Harman-Kardon AVR65 manual Output Level Adjustment

System Configuration

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When CEN SP 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 subwoofer output.

When CEN SP NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs.

7.When you have completed your selection for the center 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 SUR SPEAKER.

8.Press the Set button i÷again, and then use the Ú/ Û buttons g on 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 SUR SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround 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 surround speaker.

When SUR SP LARGEis selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When SUR SP NONE is selected, surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right outputs. Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic.

9.When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the Set button i÷, and then press the Ú/ Û buttons gon the remote or the Selector buttons

üon the front panel to change the display to SÐW SPEAKER.

10.Press the Set button i÷, and then press the Ú/ Û buttons gon the remote or the Selector buttons

üon the front panel to select the option that best describes your system.

Select S-W SP ON if a subwoofer is connected to your system.

Select S-W SP OFF if a sub- woofer is NOT connected to your system. Note that when no sub- woofer is selected, low-frequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the front left/right speakers, provided that the selection in step 4, above, has been set to LARGE. Otherwise, no low-frequency sounds will be heard. This option is not available when the front, center or surround speakers are set to SMALL.

11.When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button i ÷to return to normal operation.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any sur- round sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR65, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper intensity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance, an effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set it is normal for rear/ surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 7is set to the center “12 o’clock” position.

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