Harman-Kardon AVR 445 owner manual Advanced Features, Front-Panel Display Fade

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ADVANCED FEATURES

The AVR 445 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use.

To change a setting from its factory default, you will use the ADVANCED menu. Press the OSD Button Uto call up the MAIN MENU (Figure 1). Next, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that the cursor is next to ADVANCED; then press the Set Button . When the ADVANCED menu (Figure

23)appears, follow the instructions shown below to make any needed configuration adjustments.

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Front-Panel Display Fade

In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indi- cators remain on at full-brightness, although you may also dim them or turn them off, as shown on page 41. As an additional option, you may also set the AVR so that the displays are on whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote, but then fade out after a set period of time.

With the ADVANCED menu on your video dis- play, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that the cursor is pointed to the VFD FADE TIME OUT line. Next, press the /Navigation Buttons D© so that the amount of time that you wish the displays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown. When OFF is selected, there is no display fade-out.

Once this time is set and the unit returned to normal operation, the displays will remain on for the time period selected whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote. After that time, they will gradually fade out, with the exception of the lighting surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1, which remains on to remind you that the AVR is turned on. Note that if the displays have been turned completely off using the Dim function, the Fade function will not operate.

If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the ADVANCED menu, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that the cursor is next to the desired item, or place the cursor next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and

press the Set Button Fœ to make an adjust- ment to another menu. If you have completed

all adjustments, press the OSD Button Uto exit the menu system.

Display Brightness

The AVR 445’s front-panel displays and indicators are set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However, you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display, or turn it off completely.

Next, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to the VFD line. Press the /Navigation Buttons D© until the desired bright- ness level is highlighted in the video display. When FULL is highlighted, the display is at its normal bright- ness. When HALF is highlighted, the display is at half the normal brightness level. When OFF is high- lighted, all of the front-panel indicators will go dark. However, the blue lighting surrounding the Standby/ On Switch 1 will remain lit to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

/¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Fœ. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button Uto exit the menu system.

Turn-On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 445 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off.

However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 445 turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off.

With the ADVANCED menu on the screen, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© as needed until the cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line. Press the /Navigation Buttons D© until the desired volume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOL SET line. This setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can- not be heard while the setting is being made, you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls )H˙. When the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of

the video screen or in the Lower Display Line $. (A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as –25dB.) When making the adjust- ment, use the /Navigation Buttons D© to enter this setting.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu, even when the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the on- screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line, and press the Set Button Fœ. If you have no other adjust- ments to make, press the OSD Button Uto exit the menu system.

Semi-OSD Settings

The semi-OSD system places one-line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround Mode, Tuner Frequency or any of the configuration settings is changed (except when HDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use). The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when

it is difficult to view the front-panel displays. However, you may also prefer to turn these displays off perma- nently. You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen. Both of those options are possible with the AVR 445.

With the ADVANCED menu on the screen, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that the cursor is pointing to the SEMI OSD/TIME OUT line. Then select one of these options:

To keep the semi-OSD system activated, but to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen, press the /Navigation Buttons D© until the desired time-out is shown. The default setting is 5 seconds.

To turn the semi-OSD system off so that it does not appear at any time, press the /Navigation Buttons D© so that OFF is shown on the right side of the line.

To make other adjustments, press the /¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Fœ. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button Uto exit the menu system.

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Contents AVR AUDIO/VIDEO ReceiverAVR 445 AUDIO/VIDEO Receiver Modèle pour les CanadienDescription and Features IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety Information4Tuning Selector Volume Control FRONT-PANEL ControlsIs installed FRONT-PANEL ControlsFRONT-PANEL Controls REAR-PANEL Connections You wish to control CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks toDVD Video Inputs Connect the composite or Main Remote Control Functions To program the proper codes for the products in your system Second press selects the device connected to the Hdmi 2 jackMain Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions ZR 10 Remote Control Functions 16 ZR 10 Remote Control Functions Audio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsSystem Installation Your areaSystem and Power Connections RS-232 Connections BUSInstallation ConnectionsAC Power Connections USB ConnectionsSystem Configuration + and polarity indicators that are System SetupSubwoofer Placement Using the On-Screen DisplaySetting the System Configuration Memory In/Out SetupMaking Configuration Adjustments › Navigation Button DO U T S E T U P Pœ to return to the main menu screen Audio SetupSurround Setup ‹/› Navigation Buttons D once so that 96kHz appearsThen press the Set Button pœ ‹/› Navigation Buttons D to turn the mode on or OFFThree Dolby surround settings are ScreenUsing EzSet/EQ System Configuration Manual Setup So that on is highlighted and then press the Set Button pœSpeaker Size Menu Speaker SizeFollowing options are available LFE Low-Pass-Filter SettingTo continue with overall configuration Sub Mode Setting Subwoofer SizeDelay Adjust Setup menu Correct channelAdditional Input Adjustments Operation Basic OperationSource Selection Digital Audio Playback Volume and Tone ControlSurround Mode Selection Lower Display Line $. Next, useDolby Digital Selecting a Digital SourceTo the AVR PCM PlaybackSpeaker/Channel Indicators Night ModeUsing TheBridgeTM AM/FM Tuner OperationXM Radio Operation Recording Front-Panel ConnectionsFor tuner operation have different functions with XM Radio EzSet/EQ On/Off Output Level Trim AdjustmentMemory Backup Dim FunctionAdvanced Features If you wish to make other adjustments, press DMP/ TheBridgeTM Auto PowerMultiroom Operation Multiroom SetupInstallation Surround Channel Amplifier AssignmentMultiroom Operation Infrared Output SelectionConfiguring the Remote Preprogrammed Code EntryBottom line Learning Commands Automatic Code EntryLearning Codes for an Input Selector Learning Keys for an Entire Device RemoteChanging Devices Macro ProgrammingPower On VID 2/TV VID 3/Cable AVR Logic 7 h Erasing a MacroMacro to be erased appears, press the Set Button F Punch-Through ConfigurationVolume Punch-Through Read a MacroReturning the Channel Control Settings to Default Operation Channel Punch-ThroughTransport Punch-Through As shown in Figure RenamingRenaming a Device CharactersAt this point, you have two options Resetting the RemoteBy pressing a particular button To be reenteredBacklight Options Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the RemoteDevice Priority Timing To change the device priority timing, follow these stepsW B a T T E R Y Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetSurround Mode Chart AppendixTuner Default SurroundVideo TapeVolume Default Sub ModeChannel Adjust Volume Default SetFeature DVD AVR 445 Technical Specifications