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AVR 3600
7 X 80W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL




CONTENTS
ESD WARNING.....................................2 REMOTE & PROCESSOR RESETS..........27
LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 DISASSEMBLY......................................28
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW..........................29
PACKAGING........................................5 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST...............30
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................6 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT......................31
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................8 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................32
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........11 PCB DRAWINGS.................................33
CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION.............14 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.....................40
INITIAL SETUP....................................17 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS................86
OPERATION.......................................21 SCHEMATICS....................................216
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................27 WIRING DIAGRAM..............................229

harman/kardon, Inc.
8500 Balboa Blvd.
Released 2009 Northridge, CA. 91329 Rev0 2/2010
Discontinued XXXX
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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.

CAUTION : 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.




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.




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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.




Reading should
not be above
Leakage
0.5mA
Device current
under tester
test

Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter Earth
plug as required) ground


AC Leakage Test




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.




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AVR 3600 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section Video Section
Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) Television Format NTSC




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80 Watts per channel, 20Hz­20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
both channels driven into 8 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Seven-Channel Surround Modes Video Frequency Response
(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz­8MHz (­3dB)
Power per Individual Channel
Video Frequency Response
Front L & R channels: (Component Video) 10Hz­100MHz (­3dB)
80 Watts per channel HDMI TM Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz­20kHz into 8 ohms
General
Center channel: Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz
80 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz­20kHz into 8 ohms Power Consumption 890W maximum
Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: (7 channels driven)
80 Watts per channel Stand-by consumption <1W
@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz­20kHz into 8 ohms Dimensions (Product) (Shipping)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Width 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 21-7/8 inches (555mm)
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10-1/2 inches (266mm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Depth 15 inches (382mm) 18-5/16 inches (465mm)

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation (Product) (Shipping)
Pro Logic® II 40dB Weight 27.3 lb (12.4kg) 32.1 lb (14.6kg)
Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 55dB
DTS ®
55dB Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
Frequency Response Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
@ 1W (+0dB, ­3dB) 10Hz ­130kHz
Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the
High Instantaneous United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and The Bridge III logo are trademarks of
Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Transient Intermodulation iPod, iTunes and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trade-
mark of Apple Inc. iPod and iPhone not included. "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable
designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan-
Slew Rate 40V/µsec dards. "Works with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
FM Tuner Section A-BUS is a registered trademark of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd.
Frequency Range 87.5­108.0MHz Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double­D symbol are registered
Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;
6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending.
Image Rejection 80dB DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of
IF Rejection 90dB DTS, Inc. (c) 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.
AM Tuner Section
HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).
Frequency Range 520­1710kHz
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Licensing LLC.
Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.
Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks
and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately. Taxes
and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service. All
programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the
SIRIUS Satellite Radio System. Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
Please register your AVR 3600 at www.harmankardon.com. and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy-
right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other lim-
You'll need the product's serial number. At the same time, you can ited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or diassembly
choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. is prohibited.




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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Power Remote Message Display / Navigation Volume
Indicator IR Sensor




FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
Headphone
Setup Resolution Video / Navigation Jack/EzSet/EQ Source List Analog Audio
Modes Microphone Front Inputs
Input Digital
Standby/On Info Audio Surround Back/Exit Audio Inputs USB Video
Switch Settings Effects Modes (Optical and Port Front Input
OK Coaxial Front)




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FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone
Input: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for private
· Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear- listening.
panel Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off.
This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the
· Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. EzSet/EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section.
· On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white. USB Port: This port may be used in case a software upgrade
NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the for the receiver is offered in the future. Do not connect a storage
AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless instructed to do
If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon so as part of an upgrade procedure.
service center for inspection and repair before using it again. Digital Audio and Analog Audio/Video Front
Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be used
receiver on, or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on. temporarily, such as a digital camera or game console, to these
jacks. Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection.
Setup Button: Press this button to access the AVR's main
menu. NOTE: The AVR's menus refer to these jacks as the Optical
Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, and Analog Front inputs.
Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access
the AVR's Source Info submenu, which contains the settings for the Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.
current source. Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line
Resolution: Press this button to access the AVR's video output display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal.
resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24 In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper
(if available on source and display). line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When
the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR's video output resolution menu settings appear.
is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection,
you will not see a picture. If the best available video connection Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR)
from the AVR to the TV is composite video, press this button commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it
and change the resolution to 480i. is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, use an optional
Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to
Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3600's rear panel.
Effects submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other
audio controls. See the Initial Setup section for more information.
Video Modes: Press this button for direct access to the Video
Modes submenu, which contains settings that may be used to
improve the picture, if necessary, after you have adjusted the
picture settings using the video display or TV.
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 in the front-panel
display. See the Advanced Functions section for more information
on surround modes.
Source List: Press this button to select a source device,
which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.
Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu,
or to exit the menu system.
5/17/3 Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the
AVR's menus.
OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.




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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Component Video HDMI Video
1&2 A-BUS 1, 2 & 3 Remote HDMI 1-4 Monitor Monitor
Inputs IR Output Inputs IR Input Inputs Output Output
Component Video
Monitor Output
AC Power Input
Carrier IR Video 2 Remote SIRIUS Zone 2
Output Output IR Output Tuner The Bridge III IR Input




REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS
FM Antenna
Analog 2 & 4
Audo Outputs 6/8 Channel
Inputs
A-BUS Power Input
Coaxial 1 & 2
AM Antenna
Digital Audio Inputs
A-BUS Port
Zone 2 Audio Outputs
Analog 1-5 Inputs




Subwoofer Coaxial Optical 1-3
Output Digital Digital
Audio Audio
Output Inputs
Preamp Front Surround Surround Center Main Fan Vents
Outputs Speaker Back/ Speaker Speaker Switched AC Power
Outputs Zone 2 Outputs Outputs Accessory Switch
Speaker Outlet
Outputs




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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the Analog 1 ­ 5 Inputs: Connect the left and right analog
power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned audio outputs of a source device to any of these inputs. These
on or off using the remote control. inputs may be paired with any video inputs.
6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog NOTES:
audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACDTM, Blu-ray · The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set
DiscTM or HD-DVD, or any other external decoder) to these jacks. of outputs. Consider using these connectors for an audio or
See page 30 for more information. video recorder.
Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2/3 Digital Audio · You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and
Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and digital audio input. This is useful for making recordings, for
if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, multizone applications or simply as a backup.
connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such
as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one type of digital Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of these analog
audio connection for each source. audio outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device.
A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog audio
Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also source is playing.
an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the
recorder's matching input for improved recording quality. Only PCM Zone 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external
digital audio signals are available for recording. Both coaxial and amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone
optical digital audio signals are available at this Digital Audio Output. system.

SIRIUS Tuner Jack: Connect a SIRIUS satellite radio tuner Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer
module here. with a line-level input, connect it to the Subwoofer Output.

Zone 2 Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver The Bridge III Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon
located in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to docking station to this input for use with most docking
control the AVR (and any source devices connected to the Remote iPod models, 4G and later, iPhone or iPhone 3G (not included). Turn
IR Output) from the remote zone. the receiver off (Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge III.

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 3600's
remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, connect an optional fan to cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least 3 inches
IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR Output may from the nearest surface to avoid overheating the unit. It is normal
be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic
enable remote control through the AVR. temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.

Remote IR Carrier Output: This output is similar in IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents, as doing
function to the Remote IR Output, with the difference that this jack so could allow the AVR to overheat to dangerous levels.
outputs the full infrared signal as received by the AVR's IR sensor Video 1/ 2 / 3 Inputs: Use these jacks to connect your video-
or the Remote IR Input, while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to
"stripped" signal that has no carrier frequency. the receiver. Use only one type of video connection for each source.
A-BUS IR Output: This is an additional IR output that may Video 2 Output: Connect this analog video output to the
only be controlled through the A-BUS system. Use it as a dedicated composite video input of a recording device. A signal is available
connection to sources used only with the A-BUS system. at this output whenever an analog video source is playing.
HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Video Monitor Output: If any of your sources use
Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio composite video connections, connect this monitor output to the
and video signals between devices. Connect up to four HDMI- corresponding input on your video display. If your video display
equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs, this connection
connection. is unnecessary, as the AVR 3600 will convert the composite video
When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the source signal to the correct format for a single video-cable
AVR 3600 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the connection to the TV.
HDMI format, upscaling to as high as 1080p.
Component Video 1/2 Inputs: If a video source has
NOTE: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to one of analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not
the HDMI Outputs: using an HDMI connection, connect the component video outputs
· Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not
make any other video connections to that source.
· Make sure the display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn't, do not connect
it to an HDMI Output; use an analog video connection instead.
· Always make a separate audio connection.


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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are
using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or




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video display is component-video-capable (but does not have an
HDMI input), connect these jacks to the video display.
NOTES:
· Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at
the Component Video Monitor Outputs for HDCP-copy-
protected sources.
· Composite video signals are upscaled to as high as 1080i
and available at these outputs. If your video display's best
connection is component video, it is the only video connec-
tion required from the AVR to the display.
AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included
AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.
Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external
amplifier if more power is desired. The Surround Back/Zone 2
Preamp Outputs may be used with an external amplifier to power
the remote zone of a multizone system.
A-BUS Port: Use a Category 5/5e cable to connect this port to
optional A-BUS equipment for multizone operation. When the A-BUS
system is used, it is possible to have a full 7.1-channel system in
the main listening room at the same time the multizone system
is in use.
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs:
Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals
to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity
(positive and negative connections).
Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs: These
speaker outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7.1-
channel home theater, or may be reassigned to a remote room for
multizone operation.
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the
AC power cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn
on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that
consumes more than 50 watts of power.
AC Power Input: After you have made all other connections,
plug the AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched
wall outlet.




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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
IR Transmitter Lens
AVR Power Off Device Power On
AVR Power On Device Power Off




Source Selectors


Video Modes
Audio Effects Surround Modes

Alphanumeric Keys




Last Activity

Back/Exit Menu


Navigation
OK

Light Disc Menu

Soft keys



Volume Channel


Mute
Transport Controls



Record
Info Settings
Setup SETUP INFO SLEEP Sleep Settings
LEARN
Zone Selector
Learn


NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions
throughout the manual that refer to this illustration,
a copy of this page may be downloaded from the
Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.



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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The AVR 3600 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices, including Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a
the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the included The Bridge III. source device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This
During the installation process, you may program the codes for will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote's device mode
each of your source components into the remote. To operate a to operate the source. The first press of the Radio Selector switches
component, press its Selector button to change the device mode. the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM, FM or SIRIUS). Each suc-
Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain cessive press changes the band.
types of components, with only the codes specific to each brand While the DVD Source Selector may be used to operate either a
and model changing, depending on which product code is pro- Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player or a Harman Kardon DVD player,
grammed. The AUX and Cable/SAT Source Selectors may be used the default mode is to operate a Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player.
for multiple device types, depending on the first digit of the product To toggle between Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc player and DVD player
code. Other Source Selectors may be reassigned to other device operation, press and hold the DVD Source Selector for 2 seconds.
types (see Initial Setup section). The source selector will flash twice to confirm that the remote's mode
has changed to operate the other type of disc player.
AUX Source Selector: CD player product codes begin
with 0, 1 or 2. VCR codes begin with 3 or 4. HDTV set-top box Audio Effects: Press to directly access the Audio Effects
codes begin with 6, PVD codes begin with 7 and TiVo® set-top box submenu, which allows adjustment of the AVR's tone and other
codes begin with 8. audio controls. See the Initial Setup section for more information.
Cable/SAT Source Selector: Cable set-top box codes begin Video Modes: Press for direct access to the Video Modes
with 0, 1 or 2, and satellite set-top box codes begin with 3 or 4. submenu, which contains picture settings to be used after you have
adjusted the picture settings on the video display or TV. See the
IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the AVR 3600's audio and Advanced Functions section for more information.
video inputs are independently assignable. Select the inputs
to which the device is physically connected during Initial Surround Modes: Press to directly access the Surround
setup. Any device may be connected to any compatible input Modes submenu. Select a Surround mode category: Auto Select,
and given any name (e.g., DVD or Game). Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. The surround
mode will change when the menu line is highlighted.
Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions,
although the precise codes transmitted vary, depending on the To change the surround mode for the selected category, press the
device mode. Due to the wide variety of functions for various source OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and select one of the
devices, only a few of the most-often used functions on the remote available surround mode options, using the 5/1 Buttons. Press the
have been included: alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television- OK Button, or press the Back/Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes
channel control, menu access, and power on and off. menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy.
Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time, even in See the Advanced Functions section for more information on
another device mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video surround modes.
Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep timer,
the Setup Button near the bottom of the remote to return it to which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of
AVR mode. up to 90 minutes. Each press increases the timer by 10 minutes,
A button's function depends on which component is being controlled. ending with the "Sleep Off" message.
See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the functions for each
type of component. Volume Control: Press to raise or lower the volume.
IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the Navigation (5/17/3) and OK Buttons: These
remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens. buttons are used to make selections within the menu system and
to operate the tuner.
AVR Power On Button: Press to turn on the AVR. The
Master Power Switch on the rear panel must be on. Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter numbers
for radio station frequencies or to select station presets.
Device Power Off Button: Press a device's Source
Selector, then press this button to turn off the device. Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV
set-top box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous
Device Power On Button: Press a device's Source television channel.
Selector, then press this button to turn on the device.
Activity: With this button, up to 11 Activities may be
Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 3600's speaker and programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press.
headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust Execute an Activity by pressing this button, then the Alphanumeric
the volume, or turn off the receiver. Key (or the AVR Power On or Off Button) into which it was programmed.
See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities.
AVR Power Off Button: Press to turn off the AVR 3600.
Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the
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Menu Button: This button is used within the Now Playing
menu for the tuner (including SIRIUS Radio), and The Bridge III, and
to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the
AVR 3600's main menu, press the Setup Button.
Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source
Selector, then this button, to display the disc's menu.
Soft Keys: These buttons are used with some source devices.
See Table A13 in the appendix for details. They are also used with
a Teletext-capable television if your broadcast, cable or satellite
provider offers Teletext service.
Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected,
this control selects a preset radio station. While operating a cable,
satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television, press these buttons to
change channels.
Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an
audio or video recorder is in use.
Setup Button: Press to display the AVR's Main Menu, or to
switch the remote to AVR device mode.
Info Settings Button: Press to display the AVR's Info
Menu, which contains the settings for the current source.
Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and
then this button to display a source device's settings menu.
Zone Selector: Use this switch to select whether 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.
Track Skip: These buttons are used with source components
to change tracks or chapters.
Transport Controls: These buttons are used to control
source components and The Bridge III.
Light: Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote. Press it
again to turn the backlight off, or wait 10 seconds after the last
button press for the light to turn off on its own.
Learn: The AVR 3600 remote is capable of "learning" individual
IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device.
See page 26 in the Installation section.




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There are different types of audio and video connections used Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the
to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack
source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab- on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3. Although the purple sub-
lished the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1. woofer outputs look similar to full-range analog audio jacks, they are
filtered to allow only the low frequencies to pass. Don't connect
Table 1 ­ Connection Color Guide these outputs to any other devices.
Audio Connections
Left Right
Front (FL/FR) White Red
Center (C) Green
Blue Gray
Preout Subwoofer
Surround (SL/SR)
Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Brown Tan
Subwoofer (SUB) Figure 3 ­ Subwoofer
Purple

Digital Audio Connections
Coaxial Orange
CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES
Optical Input Output TO THE AVR
Video Connections
Component Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red
Audio and video signals originate in "source devices," including
Composite Yellow your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video
S-Video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or
TM
HDMI Connections (digital audio/video) satellite television box, an iPod or iPhone docked in The Bridge III
HDMI docking station or an MP3 player. The AVR's tuner also counts as
a source, even though no external connections are needed, other
Speaker Connections than the FM and AM antennas and the SIRIUS tuner module.
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions
terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, of the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of con-
or leads, inside plastic insulation, that are differentiated in some nections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device
way, such as with colors or stripes. and video display.
The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency Audio Connections
performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver's
speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one There are two types of audio connections: digital and analog.
negative (­). Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded
which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for
which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). noncompressed PCM digital audio. There are three types of digital
The negative terminals are both black. audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more
than one type of digital audio connection for each source device.
The AVR 3600 uses binding-post However, it's okay to make both analog and digital audio connec-
speaker terminals that can accept tions to the same source.
+ banana plugs or bare-wire cables.
Banana plugs are inserted into the NOTE: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your
hole in the middle of the terminal video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI
cap. See Figure 1. connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a
separate digital audio connection is not required. Turn the
Figure 1 ­ Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs volume on your television all the way down.
Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):
Digital Audio
1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed.
The AVR 3600 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition
2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole. Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology
3. Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly. enables digital audio and video information to be carried using
a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound.
The AVR 3600 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and
is capable of processing both the audio and video components
of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections
in your system. The AVR 3600 implements Deep Color, which
1 2 3 increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can
Figure 2 ­ Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats,
including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which
require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manu-
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NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD L
players only output multichannel audio through their multi- Analog audio
channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- cable (RCA) R
nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used Figure 7 ­ Analog Audio
for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials
that may be stored on the disc. The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that
are used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protected
The AVR 3600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and
including its on-screen menus, upscaling to high-definition 1080p HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio con-
resolution. nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection.
your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an Consult the owner's guide for your disc player for more information,
HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection and see page 30.
is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.
Front Surround Center

Multichannel White Blue Green
Figure 4 ­ HDMI Connection analog audio
cable (RCA) Subwoofer
If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one
of the analog video connections (composite or component video) Red Gray Purple
and a separate audio connection.
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Figure 8 ­ Multichannel Analog Audio
Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect The AVR 3600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated connection
coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See for The Bridge III docking station for the iPod or iPhone. If you own
Figure 5. a docking iPod (most models, 4G or later), iPhone or iPhone 3G,
Coaxial digital Coaxial
connect The Bridge III (included) to The Bridge III port on the receiver.
audio cable See Figure 9. Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge III,
and you may listen to your audio materials through your high-
Figure 5 ­ Coaxial Digital Audio
performance audio system. You may view still images or video
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod that supports
to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. video browsing or iPhone. Use the AVR 3600 remote to control the
Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on
use a gray shutter. See Figure 6. a video display connected to the AVR. The Bridge III outputs analog
Optical audio to the AVR 3600, and is available to the multizone system.
Optical digital
audio cable
Figure 6 ­ Optical Digital Audio
Figure 9 ­ The Bridge III port
Analog Audio
Video Connections
Two-channel analog connections require two cables, one for the
Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray
left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two
Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box,
cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7.
VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of
For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for
may make both connections. any source).
The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation,
Digital Video
as the AVR 3600's multizone system is not capable of converting a
digital signal to analog format. Use the analog audio connections