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Analog
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Info
Resolution
Audio Effects
Video Modes
Surround Modes
Back/Exit
Source List
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
0
Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the
AVR
is muted, adjusting
volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced
condition.
condition.
1
System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch on the rear
panel is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to turn
the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator 2 will turn
white when the unit is on.
the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator 2 will turn
white when the unit is on.
2
Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in amber when the
unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned
on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn white.
on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn white.
3
Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR’s
output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 6,3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will
automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.
When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, the calibration
microphone should be plugged into this jack using the supplied adaptor
that converts the small mini-plug at the end of the microphone’s cord to
a 6,3 mm plug.
have a standard 6,3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will
automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.
When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, the calibration
microphone should be plugged into this jack using the supplied adaptor
that converts the small mini-plug at the end of the microphone’s cord to
a 6,3 mm plug.
4
Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the
AVR’s
menus and
to operate the tuner.
5
OK Button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.
6
AVR Settings Button: Press this button to access the
AVR’s
main
menu.
7
Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access the
AVR’s
Setup Source submenu, which contains the settings for the current
source.
source.
8
Resolution: Pressing this Button once and then using the
KL
Buttons 4 changes the AVR’s video output resolution to these settings:
576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. The AVR is set to default to 576i when
first switched on, or if you reset it later. This resolution has been chosen
to ensure that the On Screen Display information is visible on your TV
even with analog S-Video or Composite (CVBS) signals. Having selected
the best resolution for your system, confirm with the
576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. The AVR is set to default to 576i when
first switched on, or if you reset it later. This resolution has been chosen
to ensure that the On Screen Display information is visible on your TV
even with analog S-Video or Composite (CVBS) signals. Having selected
the best resolution for your system, confirm with the
OK Button 5.
The Front Panel Display now shows "Res Change, Cancel". If you press OK
now, or do nothing for 20 seconds, the
now, or do nothing for 20 seconds, the
AVR
returns to normal play mode.
To confirm the new resolution, press the
L
Button 4, which changes
the Display from "Cancel" to "Accept", then press the
OK Button 5. The
new resolution is now in use.
9
Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects
submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls. See
the
the
Initial Setup
section for more information.
A
Video Modes: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes
submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the
picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using
the video display or TV.
picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using
the video display or TV.
B
Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives
infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area
and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.
and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.
C
Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and
status indications to help you operate the receiver.
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C
RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade. A
standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-
panel OK Button while the receiver is in Standby.
panel OK Button while the receiver is in Standby.
D
Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching
+ or – terminals on your left and right speakers. In conformance with
the new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive,
or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
Front Left speaker with the older color coding, while the Red terminal
is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the black (–) terminals on the
AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more
information on speaker polarity.
the new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive,
or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
Front Left speaker with the older color coding, while the Red terminal
is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the black (–) terminals on the
AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more
information on speaker polarity.
E
Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching
+ and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with
the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive,
or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on
the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page
15 for more information on speaker polarity.)
the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive,
or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on
the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page
15 for more information on speaker polarity.)
F
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the
matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers. In
conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Blue
terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the
red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding,
while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal
on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect
the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–)
terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 15 for more information
on speaker polarity.)
conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Blue
terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the
red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding,
while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal
on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect
the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–)
terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 15 for more information
on speaker polarity.)
G
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power
any device that you wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on
with the System Power Control switch 1.
with the System Power Control switch 1.
H
RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with
your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software
upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. Leave the Mode
switch M popped out in the Operate position, unless the AVR is being
upgraded. The Reset switch C is used only during the upgrade process.
upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. Leave the Mode
switch M popped out in the Operate position, unless the AVR is being
upgraded. The Reset switch C is used only during the upgrade process.
I
AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall
output.
J
Video 2 Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be
used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB
component video outputs. Do not use these inputs if HDMI connection is
possible, use the HDMI inputs instead.
component video outputs. Do not use these inputs if HDMI connection is
possible, use the HDMI inputs instead.
K
Monitor Component Video Outputs: Connect these outputs
to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When
a source connected to one of the two Component Video Inputs JL is
selected the signal will be sent to these jacks.
a source connected to one of the two Component Video Inputs JL is
selected the signal will be sent to these jacks.
L
Video 1 Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be
used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB
component video outputs Do not use these inputs if HDMI connection is
possible, use the HDMI inputs instead.
component video outputs Do not use these inputs if HDMI connection is
possible, use the HDMI inputs instead.
Note: All component inputs/outputs can be used for RGB signals too, in
the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the
jacks with the corresponding color. RGB connection is not possible if the
source outputs a separate sync signal.
the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the
jacks with the corresponding color. RGB connection is not possible if the
source outputs a separate sync signal.
M
Update Mode Button: Leave the Mode switch popped out in the
Operate position, unless the AVR is being upgraded. The Reset switch C
is used only during the upgrade process.
is used only during the upgrade process.
N
Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD
player, HDTV receiver, the output of a compatible computer sound card
playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to these
jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal, a 2
channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect
the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to these
jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal, a 2
channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect
the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
O
Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker
terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround
back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also
be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the
output selected for a multiroom system.
To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the
Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change
a setting in the
back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also
be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the
output selected for a multiroom system.
To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the
Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change
a setting in the
Multiroom Menu
of the OSD system. See page 33
for more information on configuring this speaker output. In normal
surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround
back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the
tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and
negative (–) terminals.
For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the
red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect
the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the
right remote zone speaker.
surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround
back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the
tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and
negative (–) terminals.
For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the
red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect
the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the
right remote zone speaker.
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P
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT
composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.
Q
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT
composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video source.
R
Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a
DVD player, HDTV receiver, the output of a compatible computer sound
card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to
these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal,
a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source.
card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD player or CD player to
these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal,
a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM digital source.
S
Analog 4 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT
audio jacks on a TV or other audio or video source.
T
Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT
composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source.
U
Remote Input and Output: If the AVR’s front-panel IR sensor is
blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to the Remote IN jack.
The Output connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve
other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on
Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to the Remote IN jack.
The Output connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve
other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on
Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.
V
Zone 2 IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote
room to this jack to operate the AVR’s multiroom control system.
W
Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external
power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.
X
HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible
HDMI-equipped video display.
Y
Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT
composite or S-Video jacks on any video source.
Z
Analog 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT
audio jacks on any audio or video source.
a
HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a
DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.
b
Main Power Switch: Press this button ON to apply power to the
AVR. When the switch is ON, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as
indicated by the amber LED 2. This button MUST be ON to operate
the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the
remote control, this switch should be pressed OFF.
indicated by the amber LED 2. This button MUST be ON to operate
the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the
remote control, this switch should be pressed OFF.
NOTE: This switch is
normally left in the “ON” position.
With the AVR’s powerful processor, you may connect up to three
HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable
connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video
performance. However, if your video display is not HDMI-compatible, you
will need to connect the source device to one of the other source inputs,
selecting a coaxial or optical digital audio input and analog video input.
See the Connections and Installation sections for more information.
If your video display has an HDMI input, but some of your sources have only
analog video outputs, you may still rely on just the HDMI video connection
to your display; the AVR will automatically transcode analog video signals
to the HDMI format.
NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting a video source
product such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box,
personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 260, you may use either a
composite or S-video connection, but not both.
HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable
connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video
performance. However, if your video display is not HDMI-compatible, you
will need to connect the source device to one of the other source inputs,
selecting a coaxial or optical digital audio input and analog video input.
See the Connections and Installation sections for more information.
If your video display has an HDMI input, but some of your sources have only
analog video outputs, you may still rely on just the HDMI video connection
to your display; the AVR will automatically transcode analog video signals
to the HDMI format.
NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting a video source
product such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box,
personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 260, you may use either a
composite or S-video connection, but not both.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
AVR Power On
A
AVR Power Off
B
Source
C
Selectors
Audio Effects Button
D
Transport Controls
E
Menu Navigation
F
LKM N
Sleep Button
G
Main Tuning Buttons
H
Last Button
I
Numeric Keys
J
Video Mode Button
K
Menu Button
L
Activity Button
M
Back/Exit Button
N
Master Volume
O
Disc Menu Button
P
Mute Button
Q
Surround Mode Button
R
Device Power OFF Button
S
Device Power ON Button
T
Transmitter Window
U
OK Button
V
Settings
W
Buttons
Zone Select Button
X
Red/Green/Yellow/Blue Color Buttons
Y
Note: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when
used with the
used with the
AVR
. Most buttons have additional functions when used with
other devices. See
page
46
for a list of these functions.
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