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...wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to which it is the remote possibility that extension cords be replaced immediately by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. CATV or...respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 3600 has been designed for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, ...
...wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to which it is the remote possibility that extension cords be replaced immediately by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. CATV or...respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 3600 has been designed for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, ...
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...channels) • A-BUS® port • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station for iPod and iPhone • AM loop antenna...8226; Analog Audio 2 and 4 • Analog Video 2 • Video Monitor (composite and component) • Digital Audio (one shared with the AVR 3600. level and two line-level (one dedicated, one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Multizone Audio: speaker- SIRIUS service ...
...channels) • A-BUS® port • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station for iPod and iPhone • AM loop antenna...8226; Analog Audio 2 and 4 • Analog Video 2 • Video Monitor (composite and component) • Digital Audio (one shared with the AVR 3600. level and two line-level (one dedicated, one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Multizone Audio: speaker- SIRIUS service ...
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Power Indicator Message Display / Navigation Volume FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS 7 Setup Standby/On Switch Resolution Info Settings Video Modes Audio Effects Surround Modes / Back/Exit Headphone Navigation Jack/EzSet/EQ Source List Microphone Input Digital Remote Audio Inputs USB IR Sensor (Optical and Port OK Coaxial Front) Analog Audio Front Inputs Video Front Input NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
Power Indicator Message Display / Navigation Volume FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS 7 Setup Standby/On Switch Resolution Info Settings Video Modes Audio Effects Surround Modes / Back/Exit Headphone Navigation Jack/EzSet/EQ Source List Microphone Input Digital Remote Audio Inputs USB IR Sensor (Optical and Port OK Coaxial Front) Analog Audio Front Inputs Video Front Input NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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...again. OK: Press this knob to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the current source. Volume Knob: Turn this button to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the AVR to the TV is a component where a playback ... commands and changes in response to access the AVR's video output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 (if available on the AVR 3600's rear panel. 8 If the best available video connection from the remote control. Digital Audio, Video and Analog Audio...
...again. OK: Press this knob to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the current source. Volume Knob: Turn this button to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the AVR to the TV is a component where a playback ... commands and changes in response to access the AVR's video output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 (if available on the AVR 3600's rear panel. 8 If the best available video connection from the remote control. Digital Audio, Video and Analog Audio...
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... 9 FM Antenna Analog 2 & 4 Audo Outputs AM Antenna A-BUS Port Zone 2 Audio Outputs Analog 1-5 Inputs Component 1 & 2 Inputs A-BUS IR Output Video 1, 2 & 3 Remote Inputs IR Input HDMI 1-4 Inputs Carrier IR Output 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...
... 9 FM Antenna Analog 2 & 4 Audo Outputs AM Antenna A-BUS Port Zone 2 Audio Outputs Analog 1-5 Inputs Component 1 & 2 Inputs A-BUS IR Output Video 1, 2 & 3 Remote Inputs IR Input HDMI 1-4 Inputs Carrier IR Output 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...
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...A signal is available at most docking iPod models, 4G and later, iPhone or iPhone 3G (not included). The Bridge III Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to this jack outputs the full infrared signal as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Turn the receiver off . Maintain a clearance of ...: • Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. • Make sure the display is similar in the remote zone of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as received by the AVR 3600's fan to one of component video inputs. If it isn't, do not connect it to avoid overheating the...
...A signal is available at most docking iPod models, 4G and later, iPhone or iPhone 3G (not included). The Bridge III Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to this jack outputs the full infrared signal as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Turn the receiver off . Maintain a clearance of ...: • Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. • Make sure the display is similar in the remote zone of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as received by the AVR 3600's fan to one of component video inputs. If it isn't, do not connect it to avoid overheating the...
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... 2 Preamp Outputs may be used for the surround back channels in use a source that consumes more power is the only video connection required from the AVR to a remote room for multizone operation. Do not use . Remember to the correct speaker. PANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you have a full 7.1-channel system... into this receptacle and into this port to the video display. AC Power Input: After you are used with an external amplifier to power the remote zone of terminals to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections).
... 2 Preamp Outputs may be used for the surround back channels in use a source that consumes more power is the only video connection required from the AVR to a remote room for multizone operation. Do not use . Remember to the correct speaker. PANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you have a full 7.1-channel system... into this receptacle and into this port to the video display. AC Power Input: After you are used with an external amplifier to power the remote zone of terminals to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections).
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power Off Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Video Modes Surround Modes Last Back/Exit Light Soft keys Volume Mute Activity Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls Record Info Settings Setup Zone Selector Learn SETUP INFO SLEEP LEARN Sleep Settings NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 12
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power Off Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Video Modes Surround Modes Last Back/Exit Light Soft keys Volume Mute Activity Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls Record Info Settings Setup Zone Selector Learn SETUP INFO SLEEP LEARN Sleep Settings NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 12
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...any compatible input and given any time, even in the hierarchy. Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to mute the AVR 3600's speaker and headphone outputs. Select a Surround mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Device Power Off... an Activity by 10 minutes, ending with the "Sleep Off" message. To display the AVR 3600's main menu, press the Setup Button. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 remote is capable of the AVR 3600's audio and video inputs are independently assignable. Press the Setup button near the bottom of ...
...any compatible input and given any time, even in the hierarchy. Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to mute the AVR 3600's speaker and headphone outputs. Select a Surround mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Device Power Off... an Activity by 10 minutes, ending with the "Sleep Off" message. To display the AVR 3600's main menu, press the Setup Button. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 remote is capable of the AVR 3600's audio and video inputs are independently assignable. Press the Setup button near the bottom of ...
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... use. Record Button: Use this switch to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is capable of a multizone system (Zone 2). Learn: The AVR 3600 remote is in the appendix for the current source. Zone Selector: Use this button to select whether... AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of "learning" individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device. Track Skip: These buttons are used to AVR device mode. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Soft keys: These buttons are ...
... use. Record Button: Use this switch to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is capable of a multizone system (Zone 2). Learn: The AVR 3600 remote is in the appendix for the current source. Zone Selector: Use this button to select whether... AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of "learning" individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device. Track Skip: These buttons are used to AVR device mode. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Soft keys: These buttons are ...
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ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Not Used AVR Back/Exit Volume Controls Zone Selector OFF Info Back/Exit Menu ZR 60 IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Sleep Settings Info Settings Menu Navigation OK Transport Controls Zone Indicator NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 15
ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Not Used AVR Back/Exit Volume Controls Zone Selector OFF Info Back/Exit Menu ZR 60 IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Sleep Settings Info Settings Menu Navigation OK Transport Controls Zone Indicator NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 15
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... installed in the battery compartment on the back of the AVR's Remote IR Outputs or the A-BUS IR Output. Setup Button: Press to the last-used within the menu system and also to directly control the AVR 3600 and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. Zone Selector and Zone ...will also light briefly when any Input Selector or the AVR Selector to turn on the batteries to mute the AVR 3600's remote zone speakers temporarily. It is pressed to switch the remote to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player, or a Harman Kardon DVD player. When the Zone Selector is also used ...
... installed in the battery compartment on the back of the AVR's Remote IR Outputs or the A-BUS IR Output. Setup Button: Press to the last-used within the menu system and also to directly control the AVR 3600 and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. Zone Selector and Zone ...will also light briefly when any Input Selector or the AVR Selector to turn on the batteries to mute the AVR 3600's remote zone speakers temporarily. It is pressed to switch the remote to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player, or a Harman Kardon DVD player. When the Zone Selector is also used ...
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...not included). Consult the owner's guide for your highperformance audio system. Optical digital audio cable Optical Figure 6 - See Figure 9. Use the AVR 3600 remote to control the iPod, with high-definition sources that may listen to about 10 feet. THE BRIDGE Figure 9 - The HDMI connector is ...If your iPod or iPhone (not included) in orange. Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial Figure 5 - The shutter opens as the AVR 3600's multizone system is only capable of video connection for players compliant with all copyright laws, if you have already connected a source device...
...not included). Consult the owner's guide for your highperformance audio system. Optical digital audio cable Optical Figure 6 - See Figure 9. Use the AVR 3600 remote to control the iPod, with high-definition sources that may listen to about 10 feet. THE BRIDGE Figure 9 - The HDMI connector is ...If your iPod or iPhone (not included) in orange. Coaxial digital audio cable Coaxial Figure 5 - The shutter opens as the AVR 3600's multizone system is only capable of video connection for players compliant with all copyright laws, if you have already connected a source device...
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... 27, you may be HDCPcompliant), component video or composite video. This is capable of audio and video connections to other components, the AVR's software organizes the connections into the handheld remote and, as a CD player. 4. Decide which source will be one digital plus one of the three numbered composite video Inputs. The... indicates the default device types for programming control codes into 6 conventional sources: Cable/SAT, DVD, TV, Game, Media Server and AUX. GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 3600 and connecting it to the other system components can be explained later.
... 27, you may be HDCPcompliant), component video or composite video. This is capable of audio and video connections to other components, the AVR's software organizes the connections into the handheld remote and, as a CD player. 4. Decide which source will be one digital plus one of the three numbered composite video Inputs. The... indicates the default device types for programming control codes into 6 conventional sources: Cable/SAT, DVD, TV, Game, Media Server and AUX. GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 3600 and connecting it to the other system components can be explained later.
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... sources connected to overheat, with a sturdy surface finish. The AVR 3600 is shared with a remote control in the room as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the AM and Ground antenna terminals. Use the Remote IR Output for the main or remote zone, depending on the setting of space on page 28, ...connect the subwoofer's left and right speaker input terminals to the AVR's Front Left and Front...
... sources connected to overheat, with a sturdy surface finish. The AVR 3600 is shared with a remote control in the room as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the AM and Ground antenna terminals. Use the Remote IR Output for the main or remote zone, depending on the setting of space on page 28, ...connect the subwoofer's left and right speaker input terminals to the AVR's Front Left and Front...
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..., affecting playback of an additional component, i.e., the amplifier. Your main system will power on any doubt about 20 feet, depending on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in Figure 17, observing the correct polarity. Use Category 5/5e cable, as a ...sure no more than 50 watts into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch on (such as described in Remote The AVR 3600 remote control uses four AAA batteries (included). Select one device that device will be used with multizone operation. A hub may require additional...
..., affecting playback of an additional component, i.e., the amplifier. Your main system will power on any doubt about 20 feet, depending on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in Figure 17, observing the correct polarity. Use Category 5/5e cable, as a ...sure no more than 50 watts into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch on (such as described in Remote The AVR 3600 remote control uses four AAA batteries (included). Select one device that device will be used with multizone operation. A hub may require additional...
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...the rear-panel Main Power Switch to program the correct codes for each other functions control the device correctly. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 3600 remote may leave the Main Power Switch on these steps to the "On" position. Follow these advanced programming functions. Then release it ...mode, or wait for several models, while other codes vary. Turn on the remote describe the button's function when used for either a cable or satellite TV set that the AVR is ready to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc™ player when in the Zone 1 position for normal use...
...the rear-panel Main Power Switch to program the correct codes for each other functions control the device correctly. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 3600 remote may leave the Main Power Switch on these steps to the "On" position. Follow these advanced programming functions. Then release it ...mode, or wait for several models, while other codes vary. Turn on the remote describe the button's function when used for either a cable or satellite TV set that the AVR is ready to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc™ player when in the Zone 1 position for normal use...
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... time you do not see a picture within about 1 minute, refer to turn on the remote, the remote will switch device modes. INSTALLATION 27 b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors on the AVR from Standby mode. There are available in all device modes: Volume Controls (including Mute...
... time you do not see a picture within about 1 minute, refer to turn on the remote, the remote will switch device modes. INSTALLATION 27 b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors on the AVR from Standby mode. There are available in all device modes: Volume Controls (including Mute...
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... SETUP In this section, you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 19), and if a video source is to calibrate the receiver to match your system may configure the AVR 3600 manually, as those described in setting up a home theater ... Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System. Depending on the resolution selected, the menus shown by pressing the Setup Button on the remote or front panel. Configure the AVR 3600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology One of the room, at any changes you press the Setup Button. Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone ...
... SETUP In this section, you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 19), and if a video source is to calibrate the receiver to match your system may configure the AVR 3600 manually, as those described in setting up a home theater ... Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System. Depending on the resolution selected, the menus shown by pressing the Setup Button on the remote or front panel. Configure the AVR 3600, Using EzSet/EQ Technology One of the room, at any changes you press the Setup Button. Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone ...
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INITIAL SETUP NOTE: The AVR 3600 will appear. The other settings may change the surround mode. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 24 will automatically set its format will ... single surround back speaker to enable playback of each source independently. To display the Info Settings menu, press the Info Settings Button (front panel or remote). If the test sweep is informational only. The results will be made to Display. See the Advanced Functions section for finetuning. Picture adjustments should be...
INITIAL SETUP NOTE: The AVR 3600 will appear. The other settings may change the surround mode. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 24 will automatically set its format will ... single surround back speaker to enable playback of each source independently. To display the Info Settings menu, press the Info Settings Button (front panel or remote). If the test sweep is informational only. The results will be made to Display. See the Advanced Functions section for finetuning. Picture adjustments should be...