Set Up The Avr; Turn On The Avr; Using The On-Screen Menu System; Configure The Avr For Your Speakers - Harman Kardon AVR 1700 Owner's Manual

AVR

Set Up the AVR

Turn On the AVR

1. Set the rear-panel main power switch to "on." (the front-panel power indicator will
glow amber.)
2. press the front-panel power button.
main power
Switch
unless you will not be using the AVr for an extended period of time, leave the main power
switch set to "on." when the main power switch is turned off, any settings you have
programmed will be preserved for up to four weeks.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message
display, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a short
circuit ("+" and "–" wires touching). If none is found, bring the unit to an
authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before
using it again.

Using the On-Screen Menu System

Although it's possible to configure the AVr using only the remote and the front-panel
message display, it is easier to use the on-screen menu system.
to access the menu system, press the oSd button on the remote. the master menu will
appear. (note: If you have only used a composite video connection to your tV, the oSd
menus will not appear on your tV. follow the steps below using the receiver's front-panel
display.)
M A S T E R M E N U
S o u r c e S e l e c t
S o u r c e S e t u p
S u r r o u n d M o d e
E z S e t / E Q
M a n u a l S e t u p
N e t w o r k
S y s t e m S e t u p
the master menu consists of seven submenus: Source Select, Source Setup, Surround
Mode, EzSet/EQ, Manual Setup, Network and System Setup.
use the up/down/left/right buttons on the remote to navigate the menu system, and
press the ok button to select a menu or setting line, or to enter a new setting.
the current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the front-panel message display,
as well as on screen.
to return to the previous menu, press the remote control's back button.
most users should follow the instructions in this Set Up the AVR section to configure
a basic home theater system. you may return to these menus at any time to make
additional adjustments, such as those described in the Advanced Functions section, on
pages 23 through 27.
before you begin initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display and all source devices
should be connected to the AVr. you should be able to turn on the AVr and view the master
menu when you press the oSd button. If necessary, reread the Making Connections
section and the beginning of this section before continuing.
power
button

Configure the AVR for Your Speakers

NOTE: If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system, do not use the EzSet/
EQ process. Instead, proceed as described in Manual Speaker Setup, on page 24.
1. Plug the supplied EzSet/EQ microphone into the AVR's Headphone connector.
EzSet/EQ Microphone
(supplied)
2. place the microphone at ear height in your listening position. the microphone features
a threaded insert on the bottom for mounting on a camera tripod.
3. Set the volume control on your subwoofer to approximately the halfway point.
4. turn on your tV and select the tV input where you connected the AVr in Connect Your
TV or Video Display, on page 13.
5. press the remote control's oSd button. the AVr's on-screen display (oSd) master
menu will appear on the tV.
NOTE: If you have only used a composite video connection to your TV, the OSD
menus will not appear on your TV. Follow the steps below using the receiver's
front-panel display.
M A S T E R M E N U
S o u r c e S e l e c t
S o u r c e S e t u p
S u r r o u n d M o d e
E z S e t / E Q
M a n u a l S e t u p
N e t w o r k
S y s t e m S e t u p
6. Use the remote's arrow and OK buttons to select "EzSet/EQ."
E z S e t / E Q
P l a c e m i c r o p h o n e a t l i s t e n i n g
p o s i t i o n a n d p l u g i n t o H e a d p h o n e
J a c k .
D o y o u w a n t t o s t a r t E z S e t / E Q ?
Y e s
N o
7. Select "yeS." the Speaker configuration menu will appear.
E z S e t / E Q
S p e a k e r c o n f i g u r a t i o n .
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C a n c e l
Set Up the AVR
AVr
headphone
connector
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