Harman Kardon AVR 3600 Service Manual

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28INITIAL SETUPIn this section, you will configure the AVR 3600 to match your actualsystem. A video display must be connected to one of the videomonitor outputs on the receiver.USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEMAlthough it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remoteand the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screenmenu system.The menu system is accessed by pressing the Setup Button on theremote or front panel.The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 21), and if a video sourceis playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu.Figure 21 – Main MenuNOTE: When using the AVR’s on-screen menu system, avideo output resolution of 720p or higher is recommendedfor easiest viewing, and to provide graphics that simplifysome configuration options. Depending on the resolutionselected, the menus shown by your system may vary inappearance.The main menu system consists of five submenus: SourceSelection, Setup Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.Use the 5/17/3 Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigatethe menu system, and press the OK Button to select a menu orsetting line, or to enter a new setting.The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the MessageDisplay, as well as on screen.To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system, press theBack/Exit Button. Be certain all settings are correct, as any changesyou have made will be retained.Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup sectionto configure a basic home theater system. You may return to thesemenus at any time to make additional adjustments, such as thosedescribed in the Advanced Functions section.Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display andall source devices should be connected. You should be able to turnon the receiver and view the main menu when you press the SetupButton. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the begin-ning of this section before continuing.Configure the AVR 3600, Using EzSet/EQTechnologyOne of the most important steps in setting up a home theatersystem is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers,optimizing sound reproduction.Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration andconfiguration, a tedious process that called for a good ear or thepurchase of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. Although you mayconfigure the AVR 3600 manually, as described in the AdvancedFunctions section, it is recommended that you take advantage ofthe signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system.Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning.Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ setup.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQprocedure, a series of very loud test sweeps will be playedthrough all of the speakers. Avoid sitting or standing close toany one speaker during the procedure. If you are particularlysensitive to loud noises, you may wish to leave the room andhave someone else run the EzSet/EQ process.STEP ONE – Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in thelistening position or in the center of the room, at about the sameheight as the listeners’ ears. The microphone features a threadedinsert on the bottom, for mounting on a camera tripod.STEP TWO – Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into theHeadphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front ofthe receiver, and set the level control on the subwoofer to thehalfway point.STEP THREE – Turn on the AVR 3600 and the videodisplay. Press the Setup Button to display the Main Menu. Usethe 5 Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line, then press theOK Button. See Figure 22.Figure 22 – Speaker Setup Menu ScreenSelect “Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ”, and the screen shown inFigure 23 will appear.Figure 23 – EzSet/EQ ScreenTo return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQprocess, select Back. When you are ready to begin, select Continue.INITIAL SETUPAVR3600 harman/kardon17