System Configuration
System SetupIMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displaysSpeaker Configuration
Once the speakers have been placed in theon a projection TV it is important that they not beThe first few adjustments tell the AVR 500
room and connected, the remaining steps inleft on the screen for an extended period of time.which type of speakers are in use. This is
the setup process are to program the AVR 500OsAs with any video display, but particularly withimportant as it adjusts the settings that deter-
bass management system for the type ofprojectors, constant display of a static image suchmine which speakers receive low-frequency
speakers used in your system, calibrate theas these menus or video- game images may(bass) information. For each of these settings
output levels, and set the delay times used bycause the image to be permanently Oburneduse the LARGE setting if the speakers for a
the surround sound processor.into� the CRT.This type of damage is not coveredparticular position are traditional full-range
by the AVR 500 warranty and may not be cov-loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing
You are now ready to power up the AVR 500 toered by the projector TV setOs warranty.sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALL set-
begin these final adjustments.ting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite
The AVR 500 has two on-screen display modes,speakers that do not reproduce sounds below
1. Plug the Power Cable ! into anOSemi-OSD� and OFull-OSD.� When making100Hz. Note that when Osmall� speakers are
unswitched AC outlet.configuration adjustments, it is recommendedused, a subwoofer is required to reproduce
that the Full-OSD mode be used. This will placelow-frequency sounds. Remember that the
2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in soa complete status report or option listing onOlarge� and Osmall� descriptions do not refer
that it latches in with the word OOFF�the screen, making it easier to view the avail-to the actual physical size of the speakers, but
appearing on the top of the switch insideable options. The Semi-OSD mode uses one-linetheir ability to reproduce low-frequency
the front panel. Note that the Powerdisplays only.sounds. If you are in doubt as to which cat-
Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicatingegory describes your speakers, consult the
that the unit is in the Standby mode.To view the Full-OSD screens, press the OSDspecifications in the speakersO ownerOs manual,
button s three times. The first press will bringor ask your dealer.
3. Install the four supplied AAA batteries inup the Semi-OSD mode and the second press
the remote as shown. Be certain to followwill turn the OSD system off; the third press willWith the AVR 500 turned on, follow these steps
the (+) and (�) polarity indicators that arecall up the Full-OSD display (Figure 1).to configure the speakers:
on the bottom of the battery compartment.
When either OSD mode has been selected, a1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic
message will appear at the bottom of themode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic
screen any time the mode or source is changed.Selector î on the front panel or by
First, the new mode or source will show, and ifpressing the Surround Mode Selector
the source is changed there will also be a con-l 31 on the remote, followed by the�/U
firmation of the mode in use.buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears
in the Main Information Display V and
Note that the full-screen displays will time-outthe PRO LOGIC indicator G lights.
4. Turn the AVR 500 on either by pressing the
after 20 seconds. However, the on-screen display
System Power Control 2 on the front
used with the channel output level adjustments2. Press the Speaker button k 33 on the
panel, or via the remote by first pressing the
will remain on the screen as long as the settingsremote or front panel. The words FRNT
AVR Selector a or any of the CD/Tape/
are being changed. This display must be manu-SPEAKER will appear in the Main
DVD selectors b on the remote. The Power
ally turned off by pressing the OSD button á.Information Display V.
Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that
the unit is on, and the Information Display
AUDIO SOURCE :DIGITALIf you are using the on-screen display sys-
35 will also light up.
VIDEO SOURCE :DVDtem, a display will appear indicating the
AUDIO INPUT :OPT 1
BITSTREAM IN :3/21CH status of each speaker (Figure 2)..
Using the On-Screen Display
When making the following adjustments, you SURR. MODE :DOLBY
DIGITAL MODE :DOLBY PRO LOGIC
may find them easier to make if you use the
MULTI ROOM : OFF ON
unitOs on-screen display system. These easy-to- FRONT SP : LARGE SMALL
MASTER VOLUME:�20DB CENTER SP:LARGE SMALL
read displays give you a clear picture of the cur- NONE
rent status of the unit and make it easy to see SURR SPK : LARGE SMALL
NONE
which speaker, delay, input or digital selection
SUBWOOFER: OFF ON
Figure 1
you are making.
MASTER VOLUME:�20DB
When making most setup adjustments, the full
To view the on-screen displays, make certain
on-screen readout may be displayed at any
you have made a connection from the TV
time by pressing the OSD button s once.Figure 2
Monitor Video Out jack b on the rear panel
The displays will remain on the screen as long
to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or
as adjustments are being made, or for twenty3. Press the Set button i 31 and note
projector. In order to view the AVROs displays,
seconds after the last button is pressed tothat the � pointer will stop flashing.
the correct video source must be selected on
change a setting.
the video display.
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