Harman-Kardon AVR65 - Manual (Page 19)

System Configuration
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AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98
When CEN SP LARGE is
selected, a full-range output will be
sent to the center speaker output,
and NO center channel signal will
be sent to the subwoofer output.
When CEN SP NONE is selected,
no signals will be sent to the center
channel output. The receiver will
operate in a “phantom” center
channel mode and center channel
information will be sent to the left
and right front channel outputs.
7. When you have completed your
selection for the center channel, press
the
Set button i ˜ , and then
press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g on the
remote or the Selector buttons ¸
on the front panel to change the
display to
SUR SPEAKER .
8. Press the Set button i ˜ again,
and then use the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g
on the remote or the Selector
buttons ¸ on the front panel to
select the option that best describes
your system based on the speaker
definitions shown above.
When SUR SP SMALL is
selected, low-frequency surround
channel 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 surround speaker.
When SUR SP LARGE is selected,
a full-range output will be sent to the
surround channel outputs, and NO
surround channel signals will be sent
to the subwoofer output.
When SUR SP NONE is selected,
surround sound information will be
split between the front left and front
right outputs. Note that for optimal
performance when no surround
speakers are in use, the Dolby 3
Stereo mode should be used instead
of Dolby Pro Logic.
9. When you have completed your
selection for the surround channel,
press the
Set button i ˜ , and
then press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g on
the remote or the Selector buttons
¸ on the front panel to change the
display to S W SPEAKER .
10. Press the Set button i ˜ , and
then press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g on
the remote or the Selector buttons
¸ on the front panel to select the
option that best describes your system.
Select S-W SP ON if a subwoofer
is connected to your system.
Select S-W SP OFF if a sub-
woofer is NOT connected to your
system. Note that when no sub-
woofer is selected, low-frequency
sounds below 100Hz will be sent
to the front left/right speakers,
provided that the selection in step 4,
above, has been set to
LARGE .
Otherwise, no low-frequency sounds
will be heard. This option is not
available when the front, center or
surround speakers are set to
SMALL .
11. When all speaker selections have
been made, press the Set button i
˜ to return to normal operation.
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of
the configuration process for any sur-
round sound product. It is particularly
important for a Dolby Digital receiver
such as the AVR65, as correct outputs will
ensure that you hear sound tracks in their
proper place with the proper intensity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners
are often confused about the operation
of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be
coming from each speaker, most of the
time there will be little or no sound in
the surround channels. This is because
they are only used when a movie director
or sound mixer specifically places sound
there to create ambiance, an effect or to
continue action from the front of the
room to the rear. When the output levels
are properly set it is normal for rear/
surround speakers to operate only
occasionally. Artificially increasing the
volume to the rear speakers may destroy
the illusion of an enveloping sound field
that duplicates the way you hear sound
in a movie theater or concert hall.
Before beginning the adjustment process
make certain that all speaker connections
have been properly made. The system
volume should be set to the level that
you will use during a typical listening
session. Finally, make certain that the
Balance Control 7 is set to the center
“12 o’clock” position.