Harman-Kardon 13828 owner manual Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls

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System Configuration

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will have a much lower level than normal music, the volume must be lowered after the adjustment for all channels is made, BEFORE you turn the test tone off.

NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR off using the Main Power Switch and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press

the K/L buttons on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level. Note that when one of the K/L buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the circulation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the K/L

buttons on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls.

When all channels have the same output level, turn the Volume I7 down to about –40dB, otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source’s music starts to play.

Afterwards press the Tone Button button again to turn the test tone off and complete the process.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjustment made will be effective for the surround mode currently selected, also when other inputs are selected using the same surround mode. To adjust the output level with all other surround modes used, step through all inputs you´re using by pressing the Source Selector buttons A on the front panel or the appropriate Input Selectors 5 on the remote. When the indicator for any surround mode for which the level adjustment has not yet been made lights in the Main Information Display

For its Indicator will illuminate in the Surround Mode Indicators field D, repeat the level adjustment described above. This will also allow you to compensate level differences between speakers, that may be different with each surround mode, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material. These advanced settings are described on page 21 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time.

As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown above. Note that any settings changed at any time, will be stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned off completely, unless it will be reset (see page 34). Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

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Contents System Table of Contents Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD ` This indicator is not active See page 23 for more informationB DVD Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly Button Random DVD Press for Random playback in random orderFunction List Following orderAs the audio source Tuning Tuner Band Selector Surround Mode Selector D Surround Mode IndicatorsFront Panel Controls English Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Output jacks Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Subwoofer OutputVideo Equipment Connections Plug the Power Cable System ConfigurationSettings to be Made With Each Input Used Input SetupButtons so that SUB LFE appears in the display Speaker SetupPress the OK button a If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Press the Delay Button B Night Mode SettingsOutput Level Adjustment Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls Operation Controls and Use of HeadphonesSurround Mode Selection Basic OperationDolby Digital While a mode name is still visibleDigital Audio Playback PCM Audio PlaybackSelector button and then using the K/L Digital Status IndicatorsSurround Mode Types Selecting a Digital SourceRecord mode Night ModeOutput Level Trim Adjustment Tape RecordingDisplay Brightness Memory BackupChannel Direct Input Tuner OperationRDS Display Options RDS TuningRDS Operation Program Search PTYMain Power Switch Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Remote sensor E is obscuredTerminology TerminologyDivX Features Main Information Display Play Open/Close Press this button to open or close the Disc TrayLights when a disc is playing in the normal mode Disc Type IndicatorsChapter/Track Number Indicators ETime Indicators Lights when the disc is pausedOptical Digital Output Video Output Coaxial Digital Output Component Video OutputsDVD-Audio 2-Channel PCM Before connecting your DVD 28, please Setup and ConnectionsConnecting to a TV Only S separate video output connector sepaConnecting to a Receiver Analog Audio Outputs to any analogImportant Notes on Scart and RGB format DVD-Audio For your referenceDolby Digital and DTS 6-Channel Audio Outputs toDisc Playback Features Playback BasicsBasic Play Before playing DivX movie discs, please note the following About DivX Movie FilesPlaying a DivX Movie Disc Insert a disc and close the traySet Up Menu System SetupSystem Defaults System SettingsAudio Settings Digital Audio Outputs Audio Adjustments SubmenuOutputs . Three settings are available If your receiver or processor does not haveComponent Video Outputs to maxi Video SettingsDelay Composite VideoTV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen Test ScreenTest Screen Using the On-Screen Status Display Player MenuNavigation Buttons to highlight Use the KLM N Navigation Button CD PlaybackNavigation Button Use the KL Navigation Buttons toRandom Play Video Off FeatureRepeat Play Selecting a TrackSpecific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 28 Are MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback MP3 or WMA Disc PlaybackJpeg Playback OK Button a to start the first trackUse the KLM N Navigation Buttons Buttons to explore the enlarged imageHdmi Output TroubleShooting GuideSymptom Possible Cause Solution Use 6-Channel Audio OutputsTechnical Specifications for AVR Technical Specifications for DVD English Harman Consumer Group, Inc

13828 specifications

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