Harman-Kardon AVR 630 Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals, Memory Backup, Dim Function

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Output Level Adjustment

Operation

Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

Normal output level adjustment for the

AVR is established using the test tone, as out- lined on page 27. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selec- tion you are familiar with. Additionally, the out- put level for the subwoofer and those for the Stereo and VMAx modes can only be adjusted using this procedure. Note that all adjustments made with any input will be effective with all inputs selected, just as it is the case with the adjustment using the test tone.

To adjust the output levels using program materi- al, first select the surround mode for which you want to trim the speakers (see NOTE below), start your program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front right

channels using the Volume Control

î.

Once the reference level has been set, press the Channel Select button CÙ and note that FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line ˜. To change the level, first press the Set button F@, and then use the Selector buttons 7$ or the / ¤ buttons

Eto raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the Set button F@ and then press the Selector but- tons 7$ or the /¤ buttons Eto select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the Selector buttons 7$ or the /¤ buttons

Euntil WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display ˜ or on-screen display (only available if the subwoofer is turned on).

Press the Set button F@ when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display ˜ and on-screen display, and follow the instructions shown above to adjust the level.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan- nels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR will return to normal operation.

If you are using a disc with noise test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output levels, you may use the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to the correct SPL level. To use the remote for this purpose, follow the instructions on page 27.

The channel output may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control ı î. Then, press the OSD button Lto bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). Press the ¤ Button Efour times until the on-screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line. Press the

Set Button Fto activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 10).

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When the menu appears, the internal test tone will be turned off. This will allow you to use your external test disc or other source material as the test signal. Then, use the /¤ Buttons Eto select the channels to be adjusted. At each channel position use the / Buttons Eto change the output level.

Remember, when you are using a disc with test signal (e.g. pink noise) or an external signal generator as the source, the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position, with any surround mode selected. When your test source is a nor- mal disc with music signals, you may adjust the level for each channel and surround mode as you prefer, e.g. you may lower the center channel level when you find it to be too high or increase the level of the rears when you find it to be too low with specific surround modes.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of 0dB offset, press the /¤ Buttons Eso that the on-screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL RESET line and press the / Buttons Eso that the word ON is highlighted. After the levels are reset, resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings. When all adjustments are done, press the /¤ Buttons Eto move the on-screen cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button Fif you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjustments. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button Lto exit the menu system.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown above.

With Stereo and VMAx modes the adjustment procedure described above is the only way to trim the output level, e.g. to match the Stereo or VMAx level with other modes.

Dim Function

Since the AVR will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under low- light conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indica- tors so that they do not distract from the video presentation. You may dim the displays using the menu system, as shown on page 37, or you may control the brightness directly from the remote.

Simply press the Dim Button Donce to dim the front panel to half the normal brightness level; press it again to turn the displays off. Note that when the displays are dimmed or turned off, the blue lighting around the Standby/On Switch 3 will continue to stay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on.

The accent lighting for the Volume Control ı will remain at its normal level, rather than dim when the panel displays are at half brightness.

Note that all changes to the front-panel bright- ness level are temporary; the displays will return to full brightness after the AVR is turned off and then on again. To return the displays to full brightness without turning the unit off, press the Dim Button Das needed until the displays are on.

In addition to lowering the brightness of the dis- plays or turning them off completely, you may wish to have them appear whenever a button on the remote or front panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out after a set time period. You may do this by making the appropriate settings in the VFD FADE TIME OUT line of the ADVANCED Menu, as shown on page 37.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is turned off completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This memory will last for approximately two weeks, after which time all information must be reentered.

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Contents AVR 630 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityWe, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir FRANCEDescription and Features IntroductionMultiple digital inputs and outputs On-screenmenu and display systemIntroduction / Safety Information Important Safety Information4INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION Handle the AC Power Cord Gently1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control3 Power Indicator Tuning SelectorCoaxial Ó 33 for more informationFront Panel Controls 6FRONT PANEL CONTROLSRear Panel Connections Digital Audio Outputs Connect theseUnswitched Outlet Switched OutletAC Power Cord Jack Connect the AC Rear Panel ConnectionsAVR 630 when appropriate upgrades are available + and negative -terminalsRear Panel Connections REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSMain Remote Control Functions 1 0H I D C E G F P P P Main Remote Control Functions MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS8-ChannelDirect Inputs the input GDigital Select Press this button to assign12MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main Remote Control FunctionsDTS Neo 6 MUSIC DTS Neo 6 MOVIES Main Remote Control Functions MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSZone II Remote Control Functions 14ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSInstallation and Connections INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSAudio Equipment Connections Video Equipment ConnectionsImportant Notes for S-Videoconnections 16INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSSCART A/V Connections Video Audio InputsNote for RGB signal with SCART If you use a unit providing RGB signals on aImportant Note for the Use of SCART-CinchAdapters Installation and ConnectionsSystem and Power Connections Main Room Remote Control ExtensionRS-232Connections AC Power ConnectionsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionBThe distance between the left and right Installation and ConnectionsSystem Configuration Using the On-ScreenDisplaySystem Setup Input SetupSYSTEM CONFIGURATION Component Video Inputs may beSet Button F System ConfigurationAudio Setup 22SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSpeaker Setup Fto bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu FigureSystem Configuration SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSurround Setup System ConfigurationAdjustments for Other Inputs Button Eso that SURROUNDpresss the Set Button F System ConfigurationDelay Settings Night Mode Settings26SYSTEM CONFIGURATION individually for each input in usesetting, then press Set Fto confirm the set- ting Output Level AdjustmentUsing EzSet 3.Press and hold the SPL Select Button28SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Eon the remote1.Press and hold the SPL Select Button press the Clear ButtonSurround Mode Chart FEATURESOperation MODESurround Mode Chart FEATURESOperation MODESwitched AC Outlets and the Power Using the Sleep Timer8-ChannelDirect Inputs and when the Basic OperationControls and Use of Headphones Volume Up/DownOne of the most important features of the Surround Mode SelectionDigital Audio Playback Dolby Digitalrear panel or front panel *ÓDigital Bitstream Indicators Speaker/Channel Indicators2.0audio, while the main feature is available in Selecting a Digital SourceTape Recording Front Panel In/OutputsNight Mode puts for Tape OutputsOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory BackupDim Function OperationAdvanced Features Turn On Volume LevelADVANCED FEATURES Surround Amplifier Channel AssignmentAdvanced Features / Multiroom Operation Semi-OSDSettingsFull-OSDTime Out Adjustment InstallationMultiroom Setup location volumefrequency Kè, change the tuner preset Multiroom OperationPreset Tuning Recalling Preset StationsMultiroom Operation / Tuner Operation Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsConfiguring the Remote Programming the RemotePreprogrammed Code Entry FappearsLearning Commands Programming the RemoteAutomatic Code Entry PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEChanging Devices 44PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the Remote Macro Programming Recording a MacroProgramming the Remote PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEPunch-ThroughConfiguration Power On VID 2/TV Power On VID 3/CablePower On AVR Logic 7 O Erasing a MacroVolume Punch-Through Note for Volume Punch-ThroughChannel Punch-Through red. Press the ⁄¤ Navigation ButtonsEzSet Configuration Transport Punch-Through⁄¤ Navigation Buttons Eonce so that 4. Within five seconds, press the Set ButtonRenaming Renaming a DeviceNotes on Renaming Devices ‹/› Navigation Buttons Eas requiredResetting the Remote Figure Figure11.At this point you have two options Notes on Renaming KeysProgramming the Remote PROGRAMMING THE REMOTET I M E O U T O R C L R K E Y P R E S S E D A V R L O W B A T T E R YTroubleshooting Guide Processor ResetSYMPTOM SOLUTIONTechnical Specifications Audio SectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionHarman Consumer International Part No. ZKD0201HA00-4