Harman-Kardon AVR 247 owner manual What EzSet/EQ Does, Terminals

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INITIAL SETUP

Figure 50 – EzSet/EQ: Warning to Plug in Microphone

NOTE: As shown in Figures 48, 49, and 51– 54, while EzSet/EQ is in progress a Cancel setting is available or even highlighted. You may interrupt EzSet/EQ at any time by selecting the Cancel setting and pressing the Set Button.

What EzSet/EQ Does

EzSet/EQ will send test signals to the various speakers and perform the measurements described in this section, adjusting the AVR 247’s settings to match EzSet/EQ’s internal references.

Set Master Volume Level: EzSet/EQ sends test tones to the front speakers and adjusts the system’s volume level to enable it to take the remaining measurements correctly. EzSet/EQ uses the left front speaker to set the master volume level, and then it proceeds directly to measuring the speaker output levels.

Speaker Level: During this test, EzSet/EQ ensures that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position. During a surround sound presentation it is common for the surround channels to sound less prominent, or not to be used at all at times. By setting the baseline channel levels correctly, the AVR serves as a blank canvas for the movie director to create special effects.

A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 51 will appear, with the speaker position changing as EzSet/EQ measures the levels for each speaker. You may occasionally hear EzSet/EQ send a tone back to the front left speaker. This enables EzSet/EQ to compare the level of the speaker being measured to the reference level it set for the front left speaker.

Figure 51 – EzSet/EQ: Speaker Level Test

If at any time the test tone is not heard from the speaker indicated on screen, press the Set Button to stop EzSet/EQ. Turn off the AVR using the Master Power Switch and check your speaker connections. Make sure all wires are connected to the correct speakers and Speaker Outputs on the AVR, and that you have observed the correct polarity

(+ terminals connected to + terminals, and – terminals connected to

– terminals).

NOTE: EzSet/EQ can only detect the presence of a speaker, not its location within the room. If your speakers are not placed reasonably close to the positions shown in Figures 15 or 16 in the Speaker Placement Section, then EzSet/EQ may not be able to perform this test correctly.

If EzSet/EQ detects only one speaker in a pair (e.g., surround back left but no surround back right or no main speakers), it will generate an error and stop. If that happens, check that you have placed your speakers in their correct locations, and that you have wired each speaker to its correct set of speaker terminals.

Speaker Distance: During this test, EzSet/EQ measures the distance from each speaker to the listening position. If the speakers are placed at different distances from the listener, the sound from speakers placed closer needs to be delayed so that it reaches the listener at the same time as the sounds from the other speakers. This preserves the clarity and directionality of surround sound presentations. During the Speaker Distance test a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 52 will appear. The speaker position will change as EzSet/EQ measures the distance for each speaker.

Figure 52 – EzSet/EQ: Speaker Distance Test

NOTE: The AVR 247 is also capable of setting a different type of delay, called A/V Sync Delay, which is used to compensate for lip sync problems that may occur when a video display device or set-top box causes delays while digital video signals are processed. It simultaneously adds a delay to all speaker channels in the system. A/V Sync Delay is not set during EzSet/EQ. It may be set while watching a program as follows: press the Delay Button on the remote and the first setting displayed is A/V Sync Delay. Press the Set Button to select it and then use the ⁄ /¤ Buttons to adjust it.

Speaker Size: This test checks the low-frequency range capabilities of each of your speakers to ensure that low-frequency sounds are not sent to speakers unable to reproduce them efficiently. Each of the main speakers in your system will be assigned a value of Large or Small, depending solely on how it handles low frequencies. During the Speaker Size test a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 53 will appear, with the speaker position changing as each speaker is measured.

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Contents AVR Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an outside antenna Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon IntroductionAudio Section Surround ModesAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs With S-Video Digital Audio InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Main Power Navigation Adjust Input IndicatorsCoaxial Video Switch Select Audio InputsVideo 1, Video 2, Video 3 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs REAR-PANEL ConnectionsREAR-PANEL Connections DVD A/V Remote Control Functions Channel Input Selector Press this button to selectBridge/DMP Controls an iPod docked in The Bridge Track Skip Transport Controls DSP Surround On-Screen DisplayRemote Control Functions Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsVideo Connections Digital VideoAnalog Video FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-232 Serial Port Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemSubwoofer Placement Step One Connect the Speakers InstallationStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the AntennasAudio Connections Video Connections Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTiVo or other Or Video 1 Composite Video Input Video Video 2 Analog InputsVideo 3 Source Video 1 SourceVideo 2 Source Video 4 SourceHdmi 1 TapeNo video connections are needed Step Five Connect the Video Display Step Six Plug in AC PowerTurn on your source device Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Ten Install a Multiroom System Optional Enter a code from , aboveVideo Cable, Satellite Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure Step Eleven Turn On the AVR Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupEzSet/EQ Screen Configure the AVR 247 Using EzSet/EQTerminals What EzSet/EQ DoesEzSet/EQ Equalization Configure SourcesOnly upper case letters are available for titles Source Input Default Video InputSource Input CoaxYou are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Volume Control Sleep TimerOperation Turning On the AVRHeadphones Tone ControlsSource Selection Audio Input Selection Video Input SelectionChannel Direct Inputs We recommend that you connect this player as follows Using the TunerTo store a station in one of the 30 presets see Figure Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset numberXM Radio Operation Using TheBridgeTM To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locationsRecording IPod Function Selecting a Surround Mode Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundRepeated Surround Setup Menu Screen Default Modes Dolby Surround SettingsNight Mode Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Dolby Pro Logic Mode Group0 or Dolby Digital EX played asMode Group Enveloping sound field is desired Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Digital 2/0/.0 or ReferenceAppropriate when a subwoofer is used Mode GroupDTS Neo6 DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orStep Three Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupStep One Determine Speaker Size Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesSpeaker Size Menu Large settingDelay Adjust Menu Speaker Crossover MenuMove the cursor to the left to select the next submenu Using the Remote Control With the Test Tone Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyHowever, if you prefer to make these adjustments manually, Make sure all speakers have been connected correctlyVideo Adjustments Using the Front-Panel or Remote-Control Channel CommandUsing the Full-OSD Menu Multiroom Operation Installing a Multiroom SystemOperating the Multiroom System System SettingsDim Function Advanced Remote Control FunctionsPunch-Through Programming To dim the displayProcessor Reset Resetting the RemoteMacros MemoryTroubleshooting Guide DTS AVR 247 Technical SpecificationsTable A1 Source Input Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A3 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A5 Speaker/Channel Settings Table A4 Source Input SettingsAuto Poll Surround Mode Tone Mode Bass Treble Video Mode Title Video Input Audio InputTable A7 System Settings Table A6 Remote Control CodesTape Cassette VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, SatelliteRemote Control Function List Reference Table A8 Remote Control Function ListFAV Table A8Aiwa Table A9 Table A10 Remote Control Product Codes VCR Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes CD Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A15 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A16 Remote Control Product CodesPage
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