Harman-Kardon AVR 260 HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player, Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR and any source components).

Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the TV and AVR, and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device.

Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR, and connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last.

Turn on the devices in this order: TV, then AVR, then source devices.

VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

If a video source is playing and there is no picture:

•• Check that you have selected the source to which the video input was assigned.

•• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection.

•• Check that you have selected the correct video input on the display device (TV).

•• Try pressing the Resolution Button on the front panel to check that the correct video output resolution is selected and select the proper resolution for your screen.

Additional tips for systems using HDMI:

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HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player:

•• Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. No other connections are necessary.

•• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input From Source settings in the Source Info menu.

HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player that does not output multichannel audio via HDMI:

•• Connect the player’s HDMI output and its multichannel analog audio outputs to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR’s 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

•• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input From Source settings in the Source Info menu.

•• Assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs to the Audio Auto Polling setting in the Source Info menu.

•• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, do nothing, as long as the HDMI Input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting.

•• When listening to high-resolution multichannel discs, the AVR’s auto polling feature will automatically switch to the multichannel analog audio inputs.

Operation

Multichannel disc player without HDMI output, or when video display has no HDMI input:

•• Connect the player’s component video outputs to one set of Component Video Inputs on the AVR. Depending on the capabilities of the player and your video display, you may need to use a composite or S-video connection instead.

•• Connect the player’s digital audio output to a corresponding available digital audio input on the AVR.

•• Connect the player’s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR’s 6-/8- Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

•• Assign the correct audio and video inputs to the Audio and Video Input From Source Settings in the Source Info menu.

•• Assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs to the Audio Auto Polling setting in the Source Info menu.

•• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting standard-definition digital audio, do nothing, as long as the correct digital audio input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting.

•• When listening to high-resolution multichannel discs, the AVR’s auto polling feature will automatically switch to the multichannel analog audio inputs.

NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control, without digitizing or processing them. Configure the bass management settings (i.e., speaker size, delay and output level) on your source device to match the settings programmed using EzSet/EQ, which may be viewed using the Speakers Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section). Consult the owner’s guide for your multichannel player for more information.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs, such as DVD-Audio, HD-DVD, SACD and Blu-ray Discs, on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output.

Controls and Use of Headphones

•• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control 0or remote Volume Up/Down Pbuttons.

•• To temporarily silence all speaker ­outputs press the Mute button Qon the Remote Control. This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted, the word MUTE will appear in the Main Information­ Display C. Press the Mute button Qagain to return to normal ­operation.

•• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo phone plug from a pair

of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack 3. Note that when the headphone’s plug is connected, the word DOLBY H:DH appears in the Main Information Display Cand all speakers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored.

•• When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening. Press the Surround Mode Button on the front panel Eto switch between Dolby Headphone and Bypass to select the one that you prefer.

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