Harman-Kardon AVR360 Mute Function, Sleep Timer, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Headphones

Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR and any source components).

Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between the TV and AVR, and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device.

Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR. Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last.

Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices.

OPERATION

Dolby Volume Calibration Offset

Calibration Offset is a feature of Dolby Volume that allows you to adjust the calibration of the AVR 460/AVR 360 to optimally match your speakers and listening environment. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is calibrated with the average speaker sensitivity in mind; however, different speakers may have different sensitivities. Use Calibration Offset to adjust the calibration of the AVR 460/AVR 360 according to the types of speakers you have.

The average home audio speaker sensitivity is 88dB SPL (8 ohms, 1 watt,

1 meter). Check the sensitivity specification for your loudspeakers, found in the owner’s manual or on the manufacturer’s Web site. If your speakers have a sensitivity rating greater than 88dB SPL, increase Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Calibration Offset by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB.

To adjust the Calibration Offset, press the AVR Settings Button and scroll to the System Setup menu, then select it. Scroll to the Dolby Volume Calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the M N Buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB.

Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically.

Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed. Each additional press of the Sleep Button increases the play time by 10 minutes, with a maximum of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer.

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half-brightness.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining play time will be displayed. Press the Sleep Button again to change the play time.

Audio Effects

Adjust the Dolby Volume setting, tone controls, LFE trim, equalization On/Off setting or MP3 enhancement to improve performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects submenu, as described in the Advanced Functions Manual.

It is recommended that you leave the settings at their default values until you are more familiar with your system.

Video Modes

The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine-tune the picture, if necessary, after making all adjustments on the video display. It is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. See the Advanced Functions Manual for detailed information.

Headphones

Plug the 1/4" (6,3 mm) plug on a pair of headphones into the front panel jack for private listening. The default Headphone bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones.

Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote, to switch to Harman Headphone virtual surround processing, which emulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available for the headphones.

Source Selection

Press the front-panel Source List Button. Use the KL Buttons to scroll through the sources. Using the on-screen menus, press the Setup Button, highlight “Source Select” and press the OK Button. Scroll to the desired source in the slide-in menu and press the OK Button.

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the remote.

The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and any other settings made during setup.

The source name, the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and the surround mode will appear on the front panel. The source name and surround mode will also appear on screen.

VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

If there is no picture:

Check the source selection and video input assignment.

•• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection.

•• Check the video input selection on the display device (TV).

•• Press the front-panel Resolution Button and use the KL Buttons until the correct video output resolution is selected and a picture appears. The CANCEL message will appear. Press the L Button to view the ACCEPT option, then press the OK Button.

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