Harman-Kardon AVR 445 owner manual Speaker Size Menu

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Speaker Size Menu

Although most listeners will prefer to take advantage of the accuracy and speed of EzSet/EQ to make all of the necessary speaker adjustments, advanced users may wish to experiment with how different combina- tions of settings sound in their home theater environ- ment or to use settings other than those calculated by EzSet/EQ, to accommodate personal listening preferences.

The menu system used in your AVR 445 differs somewhat from conventional speaker setup menus in that it consolidates the speaker “size” and crossover into one convenient menu. Even if you are familiar with making these adjustments, it is strongly recommended that you read the following section of this manual.

On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 18) you have the option to change the type of speaker config- ured for each of the four position groups, to change the crossover setting for any one of those speakers, to adjust the setting point for the low-pass filter that determines which frequencies are sent to the sub- woofer for low-frequency effects (LFE) signals, to change the subwoofer bass redirection mode when the Front Left/Right speakers are set to Large and to change the setting for the subwoofer size. If, as rec- ommended, you have first run the EzSet/EQ system, as shown on pages 26–28, the settings established by EzSet/EQ will be displayed as a starting point for any manual adjustments. You may reestablish those settings at any time during an adjustment on this menu by pressing the /¤ Navigation Button until the cursor is on the EZSET SETTINGS line of the menu and then pressing the /Navigation Button so that ON is high- lighted in reverse video. Note, however, that once this is done, any manual adjustments made will be lost and must be reentered.

Speaker Size

At each of the four speaker group positions, you have the ability to select the speaker “size” and, when a “Small” speaker is selected, the frequency below which low-frequency information is sent to the sub- woofer, as opposed to the speakers for the channel being adjusted. For that reason, before making the adjustments on the FRONT L/R, CENTER, SIDE SURR and BACK SURR menu lines, it is important to know the frequency range for the speaker. This information is typically found in the “Specifications” section of the speaker’s owner’s man- ual. If you cannot find the specification for the lowest frequency the speaker can handle, start with the set- tings entered by running EzSet/EQ and then try one setting above or below the existing entry. We do not recommend changing the crossover point more than that due to the possible impact that will have on the speaker’s performance. If you do not have access

to the owner’s manual for a particular speaker, you should be able to obtain the needed information from the Web site or customer service department of the speaker’s manufacturer.

To manually adjust the speaker settings, go to the SPEAKER SIZE menu by pressing the OSD Button Uon the remote and when the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears, press the /¤ Navigation Button until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line and press the Set Button . Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button . When the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 17) appears, press the /¤ Navigation Button again until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SIZE line and press the Set Button .

On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 18) you will see a display of either the settings that were established when EzSet/EQ was run, or the factory default settings if you have not yet run the automated system.

* SPEAKER

SIZE *

→ FL/FR

:SM - 100Hz

CENTER

:SM - 100Hz

SL/SR

:SM - 100Hz

SBL/SBR

:SM - 100Hz MULTI

LFE

LP FLT

:120Hz

SUB

MODE

:SUB

SUB

SIZE

:10in/250mm

EZSET SETTINGS:

OFF

ON

BACK

TO MANUAL SETUP

Figure 18

To change the setting for any of the four speaker posi- tions, press the /¤ Navigation Button until the cursor points to the line where you wish to make the change. Press the /Navigation Button to change the setting, but note that when you do this for the first time in the menu, a warning message (Figure 19) will appear in the on-screen dis- play reminding you to rerun EzSet/EQ after you are finished with any speaker configuration changes. This is necessary to make any level output adjustments needed after the setting changes so that the new configuration will be properly integrated.

* X - O V E R C H A N G E W A R N I N G *

S p e a k e r X - o v e r F r e q o r

S i z e h a s b e e n

c h a n g e d .

P l e a s e r e - r u n

E Z S E T / E Q

Figure 19

The warning message will remain for a few seconds and then the SPEAKER SIZE menu will return to the screen. At this point you may change the set- tings to the “size” or crossover for any of the four speaker positions using the Navigation Buttons as shown above. The information below details the settings available for each of the speaker configurations.

At each of the four speaker position lines, you have the option to set the speaker size and crossover. Note that the “size” does not refer to the speaker’s actual physical size, but rather to the ability of the speaker to reproduce low-frequency information. If your speakers at any position are traditional full-range models capable of handling the full audio spectrum, select LARGE. These speakers are called “large” since the low-frequency drivers required to play bass without strain or distortion are typically eight to fifteen inches in diameter, in turn making the speaker cabinet larger than those with small (or no) low-frequency drivers. When the speakers at a particular position are smaller frequency-limited speakers that do not have the ability to properly reproduce low-frequency sounds, select

SMALL.

At all speaker positions except for the front left/right speakers, you may also select NONE. This setting tells the system that no speakers are present at that position, allowing the AVR to select the correct sur- round modes that are compatible with the number of speakers installed. For example, in order to use the Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7- channel and “7 Stereo” modes, you must have either LARGE or SMALL entered as the setting for the BACK SURR channels.

When LARGE is selected for any channel, a full- range signal will be sent to the speaker outputs for that channel. For all speaker positions except the front left/right, when LARGE is chosen, no derived sound will be sent to the subwoofer output, although in all cases the special low-frequency effects (LFE) signals available on 5.1 or 6.1 digital programs will always be sent to the subwoofer output.

When SMALL is selected for any channel, you may also enter a setting for the crossover frequency at which sound is divided between the frequency above which sound is sent to the channel’s speakers and below which sound is sent to the subwoofer. When configuring a “small” speaker, choose the setting that has the frequency closest to that of the lowest fre- quency the speakers in question are capable of han- dling. If one of the six available crossover points does not match, select the one that is above, but closest to, the speaker’s low-frequency limit.

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Contents AUDIO/VIDEO Receiver AVRModèle pour les Canadien AVR 445 AUDIO/VIDEO ReceiverIntroduction Description and FeaturesImportant Safety Information Safety InformationFRONT-PANEL Controls 4Tuning Selector Volume ControlFRONT-PANEL Controls Is installedFRONT-PANEL Controls REAR-PANEL Connections CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to You wish to controlDVD Video Inputs Connect the composite or Main Remote Control Functions Second press selects the device connected to the Hdmi 2 jack To program the proper codes for the products in your systemMain Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions ZR 10 Remote Control Functions 16 ZR 10 Remote Control Functions System Installation Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Your areaSystem and Power Connections AC Power Connections BUSInstallation ConnectionsRS-232 Connections USB ConnectionsSystem Configuration Subwoofer Placement System Setup+ and polarity indicators that are Using the On-Screen DisplayMaking Configuration Adjustments In/Out SetupSetting the System Configuration Memory › Navigation Button DO U T S E T U P Surround Setup Audio SetupPœ to return to the main menu screen ‹/› Navigation Buttons D once so that 96kHz appearsThree Dolby surround settings are ‹/› Navigation Buttons D to turn the mode on or OFFThen press the Set Button pœ ScreenUsing EzSet/EQ System Configuration So that on is highlighted and then press the Set Button pœ Manual SetupSpeaker Size Speaker Size MenuTo continue with overall configuration Sub Mode Setting LFE Low-Pass-Filter SettingFollowing options are available Subwoofer SizeDelay Adjust Correct channel Setup menuAdditional Input Adjustments Source Selection OperationBasic Operation Surround Mode Selection Volume and Tone ControlDigital Audio Playback Lower Display Line $. Next, useSelecting a Digital Source Dolby DigitalPCM Playback To the AVRNight Mode Speaker/Channel IndicatorsXM Radio Operation Using TheBridgeTMAM/FM Tuner Operation For tuner operation have different functions with XM Radio RecordingFront-Panel Connections Memory Backup Output Level Trim AdjustmentEzSet/EQ On/Off Dim FunctionAdvanced Features DMP/ TheBridgeTM Auto Power If you wish to make other adjustments, pressInstallation Multiroom SetupMultiroom Operation Surround Channel Amplifier AssignmentInfrared Output Selection Multiroom OperationBottom line Configuring the RemotePreprogrammed Code Entry Automatic Code Entry Learning CommandsLearning Keys for an Entire Device Remote Learning Codes for an Input SelectorMacro Programming Changing DevicesErasing a Macro Power On VID 2/TV VID 3/Cable AVR Logic 7 hVolume Punch-Through Punch-Through ConfigurationMacro to be erased appears, press the Set Button F Read a MacroTransport Punch-Through Returning the Channel Control Settings to Default OperationChannel Punch-Through Renaming a Device RenamingAs shown in Figure CharactersBy pressing a particular button Resetting the RemoteAt this point, you have two options To be reenteredDevice Priority Timing Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the RemoteBacklight Options To change the device priority timing, follow these stepsW B a T T E R Y Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuideAppendix Surround Mode ChartVideo Default SurroundTuner TapeChannel Adjust Sub ModeVolume Default Volume Default SetFeature DVD AVR 445 Technical Specifications