Harman Kardon AVR80 Owners Manual - Page 24

AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 18 System Configuration 18 ENGLISH 14. When you have made a volume selection, press ¤ q to move to the next option. Note that the > cursor should point to SET UP LOCK. 15. This option enables you to lock the settings at the SET UP MENU 1. This makes it difficult for someone to inadvertently change the settings by causing the word LOCK to appear at the top of SET UP MENU 1. Before any further changes are made, the user must first go to SET UP MENU 2 and unlock the system. Press the ‹ or › buttons q to choose one of these options: LOCK: Choose this option to lock the settings as described above. UNLOCK: Choose this option to unlock the settings and enable them to be changed without going to this menu. 16. When you have made your choice, press ¤ q and then SELECT r to return to the main menu. At this point the output levels for all channels will be set to a reference so that the sound level is the same from each speaker. This compensates for the differences between the speakers used and the distance each speaker is from your listening position. At this point you may wish to adjust the rear channel delay time. See the Advanced Features section later in this manual for information on delay settings. NOTE: Before setting the output levels it is critical that the front panel bass ¯ and treble controls ˘ be set to their center, or "12 o'clock" position. This ensures accurate results. 17. At the MAIN MENU, press ¤ three (3) times until the > cursor is next to TEST TONE. Press SELECT to continue. 18. When you press SELECT you will immediately hear a test noise from the front left speaker. The on screen display will change to a graphic representation of each of the speakers in your room, with one speaker position blinking. (Figure #4) That speaker is the one whose level is being set. NOTE: This procedure will only operate if the AVR80 is in the THX, PRO LOGIC, MOVIE or DOLBY3 STEREO Modes. If the test tone cannot be selected, select MENU OFF in the MAIN MENU and check to see which surround mode is indicated in the front panel display. If it is not one of the four modes mentioned above, select one of the correct modes, and then select the MAIN MENU point TEST TONE by pressing ¤ and SELECT on the remote, to resume the setup.. 19. While seated in the primary listening position in the center of the room, press SPEAKER v on the remote . Note that the sound should now come from the Center Channel speaker, and the icon for that speaker will flash on the screen. Use the ADJUST ⁄ and ADJUST ¤ buttons w on the remote to change the level of the test noise so that it appears to be equal in level to the Front Left speaker. 20. Press the SPEAKER button again, and repeat the procedure for the Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left and Subwoofer channels. Each time, use the ADJUST ⁄ and ADJUST ¤ buttons w on the remote to change the volume level so that all speakers match, and press SPEAKER v to move to the next channel. NOTE: This test also serves as an opportunity to verify that all speakers are properly connected. If the sound from a speaker location does not match the location shown on the video and front panel displays, turn the AVR80 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the speaker is connected to the correct output terminals. 21. When all speakers appear to have an equal volume, press the ‹ button q on the remote to complete the procedure. NOTE: For a more accurate calibration of the speaker output levels perform the test outlined in steps 16 through 20 using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. For calibration to THX standards, it is recommended that the output for each channel measure 75 dB (C-weighted, slow) on the meter. CONGRATULATIONS! You have completed a basic set up and you are now ready to enjoy the finest in home theater and music listening enjoyment.