Harman Kardon AVI 250 - System Configuration; Locking System Settings; Output Level Calibration (Test Tone); Speaker Level Adjustment Procedure

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word LOC K to appear at the top of SET
UP MENU 1. Before any further
changes are made, the user must first go
to SET UP MENU 2 and unlock the
system. Press the ¢ or p> buttons qf to
choose one of these options:
LOCK: Choose this option to lock the
settings as described above.
UNLOCK: Choose this option unlock
the settings and enable them to be
changed without going to this menu.
16. When you have made your choice,
press w €¥ and then SELECT @ to
return to the main menu. At this point
the output levels for all channels will be
set to a reference so that the sound level
is the same from each speaker. This com-
pensates for the differences between the
speakers used and the distance each
speaker is from your listening position.
At this point you may wish to adjust the
rear channel delay time. See the Advanced
Features section later in this manual for
information on delay settings.
NOTE: Before setting the output levels it
is critical that the front panel bass Pa
and treble controls BR be set to their cen-
ter, or “12 o'clock” position. This ensures
accurate results.
17. Atthe MAIN MENU, press w three
(3) times until the > cursor is next to
TEST TONE. Press SELECT to
continue.
18. When you press SELECT you will
immediately hear a test noise from the
front right speaker. The on screen display
System Configuration
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will change to a graphic representation
of each of the speakers in your room,
with one speaker position blinking.
(Figure #4) That speaker is the one
whose level is being set.
NOTE: This procedure will only operate if
the AVI250 is in the THX, PRO LOGIC,
MOVIEor DOLBY3 STEREO
Modes. If the test tone cannot be selected,
check to see which surround mode is
indicated in the front panel display. If it is
not one of the four modes mentioned
above, press TEST NOISE @&) on the
remote to cancel the set up. Select one of
the correct modes, and then press TEST
NOISE @) again to resume the set up.
19, While seated in the primary listening
position in the center of the room, press
SPEAKER @ on the remote . Note
that the sound should now come from
the Center Channel speaker, and the icon
for that speaker will flash on the screen.
Use the ADJUST « and ADJUST w
buttons @® on the remote to change the
level of the test noise so that it appears to
be equal in level to the Front Left speaker.
20. Press the SPEAKER button again,
and repeat the procedure for the Front
Right, Surround Right, Surround Left
and Subwoofer channels. Each time, use
the ADJUST « and ADJUST w but-
tons €% on the remote to change the
volume level so that all speakers match,
and the press SPEAKER @ to move to
the next channel.
NOTE: This test also serves as an oppor-
tunity to verify that all speakers are
properly connected. If the sound from a
speaker location does not match the
location shown on the video and front
panel displays, turn the unit off and
check the speaker wiring to make certain
that the speaker is connected to the
correct output terminals.
21. When all speakers appear to have an
equal volume, press the <q button @ on
the remote to complete the procedure.
NOTE: For a more accurate calibration
of the speaker output levels perform the
test outlined in steps 16 through 20 using
a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. For
calibration to THX standards, it is recom-
mended that the output for each channel
measure 75 dB (C-weighted, slow) on the
meter.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have complet-
ed a basic set up and you are now ready
to enjoy the finest in home theater and
music listening enjoyment.