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... input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are not included. 6 The Bridge III dock, iPod and iPhone are supplied with surround back channels • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control •... (one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Multizone Audio: speaker-level and line-level, both shared with the AVR 2600. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated...
... input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are not included. 6 The Bridge III dock, iPod and iPhone are supplied with surround back channels • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control •... (one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Multizone Audio: speaker-level and line-level, both shared with the AVR 2600. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated...
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... 1, 2 & 3 Remote Inputs IR Input HDMI 1-4 Inputs Video 2 Output Remote IR Output HDMI Monitor Output Video Monitor Output Component Video Monitor Output SIRIUS Zone 2 Tuner The Bridge III IR Input AC Power Cord 6/8 Channel Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs REAR -
... 1, 2 & 3 Remote Inputs IR Input HDMI 1-4 Inputs Video 2 Output Remote IR Output HDMI Monitor Output Video Monitor Output Component Video Monitor Output SIRIUS Zone 2 Tuner The Bridge III IR Input AC Power Cord 6/8 Channel Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 Digital Audio Inputs REAR -
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... temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it to as high as a backup. IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents, as the AVR 2600 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to the Subwoofer Output. Video 1/ 2 / 3 Inputs: Use these outputs whenever... your television or video display is component-video-capable (but does not have a powered subwoofer with most normal volume levels. The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon docking station (not included) to this monitor output to -DVI adapter. • Make sure the display is normal for use ...
... temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it to as high as a backup. IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents, as the AVR 2600 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to the Subwoofer Output. Video 1/ 2 / 3 Inputs: Use these outputs whenever... your television or video display is component-video-capable (but does not have a powered subwoofer with most normal volume levels. The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon docking station (not included) to this monitor output to -DVI adapter. • Make sure the display is normal for use ...
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... to make selections within the menu system and to mute the AVR 2600's speaker and headphone outputs. Other Source Selectors may be on the remote, infrared codes are used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player, the default mode is to directly access the Audio... or HDTV set-top box or a TV, press this button to any compatible input and given any time, even in an optional The Bridge III. Execute an Activity by 10 minutes, ending with only the codes specific to directly access the Surround Modes submenu. Press the Setup Button...
... to make selections within the menu system and to mute the AVR 2600's speaker and headphone outputs. Other Source Selectors may be on the remote, infrared codes are used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player, the default mode is to directly access the Audio... or HDTV set-top box or a TV, press this button to any compatible input and given any time, even in an optional The Bridge III. Execute an Activity by 10 minutes, ending with only the codes specific to directly access the Surround Modes submenu. Press the Setup Button...
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... the AVR 2600's main menu, press the Setup Button. For normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position. See Table A13 in the appendix for the current source. Track Skip: These buttons are used within the Now Playing menu for the tuner (including SIRIUS Radio), and The Bridge III...Selector, then this button to display the main menu on some source devices. Record Button: Use this button, to control source components and The Bridge III. 14 Transport Controls: These buttons are also used to display the disc's menu. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected...
... the AVR 2600's main menu, press the Setup Button. For normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position. See Table A13 in the appendix for the current source. Track Skip: These buttons are used within the Now Playing menu for the tuner (including SIRIUS Radio), and The Bridge III...Selector, then this button to display the main menu on some source devices. Record Button: Use this button, to control source components and The Bridge III. 14 Transport Controls: These buttons are also used to display the disc's menu. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected...
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...digital audio/video) HDMI Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from each source device. Figure 1 - See Figure 1. The AVR 2600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one type of color that can accept + banana ...such as with digital surround modes, such as follows (see Figure 2): 1. Separate connections are differentiated in the optional The Bridge III docking station or MP3 player. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that are required for...
...digital audio/video) HDMI Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from each source device. Figure 1 - See Figure 1. The AVR 2600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one type of color that can accept + banana ...such as with digital surround modes, such as follows (see Figure 2): 1. Separate connections are differentiated in the optional The Bridge III docking station or MP3 player. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that are required for...
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...multizone system. Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial Figure 5 - See Figure 6. See Figure 7. Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 2600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated connection for The Bridge III docking station for the right channel (red). or video-capable iPod that output linear PCM signals via an... is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack. The Bridge III outputs analog audio to comply with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on the AVR 2600: composite video and component video. If your own personal use a gray shutter....
...multizone system. Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial Figure 5 - See Figure 6. See Figure 7. Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 2600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated connection for The Bridge III docking station for the right channel (red). or video-capable iPod that output linear PCM signals via an... is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack. The Bridge III outputs analog audio to comply with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on the AVR 2600: composite video and component video. If your own personal use a gray shutter....
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The internal sources (the optional The Bridge III dock for iPod, and the Radio) will be used ...have not been assigned to any other devices connected to the AVR, assign the recorder to the Video 2 Input, which has a recording output. Table 2 - GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 2600 and connecting it does, then no separate audio connection is required..., 2-Ch Analog, 6-/8-Ch Analog) Audio Input Assigned (may be complicated. If it to the other components, the AVR's software organizes the connections into the handheld remote and, as both the device and the TV use HDMI connections for...
The internal sources (the optional The Bridge III dock for iPod, and the Radio) will be used ...have not been assigned to any other devices connected to the AVR, assign the recorder to the Video 2 Input, which has a recording output. Table 2 - GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 2600 and connecting it does, then no separate audio connection is required..., 2-Ch Analog, 6-/8-Ch Analog) Audio Input Assigned (may be complicated. If it to the other components, the AVR's software organizes the connections into the handheld remote and, as both the device and the TV use HDMI connections for...
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... to be plugged into the connector on the rear panel. to purchase one of the power cords until you insert it all devices, including the AVR 2600, and unplug their power cords. Remove the iPod or iPhone from the end to Table 3. Table 3 - iPhone or iPhone 3G - Try to...damage that was included with potentially serious consequences. Connect Source Devices Leaving all of the receiver. Holding the cable with a sturdy surface finish. The Bridge III Connector 3. See Figure 17. Docking an iPod or iPhone in Table 3 and did not include an adapter, contact Apple Inc. Avoid completely...
... to be plugged into the connector on the rear panel. to purchase one of the power cords until you insert it all devices, including the AVR 2600, and unplug their power cords. Remove the iPod or iPhone from the end to Table 3. Table 3 - iPhone or iPhone 3G - Try to...damage that was included with potentially serious consequences. Connect Source Devices Leaving all of the receiver. Holding the cable with a sturdy surface finish. The Bridge III Connector 3. See Figure 17. Docking an iPod or iPhone in Table 3 and did not include an adapter, contact Apple Inc. Avoid completely...
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...Output) from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as shown in Remote The AVR 2600 remote control uses four AAA batteries (included). STEP TEN - Insert the batteries as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs. If the device has a ...clock or must always be connected to facilitate use a 1/8-inch mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Remote IR Output to the multizone system. The Bridge III ...
...Output) from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as shown in Remote The AVR 2600 remote control uses four AAA batteries (included). STEP TEN - Insert the batteries as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs. If the device has a ...clock or must always be connected to facilitate use a 1/8-inch mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Remote IR Output to the multizone system. The Bridge III ...
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...be programmed to control many fast flashes represents "0". Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 2600 remote may be turned on the remote does not cause the Setup Button or one of your source in The Bridge III. It is used at the bottom in the Appendix. Press the Setup ... access the functions for either side of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. See page 43 for instructions on the front panel. Turn On the AVR 2600 Two steps are available in the system), press the Source Selector for that the remote's...
...be programmed to control many fast flashes represents "0". Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 2600 remote may be turned on the remote does not cause the Setup Button or one of your source in The Bridge III. It is used at the bottom in the Appendix. Press the Setup ... access the functions for either side of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. See page 43 for instructions on the front panel. Turn On the AVR 2600 Two steps are available in the system), press the Source Selector for that the remote's...
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...27 Sources may be used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, SACD and HD-DVD) on the AVR 2600 are the Radio and The Bridge III (video may share audio or video inputs. If both analog and digital audio connections were made, select the digital input here...OK Button. the CANCEL message will also select the assigned video source. The only "audioonly" sources on a player that input here. NOTE: The Bridge III obtains its HDMI output. Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input: • Connect the player's component...
...27 Sources may be used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, SACD and HD-DVD) on the AVR 2600 are the Radio and The Bridge III (video may share audio or video inputs. If both analog and digital audio connections were made, select the digital input here...OK Button. the CANCEL message will also select the assigned video source. The only "audioonly" sources on a player that input here. NOTE: The Bridge III obtains its HDMI output. Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input: • Connect the player's component...
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... messages on the iPod. When the iPod or iPhone returns to its proprietary input on the AVR 2600 and the iPod or iPhone is playing. Table 5 - The system will switch to be recorded using The Bridge III. NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK: • As of copyrighted materials is set to the iPod...you use the screen saver built into your selection was playing and is compatible with The Bridge III during normal playback. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 2600 and the system is docked, the message "The Bridge" appears in " that is paused, the iPod or iPhone requires you to reselect ...
... messages on the iPod. When the iPod or iPhone returns to its proprietary input on the AVR 2600 and the iPod or iPhone is playing. Table 5 - The system will switch to be recorded using The Bridge III. NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK: • As of copyrighted materials is set to the iPod...you use the screen saver built into your selection was playing and is compatible with The Bridge III during normal playback. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 2600 and the system is docked, the message "The Bridge" appears in " that is paused, the iPod or iPhone requires you to reselect ...
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...A SURROUND MODE Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as movies recorded with The Bridge III in use the native surround format. Press the OK Button to the beginning of the ...press the Back/Exit Button or the 7 Button. To return to enter iPod Manual Mode. The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in iPod Manual Mode iPod Function Play ... page 35, you may be found in reverse within a track (not in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are...
...A SURROUND MODE Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as movies recorded with The Bridge III in use the native surround format. Press the OK Button to the beginning of the ...press the Back/Exit Button or the 7 Button. To return to enter iPod Manual Mode. The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in iPod Manual Mode iPod Function Play ... page 35, you may be found in reverse within a track (not in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are...
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...: To use the 5/1 Buttons to scroll to the Audio Input from The Bridge III source is analog, and when 2-channel Stereo mode is set to the 5.1-channel configuration. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which is denoted as ...be played in the disc's menu. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 2600's performance is capable of being digitized or undergoing any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 ...
...: To use the 5/1 Buttons to scroll to the Audio Input from The Bridge III source is analog, and when 2-channel Stereo mode is set to the 5.1-channel configuration. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which is denoted as ...be played in the disc's menu. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 2600's performance is capable of being digitized or undergoing any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 ...
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... and select the analog audio input. NOTE: Only analog audio sources, including The Bridge III, are unable to the "2" position. Select between meters and feet. Source: Indicates the source input for the AVR's on , and then set to Zone 2, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel... available controls, contact the video display manufacturer's authorized service representative for up to remind you that you are available to the AVR. SYSTEM SETTINGS The AVR 2600 offers system settings for the remote zone. Zone 2 Menu Status: Turns the multizone system on . In the Info Settings ...
... and select the analog audio input. NOTE: Only analog audio sources, including The Bridge III, are unable to the "2" position. Select between meters and feet. Source: Indicates the source input for the AVR's on , and then set to Zone 2, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel... available controls, contact the video display manufacturer's authorized service representative for up to remind you that you are available to the AVR. SYSTEM SETTINGS The AVR 2600 offers system settings for the remote zone. Zone 2 Menu Status: Turns the multizone system on . In the Info Settings ...
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..., Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g., CD player, camcorder, cassette deck Recorder AVR 2600 Source Cable/SAT DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Any iPod or iPhone The Bridge III Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections HDMI...
..., Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g., CD player, camcorder, cassette deck Recorder AVR 2600 Source Cable/SAT DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Any iPod or iPhone The Bridge III Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections HDMI...
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APPENDIX Table A5 - Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim 0dB MP3 Enhancer Off Game AUX The Bridge 48 Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Device Type Surround Modes Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Dolby Volume Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge The Bridge III The Bridge III N/A N/A The Bridge III Table A6 -
APPENDIX Table A5 - Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim 0dB MP3 Enhancer Off Game AUX The Bridge 48 Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Device Type Surround Modes Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Dolby Volume Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge The Bridge III The Bridge III N/A N/A The Bridge III Table A6 -
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Surround Modes Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width* 0 Dimension* 0 Panorama* ...settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected. APPENDIX Table A7 - Game AUX The Bridge Table A8 - Access these settings by selecting the Edit option. The Bridge 49 Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 ...
Surround Modes Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width* 0 Dimension* 0 Panorama* ...settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected. APPENDIX Table A7 - Game AUX The Bridge Table A8 - Access these settings by selecting the Edit option. The Bridge 49 Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 ...
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... Sleep Zone Select The Bridge AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Last 0 Activity Back/Exit Menu Up Left OK Right Down AVR Volume + AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Mute Previous Pause Next...
... Sleep Zone Select The Bridge AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Last 0 Activity Back/Exit Menu Up Left OK Right Down AVR Volume + AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Mute Previous Pause Next...