Harman-Kardon AVR 260 - Manual (Page 28)

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OPERATION
BaSIc operatIon
Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR, it is simple
to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to
maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver:
turning the aVr on or off
When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power •
Switch g on the rear panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in
Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 2.
Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing
the System Power Control 1 or on the front panel or the AVR Power ON
Button on the remote A. Note that the Power Indicator 2 turns white.
This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last
used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the
Source Selector buttons on the remote C.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the System
Power Control 1 on the front panel or the AVR Power Off Button B on the
remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the front panel
Switched AC Outlets G and the Power Indicator 2 will turn amber.
When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system
in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator
2
.
When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always
a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the rear panel Main Power
Switch g.
Note: All preset memories may be lost if the unit is left turned off with the
Main Power Switch g for more than two weeks.
Using the Sleep Timer
To program the AVR for automatic turn-off, press the Sleep Button • G on
the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut
down in the following sequence:
The sleep time will be displayed in the Main Information Display C and
it will count down until the time has elapsed.
When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, the unit will automatically
turn off (to Standby mode). Note that the front panel display will dim to one
half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep
function, press and hold the Sleep Button G until the information display
returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and
the words
Sleep Off appear in the Main Information Display C
mute function
To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the MuteButton
on the remote Q. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE
message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio,
either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR
will also end muting.
audio effects
Depending on the specific characteristics of your listening room, you may
wish to tweak some of the audio settings, such as tone controls, to improve
performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects Button 9D, as
described in the Advanced Functions section.
It is not necessary to adjust the Audio Effects settings to enjoy your new AVR.
We recommend leaving 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 display. It is
recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. See the Advanced
Functions section for detailed information.
Source Selection
For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector Button C on the
remote control. Alternatively, Sources can be selected from the Source
Selection Menu, available by pressing the AVR Settings Button W on the
remote, followed by the OK Button V. The list showing available inputs
slides in from the right. Simply scroll up and down to the desired input, then
press OK on the remote.
The input source may also be changed by pressing the front-panel Source •
List Button B. This opens the on-screen Source Selection Menu with
the slide-in Source List already open. If you are not using your TV for
on-screen reference, use the Front Panel Information Display which shows
the information you need. Scroll up and down with the
KL Buttons 4,
select the desired Input by pressing the OK Button 5 and exit the Source
Selection function by pressing the Source List Button B again.
The front-panel Video Inputs • I , Optical Digital Input 9 or the Coaxial
Digital Input H may be used to connect a device such as a video game or
camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis.
As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear •
momentarily as on-screen information in the video display. The input
name will also appear in the Main Information Display C.
Video Input Selection
When a source is selected, the AVR switches to a Video Input that has either
been assigned to that Source by you, or to the default Video Input if you have
not assigned any. All inputs except Radio are combined Audio and Video
Inputs, functioning as audio-only inputs when no video signal is present.
Refer to the Setup section of this manual for explanation of assigning video
inputs to each source.