Harman-Kardon manual Speaker Configuration, System Configuration, AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10/6/98

System Configuration

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Speaker Configuration

The first few adjustments tell the AVR65 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low- frequency (bass) information. For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small” speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers, but their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

With the AVR65 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers:

1.Put the AVR65 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro

Logic Selector î on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector yon the remote, followed by the Ú/ Û buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display U and the PRO LOGIC indicator F lights.

2.Press the Speaker button xùon the remote or front panel. The words FRNT SPEAKERwill appear in the Main Information Display U.

If you are using the on-screen display system, a display will appear indicating the status of each speaker (Figure 2).

M O D E : D O L B Y P R O L O G I C

F R O N T S P : L A R G E S M A L L C E N T E R S P : L A R G E S M A L L

N O N E

S U R R S P K : L A R G E S M A L L N O N E

S U B W O O F E R : O F F O N

M A S T E R V O L U M E : Ð 1 9 D B

Figure 2

3.Press the Set button i÷.

4.Press the Ú/ Û buttons gon the remote or the Selector buttons ü on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears to match the type of speakers you have at the left front and right front posi- tions, as described by the definitions shown below.

When SMALL is selected, low- frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option, and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full- range output will be sent to the front left and right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: If you are using the On- Screen Display system, the selected speaker option will appear in high- lighted video. The selection will change in response to the steps outlined on these pages.

5.When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Set button i÷, and then press the Ú/ Û buttons gon the remote or the Selector buttons ü on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER.

6.Press the Set button i÷again, and use the Ú/ Û buttons gon the remote, or the Selector buttons üon the front panel, to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above.

When CEN SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the center channel speaker.

AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98