Harman-Kardon AVR 120 17SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, System Setup, Speaker Setup, System Configuration

System Configuration

You are now ready to power up the AVR 120 to begin these final adjustments.

1.Plug the Power Cord ° into an unswitched AC outlet.

2.Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3.Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control.

4.Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are on the bottom of the battery compartment.

5.Turn the AVR 120 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector for any of the Input Selectors egon the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Ûwill also light up.

System Setup

The AVR 120 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the bass management, digital input, surround mode, delay times and output levels for each input source. This flexibility enables you to custom-tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 120 memorize those settings. This means, for exam- ple, that you may use different output levels or trims for different sources, or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input.

The factory default settings for the AVR 120 have all inputs configured for an analog source (except for the DVD input, which has the Coaxial Digital Input 1 e as the default), Stereo as the surround mode, all speaker positions set to “small,” and a subwoofer connected. Before using the unit, you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics. Remember that since the AVR 120 memorizes the settings for each input individually, you will need to make these adjustments for each input used. However, once they are made, further adjustment is only required when system components are changed.

Once you have completed the settings for the first input, many settings may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. Remember that once the settings are entered for one input, they must be completed for all other input sources in your system.

Speaker Setup

These adjustments tell the AVR 120 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) informa- tion. 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 to 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 AVR 120 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers:

1.Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel or by press-

ing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote, until PRO LOGIC II appears in the Main Information Display

F and the Pro Logic II Indicator D lights.

2.Press the Speaker Select Button 31 27 on the remote or front panel. The words FNT SPEAKER will appear in the Main Information Display F.

3.Press the Set Button o21 .

4.Press the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the type of speakers you have at the left-front and right- front positions, as described by the defini- tions shown in the preceding section.

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 out- put will be sent to the front-left and front- right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

5.When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Set Button o21 , and then press the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER.

6.Press the Set Button o21 again, and use the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote, or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel, to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown in the preceding section.

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

When CEN LARGE is selected, a full- range output will be sent to the center- speaker output, and NO center-channel sig- nal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

17SYSTEM CONFIGURATION