Harman-Kardon AVR 260 System Configuration, First Turn On, System Setup, Source Selection

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System Configuration

First Turn On

1.Plug the Power Cable Iinto an unswitched­ AC outlet.

2.Press the Main Power Switch on the rear panel so that is in the ON position. Note that the Power Indicator 2will turn amber, indicating­ that the unit is in Standby mode.

3.Remove the protective plastic film from the main front-panel. If left in place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top of the battery compartment.

5.Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System Power

Control 1on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Power ON Button A, or any of the Input Selectors Con the remote. The Power Indicator 2will turn white to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Cwill also light up.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you may find them easier to make via the unit’s ­on-screen display system. These easy-to-read ­displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a connection from either the HDMI Output Xor the Video Monitor Out jack BKon the rear panel to the HDMI, component, composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video input must be selected on your video display.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CRT- based projector, plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of

time. As with any video display,­ constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently “burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR warranty and may not be covered by the projector TV set’s ­warranty.

The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote W. The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 1), and if a video source is playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu.

Figure 1 – Main Menu

The menu system consists of five main menus: Source Selection, Setup Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.

Use the KLM N Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting.

The current menu, setting line or setting will appear on the Lower Line of the Message Display as well as on screen.

To return to the previous menu, press the Back/Exit Button. Be certain all settings are correct, as any changes you have made will be retained. When the Main Menu is on screen, pressing the Back/Exit Button will exit the menu system.

System Setup

The AVR 260 features an advanced memory ­system that enables you to establish different configurations for digital input and surround mode for each input source. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR memorize them. This means, for example, that you may associate different surround modes and analog or digital inputs with different sources. Once these ­settings are made,

they will automatically be recalled whenever­ you select that input.

However, we recommend that the first time you use the AVR, you take

advantage of the simplicity­ of configuring the system using the EzSet/EQ process, which takes the guesswork out of speaker size and delay settings, and ­balances the speaker output levels to tailor the AVR’s sound presentation to your specific system and room. Before beginning the EzSet/EQ procedure,­ there are a few adjustments that need to be made to ensure accurate results.

Source Selection

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the Remote Control C. Sources can also be chosen from the Source Selection menu that can be activated by pressing the AVR Settings Button Won the remote control.

The AVR will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the source. If you specified a surround mode for the source, the AVR will switch to that mode.

The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display. If you retitled the source, the new title will appear. The audio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audio inputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line.

Any other settings you adjusted in the Setup Source menu will also be selected. You may view these settings in the Source Info menu at any time by pressing the Info Settings Button W.

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Contents AVR Table of Contents Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Description and FeaturesIntroduction Harmans own Logic 7 technology­Introduction FRONT-PANEL Controls 260See 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 Hdmi Connections Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Hdmi Input ConnectionsAnalog and Digital Input Connections Hdmi Output ConnectionsSound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital­ Inputs Rngh Video Equipment Connections Manufacturer­System and Power Connections Channel System Using the On-Screen Display System ConfigurationSystem Setup First Turn OnSet Up Sources For direct accessAudio and Video Input Selection Speaker Setup You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiverSystem Configuration Step One Determine Speaker Crossover Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesAdjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Number of SpeakersSub Mode Adjust Speaker Distance MenuStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Surround Mode Chart OperationSpeakers as active DTS Neo6 MusicProgram is being played DTS 96/24Basic Operation Controls and Use of Headphones HDMI-equipped multichannel disc playerChannel/8-Channel Direct Input Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio SignalsSurround Modes Dolby Surround Settings Night ModeSurround Modes Multiroom Operation Memory BackupInstallation MultiroomSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom OperationVideo Adjustments Video AdjustmentsSystem Settings Audio Effects / Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Audio EffectsAdvanced Features General AVR SettingsMenu Appearance To select the built-in tuner RDS TuningTuner Operation RDS OperationProgram Search PTY Blu-ray control Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote with Codes Direct Code EntryProgrammed Device Functions Code ReadoutActivity Programming Macros Erasing Activity ButtonsNo function is programmed­for the button being pushed Resetting the Remote MemoryPunch-Through Programming To program punch-through control while operating any deviceSetup Code TableS RadioSAT Auxvcr Function List DvdrAUX Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetTechnical Specifications Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Settings WorksheetAppendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections100Hz Large Subwoofer Mode Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz LargeTone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass LFE Trim Night Mode Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A8 Surround ModesTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A10 System Settings Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Game