D Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a Small speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when Large speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected for that position. (See page 20 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 31 for more information on the Channel Indicators). NOTE: When you have reassigned the surround back speakers to the remote zone using the MULTI ROOM SETUP menu, the boxes that indicate the presence of the surround back speakers will automatically disappear, reflecting the fact that the main listening area is now configured for 5.1-channel operation. (See page 33 for more information on reassigning the surround back speakers for multiroom use.) E 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 on the lower line of the frontpanel display. Use the front-panel or remote KL Buttons to highlight a different menu line: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Each line represents a type of audio signal, and is set to the surround mode the AVR will automatically select when it detects the audio signal. You may manually select a different mode for each type of audio. Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted, and the available surround mode options for the current signal will appear. Use the KL Buttons to select the desired mode, and press the OK Button to engage it. 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. F Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu. When the main AVR menu is displayed, press this button to exit the menu system. G Digital Optical Front Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. H Digital Coax Front Input: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable digital audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack. I Video Front Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players. J Source List: Press this button to select a source device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.

Multiroom Audio Connections
Taking advantage of the AVRs built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room. When using this option you will not be able to use the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR in the main listening room, but you will be able to add another listening room without additional external power amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone, connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs O. Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the Multiroom menu, following the instructions shown on page 16. NOTE: You may connect an optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensors cable to the Zone 2 IR Input V on the AVR and use the remote to control the room volume. Alternatively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.
At least 15 cm from celling No more than 60 cm Center Front Speaker

At least 60 cm

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel system, a back surround speaker is required, ideally placed at the center of the room's rear wall, pointing directly towards the front center channel speaker. The center of the speaker should face you (see below).

Front Right Speaker

Front Left Speaker
In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround and back surround speakers are required. The center of the speaker should face you (see below). Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7.1-channel system is installed, and they may also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alternative mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds should face you. The speakers should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating area. It is appropriate to configure the AVR260 for either 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for 6.1 channels. When 6.1-channel program material or a 6.1-channel processing mode is in use, material for the surround back channel will be outputted simultaneously through both the Surround Back Left and Right Speaker Outputs O. Connecting only one loudspeaker to these speaker terminals will not only deprive you of the benefits of 7.1-channel surround modes, such as Logic 7, but will also interfere with the functioning of EzSet/ EQ speaker setup and calibration, as described on page 20. It may also put undesirable strain on the surround back amplifier circuits and power supplies. Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about 15 cm from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally sit, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofers manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room. Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for all other audio parameters. This will not only save you time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated and equalized with an accuracy not possible when these settings are made manually. You are now ready to power up the AVR260 to begin these final adjustments.

System Setup

The AVR260 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for digital input and surround mode for each input source. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR memorize them. This means, for example, that you may associate different surround modes and analog or digital inputs with different sources. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input. However, we recommend that the first time you use the AVR, you take advantage of the simplicity of configuring the system using the EzSet/EQ process, which takes the guesswork out of speaker size and delay settings, and balances the speaker output levels to tailor the AVRs sound presentation to your specific system and room. Before beginning the EzSet/EQ procedure, there are a few adjustments that need to be made to ensure accurate results.

Source Selection

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the Remote Control C. Sources can also be chosen from the Source Selection menu that can be activated by pressing the AVR Settings Button W on the remote control. The AVR will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the source. If you specified a surround mode for the source, the AVR will switch to that mode. The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display. If you retitled the source, the new title will appear. The audio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audio inputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line. Any other settings you adjusted in the Setup Source menu will also be selected. You may view these settings in the Source Info menu at any time by pressing the Info Settings Button W.
Audio and Video Input Selection
Please see Table A1 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments for each source. You may assign any available input to any source using the Source Info menu, accessible either by pressing the AVR Settings Button W and selecting the Setup Source line, or by pressing the Info Settings Button W for direct access. 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 selected. If not, the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the Setup Source menu. If you dont want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source, change this setting to Off. The AVR will also select the assigned video source. There are no Audio Only sources on the AVR, other than the Radio, which uses a special on-screen menu. If no video signal is present, the display will remain black. You may pair an audio device with an A/V devices video signal using the Source Info menu as explained in the Initial Setup section. Sources may share audio or video inputs to suit your application. Surround Mode: Select this line to display the Surround Mode submenu, where you may program the desired surround mode for various types of analog programs, including movies, music and games. You may also specify a specific stereo mode (depending on the number of channels desired) and a virtual surround mode if your system uses fewer than the full complement of seven main speakers (plus a subwoofer). Digital surround signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS programs, are automatically played in their native formats, although you may change the surround mode at any time. See the Advanced Functions section for information on surround modes available with digital programs. In the factory default Auto Select mode, the AVR will analyze the source signal and select the optimum playback mode. At the factory the AVR was programmed to use Logic 7 Movie mode for optimal playback of movies, including television programs; Logic 7 Music mode for music recordings, such as CDs; and Logic 7 Game mode when a video game console is in use. 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 indicates NO AUDIO INPUT, referring to digital inputs only. Video Input from source: Select this line to assign the correct video input to the source. Refer back to Table A5 in the appendix, where you noted the physical video input the source is connected to, and select the input here. Audio Input from source: Select this line to assign the correct analog or digital audio input to the source. Refer back to Table A5 in the appendix, where you noted the physical audio input the source is connected to, and select the 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 line below. NOTE: For sources connected to an HDMI Input, the Video and Audio Input settings should indicate the same HDMI connection. Resolution to Display: This line reflects the video output resolution, which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display. NOTE: When using the AVRs on-screen menu system, we recommend selecting a video output resolution of 720p or higher 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. If the display is connected to the AVRs Composite or S-Video Monitor Output, the video output resolution must be manually set to 576i to view any content, including the AVRs own menus. The AVRs default resolution is set to 576i. Since there is no picture if the resolution is set higher than the displays capability, or if the HDMI system does not automatically select the best resolution, in these cases you must adjust the resolution by pressing the front-panel Resolution Button followed by the Up/Down Buttons 3 until the correct setting appears on the Lower Line of the front-panel Message Display and confirm with the OK Button 5. The Display now shows CANCEL, and you must scroll to have the Display show ACCEPT with the Up/Down Buttons 3 and then press OK to make the new Resolution take effect. If you press OK when CANCEL is on the screen, or if you do nothing, the Resolution remains as it was before. For composite and S-video, the correct setting is 576i. For component video, it is the highest resolution where a picture is visible. ENGLISH

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is sensitive to loud noises should leave the room at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug stores, may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. If you are uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate, loud sounds and do not use some sort of ear protection, we strongly recommend that you leave the room and ask someone else to run the EzSet/EQ process, or that you do not use EzSet/ EQ and enter the configuration settings manually, as described on pages 22 through 26.

Figure 6

Step 6: After you select Continue, the screen shown in Figure 6 will appear. Although the AVR may be used with up to eight speakers, you may have elected not to install surround back speakers at this time, or you may have decided to use the surround back speaker channels to power speakers in the remote room of a multiroom system. This screen directs you to program EzSet/EQ for a 5.1- or 7.1-channel configuration. Select the setting that reflects the number of speakers installed in your system, and EzSet/EQ will do the rest automatically! NOTE: If you are using fewer than six speakers in your system, then it will not be possible to configure your speakers using EzSet/EQ, and you will need to select Manual Configuration as described starting on page 22. If you have selected a 6.1-channel configuration, using only a single surround back speaker, it is possible to use a combination of EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for 5.1 speakers, connect the single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker Output, and then configure the surround back speaker manually, as described from page 23. However, we do not recommend the 6.1-channel configuration. If you have forgotten to plug in the EzSet/EQ microphone, the warning screen shown in 5 will appear as a reminder.

Figure 8

Step 7: Once EzSet/EQ has been started, you will hear test signals circulate among all of the speakers as the system sets the master level, checks to see where there are speakers, sets the distance measurement and calculates delay time settings, sets the speaker size, and sets the speaker crossover point. During the measurement and calibration process, you may observe the progress of the testing by reading the messages that appear in the second line of the menu listing. EzSet/EQ uses the left front speaker to set the master volume level, and then it proceeds directly to measuring the speaker output levels. Step 8: When the EzSet/EQ process has finished, a screen will appear with its results. You may press the OK Button V, and the Speaker Setup screen shown in Figure 4 will appear. Unplug the microphone and store it in a safe place so that it is available to recalibrate your system if needed due to a change in speakers, preferred listening position, or a major change in the rooms furnishings (such as the addition of thick carpeting or plush furniture) that might require different settings. When you have successfully completed the EzSet/EQ process and made any needed adjustments to the input and surround mode configurations, your receiver is ready for use. If you do not wish to make any manual adjustments to the settings, you may skip the rest of this section and proceed to the Basic Operation section of this manual on page 30 to learn how to operate AVR260. For those situations where you may wish to make a change to the settings entered by EzSet/EQ, follow the instructions on the following pages.

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
After you have programmed the number of speakers in the system, the AVR will return to the Manual Speaker Setup menu. Navigate to the Crossover (Size) line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Crossover Frequencies menu (see Figure 11).

Number of Speakers

Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the Set Button. See Figure 10. ENGLISH 23
Figure 11 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
The AVR will only display those speaker groups which you programmed in the Number of Speakers menu.
Figure 10 Number of Speakers Menu
The Number of Speakers menu lists each of the speaker groups. Program the correct setting for each group: ON when the speakers are present in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers havebeen installed. The Front Left & Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled. Any changes made to the system configuration will be reflected in the total number speakers displayed at the top of the screen. The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR260 is among the few receivers in its class that is capable of multizone operation, allowing placement of a pair of speakers in another room with listeners in the remote room enjoying either the same program as in the main room or a different source. The AVRs assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since an external power amplifier is no longer required. Simply select the Zone 2 option at this line, and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room. The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information. The settings in this menu affect a number of aspects of the AVRs operation, including the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time. When you have finished programming the number of speakers in the system, select the Back option to insure the settings are saved correctly. You may use the Back/Exit Button, and the settings will be saved.

DTS 96/24

Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Wide 5-Channel Stereo 7-Channel Stereo

Dolby Headphone DH

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:

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.
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.
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.

Figure 14 Surround Modes Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
In addition, the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators will indicate the number of channels discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a letter inside that channels speaker box. A line will connect the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6.1-channel signal is detected, indicating that the same signal is playing through both speakers. The letters flash when no signal is present, such as when a DVD is paused.
When only two channels left and right are present, the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels.
If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signals digital encoding, press the Surround Modes Button to display the Surround Modes menu (see Figure 14). The Auto Select option (the first line) uses the native signals digital encoding, e.g. Dolby Digital or DTS. For two-channel materials, the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode. If you prefer a different surround processing mode, select the appropriate line from the menu: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Each line is set to a default surround mode: Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo: 7-channel stereo Movie: Logic 7 Movie Music: Logic 7 Music Video Game: Logic 7 Game You may change each lines setting to a different surround mode. The choice of new modes depends on the number of speakers in your system. Virtual Surround: Dolby 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 II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo 6:Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game
When one of the Dolby Pro Logic II Music modes is selected, access to the Edit submenu becomes available. This submenu may be used to adjust special settings available only in Music mode: Center Width, Dimension and Panorama. Once you have programmed the default surround mode for each type of program, simply select the line from the Surround Modes menu any time you wish to override the AVRs automatic surround mode selection. The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source input is selected. NOTE: Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may also 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 Dolby Pro Logic decoder in the AVR. By default, these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode, but you may select another Dolby surround mode manually.

Video Adjustments

The AVR260 includes sophisticated DCDi by Faroudja video processing that delivers enhanced video quality, even for older analog video source components, as well as upgraded on-screen displays. When upscaling video materials from a lower resolution to a higher one (the AVR260 upscales to a maximum of 1080p), the processor is adding pixels to the original image. Sometimes when converting interlaced video (displays all odd rows then all even rows of the frame) to progressive-scan video (displays all rows at once) and increasing the resolution, the interpolation of new pixels can cause jagginess, or a staircase effect, at edge transitions, such as the stripes in an American flag. Faroudja engineers developed the DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) algorithm to ensure that the additional pixels follow the edge, virtually eliminating the jagginess and enhancing upscaled images. Thanks to the Torino video processing chip, on-screen graphics may be generated in high definition, and blended with the incoming video. This not only delivers crisp, clear information messages, it allows you to continue to watch a program while making system adjustments. Picture Adjust: Use this setting to change the aspect ratio of the displayed image. When displaying widescreen (16:9) images on a full screen (4:3) device, letterbox format will be used, in which black bars may appear above and below the image (pillarboxing). When displaying full screen images on a widescreen device, black or gray bars may appear to the left and right of the image. Some displays, especially 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. Use this setting to adjust the picture so that it fills the displays screen. The options are: Auto Fit: The AVR automatically adjusts the image as required to fit the displays capabilities. Height Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below it. Bars may remain 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: Stretches the image evenly to completely fill the screen. The outer portions of the image may be cropped. Feel free to experiment with this setting for each source until you find a pleasing display format for each program. Advanced Video Settings: Press the N or OK Button to display the Advanced Video Modes submenu (see Figure 18).
After you have adjusted the picture settings on your video display, additional adjustments may be made to the AVR, if necessary, to further improve the picture. Access these settings from the Video Modes menu. Press the Video Modes Button on the front panel or remote, and the screen shown in Figure 17 will appear. The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Video Modes line.

Advanced Features

The AVR260 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the units operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use.
Depending on the specific characteristics of your listening room, you may wish to adjust some of the audio settings, such as tone controls, to improve performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects menu. Press the Audio Effects Button on the front panel or remote, and the screen shown in Figure 19 will appear. The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Audio Effects line. NOTE: The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source independently.

System Settings

The AVR260 offers system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier to use rather than directly affecting performance. These settings may be accessed from the System Settings menu, which is selected by pressing the AVR Button and navigating to the System line. Press the OK Button to display the System Settings menu. See Figure 20.
Figure 20 Systems Settings Screen
Figure 19 Audio Effects Menu
Tone Control: This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are active. When its off, the tone controls are flat, with no changes. When its 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, with no digital processing of the analog signal.
Front Panel Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel messages distracting while watching a movie. The AVR260 allows you to dim the front-panel lighting or turn it off altogether. When the display is partly or fully dimmed, it will return to full brightness for five seconds whenever a command is entered, and then it will dim again. 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

Tuner Operation

To select the built-in tuner
1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel and use the KL Buttons to scroll through the source list. The last-used band (AM or FM) will be active. 2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press this button again to switch bands (AM or FM). A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 21 will appear, with the band indicated in the middle of the screen. As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use center for both information and entertainment. This section will help you take maximum advantage of the RDS system.

RDSTuning

When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the stations call sign or other program service in the Main Information Display C and on the tv screen if this is on.

RDSDisplay Options

The RDSsystem is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the Play Button E on the Remote enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence:

Figure 21 FM Radio

Use the KL Buttons to tune a station. The frequencies will be displayed in the front panel and graphically on screen. The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the KL 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 KL Buttons steps through a single frequency increment (0.05MHz for FM, or 9kHz for AM), press the Menu Button. The Mode line will be highlighted, and each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes as well as Stereo (in Automatic Mode) and Mono (in Manual Mode). You may also enter the frequency of a radio station directly. In the Slide-In Menu opened by pressing the Menu Button L with the unit in FM-Mode, select Direct Entry (appearing just above the preset channel listing) with the Arrow Buttons, then press OK. The Main Information Display now shows DIRECT IN as a slide-in information, and a * moves back and forth to indicate that the AVR is ready for Direct Entry of the frequency. You must begin entering numbers within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the AVR reverts to previous mode. Now press the frequency digits. If you begin with "1" to enter a station frequency in the 100-range, the first "1" is automatically registered as "10", after which you may enter the third main digit and the two decimal digits. Example: 96,50 is entered as it appears: Nine, Six, Five, Zero. 102,65 is entered like this: One, Two, Six, Five. 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 in the front-panel display. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number, and confirm with the OK Button. If the preset number is higher than 9, press the 0-Button on the Remote J first to access two-digit numbers. If you do not press this button first, you can only enter single-digit numbers. To tune a preset station, press the M N Buttons or press the Menu Button to view the list of programmed presets and scroll to the desired selection. Press the OK Button to tune the station. You may also enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys. For presets 10 through 30, press the Zero Button J first to show a blinking 0 in the Information Display, then enter the two digits. For example, enter preset 17 by pressing 0, then 1, then 7. If you want to enter another two-digit preset, you must press 0 again first.

The stations call letters (PS) (with some private stations other information too). The stations frequency (FREQ MODE), which is always shown on the TV On-Screen Display, is shown in the Main Information Display. The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list below. NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY. The display will show NONE, when such a station is selected and PTY is active. A text message (Radiotext, RT) containing special information from the broadcast station. Note that this message may scroll across the display to permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display. Radiotext is not shown on the TV On-Screen Display. The current time of day (CT). Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear, in that time the letters CT are shown in the information display when CT is selected. Please note that the accuracy of the time data is dependent on the radio station, not the AVR. Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features. If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Main Information Display C will show a NO TYPE, NO TEXT or NO TIME message after the individual time out. In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper operation.

RDS Operation

The AVR260 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection, and the correct time.

Program Search (PTY)

An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along with an explanation of the PTY: NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Current Affairs INFO: Infomation SPORT: Sports EDUCATE: Educational DRAMA: Drama CULTURE: Culture SCIENCE: Sciencek VARIED: Varied Speech Programs POPM: Popular Music ROCKM: Rock Music M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music LIGHTM: Classical Music CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music OTHERM: Other Music WEATHER: Weather Information FINANCE: Financial Programs CHILDREN: Childrens Programs SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs TRAVEL: Travel and Touring LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby JAZZ: Jazz Music COUNTRY: Country Music NATIONAL: National Music OLDIES: Oldies Music FOLK M: Folk Music DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs TEST: Emergency Test ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps: 1. Press the Play button E until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display C. 2. While the PTY is shown, press the CH/Page Up/Down I or the M N Buttons F or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTYtypes, as shown above starting with the PTY currently received. 3. Press either of the KL Buttons F. The tuner begins to scan the FM band upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that matches the desired selection, and acceptable signal strength for quality reception. 4. The tuner will make up to one complete scan of the entire FM band for the next station that matches the desired PTY type and has acceptable reception quality. If no such station is found, the display will read NONE for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use before the search.

Erasing Activity Buttons

Press the Activity button M and the Activity Button (0~9, or AVR POWER ON) that you wish to program, simultaneously. The Device LED will light up. Press the Activity button M again. The Device LED blinks three times. Note: Any previously stored commands on an Activity Button will be erased when new commands are stored on the same Activity Button.
Activity Programming (Macros)
Activities enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVRs remote control. Once programmed, an Activity will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-determined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices, or other common tasks. The AVRs remote can store up to eleven separate activity command sequences, one that is associated with the AVR Power On button A, and ten more that are accessed by pressing the 0-9 Buttons J. 1. To start programming an activity, press the Activity button M and one of the 0-9 buttons J to be programmed or the AVR Power On button A at the same time. Note that the latest selected Device LED will light red. 2. Enter the steps for the activity sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step. Although the activity may contain up to 19 steps, each button press, including those used to change devices, counts as a step. The Device LED will blink once to confirm each button press as you enter commands. Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector button C before functions are changed to another device. This is also needed for the AVR Selector button W itself, as long as its not lit red and AVR functions shall be programmed. 3. When all the steps have been entered, press the Activity button M again to enter the commands. The red light under the Input Selector CW will blink three times and then turn off.
Programmed Device Functions
Once the AVRs remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices, press the appropriate Input Selector C to change the remote from control over the AVR to the additional product. When you press any of these buttons, it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled. When operating a device other than the AVR, the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button. Some commands, such as the volume control, are the same as they are with the AVR. Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote. For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote. In order to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 46. To use those tables, first check the type of device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote control illustration belonging to the Function List. Note that each button has a number on it. To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling. Most of the buttons are fairly straightforward, as they perform identical functions for all devices, but some have other functions for some devices.