Harman Kardon AVR 240 Owner's Manual page 30

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Note that any time a given surround mode is selected,
even for a different source input, these output level
settings will be used. However, the output levels must
be set independently for each surround mode, includ-
ing variations such as Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie versus
Dolby Pro Logic II-Music. Although this may seem to
be tedious, it is necessary in order to optimize the
AVR's performance when differing methods are
employed to steer the audio materials to the various
channels. However, the AVR will carry over the settings
for one mode to the same mode in a different channel
configuration, such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie and
Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie. If you wish, as a shortcut to
get started quickly, you may set the levels for Dolby
Pro Logic IIx-Movie and copy down those settings, re-
entering them for each of the Dolby modes and enter-
ing the settings only for those speakers which are
available for each mode. Later, it is recommended that
you adjust the output levels while listening to various
sources, as opposed to the test tone. See page 38
for more information on trimming the output levels
to external source material.
Buttons n until
To exit this menu, press the ⁄ / ¤
› cursor is next to the BACK TO
the on-screen
MASTER MENU line, and then press the Set
Button p to return to the MASTER MENU.
NOTE: The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the
normal test tone is in use. The subwoofer output level
may be adjusted when the channel levels are being
trimmed to an external program source rather than the
test tone, as shown on page 38.
Using the Semi-OSD System
The output levels may also be adjusted at any time
using the remote control and semi-OSD system. To
adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the Test
Button i. As soon as the button is pressed, the
test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The
correct channel from which the test noise should be
heard will be shown in the lower third of the video
screen and in the Lower Display Line Q. While the
test noise is circulating, the proper channel position will
also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel Input
Indicators O by a blinking letter within the correct
channel.
To adjust the output level, press the ⁄
n until the desired level is shown in the display or
on-screen. Once the buttons are released, the test
noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds.
When all channels have the same output level, press
the Test Button i again to complete the process.
If you find that the output levels are either uncomfort-
ably low or high, you may repeat the procedure, but
first adjust the master volume either slightly higher or
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lower (but not higher than 0dB) to compensate. Do
not adjust the volume during the procedure, as that will
cause the output levels to be higher or lower for only
some channels, resulting in uneven balance.
NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available for the
VMAx or Surround Off modes.
Additional Input Adjustments
After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode,
digital input (if any) and speaker type, go back to the
INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER
MENU (Figure 1) and enter the settings for each
input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital
input and surround mode will be different from one
input to the next, while the speaker type, crossover
frequency, Night mode and output level settings will
usually be the same and will automatically be carried
over when the previously configured surround modes
are selected. However, you will need to reenter the
delay and output level settings for each surround
mode.
When all settings and adjustments have been made,
press the OSD Button v to return to normal oper-
ation of the AVR.
Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have
been made, the AVR 240 is ready for operation. While
there are some additional settings to be made, these
are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis-
ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro-
gram material. These advanced settings are described
on pages 39–40 of this manual. In addition, any of
the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit
may be changed at any time. As you add new or dif-
ferent sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a
setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply fol-
low the instructions for changing the settings for that
parameter as shown in this section.
Having completed the setup and configuration process
for your AVR 240, you are about to experience the
finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!
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