Harman-Kardon AVR65 manual Basic Operation, Using the On-Screen Display, Semi-OSD

Operation

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Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The follow- ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR65:

•When using the AVR65 for the first time, it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is in standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control 2on the front panel or the Power button con the remote. Note that the Power Indicator 3will turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote kor front panel 9)!@#$.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listen- ing session simply press the System Power Control 2on the front panel or the Power button con the remote. Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet

Ýwill be shut off and the Power Indicator 3will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3.

When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch 1. Note that all preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch 1for more than two weeks.

Using the On-Screen Display

The AVR65 is equipped with a powerful on-screen display system that makes it easy to view the current status of the unit, or to have messages appear to confirm any functional change, such as a volume increase, input source selection, or sur- round mode selection. Two modes of on-screen display are available, a “semi- OSD” mode that only displays a message when some aspect of the operation is changed, and a “full-OSD” mode that displays a complete status report on the unit’s current condition.

Semi-OSD

In the semi-OSD mode a one-line message will appear at the bottom of the screen when changes are made to the unit’s operational status. to activate

the semi-OSD mode, press the OSD button oonce. A confirmation mes- sage (Figure 5) will appear briefly at the bottom of your video display to remind you that this feature is turned on. The message will time-out and disappear after a few seconds.

S E M I O S D O N

Figure 5

When semi-OSD is activated, brief messages will confirm changes to the volume, input source, surround mode or when the tuner’s frequency is changed. These messages will appear at the bottom of the display screen, and then disappear.

To turn off the Semi-OSD mode after it has been activated, simply press the OSD button oonce. When the SEMI OSD OFF message appears, the on-screen displays are de-activated.

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