Harman-Kardon 347 owner manual Surround Setup

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System Configuration

The first line controls whether or not the bass/ treble tone controls are in the signal path. The normal default is for them to be in-line, but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for “flat” response, first make certain that the Tone In line is highlighted in blue, and press the Set Button F, followed by the ‹ / › Navigation Button E so that OUT is highlighted in blue text.

If you wish to leave the tone controls in the sig- nal path, the amount of boost or cut for bass and treble may be adjusted by pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D so that the Bass- or Treble line is highlighted in blue. Next, press the Set Button F followed by the ‹ / › Navigation Button E until the desired setting is shown.

The video mode setting is used only with a fully analog video path (composite, S-video or component video). It has no effect on HDMI sources and video displays. Due to the design of some analog video displays and the nature of the video standard, there may be timing issues with the AVR. If you observe some minor video instability when using the AVR’s analog video outputs, try changing the Video Mode setting to Mode B. If you continue to observe problems, connect your source device’s video output directly to the video display, or consider upgrading to an HDMI-capable display.

Surround Setup

The next step for that input is to set the sur- round mode you wish to use with that input. Since surround modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish – you may change it later. The Surround Mode chart on page 37-38 may help you select the mode best suited to the input source selected. For example you may select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources. In the case of inputs such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo, if that is your preferred listening mode for standard stereo sources, where it is unlikely that surround encoded material will be used. Alternatively, the 5 Channel Stereo or Logic 7 Music mode may also be a good choice for stereo-only source material.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full-OSD on-screen menus. Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons D to highlight the Surround tab, and press the Set Button

Fto access the SURROUND SETUP menu, as shown in Figure 9. With the Surround Mode line highlighted, press the Set Button F to change the surround

mode group. Use the ‹/› Buttons E to scroll through the options, and press the Set Button F when the desired mode group appears.

Navigate to the Mode line and follow the same procedure to select an individual mode.

Figure 9

Each of the option lines on this menu selects the surround mode category, and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options. The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system.

When the Surr Back line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 25) is set to NONE the AVR will be configured for

5.1-channel operation, and only the modes appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear.

When the Surr Back line of the SPEAK- ER SETUP menu (Figure 25) is set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR will be config- ured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and addi- tional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and 7 STEREO or Logic 7 7.1 will appear. In addition, the modes DTS ES (Discrete) and DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ES Matrix) available in the AVR 347 will not appear unless a digital source is playing the correct bitstream.

In addition, some of the modes available in the AVR will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream.

Remember that when you use only a single, surround back speaker, you will get the benefits of a 6.1/7.1 system, but with only one speaker installed at the back of the room. The mode indications will show 7.1 in some cases, but no additional adjustment is needed for 6.1 operation. Remember that the AVR will combine the left and right surround back channel information present in 7.1 modes such as Logic 7/7.1 and 7-channel stereo, outputting the information as a single surround back channel.

Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is selected and playing, the AVR will select the appropriate surround mode automatically, no matter which surround mode was selected for that input as default.

On the Dolby Surround mode, the selection choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II or llx Music, Dolby Pro Logic II or llx Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby 3 Stereo. The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are only available when the system is set for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to “Small” or “Large” as described on page 31. When a disc is playing that contains a special “flag” signal in the digi- tal audio data stream, the EX mode will be selected automatically. It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote controls as shown on page 41.

A complete explanation of these modes is found on Page 37-38. Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is selected there are additional set- tings available for the Night mode that are asso- ciated with the surround mode only, not with the input. That´s why these settings must be made only once, not with each input in use. They are described later in the next main chapter.

When the Mode line is highlighted in blue, press the Set Button F and the ‹/› Navigation Buttons E to select the desired Dolby surround mode, again remember- ing that the choice of available modes will vary with the type of program material being played and the number of speakers in your system configuratioin.

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music is selected as the listening mode, three special settings appear in the menu to tai- lor the sound field to your listening room envi- ronment and your individual taste and prefer- ences.

•Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front sound- stage between the center and front left/right speakers. The lower settings spread the center channel sound more broadly into the left and right channels. A higher number (up to “7”) produces a tighter center channel presenta- tioin.

•Dimension: This setting alters the perceived depth of the surround field by creating a shallower presentation that appears to move sounds toward the front of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears to move the center of the sound field toward the back of the room. The setting of “O” is a neutral default, with the range of adjustment shown as “R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3” for a shallower, front-oriented sound.

•Panorama: Switch this setting on or off to add an enveloping wrap-around presentation that increases the perception of sound along the sides of the room.

26SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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Contents AVR 347 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Installation LocationCleaning Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surfaceHeadphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel ControlsDigital Input Selector When playing a # Preset Stations Selector Press thisSee page 44 for more information on the Channel Indicators Rear Panel Connections Digital Audio Outputs Connect these Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions See page 46 for more information Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Changers Zone II.2 Remote Control FunctionsChange the input Zone II.2 Remote Control Functions Hdmi Connections Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Hdmi Input ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections With the AVR 347 turned off, connectVideo Video In/Out jacks, if it´s a recording VCR Scart A/V ConnectionsVideo Connection Notes TV, see item below Important Note for Adapter CablesImportant Notes for S-Video connections Important Note for the Use SCART-Cinch AdaptersBUS Installation Connections System and Power ConnectionsMain Room Remote Control Extension AC Power ConnectionsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Setup System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display First Turn OnInput Setup Video Optical Source InputCoax Surround Setup Night Mode Settings Stereo-Direct Bypass Mode Configuring the Surround Off Stereo ModesAutomated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ Stereo-Digital ModeNavigation Buttons E to highlight System Configuration Manual Setup Speaker Size SetupCenter System Configuration Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Up the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearlyWhen all channels have the same output level Main menu appears on the screenSurround Mode Chart OperationWide Dolby 3 StereoReference Main speakers and a subwooferSource Selection Using the Sleep TimerBasic Operation Video Input SelectionVolume Up/Down Buttons Controls and Use of HeadphonesSurround Mode Selection Channel/8-Channel Direct InputPCM Audio Playback Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital Selecting a Digital SourceIncoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes Surround Mode TypesDigital Bitstream Indicators Incoming Signal Available Surround Modes PCM Playback IndicationsSee Figure Speaker/Channel IndicatorsNight Mode Pressing the DMP Selector Button UsingTape Recording Menu ButtonNormal output level adjustment for Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsMemory Backup You may then navigate the menus as explained aboveSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom OperationMultiroom Or mute the output G Remote roomAdvanced Features Video AdjustmentsVideo Adjustments Front-Panel-Display FadeSemi-OSD Settings Advanced FeaturesTurn On Volume Level Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Basic Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS TuningTuner Operation RDS Display OptionsCode Readout Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote with Codes Direct Code EntryVID1/VCR VID3/TV VID2/CBL/SAT Learning Codes from a RemoteErasing Learned Codes Press the Input Selector 45 buttonProgrammed Device Functions Erasing Macro CommandsMacro Programming Press the AVR SelectorTransport Control Punch-Through Volume Punch-ThroughChannel Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List DVDAVR DVD Power Switch 1 is pushed Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Remote sensor Ú is obscuredTechnical Specifications Video Center Speaker SizeTable A4 Source Input Settings Harman Consumer Group, Inc

347 specifications

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