 43 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting On. Mute the TV’s speakers when using the AVR for audio. Dolby Volume Calibration: This setting determines the Dolby Volume Calibration Offset, as described on page 30.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 44 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated activities. It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending commands after Power On, and the component may not be ready to respond to commands immediately after powering on. To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps: 1.
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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 49 APPENDIX Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 Contrast* 50 Color* 50 Sharpness* 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan On Noise Reduction** Low Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge MPEG Noise Reduction** Low Cross Color Suppressor** On Black Level** Off Deinterlacing** On Film Mode Detect** 3:2 * Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom.
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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:10 PM Page 51 APPENDIX Table A12 – Surround Modes 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 .1 • Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 52 APPENDIX Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie 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 (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 53 APPENDIX Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Cinema Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or 6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations. • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 • DTS 96/24 • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) DTS Neo:6 Music Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation • DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 54 APPENDIX 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 54 37 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 54 Figure 41 – Remote Control Function List Reference 9 13 28 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 41 when using the Function List.
AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 55 APPENDIX Table A13 – Remote Control Function List No.
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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 57 APPENDIX Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
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AVR 2600 OM.qxd 4/29/09 12:11 PM Page 62 AVR 2600 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 Front L & R channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 65 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.
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