Harman-Kardon AVR 125 System Configuration, System Setup, Speaker Setup, Press the Set Button o

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

5.Turn the AVR 125 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg 35 on the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Û will also light up.

System Setup

The AVR 125 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 125 memorize those settings. This means, for example, 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 125 have all inputs configured for an analog source (except for the DVD input, which has the Coaxial Digital Input 1 · as the default), Stereo as the surround mode, all speaker positions set to “small,” and a subwoofer con- nected. 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 ana- log inputs, the type of speakers installed and the sur- round mode specifics. Remember that since the AVR 125 memorizes the settings for each input indi- vidually, 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 remain- ing 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 125 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 set- tings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeak- ers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, fre- quency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small” speak- ers 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 specifi- cations in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

With the AVR 125 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers:

1.Put the AVR 125 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote, until DOLBY PRO LOGIC II – MOVIE 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. FNT SPKR will appear in the Main Information Display F.

3.Press the Set Button o 21 .

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 definitions 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 output 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 o 21 , and then press the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to C SPKR.

6.Press the Set Button o 21 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 C SMALL is selected, low-frequency center-channel sounds will be sent to the sub- woofer 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.

When C LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center-channel low-frequency information will be sent to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 125 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

When C NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center-channel output.

7.When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Set Button o 21 , and then press the ‹/› Buttons n 30 on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to SR SPKR.

8.Press the Set Button o 21 again, and then 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 SR SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround-channel sounds will be sent to the sub- woofer 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 SR LARGE is selected, a full-range out- put will be sent to the surround-channel outputs, and NO surround-channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

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

9.When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the Set Button o 21 , and then press ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to S-W SPKR.

10.Press the Set Button o 21 , and then press the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system.

The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers, particu- larly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB, which is the “ON” position.

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