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AVR435/635 harman/kardon
OPERATION
NOTES:Dim Function
Y The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig-Since the AVR 435 will often be used when movies
nal is present, and they do not convert an analog
input to a digital signal, or change the format of theor other video programming is viewed under low-light
conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of
digital signal. In addition, the digital recorder mustthe front-panel displays and indicators so that they do
be compatible with the output signal. For example,
the PCM digital input from a CD player may benot distract from the video presentation. You may dim
the displays using the menu system, as shown on
recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital page 39,or you may control the brightness directly
or DTS signals may not.from the remote.
Y Please make certain that you are aware of anySimply press the Dim Button m once to dim the
copyright restrictions on any material you copy.
Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials isfront panel to half the normal brightness level; press
it again to turn the displays off. Note that when the
prohibited by federal law.displays are dimmed or turned off, the blue lighting
Output Level Trim Adjustmentaround the Standby/On Switch 1 will continue to
stay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on.
Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 435 isThe accent lighting for the Volume Control ) will
established using EzSet/EQ,as outlined on pagesremain at its normal level, rather than dim when the
23�26.In some cases, however, it may be desirablepanel displays are at half brightness.
to adjust the output levels using program material such
as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.Note that all changes to the front-panel brightness
Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer canlevel are temporary; the displays will return to full
brightness after the AVR is turned off and then on
only be adjusted using this procedure.
again. To return the displays to full brightness without
To adjust the output levels using program material, firstturning the unit off, press the Dim Button m as
set the reference volume for the front left and front rightneeded until the displays are on.
channels using the Volume Control )r?.In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays
Once the reference level has been set, press theor turning them off completely, you may wish to have
them appear whenever a button on the remote or
Channel Select Button n and FRONT Lfront panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out after
LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Linea set time period. You may do this by making the
$. To change the level, first press the Set Button
q, and then use the �/U Navigation Buttonappropriate settings in the VFD FADE TIME
OUT line of the ADVANCED SELECT
o to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the vol-Menu,as shown on page 39.
ume control, as this will alter the reference setting.
Memory Backup
Once the change has been made, press the SetThis product is equipped with a memory backup sys-
Button q and then press the �/U Navigationtem that preserves the system configuration informa-
Button o to select the next output-channel locationtion and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally
that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level,unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This mem-
press the �/U Navigation Button o untilory will last for at least four weeks, after which time all
WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Lowerinformation must be reentered.
Display Line $ or on-screen display.
Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels
requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjust-
ments have been made and no further adjustments
are made for 5 seconds, the AVR 435 will return to
normal operation.
The output levels may also be adjusted using the on-
screen menu system to either the internal test tone
or an external test disc by following the instructions
shown on page 29.
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