Harman Kardon AVR 2700 Owner's Manual

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30AVR Operating Your AVROperating Your AVRNow that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, youare ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.HARMAN AVR AppFor easy control of your AVR with your hand-held device, download the free HarmanKardon AVR app from iTunes App Store for compatible Apple products, or from GooglePlay for compatible Android powered smartphones and tablets.The Harman Kardon AVR App controls virtually all the functions of AVR 3700, AVR 370,AVR 2700 and AVR 270 receivers that are connected to the same network as the devicethat has the app installed. With this easy-to-use app you can turn the AVR on or off, selecta source, control the volume and virtually any other function. You can also access andnavigate all of the AVR’s on-screen setup menus.Controlling the VolumeAdjust the volume either by turning the front-panel Volume knob (clockwise to increasevolume or counterclockwise to decrease volume) or by pressing the Volume Up/Downbuttons on the remote. The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB)below the 0dB reference point (-90dB – +10dB).0dB is the maximum recommended volume for your AVR. Although it’s possible to turnthe volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers. Forcertain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damageto equipment. Use caution with regard to volume levels.To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0-to-90 scale,adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu, as described in SystemSettings, on page 39.Muting the SoundTo mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute button on the remote. Anyrecording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the displayas a reminder. To restore the sound, press the Mute button again, or adjust the volume.Dolby VolumeYour AVR implements Dolby Volume processing, which can improve the audio performanceof the system by revealing subtle details in the sound, even at normal home-listeningvolumes.One concern of the typical home theater listener is that volumes can vary widely fordifferent programs played by a source (e.g., television commercial advertisements areoften much louder than the main program). Another is that details heard in the recordingstudio at typically high reference volumes are lost at the lower volumes used by manylisteners at home.The AVR uses two Dolby Volume techniques to address these issues. The Leveler modulemaintains a consistent listening volume within a source (e.g., commercial television ordifferent tracks on a USB drive or mix CD). The Modeler module endeavors to re-createthe reference presentation that was heard in the recording studio without losing portionsof the program at the typically lower volume levels often used in the home. When theModeler module is active, you may notice details of the performance that were hiddenwhen the program was played on other equipment.To adjust the Dolby Volume setting, press the Audio Effects button. The Audio Effectssubmenu will appear.Audio Effects – Cable/SatDolby Volume:PLIIz Height Gain:Edit: Dolby PLII MusicEdit: Dolby PLIIx MusicMediumLowOffOnTone Control:Treble:Bass:LFE Trim:EZSET/EQ:After you highlight the Dolby Volume setting, each press of the OK button will switch toone of the options in the table below. The settings do not refer to the volume level, whichis adjusted normally using the AVR’s Volume Control, but rather to the amount of DolbyVolume processing desired.Setting EffectOff No Dolby Volume processingLow Only Dolby Volume Modeler module is activeMedium Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active;Leveler module has a value of 3Max Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active;Leveler module has a value of 9NOTE: Dolby Volume processing is compatible with sources recorded at a samplingrate of 48kHz. High-resolution sources, such as DTS 96/24 programs, will bedecoded at 48kHz. DTS 96/24 programs will be played in DTS 5.1 mode. To hearDTS 96/24 materials in high resolution, turn off Dolby Volume processing.Dolby Volume CalibrationDolby Volume calibration allows you to adjust the operation of the Dolby Volumecircuitry to match your particular speakers and listening environment. The Dolby Volumecircuitry in your AVR is factory-calibrated with average speaker sensitivity in mind;however, different speakers may have different sensitivities, which will affect the overallperformance of the Dolby Volume circuitry. Use Dolby Volume calibration to adjust thecalibration of the circuitry according to the specific speakers you have.The average home audio speaker sensitivity is 88dB SPL (1 watt/1 meter). Check thesensitivity specification for your loudspeakers, found in the owner’s manual or on themanufacturer’s Web site. If your speakers have a sensitivity rating greater than 88dB SPL,increase Dolby Volume calibration by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivityand 88dB. If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Dolby Volumecalibration by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB.To adjust the Dolby Volume calibration, press the AVR button and select the “System”menu. Scroll to the Dolby Volume calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB.Listening Through HeadphonesPlug the 1/4-inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front-panel Phones jackfor private listening. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional two-channel signal to the headphones. Press the Surround Modes button on the front panelor the remote to switch to HARMAN headphone virtual surround processing, whichemulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available for theheadphones.