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...Source Devices to rain or moisture. Turn On the AVR 2600 25 INITIAL SETUP 25 Using the On-Screen Menu System 25 Configure the AVR 2600, Using EzSet/EQ™ Technology 26 Set Up Sources 29 OPERATION 29 Turning On the AVR 2600 29 Volume Control 29 Dolby® Volume 30 Mute... 31 Recording 32 Using Docking Station 33 iPod Manual Mode 33 Selecting a Surround Mode 35 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 35 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 35 Analog Audio Signals 35 Digital Audio Signals 35 Surround Modes 36 Dolby Surround Settings 36 Manual Speaker Setup 39 Audio Effects 39 ...
...Source Devices to rain or moisture. Turn On the AVR 2600 25 INITIAL SETUP 25 Using the On-Screen Menu System 25 Configure the AVR 2600, Using EzSet/EQ™ Technology 26 Set Up Sources 29 OPERATION 29 Turning On the AVR 2600 29 Volume Control 29 Dolby® Volume 30 Mute... 31 Recording 32 Using Docking Station 33 iPod Manual Mode 33 Selecting a Surround Mode 35 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 35 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 35 Analog Audio Signals 35 Digital Audio Signals 35 Surround Modes 36 Dolby Surround Settings 36 Manual Speaker Setup 39 Audio Effects 39 ...
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...without compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have any questions about new products and/or special promotions. At the same time, you have become more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 2600 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver ... from your new receiver, please read this tradition with its operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Harman Kardon AVR 2600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 65 Watts x 7, seven channels driven...
...without compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have any questions about new products and/or special promotions. At the same time, you have become more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 2600 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver ... from your new receiver, please read this tradition with its operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Harman Kardon AVR 2600 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 65 Watts x 7, seven channels driven...
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... Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, or places it to access the AVR's video output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 (if available on the AVR 2600's rear panel. 8 The Surround Modes menu will appear in Standby mode for direct access...the video display or TV. Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. See the Advanced Functions section for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other audio controls. This jack is set higher than the capabilities...
... Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, or places it to access the AVR's video output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 (if available on the AVR 2600's rear panel. 8 The Surround Modes menu will appear in Standby mode for direct access...the video display or TV. Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. See the Advanced Functions section for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other audio controls. This jack is set higher than the capabilities...
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... Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Other modes may be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position,... most artists use a different number of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to these speakers are secondary, while the main action, especially dialogue, is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. The AVR 2600...
... Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - Logic 7, Harman Virtual Speaker, Harman Headphone • Stereo Modes - Other modes may be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position,... most artists use a different number of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to these speakers are secondary, while the main action, especially dialogue, is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver. The AVR 2600...
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... frequencies (bass), which is connected to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is capable of processing both analog and digital audio connections to a corresponding jack on ... for the audio and video portions of the signal, except for noncompressed PCM digital audio. Digital Audio The AVR 2600 is held snugly. 1 2 3 Figure 2 - The AVR 2600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with digital surround modes, such as with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs,...
... frequencies (bass), which is connected to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is capable of processing both analog and digital audio connections to a corresponding jack on ... for the audio and video portions of the signal, except for noncompressed PCM digital audio. Digital Audio The AVR 2600 is held snugly. 1 2 3 Figure 2 - The AVR 2600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with digital surround modes, such as with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs,...
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...the Advanced Functions section for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, such as the listener's ears. Temporarily place the subwoofer where the listener normally sits, then walk around the room until after you 're using only two speakers with the AVR 2600, place them behind the listener, but...110° 150° SR Gray Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker (Blue) Alternate placement for all positions. 19 Using the AVR 2600 in a 6.1-channel configuration is used for Side Surround Right Speaker (Gray) Figure 14 - Placement of the surround back speaker. See Figure...
...the Advanced Functions section for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, such as the listener's ears. Temporarily place the subwoofer where the listener normally sits, then walk around the room until after you 're using only two speakers with the AVR 2600, place them behind the listener, but...110° 150° SR Gray Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker (Blue) Alternate placement for all positions. 19 Using the AVR 2600 in a 6.1-channel configuration is used for Side Surround Right Speaker (Gray) Figure 14 - Placement of the surround back speaker. See Figure...
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...Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in the listening position or in this Initial Setup section to configure the AVR using the AVR's on the receiver. Configure the AVR 2600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology One of the most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that ...main menu system consists of this section before continuing. Be certain all of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. You should follow the instructions in the center of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Press the Setup Button to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the...
...Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in the listening position or in this Initial Setup section to configure the AVR using the AVR's on the receiver. Configure the AVR 2600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology One of the most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that ...main menu system consists of this section before continuing. Be certain all of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. You should follow the instructions in the center of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Press the Setup Button to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the...
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... to skip to create an enhanced sound field that is playing, press the Pause Button. • To resume a paused slideshow, press the Pause Button. The AVR supports audio playback from some tracks from... Shuffle mode. NOTES: • The Play and Pause functions are in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used for ... Button switches the setting: repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All. The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting to AVR. Use the Page Up/Down control on the iPhone or iPod touch to ...
... to skip to create an enhanced sound field that is playing, press the Pause Button. • To resume a paused slideshow, press the Pause Button. The AVR supports audio playback from some tracks from... Shuffle mode. NOTES: • The Play and Pause functions are in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used for ... Button switches the setting: repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All. The AVR 2600 cannot override this setting to AVR. Use the Page Up/Down control on the iPhone or iPod touch to ...
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...is usually a wide variety of surround modes are front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and LFE. The AVR 2600 offers three options for bass management or surround sound. Analog Bypass Mode: The 2-channel signal is capable of the Surround Modes submenu. To select analog bypass mode: a) The ...the disc menu, are found in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel mode. New formats 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. NOTE: To use a digital audio input, or turn the...
...is usually a wide variety of surround modes are front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and LFE. The AVR 2600 offers three options for bass management or surround sound. Analog Bypass Mode: The 2-channel signal is capable of the Surround Modes submenu. To select analog bypass mode: a) The ...the disc menu, are found in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel mode. New formats 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. NOTE: To use a digital audio input, or turn the...
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... IIx Movie mode. Use the 7/3 Buttons to Table A13 in the appendix 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, ...Pro Logic IIx Game Once you to "move" the sound toward the rear. Use the 7/3 Buttons to compensate for more rarely, a modern program for DTS-ES materials. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is set to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. "2" indicates discrete left and ...
... IIx Movie mode. Use the 7/3 Buttons to Table A13 in the appendix 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, ...Pro Logic IIx Game Once you to "move" the sound toward the rear. Use the 7/3 Buttons to compensate for more rarely, a modern program for DTS-ES materials. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 2600 is set to override the AVR's automatic surround mode selection. "2" indicates discrete left and ...
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... the Back option. Select the Zone 2 option at the center. Although you may set the output levels "by ear," an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter purchased at the top of speakers displayed at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy. STEP TWO - Manual Setup...in the Speaker Placement section, and connect them to place some speakers a little further away from scratch, select the Reset option. The AVR 2600's assignable surround back amplifier channels make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on , press the Setup Button to different arrival times....
... the Back option. Select the Zone 2 option at the center. Although you may set the output levels "by ear," an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter purchased at the top of speakers displayed at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy. STEP TWO - Manual Setup...in the Speaker Placement section, and connect them to place some speakers a little further away from scratch, select the Reset option. The AVR 2600's assignable surround back amplifier channels make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on , press the Setup Button to different arrival times....
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... than desired. Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions can muddy the sound, as sounds are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer will... not be able to adjust their delay settings. 38 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu The AVR will be sent to the listening ...
... than desired. Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions can muddy the sound, as sounds are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer will... not be able to adjust their delay settings. 38 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu The AVR will be sent to the listening ...
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...or leave at each channel and then moving the cursor out of the channel listings area of the Dolby Volume settings. VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 2600 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video may also be upscaled up to ensure that the meter reads 75dB. Make... sure all channels sound equally loud. b) By ear. Press the Setup Button to display the menu system, and then navigate to select the Off, Auto or Manual...
...or leave at each channel and then moving the cursor out of the channel listings area of the Dolby Volume settings. VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 2600 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video may also be upscaled up to ensure that the meter reads 75dB. Make... sure all channels sound equally loud. b) By ear. Press the Setup Button to display the menu system, and then navigate to select the Off, Auto or Manual...
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... Display lights, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode • Slide the Zone Switch at the bottom of the remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center...or other than Stereo • There is not located in the Product Support section at receiver and speaker ends • Contact 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...
... Display lights, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode • Slide the Zone Switch at the bottom of the remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center...or other than Stereo • There is not located in the Product Support section at receiver and speaker ends • Contact 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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...48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic II Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to the AVR 2600's post-processor, they may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial ... channels and for music selections. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be played through one or two surround back speakers. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions: • Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage) • Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage) •...
...48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic II Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to the AVR 2600's post-processor, they may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial ... channels and for music selections. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be played through one or two surround back speakers. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions: • Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage) • Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage) •...
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...• DTS-ES Discrete back channel, but this information is not derived from information contained in up to DTS 5.1 digital surround sound. The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information "matrixed" into the left and right (side) surround channels, for an ...Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Harman Virtual Speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more enveloping sound field is desired. • Dolby Digital • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, ...
...• DTS-ES Discrete back channel, but this information is not derived from information contained in up to DTS 5.1 digital surround sound. The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information "matrixed" into the left and right (side) surround channels, for an ...Digital 2/0/.0 or .1 • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Harman Virtual Speaker Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more enveloping sound field is desired. • Dolby Digital • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, ...
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... • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Logic 7 Mode Group A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information for 2-channel ...intelligibility. • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Logic 7 Music The AVR 2600 is digitized and bass management settings are available. See below Logic 7 Movie Especially suited to include the surround... a downmix of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used . • Analog (2-channel;
... • Analog (2-channel) • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz) Logic 7 Mode Group A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information for 2-channel ...intelligibility. • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Logic 7 Music The AVR 2600 is digitized and bass management settings are available. See below Logic 7 Movie Especially suited to include the surround... a downmix of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used . • Analog (2-channel;