Harman-Kardon AVR 260 owner manual Channel System

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Installation and Connections

At least 15 cm from celling

At least 60 cm

Center Front Speaker

No more

than 60 cm

Front Left

Front Right

Speaker

Speaker

A)Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors.

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for 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 required, ideally placed at the center of the room's rear wall, pointing directly towards the front center channel speaker. The center of the speaker should face you (see below).

In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround and back surround speakers are required. The center of the speaker should face you (see below).

Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7.1-channel system is installed, and they may also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alternative mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, the center of the rear

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Center Speaker

 

5.1-Channel System

Front Left

Front Right

Speaker

Speaker

Side Surround

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

 

Center Speaker

6.1-Channel System

 

Front Left

Front Right

Speaker

Speaker

Side Surround

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

Back Surround

Speaker

Center Speaker

7.1-Channel System

Front LeftFront Right

SpeakerSpeaker

surrounds should face you. The speakers should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating area.

It is appropriate to configure the AVR 260 for either 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for 6.1 channels. When 6.1-channel program ­material or a 6.1-channel processing mode is in use, material for the surround back channel will be outputted simultaneously through both the Surround Back Left and Right Speaker Outputs O. Connecting only one loudspeaker to these speaker terminals will not only deprive you of the benefits of 7.1-channel surround modes, such as Logic 7, but will also interfere with the functioning of EzSet/ EQ speaker setup and calibration, as described on page 20. It may also put

undesirable­strain on the surround back amplifier circuits and power supplies.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about 15 cm from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally sit, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories.

Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for all other audio parameters. This will not only save you time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated and equalized with an accuracy not possible when these settings are made manually. You are now ready to power up the AVR 260 to begin these final adjustments.

Side Surround

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

Back Surround

Back Surround

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

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Contents AVR Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationIntroduction Description and FeaturesThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Harmans own Logic 7 technology­Introduction 260 FRONT-PANEL ControlsSee page 31 for more information on the Channel Indicators REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Normally left in the on position­ Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions Audio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsHdmi Connections Hdmi Input ConnectionsSound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital­ Inputs Rngh Analog and Digital Input ConnectionsHdmi Output Connections Manufacturer­ Video Equipment ConnectionsSystem and Power Connections Channel System System Setup System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display First Turn OnAudio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesFor direct access You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Speaker SetupSystem Configuration Step Three Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupStep One Determine Speaker Crossover Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesNumber of Speakers Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Sub ModeStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Operation Surround Mode ChartProgram is being played DTS Neo6 MusicSpeakers as active DTS 96/24Basic Operation Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of HeadphonesHDMI-equipped multichannel disc player Digital Audio Signals Surround Mode SelectionSurround Modes Surround Modes Dolby Surround SettingsNight Mode Installation Memory BackupMultiroom Operation MultiroomMultiroom Operation Surround Amplifier Channel AssignmentVideo Adjustments Video AdjustmentsAdvanced Features Audio Effects / Advanced FeaturesSystem Settings Audio EffectsMenu Appearance Advanced FeaturesGeneral AVR Settings Tuner Operation RDS TuningTo select the built-in tuner RDS OperationProgram Search PTY Programming the Remote with Codes Programming the RemoteBlu-ray control Direct Code EntryActivity Programming Macros Code ReadoutProgrammed Device Functions Erasing Activity ButtonsPunch-Through Programming Resetting the Remote MemoryNo function is programmed­for the button being pushed To program punch-through control while operating any deviceRadio Setup Code TableSSAT Auxvcr Dvdr Function ListAUX Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuideTechnical Specifications Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Appendix Settings WorksheetTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A5 Source Settings Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults100Hz Large Subwoofer Mode Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz LargeTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass LFE Trim Night Mode Table A8 Surround ModesTable A10 System Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Game