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AVR3600
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi
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SAFETY INFORMATION a variety of factors beyond our control, including the nature of the finish, IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the Verify Line Voltage Before Use use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be exer- cised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal Your AVR 3600 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 5 INTRODUCTION 40 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 40 Analog Audio Signals 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 40 Digital Audio Signals 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL 40 Surround Modes ® FUNCTIONS 41 Dolby Surround Settings 15 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL 42 Manual Speaker Setup FUNCTIONS 45 Audio Effects 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 45 Video Adjustments 18 CONNECTIONS 45 Video Modes 18 Speaker Connections 46 How to Adjust the Custo
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INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 3600 at Harman Kardon AVR 3600 7.1-Channel www.harmankardon.com. Audio/Video Receiver NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same Audio Section time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or • 85 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, special promotions. 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 595 watts total ® Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon • High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with pro
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INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs Ease of Use ® ™ • AM/FM/SIRIUS * tuner • EzSet/EQ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Analog Audio 1 through 5 • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in high-definition video • Front-panel Analog Audio • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • Color-coded connections Audio/Video Inputs • Programmable, learning seven-device main remote control • Three Analog Video (includes AVR control over The Bridge III) • Front-panel
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FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS 7 Power Message Display / Navigation Volume Indicator Headphone Resolution / Navigation Jack/EzSet/EQ Analog Audio Setup Video Source List Modes Microphone Front Inputs Digital Input Standby/On Info Audio Surround Back/Exit Remote Audio Inputs USB Video Switch Settings Effects Modes IR Sensor (Optical and Port Front Input Coaxial Front) OK NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be d
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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- USB Port: This port may be used in case we offer a software panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. upgrade for the receiver in the future. Do not connect a storage • Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. devi
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REAR- PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Component Video HDMI Video 1 & 2 Remote HDMI 1-4 A-BUS 1, 2 & 3 Monitor Monitor Inputs Inputs IR Output Inputs IR Input Output Output Component Video Monitor Output AC Power Input Remote Video 2 Zone 2 Carrier IR SIRIUS Output IR Output Output Tuner The Bridge III IR Input FM Antenna Analog 2 & 4 6/8 Channel Audo Outputs Inputs Coaxial 1 & 2 AM Antenna Digital Audio Inputs A-BUS Port Zone 2 Audio Outputs Analog 1-5 Inputs Subwoofer Coaxial Optical 1-3 Output Digital D
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REAR- PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the Analog 1 – 5 Inputs: Connect the left and right analog power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned audio outputs of a source device to any of these inputs. These on or off using the remote control. inputs may be paired with any video inputs. 6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog NOTES: ™ audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACD , Blu-ray • The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are ea
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REAR- PANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable (but does not have an HDMI input), connect these jacks to the video display. NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources. • Composite video signals are upscaled to as high as 1080i and available at these outputs. If your video display’s bes
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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 Activity Last Back/Exit Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Light Soft keys Volume Channel Mute Transport Controls Record Info Settings SETUP INFO SLEEP Sleep Settings Setup LEARN Zone Selector Learn NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 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 the included 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 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 sour
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 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 select- ed, this control selects a preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television, press these but- tons to change channels. Record Button: Use this
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ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter OFF Power Off Mute Not Used Source Selectors Info AVR Sleep Settings Info Settings Back/Exit Menu Back/Exit Menu Navigation OK Volume Controls Transport Controls Zone Selector Zone Indicator ZR60 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. 15
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ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone Setup Button: Press to turn on the AVR and select the last- system with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an used source. It is also used to switch the remote to AVR device A-BUS device. It may be used to control the power, volume and mode. mute functions or to select a source input for the remote zone, and Info Settings Button: In Zone 1 mode, press to display to control a Harman
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INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with power of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound home theater. Some people use two subwoofers, for additional receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. power and even distribution of the sound. Typical Home Theater System Surround Modes A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which There are diffe
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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 amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplifi
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CONNECTIONS NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD L Analog audio players only output multichannel audio through their multi- cable (RCA) channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- R nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used Figure 7 – Analog Audio for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that that may be stored on the disc. are used with high-definition sources tha
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CONNECTIONS audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or compatible with the Sirius-Connect SC-H1 tuner module, using the coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance 8-pin DIN cable included with the module, and it provides power for (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal the tuner module, so that it is not necessary to use the AC adapter are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10. supplied with the tuner module. Althoug
