Harman-Kardon AVR5 owner manual Delay Settings, System Configuration

System Configuration

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7.When the output is set to the proper level, wait until the test tone begins to circulate again, and use the steps outlined above to make any needed adjustments. Remember to press the Set button ó}after making any level adjustments so that the setting is entered into memory.

8.When all adjustments are completed, press the Test Tone button "ï again to return to normal operation.

Delay Settings

One aspect of the surround modes is the delay of audio signals between the front speakers and the rear speakers. Each surround mode is factory preset with a specific delay time, but it is possible to individually adjust the delay timing to custom tailor the sound to your individ- ual taste and the acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater.

The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms, but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of front channel sounds to become disconnected from surround channel sounds.

To resynchronize the front and surround channels, follow these steps:

1.Measure the distance from the listening/viewing position to the front speakers.

2.Measure the distance from the listening/viewing position to the surround speakers.

3.Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers.

a.When setting the delay time for the Dolby Digital surround mode, the optimal delay time is the resulting figure. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away, the optimal delay time is figured as 10–5=5. Thus, in this example, the delay should be set at five milliseconds.

b.When setting the delay time for the Pro Logic mode, take the result of the subtraction and add 15 to obtain the optimal delay time. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away, the optimal delay time is figured

as 10–5+15=20. Thus, in this example, the delay should be set at twenty milliseconds.

To set the delay times, follow these steps:

1.Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro

Logic Selector * on the front panel, or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote, until PRO LOGIC appears in the Information Display ø and the PRO LOGIC indicator lights.

2.Press the Delay button <ôon the remote or front panel. The word DELAY 20 will appear in the

Information Display ø.

3.Adjust the delay time by pressing the Delay button <ôon the remote or front panel until the delay time fig- ure closest to the number calculated using the formula entered above appears in the display.

4.Once the desired setting appears, do not press the button again; the unit will return to normal operation in five seconds.

Congratulations! You have now completed the setup, adjustment and calibration of the AVR5. You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home-theater listening.