AVR 260 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Safety Information 4 Introduction 6 Front Panel Controls 8 Rear Panel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 13 Audio Equipment Connections 13 HDMI Input Connections 14 HDMI Output Connections 14 Analog and Digital Input Connections 15 Video Equipment Connections 16 System and Power Connections 16 Main Room Remote Control Extension 16 Zone 2 IR Link 16 Multiroom Audio Connection 16 Speaker Selection 16 Speaker Placement 18 System Con
SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! Description and Features With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 260 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 260 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new m illennium. In addition to the traditional 5.
INTRODUCTION A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital p rocessor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass m anagement, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes, improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste. For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR’s feature connections for four video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS B C D � 260 AVR Info Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit M N OK L K Source List Composite 2 1 6 7 8 9 A E F 4 5 J 3 0 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, a djusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ENGLISH D Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are selected.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input/output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows: � � � � � � � � Front Left:......................White Surround Back Left: .......Brown Component Video “Y”: ...Green Front Right:....................Red Surround Back Right: .....
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS D Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front Left speaker with the older color coding, while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front Right speaker.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS P Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR. Y Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on any video source. Q Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video source. Z Analog 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS A AVR Power On B AVR Power Off C Source Selectors D Audio Effects Button E Transport Controls F Menu Navigation LKM N G Sleep Button H Main Tuning Buttons ENGLISH I Last Button J Numeric Keys K Video Mode Button L Menu Button M Activity Button N Back/Exit Button O Master Volume P Disc Menu Button Q Mute Button R Surround Mode Button S Device Power OFF Button T Device Power ON Button U Transmitter Window V OK Button W Settings Buttons X Zone Select Button Y Red/Green/Yellow/Blue C
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. A AVR Power On: When the AVR 260 is in the Standby mode, as indicated by the Power Indicator 2 glowing amber, press this button to turn the unit on. B AVR Power Off: When the AVR 260 is turned on, press this button to place it in the Standby mode.
Installation and Connections Audio Equipment Connections There are two formats for audio connections: d igital and analog. Digital audio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are three types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical.
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. Referring to drawing of the remote control on page 11,there is a section of 7 buttons marked C, near the top of the remote designated “Source Selectors”: Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game and AUX.
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 postive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. If a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless formats (e.g.
Installation and Connections System and Power Connections AC Power Connections The AVR is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. This unit is equipped with one accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power accessory devices, but should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to the Switched Outlet G should not exceed 50 watts.
Installation and Connections When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel system, a back surround speaker is required, ideally placed at the center of the room's rear wall, pointing directly towards the front center channel speaker. The center of the speaker should face you (see below).
System Configuration First Turn On 1. Plug the Power Cable I into an unswitched AC outlet. The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote W. The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 1), and if a video source is playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu. 2. Press the Main Power Switch on the rear panel so that is in the ON position. Note that the Power Indicator 2 will turn amber, i ndicating that the unit is in Standby mode. 3.
System Configuration 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 selecting the Setup Source line, or by pressing the Info Settings Button W for direct access. When a source is selected, the AVR will check the assigned digital audio input for a signal. If one is present, the digital input will be selected.
System Configuration NOTE: When the display has a DVI input which is connected to the AVR using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, if the display is not HDCP-compliant, the picture will be distorted. In that case, a different video connection must be used (component, composite or S-video). Resolution from Source: This line, which is informational only, indicates the video format (NTSC or PAL) output by the source device.
System Configuration Step 5: The first screen of the EzSet/EQ system will now appear to remind you to plug in the microphone. If you have not already done so, plug the microphone into the Headphone Jack 3 as described in steps 2 and 3. When you are ready to proceed, make certain that the cursor is pointing to Continue and press the OK Button V.
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 of your room. EzSet/EQ automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 260’s performance in your system. However, if forsome reason you are unable to run EzSet/EQ, e.g.
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 submenus appear in the Manual Speaker Setup menu: Number of Speakers, Crossover(Size), Sub Mode, Distance and Level Adjust.
System Configuration Sub Mode Adjust Speaker Distance Menu 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. As explained above in Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances, sometimes the speakers are placed at different distances from the listeningposition, which can muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired.
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. Press the AVR Button to display the menu system, and then navigate to the Speaker Setup line. Press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu.
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 delivered via HDMI, or decoded to Dolby Digitaland transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio. Dolby True HD is an expansion of MLP Lossless™ audio, the same format used on DVD Audio discs.
MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo program is being played.
Operation Basic Operation Mute Function Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be f ollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the MuteButton on the remote Q. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder.
Operation If a video source is playing and there is no picture: Multichannel disc player without HDMI output, or when video display has no HDMI input: •• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection. •• Connect the player’s component video outputs to one set of Component Video Inputs on the AVR. Depending on the capabilities of the player and your video display, you may need to use a composite or S-video connection instead.
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 p rograms. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used.
Operation 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.
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 type of program, simply select the line from the Surround Modes menu any time you wish to override the AVR’s automatic surround mode selection.
Multiroom Operation Tape Recording Multiroom 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 Analog Outputs 3 or Video 1 Outputs P7 in the record mode.
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 turn it off again, press once more. If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step, press the L Button F once so that the blue cursor bar is highlighting the Source line.
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 higher one (the AVR 260 upscales to a maximum of 1080p), the processor is adding pixels to the original image.
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 patterns. Film Mode Detect: While normally left off, turn this setting on to compensate for authoring errors in the process of converting film programs to video.
General AVR Settings Menu Appearance 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. Menu Transparency: This setting allows you to select whether video programs will be visible when the menu system is in use.
Tuner Operation To select the built-in tuner As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use center for both information and entertainment. This section will help you take maximum advantage of the RDS system. 1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel and use the KL Buttons to scroll through the source list. The last-used band (AM or FM) will be active. RDS Tuning 2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote.
Tuner Operation Program Search (PTY) You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps: An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along with an explanation of the PTY: 1. Press the Play button E until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display C.
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. Once the AVR’s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remote control.
Programming the Remote 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 Control Selector button. 1. Press and hold the Input Selector C for the device you wish to find the code for more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it. Release the button and begin the next step within 20 seconds. 2.
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 only a few functions operate, check to see if another code set will work with more buttons.
AVR Maker (Brand) Name HARMAN KARDON Code Number (3 digit) List 001 BRIDGE HARMAN KARDON 001 RADIO HARMAN KARDON 001 TV ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI ALBA ARC EN CIEL ARCAM ARISTONA ASA AUTOVOX BANG & OLUFSEN BARCO BASICLINE BAUR BEKO BLAUPUNKT BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE BRION VEGA BUSH BUSH(UK) CENTURY COMTEL CONTINENTAL EDISON CROSLEY DAEWOO DANSAI DECCA DECCA(UK) DEGRAAF DIXI DUMONT DUMONT-FINLUX DYNATRON EMERSON ERRES FENNER FERGUSON FIDELITY FIDELITY(UK) FINLANDIA FINLUX FISHER FORGESTONE FO
Setup Code TableS SAMSUNG SATBOX SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TELESERVICE TIVO TUDI UNITED CABLE VISIOPASS WESTMINSTER CABLE 024 003 002 004 026 025 006 005 011 029 030 027 001 009 007 SAT AIWA AKAI ALBA AMSTRAD ANKARO ASTRO BARCOM BLAUPUNKT BUSH BUSH(UK) CANAL CANAL DIGITAL CANAL PLUS (CANAL+) DIRECTV ECHOSTAR FERGUSON FINLUX FOXTEL FTE FUBA GOODMANS GRUNDIG HITACHI HUMAX ITT ITT-NOKIA KATHREIN KOSMOS KYOTO GMI AT
Setup Code TableS AIWA AKAI ALBA AMSTRAD ANITECH ARC EN CIEL ARISTONA ASTRA ASTRO SOUND ATLANTIC AUDIOSONIC AWA BANG & OLUFSEN BAUR BLAUPUNKT BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE BRAUN BUSH CANON CONDOR CROWN CROWN/ONWA DAEWOO DECCA DECCA(UK) DEGRAAF DUAL DUMONT DYNATECH ELBE ELTA EMERSON FERGUSON FINLADIA FINLUX FISHER FUJITSU FUNAI GARANADA(UK) GBC(UK) GOODMANS GRAETZ GRANADA GRANADA(UK) GRUNDIG HANSEATIC HARMAN KARDON HIFIVOX HITACHI IMPERIAL INTERFUNK INTERVISION ITT ITT-NOKIA JENSEN JVC KARCHER KENDO KENWOOD KOERTING K
Function List AVR 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 33 32 30 34 28 31 29 35 36 37 38 42 39 41 43 44 47 51 40 45 48 46 49 50 52 53 54 55 58 46 Radio Blu-ray/DVD No.
Function List Game AUX DMC250 DMC1000 TV CBL/SAT UR Function CD HDTV PVD 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 AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 On On Power On Power On Play Power On Power On Power On Power On 04 Off Off Power Off Power Off Stop Power Off Power Off Power Off Po
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main •• No AC Power Power Switch 0 is pushed Display lights, but no sound or picture No sound from any speaker; Protect Warning in Display •• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet •• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled •• Intermittent input connections •• Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure •• Mute is on •• Press Mute button Q •• Volume control is down •• Turn up volume c
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 50 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 50 Watts per channel @ <0.
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 television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Bluray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g.
APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left/Right Surround Back Speakers ON ON Subwoofer ON ON Left/Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large* Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Su
APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim Off Night Mode Off Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Radio TV Game AUX TV Game AUX Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Video Mode Processor Off Brightness* 50 Contrast* 50 Color* 50 Sharpness* 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Noise Reduction** 0ff MPEG Noise Reduction** 0ff Cross Color Suppressor**
APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Code Your Setting Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server TV Game ENGLISH AUX Table A10 – System Settings Feature Default Front Panel Dimmer On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level -25dB Unit of Measure Feet Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off OSD Transparency Normal Volume/Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 5 seconds Setup and Slide-In Menus 15 minutes
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