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Harman Kardon Citation 7.0 Owner's Manual

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CITATION 7.0 SURROUND CONTROLLER
OWNER'S MANUAL
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
9-MAY-95

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  • Page 1 CITATION 7.0 SURROUND CONTROLLER OWNER’S MANUAL PRELIMINARY DRAFT 9-MAY-95...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Quick Start Guide Description Of Modes Front Panel Indicators And Controls The Two Line Display And Readouts Rear Panel Inputs And Outputs The Remote Control Using the On Screen Menus and Front Panel Display to Operate the 7.0 System Installation, Set-Up And Calibration System Set-Up Menu Options System Installation Diagrams...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your new Citation 7.0 Controller has been factory preset for a specific line voltage: 110-120 volts for North America or 220-240 volts in most other countries. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the amplifier.
  • Page 4 Do Not Open The Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station.
  • Page 5 Important information for the user Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 6 CITATION MODEL 7.0 SURROUND CONTROLLER “QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS” Congratulations on your purchase of a Citation 7.0 Surround Controller. You now own the heart of a home entertainment system capable of sound reproduction that rivals the finest concert hall or the most modern movie theater.
  • Page 7 5. Connect all devices to AC power, and turn them on. The Citation 7.0 has a both a master power switch on the rear panel and a power switch on the front panel. First turn on the rear panel switch, so that a red line shows at the top of the switch.
  • Page 8 It will show you how to use the many features, modes and controls that are a vital part of the Citation 7.0. Correct set-up and installation is important to the sound quality of your new controller, and it will also make it easier to operate.
  • Page 9 True stereo sound is actually multi channel audio, and that is what the Citation 7.0 has been designed to deliver from any source material, be it encoded, encoded or even single channel mono. It does not matter if the playback source is a laser disc, CD, audio cassette, FM tuner, TV or satellite broadcast, cable program or even an old vinyl record.
  • Page 10 Dolby Laboratories. In North America, contact them at 415-558-0200. In Europe Dolby Labs may be contacted at (44) 1-793-842-100. The Citation 7.0’s Movie modes are Dolby ProLogic, Home THX, and 70mm. “Music” modes utilize special circuitry to create multichannel audio from standard two channel audio recordings. You will want to use these modes when listing to conventional recordings or to two channel stereo television programs.
  • Page 11 Using Jim Fosgate’s proprietary surround matrix designs, and the newly developed 6 Axis Steering Logic™ technology, the Citation 7.0 overcomes the limitations typically found in DSP. By carefully delaying signals, and controlling the amount of front channel information mixed into the rear channels, and through the use of other carefully tuned, proprietary circuits, the 7.0 is able to produce a pleasing multichannel sound from almost any two channel...
  • Page 12 HINT: As with the “movie” modes, the choice of which surround mode to use for musical selections is something best determined through experimentation. The names of the modes are meant to as a guide to the type of music they were designed for, have some fun and try them all. You can’t hurt anything, and your favorite music will sound better than ever.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Display And Controls

    5. Surround \/: This button will scroll down through the eight factory pre-set surround modes and the four user configurable surround modes available on the Citation 7.0. Use it to select the mode you wish to apply to the input sound.
  • Page 14 Note: When a front panel indicator is illuminated, it normally means that the function is on or engaged. 1. Two Line Display: The two line display is your window on the current status of the Citation 7.0, or it will display information pertaining to changes to the unit’s operating parameters.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    This will remove the risk of possible damage to your speakers or other components in your system. When making any connections to the Citation 7.0 make certain that the input plug is firmly seated in the input jack. This will prevent intermittent connections which may interfere with performance.
  • Page 16 10. Record Output A (“S” video): This output jack carries the “S” signal from the source selected for routing to “Record A” if an “S source is selected. Connect this jack to the “S” input of the VCR or display monitor which will be monitoring this output.
  • Page 17 NOT connect any of the outputs of the Citation 7.0 directly to a speaker. 23. Calibration Microphone Jack: Connect the special microphone shipped with your Citation 7.0 to this jack before starting the “Auto Calibrate” set-up sequence. See page #x for more information on Auto calibrate.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Many of the Citation 7.0’s important functions may be operated from the front panel buttons, but in general use, the infrared wireless remote will be used to control the operation of your controller. The remote is a powerful tool, and it is well worth taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with it.
  • Page 19 10. Options Set (M): Pressing this button brings up the current status of the system’s special options settings. Once in this menu, press the “\/” button to select any item on the status report that you wish to change. See page #XX for more information on the Options Set Menu.
  • Page 20 24. Venue (D): This button controls the settings for the rear channel Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Pressing the button selects which mode is chosen: “Night Club”, Cinema”, “Concert Hall”, “Stadium”, or the user configurable mode “Expert” mode. There is also an “off” position, which disables the rear channel DSP circuits. Each press of the button will cycle to the next mode.
  • Page 21 Citation 7.0 Menu and Display System The Citation 7.0 A/V Controller uses a series of menus and on screen displays to make it easy to use and operate the device. In some cases, the display shows a discrete function, in response to a button press on either the front panel or the remote control.
  • Page 22 Menu Driven Controls In some cases, multiple functions or conditions are grouped together for ease of access. These may be functions that are used only once, to set-up the 7.0, or they may be a group of conditions that define a mode. Menu functions are controlled by buttons indicated with an “M”...
  • Page 23 Status Displays On Screen Display Whenever you change a mode or input source, a two line display will appear at the top of the on screen display. The current input is shown on the left side, with both the input number, and the name you have selected for it. The current mode is displayed at the right side of the top line.
  • Page 24 If you are using a video display such as a TV set, monitor or projector, turn that unit on. If necessary, change the input so that the composite or “S” video input connected to the Citation 7.0 is chosen. Finally, turn the unit on using the front panel power switch or the power button on the remote control.
  • Page 25 Speakers The first three lines of the display detail the speaker settings. To change any of them, press the “Select” button to go to the next menu, “System Setup”. (Figure #xx) An “ “ arrow will point to the “Speakers” menu, and an “>“ indicates that there are additional menus for this topic.
  • Page 26 Turn the amplifiers on, as sound will be required in this step. The Citation 7.0 offers the choice of the exclusive Automatic Calibration System or conventional manual calibration. For most systems, the Automatic Calibration is the quickest, easiest and most accurate way to set up a system. If you prefer to establish the levels yourself, manual calibration is required.
  • Page 27 During the calibration, you will see the on screen display indicate the level being set for each speaker. If the system is unable to properly calibrate the level for any output channel, a “Failure” message will appear on screen (Figure #xx). Before proceeding again check to make certain that all amplifiers and speakers are properly connected, and that any adjustments on the speakers or amplifiers themselves are made.
  • Page 28 If you wish to proceed with calibration using a reference level other than THX standard, press “Select” to continue.
  • Page 29 To reset the reference level to the THX standard, press the “Cancel” button to return to the start of the calibration process. Press “Select” to re-enter the system reference level. Once the reference level is set, the calibration process is started by pressing the “Select” button. At this point, a test tone will be sent to the speakers, starting with the Front Left speaker.
  • Page 30 SEATING DISTANCE The final item in the to setup in the Speakers sub menu is the Seating Distance. At the “System Setup - Speakers” menu press the“ “ button to select “Seating Distance” (Figure #xx) and press “Select”. This will take you to the “Seating Distance”...
  • Page 31 B. If only composite video will be used, press the “ “ key so that the on screen “ “ cursor points to “All COMP VIDEO” (Figure #xx). The video display must be set to a standard video input to view the menus, although if an “S” source is connected, it will be passed through to the monitor.
  • Page 32 Settings Lock The 7.0 is shipped from the factory with the system settings “unlocked”. To lock those settings, start at the “System Setup” menu, by pressing the “System Setup” button. Press the “ “ button until the on screen “ “pointer is next to “Settings Lock”.
  • Page 33 Custom Modes Reset A reset of the “Custom Modes” will clear the memory of any settings for the custom modes. This reset should be used if changes have been made to the custom modes and you wish to have them returned to the original factory settings. To reset those modes, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 34 Reset System This option will completely erase all system settings, including user name, input names, speaker and screen configurations, system and input level settings and more. WARNING: Once these settings are erased they may not be recovered; they will have to be reentered using the installation steps outlined in this manual.
  • Page 35 Other items are adjusted from the menu that will appear on the next button press. When the Citation 7.0 is first installed it is a good idea to briefly view the various menus to familiarize yourself with their functions and the settings that have been entered. In the future, it may be necessary to change one or more of the menu’s sections as you change or adapt your system, room configuration or components.
  • Page 36 Record Out B Level A unique feature of the Citation 7.0 is the ability to set the output level to the record device that connected to Record Out B. This enables you to compensate for unusual source machine audio levels, or to control the volume to the amplifiers that feed remote room speakers.
  • Page 37 Menus Display The Citation 7.0 has two video outputs that carry the signal selected as the input source. In most installations, where only one video monitor in use, it is desirable to have the on screen menus appear on the video screen. However, you may wish to operate the 7.0 using the front panel display only.
  • Page 38 “Video Standard” menu mau not appear. Throughout the world there are a number of standards in use for video. The Citation 7.0 is designed to accommodate both the NTSC and PAL systems. NTSC is use in North America, Central America, parts of South America and parts of Asia, including Japan, Korea and the Philippines.
  • Page 39 Display Time-out The two line display is set at the factory to remain on at all times. Although it is an important part of the 7.0’s operating system, some users may find that the blue light may interfere with their listening room environment. One alternative is to turn the display, along with all panel lights and indicators, completely off.
  • Page 40 Power On Volume It is likely that you will use the Citation 7.0 to listen to a wide range of program material, from action movies and symphonies to soft ballads and background music. Each of these materials may be played at a different volume level, as best suits the specific listening session.
  • Page 41 An additional option on the “Options set - Crossover” menu is the “Special Bypass Option”. The factory preset for this option is “-”, or off. With certain speakers this option may provide a preferred listening configuration. Note: The “Special Bypass Option” should be engaged only for installations where full range audiophile loudspeakers are used as the left and right channel speakers.
  • Page 42 A third menu, “Custom Install”, is reserved for use by professional installers, and requires a special password. The options available from this menu are not required for normal operation or user set-up of the 7.0 A Citation trained dealer or installer will be able to assist you should the use of these menus be required. If no other adjustments are required, press “Exit/OK"...
  • Page 43 Note that unless the source machine is connected to the Citation 7.0 using an output jack with variable audio level, the actual volume setting is not relevant to...
  • Page 44 Note that unless the source machine is connected to the Citation 7.0 using an output jack with variable audio level, the actual volume setting is not relevant to the process.
  • Page 45 NOTE: The Citation 7.0 is shipped from the factory with a preset for Automatic Channel Balance. If it is determined that there is no need to adjust the input balance, this step in the installation may be skipped.
  • Page 46 Automatic Balance Adjust To have the input balance set automatically, make certain that the indicator between the “ “ pointer and the words “Auto Balance” is a plus sign (“+”). (figure #xx) If it is not, change the setting by pressing “Select”. This will set the unit so that the input balance is constantly adjusted whenever the input is selected.
  • Page 47 On Screen Display Background Color The Citation 7.0 is unique among most video controlled products as it permits a choice of background color or condition for the on screen menus. Where other products offer only white letters on a blue screen, the 7.0 lets you select from a choice of colors or the incomming video.
  • Page 48 Name Edit This option permits you to select a combination of any five letters, numbers and symbols to designate each of the eight input sources connected to the 7.0. To provide a starting point, each input shipped from the factory with a preset name.
  • Page 49 Three options are available for trigger (screen) control for each input: 1. Manual Adjust: This is the factory default setting. When this option is selected, the decision to send the control signal to raise or lower a screen is the same for all inputs. The selection of “screen up” or “screen down” is made via the “Options Set”...

  • Page 50: Direct Access Controls

    DIRECT ACCESS CONTROLS Once the Citation 7.0 has been installed, and the initial settings entered, the unit is relatively easy to operate. Although the menu control system is always available to make system changes, the 7.0’s remote control has been preprogrammed with direct access controls that make it possible to make most control and operating decisions with the touch of one button.
  • Page 51 When the mute control is engaged, the word “Mute” will replace the volume level on the front panel display (figure #xx), and it will flash at the bottom of the on screen display. This reminds you that the volume has been lowered. To return to normal operation, either press the “Mute”...
  • Page 52 You may also return to multichannel sound by pressing the button for any of the available surround modes on the remote, or by pressing the “Surround /\” and “Surround \/” buttons on the front panel. Remote Illumination To permit easier use to the 7.0’s remote control in the darkened environement common to many home theater installations, many of the buttons at the top portion of the remote may be illuminated.
  • Page 53 Hi Frequency Equalization Also called Re-Equalization™ when used in the THX mode, this control compensates for the way that motion picture soundtracks are mixed. They often sound “bright” in a home environment due to the difference between home and theater acoustics. This is where you may compensate for these differences so that listener fatigue and harshness is minimized.
  • Page 54 To change the center channel mode, first press “Center Speaker” once to bring the status message up on the screen. TO change the setting, simply press the button again, and the system will toggle through the following options: On- Normal: This is the normal setting for center channel operation. It activates the center channel at the calibrated level.
  • Page 55 Panorama Panorama is a carefully controlled expansion of the front sound stage that widens the stereo effect in the surround channels. Panorama is particularly useful in expensding the soundfiled of recordings with very little channel separation. Engaging the Panorama circuits brings a dramatic change, bringing surround information along the side walls.
  • Page 56 Menu and Navigational Controls The remaining controls on the remote are the menu and navigational controls. These controls provide access to the setup menus, and they enable movement within the menus, and they select, confirm or cancel menu choices. Pressing the following buttons on the remote brings up the status page of the appropriate menu tree: “System Setup”: This menu contains many of the key items used to configure the 7.0 when it is first installed.
  • Page 57 Once a combination of adjustments is created, it may be stored in the system’s memory for recall at any time. This flexibility is a unique feature of the Citation 7.0; once you have become accustomed to the factory preset modes it provides a means of fine tuning the modes to your exact taste and preferences.
  • Page 58 Bass EQ Adjust: This setting controls the amount by which low frequency sounds are boosted. This control, which is analogous to the “bass” knob found on traditional audio equipment, emphasizes the bass sound presentation. It may be called up at any time by pressing “Bass EQ” on the remote control, or it may be added as a default setting at a specific level for any mode.
  • Page 59 This menu contains an option that is unique to the Citation 7.0. The Six Axis configuration for the rear channels is an exclusive Jim Fosgate design feature. It creates an enveloping sound field by carefully distributing sound among the side and rear speakers to make it sound as though there are six separate sound sources in your listening environment.
  • Page 60 There are three options available for the side stage: Extended Front: This is the Six Axis presentation that creates a phantom center back speaker position. Extended Back: This a traditional four channel surround presentation. Off: This position turns off the side channel speakers. Use the “...
  • Page 61 Press “Select” to make your choice, and note that the “ “ cursor will move next to the pointer. Press “Exit/OK’ to enter the setting to the 7.0’s memory and return to the Surround Mode Edit menu. If a “custom” venue has previously been created, and if you wish to select it, follow these additional steps. First, use the “...
  • Page 62 Size: This choice tells the DSP system how large a room to imitate. The settings in this menu act to fine tune the room type previously selected. To make a room size choice, at the main Venue Edit menu, press the “ “ button so that the on screen pointer is next to “Size”.
  • Page 63 To adjust the ambiance level in your custom venue, start at the main Venue Edit menu, and press the “ “ button so that the on screen pointer is on the bottom line next to “Ambiance”. Press “select” to move to the next menu screen. At the “Adjust Ambiance”...
  • Page 64 Expert Settings These settings provide an additional degree of flexibility in tailoring a surround mode to your specific taste. As these items may provide subtle improvements to the surround decoding, they are reserved in an “Expert” category, but you need not be an expert to use them. Back Delay Adjust The time delay between the front and back speakers is normally set preset for each mode.
  • Page 65 The three options controlled on this page are: Timbre Match: This specialized equalization filter matches the spectral balance between the front and surround channels to increase the realism in sound effects created for motion picture sound tracks. Hi Frequency Equalization: This equalization circuit that compensates for the way that motion picture soundtracks are mixed.
  • Page 66 At the “Back Vol Level” menu, a slider scale will appear. Use the “ “ and “ “ buttons to adjust the volume to the desired level. You will be able to hear the level change in the speakers, and the slider scale will move to indicate the change in the setting from the calibrated setting.