Harman Kardon AVR500 Owners Manual - Page 18

System Configuration 4. Press the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the type of speakers you have at the left-front and right-front positions, as described by the definitions shown on preceding page. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option, and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the front-left and front-right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. NOTE: To use the On-Screen Display system, press the OSD button s once. The selected speaker option will appear in highlighted video. The selection will change in response to the steps outlined on these pages. 5. When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Set button i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER. 6. Press the Set button i 31 again, and use the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote, or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel, to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown on preceding page. When CEN SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency center-channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the centerchannel speaker. When CEN SP LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the centerspeaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output. When CEN SP NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center-channel output. The receiver will operate in a "phantom" center-channel mode and center-channel information will be sent to the left- and right-front channel outputs. 7. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Set button i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER. 8. Press the Set button i 31 again, and then use the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown on preceding page. When SUR SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround-channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround speaker. When SUR SP LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround-channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. When SUR SP NONE is selected, surround-sound information will be split between the front-left and front-right outputs. Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic. 9. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the Set button i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel to change the display to S-W SPEAKER. 10. Press the Set button i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system. Select S-W SP ON if a subwoofer is connected to your system. Select S-W SP OFF if a subwoofer is NOT connected to your system. Note that when no subwoofer is selected, lowfrequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the front-left and front-right speakers, provided that the selection in Step 4 has been set to LARGE. Otherwise, no lowfrequency sounds will be heard at all. This option is notavailable when the front, center or surround speakers are set to SMALL. 11. When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button i 31 to return to normal operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 500, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper directionality and intensity. IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance, a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall. Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 7 is set to the center "12 o'clock" position. To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector q 3311 on the remote, followed by the ⁄/¤ 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION