Harman AVR 2600 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2

SAFETY INFORMATION

5

INTRODUCTION

7

FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS

9

REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS

12

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS

15

INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER

16

CONNECTIONS

16

Speaker Connections

16

Subwoofer

16

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

16

Audio Connections

16

Digital Audio

17

Analog Audio

17

Video Connections

17

Digital Video 

17

Analog Video 

18

Antennas

18

USB Port

19

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

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GE T TING STARTED

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INSTALLATION

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Step One – Connect Source Devices

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Step Two – Connect TV

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Step Three – Connect Loudspeakers

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Step Four – Connect Optional

Dock

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Step Five – Connect FM Antenna

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Step Six – Connect AM Antenna

23

Step Seven – Connect SIRIUS

®

Tuner Module

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Step Eight – Connect Remote IR Inputs and Outputs

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Step Nine – Install a Multizone System

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Step Ten – Plug in AC Power Cords

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Step Eleven – Insert Batteries in Remote

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Step Twelve – Program Sources Into the Remote

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Step Thirteen – Turn On the AVR 2600

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INITIAL SETUP

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Using the On-Screen Menu System

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Configure the AVR 2600, Using EzSet/EQ

™

Technology

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Set Up Sources

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OPERATION

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Turning On the AVR 2600

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Volume Control

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Dolby

®

Volume

30

Mute Function

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Sleep Timer

30

Audio Effects

30

Video Modes

30

Headphones

30

Source Selection

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Using the Radio

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operation

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Recording

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Using

Docking Station

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iPod Manual Mode  

33

Selecting a Surround Mode

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

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Audio Processing and Surround Sound

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Analog Audio Signals

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Digital Audio Signals

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Surround Modes

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Dolby Surround Settings

36

Manual Speaker Setup

39

Audio Effects

39

Video Adjustments

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Video Modes

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How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings

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Multizone Operation

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Operating the Multizone System

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System Settings

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Advanced Remote Control Functions

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Processor Reset

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Memory

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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APPENDIX

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Trademark Acknowledgments

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques,
introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu’au fond.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. For models having a
power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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