Harman Kardon AVR 520 Owners Manual - Page 24

Figure 6

If the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the

CENTERDELAY

line is where the first

adjustment is made. In that case, press the

‹

/

›

Buttons

o

until the number calculated

using the formula shown above appears in the

display. When the

CENTERDELAY

is

entered, press the

¤

Button

n

once to

move to the next line.

When the

CENTERDELAY

is set, or if

the Dolby Pro Logic II mode is selected, the

›

cursor will be at the

SURRDELAY

line so

that the delay for the surround speakers may

be set. Press the

‹

/

›

Buttons

o

until

the number calculated using the formula

shown above appears in the display. When the

delay settings are complete, press the

¤

Button

n

once so that the cursor is next to

the

BACKTOMASTERMENU

line and

press the

Set Button

p

to return to the

MASTER

menu.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the

configuration of any surround-sound product. It

is particularly important for a digital receiver

such as the AVR 520, as correct outputs ensure

that you hear sound tracks with the proper

directionality and intensity.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Listeners are often con-

fused 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 ambience, 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 output level adjustment

process, make certain that all speaker connec-

tions 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

Ò

is

set to the center “12 o’clock” position.

Using EzSet

Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes

it possible to quickly and accurately set the

AVR 520’s output levels without the use of a

sound pressure meter, although manual adjust-

ment is also available. However, for the easiest

set-up, follow these steps while seated in the

listening position that will be used most often:

1. Make certain that all speaker positions

have been properly configured for their

“large” or “small” settings (as outlined

above) and turn off the OSD system if it is

in use.

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at

-15

, as

shown in the on-screen display or

Main

Information Display

Y

.

3. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s

length, being sure not to cover the

EzSet

Sensor Microphone

at the top of

the remote.

4. Press and hold the

SPL Indicator Select

Button

for three seconds. Release it

when the

Program/SPL Indicator

c

stops flashing and and remains lit. Within

five seconds, press the

5 Button

r

on

the remote if your system is configured for

5.1 operation with standard speakers or

the

7 Button

r

on the remote if your

system is configured for 6.1/7.1 operation

with a full speaker complement including

rear surround speakers. Once the correct

channel configuration button has been

pressed the test noise will be heard from

the front left speaker.

5. At this point, EzSet will take over, adjusting

the output level of each channel so that

when the process is complete all levels will

be equal and at the set reference point.

This process may take a few minutes,

depending on the extent of adjustment

required.

6. During the adjustment, you will see the

location of the channel position being

adjusted appear in the on-screen

display (if connected) in the

Main

Information Display

Y

, alternating

with a readout of the output setting, rela-

tive to the reference volume level, and in

the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Q

where the letters for the channel being

adjusted will flash to indicate from which

channel the test tone should be heard. As

the adjustment proceeds, a few things will

happen simultaneously:

• The channel position being adjusted will

flash in the

Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators

Q

. If the test noise is heard

from a channel other than the one shown

in the Indicator, there is an error in the

speaker connections. If this is the case,

press the

Test Button

i

TWICE to

stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit

off and verify that all speakers are con-

nected to the proper

Outputs

nop

and that any connections

made to rear surround speakers powered

by optional amplifiers through the

Preamp Outputs

are correct.

•

As the individual channels are set, the

channel name and the adjustment offset

will appear in the on-screen display (if

connected) and the

Main Information

Display

Y

. While the level is changing,

the


c

will

change colors to reflect the output level

in relation to the reference. A red indica-

tion shows that the level is too high,

while an amber indication shows that the

level is too low. When the indicator is

green, the level is correct, and the test

noise will move to the next channel.

• While adjustments are being made, the

red LED under the

AVR Selector

f

will flash. This is normal, and indicates

that EzSet is operating.

7. After the test noise has circulated once

through each channel, it will send the tone

to each channel once again, to verify the

settings.

8.

After two complete circulations of the

tone, the levels are set. The

Program/SPL

Indicator

c

will remain green at each

channel. Upon completion of the second

circulation, the


c

will flash green twice and then go

out. The tone will stop and the AVR 520

will return to normal operation.

If you find that the output levels chosen by

EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you

may repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2 and

adjust the master volume either slightly higher

or lower to accommodate your particular room

layout and your tastes.You may repeat this pro-

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** DELAY ADJUST **

CENTER DELAY: 5MS

SURR DELAY:

10MS

BACK TO MASTER MENU

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

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