Harman-Kardon AVR 160 - Manual (Page 25)

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INITIAL SETUP
HDmI-equipped multichannel Disc player
that Does not output multichannel audio via
an HDmI connection:
Connect the player’s HDMI output and its multichannel analog audio •
outputs to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR’s 6-/8-Channel
Analog Audio Inputs. In addition, connect the player’s component video
outputs to one of the AVR’s Component Video Inputs.
When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting •
standard-definition digital audio, select the HDMI Input as the source and
as the Audio Input.
To listen to high-resolution multichannel discs, select the 6-/8-Channel •
Analog Audio Inputs as the source, and select the component video input
the player was connected to. It is not possible to view HDMI video while
listening to multichannel analog audio.
multichannel Disc player Without HDmI
output, or When Video Display Has no HDmI
Input:
Connect the player’s component video outputs to one set of Component •
Video Inputs on the AVR. Depending on the capabilities of the player
and your video display, you may need to use the DVD composite video
connection instead.
Connect the player’s digital audio output to a digital audio input on the •
AVR.
Connect the player’s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR’s •
6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs.
When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting •
standard-definition digital audio, select the DVD source, and make sure
the digital audio input the player is connected to is selected as the audio
input in the Input Setup menu. If a component video connection was
made, select the correct input at the COMPONENT IN line of the Input
Setup menu. If the DVD Video input was used, it will automatically be
selected.
To listen to high-resolution multichannel discs, select the “8 CH DIRECT” •
source.
NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the
volume control, without digitizing or processing them. It is not possible to
change the surround mode or adjust any of the tone controls when using
the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. Configure the bass management settings (i.e.,
speaker size, delay and output level) on your source device to match the
settings programmed using the EzSet/EQ procedure, which may be viewed
using the Speaker Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section). Consult
the owner’s guide for your multichannel player for more information.
System Settings
The AVR 160 offers system settings that make the receiver easier to use.
Access these settings by pressing the OSD Button and navigating to the
SYSTEM SETUP line of the Master menu. Press the OK Button to display the
submenu. See Figure 23.
Figure 23 – System Setup Menu Screen
VFD Fade Time Out: Some people find the brightness of the AVR’s front-
panel display distracting during movies or listening sessions. It’s possible to
dim the front-panel display completely using the Dim function (see below).
This sets the display to remain dark most of the time, lighting up only when
a button is pressed or a remote command is received, and going dark again 5
seconds after the last command. The VFD FADE TIME OUT feature also causes
the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a change in the
incoming signal is detected, but the display immediately begins to fade to
dark. This setting allows you to program the length of the fade time. Select
a time-out period of between 3 and 10 seconds, or select OFF if you prefer to
leave the displays on at all times or to use the Dim function.
Volume Default and Default Volume Set: These two settings are
used together to program the AVR’s volume level at turn-on. This feature
avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last user turned the volume very
high. Press the OSD Button to remove the display from the screen so that
you may adjust the volume to a desired level while a source is playing. Make
a note of the number that appears in the display, and return to the System
Setup menu. At the DEFAULT VOL SET line, select the desired volume setting,
and activate the feature by setting VOLUME DEFAULT to ON.
HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed
through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave
this setting OFF, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by
itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting ON. Mute the TV’s
speakers when using the AVR for audio.
Semi-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (2 to 5 seconds) the
two-line semi-OSD status messages remain on screen, or deactivate the semi-
OSD display altogether if you find it distracting. These messages will continue
to appear on the front panel of the receiver.
Full-OSD Time Out: Program the amount of time (20, 30, 40 or 50
seconds) the full-OSD menus remain visible on screen. The full-OSD system
may not be deactivated.
NOTE: It isn’t possible to view video sources while the full-OSD menus are
displayed.
Dim function
To dim the Message Display, press the Dim Button on the remote. Each button
press will cycle through the three settings of:
VFD Full • : Normal brightness
VFD Half • : Display is dimmed but still visible; the light inside the volume
knob goes dark
VFD Off
• : Display goes completely dark except for Power Indicator, to
remind you that the receiver is turned on.
When you have finished, press the OSD Button to clear the menus from view.
You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!