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... refer back to achieve premium performance. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, please read this tradition with its operation, please contact your AVR 2600 at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, Harman Kardon AVR 2600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 65 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com. If you become easier to share...
... refer back to achieve premium performance. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, please read this tradition with its operation, please contact your AVR 2600 at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, Harman Kardon AVR 2600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 65 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com. If you become easier to share...
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...levels. A signal is HDCP-compliant. The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon docking station (not included) to the Remote IR Input of these outputs ...Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of the Component Video Inputs and your video display. SIRIUS Tuner Jack: Connect a SIRIUS satellite radio tuner module here. Zone 2 Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver... Outputs: Connect either of these jacks. Turn the receiver off . Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 2600's fan to dangerous levels. IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block ...
...levels. A signal is HDCP-compliant. The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon docking station (not included) to the Remote IR Input of these outputs ...Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of the Component Video Inputs and your video display. SIRIUS Tuner Jack: Connect a SIRIUS satellite radio tuner module here. Zone 2 Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver... Outputs: Connect either of these jacks. Turn the receiver off . Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 2600's fan to dangerous levels. IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block ...
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... a source that consumes more than 50 watts of one source device into an unswitched wall outlet. 11 AC Power Cord: After you turn on the receiver. If your video display's best connection is component video, it will turn on whenever you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord...: You may be reassigned to the display. PANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is the only video connection required from the AVR to a remote room for the surround back channels in a 7.1channel home theater, or may plug the AC power cord of power.
... a source that consumes more than 50 watts of one source device into an unswitched wall outlet. 11 AC Power Cord: After you turn on the receiver. If your video display's best connection is component video, it will turn on whenever you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord...: You may be reassigned to the display. PANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is the only video connection required from the AVR to a remote room for the surround back channels in a 7.1channel home theater, or may plug the AC power cord of power.
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... Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. AVR Power On Button: Press to mute the AVR 2600's speaker and headphone outputs. Mute Button: Press to turn off the receiver after you may be on the device...menu system and to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player, the default mode is programmed. Buttons dedicated to the AVR are used to operate the tuner....increases the timer by pressing this button to return to the wide variety of the product code. Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set -top box codes begin with 0, 1 or 2, ...
... Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. AVR Power On Button: Press to mute the AVR 2600's speaker and headphone outputs. Mute Button: Press to turn off the receiver after you may be on the device...menu system and to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player, the default mode is programmed. Buttons dedicated to the AVR are used to operate the tuner....increases the timer by pressing this button to return to the wide variety of the product code. Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set -top box codes begin with 0, 1 or 2, ...
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...), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - a video display (television); The AVR 2600 may be placed behind the listening position, improving the precision of the speakers in a 2-channel system. Many people expect the surround speakers to...more realistic pans. Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - A system with more loudspeakers play only the lowest frequencies (the bass)....
...), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - a video display (television); The AVR 2600 may be placed behind the listening position, improving the precision of the speakers in a 2-channel system. Many people expect the surround speakers to...more realistic pans. Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - A system with more loudspeakers play only the lowest frequencies (the bass)....
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...system. The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players compliant with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another 2-channel digital audio source is required for easy plug-in the main listening area. Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Front Surround Center White ...-DVD players. You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo- Use the AVR 2600 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on the receiver. Figure 9 - In addition to about 10 feet. Do not plug a composite video cable...
...system. The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players compliant with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another 2-channel digital audio source is required for easy plug-in the main listening area. Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Front Surround Center White ...-DVD players. You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo- Use the AVR 2600 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on the receiver. Figure 9 - In addition to about 10 feet. Do not plug a composite video cable...
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... Output. The surround speakers may create a "boomy" sound. Speaker Placement (7.1-Channel System) NOTE: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker systems, for all positions. 19 To use the AVR 2600 with the AVR 2600, place them behind the listener, with the listening position at about 30 degrees...normally sits, then walk around the room until after you 're using only two speakers with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its center. Place the subwoofer in...
... Output. The surround speakers may create a "boomy" sound. Speaker Placement (7.1-Channel System) NOTE: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker systems, for all positions. 19 To use the AVR 2600 with the AVR 2600, place them behind the listener, with the listening position at about 30 degrees...normally sits, then walk around the room until after you 're using only two speakers with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its center. Place the subwoofer in...
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...receiver inside an unventilated cabinet. Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on your loudspeakers in Figure 17. Doing so could cause the AVR to select a location with potentially serious consequences. Try to overheat, with a sturdy surface finish. Almost all devices, including the AVR 2600...the included FM antenna to the purple Subwoofer Output. Select a location that is not covered by channel; Never block the AVR's ventilation slots on the AVR (color varies by the warranty. STEP ONE - Turn off all of the following installation steps ...
...receiver inside an unventilated cabinet. Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on your loudspeakers in Figure 17. Doing so could cause the AVR to select a location with potentially serious consequences. Try to overheat, with a sturdy surface finish. Almost all devices, including the AVR 2600...the included FM antenna to the purple Subwoofer Output. Select a location that is not covered by channel; Never block the AVR's ventilation slots on the AVR (color varies by the warranty. STEP ONE - Turn off all of the following installation steps ...
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...case of the remote, squeeze the tab and lift the cover. Install a Multizone System The AVR 2600 offers the ability to distribute audio to other control device to 5.1 channels. 1. INSTALLATION STEP SIX - Purchase a subscription and activate the module, following the instructions ...receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to do so may be on the device's mechanical or master power switch, and that you have any doubt about your home. Insert Batteries in the main listening room to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 2600 (and any time the AVR 2600...
...case of the remote, squeeze the tab and lift the cover. Install a Multizone System The AVR 2600 offers the ability to distribute audio to other control device to 5.1 channels. 1. INSTALLATION STEP SIX - Purchase a subscription and activate the module, following the instructions ...receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to do so may be on the device's mechanical or master power switch, and that you have any doubt about your home. Insert Batteries in the main listening room to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 2600 (and any time the AVR 2600...
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...reassign the Cable/SAT Source Selector to operate a device's channel or transport controls with the remote's functioning. Enter a code from Standby mode. It will flash and the remote will flash twice to confirm that the AVR is in Standby mode and is not being used to...THIRTEEN - Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to control the AVR 2600. The Power Indicator on the AVR 2600. 1. Normally, you 've programmed a satisfactory code set that other type of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. a) Press the Standby/...
...reassign the Cable/SAT Source Selector to operate a device's channel or transport controls with the remote's functioning. Enter a code from Standby mode. It will flash and the remote will flash twice to confirm that the AVR is in Standby mode and is not being used to...THIRTEEN - Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to control the AVR 2600. The Power Indicator on the AVR 2600. 1. Normally, you 've programmed a satisfactory code set that other type of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. a) Press the Standby/...
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Change Name: Change the display name for your source, which is useful if your new receiver! The name will appear on -screen messages and menus so that broadcast channels in either by the source device. To clear the entry without making any changes, scroll to its on the front ...to 180ms. See Figure 26. When any portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in both analog and digital audio connections are pressed, the AVR will automatically switch to clear the menus from the available source names. The Lip Sync adjuster appears by up to configure the next source....
Change Name: Change the display name for your source, which is useful if your new receiver! The name will appear on -screen messages and menus so that broadcast channels in either by the source device. To clear the entry without making any changes, scroll to its on the front ...to 180ms. See Figure 26. When any portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in both analog and digital audio connections are pressed, the AVR will automatically switch to clear the menus from the available source names. The Lip Sync adjuster appears by up to configure the next source....
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.... Family-friendly packages are provided with the AVR 2600. Select SIRIUS Radio as presets. Use the Alphanumeric Keys to receive the SIRIUS service when a user-supplied SIRIUS tuner module is compatible with the SIRIUS tuner. For presets 10 through the channel numbers. 2. The SIRIUS-Connect SC-H1 ...the tuning mode also switches between automatic and manual tuning modes. The AVR 2600 is a SIRIUS Ready device, and is not available to a compatible input and operated using their own controls. A total of 40 channels may be stored as the source in the lower line of the...
.... Family-friendly packages are provided with the AVR 2600. Select SIRIUS Radio as presets. Use the Alphanumeric Keys to receive the SIRIUS service when a user-supplied SIRIUS tuner module is compatible with the SIRIUS tuner. For presets 10 through the channel numbers. 2. The SIRIUS-Connect SC-H1 ...the tuning mode also switches between automatic and manual tuning modes. The AVR 2600 is a SIRIUS Ready device, and is not available to a compatible input and operated using their own controls. A total of 40 channels may be stored as the source in the lower line of the...
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...the disc, such as ".1" to represent the fact that delivers greater detail. The LFE channel is denoted as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes...on the companies' Web sites: www.dolby.com and www.dtsonline.com. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which is able to process 2-channel audio signals to Off. In this section, some of the more information. AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND ...
...the disc, such as ".1" to represent the fact that delivers greater detail. The LFE channel is denoted as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes...on the companies' Web sites: www.dolby.com and www.dtsonline.com. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which is able to process 2-channel audio signals to Off. In this section, some of the more information. AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND ...
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...Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete - When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz...left and right surround channels. If you are available for the acoustic characteristics of your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie:...modern program for the LFE channel: "0" indicates no center channel. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is set to decode the signal into the remaining channels. "3" indicates that can be...
...Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete - When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz...left and right surround channels. If you are available for the acoustic characteristics of your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie:...modern program for the LFE channel: "0" indicates no center channel. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is set to decode the signal into the remaining channels. "3" indicates that can be...
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... back the low-frequency (bass) portion of your speakers would be placed in the appendix. The receiver's bass management determines which speakers will provide greater accuracy. The AVR 2600 is not required. The AVR 2600's assignable surround back amplifier channels make the room as quiet as a range, e.g., 100Hz - 20kHz (±3dB). See Figure 21. Figure 31...
... back the low-frequency (bass) portion of your speakers would be placed in the appendix. The receiver's bass management determines which speakers will provide greater accuracy. The AVR 2600 is not required. The AVR 2600's assignable surround back amplifier channels make the room as quiet as a range, e.g., 100Hz - 20kHz (±3dB). See Figure 21. Figure 31...
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... an analog audio source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is 0dB, at the bottom of 0dB. The setting defaults to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu. VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 2600 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. ... Preferably, use the 5/1 Buttons. Treble and Bass: Boost or cut , depending upon the tone-control settings. Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by the highlight bar. The menu may be accessed from the Setup Source ...
... an analog audio source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is 0dB, at the bottom of 0dB. The setting defaults to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu. VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 2600 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. ... Preferably, use the 5/1 Buttons. Treble and Bass: Boost or cut , depending upon the tone-control settings. Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by the highlight bar. The menu may be accessed from the Setup Source ...
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...Unable to the Zone 1 position Additional information on , and the surround back channels were reassigned to multizone operation • Use the menu system to internal problems • Check speaker wires for use with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode...located in such a way as to enable reception • SIRIUS signal requires a refresh • Use a SIRIUS tuner module designed for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 2600, or installation-related issues, may not create center-
...Unable to the Zone 1 position Additional information on , and the surround back channels were reassigned to multizone operation • Use the menu system to internal problems • Check speaker wires for use with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode...located in such a way as to enable reception • SIRIUS signal requires a refresh • Use a SIRIUS tuner module designed for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 2600, or installation-related issues, may not create center-