Harman Kardon AVP-1A Owners Manual

Harman Kardon AVP-1A Manual

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  • Harman Kardon AVP-1A | Owners Manual - Page 1
    INSTALLATION MANUAL harrnan/kardm AVP1a CLORIPIN ffii 7: f _J I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 I AVP1A Digital Servo Logic Surround Processor harman/kardon
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    A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit. Important Information For The User Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
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    Instructions Manuals 1 A Step-By-Step "Quick Guide" 2 Motion Picture Sound: A Brief History 3 The Goal of LUCASFILM Home THX'" Cinema 4 Planning and Installation Guide 5 Model AVP1A Overview 6 Model AVP1A 29 Troubleshooting 30 Service and Limited Warranty 31 Model AVP1A
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    , and the AVP1A. • Installing your AVP1A • Calibrating and using your AVPIA • Fine Tuning your system The time you can save by having this information at your fingertips will more than pay for itself. IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL, A STEP-BY- STEP QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE IS PROVIDED ON
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    A Step-By-Step"Quick Guide" Installation of Your Model AVP1A I. You will require the following items: Left/right front speakers, two surround speakers laser or hifi VCR to verify system performance. 10. Read the rest of this manual for additional information regarding the fine tuning of your system!
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    room acoustics and sound system. In 1982, George Lucas gave his full support to create a new movie theatre sound system standard: the THX Sound System theatres and or studios. In 1986 the sales and rental of home video software equalled theatrical ticket sales. George Lucas found himself back where
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    to give the filmmaker a transparent path between his creation and the experience of the viewer. In general terms, this requires solving the problem of transferring sound from a large movie theatre or dubbing stage to a smaller home environment without compromising its character (a non-trivial task
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    Guides A Checklist For Planning and Installing Your Home THX Audio System. Introduction and Overview The AVP1A is the most advanced surround processor/control center yet produced, incorporating state of the art surround processing circuitry. The AVP1A Listening Parameters The AVP1A incorporates a
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    harman/kardon AVP1A The AVP1A THX controller incorporates a combination of existing technology and new, in large auditoriums). The entire controller package is a combination of: • Proprietary harman/kardon surround technology for use with both surround encoded and nonencoded stereo audio sources
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    of the original recording or the desired new venue. The AVP1A surround parameters are tailored for specific movie and music applications. recording. (An explanation of the Panorama function is found on page 16 in this manual.) The logic steering speed is "fast". In the Rock mode, you can expect
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    of sound from the film's optical soundtrack and provides performance identical to that of theatrical Dolby decoders. The proprietary harman/kardon discrete circuit topology used within the AVP1A delivers Pro Logic decoding with superb sonic quality. Audio signal delay settings range from 15 to 30 ms
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    be significantly reduced in size without any penalty in performance, allowing them to be more easily placed for the best imaging. The AVP1A includes a specific low frequency, steep-slope electronic crossover specifically designed to match the requirements of Home THX speakers. al•I•Ifiliattil• HOMO
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    appropriate crossover between the subwoofer(s) and the front speakers. The list of equipment needed for a complete harman/kardon Home THX Audio System installation is straightforward. • A AVP1A THX controller. • At least seven channels of amplification. • Identical THX left, center and right front
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    away from side walls. The front speakers have broad horizontal dispersion and it is best to minimize side wall reflections. SPEAKER PLACEMENT The AVP1A may be used with conventional, high quality speaker systems or with Home THX - certified loudspeaker systems. There are some general installation
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    a more diffuse surround sound effect, then aim the speakers across the back of the listening area. The THX de-correlation circuitry within the AVP1A will help to create the proper effect for motion picture listening but will be automatically defeated in other surround modes designed for listening to
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    operating functions of the AVP1A can be accessed replace the batteries inside the hand held remote control. If the AVP1A is installed behind your seating area or in an enclosed location, control remains operative. POWER: This button turns the AVP1A inputs/outputs on or off. Some digital section power
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    output or tape record output from the preamp or receiver should be connected to one of the six audio input on the AVP1A. The main audio outputs of the AVP1A are designed for use with either THX - certified or conventional speakers. The electronic crossover switch (on the back panel) must be engaged
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    HARMAN/KARDON BASIC HOME THX AUDIO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM Suggested room size: 5,000 cubic feet or less. Arrows indicate direction of audio signal path. Additional system configurations and options are described on the next page. RIGHT DIPOLE SURROUND HI Fl VCR LASERDISC CABLE-SAT. AVP1A
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    can be adjusted from 15 to 30 ms in the Pro Logic or THX Cinema modes, harman/kartion -A VP/A 5e,r, 1.4, ra P,PSSCI I-Vmp. I IBX ,rpo 5,•[ .• la in audio signal delay settings are automatically retained in the memory of the AVP1A. PANORAMA. Panorama settings may be adjusted from - 50 to + 50
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    Set-up & Calibration TESTING FOR PROPER SPEAKER POLARITY Proper polarity throughout the system is required before level calibration can be established. Wiring the loudspeakers in proper polarity is essential for precise localization of images and bass response - both important goals of the Home THX
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    are used it is very important that you observe proper polarity. Read the instructions packaged with the dipoles for additional installation and hookup or if you are only and right buttons) to disengage manual balance. OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION The AVP1A provides individual channel output level
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    level controls by ear. Use the built-in test noise generator in the AVP1A to adjust all volumes to sound the same as they cycle around the various speakers. The test signal is bandwidth-limited pink noise to minimize the problem of timbre shifts influencing the setting of levels. Even so, using non-
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    from dialog present in the surround channel. RE-EQUALIZATION CURVE: This circuit is a part of the AVP1A Home THX control system but is sometimes useful with other program sources. It can be manually switched in when using other surround parameters besides Home THX Cinema. When Home THX Cinema is
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    AVP1A can provide trigger signals for an outboard electrical control box to turn on the system electronics, lower or raise a projection screen, dim or raise room lighting, etc. Consult your dealer or harman/kardon for additional application information. DISPLAY CONTRAST CONTROL: This manual rotary
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    in this section are not necessary to achieve the kind of impact the AVP1A and a Home THX Audio System can provide. The following ideas and suggestions System installation. Rather, they are provided to solve occasional problems and to provide further enhancement possibilities. ROOM REFLECTIONS The
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    ineffective at lower frequencies. See the discussion on Standing Waves for more information about treating environments with low frequency response problems. EXCESSIVE USE OF ABSORPTIVE MATERIALS People are sometimes tempted to go overboard with absorptive material once they discover how powerful
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    The solution for slap echoes is usually a combination of absorption and diffusion. Specifically, placing absorptive material behind the front speakers (heavy drapes, fiberglass, dense foam) and diffusion in the rear of the room (bookcases, irregularly-shaped furniture, etc.) will deliver the
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    BACKGROUND NOISE The effect of background noise on system performance is dramatic, yet often overlooked. Most people might think of it as merely a minor inconvenience, yet it has a profound effect on the way we perceive sound. The presence of more-or-less constant background noise alters the way we
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    room tends to vibrate of its own accord. These resonances lead to uneven frequency response, the greatest problems being in the 60-150 Hz range for a typical domestic living room. (At lower frequencies in . Do not hesitate to use the professional services of an acoustician when you need them.
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    , along with the tens of thousands of wellrecorded stereo recordings available, provide a vast library of recorded music material for use with your AVP1A processor. A short list of film titles is provided below which provide exceptional audio mixes. * EXERCISE CAUTION! The bass energy and recorded
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    Troubleshooting Symptom No output from one or more channels No center channel output to the power amplifiers • Verify proper operation of remote control • Check amplifier • Check AVP1A • Use absorptive material to minimize early reflections • Check another program source; program is synthesize
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    Range: +/-5.5 dB imbalance error; defeatable when manual correction is necessary Bass EO: 0 to wide x 15" deep x 3.8" high (3.5" high with support feet removed); 15 pounds net; 6.8 kilos This product SERVO LOGIC is a trademark of harman/kardon, a Harman International Company. DOLBY, DOLBY STEREO,
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