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Front Panel Controls

7Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display Ò.

8Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is pressed so that the words TONE IN appear in the Main Information Display Ò, the settings of the Bass and Treble controls and of the Balance control will affect the output signals.

If you press 8 until TONE IN or TONE OUT appear in the Display, you can switch between these two functions with the Selector Buttons 7 the words TONE OUT appear in the Main Information Display Ò, the output signal will be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treble alteration.

9Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 5 to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the mode choices available. For more information on mode selection, see page 30.

)Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, MANUAL TUNED or AUTO TUNED will appear in the Main Information Display Ò (see page 41 for more information on tuning stations).

!Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed for some seconds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode (See page 41 for more information on the tuner).

@OK Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display Ò into the AVR’s memory.

#Preset Stations Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory (See page 41 for more information on tuner programming).

$Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected for that position. (See page 23 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indica- tors will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted.

(See page 35 for more information on the Channel Indicators).

%Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling through the list of input sources.

^RDS Select Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner.

(See page 42 for more information on RDS).

&Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings (See page 26 for more information on delay times).

*Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. The Input is protected by a spring-acti- vated closing flap, which opens when you insert an optical (TOS) plug and closes again when you remove it. You may hide this input and the one next to it with the supplied trim panel..

(Channel Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source. (For more information on output level trim adjustment, see page 37).

ÓDigital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable digital audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack.

ÔVideo 3 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

Digital Input: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical (28) and Coaxial (24) digital inputs. (See pages 17 and 33 for more information on digital audio).

ÒMain Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver.

ÚRemote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

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Contents AVR 155 Audio/VideoReceiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionFront panel analog A/V inputs Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Headphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel Controls‹ Stereo Modes ‹ Logic 7 Modes # Preset Stations Selector Press this See page 35 for more information on the Channel IndicatorsRear Panel Connections Main Power Switch Main Remote Control Functions See page 23-24 for more information Between these two options with the Up/Down button n Main Remote Control Functions Video Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputsHdmi Connections Scart A/V ConnectionsImportant Note for the Use Important Note for Adapter CablesImportant Notes for S-Video connections SCART-Cinch AdaptersSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Setup System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display First Turn On› Navigation Button Input SetupSource Input Default Digital Audio Input CoaxNight Mode Settings Surround SetupSetting to your taste ‹/› Navigation Buttons EStereo-Direct Bypass Mode Configuring the Surround Off Stereo ModesAutomated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ Stereo-Digital ModeSystem Configuration So that the on-screen cursor is pointing to OK Button FWith any movie input source Manual SetupSpeaker Setup ‹/› Navigation Buttons E toSubwoofer ‹/› Navigation Buttons E to choose the appropriate setting Delay Settings ¤ Button D once to move to the next line‹ / › Navigation Button E to enter Output Level Adjustment Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Until the word OFF appears to stop the test toneVolume until you can hear the test noise clearly Surround Mode Chart OperationMaximum bass impact Wide Dolby 3 StereoReference Main speakers and a subwooferSource Selection Controls and Use of HeadphonesBasic Operation Channel Direct InputRepeatedly to scroll through the list of available modes Surround Mode SelectionDigital Audio Playback Dolby DigitalPCM Audio Playback Surround Mode TypesDigital Bitstream Indicators Selecting a Digital SourceSee Figure Speaker/Channel IndicatorsPCM Playback Indications Incoming Bitstream Available Surround ModesDTS, DTS Stereo Night ModeIncoming Signal Available Surround Modes DSP Surround OffTape Recording Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsTo the Channel Reset line and press To change the output levelMemory Backup Dim FunctionButton as needed until the displays are on Semi-OSD Settings System SetupTurn On Volume Level Front-Panel-Display FadeFull-OSD Background Color Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode To exit the menu systemTuner Operation Basic Tuner OperationRDS Display Options RDS TuningRDS Operation Program Search PTYCode Readout Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote with Codes Direct Code EntryVolume Punch-Through Macro ProgrammingProgrammed Device Functions Resetting the Remote Memory Channel Control Punch-ThroughFunction List VID 1 VCRAVR DVD Power Switch 2 is pushed Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Remote sensor Ú is obscuredTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Table A4 Source Input Settings Center Speaker SizeHarman Consumer Group, Inc
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