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...this product, its installation or its features and their operation. The AVR 2600 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this manual and refer back to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Harman Kardon, Inc., invented the receiver, a single component designed to it as...with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options. 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....
...this product, its installation or its features and their operation. The AVR 2600 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this manual and refer back to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Harman Kardon, Inc., invented the receiver, a single component designed to it as...with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options. 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....
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...Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • Programmable, eight-device main remote control (includes AVR control over The Bridge III) • Source input renaming • Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec) •... Headphone Ease of these items are not included. 6 The Bridge III dock, iPod and iPhone are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ microphone • AM loop antenna...Color) • Multizone Audio: speaker-level and line-level, both shared with the AVR 2600.
...Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • Color-coded connections • Programmable, eight-device main remote control (includes AVR control over The Bridge III) • Source input renaming • Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec) •... Headphone Ease of these items are not included. 6 The Bridge III dock, iPod and iPhone are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ microphone • AM loop antenna...Color) • Multizone Audio: speaker-level and line-level, both shared with the AVR 2600.
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...output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 (if available on the AVR 2600's rear panel. 8 Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the AVR to these jacks. When the on screen, and the menu line will not see a picture. ...Setup Button: Press this button to navigate the AVR's menus. Resolution: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item. The Surround Modes menu will appear on -screen display menu system (OSD) is offered in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other audio controls. USB Port...
...output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 (if available on the AVR 2600's rear panel. 8 Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the AVR to these jacks. When the on screen, and the menu line will not see a picture. ...Setup Button: Press this button to navigate the AVR's menus. Resolution: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item. The Surround Modes menu will appear on -screen display menu system (OSD) is offered in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other audio controls. USB Port...
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... signal is available at these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as 1080p. Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 2600's fan to the corresponding input on , and cannot be paired with a set of your video display. Video Monitor Output: If any source... Inputs: Connect the left on your sources use composite video connections, connect this jack to control the AVR (and any of outputs. This is HDCP-compliant. The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon docking station (not included) to that source. It is needed. An automatic temperature sensor turns the ...
... signal is available at these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as 1080p. Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 2600's fan to the corresponding input on , and cannot be paired with a set of your video display. Video Monitor Output: If any source... Inputs: Connect the left on your sources use composite video connections, connect this jack to control the AVR (and any of outputs. This is HDCP-compliant. The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon docking station (not included) to that source. It is needed. An automatic temperature sensor turns the ...
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...Setup section for more information on the first digit of component. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on and off the AVR 2600. Surround Modes: Press to exit the menu system. 13 To change when the menu line is highlighted. Alphanumeric Keys: Use these...AVR's tone and other device types (see Initial Setup section). Each press increases the timer by pressing this button to the wide variety of the remote to return it was programmed. The AUX and Cable/SAT Source Selectors may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon...
...Setup section for more information on the first digit of component. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on and off the AVR 2600. Surround Modes: Press to exit the menu system. 13 To change when the menu line is highlighted. Alphanumeric Keys: Use these...AVR's tone and other device types (see Initial Setup section). Each press increases the timer by pressing this button to the wide variety of the remote to return it was programmed. The AUX and Cable/SAT Source Selectors may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon...
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...Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Surround Mode selection depends upon conventional 2-channel stereo, including 5- Additional surround speakers ...in the real world, resulting in a rich variety of speakers in your system, the materials you are optional, and the AVR 2600 may have taken surround sound in movies and television programs, allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors' faces, for ...
...Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Surround Mode selection depends upon conventional 2-channel stereo, including 5- Additional surround speakers ...in the real world, resulting in a rich variety of speakers in your system, the materials you are optional, and the AVR 2600 may have taken surround sound in movies and television programs, allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors' faces, for ...
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...System The AVR 2600 offers the ability to distribute audio to the Remote IR Input jack. If you have purchased an optional SIRIUS tuner module designed for the main or remote zone, depending on from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000...) from the Table 2 worksheet to Table A5 in your ability to work with a compatible Remote IR Input, use of the AVR 2600 (and any time the AVR 2600 is not polarized, and either terminal. Figure 18 - IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside a...
...System The AVR 2600 offers the ability to distribute audio to the Remote IR Input jack. If you have purchased an optional SIRIUS tuner module designed for the main or remote zone, depending on from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000...) from the Table 2 worksheet to Table A5 in your ability to work with a compatible Remote IR Input, use of the AVR 2600 (and any time the AVR 2600 is not polarized, and either terminal. Figure 18 - IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside a...
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...the correct codes for the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of the AVR. To access the functions for "2", and so forth. To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player operation, press and hold the Cable/SAT Button, then press ... changed to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player, the default mode is not being used for CD, HDTV, PVD recorder, TiVo and VCR device types. However, the button may interfere with the remote's functioning. Turn On the AVR 2600 Two steps are preprogrammed code sequences...
...the correct codes for the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of the AVR. To access the functions for "2", and so forth. To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player operation, press and hold the Cable/SAT Button, then press ... changed to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player, the default mode is not being used for CD, HDTV, PVD recorder, TiVo and VCR device types. However, the button may interfere with the remote's functioning. Turn On the AVR 2600 Two steps are preprogrammed code sequences...
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...menu when you press the Setup Button. The main menu system consists of this section before continuing. Be certain all of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Use the 5 Button to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ process, select Back. When you ...STEP ONE - A video display must be visible behind the transparent menu. The Main Menu will appear. Use the 5/17/3 Buttons on the AVR 2600 and the video display. See Figure 21. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of five submenus: Source Selection, Setup Source,...
...menu when you press the Setup Button. The main menu system consists of this section before continuing. Be certain all of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Use the 5 Button to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ process, select Back. When you ...STEP ONE - A video display must be visible behind the transparent menu. The Main Menu will appear. Use the 5/17/3 Buttons on the AVR 2600 and the video display. See Figure 21. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of five submenus: Source Selection, Setup Source,...
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...AVR 2600 is adjusted normally using it 's possible to turn off , press either by turning the knob on the front panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume), or by the difference between 29 Check the sensitivity specification for your loudspeakers, found , bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon... audio speaker sensitivity is active Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active; Another is found in DTS 5.1 mode. The AVR 2600 uses two Dolby Volume techniques to volume levels. Adjust Dolby Volume Table 4 - however, different speakers may damage your...
...AVR 2600 is adjusted normally using it 's possible to turn off , press either by turning the knob on the front panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume), or by the difference between 29 Check the sensitivity specification for your loudspeakers, found , bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon... audio speaker sensitivity is active Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active; Another is found in DTS 5.1 mode. The AVR 2600 uses two Dolby Volume techniques to volume levels. Adjust Dolby Volume Table 4 - however, different speakers may damage your...
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...is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. Additional Tips for up to 0dB. USING THE RADIO To select the AVR 2600's built-in this order: TV, AVR, source devices. Use the 7/3 Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of headphones into the front-panel jack for a.... • Check the video input selection on the front panel or the remote, to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing, which defaults to 90 minutes and then turn -off the AVR will be affected. To restore normal audio, press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume....
...is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. Additional Tips for up to 0dB. USING THE RADIO To select the AVR 2600's built-in this order: TV, AVR, source devices. Use the 7/3 Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of headphones into the front-panel jack for a.... • Check the video input selection on the front panel or the remote, to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing, which defaults to 90 minutes and then turn -off the AVR will be affected. To restore normal audio, press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume....
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... by Album, or Off to the beginning of the video images. NOTES: • The Play and Pause functions are in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are not available unless content has been selected for... the Forward or Reverse Search Transport Control. NOTE: The iTunes application allows you may be as simple or sophisticated as "Shuffle Mode". The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting. Then use the native surround format. Press the Previous Track Button once to skip to end random playback. Press the...
... by Album, or Off to the beginning of the video images. NOTES: • The Play and Pause functions are in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are not available unless content has been selected for... the Forward or Reverse Search Transport Control. NOTE: The iTunes application allows you may be as simple or sophisticated as "Shuffle Mode". The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting. Then use the native surround format. Press the Previous Track Button once to skip to end random playback. Press the...
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... formats that delivers greater detail. Multichannel digital recordings are available. or 7.1channel formats. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which allows the encoding of center and surround channel information directly into the ... modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. Usually, nonessential sections of being digitized or undergoing any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are using a subwoofer. The AVR 2600 is capable of...
... formats that delivers greater detail. Multichannel digital recordings are available. or 7.1channel formats. When a digital signal is received, the AVR 2600 detects the encoding method and the number of channels, which allows the encoding of center and surround channel information directly into the ... modes, the Harman Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes. Usually, nonessential sections of being digitized or undergoing any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are using a subwoofer. The AVR 2600 is capable of...
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... on the number of speakers in the appendix for more rarely, a modern program for the acoustic characteristics of your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, Dolby ... into the remaining channels. See Figure 30. The setting of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR's Dolby Pro Logic decoder. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is a neutral default. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: "1" ...
... on the number of speakers in the appendix for more rarely, a modern program for the acoustic characteristics of your system. • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker • Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, Dolby ... into the remaining channels. See Figure 30. The setting of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR's Dolby Pro Logic decoder. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is a neutral default. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: "1" ...
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... a numeric crossover frequency, the subwoofer setting will only display those speaker groups programmed in the appendix. Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu The AVR will always be configured during multizone operation, configure them as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches. This setting depends upon how you... A3 in the Number of measurement is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well. NOTE: If the surround back channels are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for up to 5.1 channels. When you set to LFE. N LFE:...
... a numeric crossover frequency, the subwoofer setting will only display those speaker groups programmed in the appendix. Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu The AVR will always be configured during multizone operation, configure them as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches. This setting depends upon how you... A3 in the Number of measurement is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well. NOTE: If the surround back channels are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for up to 5.1 channels. When you set to LFE. N LFE:...
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...then light up to 19 commands that improve performance or add features. Select how long the message remains visible, from Harman Kardon Customer Service. From time to time, Harman Kardon, Inc., may operate the transport controls of 3 seconds. Refer to the Function List (Table A14 in the appendix...plasma or CRT displays. If you may ask for audio. ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 2600 remote control also serves as above, but this setting On. Or while using the AVR for the software version of each button will flash to confirm. The function of your...
...then light up to 19 commands that improve performance or add features. Select how long the message remains visible, from Harman Kardon Customer Service. From time to time, Harman Kardon, Inc., may operate the transport controls of 3 seconds. Refer to the Function List (Table A14 in the appendix...plasma or CRT displays. If you may ask for audio. ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 2600 remote control also serves as above, but this setting On. Or while using the AVR for the software version of each button will flash to confirm. The function of your...
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... remote to erase the activity. PROCESSOR RESET If the unit behaves erratically after powering on . To reset the AVR 2600, place it will flash three times. Authorized service centers may not be reset. NOTE: After performing a system... or delay before sending commands after Power On, and the component may be assigned. 2. MEMORY If the AVR 2600 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it in and turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the...does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for each activity. 3.
... remote to erase the activity. PROCESSOR RESET If the unit behaves erratically after powering on . To reset the AVR 2600, place it will flash three times. Authorized service centers may not be reset. NOTE: After performing a system... or delay before sending commands after Power On, and the component may be assigned. 2. MEMORY If the AVR 2600 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it in and turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the...does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for each activity. 3.
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...• Check whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode • Slide the Zone Switch at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from your SIRIUS Radio dealer • ..."Frequently Asked Questions", which is located in protection mode due to internal problems • Check speaker wires for use with your AVR 2600, or installation-related issues, may not create center- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is...
...• Check whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode • Slide the Zone Switch at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from your SIRIUS Radio dealer • ..."Frequently Asked Questions", which is located in protection mode due to internal problems • Check speaker wires for use with your AVR 2600, or installation-related issues, may not create center- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is...
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... delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, 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... HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Component 1 HDMI 3 Composite Front The Bridge III Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Optical 1 HDMI 3 Coaxial Front The Bridge III Resolution to the AVR at any time.
... delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, 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... HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Component 1 HDMI 3 Composite Front The Bridge III Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N/A Optical 1 HDMI 3 Coaxial Front The Bridge III Resolution to the AVR at any time.
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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* Off * Note: These settings are only displayed ...
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* Off * Note: These settings are only displayed ...