Harman Kardon AVR 260 User manual

7.1-channel A/V receiver with HDMI™repeater, audio/video processing and upscaling to 1080p
AVR 260
Specifications
Dolby TrueHD decoding
Logic 7 (5.1 and 7.1) processing
DTS-HD Master Audio™decoding
HDMI™repeater with 1080p upscaling
Faroudja DCDi Cinema video
EzSet/EQ equalization
HDTV-ready
Component-video inputs
Quadruple-crossover bass manager
Multiroom audio
High-current capability
192kHz/24-bit DACs
Highlights
The Harman Kardon®AVR 260
combines ease of use with sophisticated features for the best in
digital sound. With advanced surround-sound technologies (including
Dolby®, DTS®and Logic 7®processing) and Faroudja DCDi Cinema™
video processing with upscaling up to 1080p, the AVR 260 ensures
an optimal user experience. Plus, with EzSet/EQ™equalization, the
system is just as easy to set up as it is to listen to.
Key Specifications
Audio section – continuous average power (FTC),π
(stereo mode): 65 watts per channel into 8 ohms @
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven;
(seven-channel surround-sound mode): 120 watts
per channel into 6 ohms @ 1kHz, <0.1% THD, one
channel driven; 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms @
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven; high
instantaneous current capability (HCC): ±35 amps
Tuner – usable sensitivity: IHF 1.3μV/13.2dBf; THD atπ
1kHz with 100% modulation, (mono): 0.2%; (stereo):
0.3%; FM adjacent-channel selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB;
ultimate (maximum) S/N ratio (measured at 1mV RF input
level), (mono): 70dB; (stereo): 68dB
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 165mm x 440mm xπ
382mm, 12.3kg
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal
connections, unless stated otherwise; height measurement
includes feet and chassis, unless stated otherwise.

Harman Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.harmankardon.com
© 2010 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the
United States and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain and EzSet/EQ are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of
HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio and
DTS 96/24 are trademarks, of DTS, Inc. Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc. Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Part No. AVR260/23004/09 EAN Code: 0282925078160
Power
120Wπx 7 into 6 ohms, 1kHz, at <0.1% THD, one channel driven
50W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with allπ
channels driven simultaneously
High-current (±35 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz)π
amplifier design
Surround-Sound Processing
Full suite of Dolby surround-sound decoding, including Dolbyπ
TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus using an advanced Cirrus Logic®
CS 49700 32-bit DSP processor
Full suite of DTS modes, including DTS-HDπ™, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete & Matrix, DTS Neo:6®and
DTS 96/24™
Dolby Pro Logicπ®IIx (Movie, Music and Game modes) surround
sound
Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Movie, Music and Game surround-soundπ
processing in 5.1 and 7.1 channels
Headphone and Virtual Speaker surround-sound modesπ
Five- and seven-channel Stereo, Hall and Theater surround-soundπ
modes
192kHz/24-bit DACsπ
Connectivity
Three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output with 12-bit Deep Colorπ
and xvYCC pass-through
Two assignable, wide-bandwidth (50MHz), HDTV-readyπ
component-video inputs and one output
Subwoofer output for direct connection to a powered subwooferπ
Four A/V inputs with S-Video, plus two audio-only inputsπ
Eight-channel direct inputs for use with external surround-soundπ
decoders
7.1 preamp outputs allow the use of external amplifiersπ
Convenient front-panel audio/video input with S-Video for use withπ
video games or portable players
Six digital inputs (two optical and two coaxial on rear panel, andπ
one optical and one coaxial on front panel)
One coaxial digital output on rear panelπ
RS-232 port for firmware upgradesπ
IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifier when placedπ
in a cabinet
Auxiliary input for connecting portable media playersπ
Ease of Use
HDMI with audio processing and Faroudja DCDi Cinema videoπ
processing with upscaling to 1080p
Adjustable A/V sync delayπ
EzSet/EQ equalization for quick and accurate system setupπ
FM stereo/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct-access tuningπ
Quadruple-crossover bass managerπ
Wide range of low-frequency crossover points (40Hz, 60Hz,π
80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz) available
Full-color, high-definition, graphical on-screen interface, includingπ
HDMI and component video
Programmable power-up volumeπ
Multiroom audioπ
Surround-sound back amplifier channels configurable for use asπ
second-zone amplification
Seven-device, preprogrammed system remote controlπ
Features
AVR 260
7.1-channel A/V receiver with HDMI™repeater, audio/video processing and upscaling to 1080p