Harman-Kardon AVR 260 owner manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3Safety Information

4Introduction

6Front Panel Controls

8Rear Panel Connections

11Remote Control Functions

13Installation and Connections

13Audio Equipment Connections

13HDMI Input Connections

14HDMI Output Connections

14Analog and Digital Input Connections

15Video Equipment Connections

16System and Power Connections

16Main Room Remote Control Extension

16Zone 2 IR Link

16Multiroom Audio Connection

16Speaker Selection

16Speaker Placement

18System Configuration

18First Turn On

18Using the On-Screen Display

18System Setup

18Source Selection

19Audio and Video Input Selection

19Set Up Sources

19Audio Effects

19Video Mode

19Surround Mode

19Audio Format From Source

19Video Input From Source

19Audio Input From Source

19Resolution To Display

20Resolution From Source

20Adjust Lip Sync

20Change Source Name

20Zone 2 Audio

20Speaker Setup, EzSet/EQ

22Speaker Setup, Manual

26Operation

26Surround Mode Chart

28Basic Operation

28Mute Function

28Audio Effects

28Video Modes

28Source Selection

28Video Input Selection

29Video Troubleshooting Tips

29Multichannel Disc Players with/without HDMI

296/8-Channel Direct Input

29Controls and Use of Headphones

30Surround Mode Selection

30Digital Audio Signals

32Surround modes

33Tape Recording

33Multiroom Operation

33Multiroom Setup

34Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

35Video Adjustments

35Video Modes

36Audio Effects

36Advanced Features

36System Settings

36Front Panel Dimmer

37Volume Units

37Volume Default and Level

37Unit of Measure

37On-Screen Language

37HDMI Audio to TV

37Resolution to Display

37Menu Appearance

37OSD Transparency

37Volume Status Messages

37Menus

37Setup and Slide-In Menus

37Screen Saver

37Default Surround Mode

38Tuner Operation

38To Select the Built-In Tuner

38RDS Functions

40Programming the Remote

40Programming with Codes

40Direct Code Entry

40Auto Search Method

41Code Readout

41Activity Programming (Macros)

41Programmed Device Functions

42Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices

42Punch-Through Programming

42Resetting the Remote Memory

43Setup Code Tables

46Remote Function List

48Troubleshooting Guide

48Processor Reset

49Technical Specifications

50Appendix - Settings Worksheet

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel ­controls and rear-panel connections, ­certain conventions have been used.

Example – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

Example – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front- panel information display

0– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

0– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

A– (letter in a circle) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.

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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 ConnectionsSound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital­ Inputs Rngh Analog and Digital Input ConnectionsHdmi Output Connections Video Equipment Connections Manufacturer­System and Power Connections Channel System Using the On-Screen Display System ConfigurationSystem Setup First Turn OnAudio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesFor direct access 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 Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of HeadphonesHDMI-equipped multichannel disc player Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio SignalsSurround Modes Surround Modes Dolby Surround SettingsNight Mode Multiroom Operation Memory BackupInstallation MultiroomSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom OperationVideo Adjustments Video AdjustmentsSystem Settings Audio Effects / Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Audio EffectsMenu Appearance Advanced FeaturesGeneral AVR Settings 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
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