Harman-Kardon HA160-0004-A manual Balance

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The first adjustment is Treble Cut, which rolls off the high-frequency level of the output signal at specific frequencies in accordance with the chart shown in Appendix C. To reduce the amount of high-frequency information, make certain that the Treble Cut line is highlighted, and use the Ü and Ý Menu Control buttons i to create the desired level. Note that since this is a subtractive filter, the on-screen indications are shown as negatives, such as -2 dB. When the desired Treble Cut has been selected, press the Û Menu Control button to move to the next line.

The Bass Boost adjustment enables you to boost the level of low-frequency content in accordance with the chart shown in Appendix C. To increase the amount of low- frequency information, make certain that Bass Boost is highlighted and use the Ü and Ý Menu Control buttons i to create the desired level. Note that since this is an additive function, the on-screen indications are shown as positives, such as +2 dB. When the desired Bass Boost has been selected, press the

ÛMenu Control button to move to the next line.

The Subwoofer Trim option gives you the opportunity to change the actual volume level of the subwoofer out- put above or below that of the other channels. This is different from the adjustments made at the Input Level menu, where you are adjusting the electrical balance between the 2.0 and your amplifiers. Here, the adjust- ment is a true volume level change. To change the subwoofer trim, make certain that Subwfr Trim is highlighted and use the Ü and Ý Menu Control buttons i to adjust the level. When the desired level is established press the Û Menu Control button to move to the next line.

The Center control allows you to select the Center Channel option for this input. This is an override to the normal settings for the selected mode. Make certain that the Effects Menu is on the screen and that the Center line is highlighted.

Use the Ü and Ý Menu Control buttons i to select from among the following options:

Normal leaves the center setting as it would be for the mode selected.

Wide creates a slightly diffused center sound stage by feeding a small amount of the center channel signal into the front left and right speakers.

Boost provides a 2dB boost above the calibrated level for the center channel to create the effect of a narrowly focused center soundstage.

OFF turns off the center channel speaker position for this input. That creates a very “wide” or phantom center channel soundfield.

When the desired center mode is on the screen, press the

ÛMenu Control button i to enter the setting and move to the next adjustment on this menu.

The Surround option enables you to turn off the surround speakers for this input. Use the Ü or Ý Menu Control buttons i to leave the surround speakers on, or to turn them off.

To move to the final default adjustment on the Effects Menu, press the Û Menu Control button i until

Balance

> is highlighted. Press the

ÝMenu Control button i to move to the Balance Adjust screen.

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Contents HKSIG20 Page Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner Staple or clip your original invoice here. Û Introduction Important Safety Information Moving The Unit Unpacking and InstallationCleaning Typographic ConventionsQuick-Start Instructions Equipment Required for Quick-Start InstallationQuick Start Quick Start Connection and SetupQuick Start Instructions Operating Hints Standby LED Front Panel ControlsFront Panel Controls ÞÝÜ Rear Panel ConnectionsOptical Digital Audio Inputs Connect Volume Volume Remote Control OperationMemorized Remote Control Operation Remote Control Operation To change the batteries Remote Control ProgrammingRemote Control Range Loading BatteriesTV, Vid 1, Vid 2, Vid 3, Tuner, CD, Tape Programmable KeysResetting the Remote Memory Audio Inputs System InstallationInput Connections Audio Outputs System and Accessory InputsOutput Connections Video InputsRecord Outputs System Accessory ConnectionsSpeaker Placement System ConfigurationSpeaker Selection and Placement Signature Series Ver Configuring Your SystemPower Off Standby TVVol Dolb y ProLo gic Speaker SetupSignature Series Power On Standby Figure OSD-3 Distances Menu Control button i until SpeakerFigure OSD-5 Source ConfigurationInput Assignment Surround Mode AssignmentVideo Detect Input Level AdjustEffects Effects SetupInput Level Set Input Levels Input Level RefBalance Figure OSD-9 Balance 0 LF F/B 6 BAKPower-Up State Advanced SetupTurn-On Volume System Control and Unit ID Standby When this option is selected,Figure OSD-11 Display OptionsFigure FPD-7 Display Options Video Fmt NtscTurn On/Turn Off Volume Control and MuteOperating the Signature Video Mute Dolby ProLogic Volume01 90.7 FM Vol Source SelectionTuner Vol Stereo DVDVol Dolb y D i g ital Surround Mode ChangeTreble Cut Direct Access ControlsSubwoofer Trim Bass BoostBalance Center Channel AdjustSurround Adjust Figure OSD-24 Display Status ReportTuner and Frequency Band Selection Tuner Operation02 89.9 FM . Vol Manual TuningFM Tuning Mode Selection Direct Access TuningÐÐ 90.7 FM . Vol 0110 Preset Tuning04 91.5 FM RDS TuningRDS Display 04 91.5 FM . Vol05 102.7 FM Search RDS Program Type Search04 91.5 FM . Vol RDS ID Figure OSD-33 Tuner MenuFigure OSD-36 Station Naming and Personal PreferencesInput Track Recording Simulcast OperationRecording Figure OSD-38 Selectable RecordingDigital Noise With DVD Players Troubleshooting GuideError Messages System ResetMenu Control button Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ChartTuner Factory PresetsSources Speaker Setup Advanced SettingsSources User WorksheetsSoftware Version Dolby Pro Logic Surround Mode DefinitionsDolby Digital Mono Dolby DigitalDolby Digital Late Night Movie Modes DTSMono + MonoStereo TOP Top 40 Music RDS Data SystemProgram Type Program Type Name PTY Abbreviation Treble Cut Bass BoostSurround Modes Signature 2.0 Processor/Tuner SpecificationsInputs OutputsGeneral Signal-To-Noise RatioTuner Section FM Description Subject Index Subject Index

HA160-0004-A specifications

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