Harman-Kardon 13828 Press the Delay Button B, Night Mode Settings, Output Level Adjustment

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System Configuration

To resynchronize the front, center and surround channels, follow these steps:

1.Measure the distance from the listening/ viewing position to the front speakers in meters.

2.Measure the distance from the listening/ viewing position to the surround speakers.

3.Press the Delay Button B.

4.When FRONT L DELAY appears in the Main Information Display F press the OK Button A.

5. Press the K/L Buttons on the remote to enter the distance from the front left/right speakers to your listening position. Press the OK Button A when this is complete.

6. Press the K/L Buttons on the remote so that CENTER DELAY appears in the

Main Information Display F and press the OK Button A (After CENTER DELAY, you will see FRONT R DELAY).

7. Press the the K/L Buttons on the remote to enter the distance from the center speaker your listening position. Press the OK Button A when this is complete.

8.

Press the K/L Buttons

on the remote

so that SURR DELAY R and after that

SURR DELAY L appears in the Lower

Display Line and press the OK Button A.

9.

Press the the K/L Buttons

on the

remote to enter the distance from the surround speakers to your listening position. Press the OK Button A when this is complete.

10.When all adjustments have been made, the unit will return to normal operation in five seconds.

Night Mode Settings

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. Note that the Night mode is only available when the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected.

To adjust the Night mode setting press the Input Source Selector A on the front or 5 on the remote and select an input that is associ- ated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode.

Next press the Night button O on the remote. When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGE(Dynamic Range) followed by the current setting (MID, MAX, OFF) will appear in the Main Information Display F. Press the

K/L buttons within five seconds to select the desired setting:

OFF: When OFF is shown in the display, the Night mode will not function.

MID: When MID is shown in the display, a mild compression will be applied.

MAX: When MAX is shown in the display, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied.

When you want to use the Night mode feature, we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later, if desired.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity.

NOTE: 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, a special 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 surround speakers to oper- ate 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surround mode separately. This allows you to compensate for level differences between speakers, that may also vary with the surround mode selected, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected. Note that adjustments made for any surround mode are effective with all inputs associated with that surround mode.

Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be turned down at first.

For the easiest set-up, follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often:

1.Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their “large” or “small” settings (as outlined above) and turn off the OSD system if it is in use.

2.Adjust the volume so that it is at -15, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display F.

To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position. As the adjust- ment must be made for each surround mode, it is best to select any input associated with any Dolby Pro Logic II mode, make the adjustment for that surround mode, then step through all inputs you´re using (and thus through all sur- round modes associated with the inputs) and repeat the adjustment when any surround mode appears that has not yet been adjusted.

1.Select any input associated with any Dolby Pro Logic II surround mode by pressing the Input Source Selector A 5 until the Pro Logic II Surround Mode Indicator D on the frontdisplay lights up.

2. Press and hold the Tone button on the remote for more than 3 seconds. The words T-T FL 0DB will appear in the Main Information Display F.

3.The test noise will immediately begin to circulate in the speakers in a clockwise rotation, pausing at each position for two seconds. As the test noise rotates the speaker positions FL, C, FR, SR, SL (Front Left, Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left) will be shown in the Main Information Display F. As an added assist, while the test noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicat- ed in the Speaker/Channel Indicators 5 by a blinking letter within the correct channel. Turn up the volume now until you can hear the noise clearly.

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Contents System Table of Contents Unpacking Safety InformationImportant Safety Information `  Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVDB DVD Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly This indicator is not activeSee page 23 for more information Random DVD Press for Random playback in random order ButtonAs the audio source Function ListFollowing order Front Panel Controls Tuning Tuner Band SelectorSurround Mode Selector D Surround Mode Indicators English Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Audio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsOutput jacks Subwoofer OutputVideo Equipment Connections Settings to be Made With Each Input Used System ConfigurationPlug the Power Cable Input SetupPress the OK button a Speaker SetupButtons so that SUB LFE appears in the display If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Output Level Adjustment Press the Delay Button BNight Mode Settings Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls Surround Mode Selection Controls and Use of HeadphonesOperation Basic OperationDigital Audio Playback While a mode name is still visibleDolby Digital PCM Audio PlaybackSurround Mode Types Digital Status IndicatorsSelector button and then using the K/L Selecting a Digital SourceOutput Level Trim Adjustment Night ModeRecord mode Tape RecordingChannel Direct Input Memory BackupDisplay Brightness Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS TuningRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProcessor Reset Troubleshooting GuideMain Power Switch Remote sensor E is obscuredDivX TerminologyTerminology Features Open/Close Press this button to open or close the Disc Tray Main Information Display PlayChapter/Track Number Indicators ETime Indicators Disc Type IndicatorsLights when a disc is playing in the normal mode Lights when the disc is pausedDVD-Audio 2-Channel PCM Optical Digital Output Video OutputCoaxial Digital Output Component Video Outputs Connecting to a TV Only Setup and ConnectionsBefore connecting your DVD 28, please S separate video output connector sepaImportant Notes on Scart and RGB format Connecting to a ReceiverAnalog Audio Outputs to any analog Dolby Digital and DTS For your referenceDVD-Audio 6-Channel Audio Outputs toBasic Play Disc Playback FeaturesPlayback Basics Playing a DivX Movie Disc About DivX Movie FilesBefore playing DivX movie discs, please note the following Insert a disc and close the traySystem Defaults System SetupSet Up Menu System SettingsAudio Settings Outputs . Three settings are available Audio Adjustments SubmenuDigital Audio Outputs If your receiver or processor does not haveDelay Video SettingsComponent Video Outputs to maxi Composite VideoTest Screen TV Picture Adjustment with Test ScreenTest Screen Navigation Buttons to highlight Using the On-Screen Status DisplayPlayer Menu Navigation Button CD PlaybackUse the KLM N Navigation Button Use the KL Navigation Buttons toRepeat Play Video Off FeatureRandom Play Selecting a TrackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackSpecific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 28 Are MP3 or WMA Disc PlaybackUse the KLM N Navigation Buttons OK Button a to start the first trackJpeg Playback Buttons to explore the enlarged imageSymptom Possible Cause Solution TroubleShooting GuideHdmi Output Use 6-Channel Audio OutputsTechnical Specifications for AVR Technical Specifications for DVD English Harman Consumer Group, Inc

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