Harman-Kardon AVR 445 Advanced Features, Full-OSD Time-OutAdjustment, DMP/ TheBridgeTM Auto Power

ADVANCED FEATURES

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 445 by using a series of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap- pear from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector, which might happen if it were left on indefinitely. However, some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the on-screen display disappears.

With the ADVANCED menu on the screen (Figure 23) make certain that the cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© as needed. Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons D© until the desired time is displayed in seconds. Unlike most of the other options in this menu, this is a per- manent setting change, and the Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button œ. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button U∫ to exit the menu system.

DMP/ TheBridgeTM Auto Power

When using Harman Kardon’s optional TheBridgeTM iPod docking station, the normal operation is to have the iPod selected as the input source only when it is specifically chosen. However, you may set the AVR so that whenever the iPod is turned on, the AVR will also turn on automatically and set The Bridge as the input.

To change the setting, first make certain that the ADVANCED menu (Figure 23) is on the screen, and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is pointing to DMP AUTO POWER. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that ON is highlighted to have the AVR turn on in sync with an iPod, or OFF for standard operation.

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