Harman Kardon AVR 635 Owner's Manual

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27System ConfigurationSpeaker SetupAlthough using EzSet/EQ to enter the settings forspeaker “size” and crossover point, you maywish to make changes to those settings, or tomanually enter a complete speaker profile foryour system. In addition, for systems where youwith to have separate speaker configuration set-tings for each input, rather than use the samesettings for all inputs, you may also configurethat option in these menus. Two separate menusare used to enter this information, and you maychange the data on either or both, as needed.The SPEAKER SIZE menu tells the AVRabout the bass reproduction capabilities of yourspeakers. This, in turn, determines which speakersreceive bass information that is derived fromaudio tracks or specifically intended for reproduc-tion by low-frequency-capable speakers by theuse of a low-frequency effects (“LFE”) channel indigital program sources. In addition, by tellingthe AVR whether speakers are available for theSurround Back channels, the information on thismenu is used to determine which surroundmodes may be used (e.g., modes such as DolbyDigital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, or DTS-ES, requir-ing SBL/SBR speakers, are only available when aspeaker is present in those channels).The SPEAKER X-OVER menu is used tofurther tailor the bass management system bydetermining the frequencies at which bass infor-mation is sent to a specific speaker position. Thismenu also contains settings to route LFE infor-mation and to set the subwoofer high-pass filterorder.To configure the speakers in your system for usewith the AVR 635, or to check the settingsentered by EzSet/EQ, check the settings on thevarious sub-menu groups on the MANUALSETUP menu, starting with the SPEAKERSIZE menu (Figure 9) and then check theother menus’ settings. To do this, go to theManual Setup Menu (Figure 8) by first pressingthe OSD Button L to recall the Master Menu(Figure 1). Next, press the ‹/› NavigationButton E until the cursor is on the MANU-A L SETUP line on the menu in use and pressthe Set Button F. When the MANUALSETUP Menu is shown, press the ‹/›Navigation Button E again until the cursoris on the SPEAKER SIZE line and press theSet Button F.Figure 9On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 9),you will see either the factory default settings or,if EzSet/EQ has been run, the settings recordedby the test results. In the case for the mainspeaker channels, each speaker position (frontleft/right, center, surround left/right and surroundback left/right) you have the option of telling thesystem if the speakers used are “small” or“large”. These descriptions do not describe theactual physical size of the speakers, but ratherrefer to the type of speaker. For each of thesesettings, select LARGE when the speakers in aparticular position are traditional full-range loud-speakers. Use the SMALL setting for smaller,frequency-limited “satellite” speakers that do notreproduce sounds below 60Hz. In all casesexcept the front left/right speakers you may alsoselect NONE. This tells the system that nospeakers are present at the particular position,allowing the AVR to select the correct surroundmodes that are compatible with the number ofspeakers installed. For example, in order to usethe Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ESLogic 7/7-channel and 7 Stereo modes, you musthave either Large or Small speakers entered asthe setting for the Surround Back channels.If you are in doubt as to which setting bestdescribes your speakers consult the specificationsin the speakers’ owner’s manual, visit the speak-er manufacturer’s web site or ask the dealer orinstaller from whom you purchased the speakers.Begin your changes to the speaker setup processby making certain that the cursor is pointing atthe LEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the con-figuration for the front left and right speakers. Ifyou wish to make a change to the front speakers’configuration, press the ‹/› NavigationButton E so that either LARGE orSMALL appears, matching the appropriatedescription from the definitions shown above.IMPORTANT NOTE: If a change is made to this,or any speaker position, when you press the ‹/›Navigation Button E, an on-screen warningmessage will appear reminding you thatEzSet/EQ must be run. This is necessary to inte-grate the changed parameter with the EzSet/EQtest results. Make all desired setting changes onthe SPEAKER SETUP and SPEAKERX-OVER menus once, and then run EzSet/EQafter all manual adjustments are completed.When SMALL is selected, low-frequency frontchannel sounds will be sent only to the subwooferoutput. If you choose this option and there is nosubwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds with front channel signals.When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the front left and front right out-puts. Depending on the choice made in theSUBWOOFER line in this menu (see below),the front left and right bass information may alsobe directed to the subwoofer.Important Note: When a speaker set with a sub-woofer and two front satellites connected to theSub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s inputsmust be connected to the Front speaker out-puts & and LARGE must be selected for thefront speakers (and NONE for the subwoofer, seebelow).3. When you have completed your selection for thefront channel, press the ¤ Button E on theremote to move the cursor to CENTER.4. Press the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote toselect the option that best describes your centerspeaker , based on the speaker definitions shownbelow.When SMALL is selected, low-frequency centerchannel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if theyare set to LARGE and Sub is turned off (seebelow). When Sub is on, low frequency centerchannel sounds will be sent to the subwooferonly.When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the center speaker output, and NOcenter channel signal will be sent to the sub-woofer output (except when the Pro Logic IIMusic mode is in use).NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surroundmode for the particular input source for whichyou are configuring your speakers, the AVR willnot make the LARGE option available for thecenter speaker. This is due to the requirements ofLogic 7 processing, and does not indicate a prob-lem with your receiver.When NONE is selected, no signals will be sentto the center-channel output. The receiver willoperate in a “phantom” center channel mode.Center-channel information will be sent to theleft and right front channel outputs and the cen-ter channel bass will be sent to the subwooferoutput when SUBL/R+LFE is selected inthe SUBWOOFER line in this menu (seebelow). This mode is needed if no Center speakeris used. Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema orEnhanced surround modes are selected a Centerspeaker must be used, the Logic 7 Music modeworks well without a Center too.5. When you have completed your selection forthe center channel, press the ¤ Button E onthe remote to move the cursor toSURROUND.6. Press the ‹/› Buttons E on the remote toselect the option that best describes the surroundspeakers in your system based on the speakerdefinitions shown on page 27.When SMALL is selected, with all digital sur-round modes low-frequency surround channelsounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub isturned off or to the subwoofer output when Subis on. With any analog surround mode the rearbass feed depends on the mode selected and thesetting of the Sub and front speakers.When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the surround channel outputs (withall analog and digital surround modes), and,* S P E A K E R S I Z E *→ L E F T / R I G H T : S M A L LC E N T E R : S M A L LS U R R O U N D : S M A L LS U R R B A C K : N O N E M A I NS U B M O D E : S U BS U B S I Z E : 1 0 i n / 2 5 0 m mE Z S E T S E T T I N G S : O F F O NB A C K T O M A N U A L S E T U P