Harman-Kardon AVR 260 Speaker Setup, You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver

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System Configuration

NOTE: When the display has a DVI input which is connected to the AVR using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, if the display is not HDCP-compliant, the picture will be distorted. In that case, a different video connection must be used (component, composite or S-video).

Resolution from Source: This line, which is informational only, indicates the video format (NTSC or PAL) output by the source device.

Adjust Lip Sync: Use this adjustment to resynchronize the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display that desynchronizes it from the audio. Select this line to display the Lip Sync adjuster by itself, enabling you to view the video while listening to the audio. Use the M N Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See Figure 3.

Speaker Setup

With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those achieved with expensive test equipment and time-consuming procedures. The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are.

We recommend that you take advantage of the precision of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but if desired you may also make any of the configuration settings manually, or trim the settings provided by EzSet/EQ by following the instructions.

Figure 3 – Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name: Use this line to change the display name for your source. This can be useful if your source’s device type is different from the available source names. Select this line and use the KL Buttons to scroll forward or reverse through the letters A through Z. When the desired letter appears, use the N Button to move the cursor to the next position. Move the cursor again to leave a blank space. When you have finished entering the new name, press the OK Button. The name will be used on the front panel to refer to the source, and will appear next to its original name, e.g. DVD, throughout the on screen menu system. To end the entry without making any changes, press the Back/Exit Button.

Audio Input Polling: Use this setting when both analog and digital audio connections are made from the source device to the AVR. When no digital signal is present, the AVR will automatically switch to the analog audio input.

This can be useful for some older cable television systems that broadcast some channels in analog audio and others in digital audio. It is also useful for making analog recordings of copy-protected digital sources. However, it can be inconvenient when no analog audio connection is made and playback is stopped, as the audio signal will be lost.

If an analog audio connection was made, select it here. If not, choose the Off setting, and the AVR will always use the digital audio connection.

Zone 2 Audio: When a multizone system has been connected and is in use, this setting determines the source for the remote zone. Select any analog audio input or the tuner. Digital audio is not available to the multizone system, nor is any type of video.

Use the Back/Exit Button to return to the Setup Source line of the Main Menu. Press the OK Button, and select the next source to configure. When you have finished configuring all sources, press the Back/Exit Button to clear the menus from view.

You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!

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Step 1: EzSet/EQ requires that your listening room have as little background noise as possible to avoid interfering with the measurement of tones produced by your AVR during the setup procedure. Turn off all loud fans, air conditioners and other equipment, and try to avoid making any noise during the process.

Step 2: The EzSet/EQ microphone should be placed in either your usual listening position or, if there is a large seating area, the center of the room, at the listeners’ ear level. You may find it convenient to use a camera tripod for stable placement of the EzSet/EQ microphone at the correct height. The microphone includes a threaded insert on the bottom for tripod mounting.

Step 3: Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the AVR 260’s Headphone Jack 3, making ­certain that the mini-plug to 1/4" phone plug adaptor supplied with the microphone is firmly connected. The microphone cable is approximately 7 meter long, which should accommodate most listening room situations. If required, you may use an optional extension cable, available

at most electronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However, we recommend that you avoid using extension cords for the microphone cable, as they may adversely affect the test results.

Step 4: Once the microphone is properly positioned and plugged in, proceed to the Speaker Setup menus by first pressing the AVR Settings Button Wto bring the main Menu to the screen. Next, press the KL Navigation Buttons

Dto highlight the Speaker Setup -tab, and press OK Vto access the Speaker Setup menu. Press the K Button Fto select the Automatic Setup - EzSet/EQ -line and press the OK Button Vto move to the next screen (Figure 5).

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Contents AVR Table of Contents Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsDescription and Features IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon 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 Installation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsHdmi 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 System Configuration System SetupUsing the On-Screen Display 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 Manual Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep One Determine Speaker Crossover 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 OperationDTS Neo6 Music Program is being playedSpeakers as active 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 Memory Backup InstallationMultiroom Operation MultiroomSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom OperationVideo Adjustments Video AdjustmentsAudio Effects / Advanced Features Advanced FeaturesSystem Settings Audio EffectsMenu Appearance Advanced FeaturesGeneral AVR Settings RDS Tuning Tuner OperationTo select the built-in tuner RDS OperationProgram Search PTY Programming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesBlu-ray control Direct Code EntryCode Readout Activity Programming MacrosProgrammed Device Functions Erasing Activity ButtonsResetting the Remote Memory Punch-Through ProgrammingNo function is programmed­for the button being pushed To program punch-through control while operating any deviceSetup Code TableS RadioSAT Auxvcr Function List DvdrAUX Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A5 Source Settings100Hz Large Subwoofer Mode Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz LargeTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A7 Video Modes SettingsTone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass LFE Trim Night Mode Table A8 Surround ModesTable A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Cable/Sat DVD/Blu-ray Media Server Game