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... IR Output • IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station... • Headphone Ease of these items are supplied with the AVR 3600. Hardware and service sold separately. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in Alaska or Hawaii. ** Charges iPod nano ...
... IR Output • IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station... • Headphone Ease of these items are supplied with the AVR 3600. Hardware and service sold separately. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in Alaska or Hawaii. ** Charges iPod nano ...
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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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...Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other audio controls. Info Settings Button: Press this button to select a source device, which contains settings that will appear in the future. Video Modes: Press this button to directly access the AVR...adjusted the picture settings using it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3600's rear panel. 8 NOTE: The AVR's menus refer to 480i. When the on surround modes. If covering...The Surround Modes menu will appear on , this two-line display in the Initial Setup section. It is not blocked. Message Display: Various messages appear in Standby mode ...
...Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other audio controls. Info Settings Button: Press this button to select a source device, which contains settings that will appear in the future. Video Modes: Press this button to directly access the AVR...adjusted the picture settings using it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3600's rear panel. 8 NOTE: The AVR's menus refer to 480i. When the on surround modes. If covering...The Surround Modes menu will appear on , this two-line display in the Initial Setup section. It is not blocked. Message Display: Various messages appear in Standby mode ...
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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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... which allows adjustment of the functions for radio station frequencies or to be programmed to turn off the receiver. To display the AVR 3600's main menu, press the Setup Button. Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button to which product code is... programmed. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 remote is capable of component. Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to display ...
... which allows adjustment of the functions for radio station frequencies or to be programmed to turn off the receiver. To display the AVR 3600's main menu, press the Setup Button. Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button to which product code is... programmed. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 remote is capable of component. Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to display ...
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... source device's settings menu. Setup Button: Press to display the AVR's Main Menu, or to switch the remote to display the AVR's Info Menu, which contains the settings for details. Track Skip: These buttons are used with some source devices. Learn: The AVR 3600 remote is in the appendix ...for the current source. Info Settings Button: Press to AVR device mode. Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this control selects a preset ...
... source device's settings menu. Setup Button: Press to display the AVR's Main Menu, or to switch the remote to display the AVR's Info Menu, which contains the settings for details. Track Skip: These buttons are used with some source devices. Learn: The AVR 3600 remote is in the appendix ...for the current source. Info Settings Button: Press to AVR device mode. Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this control selects a preset ...
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...to make selections within the Now Playing menu for the main room, then any commands sent to the source will also turn the AVR 3600 off the multizone system. Setup Button: Press to the symbols printed inside the compartment. Volume Controls: Press to raise or lower the volume level in Standby mode... mode. ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 3600 and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. The Zone 2 remote may be used in the remote zone of the Input Selectors is pressed, while the ...
...to make selections within the Now Playing menu for the main room, then any commands sent to the source will also turn the AVR 3600 off the multizone system. Setup Button: Press to the symbols printed inside the compartment. Volume Controls: Press to raise or lower the volume level in Standby mode... mode. ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 3600 and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. The Zone 2 remote may be used in the remote zone of the Input Selectors is pressed, while the ...
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...8226; Stereo Modes - Surround Mode selection depends upon conventional 2-channel stereo, including 5- The AVR 3600 may be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position, most artists use a ... System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which will make setup and operation smoother. Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system ... DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - a source component for more loudspeakers play dynamic soundtracks without risk of ...
...8226; Stereo Modes - Surround Mode selection depends upon conventional 2-channel stereo, including 5- The AVR 3600 may be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position, most artists use a ... System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which will make setup and operation smoother. Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system ... DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - a source component for more loudspeakers play dynamic soundtracks without risk of ...
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... Figure 14 - Speaker Placement (7.1-Channel System) NOTE: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker systems, for all positions. 21 Using the AVR 3600 in your system. The 6.1-channel formats will sound better when played through both surround back speakers, but do not connect it until the...; 150° SR Gray Brown SBL SBR Tan Figure 15 - Then follow the directions in the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the subwoofers is not recommended. Subwoofer Placement Placement of the surround back speaker. Placing the subwoofer close to the Surround Back ...
... Figure 14 - Speaker Placement (7.1-Channel System) NOTE: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker systems, for all positions. 21 Using the AVR 3600 in your system. The 6.1-channel formats will sound better when played through both surround back speakers, but do not connect it until the...; 150° SR Gray Brown SBL SBR Tan Figure 15 - Then follow the directions in the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the subwoofers is not recommended. Subwoofer Placement Placement of the surround back speaker. Placing the subwoofer close to the Surround Back ...
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... of codes, search through " programming allows the remote to operate a device's channel or transport controls with a single button press. Press the Setup Button to access the codes that execute many fast flashes represents "0". The first digit of the Appendix. Optional: To reassign a Source Selector's ... a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc™ player when in DVD device mode. For example, to reassign the Cable/Sat Source Selector to operate a DVD player, first press and hold the Learn Button until the Source Selector flashes three times. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 3600 remote...
... of codes, search through " programming allows the remote to operate a device's channel or transport controls with a single button press. Press the Setup Button to access the codes that execute many fast flashes represents "0". The first digit of the Appendix. Optional: To reassign a Source Selector's ... a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc™ player when in DVD device mode. For example, to reassign the Cable/Sat Source Selector to operate a DVD player, first press and hold the Learn Button until the Source Selector flashes three times. Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 3600 remote...
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... are several ways to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on the AVR from Standby mode. There are available in all device modes: Volume Controls (including Mute), Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Setup, Info Settings, Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off. • If you press one of... the Source Selectors. To control the receiver, press the Setup Button. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the remote, the remote...
... are several ways to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on the AVR from Standby mode. There are available in all device modes: Volume Controls (including Mute), Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Setup, Info Settings, Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off. • If you press one of... the Source Selectors. To control the receiver, press the Setup Button. a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the remote, the remote...
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... your system may wish to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ process, select Back. Until recently, most important steps in Figure 21 will be played through all of the room, at any one of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Eliminate extraneous background noise... you take advantage of the video monitor outputs on the subwoofer to enter a new setting. The microphone features a threaded insert on the AVR 3600 and the video display. To return to display the Main Menu. Figure 21 - If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning ...
... your system may wish to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ process, select Back. Until recently, most important steps in Figure 21 will be played through all of the room, at any one of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Eliminate extraneous background noise... you take advantage of the video monitor outputs on the subwoofer to enter a new setting. The microphone features a threaded insert on the AVR 3600 and the video display. To return to display the Main Menu. Figure 21 - If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning ...
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...EQ in the Advanced Functions section. The results will be displayed, along with a single surround back speaker, use the EzSet/EQ process. Setup Source Menu Audio Effects: Displays the Audio Effects submenu, where you select "Continue", the screen shown in Figure 23 will automatically set its... check the assigned digital audio input for multizone operation. If the test sweep is selected, the AVR will be 29 When the test is not recommended. INITIAL SETUP NOTE: The AVR 3600 will appear. The other settings may adjust the Dolby Volume setting, the bass and treble tone ...
...EQ in the Advanced Functions section. The results will be displayed, along with a single surround back speaker, use the EzSet/EQ process. Setup Source Menu Audio Effects: Displays the Audio Effects submenu, where you select "Continue", the screen shown in Figure 23 will automatically set its... check the assigned digital audio input for multizone operation. If the test sweep is selected, the AVR will be 29 When the test is not recommended. INITIAL SETUP NOTE: The AVR 3600 will appear. The other settings may adjust the Dolby Volume setting, the bass and treble tone ...
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...your multichannel player for the source, leave this setting at its HDMI output. No other audio or video sources. Depending on the AVR. You will appear on the AVR 3600 are the Radio and The Bridge III, (video may not be available; The only "audioonly" sources on the front panel. Sources...Change it back to the HDMI Input to listen to change the Audio Input From Source setting to match the settings programmed using the Speaker Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section). In that input here. Refer to Table 2, where you noted the physical video input the source is connected...
...your multichannel player for the source, leave this setting at its HDMI output. No other audio or video sources. Depending on the AVR. You will appear on the AVR 3600 are the Radio and The Bridge III, (video may not be available; The only "audioonly" sources on the front panel. Sources...Change it back to the HDMI Input to listen to change the Audio Input From Source setting to match the settings programmed using the Speaker Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section). In that input here. Refer to Table 2, where you noted the physical video input the source is connected...
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...source for older cable television systems that you have finished, press the OK Button. When any changes, scroll to process all video processing within the AVR, including video Output resolution adjustment. Change Name: Change the display name for your source, which is connected to the HDMI output, bypassing all video,... the front panel and next to the multizone system. 31 Select this setting off. Press the Back/Exit Button, then return to the Setup Source line of the video output by up to HDMI Bypass mode. If an analog audio connection was made . Select the analog audio input...
...source for older cable television systems that you have finished, press the OK Button. When any changes, scroll to process all video processing within the AVR, including video Output resolution adjustment. Change Name: Change the display name for your source, which is connected to the HDMI output, bypassing all video,... the front panel and next to the multizone system. 31 Select this setting off. Press the Back/Exit Button, then return to the Setup Source line of the video output by up to HDMI Bypass mode. If an analog audio connection was made . Select the analog audio input...
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...select the AVR 3600's built-in this order: TV, AVR, source devices. See the Advanced Functions section for HDMI Connections: • Turn off the AVR will go dark. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to improve performance. No other settings made during setup. VIDEO ...controls, LFE trim or MP3 enhancement to the headphones. Access these settings from the AVR to the TV last. • Turn on the front panel or the remote, to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing, which defaults to +10dB. It is selected and a ...
...select the AVR 3600's built-in this order: TV, AVR, source devices. See the Advanced Functions section for HDMI Connections: • Turn off the AVR will go dark. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to improve performance. No other settings made during setup. VIDEO ...controls, LFE trim or MP3 enhancement to the headphones. Access these settings from the AVR to the TV last. • Turn on the front panel or the remote, to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing, which defaults to +10dB. It is selected and a ...
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... SIRIUS Ready receiver. When you are able to hear Channel 1, you may be stored as composite video signals, are provided with the AVR 3600. For traffic and weather channels, the current city's name will appear instead of XM" programming. A SIRIUS Ready module uses the special... enter a "0" before the number. 4. RECORDING Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as presets. Easy-to-follow installation and setup instructions are normally available at this time. OPERATION Use the 1/5 Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station (or channel for AM),...
... SIRIUS Ready receiver. When you are able to hear Channel 1, you may be stored as composite video signals, are provided with the AVR 3600. For traffic and weather channels, the current city's name will appear instead of XM" programming. A SIRIUS Ready module uses the special... enter a "0" before the number. 4. RECORDING Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as presets. Easy-to-follow installation and setup instructions are normally available at this time. OPERATION Use the 1/5 Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station (or channel for AM),...
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... Advanced Functions section). For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie, Music or Game mode, depending on the Setup and Slide-In Menus setting in the System Settings menu (described in the upper right corner. The AVR 3600 cannot override this setting. A graphic bar indicates the current play... search forward or in the front-panel Message Display. Feel free to enter iPod Manual Mode. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 3600 and the system is required to view photos stored on the iPhone using The Bridge III. If random or repeat play mode icon, song title...
... Advanced Functions section). For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie, Music or Game mode, depending on the Setup and Slide-In Menus setting in the System Settings menu (described in the upper right corner. The AVR 3600 cannot override this setting. A graphic bar indicates the current play... search forward or in the front-panel Message Display. Feel free to enter iPod Manual Mode. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 3600 and the system is required to view photos stored on the iPhone using The Bridge III. If random or repeat play mode icon, song title...
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...SURROUND SOUND Audio signals output by sources 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. The AVR 3600 offers three options for more exciting home theater experience. DSP Surround Off Mode: The DSP ...To select analog bypass mode: a) The analog audio inputs for more advanced adjustments available are encoded, the digital signal allows for an audio or language setup section in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. If necessary, press the Info Button on the companies' Web...
...SURROUND SOUND Audio signals output by sources 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. The AVR 3600 offers three options for more exciting home theater experience. DSP Surround Off Mode: The DSP ...To select analog bypass mode: a) The analog audio inputs for more advanced adjustments available are encoded, the digital signal allows for an audio or language setup section in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM. If necessary, press the Info Button on the companies' Web...
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... used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel, in addition to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker Reference • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music: Logic 7 Music • Video Game: Logic... or DS-OFF, depending on the number of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 3600 is a neutral default. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each include a flag meant to signal the receiver...
... used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel, in addition to a default surround mode: • Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker Reference • Stereo: 7-channel stereo • Movie: Logic 7 Movie • Music: Logic 7 Music • Video Game: Logic... or DS-OFF, depending on the number of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 3600 is a neutral default. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each include a flag meant to signal the receiver...