User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR15

[. . . ] With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS decoding, the AVR15 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR15 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make the AVR easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take the time to read through this manual. [. . . ] When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGE (Dynamic Range) followed by the current setting (MID, MAX, OFF) will appear in the Main Information Display F. Press the K/L buttons C within five seconds to select the desired setting: OFF: When OFF is shown in the display, the MA X: When MAX is shown in the display, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied. When you want to use the Night mode feature, we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later, if desired. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the -configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity. NOTE: 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, a special 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 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surround mode separately. When you release the button, the circulation will resume after five seconds. Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the K/L buttons C on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. When all channels have the same output level, turn the Volume IV down to about -40dB, otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source's music starts to play. Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector 7 button again to turn the test tone off and complete the process. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjustment 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 A on the front panel or the appropriate Input Selectors 4 on the remote. When the indicator for any surround mode for which the level adjustment has not yet been made lights in the Main Information Display F or its Indicator will illuminate in the Surround Mode Indicators field D, 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. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 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. [. . . ] Press and release the AVR 5 or Input Selector button 4 for the device that will be used to change the transport function. The Program Indicator 2 will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry. Example: To control the transport of a CD player while the remote is set to control the TV, press the VID 2/TV Input Selector button 4and the Mute button X at the same time. Next, release them and press the Play button L, followed by the CD Input Selector button 4. Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR's remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function for either the VCR, TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote. [. . . ]