Harman-Kardon AVR 2000 owner manual On the remote only, not the main volume controls

System Configuration

3.The test noise will immediately begin to circu- late in the speakers in a clockwise rotation, pausing at each position for two seconds. As the test noise rotates the speaker positions FL, C, FR, RS, LS (Front Left, Center, Front Right, Right Surround, Left Surround) will be shown in the Main Information Display X. As an added assist, while the test noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicat- ed in the Speaker/Channel Indicators Pby a blinking letter within the correct channel. Turn up the volume now until you can hear the noise clearly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will have a much lower level than normal music, the volume must be lowered after the adjustment for all channels is made, but BEFORE you turn the test tone off.

NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 2000 off using the Main Power Switch

1and check the speaker wiring to make cer- tain that each speaker is connected to the cor- rect output terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press the ⁄/¤ buttons Con the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level. Note that when one of the ⁄/¤ buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the cir- culation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjust- ments should be made with the ⁄/¤ buttons

Con the remote only, NOT the main volume controls.

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone. To change the subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 28.

When all channels have the same output level, turn the Volume ( down to about -40dB, otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source’s music starts to play. After- wards press the Test Tone Selector ı7 button again to turn the test tone off and com- plete the process.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust- ment made will be effective for the surround mode currently selected, also when other inputs are selected using the same surround mode. To adjust the output level with all other surround modes used, step through all inputs you´re using by pressing the Source Selector buttons ! on the front panel or the appropriate Input Selectors 4on the remote. When the indica- tor for any surround mode for which the level adjustment has not yet been made lights in the Main Information Display Xor its green LED lights in the Surround Mode Indicators field ˆ, repeat the level adjustment described above. This will also allow you to compensate level differences between speakers, that may be different with each surround mode, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected.

Note: Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off mode, as no sur- round speakers are used (so level differences between the speakers in the room cannot occur). But to compensate level differences between stereo, VMAx and other surround modes (independently from the input selected) the outputs can be adjusted with the Level Trim Adjustment procedure, see page 28, also for the Surround Off (Stereo) and VMAx modes.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 2000 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material. These advanced settings are described on page 28 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time.

As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown above. Note that any settings changed at any time, will be stored in memory in the AVR 2000, also if it´s turned off completely, unless it will be reset (see page 46). The settings will either depend on the input (Speaker configuration, analog/digital input selection, surround mode) or on the surround mode selected (speaker output level), as described on previous pages.

Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 2000, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

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