Harman-Kardon AVR5 owner manual Buttons ÷ when Test CTR appears in the display

System Configuration

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance, an effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set it is normal for rear/ surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 9is set to the center “12 o’clock” position.

To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments from the location in your room that is your favorite listening position:

1.Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro

Logic Selector * on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote until PRO LOGIC appears in the Information Display ø and the PRO LOGIC indicator lights.

2.Press the Test Tone button " ïon the remote or front panel. The word TEST will appear in the

Information Display ø, and the letters FL will flash once each second.

3.At this point, the test noise will begin to circulate among all the speakers in a clockwise rotation.

NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR5 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal.

4.After checking for proper speaker placement and connection, continue to let the test noise circulate so that you may judge the output level of each speaker position to the others. As you listen to the relative output levels, use the front left speaker as a refer- ence, and make a note of which of the other speakers are louder or softer than the front left.

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone. To change the subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 22.

5.To change the output level, let the test noise circulate until the channel requiring adjustment appears in the Information Display, and then press the Ü/Ý buttons {to stop the circulation and raise or lower the output. For example, using the front right speaker as a reference, to adjust the center speaker level, press the

Ü/Ý buttons ÷ {when TEST CTR appears in the display.

6.During level adjustment, the flashing speaker position indication will be replaced with a positive or negative number to indicate the output offset from the reference level. Use the

Ü/Ý buttons ÷ {until the level is equal to the reference, then press the Set button ó}to enter the setting into the AVR5’s memory. Note that output level adjustments must be made within three seconds or the test noise will begin to circulate.