System Configuration

Once the speakers have been placed in the room

Using the On-Screen Display

much as 50 seconds by going to the SYSTEM

and connected, the remaining steps are to

When making the following adjustments, you

SETUP menu, and changing the item titled

program the system configuration memories.

FULL OSD TIME OUT.

may find them easier to make via the unit’s on-

Although it is necessary to assign input/output

The semi-OSD system is also available as a

screen display system. These easy-to-read

settings and surround mode choices manually, we

displays give you a clear picture of the current

system default, although it may be turned off by

recommend that you take advantage of the

status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,

using the SYSTEM SETUP menu. (See page

power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically

input or digital selection you are making.

39). With the semi-OSD system, you may make

select and enter the settings for all other audio

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you

adjustments directly, by pressing the buttons on

parameters. This will not only save you time; it

the front panel or remote control for the specific

have made a connection from the Video Monitor

will ensure that your room is calibrated and

parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change

Out jack ￿ on the rear panel to the composite

equalized with an accuracy not possible when

the digital input for any of the sources, press the

or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order

these settings are made manually. You are now

Digital Select Button ÛG and then any of

to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video input

ready to power up the AVR 155 to begin these

the Selector buttons / 7 or /¤ D on

must be selected on your video display. Note that

final adjustments.

 

the front panel or remote.

 

the on-screen menus are not available when a

 

 

 

First Turn On

 

component video display is in use.

 

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin

NOTE: The AVR 155 will not convert other types

 

of video to HDMI, and you will not be able to

 

these final adjustments.

 

 

 

view the on-screen displays using the HDMI con-

 

1. Plug the Power Cable ￿ into an unswitched

 

nection.

 

AC outlet.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen

 

2. Press the Main Power Switch

on the

 

menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display

 

rear of the receiver ON. Note that the Power

or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is

 

Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that

important that they not be left on the screen for an

Figure 1

the unit is in the Standby mode.

 

extended period of time. As with any video display,

System Setup

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

but particularly with projectors, constant display of

 

a static image such as these menus or video game

The AVR 155 features an advanced memory

main front-panel. If left in place, the film may

affect the performance of your remote control.

images may cause the image to be permanently

system that enables you to establish different

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the

“burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not

configurations for the speaker configuration,

covered by the AVR warranty and may not be

digital input, surround mode, delay times,

remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)

covered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

crossover frequencies and speaker setting for

and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top

The AVR has two on-screen display modes,

each input source. To ease the speaker setting,

of the battery compartment.

 

 

the same speaker setting can also be made for all

 

“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making

 

 

 

 

inputs. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor

 

 

configuration adjustments, it is recommended

 

 

the way in which you listen to each source and

 

 

that the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a

 

 

have the AVR memorize them. This means, for

 

 

complete status report or option listing on the

 

 

example, that you may associate different

 

 

screen, making it easier to view the available

 

 

surround modes and analog or digital inputs with

 

 

options and make the settings on the screen. The

 

 

different sources, or set different speaker configu-

 

 

Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

 

 

rations with the resultant changes to the bass

 

 

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the

 

 

management system or the use of the center

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System

menu selections are not shown in the Infor-

speaker and/or the Subwoofer. Once these

Power Control 2 or the Input Source

mation Display Ò. When the full OSD menu

settings are made, they will automatically be

Selector % on the front panel, or via the

system is used, OSD ON will appear in the

recalled whenever you select that input.

remote by pressing the Power On Button

Main Information Display Ò to remind you

However, we recommend that the first time you

3, AVR Selector 5 or any of the Input

that a video display must be used.

use the AVR, you take advantage of the simplicity

Selectors 46 on the remote. The Power

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-

of configuring the system using the EzSet/EQ

Indicator 3 will turn white to confirm that

tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the

process, which takes the guesswork out of speak-

the unit is on, and the Main Information

on screen display will show a single line of text

er size and delay settings, and balances the

Display Ò will also light up.

 

 

with the current menu selection. That selection

speaker output levels to tailor the AVR’s sound

 

 

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

will also be shown in the Main Information

presentation to your specific system and room.

buttons 4 to turn the unit on, press the AVR

Display Ò.

Before beginning the EzSet/EQ procedure, there

Selector 5 to have the remote control the AVR

The full OSD system can always be turned on or

are a few adjustments that need to be made to

functions.

 

ensure accurate results.

 

off by pressing the OSD button L. When this

 

 

 

 

 

button is pressed the MASTER MENU

The factory default settings for the AVR 155 have

 

 

(Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made

all inputs configured for an analog audio input

 

 

from the individual menus. Note that the menus

except for the DVD input, where the Coaxial

 

 

will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the

Digital Input ￿ is the default and the Video 2

 

 

latest action was made on the screen menu, then

input, where the Optical Digital Audio Input

 

 

they will “time-out” and disappear from the

￿ is the default. Once the DSP processing sys-

 

 

screen. The time-out may be increased to as

tem is used for the first time for any input, the

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17

ENGLISH

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Harman-Kardon AVR 155 owner manual System Configuration, Using the On-Screen Display, First Turn On, System Setup

AVR 155 specifications

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One of the key features of the AVR 155 is its ability to deliver robust multi-channel audio. It comes equipped with a 5.1 channel setup, allowing you to immerse yourself in surround sound while enjoying movies, music, or gaming. With a total power output of 375 watts, the AVR 155 can drive a variety of speakers efficiently, ensuring clear, dynamic sound reproduction across frequencies.

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The AVR 155 boasts an intuitive on-screen display through its user interface, making navigation of settings and options straightforward. With options to customize sound settings, including bass management and room correction, users have complete control over their listening environment.

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