Harman Kardon AVP-1A Owners Manual - Page 3

Table Of Contents For People Who Don't Read 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 Operating Parameters 7 LUCASFILM Home THX'5' Cinema 9 Planning Your Home Surround Audio Requirements 10 Electronics Placement & Video Requirements 11 Main Speaker Placement 11 Subwoofer Placement 12 Surround Speaker Placement 13 Remote Control Functions 13 Installing Your Model AVP1a 15 Typical Home THX Audio Systems Flow Chart 16 Model AVP1A Front Panel Display 17 Setup & Calibration 18 Model AVP1A User Features 21 Fine Tuning Your Audio System 23 Suggested Demonstration Titles (Movies and Stereo Recordings) 29 Troubleshooting 30 Service and Limited Warranty 31 Model AVP1A Specifications 32 Trademark and Licensing Information 32 Important Safeguards Always Use 120V AC This unil is designed for operation with 120V AC Jriess specifically noted on the shipping container or AC power cord. Never connect the unn to an outset supplying a nigher voltage. This may create a tire hazard. Handle the AC Power Cord Gently • Do not disconnect th€ plug from the AC Cute{ by oulkng the corn always pull the plug itseit Ming the cord may damage r. • II you do not intend to use youh unit for any consiaeraoe length of time, disconeect The p;ug from toe AC cutlet • Do not place furniture or other heavy creels or The cone and try to avoid dropping heavy sheets upon it. Also do net make a knot in Me power core her cry may ;he COISi he camaged if car aiso cause a short circuit with a ccriseoueg fire hazard Place of Installation Place the unit on a firm and level surface Avoid instating your urdt under the following conditions • Most or run() places. • Places exposed to direct surigh; or close to heating equtomeni • Baremeiy coin igcations. • Places suc,,e.cl to excess:ve Aration or dust • Pccry vertliateo pacts Do not obstruct the ventilator slots on:he top surface of the and by placing oh,te.cts over them. Otherwise. toe temperature inside may rise. possibly affecting its iong-term reaabil4 Do Not Open the Cabinet To prevent shock Vara. co no; tamper with eternal components for I-spec:Jon or maimenance Harman Kaden does rot guarantee again's; pencrmance degradation resulting from any inoditication. It water_ a hairpin. wire. cr other object enters the unit. immediately extract the plug from The AC outlet to prevent shock and consult your dealer or Harman Karcon service depanment. I you use the unit under this condition, it may cause a fire or shock hazard. Moving the Unit Before moving the unn. be sure to pull out the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the inteonnecting wiles with other ,Inds. Cleaning When the unit gets airy wipe it with a soft cry cieth. I! necessary, wipe it with a sotto& CLaPW61with rid soapy water and then with a gy cloth Never use beniiirie. timer alccnol or other oratile agent. and avoid spraying an inseacide near the unit.