Harman Kardon AVR 130 Owners Manual - Page 26

OPERATION Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 130 is established using the test tone, as outlined on pages 18 and 19. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure. To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front-left and frontright channels using the Volume Control Ù 37 . Once the reference level has been set, press the Channel Select Button 25 m and note that FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line ¯. To adjust the front left channel level, press the Set Button o@ and then press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to raise or lower the level as necessary. Press the Set Button o@ again to enter the level into the AVR's memory. To adjust another channel position, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n until the channel position name appears in the Lower Display Line ¯ and then repeat the process shown above. Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set. When no further adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR 130 will return to normal operation. NOTES: • The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown earlier. • In Surround Off DSP mode, only the front-left, front-right and subwoofer channels may be trimmed. It is not possible to trim the output levels in the Surround Off (Bypass) mode, since the digital circuitry used for output-level trimming are not available in that mode. 6-Channel Direct Input The AVR 130 is equipped for use with DVD-Audio or SACD Players, or other products that include their own onboard digital decoders for formats that the AVR 130 may not be capable of processing. When connections are made to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs a, you may select that device by pressing the 6-Ch Direct Input Selector 39 . The 6-Channel Direct input may also be selected by pressing the Input Source Selector Button ^ on the front panel until 6 CH DIRECT appears in the Upper Display Line ˜, and the Input Indicator ı for 6 CH lights. When the 6-Channel Direct input is in use, you may not select a surround mode, as the external decoder determines processing. In addition, there is no signal at the record outputs when the 6-Channel Direct input is in use. Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves the system configuration information and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This memory will last for approximately four weeks, after which time all information must be reentered. Display Brightness The AVR 130's front-panel display lines and indicators are set at a default brightness that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However, in some home theater installations, you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display or turn it off completely. To change the display brightness, press the Dim Button h. The display lines and indicators will dim to half brightness, and then go completely off. Note that the Power Indicator 2 will remain lit at normal brightness to remind you that the unit is still turned on. Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off. 26 OPERATION