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AVR 1565/AVR 1566
Connections
Connect the Radio Antennas
• Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR’s FM 75Ω antenna connector. For the best
reception, extend the FM antenna as far as possible.
• Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires
to the AVR’s AM and Gnd connectors. (You can connect either wire to either connector.) Rotate
the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise.
FM Antenna
(supplied)
AM Antenna
(supplied)
Bend and fold base
AVR
Antenna
Connectors
NOTE: For instructions on connecting the Trigger output to compatible equipment, please
download the AVR 1565/AVR 1566 Owner’s Manual from www.harmankardon.com.
Connect to AC Power
Connect the AC power cord to the AVR’s AC Input connector and then to a working
AC power outlet.
AC Input
Connector
AC Power
Outlet
Power Cord
(supplied)
Set Up the AVR
Install the Batteries in the Remote Control
Remove the remote control’s battery cover, insert the three supplied AAA batteries as shown in
the illustration, and replace the battery cover.
NOTE: Remove the protective plastic from the AVR’s front panel to keep it from reducing
the remote control’s effectiveness.
Turn On the AVR
1. Set the rear-panel Main Power switch to “On.” (The front-panel Power indicator will
glow amber.)
2. Press the front-panel Power button.
Switch
Button
Configure Your Speakers
1. Turn on your TV and select the TV input where you connected the AVR in Connect Your
TV or Video Display, on page 3.
2. Press the remote control’s OSD button. The AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) Master
Menu will appear on the TV.
** MASTER MENU **
INPUT SETUP
SURROUND SELECT
SPEAKER SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
NOTE: If any of the menus disappear (this is done to prevent TV burn-in), press the OSD
button again.
3. Use the remote’s arrow and OK buttons to select “Speaker Setup.” The Speaker Setup
menu will appear.
* SPEAKER SETUP *
NUMBER OF SPEAKERS
SUB MODE : SUB
CROSSOVER
DISTANCE
LEVEL ADJUST
BACK TO MASTER MENU
4. Select “Number Of Speakers.” The Number Of Speakers menu will appear.
* NUMBER OF SPEAKERS *
LEFT/RIGHT : ON
CENTER : ON
SURROUND : ON
SUBWOOFER : ON
BACK TO MASTER MENU