Operation
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Basic OperationPower Switch 1. Note that all presetY Adjust the volume to a comfortable
memories are lost if the unit is leftlevel using the front panel Volume
Once you have completed the setup andturned off with the Main PowerControl Oor remote Volume
configuration of your new receiver, it isSwitch 1for more than two weeks.Up/Down nbuttons.
simple to operate and enjoy. The follow-
ing instructions will provide the stepsSource SelectionYTo temporarily silence all speaker
needed to enjoy the AVR55:outputs press the Mute button p.
YTo select a source at any time, pressThis will cut the output to all speakers,
Y When using the AVR55 for the firstany of the Source Selector buttons onbut it will not effect any recording or
time, it is necessary to press the Mainthe remote dei or front panel8dubbing that may be in progress. When
Powerbutton 1on the front panel to)!@#$%^*.the system is muted the word MUTE
turn the unit on. This places the unit in awill flash in the information display.
standby mode, as indicated by the amberY The front panel Audio/VideoPress the Mutep button again to
color of thePower Indicator3. OnceInputs �may be used to connect areturn to normal operation.
the unit is in standby, you may begin adevice such as a video game or cam-
listening session by pressing the Systemcorder to your home entertainmentY For private listening, plug the 1/4"
Power Control 2on the front panel orsystem on a temporary basis. To listen stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo
the Main Power button c on theto and view the output of the playbackheadphones into the front panel
remote. Note that the Power Indicatorunit connected to these inputs, first pressHeadphonejack 5. To cut the speaker
3will turn green. This will turn the unitthe Vid 2 Input Selector*e, output when using headphones, press the
on and return it to the input source thatand then press the Vid 2 Front/RearSpeakerbutton 7so that it is in the
was last used. The unit may also bebutton (. When the front panel inputsextended position from the front panel.
turned on from standby by pressing anyare selected, a red LED will illuminate
of the Source Selector buttons on theabove the selector button.Y When one of the Video inputs $%
remote dei or front panel8)^*eis selected the video signal for
!@#$%^*.Y When an audio source is selected thethat input will be routed to the Video
last video input used remains routed toMonitoroutput jack aand will be view-
To turn the unit off at the end of a listen-the Video 1 and Monitor Outputs?able on a TV monitor connected to the
ing session simply press the Systema. This permits simultaneous viewingAVR55. Make certain that your TV is set to
Power Control 2on the front paneland listening to different sources.the proper input to view the signal.
or the Main Power Off button c on
the remote. Power to any equipmentY During a listening session you mayY In some installations it may be desir-
plugged into the rear panel Switchedwish to adjust the Bass y and Trebleable to dim or extinguish the front panel
Outlet?will be shut off and the�controls to suit your listening tastes.lights. This may be done by pressing and
Power Indicator 3will turn amber.holding the Display button o on the
Y At lower volume levels you may wishremote. The first press will dim the lights
When the remote is used to turn the unitto engage the Contour button ?. Thisto one half normal brightness, and a
Ooff� it is actually placing the system in aboosts the low- and high-frequencysecond press will turn them totally off.
standby mode, as indicated by the ambersounds in accordance with what arePress the button again to return the
color of the Power Indicator3.known as the Fletcher-Munson hearinglights to normal brightness. Note that the
curves to compensate for the response ofPower Indicator 3will remain lit at
When you will be away from home for human hearing at low sound levels.all times as a reminder that the unit is
an extended period of time it is always turned on.
a good idea to completely turn the
unit off using the front panel Main |
ACEC
HARMAN KARDON
