Harman kardon AVR 365, AVR 3650, AVR 2650, AVR 265 Quick-Start Guide

AVR 3650, AVR 365, AVR 2650, AVR 265

Audio/video receiver

Quick-Start Guide

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AVR

Introduction, Speaker Placement and Connection

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a harman kardon® product!

This quick-start guide contains all the information you need to connect and set up your new harman kardon audio/video receiver.

To conserve our natural resources, your receiver does not include a printed owner's manual. An owner's manual containing complete information about operating all of your new receiver’s features is available at our Web site. Go to www.harmankardon.com and download the AVR 3650, AVR 365, AVR 2650, AVR 265 Owner’s Manual.

Place the Receiver

t Place the receiver on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any mounting hardware can support the receiver’s weight.

t Provide proper space above and below the receiver for ventilation. If you install the receiver in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

t Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the receiver or place objects directly over them.

t Do not place the receiver directly on a carpeted surface.

t Do not place the receiver in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, in areas near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.

Connections

Place Your Speakers

Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide for 7.1-channel and 5.1-channel systems.

Speaker Positioning for			Speaker Positioning for
7.1-Channel Systems			5.1-Channel Systems

For more detailed speaker placement information, including the use of front height speakers, download the complete AVR 3650, AVR 365, AVR 2650, AVR 265 Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.

CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the receiver’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.

Radio Antenna

HDMI®

Digital Audio

Analog Video

The Bridge IIIP

Connectors

Connectors

Connectors

Connectors

Connector

Analog Audio

Connectors

Subwoofer

Connector

Speaker	Network	AC Input
Connectors	Connector	Connector
		Main Power
		Switch

Rear-Panel Connection (AVR 3650 shown)

Note: Silkscreening and connectors will vary for di erent models. Not all connectors shown will be present on all models.

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AVR

Connections

Connect Your Speakers

How to use the AVR speaker terminals:

1. Unscrew Cap

2. Insert Bare Wire

3. Tighten Cap

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.

Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.

Connect Your Subwoofer

Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the receiver’s Subwoofer Pre-Out connector to your subwoofer. Consult your subwoofer’s user manual for specific information about making connections to it.

Receiver	Powered
Subwoofer
Connector	Subwoofer
	Single
	RCA Audio Cable
	(not supplied)

Connect Your TV or Video Display

If your TV has an HDMI connector: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the receiver’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.

Receiver	TV
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 receiver’s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video connector.

Receiver	TV
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 receiver’s on-screen menus.

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