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OPERATION 21

round mode is selected (except Dolby-3-Stereo).
In addition they are selectable with these modes
only, with all other modes the delay times are
fixed.
Note that the Delay settings are "Global" for all
inputs, using those Dolby modes, and need not to
be repeated with any input.

To start with the delay settings at first select any
input associated with such a Dolby mode. Next,
continue within the MASTER M E N U
(Figure 1). If the system is not already at that
point, press the OSD button 

L to bring up the

master menu. Press the 

¤

D three

times or until the on-screen 

›

cursor is pointing

at the 

DELAY ADJUST

line. Press the Set

F to call up the menu.

Next move the 

›

cursor to the 

UNIT

line and

select the unit for distances you prefer to enter,
feet or meter. Then move the 

›

cursor to the

CENTER

line where the first adjustment is

made. Now press the 

‹

/

›

E& until

the distance from the center speaker to the pre-
ferred listening position is entered. When the
C E N T E R D E L A Y

is entered, press the 

¤

D once to move to the next line.

Now the 

›

cursor will be at the 

SURROUND

line so that the delay for the surround speakers
may be set. Press the 

‹

/

›

E& until

the distance from the video display at the front of
the room to the surround speakers is entered.
Finally, if the system is  configured for 7.1 opera-
tion by entering 

LARGE

or 

SMALL

on the

SURR BACK

line of the 

SPEAKER

SETUP

menu, press the 

¤

D again

and use the 

‹

/

›

E& to enter the

distance from the video display at the front of the
room to the surround speakers. Remember that
this last adjustment will only be needed when you
have surround back speakers installed and Dolby
Digital chosen as the surround mode.

When the delay settings are complete, press the

¤

Button n once so that the cursor is next to

the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and
press the Set Button p to return to the
MASTER

menu.

Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted
at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro
Logic II modes are in use by pressing the 
Delay button on the remote 

%. Then press the

⁄

/

¤

D buttons on the remote to select the

Center or Rear channels for adjustment, followed
by a press of the Set button 

F. Next, press the

⁄

/

¤

buttons 

D on the remote until the

desired figure appears in the Main Information
Display ˜ and press the Set button p
twice to confirm the setting and return to the
normal display.

Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of the
configuration of any surround-sound product. It is
particularly important for a digital receiver such
as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that you
hear sound tracks with the proper directionality
and intensity.

NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the
operation of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be coming
from each speaker, most of the time there will be
little or no sound in the surround channels. This
is because they are only used when a movie
director or sound mixer specifically places sound
there to create ambience, a special effect or to
continue action from the front of the room to the
rear. When the output levels are properly set, it
is normal for surround speakers to operate only
occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to
the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an
enveloping sound field that duplicates the way
you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be
adjusted for each digital and analog surround
mode individually. This allows you to compensate
for level differences between speakers, that may
also vary with the surround mode selected, or to
increase or decrease the level of certain speakers
intentionally, depending on the surround mode
selected. Note that adjustments made for any sur-
round mode are effective with all inputs associat-
ed with the same surround mode.

When the AVR is configured for 6.1-channel oper-
ation using a single surround back speaker, the
output level adjustments will still provide an
adjustment for separate surround back left and
surround back right positions even though your
system has only one surround back speaker. This
means that the Surround Back channel will seem
to appear twice, and in 6.1 operation this is nor-
mal. The separate SBL/SBR adjustments for 6.1
operation are needed to optimize the balance
between the two discrete channels within the
AVR as they are mixed for output to a single
speaker.

Before beginning the output level adjustment
process, make certain that all speaker connections
have been properly made. The system volume
should be turned down at first. Finally, make cer-
tain that the Balance Control Ò is set to the
center “12 o’clock” position.

For the easiest set-up, follow these steps while
seated in the listening position that will be used
most often:

1. Make certain that all speaker positions have

been properly configured for their “large” or
“small” settings (as outlined above) and turn
off the OSD system if it is in use.

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at 

-10

, as

shown in the on-screen display or Main
Information Display ˜.

3. Manual output level adjustment is most easily

done through the 

CHANNEL ADJUST

menu (Figure 8). If you are already at the main
menu, press the 

¤

D until the on-

screen 

➞ cursor is next to the 

CHANNEL

ADJUST

line. If you are not at the main

menu, press the OSD Button

L to bring up

the 

MASTER MENU

(Figure 1), and then

press the 

¤

D four times so that

the on-screen 

➞ cursor is next to the

CHANNEL ADJUST

line. Press the Set

F to bring the 

CHANNEL

ADJUST

menu (Figure 8) to the screen.

4. When the 

CHANNEL ADJUST

menu first

appears, the test tone is off. Use the 

⁄

/

¤

D to select any chan-

nel for adjustment using an external source,
such as a test disc, from which to judge the
output levels. After the 

➞ cursor is pointing to

the channel to be adjusted, press the 

‹

/

›

E& to raise or lower

the output level. However, before proceeding
with any manual adjustment we recommend
that you first use the AVR’s internal test tone
generator and automatic sequencer to send a
tone to each channel so that you may verify
that all speaker connections have been proper-
ly made.

To turn the test tone on and have it automatically
circulate among the channels where a speaker
has previously been configured (see page 24),
press the 

⁄

/

¤

D until

the 

➞ cursor is pointing to the 

TEST TONE

.

Press the 

‹

/

›

E& once

to immediately start the test tone at the Front Left
speaker. It will circulate clockwise around the
room, playing for two seconds in each speaker
before switching to the next speaker position. The
➞ cursor will blink next to the active speaker to
indicate which speaker the sound should be
coming from.

* *   D E L A Y   A D J U S T   * *

F R O N T                 : 1 0 F T

C E N T E R               : 1 0 F T

S U R R O U N D           : 1 0 F T

S U R R   B A C K         : 1 0 F T

U N I T                   : F E E T

B A C K   T O   M A S T E R   M E N U

22 OPERATION

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will
have a much lower level than normal music, the
volume must be lowered after the adjustment for
all channels is made, but BEFORE you return to
the main menu and the test tone turns off.

5. Remember to verify that the speakers have been

properly connected. As the test noise circulates,
listen to make certain that the sound comes
from the speaker position shown in the Main
Information Display ˜. If the sound comes
from a speaker location that does NOT match
the position indicated in the display, turn the
AVR off using the Main Power Switch 1 and
check the speaker wiring or connections to
external power amplifiers to make certain that
each speaker is connected to the correct output
terminal.

6. After checking for speaker placement, let the

test noise circulate again, and listen to see
which channels sound louder than the others.
Using the front left speaker as a reference,
press the 

‹

/

›

E& on the remote

to bring all speakers to the same volume level.
When one of the 

‹

/

›

buttons is pushed, the

test noise circulation will pause on the channel
being adjusted to give you time to make the
adjustment. When you release the button, the
circulation will resume after five seconds. The
on-screen cursor 

➞ and the test noise can also

be moved directly to the speaker to be adjust-
ed by pressing the 

⁄

/

¤

buttons 

D on the

remote.

Continue to adjust the individual channels until
the volume level sounds the same from each
speaker. Note that adjustments should be made
with the 

‹

/

›

E& on the remote

only, NOT the main volume controls.

If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)
meter for precise level adjustment with the test
tone, open the main Volume Control 

) to 

–15dB and set the individual output level for
each channel so that the meter reads 75dB,
C-Weighted Slow. After all settings are made turn
the main volume down.

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not
adjustable using the test tone. To change the
subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output Level
Trim Adjustment on page 31.

When all channels have an equal volume level,
the adjustment is complete. Now turn the
Volume

) down to about –40dB, otherwise

the listening level may be too high as soon as the
source’s music starts to play. To exit this menu,
press the 

⁄

/

¤

buttons 

D until the 

on-screen 

›

cursor is next to the 

BACK T O

MASTER MENU

line, and then press the 

F to return to the 

MASTER

MENU

.

The output levels may also be adjusted at any
time using the remote control and semi-OSD sys-
tem. To adjust the output levels in this fashion,
press the Test Button

8. As soon as the 

button is pressed, the test tone will begin to 
circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channel
from which the test noise should be heard will be
shown in the lower third of the video screen and
in the Main Information Display ˜. While
the test noise is circulating, the proper channel
position will also be indicated in the Speaker/
Channel Input Indicators $ by a blinking let-
ter within the correct channel. Turn up the
Volume

) until you can hear the test noise

clearly.

To adjust the output level, press the 

⁄

/

¤

D until the desired level is shown in the

display or on screen. Once the buttons are
released, the test noise will begin to circulate
again in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level,
turn the Volume

) down to about –40dB,

otherwise the listening level may be too high as
soon as the source’s music starts to play.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust-
ment made will be effective for all inputs, but
only for the actual surround mode selected. To be
effective for any other mode select that mode
(with any input) and repeat the level adjustment
described above. This will also allow you to com-
pensate level differences between speakers, that
may be different with each surround mode, or to
increase or decrease the level of certain speakers
intentionally, depending on the surround mode
selected.

Note: Output level adjustment is not available
for the VMAx or Surround Off mode, as no
surround speakers are used (so level differences
between the speakers in the room cannot occur).
But to compensate level differences between
stereo, VMAx and other surround modes (inde-
pendently from the input selected) the outputs
can be adjusted with the Level Trim Adjustment
procedure, see page 31, also for the Surround Off
(Stereo) and VMAx modes.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages
have been made, the AVR is ready for operation.
While there are some additional settings to be
made, these are best done after you have had an
opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and
different kinds of program material. These
advanced settings are described on pages 31 to
32 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings
made in the initial configuration of the unit may
be changed at any time. As you add new or
different sources or speakers, or if you wish to
change a setting to better reflect your listening
taste, simply follow the instructions for changing
the settings for that parameter as shown in this
section.

Note that any settings changed at any time, also
when the discrete buttons are used only, will be
stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned off
completely, unless it will be reset (see page 40).

Having completed the setup and configuration
process for your AVR, you are about to 
experience the finest in music and home-
theater listening. Enjoy!

OPERATION  23

DOLBY DIGITAL

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides 

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects 

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m 

channel.

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m
Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the 

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special 

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m 

encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m

soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is 

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to 

Surround Back: 0 - 30ft / 9m

provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

DTS 5.1

When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is  

Delay time not adjustable

available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.
DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated 
low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix

When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program

Delay time not adjustable

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete

source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with
special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels
plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix 
mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

MOVIE

that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels 

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m

MUSIC

from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when  

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m

EMULATION

an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The  

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix 
surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music 
mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with
normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case.
The Pro Logic II Emulation mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from 
conventional stereo recordings.

Logic 7 Cinema

Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the 

Delay time not adjustable

Logic 7 Music

maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo 

Logic 7 Enhance

material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the 

SURROUND

SELECT

menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,

while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround 
speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used 
with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers 
increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans 
that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or 
Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening 
experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes 
also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver 
maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is 
primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected 
only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz 
range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader 
and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

24 OPERATION

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel 

Delay time not adjustable

DTS Neo:6 Music

surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select 
the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding 
is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,
two-channel stereo program is being played.

THEATER

The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a 

Delay time not adjustable

standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

HALL 1

The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or

Delay time not adjustable

HALL 2

medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

VMAx Near

When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode 

No surround channels

VMAx Far

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the 
center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when
your listening position is less than 1,5 m from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode
may be selected when your listening position is greater than 1,5 m from the speakers.
The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones
are being used, the Far Field mode will push the sound field away from your ears,
reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

5-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

No delay available in

7-Channel Stereo

back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 

these modes

operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in 
situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,
and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono 
mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off (Stereo)

These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel 

No surround channels 

Surround Off (Bypass)  presentation of two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be 
DSP Surround Off 

used with analog source inputs, as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its 
entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing 
all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The 
DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal 
undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies 
between the main speakers and a subwoofer.