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Installation & Setup
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INSTALLATION Rear channel speakers need not beWhen you have the information on your
The ADP303 delivers optimal perfor-identical to the front channel speakers,speakers, set the four switches as follows:
mance when it is used with the Harmanbut they should be of high quality. One1) Front Speaker Mode
of the benefits of Dolby Digital AC-3 is
Kardon AVR80 or AVI250 although it isthat the surround channels are fullThis switch determines the frequency
also compatible with many other homerange, while they were frequency limitedrange of the front left/right speakers.
theater system configurations. PleaseSelect Large or Small depending on the
follow the instructions in this sectionin earlier ProLogic type systems.type of speaker you will be using. The
that describe the equipment and speakerBass effects are also an important part offactory default setting is OSmall�.
choices that most closely resemble that ofhome theater. For optimal enjoyment aLarge: Set the switch to this position if
your own system. Depending on thesubwoofer should be used as it is
equipment in use, some of the switchesoptimized for low frequencyyou are using full range speakers that are
and settings may require adjustment,reproduction. If you have large full rangecapable of reproducing sounds below 100
Hz. In this position, the output to the
while in other cases they may be left infront speakers, however, they may befront left/right output jacks is full range.
their factory preset positions.used in place of a subwoofer with proper
setting of the rear panel switches.This switch position should also be used
Depending on the specific equipment inif you are using a packaged speaker
your home theater setup, the ADP303 canFor the best advice on speaker selection
be connected in one of three configura-consult your Harman Kardon dealer.system where the first input feed is to the
tion options:subwoofer. Although subwoofer/satellite
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGSsystems normally use the Osmall�
Y Direct connection to A/V products suchsetting, some systems contain a crossover
as the Harman Kardon AVR80 or AVI250Since the ADP303 may be used with awithin the subwoofer, and send filtered
wide variety of speaker types, it is
that feature a SIX CHANNEL DIRECTimportant that you adjust the rear panelsounds to small speakers. Consult your
INPUT.dealer or the speaker systemOs ownerOs
speaker mode switches before use. Settingmanual if you are uncertain if this is an
Y Connection between an existing A/Vthese switches will tell the ADP303 whatappropriate setting.
surround processor/pre-amp and yourtype of speakers you are using so that the
power amplifier(s) and subwoofer (foraudio outputs will be directed to theSmall: Set the switch to this position if
owners of separates-based home theaterproper speaker.you have small, frequency limited
systems).In general, a OLarge� speaker is definedsatellite type speakers that do not
Y Connection to the PRE-OUT/MAIN-INas a traditional full range speaker thatreproduce sounds below 100 Hz, and
whenever a subwoofer is used. Use this
jacks on the rear panel of your A/Vincludes a woofer or some prepackagedsetting if you have a subwoofer satellite
receiver, provided that it is equipped Osatellite/subwoofer� systems and issystem where there are separate feeds to
with 5 pre-out/main-in jack pairs and acapable of reproducing sounds below 100
subwoofer output jack.Hz. For the purposes of this product, ayour subwoofer and the small satellite
speakers (but then an extra subwoofer is
SPEAKER SELECTIONOSmall� speaker is one that is notneccessary for the LFE channel). When
capable of delivering sounds significantlythe Subwoofer Mode Switch ? is in the
The home theater system you alreadybelow 100 Hz. (Most Osatellite� type
have installed should work with thespeakers fall into this category.) Before OON� position, front Low Frequency
Effects (LFE) audio will be routed to the
ADP303 provided that there are left,setting the switches make note of the typesubwoofer.
center and right front speakers, left andof front, center and rear speakers that
right rear/surround speakers and awill be used. For further clarification of2) Surround Speaker Mode
subwoofer. For best results weyour speakersO type consult the speakerThis switch determines the frequency
recommend that the front speakers be ofownerOs manual and look on therange of the rear surround speakers.
the same type, with identical or similarOspecifications� page to find theSelect Large, None or Small depending
driver units. This will deliver smoothfrequency range.on the type of speakers you will be using.
pans across the front sound stage as theThe factory default setting is OSmall�.
action moves from side to side. |
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