User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR15

[. . . ] With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS decoding, the AVR15 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR15 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make the AVR easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take the time to read through this manual. [. . . ] Note that the Night mode is only available when the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected. To adjust the Night mode setting press the Input Source Selector A on the front or 4 on the remote and select an input that is associated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode. When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGE (Dynamic Range) followed by the current setting (MID, MAX, OFF) will appear in the Main Information Display F. Press the K/L buttons C within five seconds to select the desired setting: OFF: When OFF is shown in the display, the MA X: When MAX is shown in the display, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied. When you want to use the Night mode feature, we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later, if desired. 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, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity. 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. Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the K/L buttons C on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. When all channels have the same output level, turn the Volume IV down to about -40dB, otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source's music starts to play. Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector 7 button again to turn the test tone off and complete the process. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjustment made will be effective for the surround mode currently selected, also when other inputs are selected using the same surround mode. To adjust the output level with all other surround modes used, step through all inputs you´re using by pressing the Source Selector buttons A on the front panel or the appropriate Input Selectors 4 on the remote. When the indicator for any surround mode for which the level adjustment has not yet been made lights in the Main Information Display F or its Indicator will illuminate in the Surround Mode Indicators field D, repeat the level adjustment described above. This will also allow you to compensate level differences between speakers, that may be different with each surround mode, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time. [. . . ] Note, however, that once the remote is reset, all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered: 1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons 4 and the "O" button G at the same time until the Program Indicator 2 begins to flash orange. The red LED under the Input Selector 4 will go out and the Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and turn green. Note that this may take a while, depending on how many commands are in the memory and need to be erased. [. . . ]