Harman Kardon AVR45 Owners Manual - Page 25

Operation 22 Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR45: • When using the AVR45 for the first time, it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is in standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power button c on the remote. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote k or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $. To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power button c on the remote. Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet › will be shut off and the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber. When the remote is used to turn the unit "off" it is actually placing the system in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch 1. Note that all preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch 1 for more than two weeks. Source Selection • To select a source at any time, press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote k or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $. • The front panel Video 3 Inputs 8 may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis. • When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs 1 ¢ and TV Monitor Output ‡. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources. • During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass 5 and Treble 6 controls to suit your listening tastes. • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control Ù or remote Volume Up/Down z buttons. • To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button d Û. This will cut the output to all speakers, but it will not effect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted the MUTE indicator A will light in the Information Display ˝. Press the Mute button d Û again to return to normal operation. • For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack 4. • When a Video Input source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack ‡ and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR45. Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the signal. • To program the AVR45 for automatic turn off, press the Sleep button ` on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence: 90 80 70 60 50 40 min min min min min min 30 min 20 min 10 min 5 min 1 min OFF The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed. When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off. Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep button ` until the information display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR45 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all a total of seven listening modes are available on the AVR45.