AVR-2650 Part 1
harman/kardon
AVR 2650
7 X 95W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER
SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
ESD W A R N I NG…………………......……….2
LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…....3
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4
PACKAGING…………………………….……5
FRON T P A NEL CO N T R OLS………..…..…..6
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…8
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS……….10
CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION………....12
OPERATION………………………....………19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE….......…..…24
REMOTE & PROCESSOR RESETS….......25
DISASSEMBLY…...……….………..………..26
UNIT E XPLOD E D V IEW…………..…….…..27
EXPL ODED V I E W P A RTS LI S T ……………28
AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT……….……….…29
BLOCK DIAGRAM………………….………..30
PCB DRAWINGS…………………….………32
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST…………….……47
SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……..…..…103
SCHEMATICS……………………………….224
WIRING DIAGRAM ………………………….241
harman/kardon, Inc.
Released 2011 8500 Balboa Blvd..
Discontinued XXXX Northridge, CA. 91329 Rev1 9/2011
Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.
Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with
, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the
parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably
insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components.
The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on
your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to
prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement
ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the
chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together
or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.
CAUTION :
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following check should be performed for the continued
protection of the customer and service technician.
LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK
Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water
pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester
between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the
appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal
overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the
appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the
AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed
o.5mA.
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A
POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE
TO THE CUSTOMER.
Device
under
test
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter
plug as required)
AC Leakage Test
Leakage
current
tester
Reading should
not be above
0.5mA
Earth
ground
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AVR
Specifications
Audio Section
Stereo power: AVR 3650/AVR 365: 110W per channel, two channels
driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD
AVR 2650/AVR 265: 95W per channel, two channels
driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD
Multichannel power: AVR 3650/AVR 365: 110W per channel, two channels
driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD
AVR 2650/AVR 265: 95W per channel, two channels
driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD
Input sensitivity/impedance: 200mV/47k ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 100dB
Surround system adjacent
channel separation:
Dolby Pro Logic/DPLII: 40dB
Dolby Digital: 55dB
DTS: 55dB
Frequency response (@ 1W): 10Hz – 130kHz (+0dB/–3dB)
High instantaneous current
capability (HCC):
±35 amps
Transient intermodulation
distortion (TIM):
Unmeasurable
Slew rate: 40V/μsec
Specifications
FM Tuner Section
Frequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz
Usable sensitivity IHF: 1.3μV/13.2dBf
Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 70dB/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 – 1710kHz (AVR 3650/AVR 2650)
522 – 1620kHz (AVR 365/AVR 265)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45dB
Usable sensitivity (loop):
500μV
Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 0.8%
Selectivity (±10kHz): 30dB
Video Section
Television format: NTSC (AVR 3650/AVR 2650);
PAL (AVR 365/AVR 265)
Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video frequency response
(composite video):
10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)
HDMI: Version 1.4a with 12-bit Deep Color
General Specifications
Power requirement: 120V AC/60Hz (AVR 3650/AVR 2650);
220V – 240V AC/50Hz – 60Hz (AVR 365/AVR 265)
Power consumption:
<0.5W (standby);
480W maximum (AVR 3650/AVR 365);
420W maximum (AVR 2650/AVR 265)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-5/16" x 6-1/2" x 17-1/8"
(440mm x 165mm x 435mm)
Weight
(AVR 3650/AVR 365): 27.25 lb (12.4kg)
(AVR 2650/AVR 265): 24.4 lb (11.1kg)
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
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FOAM PAD (L)
FOAM PAD (R)
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OUTER CARTON
AVR 2650
OUTER CARTON
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Front-Panel Controls
AVR
Front-Panel Controls
Volume
Knob
Message
Display
Power
Button
Power
Indicator
Info
Button
Audio
Effects
Button
USB
Port
Setup
Button
Up/Down
Buttons
Resolution
Button
HDMI
®
Front
Input Connector
Video
Modes
Button
IR
Sensor
Back/Exit
Button
OK
Button
Source List
Button
Surround
Modes
Button
Left/Right
Buttons
Headphone Jack/
EzSet/EQ
Mic Input
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Power
Indicator
Message
Display
Volume
Knob
Video
Modes
Button
Setup
Button
IR
Sensor
Power
Button
Left/Right
Buttons
Headphone Jack/
EzSet/EQ
Mic Input
Back/Exit
Button
Resolution
Button
Audio
Effects
Button
Surround
Modes
Button
Up/Down
Buttons
USB
Port
OK
Button
HDMI
®
Front
Input Connector
Info
Button
Source List
Button
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AVR
Front-Panel Controls, continued
Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes:
• LED is off: Indicates that the AVR is unplugged or the rear-panel Main Power switch
is off.
• LED glows amber: Indicates that the AVR is in the Standby mode.
• LED glows white: Indicates that the AVR is turned on.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears on the AVR’s front-
panel message display, turn off the AVR and unplug it from the AC outlet.
Check all speaker wires for a possible short-circuit (the “+” and “–” conductors
touching each other or both touching the same piece of metal). If a short-circuit
is not found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for
inspection and repair before using it again.
Power button: Press this button to turn the receiver on or to place it in the Standby
mode.
Setup button: Press this button to access the AVR’s main menu.
Info button: Press this button to access the AVR’s Source submenu, which contains
the settings for the source currently playing. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll
through the different settings.
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.
IR sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control.
It is important to ensure that the sensor is not blocked. AVR 3650/AVR 365 only:
If covering the IR sensor is unavoidable (such as when the receiver is installed inside
of a cabinet), connect an optional infrared receiver to the Remote IR In connector on
the AVR’s rear panel.
Up/Down buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.
Volume knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
USB port: You can use this port to perform software upgrades that may be offered in
the future. Do not connect a storage device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless
you are instructed to do so as part of an upgrade procedure.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface
®
) Front Input connector: Connect
an HDMI-capable source component that will be used only temporarily, such as a
camcorder or game console, here.
Resolution button: Press this button to access the AVR’s video output resolution
setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24Hz. Use the Up/Down and OK
buttons to change the setting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you set the AVR’s video output resolution higher than
the capabilities of the actual connection between the AVR and your TV or
video display, you will not see a picture. If you are using the composite video
connection from the AVR to your TV (see Connect Your TV or Video Display, on
page 17), press the Resolution button and use the Up/Down and OK buttons to
change the resolution to 480i.
Audio Effects button: Press this button to access the Audio Effects submenu,
which allows you to adjust the AVR’s tone controls and other audio controls. See Set
Up Your Sources, on page 26, for more information.
Video Modes button: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes
submenu, which contains settings you can use to improve the video picture. Use
the OK button to scroll through the different modes, and use the Up/Down and Left/
Right buttons to make adjustments within each mode. See Set Up Your Sources, on
page 26, for more information.
Surround Modes button: Press this button to select a listening mode. The Surround
Modes menu will appear on screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel
display. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the surround-mode category and the
Left/Right buttons to change the surround mode for that category. See Set Up Your
Sources, on page 26, for more information.
Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the
menu system.
Left/Right buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.
OK button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.
Headphone jack/EzSet/EQ Mic input: Connect a 1/4" stereo headphone plug
to this jack for private listening. This jack is also used to connect the supplied
microphone for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in Configure the AVR For Your
Speakers, on page 25.
Source List button: Press this button to select a source device to watch/listen to.
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the source-device list, and press the OK
button to select the source being displayed.
Front-Panel
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Rear-Panel Connectors
AVR
Rear-Panel
C
onnectors
Analog Record Out connector: Connect this analog audio output to the analog
audio input of a recording device. A signal is available at this output whenever an
analog audio source is playing.
HDMI Monitor Out connector: If your TV has an HDMI connector, use an HDMI
cable (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Monitor Out connector. The
AVR will automatically transcode component and composite video input signals to
the HDMI format (upscaling to as high as 1080p), so you do not need to make any
other connections to your TV from the AVR or from any of your video source devices.
Notes on using the HDMI Monitor Out connector:
• When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the HDMI Monitor Out connector,
use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection.
• Make sure the HDMI-equipped display is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection)-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it via an HDMI connection; use an
analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection.
HDMI Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video
signals between devices. If your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them
will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI
cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make
any additional audio connections for devices you connect via the HDMI connection.
See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
Composite Video Input connectors: Use composite video connectors for video
source devices that don’t have HDMI or component video connectors. You will also
need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR. See Connect
Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
Digital Audio Input connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital
outputs, connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one
type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect
Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
Speaker
Connectors
HDMI
Input
Connectors
Analog Audio
Input Connectors
Zone 2 Out
Connector
Network
Connector
Subwoofer
Connector
Optical
Digital Output
Connector
AC Input
Connector
Fan
Vents
Main Power
Switch
RS-232
Connector
IR Remote
In/Out Connectors
(AVR 3650/AVR365)
HDMI
Monitor Out
Connector
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Digital Audio
Input Connectors
Analog
Record Out
Connector
Component
Video Input
Connectors
Composite
Video Input
Connectors
Composite
Video Monitor
Out Connector
Composite
Video Record
Out Connector
The Bridge IIIP
Connector
SIRIUS
®
Tuner
Connector
(AVR 3650/AVR 2650)
Zone 2 IR In
Connector
(AVR 3650/AVR365)
12V
Trigger
Connector
ear-Panel
C
onnectors
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HDMI Input
Connectors
Analog
Record Out
Connector
HDMI
Monitor Out
Connector
Digital Audio
Input Connectors
The Bridge IIIP
Connector
Composite
Video Input
Connectors
Composite
Video Monitor
Out Connector
Composite
Video Record
Out Connector
Composite
Video Input
Connectors
SIRIUS
®
Tuner
Connector
(AVR 3650/AVR 2650)
12V
Trigger
Connector
Zone 2 IR In
Connector
(AVR 3650/AVR 365)
Subwoofer
Connector
Radio Antenna
Connectors
Optical
Digital Output
Connector
Speaker
Connectors
Network
Connector
AC Input
Connector
IR Remote
In/Out Connectors
(AVR 3650/AVR 365)
Zone 2 Out
Connector
Analog Audio
Input Connectors
Main Power
Switch
RS-232
Connector
Fan
Vents
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Rear-Panel Connectors, continued
AVR
Rear-Panel
C
onnectors, continued
Composite Video Monitor Out connector: If your TV or video display does not
have an HDMI connector, use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the
AVR’s Composite Video Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video input.
NOTE: The HDMI connection to your TV is preferred. If you use the composite video
connection to your TV, you will not be able to view the AVR’s on-screen menus.
Composite Video Record Out connector: Connect an analog video recorder’s video
input connector to the AVR’s Composite Video Rec Out connector. You can record
any composite video input signal. NOTE: To record the audio and video from the
source device, connect the AVR’s Analog Record Output connectors to the analog
video recorder’s audio inputs.
Component Video Input connectors: If any of your video source devices have
component video connectors (and do not have HDMI connectors), using the
component video connectors will provide superior video performance. You will also
need to make an audio connection from the device to the receiver. See Connect Your
Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
SIRIUS
®
Tuner connector: Connect a SIRIUSConnect
™
satellite radio tuner module
here. (Not included. Available at www.sirius.com.) See Connect Your Audio and Video
Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
12V Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on.
It can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.
Zone 2 IR Input connector (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): Connect a remote IR receiver
located in Zone 2 of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR (and any
source devices connected to the Remote IR Output connector) from the remote zone.
The Bridge IIIP connector: Connect an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP
docking station to this input. Insert the plug until it snaps into place in the connector.
IMPORTANT: Connect The Bridge IIIP only with the AVR’s power turned off.
Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their
respective terminals for radio reception.
Zone 2 Out connectors: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the
speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system.
Subwoofer connector: Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line-level
input. See Connect Your Subwoofer, on page 17, for more information.
Analog Audio Input connectors: Use the AVR’s Analog Audio Input connectors for
source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your
Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.
Optical Digital Output connector: Connect a digital audio recorder’s optical digital
input to the AVR’s Optical Digital Output connector. You can record both coaxial and
optical digital audio signals.
Speaker connectors: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of
terminals to the correct speaker. See Connect Your Speakers, on page 17, for more
information.
NOTE: The speaker connectors, also called Assigned Amp speaker connectors-
are used for the surround back channels in a 7.1- channel home theater, or you
can reassign them to a remote room for multizone operation or to front height
channels for Dolby Pro Logic
®
IIz operation. See Place Your Speakers, on page
13, for more information.
Network connector: Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s
Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from
DLNA
®
-compatible devices that are connected to the network. See Connect to Your
Home Network, on page 20, for more information.
Main Power switch: This mechanical switch turns the AVR’s power supply on or off.
It is usually left on, and it cannot be turned on or off using the remote control.
AC Input connector: After you have made all other connections, plug the supplied
AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet.
RS-232 connector: This connector is used to connect to external control hardware.
Consult a certified professional installer for more information.
IR Remote In/Out connectors (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): When the IR sensor
on the front panel is blocked (such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet),
connect an optional IR receiver to the IR Remote In jack. The IR Remote Out jack
may be connected to the IR input of a compatible product to enable remote control
through the AVR.
Fan Vents: These vents are used by the AVR’s fan to cool the system. Maintain
a clearance of at least three inches (75mm) from the nearest surface to avoid
overheating the unit. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume
levels. An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents. Doing so could allow the AVR to
overheat to dangerous levels.
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AVR
System Remote Control Functions
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AVR Power On/Off
Buttons
Source Selector
Buttons
(AVR 3650/AVR 365)
Source Selector
Buttons (AVR 2650/AVR 265)
Audio Effects
Button
Video Modes
Button
Last Channel
Button
Back/Exit
Button
OK Button
Backlight Button
(AVR 3650/AVR 365 only)
A/B/C/D Buttons
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
Mute Button
Info Button
AVR Button
Zone Selector
Switch
Source Selector
Buttons (AVR 2650/AVR 265)
AVR Power On/Off
Buttons
Audio Effects
Button
Back/Exit
Button
A/B/C/D Buttons
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
Mute Button
Info Button
AVR Button
Zone Selector
Switch
OK Button
Last Channel
Button
Video Modes
Button
IR Transmitter Lens
Device Power On/Off
Buttons
Surround Modes
Button
Number
Buttons
Activity Button
Menu Button
Disc Menu
Button
Sleep Button
Learn Button
(AVR 3650/AVR 365 only)
Transport Control
Buttons
Channel Up/Down and
Page Buttons
Up/Down/Left/Right
Buttons
Source Selector
Buttons (AVR 3650/AVR 365)
Backlight Button
(AVR 3650/AVR 365 only)
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System Remote Control Functions, continued
System Remote Control Functions, continue
d
In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other
devices, including an iPod/iPhone device docked in a The Bridge IIIP docking station
connected to the AVR. During the installation process, you may program the codes for
each of your source components into the remote. (See Program the Remote to Control
Your Source Devices and TV, on page 23, for programming information.) To operate
a component, press its Source Selector button to change the remote’s control 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. Most of
the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes
transmitted vary depending on the specific device being controlled. 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 – AVR Power On/Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume,
Mute and Sleep Settings – are available at any time, even when the remote is
controlling another device. To return the remote to the AVR control mode at any time,
press the Setup button.
AVR Power On/Off buttons: Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and off. The Main
Power switch on the AVR’s rear panel must be on for this button to work.
IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are
emitted through this lens.
Device Power On/Off buttons: Press a device’s Source Selector button, then press
these buttons to turn the device on and off.
Source Selector buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, e.g.,
Blu-ray, Cable/Sat, Radio, etc. This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the
remote’s control mode to operate the selected source device. NOTE: The first press of
the Radio Source Selector button switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM,
FM or SIRIUS). Each successive press changes the band.
Audio Effects button: Press this button to access the Audio Effects submenu, which
allows adjustment of the AVR’s tone and other audio controls. See the Set Up Your
Sources section, on page 26, for more information.
Video Modes button: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes
submenu, which contains picture adjustments you can use after you have adjusted
the picture settings on your TV or video display. See the Advanced Functions section,
on page 33, for more information.
Surround Modes button: Press this button to access the Surround Modes submenu.
Select a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music
or Game. When you select the category, it is highlighted and the surround mode
changes.
To change the surround mode for the selected category, press the OK button when the
menu line is highlighted and use the Up/Down buttons to select one of the available
surround-mode options. Press the OK button; or 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, on page 33, for more information.
Number buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio-station frequencies
or to select station presets.
Last Channel button: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a TV,
press this button to return to the previous television channel.
Activity button: With this button you can program the remote to store up to 11
different Macros (Activities). (A Macro is a series of commands that are transmitted
by a single button press.) Execute a Macro by pressing this button, followed by the
Number button (or the AVR Power On button) into which you programmed the Macro.
See Programming Macro (Activity) Commands, on page 41, for more information.
Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the
menu system.
Menu button: This button is used within the tuner menus (including SIRIUS Radio)
and The Bridge IIIP control menu, and is also used to display the main menu on some
source devices. To display the AVR’s menu system, press the Setup button.
Up/Down/Left/Right buttons: These buttons are used to navigate the menu system
and to operate the tuner.
OK button: This button is used to select items from the menu system.
Backlight button (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): Press this button to illuminate the
buttons on the remote. Press it again to turn the backlight off, or wait 5 seconds after
the last button press for the light to turn off on its own.
Disc Menu button: To display the disc’s menu while a DVD or Blu-ray Disc is playing,
press the Blu-ray Source Selector button, then press this button.
A/B/C/D buttons: These buttons can be used as additional source buttons and can
also operate certain functions when used with some source devices. See Table A13
in the Appendix for details. These buttons are also used with a Teletext
®
-capable
television if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service.
Volume Up/Down buttons: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume.
Channel Up/Down and Page buttons: When the tuner has been selected, press
these buttons to select a preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or
HDTV set-top box or a television, press these buttons to change channels.
Mute button: Press this button to mute the AVR’s speaker-output connectors and
headphone jack. To restore the sound, press this button or adjust the volume.
Transport Control buttons: These buttons are used to control source devices and
The Bridge IIIP.
Info button: Press to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which contains the settings for
the current source.
Setup button: Press to display the AVR’s Main Menu or to switch the remote to the
AVR control mode.
Sleep button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the
receiver after a programmed period of time. Each press increases the time by 10
minutes, up to 90 minutes – ending with the “Sleep Off” message.
Learn button (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): The AVR 3650/AVR 365 remote is capable
of “learning” individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source
device. See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV, on page 23,
for more information.
Zone Selector switch: Use this switch to select whether the 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.
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Types of Home Theater System Connections
There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your
speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices. The Consumer Electronics
Association has established the CEA
®
color-coding standard.
Analog Audio Connection Color
Front Left/Right White/Red
Center Green
Surround Left/Right Blue/Gray
Surround Back/Front Height Left/Right Brown/Tan
Subwoofer Purple
Digital Audio Connection Color
Coaxial (input or output) Orange
Optical Input Black
Optical Record Output Gray
Analog Video Connection Color
Component Video Red/Green/Blue
Composite Video Yellow
Speaker Connections
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR’s speaker terminals to each
loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, that are differentiated in some
way, such as with colors or stripes.
The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity, without which your system’s low-
frequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the AVR’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, above.
The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black.
Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept bare-wire cables or
banana plugs. Bare-wire cables are installed as shown below:
1. Unscrew Cap 3. Tighten Cap2. Insert Bare Wire
Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap, as shown
below:
A. Tighten Cap
B. Insert Banana Connector
into Hole in Cap
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Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker
(usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker
(usually black).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or
the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your
receiver or amplifier.
Subwoofer Connections
The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies,
which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer
powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers. Use a single RCA audio cable to
make a line-level (non-amplified) connection from the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to a
corresponding input jack on the subwoofer.
Although the AVR’s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio
jack, it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it. Don’t connect this
output to any device other than a subwoofer.
Source Device Connections
Audio and video signals originate in source devices (components where a playback
signal originates) such as your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital
video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television
tuner, an iPod or iPhone (docked in an optional The Bridge IIIP docking station) or an
MP3 player. The AVR’s FM/AM tuner also counts as a source, even though no external
connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas and an optional SIRIUS
tuner module. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the
source device’s signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections
you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your TV or video
display.
Digital Audio Connections – HDMI
There are two types of audio connections – digital and analog. Digital audio signals are
required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby
Digital and DTS, or for uncompressed PCM digital audio. Your AVR has 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 connections to the same source.
Your AVR is equipped with five rear-panel HDMI input connectors, and one HDMI monitor
output connector. (The AVR 3650 and AVR 365 also have a front-panel HDMI input
connector.) HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried
using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. If your TV or video
display device has an HDMI input connector, make a single HDMI connection from each
source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required.
The AVR’s HDMI monitor output connection contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that
carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR. It allows
you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet
connection) without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR. The
ARC signal is active when the TV source is selected. See System Settings, on page 39,
for more information.
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see illustration, below), and HDMI cable
runs are limited to about 10 feet (3m). If your video display has a DVI input and is
HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio
connection.
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Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like
standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to
analog inputs or vice versa.
Digital Audio Connections – Optical
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from
dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Optical input connectors are color-
coded using a black shutter, while optical outputs use a gray shutter.
Analog Audio Connections
Two-channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable, with one connector for
the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two connectors are
attached to each other.
For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may make both
connections. If you are going to be setting up a multizone system, remember that Zone
2 is an audio-only zone (the AVR does not have a Zone 2 video output). Therefore, make
analog connections for any audio source devices (such as a CD changer) that you will
want available for listening in Zone 2 at all times.
The analog connections also feed the analog record outputs. You may record materials
from Blu-ray Disc recordings, DVDs or other copy-protected sources using only analog
connections. Remember to comply with all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy
for your own personal use.
The Bridge IIIP Connection
Your AVR includes a proprietary, dedicated connector for an optional The Bridge IIIP
docking station for the iPod or iPhone. The Bridge IIIP outputs analog audio to the AVR
and is available as a source to Zone 2 in a multizone system.
Video Connections
Many source devices output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD
player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to an audio
connection as described above, make a video connection for each of these source
devices. Make only one type of video connection for each device.
Digital Video Connections
If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR’s HDMI input connectors,
you have automatically made a video connection for that device, since the HDMI cable
carries both digital audio and digital video signals.
Analog Video Connections – Composite Video
Your AVR uses two types of analog video connections: composite video and component
video.
Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. Both the chrominance
(color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a
single cable. The jack is usually color-coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack.
Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack,
or vice versa.
Analog Video Connections – Component Video
Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance
(“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using
three separate cables that are color-coded green (Y), blue (Pb) and red (Pr). Component
video cables that join three separate green, blue and red connectors into a single cable
are sold separately.
If your TV or video display has an HDMI connection, we recommend it as the best quality
connection. Your AVR converts composite and component analog video input signals to
the HDMI format, upscaling them to high-definition 1080p resolution.
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Radio Connections
Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna
uses a 75-ohm F-connector.
The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as
shown below, press the levers to open the connectors, insert the bare wires into the
openings, and release the levers to secure the wires. The antenna wires are not polarized,
so you can insert either wire into either connector.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
To enjoy SIRIUS satellite radio, purchase a SIRIUSConnect tuner module and a subscription
to the SIRIUS service. Visit www.sirius.com for information on SIRIUSConnect tuner
modules. The SiriusConnect modules include an eight-pin DIN cable for connection to
the eight-pin jack on the AVR, allowing you to control the tuner module via the AVR.
Although you may also use a “plug-and-play” tuner module equipped with standard
audio connections, you will not be able to use the AVR to control the SIRIUS tuner.
Network Connector
The AVR’s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other
DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the same network. Use a Cat. 5 or
Cat. 5E cable to connect the AVR’s RJ-45 connector to your home network.
USB Port
The USB port on your AVR is used for firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the AVR’s
operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the AVR using
this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.
In addition to performing firmware upgrades, the AVR 3650/AVR 365 can play MP3 and
WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the USB port. Insert the device into the
USB port with the device’s plug oriented so it fits all the way into the port. You may insert
or remove the device at any time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to the AVR’s USB
port, or you may damage both the AVR and the other device.
RS-232 Connector
Your AVR’s RS-232 serial port may be connected to an external control system to allow
it to transmit control commands to the AVR. The port is bidirectional so that the AVR
can transmit status updates to the control device. Connecting and using the RS-232
port requires considerable technical knowledge and is best left to a professional custom
installer.
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Making Connections
CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure
that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet.
Making connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage
the speakers.
Connect Your Speakers
After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers,
on page 13, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained
in Speaker Connections, on page 14. Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: If you installed front height speakers, connect them as shown for the SBL and
SBR speakers.
Connect Your Subwoofer
Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your
subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 14. Consult your subwoofer’s
user manual for specific information about making connections to it.
AVR Subwoofer
Connector
Powered
Subwoofer
Single
RCA Audio Cable
(not supplied)
Single
RCA Audio Cable
(not supplied)
Powered
Subwoofer
AVR Subwoofer
Connector
Connect Your TV or Video Display
If your TV has an HDMI connector: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the
AVR’s HDMI Monitor Out connector. You do not need to make any other connections to
your TV from the receiver or from any of your video source components.
HDMI Monitor Out
Connector
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
TV
Receiver
HDMI Monitor Out
Connector
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
If your TV does not have an HDMI connector: Use a composite video cable (not
included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite
video connector.
Composite
Monitor Out
Connector
Composite Video Cable
(not supplied)
TV
Receiver
Composite
Monitor Out
Connector
Composite
Video Cable
(not supplied)
NOTE: The HDMI connection to your TV is preferred. If you use the composite video
connection to your TV, you will not be able to view the AVR’s on-screen menus.
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Connect Your HDMI Devices
If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best
possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital
video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connections
for devices you connect via an HDMI cable.
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
To HDMI
Output
Receiver
HDMI Connectors
HDMI-Equipped
Source Device
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
To HDMI
Output
NOTE: If you have HDMI devices (such as an Internet connection) already connected
directly to your TV, you can feed their sound to the AVR via the HDMI Monitor Out
connector’s Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to
the AVR.
Connect Your Component Video Devices
If any of your video source devices have component video connectors (and do not have
HDMI connectors), using the component video connectors will provide superior video
performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to the
receiver.
Component Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Component Video
Outputs
Receiver
Video Connectors
Component Video-Equipped
Source Device
Component Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Component Video
Outputs
Connect Your Composite Video Devices
Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or
component video connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the
source device to the receiver.
Composite Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Composite Video
Output
Receiver
Video Connectors
Composite Video-Equipped
Source Device
Composite Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Composite Video
Output
Connect Your Optical Digital Video Devices
If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s
optical digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI,
optical or coaxial) from each device.
Optical Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Optical Digital Audio
Output
Receiver
Digital Audio Connectors
Optical Digital-Equipped
Source Device
Optical Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Optical Digital
Audio Output
Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices
If your non-HDMI source devices have coaxial digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s
coaxial digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI,
optical or coaxial) from each device.
g
Coaxial Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Coaxial Digital Audio
Output
Coaxial Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Coaxial Digital
Audio Output
Coaxial Digital-Equipped
Source Device
Receiver
Digital Audio Connectors
Connect Your Analog Audio Devices
Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital
audio connectors. NOTE: If you’re installing a multizone system, make analog audio
connections for any source devices you want to be able to listen to in Zone 2. Only analog
sources are available in Zone 2.
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ece
i
ver
Analog Audio Connectors
Stereo Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Stereo Analog Audio
Output
Stereo Audio Cable
(not supplied)
To Stereo Analog
Audio Output
Analog Source Device
Receiver
Analog Audio Connectors
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Connect Your Audio Recorders
Connect a digital audio recorder’s optical digital input to the AVR’s optical digital output.
You can record both coaxial and optical digital audio input signals.
Optical Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Optical Digital
Record Input
Optical Digital Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Optical Digital
Record Input
Digital
Recording Device
Receiver
Digital Audio Recorder Connector
Connect an analog audio recorder’s inputs to the AVR’s analog audio Rec Out connectors.
You can record any analog audio input signal.
Stereo Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Stereo Analog Record
Inputs
Stereo Audio
Cable (not supplied)
To Stereo Analog
Record Inputs
Analog
Recording Device
Receiver
Analog Audio Recorder Connectors
Connect Your Video Recorder
Connect an analog video recorder’s video input connector to the AVR’s Composite Video
Rec Out connector. You can record any composite video signal. NOTE: To record the audio
and video from the source device, connect the AVR’s analog audio Rec Out connectors to
the analog video recorder’s audio inputs.
Analog Audio/Video
Cable (not supplied)
To Analog
Audio/Video
Record Inputs
Analog Video
Recording Device
Receiver Analog Audio
Recorder Connectors
Receiver Analog Video
Recorder Connectors
Connect The Bridge IIIP
Connect an optional The Bridge IIIP to the AVR’s The Bridge IIIP connector. Insert the plug
until it snaps into place in the connector. IMPORTANT: Connect The Bridge IIIP only
with the AVR’s power turned OFF.
The Bridge IIIP
AVR
The Bridge IIIP
Connector
The Bridge IIIP
Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge IIIP, and you may listen to its audio
through your high-performance audio/video system. You may also view still images or
video materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod or iPhone that supports video
browsing. You can use the AVR remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages
displayed on the AVR’s front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR.
Connect to Your Home Network
Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to
your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices
that are connected to the network.
To
Internet
and LAN
Receiver
Network
Connector
Network
Modem
Cat. 5/5E Cable
(not supplied)
Receiver
Network
Connector
Network
Modem
Cat. 5/5E Cable
(not supplied)
To
Internet
and LAN
Connect the Radio Antennas
• Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR’s FM 751 antenna connector. For the best
reception, extend the FM antenna as far as possible.
• Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna
wires to the AVR’s AM and Gnd connectors. (You can connect either wire to either
connector.) Rotate the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise.
AVR
Antenna
Connectors
FM Antenna (supplied)
AM Antenna
(supplied)
Bend and fold base
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Connect a SIRIUSConnect Radio Tuner (AVR 3650 and AVR 2650 only)
Connect the multi-pin DIN cable supplied with the SIRIUSConnect tuner to the AVR’s
SIRIUS Tuner connector and to the corresponding connector on the SIRIUS module. The
AVR will supply power to the SIRIUS module so you will not need to connect the power
supply included with the module. You will need to purchase a SIRIUS radio subscription
and activate the tuner module, following the instructions included with the SIRIUS module
and from the SIRIUS Web site at www.sirius.com.
AVR
SIRIUS Tuner
Connector
Eight-Pin DIN Cable
(supplied with SIRIUS tuner)
SIRIUSConnect Tuner
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