System Configuration
You are now ready to power up the AVR 120 toThe factory default settings for the AVR 120ing the Surround Mode Selector j on
begin these final adjustments.have all inputs configured for an analog sourcethe remote, until PRO LOGIC II
(except for the DVD input, which has theappears in the Main Information Display
1. Plug the Power Cord ° into anCoaxial Digital Input 1 e as the default),F and the Pro Logic II Indicator D
unswitched AC outlet.Stereo as the surround mode, all speaker lights.
positions set to Osmall,� and a subwoofer 2. Press the Speaker Select Button31 27
2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in untilconnected. Before using the unit, you will
it latches and the word OOFF� on the topon the remote or front panel. The words
probably want to change the settings for mostFNT SPEAKER will appear in the
of the switch disappears inside the frontinputs so that they are properly configured to
panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, theMain Information Display F.
will turn amber, indicating that the unit istype of speakers installed and the surround3. Press the Set Button o21 .
in the Standby mode.mode specifics. Remember that since the 4. Press the / Buttons mq on the
3. Remove the protective plastic film from theAVR 120 memorizes the settings for each input remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the
individually, you will need to make these front panel until either LARGE or
front-panel lens. If left in place, the filmadjustments for each input used. However,SMALL appears, matching the type of
may affect the performance of your remote
once they are made, further adjustment is speakers you have at the left-front and right-
control.only required when system components arefront positions, as described by the defini-
4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries inchanged.tions shown in the preceding section.
the remote as shown. Be certain to followWhen SMALL is selected, low-frequency
Once you have completed the settings for the
the (+) and (�) polarity indicators that aresounds will be sent to the subwoofer output
on the bottom of the battery compartment.first input, many settings may be duplicated foronly. Note that if you choose this option,
the remaining inputs. Remember that once the
settings are entered for one input, they must beand there is no subwoofer connected, you
will not hear any low-frequency sounds from
completed for all other input sources in your
system.the front channels.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range out-
Speaker Setupput will be sent to the front-left and front-
These adjustments tell the AVR 120 which typeright outputs, and NO low-frequency signals
of speakers are in use. This is important as itwill be sent to the subwoofer output.
5.Turn the AVR 120 on either by pressing theadjusts the settings that determine which5. When you have completed your selection for
System Power Control 2 on the front
speakers receive low-frequency (bass) informa-the front channel, press the Set Button
panel, or via the remote by pressing thetion. For each of these settings use theo 21 , and then press the / Buttons
AVR Selector f or any of the InputLARGE setting if the speakers for a particularmq on the remote or the Selector
Selectors eg on the remote. The
position are traditional full-range loudspeakersButtons 5 on the front panel to change
Power Indicator 3 will turn green tothat are capable of reproducing sounds belowthe display to CEN SPEAKER.
confirm that the unit is on, and the Main
100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller,
Information Display U will also light up.frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not6. Press the Set Button o 21 again, and
reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note thatuse the / Buttons mq on the
System Setupremote, or the Selector Buttons 5 on the
when Osmall� speakers are used, a subwoofer
The AVR 120 features an advanced memoryis required to reproduce low-frequency sounds.front panel, to select the option that best
system that enables you to establish differentdescribes your system based on the speaker
configurations for the bass management, digitalRemember that the Olarge� and Osmall�definitions shown in the preceding section.
descriptions do not refer to the actual physical
input, surround mode, delay times and outputsize of the speakers, but to their ability toWhen CEN SMALL is selected, low-fre-
levels for each input source. This flexibilityquency center-channel sounds will be sent to
reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in
enables you to custom-tailor the way in whichdoubt as to which category describes yourthe subwoofer output only. Note that if you
you listen to each source and have the AVR 120speakers, consult the specifications in thechoose this option and there is no sub-
memorize those settings. This means, for exam-woofer connected, you will not hear any
speakersO ownerOs manual, or ask your dealer.
ple, that you may use different output levels orlow-frequency sounds from the center-chan-
trims for different sources, or set differentnel speaker.
With the AVR 120 turned on, follow these steps
speaker configurations with the resultantto configure the speakers:When CEN LARGE is selected, a full-
changes to the bass management system. Once
these settings are made, they will automaticallyrange output will be sent to the center-
1. Put the AVR 120 in the Dolby Pro Logic IIspeaker output, and NO center-channel sig-
be recalled whenever you select that input.mode by pressing the Surround Modenal will be sent to the subwoofer output.
Selector 7 on the front panel or by press-
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