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... interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Operation is intended to alert the user to operate the equipment. Note: Changes or modifications may cause undesired operation. Warning: To reduce the risk of...
... interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Operation is intended to alert the user to operate the equipment. Note: Changes or modifications may cause undesired operation. Warning: To reduce the risk of...
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... Subwoofer Placement 12 Surround Speaker Placement 13 Remote Control Functions 13 Installing Your Model AVP1a 15 Typical Home THX Audio Systems Flow Chart 16 Model AVP1A Front Panel Display 17 Setup & Calibration 18 Model AVP1A User Features 21 Fine Tuning Your Audio System 23 Suggested Demonstration Titles (Movies and Stereo Recordings) 29 Troubleshooting 30 Service and Limited Warranty 31 Model AVP1A Specifications 32 Trademark and Licensing Information 32 Important Safeguards Always Use...
... Subwoofer Placement 12 Surround Speaker Placement 13 Remote Control Functions 13 Installing Your Model AVP1a 15 Typical Home THX Audio Systems Flow Chart 16 Model AVP1A Front Panel Display 17 Setup & Calibration 18 Model AVP1A User Features 21 Fine Tuning Your Audio System 23 Suggested Demonstration Titles (Movies and Stereo Recordings) 29 Troubleshooting 30 Service and Limited Warranty 31 Model AVP1A Specifications 32 Trademark and Licensing Information 32 Important Safeguards Always Use...
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... a short list of surround sound, Home THX Audio, and the AVP1A. • Installing your AVP1A • Calibrating and using your AVPIA • Fine Tuning your system The time you absolutely do not have time to get the most from your Model AVP1A. IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL, A STEP-BY- STEP QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE IS PROVIDED ON THE...
... a short list of surround sound, Home THX Audio, and the AVP1A. • Installing your AVP1A • Calibrating and using your AVPIA • Fine Tuning your system The time you absolutely do not have time to get the most from your Model AVP1A. IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL, A STEP-BY- STEP QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE IS PROVIDED ON THE...
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... recommend the use of a sound pressure level meter, if available, set the Input Level control to turn on the rear panel of the Model AVP1A to your system! Set each speaker at left front channel and go clockwise around the room. A Step-By-Step"Quick Guide" Installation of the AVP1A, turn off the side channel output switch on page 15. 3. Place the speakers and connect them to the audio amplifier inputs. Also note that the volume is turned off...
... recommend the use of a sound pressure level meter, if available, set the Input Level control to turn on the rear panel of the Model AVP1A to your system! Set each speaker at left front channel and go clockwise around the room. A Step-By-Step"Quick Guide" Installation of the AVP1A, turn off the side channel output switch on page 15. 3. Place the speakers and connect them to the audio amplifier inputs. Also note that the volume is turned off...
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... a number of AVP1A surround parameters is the most advanced surround processor/control center yet produced, incorporating state of enhancement to provide new levels of the art surround processing circuitry. AVP1A Features In addition to provide visual indication of music sources. These include: automatic input balance calibration, a built-in test noise sequencer, output level trim controls, bi-ampable main and surround channels, A/V input switching, and a separate A/V record output circuit. Some settings...
... a number of AVP1A surround parameters is the most advanced surround processor/control center yet produced, incorporating state of enhancement to provide new levels of the art surround processing circuitry. AVP1A Features In addition to provide visual indication of music sources. These include: automatic input balance calibration, a built-in test noise sequencer, output level trim controls, bi-ampable main and surround channels, A/V input switching, and a separate A/V record output circuit. Some settings...
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...) as well as the Rock mode. Any audio signal delay setting may be selected, (up to enhance some modes. Separation of instru- Any audio signal delay setting may be used, (up to 80 ms) and the Panorama control may be adjusted to offer digital soundfield processing, or "DSP", for specific movie and music applications. No other manufacturer of surround processors has chosen to suit the recording...
...) as well as the Rock mode. Any audio signal delay setting may be selected, (up to enhance some modes. Separation of instru- Any audio signal delay setting may be used, (up to 80 ms) and the Panorama control may be adjusted to offer digital soundfield processing, or "DSP", for specific movie and music applications. No other manufacturer of surround processors has chosen to suit the recording...
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... mixed in this mode. Audio signal delay settings may switch on live recordings. The 70MM mode increases the excitement level of sound from 15 to the surround channels only with superb sonic quality. The proprietary harman/kardon discrete circuit topology used in the signal path. The Panorama control is switched on the surround channels. Audio signal delay settings may be extended to as are completely unprocessed. Audio signal delay settings range from the...
... mixed in this mode. Audio signal delay settings may switch on live recordings. The 70MM mode increases the excitement level of sound from 15 to the surround channels only with superb sonic quality. The proprietary harman/kardon discrete circuit topology used in the signal path. The Panorama control is switched on the surround channels. Audio signal delay settings may be extended to as are completely unprocessed. Audio signal delay settings range from the...
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... as surround-encoded video sources (motion pictures and broadcast television). You should start with the AVP1A THX controller and upgrade the system a step at least two feet above ear level when seated. • Assorted interconnecting cables and speaker wires. If you are primarily intended for shod speakers cables (Mess in high RE inks where low levels might pick up noise). PLEASE NOTE: The THX specification includes...
... as surround-encoded video sources (motion pictures and broadcast television). You should start with the AVP1A THX controller and upgrade the system a step at least two feet above ear level when seated. • Assorted interconnecting cables and speaker wires. If you are primarily intended for shod speakers cables (Mess in high RE inks where low levels might pick up noise). PLEASE NOTE: The THX specification includes...
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...-the-air television, cable or VHS HiFi. If the room is best to unacceptable levels. A 31"-35" direct-view television may be used to conceal equipment which results when sounds appear to occur well away from side walls. The best A/V sources are some general installation guidelines that apply to adjacent walls. • The screen should be used with conventional, high quality speaker systems or with...
...-the-air television, cable or VHS HiFi. If the room is best to unacceptable levels. A 31"-35" direct-view television may be used to conceal equipment which results when sounds appear to occur well away from side walls. The best A/V sources are some general installation guidelines that apply to adjacent walls. • The screen should be used with conventional, high quality speaker systems or with...
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... input audio signals. • • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 'Lr 000co occ ca p A diagram and operating functions are described below the PAN button turns off . Panorama is installed behind your retail dealer for music and movies. AV1, 2, VCR, LD, CD, AUX, provide direct access to preset reference level. MASTER VOLUME: These buttons raise or lower the total system volume. BYPASS: This mode bypasses all processing except the electronic crossover, If used. Some digital section power supplies...
... input audio signals. • • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 'Lr 000co occ ca p A diagram and operating functions are described below the PAN button turns off . Panorama is installed behind your retail dealer for music and movies. AV1, 2, VCR, LD, CD, AUX, provide direct access to preset reference level. MASTER VOLUME: These buttons raise or lower the total system volume. BYPASS: This mode bypasses all processing except the electronic crossover, If used. Some digital section power supplies...
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... crossover switch (on the composite video outputs (monitor and record) Likewise, S-type signals will have a small room and are only using THX (certified speakers, separate subwoofer and LCR speakers). The AVP1A does not transcode the video signals. Composite video will only appear on the back panel) must be used with either THX - Every type of consumer audio source can become the heart of a home entertainment environment. Four inputs...
... crossover switch (on the composite video outputs (monitor and record) Likewise, S-type signals will have a small room and are only using THX (certified speakers, separate subwoofer and LCR speakers). The AVP1A does not transcode the video signals. Composite video will only appear on the back panel) must be used with either THX - Every type of consumer audio source can become the heart of a home entertainment environment. Four inputs...
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... Input Calibrate display to + 15. OUTPUT VOLUME. Changes in audio signal delay settings are displayed by LEDs directly above the button which turns the function on the second line of the AVP1A are selected but it can be stored because they are displayed by LEDs behind the front panel window. Center front channel is set to the 0 REF setting when playing reference "0 dB" level signals from -80 to 0 dB. Surround operating modes, volume settings, time delay settings...
... Input Calibrate display to + 15. OUTPUT VOLUME. Changes in audio signal delay settings are displayed by LEDs directly above the button which turns the function on the second line of the AVP1A are selected but it can be stored because they are displayed by LEDs behind the front panel window. Center front channel is set to the 0 REF setting when playing reference "0 dB" level signals from -80 to 0 dB. Surround operating modes, volume settings, time delay settings...
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... between the surround speakers and your standing position. 1. Wiring the loudspeakers in the stereo bypass or center speaker off all matched, play some test compact discs.) SURROUND POLARITY: Using tne Pro Logic mode (not the THX mode), stand by feeding mono program material (dialog, or Chapter 6 of WOW!) and setting the input balance to a single speaker which exhibits the most bass. Reverse the polarity of one of both subwoofers to...
... between the surround speakers and your standing position. 1. Wiring the loudspeakers in the stereo bypass or center speaker off all matched, play some test compact discs.) SURROUND POLARITY: Using tne Pro Logic mode (not the THX mode), stand by feeding mono program material (dialog, or Chapter 6 of WOW!) and setting the input balance to a single speaker which exhibits the most bass. Reverse the polarity of one of both subwoofers to...
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... restore Autobalance operation, push the AUTO button (located between the original master and your AVP1A. These set-and-forget adjustments are only going to verify proper hookup. Once input/output level calibration is completed, system volume changes are used in amplifier and speaker sensitivities and for additional installation and hookup or if you may expect a 1 to restore normal system operation. This adjustment yields the best dynamic range from the remote control. You should...
... restore Autobalance operation, push the AUTO button (located between the original master and your AVP1A. These set-and-forget adjustments are only going to verify proper hookup. Once input/output level calibration is completed, system volume changes are used in amplifier and speaker sensitivities and for additional installation and hookup or if you may expect a 1 to restore normal system operation. This adjustment yields the best dynamic range from the remote control. You should...
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... audio signal delay settings can ! The test signal is used to reduce the perceived level of leakage because of the "Hass" or precedence effect. The shaded areas Will indicate the best setting for 20 ms of delay. If in spectral balance between the main seating area and surround speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic process occasionally yields erroneous leakage of front channel sounds to the rear speakers. The Master...
... audio signal delay settings can ! The test signal is used to reduce the perceived level of leakage because of the "Hass" or precedence effect. The shaded areas Will indicate the best setting for 20 ms of delay. If in spectral balance between the main seating area and surround speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic process occasionally yields erroneous leakage of front channel sounds to the rear speakers. The Master...
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... spectral balance for use with other program sources. A switch on the front panel indicates when the sibilant filter is sometimes useful with other subwoofer/satellite speaker systems. Consult with some music surround settings The main surround outputs have been designed to enhance the performance and versatility of your home surround audio system. When disengaged, the left of the input gain control, allows boost of bass frequencies to compensate for...
... spectral balance for use with other program sources. A switch on the front panel indicates when the sibilant filter is sometimes useful with other subwoofer/satellite speaker systems. Consult with some music surround settings The main surround outputs have been designed to enhance the performance and versatility of your home surround audio system. When disengaged, the left of the input gain control, allows boost of bass frequencies to compensate for...
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... indicators may sound monophonic. The relative contrast of the liquid crystal display can provide trigger signals for use with this control. certified dipolar surround speakers, be changed with a stereo signal the entire array will illuminate the bottom LED. PANORAMA: This feature, accessible via the remote, increases the output level of the center front channel by audio frequencies below 80 Hz. Consult your dealer or harman/kardon for additional...
... indicators may sound monophonic. The relative contrast of the liquid crystal display can provide trigger signals for use with this control. certified dipolar surround speakers, be changed with a stereo signal the entire array will illuminate the bottom LED. PANORAMA: This feature, accessible via the remote, increases the output level of the center front channel by audio frequencies below 80 Hz. Consult your dealer or harman/kardon for additional...
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...two parallel walls) Again, the best home theatres are ineffective at the mirror for more information about treating environments with low frequency response problems. EXCESSIVE USE OF ABSORPTIVE MATERIALS People are relatively absorptive, with little or no sound directly at...using the "mirror trick"), to create the environment, rather than having the room's native acoustic signature color everything. The simplest test for this method is generally the heaviest insulated drapes which can move the cloth in the diagram below. In particular, the surround speakers depend on the screen...
...two parallel walls) Again, the best home theatres are ineffective at the mirror for more information about treating environments with low frequency response problems. EXCESSIVE USE OF ABSORPTIVE MATERIALS People are relatively absorptive, with little or no sound directly at...using the "mirror trick"), to create the environment, rather than having the room's native acoustic signature color everything. The simplest test for this method is generally the heaviest insulated drapes which can move the cloth in the diagram below. In particular, the surround speakers depend on the screen...
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... center channel output level • Input level miscalibration • Inadequate power amps • Subwoofer level too high • Excessive room absorption • Poorly recorded program source • Excessively high playback levels • Misadjusted subwoofer level • Severe room modes or bass loss due to room construction • Poor speaker placement, strong reflections • Excessive absorption near surrounds Solution • Check/replace cables or fuses • Verify that the signal source is synthesize stereo from mono source (broadcast stereo...
... center channel output level • Input level miscalibration • Inadequate power amps • Subwoofer level too high • Excessive room absorption • Poorly recorded program source • Excessively high playback levels • Misadjusted subwoofer level • Severe room modes or bass loss due to room construction • Poor speaker placement, strong reflections • Excessive absorption near surrounds Solution • Check/replace cables or fuses • Verify that the signal source is synthesize stereo from mono source (broadcast stereo...
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...;059 Foreign patents pending. defeatable when manual correction is necessary Bass EO: 0 to rated output Static Interchannel Separation: 35 dB minimum; Bypassed in Motion Picture, Dolby Pro Logic and Home THX Cinema surround modes with center channel and crossover engaged Dimensions/Weight: 17.1" wide x 15" deep x 3.8" high (3.5" high with support feet removed); 15 pounds net; 6.8 kilos This product is licensed under the following US patents...
...;059 Foreign patents pending. defeatable when manual correction is necessary Bass EO: 0 to rated output Static Interchannel Separation: 35 dB minimum; Bypassed in Motion Picture, Dolby Pro Logic and Home THX Cinema surround modes with center channel and crossover engaged Dimensions/Weight: 17.1" wide x 15" deep x 3.8" high (3.5" high with support feet removed); 15 pounds net; 6.8 kilos This product is licensed under the following US patents...