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AVR 2600
7 X 65W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER
SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
ESD WARNING.....................................2 REMOTE & PROCESSOR RESETS..........27
LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 DISASSEMBLY......................................28
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW..........................29
PACKAGING........................................5 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST...............30
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................6 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT......................31
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................8 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................32
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........11 PCB DRAWINGS.................................33
CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION.............14 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.....................40
INITIAL SETUP....................................17 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS................81
OPERATION.......................................21 SCHEMATICS....................................203
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................27 WIRING DIAGRAM..............................215
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Released 2009 Northridge, CA. 91329 Rev0 10/2009
Discontinued XXXX
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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components.
The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on
your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to
prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement
ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the
chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together
or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.
Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.
Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with
, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the
parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably
insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following check should be performed for the continued
protection of the customer and service technician.
LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK
Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water
pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester
between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the
appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal
overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the
appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the
AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed
o.5mA.
Reading should
not be above
Leakage
0.5mA
Device current
under tester
test
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter Earth
plug as required) ground
AC Leakage Test
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A
POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE
TO THE CUSTOMER.
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AVR 2600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section Video Section
Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) Television Format NTSC
65 Watts per channel, 20Hz20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
both channels driven into 8 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Seven-Channel Surround Modes Video Frequency Response
(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz8MHz (3dB)
Power per Individual Channel
Video Frequency Response
Front L & R channels: (Component Video) 10Hz100MHz (3dB)
65 Watts per channel HDMI TM Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms
General
Center channel: Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz
65 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms Power Consumption 540W maximum
Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: (7 channels driven)
65 Watts per channel Stand-by consumption <1W
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms Dimensions (Product) (Shipping)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Width 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 18-5/16 inches (555mm)
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10-1/2 inches (266mm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Depth 17-1/16 inches (382mm) 21-7/8 inches (465mm)
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation (Product) (Shipping)
Pro Logic® II 40dB Weight 24.4 lb (11.1kg) 29 lb (13.2kg)
Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 55dB
DTS ®
55dB Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
Frequency Response Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
@ 1W (+0dB, 3dB) 10Hz 130kHz
High Instantaneous Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and
Current Capability (HCC) ±60 Amps The Bridge III logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Transient Intermodulation Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.
Slew Rate 40V/µsec Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the doubleD symbol are
FM Tuner Section registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Frequency Range 87.5108.0MHz Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 and other U.S. and worldwide
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB patents issued and pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. (c) 1996-2008 DTS, Inc.
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% All Rights Reserved.
Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.
Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB
HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).
Image Rejection 80dB
IF Rejection 90dB HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
AM Tuner Section iPod, iTunes, Apple, iPod touch, iPod classic and iPod nano are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
Frequency Range 5201710kHz in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. iPod and iPhone not included.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV
SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS
Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB subscription sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner required
(sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is
prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make
available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS Satellite
Radio System. Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer-
Please register your AVR 2600 at www.harmankardon.com. tain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
You'll need the product's serial number. At the same time, you can rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise author-
ized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or diassembly is prohibited.
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Power Remote Message Display / Navigation
/ Volume
Indicator IR Sensor
FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
Headphone
Setup Resolution Video / Navigation
/ Jack/EzSet/EQ Source List Analog Audio
Modes Microphone Front Inputs
Input Digital
Standby/On Info Audio Surround Back/Exit Remote Audio Inputs USB Video
Switch Settings Effects Modes IR Sensor (Optical and Port Front Input
OK Coaxial Front)
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product
Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the
EzSet/EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section.
· Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear-
panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. USB Port: This port may be used in case a software upgrade
for the receiver is offered in the future. Do not connect a storage
· Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless instructed to do
· On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white. so as part of an upgrade procedure.
NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the Digital Audio and Analog Audio/Video Front
AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be used
If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon temporarily, such as a digital camera or game console, to these
service center for inspection and repair before using it again. jacks. Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection.
Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the NOTE: The AVR's menus refer to these jacks as the Optical
receiver on, or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on. Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, and Analog Front inputs.
Setup Button: Press this button to access the AVR's main Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
menu. Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line
Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal.
the AVR's Source Info submenu, which contains the settings for the In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper
current source. line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When
the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current
Resolution: Press this button to access the AVR's video output menu settings appear.
resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24
(if available on source and display). Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR)
commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR's video output resolution is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, use an optional
is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection, Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to
you will not see a picture. If the best available video connection the Remote IR Input on the AVR 2600's rear panel.
from the AVR to the TV is composite video, press this button
and change the resolution to 480i.
Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio
Effects submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other
audio controls. See the Initial Setup section for more information.
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.
Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround
sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. The Surround Modes menu will
appear on screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel
display. See the Advanced Functions section for more information
on surround modes.
Source List: Press this button to select a source device,
which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.
Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu,
or to exit the menu system.
5/17/3 Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the
AVR's menus.
OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.
Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone
Input: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for private
listening.
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Component Video HDMI Video
1&2 1, 2 & 3 Remote HDMI 14 Monitor Monitor
Inputs Inputs IR Input Inputs Output Output
Component Video
Monitor Output
AC Power Cord
Video 2 Remote SIRIUS Zone 2
Output IR Output Tuner The Bridge III IR Input
REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS
FM Antenna
Analog 2 & 4
Audo Outputs 6/8 Channel
Inputs
Coaxial 1 & 2
AM Antenna
Digital Audio Inputs
Analog 15 Inputs
Subwoofer Coaxial Optical 1& 2
Output Digital Digital
Audio Audio
Output Inputs
Front Surround Surround Center Main Fan Vents
Speaker Back/ Speaker Speaker Switched AC Power
Outputs Zone 2 Outputs Outputs Accessory Switch
Speaker Outlet
Outputs
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product
Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
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REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS
Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the NOTES:
power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned · The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set
on or off using the remote control. of outputs. Consider using these connectors for an audio or
6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog video recorder.
audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACDTM, Blu-ray · You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and
DiscTM or HD-DVD, or any other external decoder) to these jacks. digital audio input. This is useful for making recordings, for
See page 30 for more information. multizone applications or simply as a backup.
Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2 Digital Audio Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of these analog
Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and audio outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device.
if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog audio
connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such source is playing.
as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one type of digital
audio connection for each source. Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer
with a line-level input, connect it to the Subwoofer Output.
Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also
an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the The Bridge III Input: Connect a Harman Kardon
recorder's matching input for improved recording quality. Only PCM docking station (not included) to this input for use with most docking
digital audio signals are available for recording. Both coaxial and iPod models, 4G and later, iPhone or iPhone 3G (not included). Turn
optical digital audio signals are available at this Digital Audio Output. the receiver off (Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge III.
SIRIUS Tuner Jack: Connect a SIRIUS satellite radio tuner Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 2600's
module here. fan to cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least 3 inches
from the nearest surface to avoid overheating the unit. It is normal
Zone 2 Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic
located in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.
control the AVR (and any source devices connected to the Remote
IR Output) from the remote zone. IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents, as doing
so could allow the AVR to overheat to dangerous levels.
Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the
remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, connect an optional Video 1/ 2 / 3 Inputs: Use these jacks to connect your video-
IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR Output may capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to
be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to the receiver. Use only one type of video connection for each source.
enable remote control through the AVR. Video 2 Output: Connect this analog video output to the
HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition composite video input of a recording device. A signal is available
Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio at this output whenever an analog video source is playing.
and video signals between devices. Connect up to four HDMI- Video Monitor Output: If any of your sources use
equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable composite video connections, connect this monitor output to the
connection. corresponding input on your video display. If your video display
When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs, this connection
AVR 2600 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the is unnecessary, as the AVR 2600 will convert the composite video
HDMI format, upscaling to as high as 1080p. source signal to the correct format for a single video-cable
connection to the TV.
NOTE: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to one of
the HDMI Outputs: Component Video 1/2 Inputs: If a video source has
· Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not
using an HDMI connection, connect the component video outputs
· Make sure the display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn't, do not connect of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not
it to an HDMI Output; use an analog video connection instead. make any other video connections to that source.
· Always make a separate audio connection.
Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are
Analog 1 5 Inputs: Connect the left and right analog using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or
audio outputs of a source device to any of these inputs. These video display is component-video-capable (but does not have an
inputs may be paired with any video inputs. HDMI input), connect these jacks to the video display.
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NOTES:
· Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at
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the Component Video Monitor Outputs for HDCP-copy-
protected sources.
· Composite video signals are upscaled to as high as 1080i
and available at these outputs. If your video display's best
connection is component video, it is the only video connec-
tion required from the AVR to the display.
AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included
AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs:
Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals
to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity
(positive and negative connections).
Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs: These
speaker outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7.1-
channel home theater, or may be reassigned to a remote room for
multizone operation.
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the
AC power cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn
on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that
consumes more than 50 watts of power.
AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections,
plug the AC power cord into an unswitched wall outlet.
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
IR Transmitter Lens
AVR Power Off Device Power On
AVR Power On Device Power Off
Source Selectors
Video Modes
Audio Effects Surround Modes
Alphanumeric Keys
Last Activity
Back/Exit Menu
Navigation
OK
Disc Menu
Soft keys
Volume Channel
Mute
Transport Controls
Record
Info Settings
Setup SETUP INFO SLEEP Sleep Settings
Zone Selector
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions
throughout the manual that refer to this illustration,
a copy of this page may be downloaded from the
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The AVR 2600 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices, including Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a
the AVR itself and an iPod docked in an optional The Bridge III. source device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This
During the installation process, you may program the codes for
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will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote's device mode
each of your source components into the remote. To operate a to operate the source. The first press of the Radio Selector switches
component, press its Selector button to change the device mode. the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM, FM or SIRIUS). Each suc-
Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain cessive press changes the band.
types of components, with only the codes specific to each brand While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a
and model changing, depending on which product code is pro- Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player,
grammed. The AUX and Cable/SAT Source Selectors may be used the default mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player.
for multiple device types, depending on the first digit of the product To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player
code. Other Source Selectors may be reassigned to other device operation, press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 seconds.
types (see Initial Setup section). The source selector will flash twice to confirm that the remote's mode
has changed to operate the other type of disc player.
AUX Source Selector: CD player product codes begin
with 0, 1 or 2. VCR codes begin with 3 or 4. HDTV set-top box Audio Effects: Press to directly access the Audio Effects
codes begin with 6, PVD codes begin with 7 and TiVo® set-top box submenu, which allows adjustment of the AVR's tone and other
codes begin with 8. audio controls. See the Initial Setup section for more information.
Cable/SAT Source Selector: Cable set-top box codes begin Video Modes: Press for direct access to the Video Modes
with 0, 1 or 2, and satellite set-top box codes begin with 3 or 4. submenu, which contains picture settings to be used after you have
adjusted the picture settings on the video display or TV. See the
IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the AVR 2600's audio and Advanced Functions section for more information.
video inputs are independently assignable. Select the inputs
to which the device is physically connected during Initial Surround Modes: Press to directly access the Surround
setup. Any device may be connected to any compatible input Modes submenu. Select a Surround mode category: Auto Select,
and given any name (e.g., DVD or Game). Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. The surround
mode will change when the menu line is highlighted.
Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions,
although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the To change the surround mode for the selected category, press the
device mode. Due to the wide variety of functions for various source OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and select one of the
devices, we have included only a few of the most-often used available surround mode options, using the 5/1 Buttons. Press the
functions on the remote: alphanumeric keys, transport controls, OK Button, or press the Back/Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes
television-channel control, menu access and power on and off. menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy.
Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time, even in See the Advanced Functions section for more information on
another device mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video surround modes.
Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep timer,
the Setup Button near the bottom of the remote to return it to which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of
AVR mode. up to 90 minutes. Each press increases the timer by 10 minutes,
A button's function depends on which component is being controlled. ending with the "Sleep Off" message.
See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the functions for each
type of component. Volume Control: Press to raise or lower the volume.
IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the Navigation (5/17/3) and OK Buttons: These
remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens. buttons are used to make selections within the menu system and
to operate the tuner.
AVR Power On Button: Press to turn on the AVR. The
Master Power Switch on the rear panel must be on. Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter numbers
for radio station frequencies or to select station presets.
Device Power Off Button: Press a device's Source
Selector, then press this button to turn off the device. Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV
set-top box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous
Device Power On Button: Press a device's Source television channel.
Selector, then press this button to turn on the device.
Activity: With this button, up to eleven Activities may be
Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 2600's speaker and programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press.
headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust Execute an Activity by pressing this button, then the Alphanumeric
the volume, or turn off the receiver. Key (or the AVR Power On or Off Button) into which it was programmed.
See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities.
AVR Power Off Button: Press to turn off the AVR 2600.
Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the
menu system.
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Menu Button: This button is used within the Now Playing
menu for the tuner (including SIRIUS Radio), and The Bridge III, and
to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the
AVR 2600's main menu, press the Setup Button.
Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source
Selector, then this button, to display the disc's menu.
Soft Keys: These buttons are used with some source devices.
See Table A13 in the appendix for details. They are also used with
a Teletext-capable television if your broadcast, cable or satellite
provider offers Teletext service.
Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected,
this control selects a preset radio station. While operating a cable,
satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television, press these buttons to
change channels.
Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an
audio or video recorder is in use.
Setup Button: Press to display the AVR's Main Menu, or to
switch the remote to AVR device mode.
Info Settings Button: Press to display the AVR's Info
Menu, which contains the settings for the current source.
Zone Selector: Use this switch to select whether AVR
commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote
zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). For normal operation, leave
the switch in the Zone 1 position.
Track Skip: These buttons are used with source components
to change tracks or chapters.
Transport Controls: These buttons are used to control
source components and The Bridge III.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
There are different types of audio and video connections used Subwoofer
to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the
The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which
source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab-
require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker
lished the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1.
manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own
Table 1 Connection Color Guide amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made
from the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack
Audio Connections
Left Right
on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3.
Front (FL/FR) White Red
Center (C) Green
Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range
Surround (SL/SR) Blue Gray analog audio jacks, they are filtered to allow only the low frequencies
Surround Back (SBL/SBR)
Subwoofer (SUB)
Brown Tan to pass. Don't connect these outputs to any other devices.
Purple
Digital Audio Connections
Coaxial Orange
Optical Input Output Preout Subwoofer
Video Connections
Component Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red Figure 3 Subwoofer
Composite Yellow
S-Video
TM
CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES
HDMI Connections (digital audio/video)
HDMI
TO THE AVR
Audio and video signals originate in "source devices," including
Speaker Connections your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video
recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker satellite television box, an iPod or iPhone docked in the optional
terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, The Bridge III docking station or MP3 player. The AVR's tuner
or leads, inside plastic insulation, that are differentiated in some also counts as a source, even though no external connections
way, such as with colors or stripes. are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and the SIRIUS
The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency tuner module.
performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver's Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions
speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one of the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of
negative (). Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, connections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device
which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, and video display.
which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1).
The negative terminals are both black. Audio Connections
The AVR 2600 uses binding-post There are two types of audio connections: digital and analog.
speaker terminals that can accept Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded
+ banana plugs or bare-wire cables. with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for
Banana plugs are inserted into the noncompressed PCM digital audio. There are three types of digital
hole in the middle of the terminal audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more
cap. See Figure 1. than one type of digital audio connection for each source device.
However, it's okay to make both analog and digital audio connec-
Figure 1 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs
tions to the same source.
Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):
NOTE: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your
1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed.
video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI
2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole. connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a
3. Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly. separate digital audio connection is not required. Turn the
volume on your television all the way down.
Digital Audio
The AVR 2600 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology
1 2 3 enables digital audio and video information to be carried using
a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound.
Figure 2 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires
The AVR 2600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and
is capable of processing both the audio and video components
of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections
in your system. The AVR 2600 implements Deep Color, which
increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can
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be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, L
including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Analog audio
cable (RCA)
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NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD
Figure 7 Analog Audio
players only output multichannel audio through their multi-
channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that
nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used are used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protected
for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and
that may be stored on the disc. HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio con-
nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1
The AVR 2600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection.
including its on-screen menus, upscaling to high-definition 1080p Consult the owner's guide for your disc player for more information,
resolution. and see page 27.
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If
your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an Front Surround Center
HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection
is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet. Multichannel White Blue Green
analog audio
cable (RCA) Subwoofer
Figure 4 HDMI Connection Red Gray Purple
If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one
Figure 8 Multichannel Analog Audio
of the analog video connections (composite or component video)
and a separate audio connection. The AVR 2600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated connection for
The Bridge III docking station for the iPod or iPhone. If you own a
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange.
docking iPod (most models, 4G or later), iPhone or iPhone 3G, connect
Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect
The Bridge III (not included) to The Bridge III port on the receiver. See
coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See
Figure 9. Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge III, and
Figure 5.
you may listen to your audio materials through your high-performance
Coaxial digital Coaxial audio system. You may view still images or video materials stored
audio cable on a photo- or video-capable iPod that supports video browsing or
Figure 5 Coaxial Digital Audio iPhone. Use the AVR 2600 remote to control the iPod, with naviga-
tion messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter connected to the AVR. The Bridge III outputs analog audio to the
to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. AVR 2600, and is available to the multizone system.
Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs
use a gray shutter. See Figure 6.
Optical Figure 9 The Bridge III port
Optical digital
audio cable
Video Connections
Figure 6 Optical Digital Audio
Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray
Analog Audio Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box,
VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of
Two-channel analog connections require two cables, one for the
video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for
left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two
any source).
cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7.
For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you Digital Video
may make both connections. If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI
The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation, inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the
as the AVR 2600's multizone system is not capable of converting HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.
a digital signal to analog format. Use the analog audio connections
Analog Video
with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another
2-channel digital audio source is in use in the main listening area. There are two types of analog video connections used on the
The AVR 2600 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time. AVR 2600: composite video and component video.
You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available.
sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy- The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog
right laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use. audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog
or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance
(color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal
are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10.
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Composite with standard audio connections, labeled for "car and home use,"
video cable you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 2600's ease of control.
Figure 10 Composite Video