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AVR 260
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Safety Information 37 Volume Units 4 Introduction 37 Volume Default and Level 6 Front Panel Controls 37 Unit of Measure 8 Rear Panel Connections 37 On-Screen Language 11 Remote Control Functions 37 HDMI Audio to TV 13 Installation and Connections 37 Resolution to Display 13 Audio Equipment Connections 37 Menu Appearance 13 HDMI Input Connections 37 OSD Transparency 14 HDMI Output Connections 37 Volume Status Messages 14 Analog and Digital Input Connectio
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SAFETY INFORMATION 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when Important Safety In Struct Ion S the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord 1. Read these instructions. or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 2. Keep these instructions. apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 3. Heed all warnings. 15. Do not expose this appa
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INTRODUCTION t hank you for choosing Harman Kardon! Description and f eatures With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 260 you are about to begin The AVR serves as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement wide range of listening possibilities for almost any audio or video program and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the source, whether it is the broadcast of a movie or spo
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INTRODUCTION In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR includes a full set of manual configuration ■ Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A II and IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-HD Quadruple Crossover bass managemen t system makes it possible to enter Master Audio, DTS-HD and DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6® different crossover settings for each speaker group
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS B C D � 260 AVR Info Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit M N OK L K Source List Composite Analog 2 1 6 7 8 9 A E F 4 4 55 J 3 G H I 0 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, 7 Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access the AVR’s counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting Setup Source submenu, which contains the settings for the current volume control will automatically release
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS D Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� � �� � � � � � � ��� NOTE: To assist in making the Front Left:......................White Surround Back Left: ......Brown Component Video “Y”: ..Green correct connections for multichannel Front Right: ...................Red Surround Back Right: .... Tan Component Video “Pr”: .Red input/output and speaker Center: ..........................Green Subwoofer (LFE): ..........Purple Component Video “Pb”: .Blue connectio
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS C RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade. A K Monitor Component Video Outputs: Connect these outputs standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front- to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When panel OK Button while the receiver is in Standby. a source connected to one of the two Component Video Inputs JL is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks. D Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these o
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS P Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT Y Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR. composite or S-Video jacks on any video source. Q Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT Z Analog 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video source. audio jacks on any audio or video source. R Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS A AVR Power On B AVR Power Off C Source Selectors D Audio Effects Button E Transport Controls LKM N F Menu Navigation G Sleep Button H Main Tuning Buttons I Last Button J Numeric Keys K Video Mode Button L Menu Button M Activity Button N Back/Exit Button O Master Volume P Disc Menu Button Q Mute Button R Surround Mode Button S Device Power OFF Button T Device Power ON Button U Transmitter Window V OK Button W Settings Buttons X Zone Select Button
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The remote is capable of operating the AVR 260 and most Harman Kardon CD K Video Modes Button: Press this button to go directly to the Video changers or pla yers, CD Recorders and Blu-ray players, using the control codes Modes Menu. that are part of the remote. L Menu Button: When using a H/K DVD player with the receiver, you can activate the DVD Menu with this button. A AVR Power On: When the AVR 260 is in the Standby mode, as indicated by the Power Indicator 2 gl
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of HDMI Input Connections supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio The different “Version” levels of HDMI define which type of audio signals it is and video equipment. compatible with. Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your sources, the connections to the AVR should be made as follows: a u DIo e qu Ipment c onnect Ion S • HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital vid
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS You can then add the name of the unit to the name of the assigned input, to HDMI Output Connections make it read for example: "AUX - CD". (Please note that the AVR does not have Connect the HDMI Output X to an HDMI input on your video display. a Phono input with RIAA for direct hook-up to a record player. You must use a Thanks to the AVR 260’s video processing system, all video input signals are separate RIAA preamplifier between a record player and the AVR) con
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. If a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a formats (e.g. DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc), you may make both specific color code as noted on page 8. However, most speakers will still use a connections. To listen to the multichannel disc, first select the HDMI source red te
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ac p ower c onnections SyStem an D power c onnect Ion S The AVR is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control This unit is equipped with one accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power components and power amplifiers. accessory devices, but should not be used with high- current draw equipment G such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to the Switched Outlet main r oom r emote c ontrol extension should not exceed 50 watts. If the r
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Center Front Speaker When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for At least 15 cm from celling surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel system, a back surround speaker is No more required, ideally placed at the center of the room's rear wall, pointing directly than 60 cm At least 60 cm towards the front center channel speaker. The center of the speaker should fa
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SYSTEM CONFIg URATION The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the fI r St t urn o n remote W. The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 1), and if a video source is 1. Plug the Power Cable I into an unswit ched AC outlet. playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu. 2. Press the Main Power Switch on the rear panel so that is in the ON position. Note that the Power Indicator 2 will turn amber, indica ting that the unit is in Standby mode. 3. Remove the prot
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SYSTEM CONFIg URATION Surround Mode: Select this line to display the Surround Mode submenu, a udio and Video Input Selection where you may program the desired surround mode for various types of Please see Table A1 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments analog programs, including movies, music and games. You may also specify for each source. You may assign any available input to any source using the a specific stereo mode (depending on the number of channels desired) and a
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SYSTEM CONFIg URATION NOTE: When the display has a DVI input which is connected to the AVR using Speaker Setup an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, if the display is not HDCP-compliant, the picture With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time will be distorted. In that case, a different video connection must be used it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those (component, composite or S-video). achieved with expensive test equipment and
