Harman Kardon HARMAN/KARDON AVR 460 Owner's Manual

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25ENGLISHINITIAL SETUPIn this section, you will configure the AVR 460/AVR 360 to match your actualsystem. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitoroutputs on the receiver.uSInG tHe on-Screen menu SyStemAlthough it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and thefront-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system.The menu system is accessed by pressing the Setup Button on the remote orfront panel.The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 19), and if a video source is playing, itwill be visible behind the transparent menu.Figure 19 – Main MenuNOTE: When using the AVR’s on-screen menu system, a video outputresolution of 720p or higher is recommended for best legibility, and toprovide graphics that simplify some configuration options. Dependingon the resolution selected, the menus shown by your system may vary inappearance.The main menu system consists of five submenus: Source Selection, SetupSource, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.Use the KLM N Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menusystem, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line, or to enter anew setting.The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the Message Display,as well as on screen.To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system, press the Back/ExitButton. Be certain all settings are correct, as any changes you have made willbe retained.Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section toconfigure a basic home theater system. You may return to these menus atany time to make additional adjustments, such as those described in theAdvanced Functions Manual.Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display and all sourcedevices should be connected. You should be able to turn on the receiver andview the main menu when you press the Setup Button. If necessary, rereadthe Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing.configure the aVr 460/aVr 360, using ezSet/eQ™ technologyOne of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system isto calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers, optimizing soundreproduction.Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration and configuration,a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. Although you may configure the AVR 460/AVR 360manually, as described in the Advanced Functions Manual, it is recommendedthat you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ™ system.Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning. Avoidmaking any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ™ setup.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ™ procedure, aseries of very loud test sweeps will be played through all of the speakers.Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure.If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises, you may wish to leave theroom and have someone else run the EzSet/EQ™ process.Step one – Place the included EzSet/EQ™ microphone in the listeningposition or in the center of the room, at about the same height as thelisteners’ ears. The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom, formounting on the extension rod or a camera tripod.Step tWo – Plug the EzSet/EQ™ microphone into the Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ™ Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver, and set thelevel control on the subwoofer to the halfway point.Step tHree – Turn on the AVR 460/AVR 360 and the video display.Press the Setup Button to display the Main Menu. Use the L Button tohighlight the Speaker Setup line, then press the OK Button. See Figure 20.Figure 20 – Speaker Setup Menu Screen