Harman Kardon AVR 520 Owners Manual - Page 27

Operation MODE HALL 1 HALL 2 VMAx Near VMAx Far 5-Channel Stereo 7-Channel Stereo SURROUND OFF (STEREO) FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall. Delay time not adjustable When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of "phantom speakers" at the center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or "Near Field" mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or "Far Field" mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears, reducing the "inside the head" sensation often experienced when using headphones. No surround channels This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels. No delay available in these modes This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and rightchannel presentation of two-channel stereo programs. No surround channels 27 OPERATION