Harman Kardon AVR 65 Owner's Manual page 19

When
CEN SP LARGE
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
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 button , and then
i ˜
Set
press the buttons
g
⁄ ¤
/
remote or the
Selector
on the front panel to change the
display to
SUR SPEAKER
8. Press the button
i ˜
Set
and then use the buttons
⁄ ¤
/
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
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.
AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98
System Configuration
is When
SUR SP LARGE
a full-range output will be sent to the
surround channel outputs, and NO
surround channel signals will be sent
to the subwoofer output.
is selected, When
SUR SP NONE
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,
on the press the
buttons then press the
¸
the remote or the
. on the front panel to change the
¸
display to
again,
10. Press the
g
then press the
the remote or the
on the front panel to select the
¸
option that best describes your system.
Select
S-W SP ON
is is connected to your system.
Select
S-W SP OFF
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
Otherwise, no low-frequency sounds
will be heard. This option is not
available when the front, center or
surround speakers are set to
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is selected,
is selected,
button , and
i ˜
Set
buttons on
g
⁄ ¤
/
buttons
Selector
.
S W SPEAKER
button , and
i ˜
Set
buttons on
g
⁄ ¤
/
buttons
Selector
if a subwoofer
if a sub-
.
LARGE
.
SMALL
11. When all speaker selections have
been made, press the button
Set
to return to normal operation.
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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
is set to the center
Balance Control 7
"12 o'clock" position.
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