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Harman Kardon AVR 3600 User's Manual

1. Radio Media Server No Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On Power O 0 Power 0 Power 0 04 Device Power Off Power 0 Off Power 0 Power 0 05 Cable SAT put Se put Se put Se put Se Se put Se put Se put Se 06 DVD put Se 9e put Se put Se ut Se put Se put Se put Se 07 Bridge put Sel 56 put Se ut Se ut Se ut Se put Se ut Se 08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio 09 TV put 5e 56 put Se ut Se ut Se ut Se put Se ut Se 0 Game put Se Se put Sel put Se 96 put Se put Se put Se 1 Media Server put Sel put 5e put 5e ut Se 56 ut Se put Se ut Se 2 AUX put Se put Se put Se put Se 9e put Se put Se put Se 3 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects A
2. AUX No Button Name Cable SAT Game CD HDTV PVD TiVO VCR 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On Power 0 Play Power 0 Power 0 Power 0 Power 0 Power 0 04 Device Power Off Power 0 Slop Power 0 Power 0 Power 0 Power Power 0 05 Cable SAT put Se put Se put Se Sel put Se put Sel put Se 06 DVD put Sel put Sel ut Se Se put 5e put Sel put 56 07 The Bridge put put Se put Se Se put Se put Se put Se 08 Radio Radio Radio Radio dio Radio Radio Radio 09 TV put Se put Se ut Se 9e put Se put 5e ut Sel 0 Game put Sel put Se put Se Se put Se put Se put Se 1 Media Server put Sel put Sel ut Sel 9e put Se put Se put Se 2 AUX put Se put Se put Se Sel put Se put Se put Se 3 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects 4 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes 5 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 6 1 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 8 3 3 3 3 9 3 3 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
3. Table A14 continued Table A16 continued TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TATUNG 063 JENSEN 348 TECHNICS 81 JC 318 348 411 432 TECHWOOD 28 ENWOOD 320 348 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 LG GOLDSTAR 318 407 TELERENT 069 LLOYD 340 TERA 56 LXI 320 340 THOMSON 90 191 AG 345 28 340 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 ARANTZ 318 TOTEVISION 32 EMOREX 317 320 340 352 353 354 376 VIDEO CONCEPTS 60 GA 349 28 ITSUBISHI 349 431 WARDS 069 128 132 148 ULTITECH 340 YAMAHA 23 128 AD 439 YORK 28 ATIONAL 440 YUPITERU 045 318 348 ZENITH 069 090 ORDMENDE 348 ZONDA 22 OPTIMUS 459 ORIO 447 Table A15 Remote Control Product PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 Codes AUX HDTV PHILCO 340 TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number PHILIPS 340 375 PORTLAND 394 LG 604 PULSAR 376 MOTOROLA 605 QUASAR 201 425 RCA 601 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 SAMSUNG 603 RCA 305 424 425 457 472 ZENITH 602 REALISTIC 317 320 340 345 459 SALORA 320 Table 16 Remote Control Product SAMSUNG 345 351 395 405 409 Codes AUX VCR SANSUI 348 416 447 VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SANYO 317 320 m mmm AKA 348 408 409 426 SHARP 429 456 AMPRO 376 SONY 380 429 ASA 254 SOUNDESIGN 340 AUDIO DYNAMICS 318 348 SYLVANIA 340 BROKSONIC 410 447 SYMPHONIC 340 CANDLE 434 435 2 2 ANDY
4. Table A9 Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable Sat Device Type if changed Product Brand and Code Number DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Table A10 System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Front Panel Dimmer On 100 Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level 250B Unit of Measure Feet Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off Dolby Volume Calibration 0dB Transparency Medium Volume Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 1 minute Setup and Slide In Menus 15 minutes Screen Saver 10 minutes Software Version Check your product Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Your Settings Status Off Source FM Radio Volume 250B Surround Back Amps Main Room 9 APPENDIX Table A12 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low frequency effects LFE channel Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1 Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5 1 that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers May be manually selected when a non EX Dolby Dig
5. dl y sinduj jndino ul sindul 6901 Sng v 91 49409105 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS a Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off It is usually left on and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control 6 8 Channel Inputs Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a non HDMI player DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD or any other external decoder to these jacks See page 30 for more information Coaxial 1 2 and Optical 1 2 3 Digital Audio Inputs If a source has a compatible digital audio output and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats such as Dolby Digital DTS and linear PCM Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs If a source is also an audio recorder connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder s matching input for improved recording quality Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording Both coaxial and optical digital audio signals are available at this Digital Audio Output SIRIUS Tuner Jack Plug in a SIRIUS satellite radio tuner module here Zone 2 Infrared IR Input Connect a remote IR receiver located in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Outpu
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8. HD DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multi channel analog outputs Make a separate analog audio con nection in addition to the HDMI connection which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc The AVR 3600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format including its on screen menus upscaling to high definition 1080p resolution The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug in see Figure 4 If your video display has a input and is HDCP compliant use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included A separate audio connection is required HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet Figure 4 HDMI Connection If your video display or source device is not HDMI capable use one of the analog video connections composite or component video and a separate audio connection Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded in orange Although they look similar to analog jacks you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa See Figure 5 Coaxial Figure 5 Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is insert ed Input connectors are color coded using a black shutter while outputs use a gray shutter See Figure 6 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical Figure 6 Optical Digital Au
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10. Zone 2 IR input Carrier IR Output and A BUS IR Output e EC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 3600 If any of these items are missing please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com e System and Zone 2 remote controls e EzSet EQ microphone e Bridgelll docking station for iPod and iPhone Made for Works with J iPod iPhone e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna e Six AAA batteries Two covers for front panel jacks e AC power cord SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner and subscription to SIRIUS service required Hardware and service sold separately SIRIUS service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Charges iPod 4th generation iPod Touch 2nd generation iPhone 36 iPod nano 3rd generation iPod classic iPhone iPod Touch 1st generation iPod nano 2nd generation iPod 5th generation iPod nano 1st generation iPod 4th generation iPod mini e uonoes uoddng 1 eq eDed 11 Jo doo e uonensniii siut 01 19491 yeu auy MOJO 191509 ji exeul 01 3 LON 70 ndu 404 pue jeondo JOSUaS ul 5 S129 sbumas YOUMS oepiA 85 syndu olpny 4x329 punong oipny 0Jul u0 qpue s tenba indul 30024
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12. Figure 22 EzSet EQ Number of Speakers NOTE If there are fewer than five main speakers in your System do not use the EzSet EQ process Instead proceed as described in the Advanced Functions section If you have selected a 6 1 channel configuration with a single surround back speaker use EzSet EQ automatic configuration for 5 1 speakers connect the single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker Output then configure the surround back speaker manually as described in the Advanced Functions section The 6 1 channel configuration is not recommended If the subwoofer is to be connected to the Front Speaker Outputs do not connect the subwoofer until after running the EzSet EQ process The test will begin and the screen shown in Figure 23 will appear Maintain silence during the EzSet EQ configuration Speaker Setup Figure 23 EzSet EQ in Progress As EzSet EQ tests each speaker its position will appear on screen If the test sweep is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on screen turn off the AVR and check the speaker wire connections then begin again When the test is completed select the Continue option The results will be displayed along with these options e The Retest option repeats the EzSet EQ process Increase the master volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected e Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu See the Advanced Functions section f
13. IR commands from the remote control It is important to ensure that it is not blocked If covering the sensor is unavoidable use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 or other infrared receiver connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3600 s rear panel CONNEC TIONS Ul02 uop exueulJeu MMM 1e 0011295 uoddng jonpoug aq 141 Jo doo e uoneasnili 6111 01 19431 yeu eui AY 191509 1 01 FILON jenno YOUIMS 1055922 sindno sindino J8MOd vpeuoxiwg 4942995 jexeads SjU9A 4 131499 punong sindu jinding oipny oipny eysa eysa 6 1 129140 1 alm 15 NS 1H9 ans sindin0 Jayeads 29107 sindino g Jayeads sindino punong 11044 9 4 1 Jajoomans weanoz uas sindu syndjng oipny z auoz uod sfig v jeu6rq cB L EIXE0 INV sndu 8 9 uopiexy ueuueu euuatuy INd ndul y UNL c 9007 11415 yndu OV Inding indino 1 sindu 10 IU0IN JOJU0IN Y IWGH ndino ul inding inding
14. a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment UNPACKING The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that
15. e Always make a separate audio connection Analog 1 5 Inputs Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of a source device to any of these inputs These inputs may be paired with any video inputs NOTES e The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set of outputs Consider using these connectors for an audio or video recorder e You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and digital audio input This is useful for making recordings for multizone applications or simply as a backup Analog 2 and 4 Outputs Connect either of these analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog audio source is playing Zone 2 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system Subwoofer Output If you have a powered subwoofer with a line level input connect it to the Subwoofer Output The Bridge Ill Input Connect the included Harman Kardon Bridge lll docking station to this input for use with most docking iPod models 4G and later iPhone or iPhone 36 not included Turn the receiver off Standby mode when connecting The Bridge lll Fan Vents This area contains vents used by the AVR 3600 s 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 for the fan to remain off at most norm
16. then press the DVD Button The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to operate a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player when in DVD device mode It is not necessary to change the device type to program a DVD player s codes 4 Enter a code from Step 1 above a If the device turns off press the Source Selector again to save the code It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode b If the device does not turn off enter another code If you run out of codes search through all of the codes in the remote s library for that product type by pressing the or Button repeatedly until the device turns off When the device turns off save the code by pressing the Source Selector It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode 5 Check that other functions control the device correctly Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several models while other codes vary Repeat this process until you ve pro grammed a satisfactory code set that operates most functions Find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode Press the OK Button and the Source Selector will flash in the code sequence One flash represents 1 two flashes for 2 and so forth A series of many fast flashes represents 0 Record the codes programmed for each device in Table A9 in the appendix Learning You may learn individual key codes if you have the
17. with no menus displayed before the AVR s built in screen saver begins Select a period of 5 10 20 or 30 minutes or 1 hour or turn off the screen saver A time out period avoids the possibility of burn in damage to plasma or CRT displays System Information Software Version This line is informational only From time to time Harman Kardon Inc may release software upgrades that improve performance or add features If you are experiencing diffi culties with the AVR a customer service representative may ask for the software version of your product to determine whether a later upgrade is available Upgrade Software software upgrade is released for the AVR 3600 installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon Customer Service At that time you may access this submenu to install the upgrade software NOTE During a system upgrade do not power off the AVR or use any of its controls Doing so could permanently damage the AVR ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3600 remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components Refer to the Function List Table A14 in the appendix for assistance in operating your other components The function of each button will not neces sarily correspond to the label printed on the button Punch Through Programming The punch through feature allows you to operate one componen
18. 001 188 PANASONIC 366 469 JASCO 1 PANASONIC DBS 457 JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 PANSAT 420 88 210 PERSONAL CABLE 418 LINDSAY 8 PHILIPS 3 5 ACOM 91 PICO 407 017 019 068 PRESIDENT 381 404 OVIE TIME 035 039 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 4 5 NSC 035 190 RCA 301 439 465 490 OAK 97 220 RCA 055 458 PACE 79 REALISTIC 349 480 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 SAMSUNG 442 PANTHER 4 SATELLITE SERVICE 335 388 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 SONY 405 POPULAR MECHANICS 6 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 PRELUDE 20 STARCAST 347 PRIMESTAR 62 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 RADIO SHACK 1 112 213 TELECO 330 333 390 391 393 409 RCA 053 214 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 6 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 032 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 488 9 APPENDIX c T _ __ _ _ Table A21 continued CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SAMSUNG 003 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 SEAI 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCO 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 22 TIMELESS 23 TOCOM 70 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 24 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ZENTEK 16 Tab
19. 44 1 2 48 2 Logic 7 A Harman International proprietary technology Logic 7 technology enhances See below Mode Group 2 channel and matrix encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels This provides more accurate placement of sound improves panning and expands the sound field even when used with 5 1 channel systems Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing and is available in 5 1 or 7 1 channel modes Three variants are available Logic 7 Especially suited to 2 channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix e Analog 2 channel Movie encoding Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 The AVR 3600 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Analog 2 channel Music 2 channel signals Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional Tuner 2 channel music recordings e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 Game Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 5 Channel Stereo Useful for parties the left and right channel information is played Analog 2 channel through both the front and surround speakers on each side while the Tuner center speaker plays a summed mono mix e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz 7 Channel Stereo Expands the 5 Channel Stereo presentation to inc
20. AVR 3600 remote may be programmed to control many brands and models of DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs It is also preprogrammed to operate your iPod when docked in The Bridge lll To access the functions for a particular device switch the remote s device mode Press the Setup Button to access the codes that control the receiver or the Source Selector Buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote Follow these steps to program the correct codes for each source device into the remote Look up the codes for the product type e g DVD cable TV box and the brand name of your source in Tables A14 A24 of the Appendix NOTE The AUX Source Selector is used for the CD HDTV PVD recorder TiVo and VCR device types Similarly the Cable SAT Source Selector is used for either a cable or satel lite TV set top box The first digit of the product code indicates the device type on your source device Place the remote in program mode Press and hold the Source Selector as it turns red goes dark and turns red again Then release it Optional To reassign Source Selector s device type if there are two DVD players in the system press the Source Selector for the new device type now For example to reassign the Cable Sat Source Selector to operate a DVD player first press and hold the Cable Sat Button
21. Audio 1 through 5 e Front panel Analog Audio e 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Audio Video Inputs e Three Analog Video e Front panel Analog Video e Two Component Video 100MHz Four HDMI V 1 3a with Deep Color e Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing Transcodes composite video to component video Transcodes 480i video to component video format with upscaling to 1080i Transcodes 480i video to HDMI output with upscaling to 1080p Bridge lll dock for iPod and iPone connectivity with audio video playback Digital Audio Inputs Coaxial two rear panel one front panel e Optical three rear panel one front panel Outputs e 7 1 Channel preamp outputs e Analog Audio 2 and 4 e Analog Video 2 e Video Monitor composite and component e Digital Audio one coaxial e HDMI V 1 3a with Deep Color e Multizone Audio speaker level and two line level one dedicated one shared with surround back channels e A BUS port e Headphone Ease of Use e EzSet EQ automated setup microphone supplied e Full color user interface and setup menu generated in high definition video e Two line dot matrix front panel display e Color coded connections e Programmable learning seven device main remote control includes AVR control over The Bridge III e Source input renaming Lip Sync Delay up to 180msec e USB port for system upgrades e Switched accessory power outlet e Remote infrared IR input and output
22. Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS or for noncompressed PCM digital audio There are three types of digital audio connections HDMI coaxial and optical Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio connec tions to the same source NOTE HDMI signals may carry both audio and video If your video display device has an HDMI input make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR Usually a separate digital audio connection is not required Turn the volume on your television all the way down Digital Audio The AVR 3600 is equipped with four HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and one output HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable delivering the highest quality picture and sound The AVR 3600 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 3600 implements Deep Color which increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio CONNEC TIONS O 7 NOTE Some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc
23. For the subwoofer write down the transducer size The receiver s bass management determines which speakers will be used to play back the low frequency bass portion of the source program Sending the lowest notes to small satellite speakers won t sound right and may even damage the speaker The highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer With proper bass management the AVR 3600 divides the source signal at a crossover point All information above the crossover point is played through the satellite speaker and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer Each loudspeaker in your system performs at its best delivering an enjoyable sound experience STEP TWO Measure Speaker Distances Ideally all of your speakers would be placed in a circle with the listening position at the center However you may have had to place some speakers a little further away from the listening position than others Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur due to different arrival times Use the AVR s delay adjustment to compensate for real world speaker placements Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and write it down in Table A4 in the appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position enter your speaker distances as described in Step Three STEP THREE Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to p
24. Forward Search gt gt Reverse Search Reverse Search 44 Next Track Next gt gt 1 or Right Arrow gt Previous Track Previous 144 or Left Arrow 4 Page Up Down Page Up Down Stop Stop m Press the Menu Button to view the slide out menu Music Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod or iPhone Use the Page Up Down Control on the remote to scroll through the content a page at a time To jump to content beginning with a desired letter of the alphabet use the Alphanumeric Keys Since the letters are grouped three or four to a key press the key quickly two or three times to jump to content beginning with one of the other letters Photo Manual Select this line to view still images stored on a photo capable iPod not available on iPhone The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode and control will shift to the iPod Use the screen and controls on the iPod The AVR remote may also be used To view photos on a video monitor connected to the AVR select the photo and press the Play Button on the iPod or press the OK Button on the remote three times Videos Select this line to view videos stored on an iPod that supports video browsing or an iPhone NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK As of this writing video browsing is only supported on the iPod 5G iPod classic 80GB 120GB and 16068 iPod nano 36 and 4G and iPod touch or iPhone when loaded with software version 2 or higher For other iP
25. The surround back speakers are optional and the AVR 3600 may be set up with a 5 1 channel system in the main listening area and the surround back channels reassigned to a multizone system where the surround back channels power loudspeakers located in another room Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies the bass It augments smaller limited range satellite speakers used for the other channels Many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital contain a low frequency effects LFE channel which is directed to the subwoofer The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane or the power of an explosion adding realism and excitement to your home theater Some people use two subwoofers for additional power and even distribution of the sound Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute information to the speakers A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world resulting in a rich variety of options Several comp
26. a polarized plug CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Mod le pour les Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond INTRODUCTION R Please register your AVR 3600 at www harmankardon com NOTE You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product For more than fifty years the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment using leading edge technology to achieve premium performance Harman Kardon Inc invented the receiver a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance Over the years Harman Kardon products have become easier to use while offering more features and sounding better than ever The AVR 3600 multizone 7 1 channel digital audio video receiver contin ues this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver please read this manual and
27. a surround mode is desired for movie playback Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II when seven main speakers are present Music Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II when seven main speakers are present The Dolby Pro Logic Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings See the Advanced Functions section for more information Video Game Use to select a surround mode for game playback Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic II when seven main speakers are present Game After you have made your selection press the Back Exit Button See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes 5 Much of the AVR 3600 s performance is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part The AVR 3600 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes In this section some of the more advanced adjustments available are described AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode You may also manually select a different surround mode when available Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right The AVR 3600
28. cassette deck Recorder Any Coaxial 2 Input and Analog 4 Inputs and Outputs Composite Video 2 Input Coaxial Output and Output iPod or iPhone The Bridge Ill None The Bridge Ill The Bridge III for photo and video capable iPod and iPhone models Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non display device Do not connect your television s or video display s video output to the AVR at any time Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes Auto Select Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Music Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N A Component 1 HDMI 3 Composite Front The Bridge Ill Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 4 N A Optical 1 HDMI 3 Coaxial Front The Bridge ll Resolution to Display 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i Audio Auto Polling 0ff 0ff 0ff Off Off Off N A Zone 2 Audio Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 Radio Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front The Bridge Ill Dolby Volume Medium Low Medium Medium Medium Medium Low Medium Video output resolution may vary for HDMI connections APPENDIX ee Table Speaker Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and 2 Channel 6 8 Channel Your Settings Your Settings Ana
29. could cause the AVR to overheat with potentially serious consequences Some shelf surface finishes are delicate Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish TIP Label each cable before connecting it to avoid mistakes Write a description of the cable on a blank adhesive label e g DVD and fold the label around the cable about 6 inches from the end to be plugged into the AVR Almost all of the following installation steps are optional depending on your system Skip any step that does not apply to your system STEP ONE Connect Source Devices Leaving all AC power cords unplugged connect the source devices to the AVR using the audio and video inputs you assigned in Table 2 STEP TWO Connect TV Connect the system best video input on the TV to the corresponding video monitor output on the AVR STEP THREE Connect Loudspeakers After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained on page 21 connect each speaker to its color coded terminal on the AVR Maintain proper polarity by connecting the negative terminal on the speaker usually colored black to the negative terminal on the AVR also colored black and the positive terminal on the speaker usually red to the positive terminal on the AVR color varies by channel see Table 1 on page 18 If you have a subwoofer connect its line level or LFE input to the purple Subwoofer Output NOTE If the subwoofer only has speaker level inputs after
30. current track Press the Previous Track Button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track When a slideshow is being displayed some controls have different effects To pause the slideshow including any audio track that is playing press the Pause Button To resume a paused slideshow press the Pause Button Pressing the Play Button begins audio playback e To play an audio track stored on the iPod adjust the Slideshow Settings on the iPod e To skip to the next or previous photo on the iPod press the Next or Previous Transport Control e t is not possible to skip to the next or previous audio track during a slideshow To search forward or in reverse within an audio track press the Forward or Reverse Search Transport Control If no audio track is playing these controls will have no effect during the slideshow SELECTING A SURROUND MODE Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes Feel free to experiment and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions section To select a surround mode press the Surround Modes Button front panel or remote The Surround Modes menu will appear see Figure 28 Use the A Y Buttons repeatedly until the desired surround mode category appears Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the
31. dealer Visit www siriusradio com Unable to activate Program mode on remote e Source Selector not held for at least 3 seconds The selector will light as you initially press it and go dark as you hold it down Continue to hold it and wait 3 seconds for the selector to light again Remote buttons light but AVR does not respond Remote is in Zone 2 mode Slide the Zone Switch at the bottom of the remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 3600 or installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section at www harmankardon com Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 3600 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV satellite TV HDTV Cable SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDMI 2 or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio Video SACD DVD HDMI 1 Analog 2 HDMI 1 Blu ray Disc HD DVD player Media Server including Media Server HDMI 4 Analog 5 HDMI 4 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV TV Optical 1 Analog 3 Component 1 Video game console Game HDMI 3 Analog 4 HDMI 3 Any audio or video device AUX Coax Front Analog Front Composite Front not used for e g CD player camcorder audio only devices
32. manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com G _ MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS PW UYTU The AVR 3600 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices including the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the included The Bridge lll During the installation process you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote To operate a component press its Selector button to change the device mode Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing depending on which product code is pro grammed The AUX and Cable SAT Source Selectors may be used for multiple device types depending on the first digit of the product code Other Source Selectors may be reassigned to other device types see Initial Setup section AUX Source Sector CD player product codes begin with 0 1 or 2 VCR codes begin with 3 or 4 HDTV set top box codes begin with 6 PVD codes begin with 7 and TiVo set top box codes begin with 8 Cable SAT Source Selector Cable set top box codes begin with 0 1 or 2 and satellite set top box codes begin with 3 or 4 IMPORTANT NOTE of the AVR 3600 s audio and video inputs are independently assignable Select the inputs to which the device is physically connected during Initial setup Any device may be connected to any compa
33. modes are available Usually nonessential sections of the disc such as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are only available in Dolby Digital 2 0 2 channel or PCM 2 channel mode If the main title is playing and the display shows one of these surround modes look for an audio or language setup section in the disc s menu Also make sure your player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than 2 channel PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting For any incoming signal only a limited number of surround modes are available Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 3600 s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Multichannel digital recordings are found in the 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 channel formats The channels included in a 5 1 channel recording are front left front right center surround left surround right and LFE The LFE channel is denoted as 1 to represent the fact that it is limited to the low frequencies 6 1 Channel recordings add a single surround back channel and 7 1 channel recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to the 5 1 channel configuration New formats are available in 7 1 channel configurations The AVR 3600 is able to play the new audio formats delivering a more exciting home theater experience NOTE To use the 6 1 and 7 1 channel surround modes the Surround Back channels must be e
34. offers three options for playback 1 Analog Bypass Mode The 2 channel signal is passed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or undergoing any processing for bass management or surround sound To select analog bypass mode 8 The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected If necessary press the Info Button on the remote and use the A V Buttons to scroll to the Audio Input from source setting b The tone controls must be disabled by setting the Tone Control to Off Press the Audio Effects Button to access the Tone Control setting c The 2 channel Stereo mode must be selected Press the Surround Modes Button to access the STEREO line of the Surround Modes submenu Press the OK Button to select 2 channel Stereo When the Tone Control setting is Off the front speakers will be set to Large automatically When the Tone Control setting is turned On if you have set the front speaker crossover to a numeric setting the front speakers will return to the Small setting NOTE Audio from The Bridge Ill source is analog and when 2 channel Stereo mode is selected the audio will be played in Analog Bypass mode DSP Surround Off Mode The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the incoming signal and applies the bass management settings including speaker configuration delay times and output levels Select this mode when your front speakers are small limited range satellites and you are using a subwoofe
35. on any material you record Unauthorized dupli cation of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law USING ridge DOCKING STATION The Bridge Ill is an included dock that is compatible with most docking iPod models 4G and later and iPhone models not included When The Bridge Ill is connected to its proprietary input on the AVR 3600 and the iPod or iPhone is docked you may play the audio video and still image materials on your iPod or iPhone through your high quality audio video system operate the iPod or iPhone using the AVR remote or the AVR s front panel controls view navigation messages on the AVR s front panel or a connected video display and charge the iPod or iPhone When the source The Bridge is selected and an iPod or iPhone is docked the message The Bridge appears in the front panel Message Display If the AVR doesn t detect the iPod or iPhone turn off the AVR remove the iPod or iPhone from The Bridge Ill and reset the iPod or iPhone When the iPod or iPhone returns to its main menu redock it and turn on the AVR Table 4 summarizes the controls available with The Bridge III during normal playback Table 4 Using The Bridge iPod or iPhone Function Remote Control Key Play Play gt Pause Pause 11 Menu Menu Back Exit Back Exit or Left Arrow 4 Select OK or Right Arrow gt Scroll Reverse Up Arrow A Scroll Forward Down Arrow Forward Search
36. on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the 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 maintenance practices as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC power cord wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
37. on the AVR 3600 a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors To turn the receiver off press either the Standby On Switch on the front panel or the AVR Power Off Button on the remote Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time leave the Main Power Switch on When the Main Power Switch is turned off any settings you have programmed will be preserved for up to four weeks IMPORTANT NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message Display turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a short If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again VOLUME CONTROL Adjust the volume either by turning the knob on the front panel clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Control on the remote The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels dB below the OdB reference point OdB is the maximum recommended volume for the AVR 3600 Although it s possible to turn the volume to a higher level doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers For certain more dynamic audio materials even 0dB may be too high allowing for damage to equipment Use caution with regard to volume levels To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0 to 90 scale ad
38. 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 When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials out putting standard definition digital audio do nothing as long as the HDMI Input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting To listen to high resolution multichannel discs change the Audio Input From Source setting to 6 8 Channel Change it back to the HDMI Input to listen to standard resolution digital materials 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 video connection instead e Connect the player s digital audio output to a 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 digital audio and analog video inputs to the Audio and Video Input From Source settings e When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials out putting standard definition digital audio do nothing as long as the correct digital audio input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting To listen to high resoluti
39. pair an audio device with an A V device s video signal using the Info Settings menu Sources may share audio or video inputs NOTE The Bridge Ill obtains its audio and video signals when available from the iPod or iPhone docked in it and it may not be used with other audio or video sources Video Input From Source Assign the correct video input Refer to Table 2 where you noted the physical video input the source is connected to and select that input here Audio Input From Source Assign the correct analog or digital audio input Refer to Table 2 where you noted the physical audio input the source is connected to and select that input here If both analog and digital audio connections were made select the digital input here and select the analog input at the Audio Auto Polling and Zone 2 Audio lines below 6 8 Channel Inputs The 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs DVD Audio Blu ray Disc SACD and HD DVD on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player e 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 HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player That Does Not Output Multichannel Audio via an HDMI Connection Connect the player s HDMI
40. uuu Table A19 Remote Control Product Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Codes GAME SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Game Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 MICROSOFT XBOX 001 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 SONY PLAYSTATION 2 002 le ct Table 21 Remote Control Product CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 Codes Cable CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 Cable Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number 360 001 011 313 317 318 413 481 ALLEGRO 1 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 AMERICAST 212 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 ARCHER 2 484 485 3 ELECTRO HOME 392 CABLE STAR 033 113 FUJITSU 324 329 334 CITIZEN 1 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 HITACHI DBS 455 DIGI 4 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 EAGLE 86 HUGHES 437 489 EASTERN 066 070 366 ELECIRICORD 039 JERROLD 454 468 484 EMERSON 2 410 FOCUS 6 LEGEND 453 G I 001 011 017 096 097 317 365 369 370 371 GC ELECTRONICS 3 IAGNAVOX 461 473 GEMINI 032 060 EMOREX 453 GENERAL 210 EXTWAVE 423 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 ORSAT 373 GOODMIND 2 OPTIMUS 466 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 PACE DSS 487 HITACHI
41. video outputs that have not been assigned to any other video input then assign up to three devices to one of the three numbered composite video Inputs 2 Decide which source will be used for each device Match up to 6 devices to the 6 conventional sources listed in the Table 2 worksheet below Use the AUX source for any of these device types CD player HDTV set top box personal video recorder PVR TiVo device or VCR NOTE You may match any device type to any source The device type is only relevant for programming control codes into the handheld remote and as explained on page 27 you may reassign any Source Selector s device type Any audio or video source may be connected to any matching jack on the AVR regardless ot device typa NOTE If the source device is a video recorder that will be used to record from other devices connected to the AVR assign the recorder to the Video 2 Input which has a record ing output Any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Inputs may be assigned to the recorder for audio if it is capable of making digital audio recordings To make analog recordings assign either the Analog 2 or 4 Audio Inputs to the recorder as both have recording outputs It is not necessary to connect TiVo or PVR devices that will only record from their direct cable or satellite television signals to the AVR s recording outputs 3 Best video connection for each source Examine each source device and write down the best availab
42. you have configured the AVR using EzSet EQ technology as described on page 28 connect the subwoofer s left and right speaker input terminals to the AVR s Front Left and Front Right Speaker Outputs then connect the front left and right main speakers to the subwoofer s left and right speaker output terminals Consult the owner s manual for the subwoofer for specific installation instructions STEP FOUR Connect Bridge lll Dock To enjoy content stored on a compatible iPod or iPhone not included connect The Bridge Ill dock included to its proprietary connector STEP FIVE Connect FM Antenna Connect the included FM antenna to the 75 ohm FM antenna terminal STEP SIX Connect AM Antenna Assemble the included AM antenna see Figure 16 and connect it to the AM and Ground antenna terminals The antenna is not polar ized and either lead may be connected to either terminal Figure 16 AM Antenna Assembly STEP SEVEN Connect SIRIUS Tuner Module If you have purchased an optional SIRIUS tuner module designed for SIRIUS Ready devices plug it into the SIRIUS jack Purchase a subscription and activate the module following the instructions posted at www sirius com Place the module within view of a south facing window STEP EIGHT Connect Remote IR Inputs and Outputs The AVR 3600 is equipped with a Remote IR Input a Zone 2 Input an A BUS IR Output and both full carrier and stripped Remote IR Outputs to faci
43. you save the carton and packing materials for use in ship ping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collaps ing the carton Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORNIATION 5 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Speaker Connections 18 Subwoofer 18 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR 18 Audio Connections 18 Digital Audio 19 Analog Audio 19 Video Connections 19 Digital Video 19 Analog Video 20 Antennas 20 RS 232 Serial Port 21 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 22 GETTING STARTED 24 INSTALLATION 24 Step One Connect Source Devices 24 Step Two Connect TV 24 Step Three Connect L
44. 317 340 CANO 435 440 E I ASHICO 434 CAPEHART 394 Da z ATUNG 348 434 TG E CRAIG 345 416 NA E DAEWOO 317 394 404 DAYIRON 394 HOMAS 340 TiVo 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 DBX 318 348 14 DIRECTV 314 315 UR T DYNATECH 340 EMERSON 313 340 342 410 412 TOSHIBA 412 455 OTEVISION 345 FISHER 317 ANA U UNITECH 345 2 VECTOR RESEARCH 318 VIDEO CONCEPTS 318 340 GU VIDEU VIDEOSONIC 345 HARMAN KARDON 302 303 318 349 WARDS 340 345 412 HITACHI 340 348 CAN YAMAHA 318 340 348 ZENITH 240 350 376 383 gt APPENDIX Table A17 Remote Control Product Table A17 continued Codes AUX CD CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number 047 081 134 157 172 ADCOM 063 069 SANYO 033 082 095 AWA 072 111 118 156 170 SCOTT 08 050 177 184 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 AUDIOACCESS 25 SONY 03 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 AUDIOFILE 211 206 207 208 212 217 BSR 044 SOUNDSTREAM 24 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 09 SYMPHONIC 059 110 CAPETRONIC 070 TAEKWANG 77 CARRERA 087 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 CARVER 3
45. 5 CORANDO 72 KE 045 CORONADO 32 ONKING 045 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 ONWA 045 CROW 045 132 OPTONICA 077 CURTIS MATHES 23 128 132 ORIO 207 208 209 210 211 CXC 045 PANASONIC 087 148 169 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 PHILCO 045 15 123 128 132 148 4 16 119 127 128 132 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 DAYIRON 28 132 145 148 DIGI LINK 200 024 123 128 DYNASTY 045 PORTLAND 128 132 DYNATECH 063 PROSCAN 133 ELECTROHOME 115 132 PROTON 059 122 128 132 165 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 QUASAR 032 087 159 162 205 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 FUNA 045 RCA 021 15 123 128 133 145 161 163 FUTURETECH 045 REALISTIC 045 167 196 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 RUNCO 152 153 59 163 SAA 183 GRUNDIG 93 SAMPO 059 123 128 HALL MARK 28 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 HARMAN KARDON 201 SANYO 026 054 HITACHI 23 128 132 144 147 SCO 045 128 132 INFINITY 48 SEARS 128 132 145 INKEL 20 SHARP 077 128 132 48 SIEMENS 084 JC PENNEY 5 123 128 132 145 SIGNATURE 069 JENSEN 019 SONY 028 031 17 130 136 194 212 JVC 079 087 134 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 KAWASHO 73 SPECTRICON 122 KEC 045 555 045 KENWOOD 23 204 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 KMC 32 SYMPHONIC 184 KIV 045 123 132 162 TANDY 077 G w
46. 580mm Product Shipping Weight 44 Ib 20kg 51 Ib 23 3kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice 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 The Bridge Ill logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated iPod iTunes and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc iPod and iPhone not included Made for iPod means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Works with iPhone means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards A BUS is a registered trademark of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby the double D symbol and Pro Logic are registe
47. 6 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 37 146 154 CASIO 17 166 THETA DIGITAL 039 CLARINETTE 66 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 DENON 87 188 213 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 EMERSON 052 003 108 VICTOR 120 130 FISHER 055 095 WARDS 095 FRABA 17 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 FUNAI 26 YORK 166 64 08 Table 18 Remote Control Product 009 214 Codes DVD HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HITACHI 093 NKEL 216 APEX DIGITAL 061 JC PENNEY 008 147 DENO 019 051 ww H7 498 488 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 007 068 201 202 ENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 AC 006 78 181 LG GOLDSTAR 005 055 064 066 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 AGNAVOX 056 OnE 08 ARANTZ 059 LUXMAN 077 102 ITSUBISHI 023 B 062 AGNAVOX 039 113 ONKYO 009 048 ARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 PANASONIC 024 030 044 CINTOSH 04 PHILIPS 056 CS 08D 598 PIONEER 041 065 ITSUMI PROCEED 060 GDULABE 36 PROSCAN 003 004 D 013 074 197 198 RCA 003 004 00 200 201 SAMSUNG 053 054 069 SHARP 028 053 058 SONY 043 045 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 THOMSON 008 004 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 TOSHIBA 009 058 067 PANASONIC 075 100 119 158 183 204 030 063 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 ZENITH 005 055 064 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTO 210 QUASAR 109 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 ROX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 G APPENDIX ea
48. DIO To select the AVR 3600 s built in radio 1 Press the Source List Button on the front panel Use the A Y Buttons to scroll to the desired band 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote Press it again to switch bands AM FM or SIRIUS A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 27 will appear The SIRIUS band uses a different screen AM FM Radio Figure 27 FM Radio OPERATION Use the A Y Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station or channel for SIRIUS Radio as displayed on the front panel and on screen The AVR defaults to automatic tuning meaning each press of the A Y Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal strength is found To switch to manual tuning in which each press of the A Y Buttons steps through a single frequency increment 0 1MHz for FM or 10kHz for AM press the Menu Button The Mode line will display the current setting Each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes When an FM station has been tuned toggling the tuning mode also switches between stereo and monaural play which may improve reception of weaker stations A total of 30 stations AM and FM together may be stored as presets When the desired station has been tuned press the OK Button and two dashes will flash Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired preset number To tune a preset station press the lt gt Buttons or the 144 gt g
49. I l Outdoor Use Marking pride pra A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SAFETY INFORMATION EE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMIATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 3600 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this pr
50. INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Installation Location To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Avoid moist or humid locations Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them Due to the weight of the AVR 3600 and the heat generated by the ampli fiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bot tom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materi als Use caution when placing the unit
51. NNAS The AVR 3600 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector See Figure 12 C dT Figure 12 FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver The AM antenna leads have no polarity and you may connect them to either terminal See Figure 13 Component video cable Figure 13 AM Antenna To enjoy SIRIUS satellite radio purchase a SIRIUS Ready tuner module and a subscription to the SIRIUS service Visit www sirius com for information on Sirius Ready tuner modules The AVR 3600 is compatible with the Sirius Connect SC H1 tuner module using the 8 pin DIN cable included with the module and it provides power for the tuner module so that it is not necessary to use the AC adapter supplied with the tuner module Although you may use a module with standard audio connections labeled for car and home use you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 3600 s ease of control USB PORT The USB Port on the AVR 3600 is used only for software upgrades If an upgrade for the receiver s operating system is released in the future it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time SPEAKER PLACEMENT 0ptimally the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center The speakers should be angled so that they directl
52. NS ea ww are unable to run EzSet EQ calibration or if you wish to make further adjustments use the Manual Speaker Setup on screen menus Before beginning place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker Placement section and connect them to the AVR Consult the owner s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer s Web site for the frequency range specification Although you may set the out put levels by ear an SPL sound pressure level meter purchased at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy Record your configuration settings in Tables A3 through A12 in the appendix for easy re entry after a system reset or if the AVR s Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks NOTE When using the AVR s Speaker Setup menus select a video output resolution of 720p or higher to view graphics that simplify configuration STEP ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Without using the EzSet EQ process the AVR 3600 can t detect how many speakers you ve connected to it nor can it determine their capabilities Consult the speaker s technical specifications and locate the frequency response usually given as a range e g 100Hz 20kHz 3dB Write down the lowest frequency that each of your main speakers is capable of playing 100Hz in the example as the crossover in Table A3 in the appendix This is not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker s specifications
53. OK Button to change the type s surround mode Surround Modes DVD Auto Select AVR Selectz Best Mode Figure 28 Surround Modes Menu Auto Select For digital programs such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack the AVR will automatically use the native surround format For 2 channel analog and PCM programs the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie Music or Game mode depending on the source T OPERATION Virtual Surround When only two main speakers are present in the system Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers Select between Wide and Reference modes Stereo When 2 channel playback is desired select the number of speakers used for playback e 2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers As described on page 40 you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use Turn off the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu and the AVR does the rest e 5 CH STEREO plays the left channel signal through the front and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker e 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO but adds the surround back speakers This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation See page 47 for more information Movie Use when
54. S 55dB Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 130kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability 60 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108 0 2 Usable Sensitivity 1 30V 13 2dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 68dB Distortion Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 520 1720kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity x 10kHz 3098 Please register your AVR 3600 at www harmankardon com You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions o AVR 3600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS T Video Section Television Format NTSC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video Video Frequency Response 10Hz 8MHz 3dB Component Video 10Hz 100MHz 3dB HDMI Version 1 3a with 10 bit Deep Color General AC 120V 60Hz 120W idle 1405W maximum 7 channels driven Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17 5 16 inches 440mm 20 1 2 inches 620mm Height 6 1 2 inches 165mm 11 inches 280mm Depth 17 1 16 inches 435mm 22 13 16 inches
55. VR Sel and Setup Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup 53 Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings 54 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 55 Zone Select 56 Learn Learn Lea Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Refer to Tables 14 through 24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes TV TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AWA 02 LG GOLDSTAR 01 110 122 128 132 A MARK 22 132 LLOYTRON 72 173 ADMIRAL 92 LODGENET 069 AKA 23 160 LOGI 069 AMPRO 64 LUXMAN 28 ANA 045 106 109 112 122 LXI 077 145 148 AOC 22 123 128 030 123 128 132 145 148 BLAUPUNKT 084 ARANTZ 15 123 148 BROKSONIC 205 206 ATSUI 48 CANDLE 23 128 EMOREX 069 128 CAPEHART 059 ETZ 084 CENTURION 23 171 GA 15 123 128 045 INERVA 084 CITIZE 045 123 128 132 ITSUBISHI 077 15 123 128 160 167 168 CLASSIC 045 75 176 28 ATIONAL 48 177 179 180 181 182 045 EC 15 121 123 12
56. ain at the sides Width Fit Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars on the sides Bars may remain above and below the image Zoom 1x Displays the image as received from the source If the image is in the 4 3 aspect ratio on widescreen displays pillarbox format may be used If the image is in the 16 9 aspect ratio on full screen 4 3 displays letterbox format may be used Zoom 2x and Zoom 3x Stretches the image evenly to completely fill the screen The outer portions of the image may be cropped Experiment with this setting until you find a pleasing display format for each program Overscan For historical reasons there is a convention to reserve an area around the border of a video frame called over scan that may be viewed on newer high definition displays although it was not visible on older analog television sets However since not all displays are capable of showing this portion of the frame directors avoid placing important information in that area If your video display is capable of displaying the overscan area turn this setting on to avoid seeing a black border around the image which could cause unwanted burn in on some plasma and CRT displays The AVR turns this setting off by default when the source device is connected to one of the HDMI Inputs The setting is turned on by default when the source is connected to one of the analog video inputs Advanced Video Settings Press the P or OK Button to displ
57. al volume levels An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed IMPORTANT NOTE Never block the fan vents as doing so could allow the AVR to overheat to dangerous levels Video 1 2 3 Inputs Use these jacks to connect your video capable source components e g VCR DVD player cable TV box to the receiver Use only one type of video connection for each source Video 2 Output Connect this analog video output to the composite video input of a recording device A signal is available at this output whenever an analog video source is playing Video Monitor Output If any of your sources use composite video connections connect this monitor output to the corresponding input on your video display If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs this connection is unnecessary as the AVR 3600 will convert the composite video source signal to the correct format for a single video cable connection to the TV Component Video 1 2 Inputs If a video source has analog component video Y Pb Pr capability and if you are not using an HDMI connection connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs Do not make any other video connections to that source G _ REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS X Component Video Monitor Outputs you using one of the Component Video Inputs and your t
58. and tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly Figure 2 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires Subwoofer The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies bass which require more power To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier Usually a line level nonamplified connection is made from the receiver s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer as shown in Figure 3 Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full range analog audio jacks they are filtered to allow only the low frequencies to pass Don t connect these outputs to any other devices Preout Subwoofer Figure 3 Subwoofer CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES TO THE AVR Audio and video signals originate in source devices including your Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television box or MP3 player The AVR s tuner also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas and the SIRIUS tuner module Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal except for digital HDMI connections The types of connections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device and video display Audio Connections There are two types of audio connections digital and analog
59. anies have taken surround sound in different directions e Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il and IIx Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Headphone e DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company Logic 7 Stereo Modes Generic modes that expand upon conven tional 2 channel stereo including 5 and 7 channel stereo Table A13 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the mode groups and the mode options available within each group Digital modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS are only available with specially encoded programs such as HDTV Blu ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television Other modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presen tation or to use a different number of speakers Surround Mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system the materials you are watching or listening to and your personal tastes F CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver the speakers the video display and the source devices The Consumer Electronics Association has estab lished the CEA color coding standard See Table 1 Table 1 Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front FL FR Cent
60. ars If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance Authorized service centers may be located by visiting the Web site at www harmankardon com NOTE After performing a system reset wait at least 1 minute before pressing any Source Selectors MEMORY If the AVR 3600 is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain user settings for up to four weeks Symtom Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is turned on TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE umum Cause e No AC Power Solution e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet e Check whether outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound or picture e Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Secure all input and speaker connections Press Mute Button Turn up volume control No sound from any speaker PROTECT message appears on front panel Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers e Incorrect surround mode Input is monaural e Incorrect configuration e Stereo or Mono program material e Select a mode other than Stereo There is no surrou
61. as been set the front panel display will automatically dim to half brightness and the Volume Control will go dark If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set the remaining play time will be displayed Press the Sleep Button again to change the play time AUDIO EFFECTS Adjust the Dolby Volume setting tone controls LFE trim or MP3 enhancement to improve performance Access these settings from the Audio Effects submenu as described in the Advanced Functions section It is recommended that you leave the settings at their default values until you are more familiar with your system VIDEO MODES The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine tune the picture if necessary after making all adjustments on the video dis play It is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults See the Advanced Functions section for detailed information HEADPHONES Plug the 1 4 inch plug on a pair of headphones into the front panel jack for private listening The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional 2 channel signal to the headphones Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing which emulates a 5 1 channel speaker system No other surround modes are available for the headphones SOURCE SELECTION Press the front panel Source List Button Use the A Y Buttons to scroll through the sources Using the on screen menus
62. ay the Advanced Video Modes submenu see Figure 36 This submenu is not accessible when the video processor Video Mode setting is turned off Advanced Video Modes DVD Noise Reduction on Figure 36 Advanced Video Modes Menu Noise Reduction Adjust this setting to Low Medium or High to filter out signal noise or turn it off MPEG Noise Reduction This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion mosquito noise and blocking artifacts If you see haziness or shimmering around the edges of 9 FUJNC TIOPNS ame objects or the scrolling credits in a film or if the image appears to pixellate into blocks change the MPEG Noise Reduction setting from Off to Low Medium or High Cross Color Suppressor Turn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts which can occur when high frequency luminance brightness signals are misinterpreted as chroma color signals causing unwanted flickering flashing colors or rainbow patterns This setting is not available with HDMI sources or when no video signal is present Black Level This setting is only effective when used with the Composite Video Output Turn it on for a full black level setting that provides the full dynamic range of black as presented on most DVDs When turned off the setting complies with NTSC standards for video with setup and may be more appropriate when your video display has limited video process
63. ayback Repeat Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current album or playlist Each press of the OK Button switches the setting repeat Off repeat One or repeat All OPERATION NOTE The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode The AVR 3600 cannot override this setting While a selection is playing the song title and playmode icon will appear in the front panel Message Display If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 3600 and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode the Now Playing screen will appear and display the play mode icon song title artist and album A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track If random or repeat play has been programmed an icon will appear in the upper right corner The screen may disappear from view depending on the Setup and Slide In Menus setting in the System Settings menu described in the Advanced Functions section Restore the Now Playing screen to view by pressing either of the lt gt Buttons NOTE It is strongly recommended that you use the screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from burn in that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays when a still image such as a menu screen remains on display for an extended period of time iPod MANUAL MODE Press the Menu Button and select Photo Manual to enter iPod Manual Mode This is required to view photos stored on the iPod D
64. cessing options to optimize the picture for the current program by applying adjustments to the brightness contrast color and sharpness e Sports For sporting events e Nature For programs shot outdoors in a natural setting e Movie For movies and many television broadcasts e Custom Allows manual adjustment of the picture settings The Brightness Contrast Color and Sharpness settings appear as sliders with values ranging from 0 to 100 The default setting for each adjustment is 50 Use the lt gt Buttons to change each setting s value Picture Adjust Changes the aspect ratio of the displayed image Widescreen 16 9 images are displayed on a full screen 4 3 device in letterbox format Black bars may appear above and below the image When displaying full screen images on a widescreen device black or gray bars may appear to the left and right of the image pillar boxing Plasma and CRT monitors may suffer from burn in when the same image such as the horizontal or vertical bars is left on screen for a long period of time Adjust the picture so that it fills the display s screen Highlight this setting and press the OK Button Each press of the A Y Buttons changes the setting Press the OK Button when the desired setting appears Auto Fit The AVR automatically adjusts the image as required to fit the display s capabilities Height Fit Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below it Bars may rem
65. cted in the total number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option Zone 2 The AVR 3600 is capable of multizone operation supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room The AVR 3600 s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever since an external power amplifier is not required Select the Zone 2 option at this line and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room _ FUNCTIONS The room will be configured automatically for up to 5 1 channels See the Multizone Operation section for more information NOTE When the Surround Back speakers are set to Zone 2 they will not be configured during the EzSet EQ process To use the speakers in the main listening area configure them as run the EzSet EQ process for a 7 1 channel system If the speakers will only be used during multizone operation configure them manually as explained below The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time When you have finished select the Back option or use the Back Exit Button Adjust Crossover Frequencies After you have programmed the number of speakers the AVR will return to the Speaker Setup Position menu see Figure 30 Naviga
66. ction is optical or coaxial digital audio assign one of the four Optical or three Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Do not connect both types of digital audio to the same source device You may assign one of the 2 Channel Analog Audio Inputs to a digital source e You may also assign the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs if available to a digital source See page 30 Assign one of the six 2 channel Analog Audio Inputs to an analog source NOTE If the source device is a digital audio recorder it may be used with any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Inputs and the Coaxial Digital Audio Output Both coaxial and optical signals are available at the Coaxial Digital Audio Output To make analog recordings assign either the Analog 2 or 4 Audio Inputs to the recorder as both have recording outputs INSTALLATION You are now ready to begin installing the AVR Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver turn off all devices including the AVR 3600 and unplug their power cords Don t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections The receiver generates heat Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver Never block the AVR s ventilation slots on the top and side panels Doing so
67. d be subject to signal degradation Depending on your amplifier distribute the audio sig nal to a single pair of speakers or to several pairs placed in differ ent rooms The Zone 2 Audio Outputs offer the benefit of 7 1 channel audio in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation However the benefit is achieved with the expense of an additional compo nent i e the amplifier B Connect the remote room s speakers directly to the Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs Reassign the Surround Back amplifier channels to power the speakers see page 47 Your main system will be limited to 5 1 channels affecting playback of programs recorded in 6 1 or 7 1 channels C Connect an external amplifier to the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs This method requires an additional amplifier but may increase the total number of remote rooms when used with methods A and B D Connect an A BUS hub or other A BUS com ponents to the A BUS port Use Category 5 5e cable as described in the instructions for your A BUS components The A BUS system carries the audio signal to the remote components while receiving IR control codes A hub may distribute audio to many remote rooms To control source devices exclusively from the remote A BUS module connect the AVR s A BUS IR Output to a compatible IR input on the source This avoids having conflicting control commands sent to a source intended for the A BUS system IR commands received fro
68. device s original remote control by following this procedure a Place the two remotes with their IR transmitters facing each other about one inch apart See Figure 18 Figure 18 AVR and Device Remotes Head to Head b Press the destination Source Selector then press and hold the Learn Button until the Source Selector lights up c Press the destination button and the Source Selector will flash once You may learn a new code into the following buttons Device Power On Off Alphanumeric Keys Last Button Back Exit Button Menu Button A Y lt gt Navigation Buttons OK Button Disc Menu Button the four Soft key Buttons Channel Up Down Volume Up Down Mute and the Transport Controls including Record d Press and hold the source button until the Source Selector flashes three times e Program additional buttons by repeating steps c and d Press the Learn Button once to exit Learning mode or wait for the remote to time out and exit Learning mode on its own after about 30 seconds Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button s function when used to control the AVR 3600 However the button may perform a different function when used to control another device Refer to the Remote Control Function List Table A13 in the Appendix Activities are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press Punch through programming allows the remote to operat
69. difference between 88dB and your speakers sensitivity Menu Appearance Menu Transparency Select whether video programs will be visible when the menu system is in use Select Normal for a fully transparent background Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block video programs while the menus are on screen Volume Status Messages When the AVR is turned on the volume is adjusted or the source is changed or if a change in the input signal is detected a status message will be displayed on screen Select how long the message remains visible from 2 to 10 seconds with a default of 3 seconds Select Off if you do not wish to see the status messages Menus This setting governs how long the Surround Modes Video Modes and Audio Effects menus remain visible after the last adjust ment 5 10 or 30 seconds 1 minute or 5 minutes Select No Time Out to view the menus indefinitely but this setting is not recom mended due to the danger of burn in on some video displays Setup and Slide In Menus This setting determines how long the setup menus Main Menu Speaker Setup Menu Zone 2 Menu all slide in menus remain visible after the last adjustment Select a time out period of 5 10 or 15 the default minutes or no time out which leaves the menus on screen until manually cleared A time out period avoids the possibility of burn in damage to plas ma or CRT displays Screen Saver Program a time out period for no activity
70. dio Optical digital audio cable Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables one for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two cables are often attached to each other See Figure 7 For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio you may make both connections The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation as the AVR 3600 s multizone system is not capable of converting a digital signal to analog format Use the analog audio connections even with the Surround Back Zone 2 speaker outputs in case another 2 channel digital audio source is in use in the main listen ing area The AVR 3600 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy protected sources using analog connections Remember to comply with all copy right laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use Analog audio cable RCA Figure 7 Analog Audio The 6 8 Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that are used with high definition sources that decode the copy protected digital content such as some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players See Figure 8 The multichannel analog audio con nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1 1 or better or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection Consult the owner s guide for your disc player for more information and
71. e You may select a different external source device than that for the main room but not different tuner bands If you select the same source as that for the main room then any commands sent to the source will affect both zones The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or SIRIUS Each successive press changes the band The DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player The default mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu ray Disc player and DVD player operation press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 seconds The source selector will flash twice to confirm that the remote s mode has changed to operate the other type of disc player NOTE The blank button to the left of the Radio Selector is not used even though pressing it causes the Zone Indicator to light up Transport Controls These buttons are used to control The Bridge Ill and many source components GL Setup Button Press to turn on the AVR and select the last used source It is also used to switch the remote to AVR device mode Info Settings Button In Zone 1 mode press to display the AVR s Info Setting s Menu which contains the settings for the current source Sleep Settings Button Press to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 min
72. e AVR 3600 s multizone system is accessed using the on screen Zone 2 menu Press the Setup Button and use the 4 Buttons to navigate to the Zone 2 line Press the OK Button to display the Zone 2 menu See Figure 38 Figure 38 Zone 2 Menu Status Turns the multizone system on or off When no one is listening in the remote room leave this setting at the default of OFF Source Indicates the source input for the remote zone You may select a different source from the main listening area However if the same source has been selected for both the main listening area and the remote zone listeners in both areas will hear the same content NOTE Only analog audio sources including The Bridge Ill are available to the multizone system To hear digital devices such as a CD player in the remote zone follow these steps 1 In addition to a digital audio connection connect the source device s analog audio outputs to the AVR Make a note in Table A5 in the appendix which set of inputs was used 2 In the Info Settings menu leave the Audio Input from Source setting at the digital audio input Scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio setting and select the analog audio input Volume The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone Surround Back Amps Reassign the surround back channels to the multizone system When this line is set to Zone 2 you may only configure the main listening room for up to 5 1 channels EzSet EQ will only co
73. e AVR Mute AVR Mute 43 Channel Page Up Channel Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Page Up Channel Up Page Up Channel Page Down Channel Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Page Down Channel Down Page Down 44 Previous Prev Step Previous Previous 45 Pause Pause Pause Pause 46 ex Next Step Next Step ex 47 Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 48 Play gt Play gt Play gt Play 49 FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt 50 Record Record 51 Slop Stop Stop Stop 52 Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup AVR Sel and Setup 53 Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings 54 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 55 Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select 56 Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn G _ 0 WW J Table A13 continued
74. e a device s channel or transport controls with the remote in another device s mode See page 38 for instructions on these advanced programming functions STEP THIRTEEN Turn On the AVR 3600 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 3600 1 Flip the rear panel Main Power Switch to the On position The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on Normally you may leave the Main Power Switch on even when the receiver is not being used 7 INSTALLATION O ass 2 2 There are several ways to turn on the AVR from Standby mode a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors NOTES Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote the remote will switch device modes To control the receiver press the Setup Button Some AVR functions are available in all device modes Volume Controls including Mute Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Setup Info Settings Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off f you do not see a picture within about 1 minute refer to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on page 33 INITIAL SE a suma j In this section you will configure the AVR 3600 to match your actual system A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor output
75. e are four ways to tune SIRIUS Radio channel 1 Use the A Y Buttons or the Channel Control to scan through the channel numbers 2 Use the lt Buttons to scan through any previously programmed preset stations 3 After you have programmed presets directly enter the preset number 1 through 40 using the Alphanumeric Keys For two digit positions enter a 0 before the number 4 Press the Menu Button to search for a channel by preset category all channels or direct entry When you are able to hear Channel 1 you are ready to activate your module If you don t hear Channel 1 make sure the module s plug is firmly seated in the SIRIUS jack and that the module is near a south facing window Try rotating the module to obtain reception You may need to purchase an extension cable to ensure that the module is near the window Tune to Channel 0 for a display of your module s Radio ID number You may also view the Radio ID number by pressing the Menu Button and selecting SIRIUS ID The current channel number and preset location will appear in the lower line of the Message Display The song title artist channel name channel category channel number preset position if pro grammed and three signal strength bars will all appear on screen when a video display is in use For traffic and weather channels the current city s name will appear instead of the channel name and the local weather and temperature will be displa
76. elevision 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 e 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 Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if more power is desired The Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs may be used with an external amplifier to power the remote zone of a multizone system A BUS Port Use a Category 5 5e cable to connect this port to optional A BUS equipment for multizone operation When the A BUS system is used it is possible to have a full 7 1 channel system in the main listening room at the same time the multizone system is in use 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 r
77. emote 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 Input After you have made all other connections plug the AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet 11 IVIAINI REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Pm _ IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off nn n Device Power AVR Power On w I Device Power AVR Power Device Power harman kardon Source Selectors Car i Video Modes Audio Effects Video ex Surround Modes Alphanumeric Keys Tr EO GHI MND Last C Activity Back Exit Navigation Light Disc Menu Soft keys Volume Channel Mute J Transport Controls Record Info Settings s SETTINGS Setup Sleep Settings Zone Select 1 IB J2 Zone Selector Learn NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the
78. er C Surround SL SR Surround Back SBL SBR Subwoofer SUB Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Orange Optical Input g Output Video Connections Component Y Green Pb Composite Yellow S Video HDMI Connections digital audio video HDMI Pr Red Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker They contain two wire conductors or leads inside plastic insulation that are differentiated in some way such as with colors or stripes The differentiation preserves polarity without which low frequency performance can suffer Each speaker is connected to the receiver s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive and one negative Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the receiver which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table 1 The negative terminals are both black G3 The AVR 3600 uses binding post 8 B speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare wire cables Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap See Figure 1 Figure 1 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs Bare wire cables are installed as follows see Figure 2 1 Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass through hole is revealed 2 Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole 3 H
79. er On or Off Button until the Source Selector or Setup Button lights 2 Press the Activity Button to erase the activity To execute an activity press the Activity Button then press the Alphanumeric Key or the AVR Power On or Off Button for the Activity Learning If you have programmed a product s codes into the remote and find that some functions are missing the AVR 3600 remote may learn individual codes from the product s original remote See page 26 Resetting the Remote To reset the remote to its factory defaults simultaneously press and hold the TV Source Selector and the 0 Alphanumeric Key When the TV Button re lights enter the code 333 When the TV Button goes out and all of the Source Selectors flash the remote will be reset PROCESSOR RESET If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge first tun off the Main Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on If this doesn t help reset the AVR NOTE A system reset erases all user configurations includ ing video resolution speaker and level settings and tuner presets After a reset reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets To reset the AVR 3600 place it in Standby mode press the front panel Standby On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber Then press and hold the front panel OK Button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appe
80. er cord allowing you to fully wire your system before installing the AVR Plug the male end of the cord into an unswitched AC outlet and the female end into the AVR 3600 It is recommended that you copy the appropriate information from the Table 2 worksheet to Table A5 in the appendix for future refer ence in the event changes are made to the system components STEP ELEVEN Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 3600 remote control uses four AAA batteries included To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote squeeze the tab and lift the cover Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 17 observing the correct polarity Figure 17 Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 3600 Make sure no objects such as furniture are blocking the remote s path to the receiver Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote s functioning The remote has a range of about 20 feet depending on the lighting conditions It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR S INSTALLATION Leave the Zone Selector Switch at the bottom in the Zone 1 position for normal use If the remote seems to operate intermittently or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the Setup Button or one of the Source Selectors to light check or replace the batteries STEP TWELVE Program Sources Into the Remote The
81. es The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10 bit video processing eliminate the 5 0 4H J jagged edges and moir patterns seen with less advanced processing The Torino video processing chip generates on screen graphics in high definition and blends it with the incoming video so that you can continue to watch a program while using system menus The video processor automatically provides the best picture based on the capabilities of your video display and the incoming source video You may experiment with the Video Modes menu adjustments to try to improve the picture further Video Modes Adjust the picture settings on your video display before adjusting the AVR Access the picture settings from the Video Modes menu Press the Video Modes Button and the screen shown in Figure 35 will appear The menu may also be accessed from the Info Settings menu NOTE The settings in the Video Modes menu affect each source independently Video Modes DVD Video Mode Figure 35 Video Modes Menu Video Mode The default setting of Off passes the video signal through to the display only basic video processing Video scaling cannot be turned off but selecting the HDMI Bypass mode in the Info Settings menu for a source connected to one of the HDMI Inputs passes the video signal directly from the HDMI Input to the HDMI Output bypassing all video processing Select one of these pro
82. gital 2 0 or 2 1 Movie television programs e Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1 2 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Music Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions Analog 2 channel Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that emphasizes use of the surround Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Game channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming Analog 2 channel experience Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1 2 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic Il that adds a surround back channel Mode Group which may be played through one or two surround back speakers The Dolby Pro Logic modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit streams but thanks to the AVR 3600 s post processor they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5 1 modes APPENDIX ea Table A12 contin
83. gnal s digital encoding e g Dolby Digital DTS Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master Audio For 2 channel materials the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode If you prefer a different surround mode select the surround mode category Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the OK Button to change the mode Each category is set to a default surround mode Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo 7 stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Video Game Logic 7 Game You may select a different mode The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Stereo 2 channel stereo 5 channel stereo or 7 channel stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic Movie e Music Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic Music e Video Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio select the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR s automatic surround mode selection The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source is selected Please refer to Table A13 in the appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams Dolby Surround Settings So
84. he provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Faron N Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Service Instructions CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so CAUTI 0 N
85. he previous menu or to exit the menu system lt gt 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 This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section USB Port This port may be used in case we offer a software upgrade for the receiver in the future Do not connect a storage device peripheral product or a PC here unless instructed to do so as part of an upgrade procedure Digital Audio Video and Analog Audio Front Inputs Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily such as a digital camera or game console to these jacks Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection NOTE The AVR s menus refer to these jacks as the Optical Front Coaxial Front Composite Front and Analog Front inputs Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Message Display Various messages appear in this two line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal In normal operation the current source name appears on the upper line while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line When the on screen display menu system OSD is in use the current menu settings appear Remote IR Sensor This sensor receives infrared
86. hether the test tone is active To begin press the 0K Button repeatedly to select the 0ff Auto or Manual setting Manually moving the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen automatically stops the test tone When this setting reads Auto the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later as indicated by the highlight bar Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there using the lt Buttons Use the A Y Buttons to move the cursor to another line and the test tone will follow the cursor When this setting reads Manual the test tone will not move to the next channel until you use the A Y Buttons Individual Channels If you are using an external source to set your output levels navigate to each channel and use the lt gt Buttons to adjust the level between 10dB and 100 When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels select the Back option or press the Back Exit Button Record the level settings in Table A3 in the appendix AUDIO EFFECTS To adjust other audio settings such as the tone controls press the Audio Effects Button to display the Audio Effects menu see Figure 26 The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting Audio Effects NOTE The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source independentl
87. ht into the black areas drastically decreasing the sharpness of the type the contrast has been turned up too much Reduce the contrast until these effects disappear and the video still looks realistic If you are watching TV with ambient daylight adjust the contrast so that a normal video picture looks the same as the surround ings in your room that way the eye is relaxed when watching the TV picture Reduce the setting when the surrounding light is dimmed to improve the sharpness of the picture 4 The gray scale in the middle line should retain the same distinc tion between each bar as before the contrast adjustment If not repeat both Step 3 of the Brightness Adjustment and the Contrast Adjustment N Color Adjustment When the brightness and contrast set optimally adjust the color control Set the level so that the colors look strong but still natural not overdone If the color level is too high depending on the TV some of the bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not increase when the control is turned up Test the color intensity with a video of pictures of faces flowers fruit and vegetables Refer to a large white bar in your test pattern to tweak the warmth of the picture using the Tint control on your TV n2 Sharpness Adjustment Contrary to intuition the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting Reduce the sharpness se
88. ing capability Deinterlacing For historical reasons video in the NTSC format was interlaced That is each refresh of the television screen dis played only half the pixels in a frame alternating between all of the even rows of pixels and all of the odd rows Modern displays are capable of displaying the complete frame all at once by progressively scanning all of the rows of pixels from top to bottom For optimal viewing on a progressive scan display most flat panel displays the video images must be deinterlaced When viewing images via the Composite or Video Monitor Output any time the AVR s video output resolution is 480i this setting may be turned off Film Mode Detect This setting is only accessible when the Deinterlacing setting is turned on It compensates for the different frame rates in which film and video are shot Film is shot at a rate of 24 frames per second progressive scan while video is shot at slightly less than 60 frames per second interlaced The AVR is able to detect whether the program was originally shot on film and transferred to video e g to create a DVD and to compensate appropriately for any authoring errors in the conversion Select a setting of 3 2 for NTSC materials 2 2 for PAL materials originating overseas Off or Auto How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings as shown in Figure 37 Video Modes DVD Video Mode Figu
89. into 6 conventional sources Cable SAT DVD TV Game Media Server and AUX The internal sources The Bridge dock for iPod and the Radio will be explained later Table A1 in the appendix indicates the default device types for each source and the default audio video connection assignments If the defaults suit your system then connect your devices to the audio video inputs shown Otherwise design your system as explained below 1 Best video connection type for your system Examine the video inputs on your TV or video display Write down the best available video connection type here The options in order of preference are HDMI DVI must be HDCP compliant component video or composite video This is the system best video connection for your system 5 Decide which sources to connect to each of the video inputs Assign only one unique video input to each source Use the best type of video connection available for each source e f your system best video connection is HDMI select up to four HDMI source devices and assign them to one of the four numbered HDMI Inputs e f your system best video connection is Component or if you have source devices with component video outputs that weren t assigned to one of the HDMI Inputs assign up to three devices to one of the three numbered Component Video Inputs e f your system best video connection is Composite Video or if you have source devices with composite
90. iscrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and right channels 4 is used with 7 1 channel digital formats to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels The third number is used for the LFE channel 0 indicates no LFE channel 1 indicates that an LFE channel is present The 6 1 channel signals Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Matrix and Discrete each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel indicated as 3 2 1 EX ON for Dolby Digital EX materials and 3 3 1 ES ON for DTS ES materials Dolby Digital 2 0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS ON or DS OFF depending on whether the 2 channel bitstream contains only stereo information or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR s Dolby Pro Logic decoder By default these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic Movie mode When a PCM signal is received the PCM message and the sampling rate 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz will appear When only two channels left and right are present the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into the remain ing channels If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal s digital encoding press the Surround Modes Button to display the Surround Modes menu see Figure 26 The Auto Select option uses the native si
91. ital stream is detected Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the Internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S P DIF coaxial or optical digital audio Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coax or optical connection is used Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio the same format used on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD delivered via HDMI e Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels See below Mode Group from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available Dolby Pro Logic Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and e Dolby Di
92. ite Video Monitor Output the video output resolution must be set to 480i the factory default to view any content including the AVR s own menus Adjust the resolution by pressing the front panel Resolution Button and using the 4 Buttons until the correct setting appears in the front panel Message Display For composite video the correct setting is 480i For component video it is the highest resolution where a picture is visible You will be prompted to accept or cancel the reso lution change the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel Press the V Button to view the ACCEPT option and then press the OK Button NOTE When the display has input which is connected to the AVR using an HDMI to DVI adapter the picture will be distorted or blank if the display is not HDCP compliant In that case a different video connection must be used component or composite INITIAL SETUP ea a Resolution From Source Informational only Indicates Press the Back Exit Button then return to the Setup Source line the resolution of the video output by the source device of the Main Menu to configure the next source When you have finished press the Back Exit Button to clear the menus from view HDMI Bypass When an HDMI source signal is in use and Hp You now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver the system includes an HDMI capable display the HDMI Bypass mode passes the source signal directly to the HDMI output by
93. just the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu as described on page 45 Dolby Volume The AVR 3600 implements Dolby Volume processing which can improve the audio performance of the system by revealing subtle details even at normal home listening volumes One concern of the typical home theater listener is that volumes can vary widely for different programs played by a source e g television commercial advertisements are often much louder than the main feature Another is that details heard in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are lost at the lower volumes used by many listeners The AVR 3600 uses two Dolby Volume techniques to address these issues The Leveler module maintains a consistent listening volume within a source e g while watching commercial television or while listening to different tracks on a data CD The Modeler module endeavors to re create the reference presentation that was heard in the recording studio without losing portions of the program at the typically lower volume levels often used in the home When the Modeler module is active you may notice details of the performance that were hidden when the program was played on other equipment NOTE The Dolby Volume processor is not used to level volume across sources To adjust the Dolby Volume setting press the Audio Effects Button A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 26 will appear Move the cursor to highlight the Dolb
94. ker Distance Menu Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position as measured in Step Two Measure Speaker Distances and recorded in Table A4 in the appendix see page 40 The default unit of measurement is feet To change the unit to meters return to the main AVR menu Select the System Settings menu then scroll down to the General Setup section and select the Unit of Measure line Press the OK Button to change the setting Select a speaker then use the lt gt Buttons to change the meas urement The values vary between 0 and 30 feet with a default of 10 feet for all speakers NOTE If the surround back channels are assigned to the multizone system you will not be able to adjust their delay settings 5 STEP FOUR Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2 channel receiver the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels With up to seven main channels plus a subwoofer imaging becomes both more critical and more complex The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness EzSet EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you simply and automatically However the AVR s Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows you to calibrate the levels manually either using the system s test tone or while playing source material 1 Make sure al
95. l speakers have been placed and connected correctly 2 Adjust the number of speakers crossover distance and sub mode for each speaker in your system as described in Step Three 3 Measure the channel levels in one of these ways and adjust the channel levels using the Adjust Speaker Levels menu a Preferably use a handheld SPL meter set to the C Weighting Slow scale Adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB b By ear Adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud C If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material such as a test disc or an audio selection play it and adjust the AVR s master volume control until the meter measures 75dB Press the Setup Button to display the menu system and then navigate to the Speaker Setup line Press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu Select Manual Setup press the OK Button and then navigate to the Level Adjust line Press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu See Figure 34 Speaker Setup Position 1 Adjust Speaker Levels Test Tone Ott Figure 34 Adjust Speaker Levels Menu of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings Reset Levels To reset all levels to their factory defaults of OdB scroll down to this line at the bottom of the menu and press the Button To set your levels using the AVR 3600 s internal test tone adjust the TEST TONE line as follows Test Tone Determines w
96. le A22 Remote Control Product Codes AUX MEDIA SERVER Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 002 Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes AUX Cable SAT RECORDER PVR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO 701 704 ECHOSTAR 714 715 716 EXPRESSVU 714 HUGHES 717 727 HYUNDAI 718 EEN 709 PANASONIC 710 723 PHILIPS 711 717 724 727 PROSCAN 719 719 727 REPLAYTV 708 710 712 725 726 SONICBLUE 710 712 SONY 707 713 720 721 722 723 724 Table 24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX TiVo Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DIRECTV 806 See also Table A16 PIONEER 801 SERIES 2 DVR 802 809 TOSHIBA 803 OTHER TiVo 804 805 807 808 810 G Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 85 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 85 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 85 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround L amp R Side L amp R Back channels 85 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47k ohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 10098 Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Pro Logic 40dB Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB DT
97. le type of video connection but not better than the system best connection Leave blank audio only sources such as a CD player 4 Best audio connection for each source For each source device write down the best available type of audio connection See the note below and if the HDMI connection may be used for Table 2 Source Assignment Worksheet Source Device Type Best Video Video Input Best Audio Audio Input Analog Audio Connection Assigned Connection Assigned may Input for HDMI DVI HDMI Optical be one digital Recording or Component Coaxial 2 Ch plus one or more Multizone Composite Analog 6 8 Ch analog Operation Analog Cable SAT DVD TV Game Media Server AUX GET TING STARTED 7 aus 27 6 Decide which audio inputs to connect to each source Assign only one unique digital audio input to each digital source Assign analog audio inputs to analog sources or as secondary connections for digital sources for backup for recording or to make the source available to the multizone system e Any source using an HDMI Input requires no additional connection for audio unless The source doesn t output multichannel audio through its HDMI output Make a second connection to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs The source has an HDCP compliant DVI output for video only Assign a digital or analog audio input For any source whose best audio conne
98. litate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations When the AVR 3600 is placed inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener connect an external IR receiver such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 to the Remote IR Input jack For multizone operation connect an optional IR receiver keypad or other control device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 3600 and any sources connected to the AVR s Remote IR Output from the remote zone Signals transmitted through the Zone 2 IR Input will control source selection and volume for the main or remote zone depending on the setting of the remote s Zone Selector If a source device is shared with the main listening area any control commands issued to that source will also affect the main room If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input use a 1 8 inch mini plug interconnect cable not included to connect the AVR s Remote IR Output to the source device s Remote IR Input The AVR 3600 outputs a stripped carrier IR signal through the Remote IR Output but a full carrier IR signal is available at the Carrier Remote IR Output The AVR 3600 is also equipped with an A BUS IR Output for dedicated use with the A BUS multizone system Any devices connected to this output will only respond to commands transmitted through the A BUS system To control more than one source device through the Remote IR Output connect all sources in dais
99. ll range speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity e f you set the front speakers to LARGE select of the three settings for the subwoofer L R LFE This setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer including both information that would nor mally be played through the front left and right speakers and the special low frequency effects LFE channel information Off Select this setting when no subwoofer is in use All low frequency information will be sent to the front left and right speakers LFE This setting plays low frequency information contained in the left and right program channels through the front speakers and directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer NOTE If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions can muddy the sound as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position do not skip this menu On the Speaker Setup Position menu move the cursor to the Distance line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu See Figure 33 Speaker Setup Position 1 Adjust Speaker Di Front Left Figure 33 Adjust Spea
100. log Audio Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Position 1 Position 2 Left Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left Right Surround Back Speakers OFF OFF Subwoofer 1 ON ON Subwoofer 2 ON ON Left Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Subwoofer Mode LFE LFE Subwoofer Size 10 inch ON Front Left Level 048 0dB Center Level 0dB 0dB Front Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Back Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Back Left Level 0dB 0dB Surround Left Level 0dB 0dB Sub Level 0dB 0dB Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Distance From Speaker to Your Delay Settings Your Delay Settings Speaker Position Listening Position Position 1 Position 2 Front Left 12 feet Center 12 feet Front Right 12 feet Surround Right 10 feet Surround Left 10 feet Surround Back Right 10 feet Surround Back Left 10 feet Subwoofer 12 feet AN Lip Sync Delay See Info Settings Menu 0 5 G _ APPENDIX Ce uu Table 5 Source Settings Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Device Type Surround Modes Video Input The Bridge Ill Audio Input The Bridge Ill Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name N A Audio Auto Polling N A Zone 2 Audio The Bridge Ill Dolby Vol
101. lt and Volume Default Level These two settings are used together to program the volume level at turn on Turn Volume Default on and then set the Volume Default Level to the desired turn on volume When the Volume Default setting is left off the AVR will play at the last used volume setting from the previ ous listening session Unit of Measure Adjusts the speaker distance settings for Manual Speaker Setup Select between meters and feet Language Select the preferred language for the AVR s on screen menus and displays English French Spanish German Italian or Russian 5 HDMI Audio to TV Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display In normal operation leave this setting Off as audio will be played through the AVR To use the TV by itself without the home theater system turn this setting On Mute the TV s speakers when using the AVR for audio Dolby Volume Calibration This setting determines the Dolby Volume Calibration Offset as described on page 32 Its default of OdB is best when the system s loudspeakers have a sensitivity rating of 88dB 8 ohms 1 watt 1 meter If your loud speakers have a higher sensitivity rating increase the Dolby Volume Calibration setting by the difference between your speakers sensi tivity and 88dB If your speakers have a lower sensitivity decrease the Dolby Volume Calibration setting by the
102. lude the surround back e Analog 2 channel channels Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz 96kHz 192 2 Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2 channel signal Analog 2 channel DSP downmix available or a downmix of a multichannel signal The signal is digitized and bass for multichannel management settings are applied making it appropriate when a Tuner subwoofer is used e PCM 82kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 2 Channel Stereo Maintains an analog input signal in that form bypassing all digital processing e Analog 2 channel Analog Bypass i e surround and bass management Requires Tone Control setting to be off e Tuner AANPPENIDUX ae AVR Power Device Power harman kardon 5 6 7 8 9 10 41 12 13 14 J 15 46 47 48 49 00 021 02 23 04 Us 25 26 7 MENU EXT 31 33 DISC LIGHT ads 84 95 7 86 40 N a 44 45 46 47 8 49 50 51 to the numbered buttons in Figure 40 SETTINGS when using the Function List 52 53 54 Zone Select 55 56 Figure 40 Remote Control Function List Reference I SSS Table 1 Remote Control Function List
103. m the side surround speakers are placed 90 degrees from the center speaker directly to either side of the lis tening position The surround back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from the center speaker or directly facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 15 S GET TING STARTED t H audio it is the best option The other options in order of preference are optical digital audio coaxial digital audio 2 channel analog audio NOTES For multichannel disc players if both the device and the TV use HDMI connections for video then check the owner s manual for the device to determine whether it transmits multichannel audio via its HDMI output If it does then no separate audio connection is required If not write down the multichannel analog audio connection in addition to any other audio type See page 30 for more information e f the device uses an HDCP compliant DVI output for video then connect it to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs using an HDMI to DVI adapter but a separate audio connection will always be required Installing the AVR 3600 and connecting it to the other system compo nents can be complex To simplify installation it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables Although the rear panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video connections to other components the AVR s software organizes the connections
104. m the A BUS system are also distributed to the AVR s other IR outputs Visit the Web site at www harmankardon com for information on available Harman Kardon hubs the ABH 4 and ABH 4000 and amplified in wall modules the AB 1 and AB 2 Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input For methods A B and C connect an IR control device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote room control of the multizone system source devices and volume in the remote zone An A BUS system does not require a separate IR control connection NOTE Only analog audio sources are available to the multi zone system For digital sources make a second analog audio connection The Bridge Ill source is available to the multizone system STEP TEN Plug in AC Power Cords Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet make sure the Main Power Switch on the rear panel is off to prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge You may plug one device that draws no more than 50 watts into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear panel Turn on the device s mechanical or master power switch and that device will power on any time the AVR 3600 is turned on some devices may require additional steps to power on from their standby mode If the device has a clock or must always be on such as a cable set top box programmed to make recordings do not plug it into this outlet The AVR 3600 is equipped with a detachable pow
105. main menu Info Settings Button Press this button to directly access the AVR s Source Info submenu which contains the settings for the current source Resolution Press this button to access the AVR s video output resolution setting 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p or 1080p 24 if available on source and display IMPORTANT NOTE If the AVR s video output resolution is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection you will not see a picture If the best available video connection 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 t
106. me additional settings are available for Dolby modes When the Dolby Pro Logic Il or Music modes have been selected choose the Edit submenu to adjust the Center Width Dimension and Panorama settings See Figure 29 Edit Dolby PLII Music Center Width Figure 29 Dolby Pro Logic II llx Music Mode Settings Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A higher number up to 7 focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage Use the lt gt Buttons to adjust Dimension This setting affects the depth of the surround pres entation allowing you to move the sound toward the front or rear of the room The setting of 0 is a neutral default Setting F 3 moves the sound toward the front of the room while setting R 3 moves the sound toward the rear Use the lt gt Buttons to adjust Panorama With the Panorama mode turned ON some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers creating an enveloping wraparound effect Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or off MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 3600 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room The EzSet EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker and optimizes the AVR 3600 s performance If you 9 FUJNC TIOP
107. mote is capable of learning individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device See page 16 in the Installation section ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS L E muu 7 IR Transmitter POWER MUTE Power Off OFF 3 Mute Cable Sat DVD The Bridge Radio TV Not Used 5 Source Selectors Game Maud CETE AVR Info Sleep AVR O Sleep Settings Back Exit Menu Info Settings Back Exit IN O Menu lt 9 AY lt gt Navigation OK volume Controls VOLUME G Transport Controls EE Select Zone Selector Zone Indicator harman kardon 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 US ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNC TIONS E im SS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone system with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an A BUS device may be used to control the power volume and mute functions or to select a source input for the remote zone and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to one of the AVR s Remote IR Outputs or the A BUS IR Output The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 3600 and Harman Kardon DVD CD or tape players When the Zone Selec
108. nabled See the Manual Speaker Setup section on page 39 for more information The Digital formats are Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix and Discrete DTS 96 24 5 1 2 channel PCM modes in 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM When a digital signal is received the AVR 3600 detects the encod ing method and the number of channels which is displayed briefly as three numbers separated by slashes e g 3 2 1 G _ 5 OO Ee J The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal 1 represents a monophonic recording usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or more rarely a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect 2 indicates the presence of the left and right channels but no center channel 3 indicates that all three front channels left right and center are present The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present 0 indicates that no surround information is present 1 indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present 2 indicates discrete left and right surround channels 3 is used with DTS ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the d
109. nc problem Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display The Lip Sync adjuster appears by itself enabling you to view the video while listening to the audio Use the lt gt Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms See Figure 25 Adjust Lip Sync Figure 25 Adjust Lip Sync Audio Auto Polling Used when both analog and digital audio connections are made When no digital signal is present the AVR will automatically switch to the analog audio input This can be useful for older cable television systems that broadcast channels in both analog and digital audio If an analog audio connection was made select it here If not choose the Off setting and the AVR will always use the digital audio connection Zone 2 Audio Determines the audio source for the multizone system remote zone Select the analog audio input the source is connected to Digital audio is not available to the multizone system o OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system TURNING ON THE AVR 3600 Flip the rear panel Main Power Switch to the ON position The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on The Main Power Switch is normally left on There are several ways to turn
110. nd information from mono sources Check speaker configuration e The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to remote commands Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected Remote sensor is obscured e Change remote batteries Press the Setup Button e Make certain front panel sensor is in line of sight of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Surround Back Speaker settings cannot be accessed and test tone does not play through Surround Back Speakers Multizone system has been turned on and the surround back channels were reassigned to multizone operation Use the menu system to access the Zone 2 menu and reassign the surround back channels to the main room The SIRIUS Preview Channel 001 is silent SIRIUS tuner is not plugged in SIRIUS tuner is not located in such a way as to enable reception SIRIUS signal requires a refresh Use a SIRIUS tuner module designed for use with SIRIUS Ready home audio equipment and plug the module into the SIRIUS Radio Jack The SIRIUS tuner module needs an unobstructed view of the southern sky or to be within range of an SIRIUS terrestrial repeater if necessary purchase an extension cable from your SIRIUS Radio
111. nfigure the main system Use the Manual Setup section of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote speakers with this setting at Main Room then return this setting to Zone 2 To operate the multizone system using the main remote slide the Zone Select Switch at the bottom of the remote to the 2 position To select a zone using the Zone 2 remote press the Zone Selector and the Zone Indicator will turn green when the remote is set to operate Zone 1 or red to operate Zone 2 SYSTEM SETTINGS The AVR 3600 offers system settings for ease of use These settings may be accessed from the System Settings menu which is selected by pressing the Setup Button and navigating to the System line Press the OK Button to display the System Settings menu See Figure 39 System Settings Front Panel Dimmer On 100 Figure 39 Systems Settings Screen Front Panel Dimmer Select On 100 for full brightness dim to 50 or 25 of full brightness or select Off to fully darken the display The light inside the Volume Control will go out when the display is partly or fully dimmed but the Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the AVR is powered on General AVR Settings Volume Units Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 90 When the decibel scale is used OdB is the maximum recommended volume with lower volumes displayed as negative values Volume Defau
112. nnel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement of loudspeakers around the room to produce surround sound Surround sound immerses you in the presentation for increased realism The AVR 3600 may have up to seven speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system e Front Left and Right The main speakers are used as in a 2 channel system In many surround modes these speakers are secondary while the main action especially dialogue is moved to the center speaker e Center The center speaker is used for dialogue in movies and television programs allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors faces for a more natural sound e Surround Left and Right The surround speakers improve directionality of ambient sounds In addition more loud speakers play dynamic soundtracks without risk of overloading any one speaker e Surround Back Left and Right Additional surround speakers may be placed behind the listening position improving the precision of ambient sounds and allowing for more realistic pans The surround back speakers are used with surround modes designed for 7 1 channel systems such as Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio and Logic 7 7 1 modes
113. od models it is not possible to view photos except iPod 4G or videos on an external monitor while using The Bridge Ill Due to the design of the iPhone it is not possible to view photos stored on the iPhone using The Bridge Ill Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on your device check the Video Settings menu on the device and make sure that the TV Out setting is set to On The TV Signal setting should be NTSC to match the capabilities of your video display If your selection was playing and is paused the iPod or iPhone requires you to reselect the video for the new TV Out setting to take effect If you do not see the Videos line in the menu and the iPod supports video browsing and has video content stored on it you may need to turn off the AVR remove the iPod from The Bridge Ill reset the iPod turn the AVR back on and dock the iPod again An iPhone may not need to be reset as simply undocking and redocking it may resolve the problem This procedure may also help when a video program is selected but the Now Playing screen appears instead of the video images To exit iPod Manual Mode with the AVR remote in The Bridge mode press the Menu Button To return to a previous menu level press the Back Exit Button or the Button Random Select this setting for random playback also known as Shuffle Each press of the OK Button switches the setting shuffle by Song shuffle by Album or Off to end random pl
114. oduct As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your warranty If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and require ments of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM
115. off the AVR 3600 Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device e g DVD CD cable TV satellite or HDTV tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote s device mode to operate the source The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or SIRIUS Each suc cessive press changes the band Audio Effects Press to directly access the Audio Effects submenu which allows adjustment of the AVR s tone and other audio controls See the Initial Setup section for more information Video Modes Press for direct access to the Video Modes submenu which contains picture settings to be used after you have adjusted the picture settings on the video display or TV See the Advanced Functions section for more information Surround Modes Press to directly access the Surround Modes submenu Select a Surround mode category Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game The surround mode will change when the menu line is highlighted To change the surround mode for the selected category press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and select one of the available surround mode options using the A Y Buttons Press the OK Button then press the Back Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Sleep Settings Button P
116. ohms 1 watt 1 meter Check the sensitivity specification for your loud speakers found in the owner s manual or on the manufacturer s Web site If your speakers have a sensitivity rating greater than 88dB SPL increase Calibration Offset by the difference between _ OPERATION your speakers sensitivity and 88dB If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL decrease Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers sensitivity and 88 dB To adjust the Calibration Offset press the Setup Button and scroll to the System Setup menu then select it Scroll to the Dolby Volume Calibration line which defaults to OdB Use the lt gt Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of 10dB to 10dB MUTE FUNCTION To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute Button on the remote Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder To restore normal audio press the Mute Button again or adjust the volume Turning off the AVR will also end muting SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed Each additional press of the Sleep Button decreases the play time by 10 minutes with a maximum of 90 minutes The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer When the sleep timer h
117. on multichannel discs change the Audio Input From Source setting to 6 8 Channel Change it back to the digital audio input to listen to standard resolution digital materials NOTE The 6 8 Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control without digitizing or processing them It is not possible to change the surround mode or adjust any of the audio controls in the Audio Effects menu when using the 6 8 Channel Inputs Configure the bass management settings i e speakersize delay and output level on your source device to match the settings programmed using the EzSet EQ procedure which may be viewed using the Speaker Setup menu see Advanced Functions section Consult the owner s guide for your multichannel player for more information Resolution to Display This setting reflects the video output resolution which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display e f the display is connected to the AVR s HDMI Output the two devices will communicate with each other and the AVR will auto matically select the best available video output resolution e f the display is connected to the AVR s Component Video Outputs there is no automatic detection of the display s capabilities and the video output resolution must be manually adjusted to match the display s capabilities which may be obtained from the display s manual or its manufacturer s Web site e f the display is connected to the AVR s Compos
118. or instructions on how to manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the EzSet EQ process Set Up Sources The Info Settings menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source The following settings are not optional and must be adjusted now to enable playback of each source Video Input From Source Audio Input From Source and Resolution to Display The other settings may be adjusted later To display the Info Settings menu press the Info Settings Button front panel or remote Or from the Main Menu select the Setup Source line and select a source from the slide in menu A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 24 will appear Figure 24 Setup Source Menu Audio Effects Displays the Audio Effects submenu where you may adjust the Dolby Volume setting the bass and treble tone controls the LFE trim and the MP3 enhancement for each source independently Leave this submenu at its default settings and return to it later if your system requires fine tuning See the Advanced Functions section for more information Video Modes Displays the Video Modes submenu where you may make picture adjustments for each source independently Leave the settings at their factory defaults Picture adjustments should be made to your video display first with this menu used only for fine tuning See the Advanced Functions section for more information Surround Modes Di
119. oudspeakers 24 Step Four Connect Bridge Ill 24 Step Five Connect FM Antenna 24 Step Six Connect AM Antenna 24 Step Seven Connect SIRIUS Antenna Module 29 INITIAL SETUP 29 Using the On Screen Menu System 29 Configure the AVR 3600 Using EzSet EQ Technology 29 Set Up Sources 33 OPERATION 33 Turning On the AVR 3600 33 Volume Control 33 Dolby Volume 33 Mute Function 34 Sleep Timer 34 Audio Effects 34 Video Modes 34 Headphones 34 Source Selection 34 Using the Tuner 35 SIRIUS Radio Operation 35 USB Playback 36 Internet Radio 37 Network Playback 37 Recording 37 Using Docking Station 38 Selecting a Surround Mode 2 s 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 40 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 40 Analog Audio Signals 40 Digital Audio Signals 40 Surround Modes 41 Dolby Surround Settings 42 Manual Speaker Setup 45 Audio Effects 45 Video Adjustments 45 Video Modes 46 How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings 47 Multizone Operation 47 Operating the Multizone System 48 System Settings 49 Advanced Remote Control Functions 51 Processor Reset 51 Memory 52 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 53 APPENDIX 67 Trademark Acknowledgments 67 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FPO WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For models having a power cord with
120. pass ing all video processing within the AVR including video Output resolution adjustment To allow the AVR to process all video including blending the source video with its on screen messages and menus so that you may adjust the AVR without missing any portion of the program turn this setting off When the HDMI Bypass mode is on it is not possible to blend the video source signal with the AVR s on screen menus When any remote or front panel buttons are pressed the AVR will momentarily exit HDMI Bypass mode and display the on screen menu on a black background After the menu is cleared from the screen either by timing out or when the Back Exit Button is pressed the AVR will return to HDMI Bypass mode Change Name Change the display name for your source which is useful if your source s device type is different from the available source names Select this line and use the 4 Buttons to scroll forward or reverse through the alphanumeric characters When the desired character appears use the gt Button to move the cursor to the next position Move the cursor again to leave a blank space When you have finished press the OK Button The name will appear on the front panel and next to its original name e g DVD throughout the on screen menu system To clear the entry without making any changes scroll to the blank character before A Adjust Lip Sync Resynchronizes the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a sy
121. press the Setup Button highlight Source Select and press the OK Button Scroll to the desired source in the slide show menu and press the OK Button For direct access to any source press its Source Selector on the remote The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any other settings made during setup The source name the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and the surround mode will appear on the front panel The source name and surround mode will also appear on screen VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If there is no picture e Check the source selection and video input assignment e Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection e Check the video input selection on the display device TV Press the front panel Resolution Button and use the A Y Buttons until the correct video output resolution is selected and a picture appears The CANCEL message will appear Press the V Button to view the ACCEPT option then press the OK Button Additional Tips for HDMI Connections 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 e Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last e Turn on the devices in this order TV AVR source devices USING THE RA
122. r To select this mode use a digital audio input or turn the Tone Control setting off and select 2 channel Stereo mode Analog Surround Modes The AVR 3600 is able to process 2 channel audio signals to produce multichannel sur round sound even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II llx modes the Harman Virtual Speaker modes the DTS Neo 6 modes the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer greater capacity which allows the encoding of center and surround channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel is reproduced discretely Even when only two channels are encoded the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially at high frequencies Surround Modes Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as personal taste Table A13 offers a brief description of each mode and indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies Web sites www dolby com and www dtsonline com When in doubt check the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround
123. re 37 Video Modes Custom Processing With a color bar test pattern from a test disc or other source on screen the following adjustments may be made The color intensity setting on your TV e Color adjustments using the color bars which may be left to right black white yellow cyan turquoise green magenta red blue black e The color transition seen as sharp separation of the bars e The performance of the color circuits in your TV with Video signals bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots Use the gray scale and the black white fields in the test pattern to adjust the brightness and contrast Brightness Adjustment 1 Turn down the color control on your TV until the color bars appear in black and white 2 Adjust the contrast to the lowest level where you still can see all gray scale bars separately and clearly 3 Adjust the brightness so that the bars in the gray scale are all visible The bar farthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather than gray but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it The bars in the gray scale should gradually and evenly change from black to white Contrast Adjustment 1 Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in the lower right corner of the screen and a deep dark black bar to the left If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the contrast is turned up or the borders of white letters bloom overlig
124. red trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 003 467 and other U S and worldwide patents issued and pending DTS DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are registered trademarks and DTS 96 24 DTS HD DTS HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc HD DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation DVD FLLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved SIRIUS subscription sold separately Taxes and a one time activation fee may apply SIRIUS tuner required old 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 97 2 E Fo 9 amp gt
125. refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit the Web site at www harmankardon com harman kardon Harman Kardon AVR 3600 7 1 Channel Audio Video Receiver Audio Section e 85 Watts x 7 seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 0796 THD 595 watts total e High current capability ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback e All discrete amplifier circuitry e Quadruple crossover bass management with DVD Audio bass management capability e Dual 24 bit twin core Texas Instruments DA 710 DSP processors e 192kHz 24 bit A D and D A conversion e Sampling upconversion to 96kHz e Dolby Volume processing Surround Modes Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD e Dolby Pro Logic and Movie Music and Game up to 96kHz e Harman Virtual Speaker e Harman Headphone e DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio e DTS 5 1 DTS Stereo DTS ES 6 1 Discrete and Matrix e DTS 96 24 DTS Stereo e DTS Neo 6 Cinema 5 6 or 7 channel Music 5 6 or 7 channel up to 96kHz e Logic 7 Movie Music and Game up to 96kHz e 5 or 7 Channel Stereo to 96kHz e Surround Off DSP or Analog Bypass INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs e AM FM SIRIUS tuner e Analog
126. ress to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes Each press increases the timer by 10 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message Volume Control Press to raise or lower the volume Navigation 4 7 lt gt and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system and to operate the tuner Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio station frequencies or to select station presets Last Channel When controlling a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a TV press this button to return to the previous television channel Activity With this button up to eleven Activities may be programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press Execute an Activity by pressing this button then the Alphanumeric Key or the AVR Power On or Off Button into which it was programmed See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities Back Exit Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system Menu Button This button is used within the Now Playing menu for the tuner including SIRIUS Radio and The Bridge Ill and to display the main menu on some source devices To display the AVR 3600 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 w REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Soft keys The
127. rogram the receiver Sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible With the receiver and video display turned on press the Setup Button to display the menu system Use the V Button to move the cursor to the Speaker Setup line and press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu See Figure 20 If you have run the EzSet EQ process the results were saved To tweak the EzSet EQ results or to configure the AVR from scratch select Manual Setup A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 30 will appear Speaker Setup Position 1 Level Adjust Figure 30 Speaker Setup Position Menu NOTE All of the speaker setup submenus include the Back option as shown at the bottom of Figure 30 To save the current settings select the Back option To reconfigure the speakers from scratch select the Reset option For best results adjust the submenus in this order Number of Speakers Crossover Size Sub Mode Distance and Level Adjust Number of Speakers Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the OK Button See Figure 31 Speaker Setup Position 1 1 Number Of Speakers 7 Center Figure 31 Number of Speakers Menu Program the correct setting for each speaker group 0N when the speakers are present in the system and 0FF for positions where no speakers are installed The Front Left amp Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled Any changes will be refle
128. s on the receiver USING THE ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM Although it s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front panel messages it is easier to use the full screen menu system The menu system is accessed by pressing the Setup Button on the remote or front panel The Main Menu will appear see Figure 19 and if a video source is playing it will be visible behind the transparent menu harman kardon Source Select Select the Source Device to Enjoy Figure 19 Main Menu NOTE When using the AVR s on screen menu system a video output resolution of 720p or higher is recommended for best legibility and to provide graphics that simplify some configuration options Depending on the resolution selected the menus shown by your system may vary in appearance The main menu system consists of five submenus Source Selection Setup Source Speaker Setup Zone 2 and System Use the A Y lt gt Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu system and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting The current menu setting line or setting will appear in the Message Display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system press the Back Exit Button Be certain all settings are correct as any changes you have made will be retained Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section to configure a basic home thea
129. se 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 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 Source Settings Button Press a Source Selector and then this button to display a source device s settings menu 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 Ill Light Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote Press it again to turn the backlight off or wait ten seconds after the last button press for the light to turn off on its own Learn The AVR 3600 re
130. se run the EzSet EQ process STEP ONE Place the included EzSet EQ microphone in the listening position or in the center of the room at about the same height as the listeners ears The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom for mounting on a camera tripod STEP TWO Plug the EzSet EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack EzSet EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver and set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway point STEP THREE Turn on the AVR 3600 and the video display Press the Setup Button to display the Main Menu Use the V Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line then press the OK Button See Figure 20 Speaker Setup Automatic Setup EzSet EQ Automated Speaker Setup and EQ Figure 20 Speaker Setup Menu Screen Select Automatic Setup EzSet EQ and the screen shown in Figure 21 will appear Speaker Setup Continue Figure 21 EzSet EQ Screen To return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet EQ process select Back When you are ready to begin select Continue _ INITIAL SETUP TUUM I NOTE The AVR 3600 will automatically set its master volume to 25dB STEP FOUR After you select Continue the screen shown in Figure 22 will appear Select the number of speakers in your system Select 5 1 if no surround back speakers are present or if the surround back channels will be used for multizone operation Speaker Setup
131. see page 30 Front Surround Center Munenannei White Blue Green analog audio cable RCA Subwoofer Red Gray Purple Figure 8 Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 3600 also includes a proprietary dedicated audio connec tion for The Bridge docking station for iPod or iPhone If you own a docking iPod most models 4G or later iPhone or iPhone 3G connect The Bridge III included to The Bridge Ill port on the receiver See Figure 9 Dock your iPod or iPhone not included The Bridge III and you may listen to your audio materials through your high performance audio system You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo or video capable iPod that supports video browsing or iPhone Use the AVR 3600 remote to control the iPod with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR The Bridge Ill outputs analog audio to the AVR 3600 and is available to the multizone system THe BRIDGE Figure 9 The Bridge port Video Connections Many sources output both audio and video signals e g Blu ray Disc or DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to the audio connection make one type of video connection for each of these sources only one at a time for any source Digital Video If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs you have automatically made a video connection as the HDMI
132. sequences of up to 19 commands that are executed with a single button press Activities are well suit ed for power on and off commands to send out a multidigit channel number with one button press or to control another device with more flexibility than the built in punch through controls Up to eleven activities may be programmed _ 5 0 7 Am J NOTE Use caution when programming complicated activities It isn t possible to program a pause or delay before sending commands after Power On and the component may not be ready to respond to commands immediately after powering on To program or record an activity follow these steps 1 To enter Program mode simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On or Off Button to which the activity will be assigned 2 Press the Source Selector or Setup Button for each device before you enter individual commands This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each activity 3 For Power On press the AVR or Device Power On Button 4 Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button for Power Off 5 Press the Activity Button to end the programming process and the last Source Selector or the Setup Button will flash three times It isn t possible to edit a command within an activity To erase the activity 1 Press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Pow
133. side surround channels for compatibility with 5 1 channel systems Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio technology delivered via HDMI DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete DTS ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back channel but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from information contained in the surround channels DTS ES Discrete S Table A12 continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents e DTS 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 or 1 a matrix encoded surround presentation 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96 24 See below Mode Group signals and 2 channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3 5 or 6 channel presentation DTS Neo 6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system select 3 5 or DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Cinema 6 channel modes enhanced for movie or video presentations DTS 96 24 Analog 2 channel e PCM 32kHz 44 1 2 or 48 2 DTS Neo 6 Available only in 5 and 6 channel modes creates a surround presentation e DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Music suitable for music recordings DTS 96 24 Analog 2 channel e PCM 32kHz
134. signal includes both digital audio and video components Analog Video There are two types of analog video connections used on the AVR 3600 composite video and component video Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available The jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog x CONNECTIONS j 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 Composite video cable a 9 o nf Figure 10 Composite Video Component video separates the video signal into three compo nents one luminance Y and two sub sampled color signals Pb and Pr that are transmitted using three separate cables See Figure 11 Green 6 Blue rr Red Figure 11 Component Video If it s available on your video display an HDMI connection is recom mended as the best quality connection followed by component video and then composite video NOTES e Copy protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs e Standard and high definition analog video signals maybe upscaled to 1080i resolution for the Component Video Monitor Outputs For improved video performance consider upgrading to an HDMI capable video display with 1080p resolution ANTE
135. splays the Surround Modes submenu where you may program surround modes for movies music and games for each source independently Digital surround signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS are auto matically played in their native formats although you may change the surround mode See the Advanced Functions section for more information Audio Format From Source This line is informational only When a digital program is playing its format will be identified here When analog audio programs are playing this line displays ANALOG Audio and Video Input Selection See Table A2 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments for each source You may assign any available input to any source using the Info Settings menu When a source is selected the AVR will check the assigned digital audio input for a signal If one is present the digital input will be 9 INITIAL SETUP UNCLE raras xww selected If not the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the Info Settings menu If you don t want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source leave this setting at its default of Off The AVR will also select the assigned video source The only audio only sources on the AVR 3600 are the Radio and The Bridge Ill video may be available See page 37 which use special on screen menus For external sources If no video signal is present the display will remain black You may
136. t Transport Controls or press the Menu Button and scroll to the desired preset then press the OK Button or enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys For presets 10 through 30 press 0 before the preset number For example to enter preset 21 press 0 2 1 SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION To listen to Satellite Radio you ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner sold separately to your SIRIUS Ready receiver SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the U S except Alaska and Hawaii and Canada Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial free music from categories including Pop Rock Country R amp B Dance Jazz Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams Additional programming includes expert sports talk uncensored entertainment comedy family programming local traffic and weath er and news from your most trusted sources Once you ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner There are a variety of programming packages available including the option of adding The Best of XM programming The Best of XM service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address belo
137. t while setting certain groups of controls to operate another compo nent For example while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV you may use your cable box to change channels To program punch through control while operating any device 1 Press and hold the Source Selector or Setup Button for the main device the remote will be operating The Source Selector will light go dark and then light up again indicating the remote is in Program mode and that you may release the button 2 Select the type of punch through programming a For channel control punch through press the Channel Up Button b To program transport control punch through press the Play Button 3 Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or trans port controls will be used while operating the device selected in the first step The Source Selector will flash to confirm For example to watch the TV while changing channels using the cable box press and hold the TV Button until it lights Then press the Channel Up Button followed by the Cable SAT Button To undo punch through programming follow the same steps as above but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3 NOTE The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated to the AVR Activities Macros Activities are used to program
138. t from the remote zone Remote Infrared IR Input and Output When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to enable remote control through the AVR Remote IR Carrier Output This output is similar in function to the Remote IR Output with the difference that this jack outputs the full infrared signal as received by the AVR s IR sensor or the Remote IR Input while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a stripped signal that has no carrier frequency A BUS IR Output This is an additional IR output that may only be controlled through the A BUS system Use it as a dedicated connection to sources used only with the A BUS system HDMI Inputs and Output HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices Connect up to four HDMI equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single cable connection When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display the AVR 3600 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format upscaling to as high as 1080p NOTES When connecting a DVI equipped display to one of the HDMI Outputs Use an HDMI to DVI adapter e Make sure the display is HDCP compliant If it isn t do not connect it to an HDMI Output use an analog video connection instead
139. t it until after you have run the EzSet EQ procedure for a 5 1 channel system After the EzSet EQ process finishes connect the surround back speak 4 er to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output Then Ao placement Alternate placement follow the directions in the Advanced Features section for for Side Surround for Side Surround Left Speaker Blue Right Speaker Gray manual setup of the surround back speaker Figure 14 Speaker Placement 5 1 Channel System Subwoofer Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a Placement of the subwoofers is less critical since low frequency sounds are omnidirectional Placing the subwoofer close to a wall 5 1 Channel System or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies and may create The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from a boomy sound Temporarily place the subwoofer where the the center speaker slightly behind and angled toward the listener listener normally sits then walk around the room until the low Alternatively place them behind the listener with each surround frequencies sound best Place the subwoofer in that spot speaker facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 14 The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the NOTE Your receiver will sound its best when the same listener s ears model or brand loudspeaker is used for all positions Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7 1 Channel System In a 7 1 channel syste
140. te to the Crossover Size line and press the Button to display the Adjust Crossover Frequencies menu see Figure 32 tup Position 1 Frequencies Front Left 5 Right 100 Hz Figure 32 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the Number of Speakers menu Refer to Table A3 for each speaker s crossover For the main speakers this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well For each main speaker select one of the seven crossover frequencies 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz or 200Hz If the crossover frequency is below 40Hz select the first option Large This setting doesn t refer to the speaker s physical size but to its frequency response which is also called full range Specify the size of the subwoofer s transducer as 8 10 12 or 15 inches The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz but uses the transducer size for equalization Write down the settings in Table A3 in the appendix When you have finished entering the settings select Back or press the Back Exit Button Sub Mode Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line This setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers e f you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency the subwoofer setting will always be SUB All low frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer If you don t have a subwoofer either upgrade to fu
141. ter system You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments such as those described in the Advanced Functions section Before beginning initial setup all loudspeakers a video display and all source devices should be connected You should be able to turn on the receiver and view the main menu when you press the Setup Button If necessary reread the Installation Section and the begin ning of this section before continuing Configure the AVR 3600 Using EzSet EQ Technology One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers optimizing sound reproduction Until recently most receivers required manual calibration and configuration a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL sound pressure level meter Although you may configure the AVR 3600 manually as described in the Advanced Functions section it is recommended that you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet EQ system Eliminate extraneous background noise such as noisy air conditioning Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet EQ setup IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE During the EzSet EQ procedure a series of very loud test sweeps will be played through all of the speakers Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises you may wish to leave the room and have someone el
142. th two main speakers to widen the front soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers Dolby Digital number of channels available varies by number of channels in signal Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48 2 DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method than Dolby Digital it also e DTS 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 provides up to five discrete main channels plus an LFE channel 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 DTS ES Discrete played as 5 1 DTS HD DTS HD is a new high definition audio format that complements the Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded high definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core with high resolution extensions Even when only DTS 5 1 surround sound is desired or available if the multizone System is in use the higher capacity of high resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD Video discs with DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI DTS HD Master Audio DTS ES Matrix DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of the studio master recording in up to 7 1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 51 digital surround sound The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information matrixed into the left and right
143. tible input and given any name e g DVD or Game Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the device mode Due to the wide variety of functions for various source devices we have included only a few of the most often used functions on the remote alphanumeric keys transport controls television channel control menu access and power on and off Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time even in another device mode AVR Power On and Off Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Volume Mute and Sleep Settings Press the Setup button near the bottom of the remote to return it to AVR mode A button s function depends on which component is being controlled See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component IR Transmitter Lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens AVR Power On Button Press to turn on the AVR The Master Power Switch on the rear panel must be on Device Power Off Button Press a device s Source Selector then press this button to turn off the device Device Power On Button Press a device s Source Selector then press this button to turn on the device Mute Button Press to mute the AVR 3600 s speaker and headphone outputs To end the muting press this button adjust the volume or turn off the receiver AVR Power Off Button Press to turn
144. tor is pressed to switch the remote to Zone 1 mode the Zone Indicator will turn green the power volume and mute controls will only affect the main listening area To control operation for the remote zone press the Zone Selector so that the Zone Indicator turns red The Zone 2 remote requires two AAA batteries included that are installed in the battery compartment on the back of the remote Make sure to observe proper polarity by matching the and symbols on the batteries to the symbols printed inside the compartment IR Transmitter This lens emits infrared codes when buttons on the remote are pressed Power Press to turn the AVR 3600 off The Zone 2 remote has no Power On Button since the AVR turns on its multizone system automatically when any of the Input Selectors is pressed while the remote is in Zone 2 mode even if the AVR itself is in Standby mode When in the main listening room press any Input Selector or the AVR Selector to turn on the AVR 3600 Mute Press to mute the AVR 3600 s remote zone speakers tem porarily To end the muting press this button adjust the volume or turn off the multizone system Make sure to switch the remote to Zone 2 mode so that only the remote zone will be affected Source Selectors With the remote in Zone 2 mode press one of these buttons to select a source device for the remote zone It will also turn on the multizone system and switch the remote to the source s device mod
145. tting on your television and the setting on the AVR 3600 if necessary to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test screen G NN Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that may surround the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front or rear projection video displays If you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls contact the video display manufacturer s authorized service representative for assistance When you have finished making any video adjustments press the Back Exit Button MULTIZONE OPERATION With the multizone system in use you may enjoy an exciting 5 1 channel home theater presentation in the main listening area while others listen to the same materials or an entirely different presentation in another room Although installation of a multizone system is not complicated it requires running wires inside walls Check your local building codes and comply with the requirements for in wall wiring systems to prevent the possibility of a dangerous situation If you have any questions about installing a multizone system it is strongly recom mended that you contact a professional custom installer See Step Eleven of the Installation section on page 25 for instructions on installing a multizone system Operating the Multizone System Th
146. udio Effects 4 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes 5 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 6 1 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 20 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 21 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 22 7 T 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 23 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 25 Las Las Last Las Last Prev Ch Las 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Activity Activity Activity Activi Activi Activi Activity 28 Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Cle Back Back Exit 29 Me Me Menu Menu Menu e enu Menu Menu 30 U U Tune Up Tune Up Channel Preset Up Up Up Up U 31 Le Le Preset Down Preset Down Preset Category Down Le Le 32 OK OK OK OK 0 Enter Ente OK 0 33 Right Right Preset Up Preset Up Preset Category Up Right Rig Right Right 34 Light Light Light Lig Light Light Li Light Light 35 Dow Dow Tune Down Tune Down Channel Preset Down Down Dow Dow Dow 36 Disc Menu Disc Menu Disc Menu OSD 27 Red Angle Angle 38 Gree Subtitle Subtitle 39 Yellow Audio Audio 40 Blue 200 200 4 Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 42 ute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mut
147. ue to the design of the iPhone it is not possible to view photos stored on the iPhone using The Bridge Ill Table 5 summarizes the controls available with The Bridge IIl in iPod in Manual mode Table 5 Using The Bridge Ill in iPod Manual Mode iPod Function Remote Control Key Play Play gt Pause Pause II Menu Back Exit or Left Arrow lt Select OK Select Next Screen Scrubber Cover Art Ratings Scroll Reverse Scroll Forward Next Track Previous Track Right Arrow gt Page Up or Up Arrow 4 Page Down or Down Arrow Next gt 1 or Right Arrow gt Previous 144 or Left Arrow lt The AVR supports audio playback from some applications available for the iPhone and the iPod touch Place the system in iPod Manual Mode by pressing the Menu Button and selecting Then use the controls on the iPhone or iPod touch to run the appli cation Due to the wide variety of applications and many factors affecting them playback is not guaranteed While scrolling hold the key to scroll faster Use the Page Up Down control on the remote to scroll a page at a time not in manual mode NOTES e The Play and Pause functions are not available unless content has been selected for playback e To search within a track not in Manual Mode press and hold the indicated button Press the Previous Track Button once to skip to the beginning of the
148. ued Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Movie Description This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie with an added surround back channel Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32KHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Music including the availability of center width dimension and panorama adjustments Dolby Pro Logic Music adds a surround back channel e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Game This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Game with the added benefit of a surround back channel Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 Analog 2 channel e Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz Harman Virtual Speaker Mode Group Harman Virtual Speaker Reference Simulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping sound field is desired When only two main speakers are present the Reference mode virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization See below Dolby Digital uses only two speaker mode when signal does not contain center channel information Analog 2 channel Tuner e PCM 32kHz 44 1 2 48kHz Harman Virtual Speaker Wide Wide mode may be used wi
149. ume Table 6 Audio Effects Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim 0dB Enhancer 0ff APPENDIX Table 7 Video Modes Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Video Mode Off Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Sharpness 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan On Noise Reduction Low MPEG Noise Reduction Low Cross Color Suppressor On Black Level Off Deinterlacing On Film Mode Detect 3 2 Note These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom Note These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected Table A8 Surround Modes Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Harman Virtual Speaker Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width 0 Dimension 0 Panorama Off Note These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic Il or Music mode has been selected Access these settings by selecting the Edit option _ APPENDIX n
150. utes Each additional press increases the timer by 10 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message Back Exit Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system Menu Button This button is used within the Now Playing menu for the tuner including SIRIUS Radio and The Bridge Ill and to display the main menu on some source devices Navigation 4 7 lt gt and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system and also to operate the tuner and The Bridge Ill Zone Selector and Zone Indicator Each press of the Zone Selector determines whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area Zone 1 or the remote zone Zone 2 The Zone Indicator will turn green when Zone 1 has been selected and red for Zone 2 The Zone Indicator will also light briefly when any button is pressed Volume Controls Press to raise or lower the volume level in the remote zone INTRODUC TION TO THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers which will make setup and operation smoother Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio video receiver which controls the system a disc player a source component for television broadcasts cable box satellite dish receiver HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV a video display television and loudspeakers Multicha
151. w Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children To subscribe to SIRIUS U S and Candian customers can call 1 888 539 SIRI 1 888 539 7474 or visit Sirius com US or siriuscanada ca Canada The AVR 3600 is a SIRIUS Ready device and is able to receive the SIRIUS service when a user supplied SIRIUS tuner module is con nected and the service activated Select a tuner module designated for SIRIUS Ready audio components A SIRIUS Ready module uses the special connector on the AVR and is controlled by the AVR s internal tuner including its 40 preset station locations and remote control Although you may use a car and home module with standard audio connections you will not be able to enjoy the AVR s ease of control The SIRIUS Connect SC H1 tuner module is compatible with the AVR 3600 Other modules that have standard analog or digital audio outputs may be connected to a compatible input and operated using their own controls Plug the module into the SIRIUS Jack on the rear of the AVR 3600 Place the tuner module so that it has a clear view through a south facing window Select SIRIUS Radio as the source in one of these ways 1 Press the Source List Button on the front panel Use the A Y Buttons to scroll to SIRIUS Radio and press the OK Button 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote repeatedly until SIRIUS Radio is selected Ther
152. y Dolby Volume See page 32 for an explanation of Dolby Volume processing and its benefits Refer to Table 3 on that page for an explanation of each of the Dolby Volume settings Tone Control Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active When it s off the tone controls are flat with no changes When it s on the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon the tone control settings When an analog audio source is in use and the 2 Channel Stereo surround mode is selected setting the Tone Control to Off places the unit in analog bypass mode Treble and Bass Boost or cut the high or low frequencies by up to 10dB by using the lt gt Buttons to change the temperature bar setting The default setting is OdB at the center of the tempera ture bar LFE Trim Attenuates the loudness of the subwoofer The setting defaults to the maximum of OdB Press the lt gt Buttons to reduce the level by up to 10dB the setting will appear as a negative number Enhancer Enhances bass performance when playing MP3 tracks Select On or leave at the default Off setting for non MP3 audio When you have finished press the Audio Effects Button or the Back Exit Button VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 3600 uses leading edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology Incoming video maybe upscaled up to 1080p 1080i with component video outputs for outstanding video quality even with analog video sourc
153. y Volume setting and each press of the OK Button will switch to one of the options in Table 3 below The settings do not refer to the volume level which is adjusted normally using the Volume Control but rather to the amount of Dolby Volume processing desired Audio Effects DVD Dolby Volume Figure 26 Adjust Dolby Volume Table 3 Dolby Volume Settings Setting Effect Off No Dolby Volume processing Low Only Dolby Volume Modeler module is active Medium Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active Leveler module has a value of 3 Max Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active Leveler module has a value of 9 NOTE Dolby Volume processing is compatible with sources recorded at a sampling rate of 48kHz High resolution sources such as DTS 96 24 will be decoded at 48kHz DTS 96 24 programs will be played in DTS 5 1 mode To hear DTS 96 24 materials in high resolution turn off Dolby Volume processing Dolby Volume Calibration Offset Calibration Offset is a feature of Dolby Volume processing that allows you to adjust the calibration of the AVR 3600 to optimally match your speakers and listening environment The AVR 3600 is calibrated with the average speaker sensitivity in mind however different speakers may have different sensitivities Use Calibration Offset to adjust the calibration of the AVR 3600 according to the types of speakers you have The average home audio speaker sensitivity is 88dB SPL 8
154. y chain fashion connecting each device s IR output to the next device s IR input starting with the AVR Connect devices expecting a full carrier IR signal to the Carrier Remote IR Output Use the Remote IR Output for devices expecting a stripped signal INSTALLATION a 1 STEP NINE Install a Multizone System The AVR 3600 offers several methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing con cealed wiring particularly all applicable state and local build ing codes and the NEC National Electrical Code Failure to do so may present a safety hazard If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and telecommunications wiring hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system When the system is installed using methods B or C below multizone operation takes over the Surround Back Zone 2 amplifier channels limiting the system in the main listening room to 5 1 channels Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution A Connect an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs It is recommended that you place the amplifier in the same room as the AVR 3600 so that a shorter length of inter connect cable is used with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room A long run of interconnect cable woul
155. y face the listening position Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener Place the front left right and center speakers at the same height preferably at about the same height as the listener s ears The center speaker should be no more than 2 feet above or below the left right speakers If you re using only two speakers with the AVR 3600 place them in the front left and right positions Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system Gray Blue Green Figure 15 Speaker Placement 7 1 Channel System NOTE Some speaker manufacturers offer 6 1 channel speaker systems for 6 1 channel surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo 6 mode Using the AVR 3600 in a 6 1 channel configuration is not recommended The 6 1 channel formats will sound better when played through a 7 1 channel system The same surround back channel information is played through both surround back speakers but with twice the power and clarity To use the AVR 3600 with a 6 1 channel speaker system place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener but do not connec
156. yed on screen A total of 40 channels may be stored as presets When the desired channel has been tuned press the OK Button and two dashes will flash in the front panel display Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired preset number To tune a preset press the lt gt Buttons or the 144 gt gt 1 Transport Controls or press the Menu Button and scroll to the desired preset then press the OK Button or enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys For presets 10 through 40 press 0 before the preset number For example to enter preset 21 press 0 2 1 RECORDING Two channel analog and digital audio signals as well as composite video signals are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs To make a recording connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks as described in the Installation OPERATION 7 uA section insert blank media make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing NOTES 1 Analog and digital audio signals are not converted to the other format 2 Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections Use the analog audio connections to make an analog recording 3 HDMI and component video sources are not available for recording 4 Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions

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