Harman Kardon audio output problems

[IrvineOD]

I have an new avr 3650 receiver. I am using the aux input with my XM sat. Radio system Lynx just updated. The signal strength is great and consistent. The audio output is thru a 6-channel speaker selector. I have six Yamaha NS IW 470 120 watt speakers. All new 14 gauge wire.

Now the problem: The sound from the xm unit is good. I listened to it on my headphones. The sound from the speakers goes high to low and is cutting out at times. What can I adjust to help with the audio to be consistent?
Thanks in advance.

 

[afterlife2]

Did you use mic setup?

 

[j_garcia]

EZ set isn't going to work for a distributed system, which would seem to be what the OP is saying with a speaker selector.

OP - How does it sound with just one pair of speakers? Can you connect a pair directly to the receiver?

 

[IrvineOD]

No, I did not use the mic set up. I have not tried with just one speaker, but I will do that next. How
do you use the mic set up?

 

[IrvineOD]

I have not tired the one speaker yet. I am assuming that the ohms are off on my set up.
I know just enough to get my self in trouble...which I probably did. It is in an office setting.
I connected my Iphone to the aux input and it was GREAT. no variable volume.

 

[afterlife2]

Here is your manual Page 25 will tell you how to set it up: http://www.harmankardon.com/resources/Brands/harmankardon/Products/ProductRelatedDocuments/en-US/OwnersManual/AVR_3650_CORE_OM_EN.pdf
Do you have it setup for home theater? 5.1 or 7.1? or just 2.1? Pic would be nice to see how it's setup. you can use www.photobucket.com to upload your pictures for free.

 

[j_garcia]

What speaker selector did you use? You probably need an impedance matching one like this:
Niles Audio Corporation

I would use a stereo receiver for this application as well, not a multichannel one, unless HDMI is required.

 

[IrvineOD]

I am using a Pyle 6 channel

 

[IrvineOD]

I switche the surround to "virtual" and it solved the problem!!!

Thanks for your help!!