Harman-Kardon AVR 360, AVR 460 User Manual
AVR 460/AVR 360
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
3.
Follow all instructions.
4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
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manufacturer’s instructions.
8.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
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plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
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manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
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periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no
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objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect
the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
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The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
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like.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING
apparatus to rain or moisture.
: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR 460/AVR 360 has been designed for use with 230-240 volt AC
current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended
can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific
model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We
do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all
electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by
an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug;
never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable
length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the
cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will
void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire
or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power
source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.
NOTE
: This Owner's Manual explains the advanced functions of the harman/kardon AVR 460/AVR 360 receivers. It
also contains note sheets for your personal use when setting up and adjusting your unit. Please read and use the Basic
Manual that came with your unit before continuing with this Advanced Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS and F E AT u R E S
4 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
4
Audio Processing and Surround Sound
4
Analog Audio Signals
4
Digital Audio Signals
4
Surround Modes
5
Dolby Surround Settings
6
Manual Speaker Setup
8
Audio Effects
9
Video Adjustments
9
Video Modes
1 0
How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
1 1
Multizone Operation
1 1
Operating the Multizone System
1 1
System Settings
1 2
Advanced Remote Control Functions
1 3
Processor Reset
1 3
Memory
1 4 APPENDIX
2 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2 7
Trademark Acknowledgments
Please register your AVR 460/AVR 360 at www.harmankardon.com.
NOTE
: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can
choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions.
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Harman Kardon AVR 460/AVR 360
7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver
Audio Section
AVR 460: 80 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, •
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 560 watts total.
AVR 360: 65 Watts x 7, 455 watts total.
High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with low •
negative feedback
All-discrete amplifier circuitry •
Quadruple-crossover bass management •
Dual 32-bit Cirrus Logic® DSP processor •
192kHz/24-bit A/D and D/A conversion •
Sampling upconversion to 96kHz •
Dolby® Volume processing •
Surround Modes
Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD •
Dolby Pro Logic® II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz •
Harman Virtual Speaker •
Harman Headphone •
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™, DTS-HD Master Audio™ •
DTS® (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete and Matrix) •
DTS 96/24™ (DTS Stereo) •
DTS Neo:6® (Cinema 5-, 6- or 7-channel; Music 5-, 6- or 7-channel), •
up to 96kHz
Logic 7® (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz •
5- or 7-Channel Stereo, up to 96kHz •
Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass) •
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Much of the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance is handled automatically, with
little intervention required on your part. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is capable
of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this Advanced
Functions Manual, some of the more advanced adjustments available are
described.
AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND
SOUND
Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats that can
affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels
and the surround mode. You may also manually select a different surround
mode, when available.
Analog Audio Signals
Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels – left and right. The
AVR 460/AVR 360 offers three options for playback:
Analog Bypass Mode
1. : The 2-channel signal is passed directly from
the input to the volume control, without being digitized or undergoing
any processing for bass management or surround sound. To select analog
bypass mode:
The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected. If necessary, a)
press the Info Button on the remote and use the
to the Audio Input from source setting.
The tone controls must be disabled by setting the Tone Control to Off. b)
Press the Audio Effects Button to access the Tone Control setting.
The 2-channel Stereo mode must be selected. Press the Surround c)
Modes Button to access the STEREO line of the Surround Modes
submenu. Press the OK Button to select 2-channel Stereo.
When the Tone Control setting is Off, the front speakers will be set to
Large automatically. When the Tone Control setting is turned On, if
you have set the front speaker crossover to a numeric setting, the front
speakers will return to the Small setting.
NOTE
: Audio from The Bridge III source is analog, and when 2-channel
Stereo mode is selected, the audio will be played in Analog Bypass mode.
DSP Surround Off Mode
2. : The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the
incoming signal and applies the bass management settings, including
speaker configuration, delay times and output levels. Select this mode
when your front speakers are small, limited-range satellites and you are
using a subwoofer. To select this mode, use a digital audio input, or turn
the Tone Control setting off, and select 2-channel Stereo mode.
Analog Surround Modes
3. : The AVR 460/AVR 360 is able to process
2-channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound, even
when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording. Among the
available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the Harman Virtual
Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo
modes.
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Buttons to scroll
Digital Audio Signals
Digital audio signals offer greater capacity, which allows the encoding of
center and surround channel information directly into the signal. The result
is improved sound quality and startling directionality, since each channel is
reproduced discretely.
Even when only two channels are encoded, the digital signal allows for a
higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail. High-resolution recordings
sound extraordinarily distortion-free, especially at high frequencies.
Surround Modes
Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming
audio signal, as well as personal taste. Table A12 offers a brief description of
each mode and indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams
the mode may be used with. Additional information about the Dolby and DTS
modes is available on the companies’ Web sites: www.dolby.com and www.
dtsonline.com.
When in doubt, check the jacket of your disc for more information on which
surround modes are available. Usually, nonessential sections of the disc, such
as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are only available in Dolby Digital
2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel mode. If the main title is playing and the
display shows one of these surround modes, look for an audio or language
setup section in the disc’s menu. Also, make sure your player’s audio output is
set to the original bitstream rather than 2-channel PCM. Stop play and check
the player’s output setting.
For any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are
available. Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 460/AVR 360’s
surround modes are available, there is usually a wide variety of modes
available for a given input.
Multichannel digital recordings are found in the 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel
formats. The channels included in a 5.1-channel recording are front left,
front right, center, surround left, surround right and LFE. The LFE channel is
denoted as “.1” to represent the fact that it is limited to the low frequencies.
6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround back channel, and 7.1-channel
recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to
the 5.1-channel configuration. New formats are available in 7.1-channel
configurations. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is able to play the new audio formats,
delivering a more exciting home theater experience.
NOTE
: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel surround modes, the Surround
Back channels must be enabled. See the Manual Speaker Setup section on
page 6 for more information.
The Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2.0 (two channels only), Dolby
Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX (6.1), Dolby Digital Plus (7.1), Dolby TrueHD (7.1),
DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio (7.1), DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1), DTS 5.1,
DTS-ES (6.1 Matrix and Discrete), DTS 96/24 (5.1), 2-channel PCM modes in
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM.
When a digital signal is received, the AVR 460/AVR 360 detects the encoding
method and the number of channels, which is displayed briefly as three
numbers, separated by slashes (e.g., “3/2/.1”).
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The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal:
“1”
represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has
been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which
the director has chosen a special effect.
“2”
indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no center
channel.
“3”
indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are
present.
The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present:
“0”
indicates that no surround information is present.
“1”
indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present.
“2”
indicates discrete left and right surround channels.
“3”
is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the
discrete surround back channel, in addition to the side surround left
and right channels.
“4”
is used with 7.1-channel digital formats to indicate the presence of
two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround
channels.
The third number is used for the LFE channel:
“0”
indicates no LFE channel.
“.1”
indicates that an LFE channel is present.
The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete –
each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back
channel, indicated as 3/2/.1 EX-ON for Dolby Digital EX materials, and 3/3/.1
ES-ON for DTS-ES materials.
Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS-ON
or DS-OFF, depending on whether the 2-channel bitstream contains only
stereo information, or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be
decoded by the AVR’s Dolby Pro Logic decoder. By default, these signals are
played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode.
When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate
(32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) will appear.
When only two channels – left and right – are present, the analog surround
modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels. If
you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal’s digital
encoding, press the Surround Modes Button to display the Surround Modes
menu (see Figure 30).
The Auto Select option uses the native signal’s digital encoding, e.g., Dolby
Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio. For 2-channel materials,
the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode. If you prefer a different surround
mode, select the surround mode category: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie,
Music or Video Game. Press the OK Button to change the mode.
Each category is set to a default surround mode:
Virtual Surround
• : Harman Virtual Speaker
Stereo
• : 7-channel stereo
Movie
• : Logic 7 Movie
Music
• : Logic 7 Music
Video Game
• : Logic 7 Game
You may select a different mode. The choice of surround modes depends on
the number of speakers in your system.
Virtual Surround
• : Harman Virtual Speaker
Stereo
• : 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo
Movie
• : Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo: 6 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie
Music
• : Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo: 6 Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby
Pro Logic IIx Music
Video Game
• : Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby Pro Logic
IIx Game
Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio, select
the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR’s automatic
surround mode selection. The AVR will use the same surround mode the next
time the source is selected.
Please refer to Table A12 in the appendix for more information on which
surround modes are available with different bitstreams.
Dolby Surround Settings
Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes. When the Dolby Pro
Logic II or IIx Music modes have been selected, choose the Edit submenu to
adjust the Center Width, Dimension and Panorama settings. See Figure 29.
Figure 29 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode Settings
Center Width
front speakers. A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information
tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage.
Use the
Dimension
allowing you to “move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room. The
setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound toward the
front of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the sound toward the rear. Use
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the
Panorama
the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an enveloping
“wraparound” effect. Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or off.
: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three
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Buttons to adjust.
: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation,
Buttons to adjust.
: With the Panorama mode turned ON, some of the sound from
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MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP
The AVR 460/AVR 360 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers,
and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room.
The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker,
and optimizes the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance. If you are unable to run
EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the
Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus.
Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker
Placement section, and connect them to the AVR. Consult the owner’s guide
for the speakers or the manufacturer’s Web site for the frequency range
specification. Although you may set the output levels “by ear,” an SPL (soundpressure level) meter purchased at a local electronics store will provide
greater accuracy.
Record your configuration settings in Tables A3 through A11 in the appendix
for easy re-entry after a system reset, or if the AVR’s Master Power Switch is
turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks.
NOTE
: When using the AVR’s Speaker Setup menus, select a video output
resolution of 720p or higher to view graphics that simplify configuration.
STEP ONE – Determine Speaker Crossover
Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR 460/AVR 360 can’t detect how
many speakers you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities.
Consult the speaker’s technical specifications and locate the frequency
response, usually given as a range, e.g., 100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB). Write down
the lowest frequency that each of your main speakers is capable of playing
(100Hz in the example) as the crossover in Table A3 in the appendix. This is
not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker’s specifications.
For the subwoofer, write down the transducer size.
The receiver’s bass management determines which speakers will be used to
play back the low-frequency (bass) portion of the source program. Sending
the lowest notes to small satellite speakers won’t sound right, and may even
damage the speaker. The highest notes may not be heard at all through the
subwoofer.
With proper bass management, the AVR 460/AVR 360 divides the source
signal at a crossover point. All information above the crossover point is played
through the satellite speaker, and all information below the crossover point is
played through the subwoofer. Each loudspeaker in your system performs at
its best, delivering an enjoyable sound experience.
STEP THREE – Manual Setup Menu
Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual listening position
and make the room as quiet as possible.
With the receiver and video display turned on, press the Setup Button to
display the menu system. Use the
Speaker Setup line, and press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup
menu. See Figure 20 in the Basic Manual.
If you have run the EzSet/EQ process, the results were saved. To tweak the
EzSet/EQ results, or to configure the AVR 460/AVR 360 from scratch, select
Manual Setup. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 30 will appear.
Figure 30 – Manual Speaker Setup Menu
NOTE
: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Back option, as
shown at the bottom of Figure 30. To save the current settings, select the
Back option.
To reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.
For best results, adjust the submenus in this order: Number of Speakers,
Crossover (Size), Sub Mode, Distance and Level Adjust.
L
Button to move the cursor to the
Number of Speakers
Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the OK Button. See
Figure 31.
STEP TWO – Measure Speaker Distances
Ideally, all of your speakers would be placed in a circle, with the listening
position at the center. However, you may have had to place some speakers a
little further away from the listening position than others. Sounds that are
supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur, due to
different arrival times.
Use the AVR’s delay adjustment to compensate for real-world speaker
placements.
Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position, and write
it down in Table A4 in the appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the
same distance from the listening position, enter your speaker distances as
described in Step Three.
Figure 31 – Number of Speakers Menu
Program the correct setting for each speaker group: ON when the speakers are
present in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers are installed.
The Front Left & Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled. Any
changes will be reflected in the total number of speakers displayed at the top
of the screen.
The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The
AVR 460/AVR 360 is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement
of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 460/AVR 360’s assignable
surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever,
since an external power amplifier is not required. Select the Zone 2 option
at this line, and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers
located in the remote room.
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The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1 channels. See
the Multizone Operation section for more information.
NOTE
: When the Surround Back speakers are set to “Zone 2”, they will not
be configured during the EzSet/EQ process. To use the speakers in the main
listening area, configure them as “On”, and run the EzSet/EQ process for
a 7.1-channel system. If the speakers will only be used during multizone
operation, configure them manually, as explained below.
The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process
and the availability of various surround modes at any time.
When you have finished, select the Back option or use the Back/Exit Button.
Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
After you have programmed the number of speakers, the AVR will return
to the Manual Speaker Setup menu (see Figure 30). Navigate to the
Crossover (Size) line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Crossover
Frequencies menu (see Figure 32).
If you set the front speakers to LARGE, select one of the three settings for •
the subwoofer.
L/R+LFE
♦ : This setting sends all low-frequency information to the
subwoofer, including both information that would normally be
played through the front left and right speakers, and the special lowfrequency effects (LFE) channel information.
Off
♦ : Select this setting when no subwoofer is in use. All low-
frequency information will be sent to the front left and right speakers.
LFE
♦ : This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the
left and right program channels through the front speakers, and
directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer.
NOTE
: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system,
select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker
groups, and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE.
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions can
muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired.
Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening
position, do not skip this menu.
On the Manual Speaker Setup menu, move the cursor to the Distance line and
press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu. See Figure
33.
Figure 32 – Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the Number of
Speakers menu.
Refer to Table A3 for each speaker’s crossover. For the main speakers, this is
the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well.
For each main speaker, select one of the seven crossover frequencies: 40Hz,
60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the crossover frequency is
below 40Hz, select the first option, “Large”. This setting doesn’t refer to the
speaker’s physical size, but to its frequency response, which is also called “full
range”.
Specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches. The
AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz, but uses the transducer
size for equalization. Write down the settings in Table A3 in the appendix.
When you have finished entering the settings, select Back, or press the Back/
Exit Button.
Sub Mode
Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line. This setting depends upon how you
programmed the front left and right speakers.
If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the •
subwoofer setting will always be SUB. All low-frequency information
will always be sent to the subwoofer. If you don’t have a subwoofer,
either upgrade to full-range speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest
opportunity.
Figure 33 – Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position, as measured
in Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances and recorded in Table A4 in the
appendix (see page 15).
The default unit of measurement is feet. To change the unit to meters, return
to the main AVR menu. Select the System Settings menu, then scroll down to
the General Setup section and select the Unit of Measure line. Press the OK
Button to change the setting.
Select a speaker, then use the
The values vary between 0 and 10 meters, with a default of 3 meters for all
speakers.
NOTE
: If the surround back channels are assigned to the multizone
system, you will not be able to adjust their delay settings.
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Buttons to change the measurement.
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STEP FOUR – Setting Channel Output Levels
Manually
For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo
imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels.
With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both
more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each channel is
heard at the listening position with equal loudness.
EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply and
automatically. However, the AVR’s Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows you
to calibrate the levels manually, either using the system’s test tone or while
playing source material.
Make sure all speakers have been placed and connected correctly.1.
Adjust the number of speakers, crossover, distance and sub mode for each 2.
speaker in your system, as described in Step Three.
Measure the channel levels in one of these ways, and adjust the channel 3.
levels using the Adjust Speaker Levels menu:
Preferably, use a handheld SPL meter set to the C-Weighting, Slow a)
scale. Adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB.
By ear. Adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud.b)
If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material, such as c)
a test disc or an audio selection, play it and adjust the AVR’s master
volume control until the meter measures 75dB.
Press the Setup Button to display the menu system, and then navigate to the
Speaker Setup line. Press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu.
Select Manual Setup, press the OK Button, and then navigate to the Level
Adjust line. Press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu.
See Figure 34.
Figure 34 – Adjust Speaker Levels Menu
All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings.
Reset Levels
to this line at the bottom of the menu and press the OK Button.
To set your levels using the AVR 460/AVR 360’s internal test tone, adjust the
TEST TONE line as follows:
Test Tone
OK Button repeatedly to select the Off, Auto or Manual setting. Manually
moving the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen automatically
stops the test tone.
: To reset all levels to their factory defaults of 0dB, scroll down
: Determines whether the test tone is active. To begin, press the
When this setting reads Auto, the test tone will automatically circulate to
all channels, pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving
to the next channel several seconds later, as indicated by the highlight bar.
Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there, using the
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Buttons. Use the
the test tone will follow the cursor.
When this setting reads Manual, the test tone will not move to the next
channel until you use the
Individual Channels
output levels, navigate to each channel and use the
the level, between –10dB and +10dB.
When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels, select the Back option
or press the Back/Exit Button. Record the level settings in Table A3 in the
appendix.
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Buttons to move the cursor to another line, and
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Buttons.
: If you are using an external source to set your
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Buttons to adjust
AUDIO EFFECTS
To adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, press the Audio
Effects Button to display the Audio Effects menu (see Figure 26 in the Basic
Manual). The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by
pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting Audio Effects.
NOTE
: The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source
independently.
Dolby Volume
Dolby Volume processing and its benefits. Refer to Table 3 on that page for an
explanation of each of the Dolby Volume settings.
Tone Control
When it’s off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no changes. When it’s on, the
bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut, depending upon the tonecontrol settings. When an analog audio source is in use and the 2-Channel
Stereo surround mode is selected, setting the Tone Control to “Off ” places the
unit in analog bypass mode.
Treble and Bass
by using the
setting is 0dB, at the center of the temperature bar.
LFE Trim
LFE channel is present. The setting defaults to the maximum of 0dB. Press the
M N
Buttons to reduce the level by up to 10dB; the setting will appear as a
negative number.
MP3 Enhancer
leave at the default Off setting for non-MP3 audio.
EQ On/Off
obtained when the EzSet/EQ II process was run. The settings are saved for
reactivation at a later listening session.
When you have finished, press the Audio Effects Button or the Back/Exit
Button.
: See page 29 in the Basic Manual for an explanation of
: Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active.
: Boost or cut the high or low frequencies by up to 10dB
M N
Buttons to change the temperature bar setting. The default
: Attenuates the loudness of the subwoofer. Effective only when an
: Enhances the frequency range of MP3 tracks. Select On, or
: This setting activates or deactivates the equalization settings
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ENGLISH
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS
VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS
The AVR 460/AVR 360 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video
processing technology. Incoming video may be upscaled up to 1080p (1080i
with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with
analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and
10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré patterns seen
with less advanced processing.
The “Torino” video processing chip generates on-screen graphics in high
definition, and blends it with the incoming video, so that you can continue to
watch a program while using system menus.
The video processor automatically provides the best picture based on the
capabilities of your video display and the incoming source video. You may
experiment with the Video Modes menu adjustments to try to improve the
picture further.
Video Modes
Adjust the picture settings on your video display before adjusting the AVR.
Access the picture settings from the Video Modes menu. Press the Video
Modes Button, and the screen shown in Figure 35 will appear. The menu may
also be accessed from the Info Settings menu.
NOTE
: The settings in the Video Modes menu affect each source
independently.
Figure 35 – Video Modes Menu
Video Mode
the display with only basic video processing. Video scaling cannot be turned
off, but selecting the HDMI Bypass mode in the Info Settings menu for a
source connected to one of the HDMI Inputs passes the video signal directly
from the HDMI Input to the HDMI Output, bypassing all video processing.
Select one of these processing options to optimize the picture for the current
program by applying adjustments to the brightness, contrast, color and
sharpness:
Sports
• : For sporting events.
Nature
• : For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting.
Movie
• : For movies and many television broadcasts.
Custom
• : Allows manual adjustment of the picture settings. The
Brightness, Contrast, Color and Sharpness settings appear as sliders with
values ranging from 0 to 100. The default setting for each adjustment is
50. Use the
Picture Adjust
Widescreen (16:9) images are displayed on a full-screen (4:3) device in
letterbox format. Black bars may appear above and below the image.
When displaying full-screen images on a widescreen device, black or gray
bars may appear to the left and right of the image (pillarboxing).
: The default setting of Off passes the video signal through to
M N
Buttons to change each setting’s value.
: Changes the aspect ratio of the displayed image.
Plasma and CRT monitors may suffer from “burn-in” when the same image,
such as the horizontal or vertical bars, is left on screen for a long period of
time. Adjust the picture so that it fills the display’s screen. Highlight this
setting and press the OK Button. Each press of the
setting. Press the OK Button when the desired setting appears.
Auto Fit
• : The AVR automatically adjusts the image, as required, to fit the
display’s capabilities.
Height Fit
• : Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below it.
Bars may remain at the sides.
Width Fit
• : Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars on the sides. Bars
may remain above and below the image.
Zoom 1x
• : Displays the image as received from the source. If the image
is in the 4:3 aspect ratio, on widescreen displays pillarbox format may be
used. If the image is in the 16:9 aspect ratio, on full-screen (4:3) displays
letterbox format may be used.
Zoom 2x and Zoom 3x
• : Stretches the image evenly to completely fill
the screen. The outer portions of the image may be cropped.
Experiment with this setting until you find a pleasing display format for each
program.
Overscan
around the border of a video frame, called “overscan”, that may be viewed on
newer high-definition displays, although it was not visible on older analog
television sets. However, since not all displays are capable of showing this
portion of the frame, directors avoid placing important information in that
area.
If your video display is capable of displaying the overscan area, turn this
setting on to avoid seeing a black border around the image which could cause
unwanted “burn-in” on some plasma and CRT displays. The AVR turns this
setting off by default when the source device is connected to one of the HDMI
Inputs. The setting is turned on by default when the source is connected to
one of the analog video inputs.
Advanced Video Settings
Advanced Video Modes submenu (see Figure 36). This submenu is not
accessible when the video processor (Video Mode setting) is turned off.
Figure 36 – Advanced Video Modes Menu
Noise Reduction
signal noise, or turn it off.
: For historical reasons, there is a convention to reserve an area
: Press the N or OK Button to display the
: Adjust this setting to Low, Medium or High to filter out
KL
Buttons changes the
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