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System Configuration

NOTE: When the front speakers are set to the LARGE option and the surround mode is set to "Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo, when an analog signal source is present it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or processed. If you have full-range front speakers and wish to remove all digital processing from the circuit path, select this configuration.

Important Note: When a speaker set with a subwoofer and two front satellites connected to the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s inputs must be connected to the Front speaker outputs ￿ and LARGE must be selected for the front speakers (and NONE for the sub- woofer, see below).

2.When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Set Button F to confirm your choice, followed by the ¤ Button D on the remote to move the cursor to

Center.

3.Press the Set Button F so that the line changes to show blue text, followed by the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote to select the option that best describes your center speaker, based on the speaker definitions shown below.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they are set to LARGE and Sub is turned off (see be- low). When Sub is on, low frequency center chan- nel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the sub- woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II Music mode is in use).

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center-channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” center channel mode. Center-channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs and the cen- ter channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output when L/R+LFE is selected in the Subwoofer line in this menu (see below). This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used. Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or Enhanced surround modes are selected a Center speaker must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode works well without a Center too.

4.When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Set Button F to confirm your choice, followed by the ¤ Button D on the remote to move the cursor to Surround.

5.Press the Set Button F so that the line changes to show blue text, followed by the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on page 31.

When SMALL is selected, with all digital sur- round modes low-frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub is on. With any analog surround mode the rear bass feed depends on the mode selected and the setting of the Sub and front speakers.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with all analog and digital surround modes), and except with Hall and Theater modes, NO sur- round channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When NONE is selected, surround-sound infor- mation will be split between the front left and front right outputs. For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used.

When you are using surround back speakers with your system, press the ¤ Button D on the remote to move the cursor to Surr Back. This line serves two functions in that it not only configures the setting for the surround back channels when they are present, it also tells the AVR’s processing system to configure the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

When MAIN appears on this line, the surround back speakers are available for use in the main listening room. If MULTI appears instead, then the surround back speakers have been configured for multiroom operation, and they cannot be configured using this submenu. See page 47 for information on configuring the surround back channels for multiroom operation.

NOTE: In order to adjust the speaker settings for the surround back channels, a multichannel sur- round mode, such as Logic 7, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS Neo:6, 5-channel stereo, Hall 1 or 2 (5-channel) or Theater (5-channel), must first be selected, or a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source must be playing. This enables the system to activate the surround back processing mode.

Press the ‹ / › Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this page:

When NONE is selected, the system will adjust so that only 5.1-channel surround processing/ decoding modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used.

When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing/decoding modes are avail- able, and low-frequency information below the crossover point (identical with the one for the surround speakers) will be sent to the subwoofer output when the subwoofer is set to ON, or to the Front LEFT/RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF.

When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing/decoding modes are avail- able, and a full-range signal will be sent to the surround back channels, with no low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer output.

6.When you have completed your selection for the surround channels, press the Set Button F to confirm your choice, followed by the ¤ Button D on the remote to move the cursor to

Subwoofer.

7.Press the Set Button F so that the line changes to show blue text, followed by the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote to select the option that best describes your system.

The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speak- ers, particularly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB (LFE), which is the “on” posi- tion.

If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE, three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote so that NONE appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, all bass informa- tion will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers.

•If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both your main and sub- woofer speakers to take advantage of the special bass created for certain movies.

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Contents AVR 347 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety InformationInstallation Location CleaningUnpacking 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 Installation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsHdmi 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 Important Note for Adapter Cables Important Notes for S-Video connectionsTV, see item below Important Note for the Use SCART-Cinch AdaptersSystem and Power Connections Main Room Remote Control ExtensionBUS Installation Connections AC Power ConnectionsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup First Turn OnInput Setup Video Optical Source InputCoax Surround Setup Night Mode Settings Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQStereo-Direct Bypass Mode Stereo-Digital ModeNavigation Buttons E to highlight System Configuration Manual Setup Speaker Size SetupCenter System Configuration Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Up the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly When all channels have the same output levelIs then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Main menu appears on the screenSurround Mode Chart OperationDolby 3 Stereo ReferenceWide Main speakers and a subwooferUsing the Sleep Timer Basic OperationSource Selection Video Input SelectionControls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode SelectionVolume Up/Down Buttons Channel/8-Channel Direct InputDigital Audio Playback Dolby DigitalPCM Audio Playback 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 Using Tape RecordingPressing the DMP Selector Button Menu ButtonOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory BackupNormal output level adjustment for You may then navigate the menus as explained aboveSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom OperationMultiroom Or mute the output G Remote roomVideo Adjustments Video AdjustmentsAdvanced Features Front-Panel-Display FadeAdvanced Features Turn On Volume LevelSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesCode Readout Direct Code EntryLearning Codes from a Remote Erasing Learned CodesVID1/VCR VID3/TV VID2/CBL/SAT Press the Input Selector 45 buttonErasing Macro Commands Macro ProgrammingProgrammed Device Functions Press the AVR SelectorTransport Control Punch-Through Volume Punch-ThroughChannel Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List DVDAVR DVD Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1 is pushed Remote sensor Ú is obscuredTechnical Specifications Video Center Speaker SizeTable A4 Source Input Settings Harman Consumer Group, Inc

347 specifications

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