JBL AVR 140 Tape Recording, Using, Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals, Night Mode

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Operation

Important Note: When a digital surround source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters SBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels will appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 source is played. Then this surround mode will be indi- cated in the front display and on-screen display. With all other recordings the icons for the sur- round back speakers may light (when those speakers have been configured) to indicate that a signal will be fed to them (Matrix decoded with NEO:6, LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo), but no letters inside will light as the unit will not receive an input signal for the surround back channels.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators $also flash to indicate when a bit- stream has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts, or when a digital source such as a DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is available only when the Dolby Digital mode is selected.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button Bon the remote. Next, press the ⁄/¤ buttons Dto select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤ buttons

Duntil the message in the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display Òreads D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is activated at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY menu. See page 18 for information on using the menus to set this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

•When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/ Channel Indicators $will flash. This is nor- mal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR or the source machine. The AVR will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode.

•Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR.

•Note that not all digitally encoded programs and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full

5.1 or 6.1 channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been record- ed on the disc. The AVR will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used, indicate it in the Channel Input Indicators $ and adjust to accommodate it.

•When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, you normally may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH/7CH Stereo or Logic 7, except with specific Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings that can be played with the Pro Logic II modes too (see page 26).

•When a digital source is playing, it is NOT pos- sible to make an analog recording using the

Tape or Video 1 record outputs, even if the source is connected to any digital input of the AVR only, as long as "Surround Off" mode is selected (possible with a PCM source only). But the analog two channel signal, even of a Dolby Digital (not DTS) source, the ”Downmix” to Stereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded by connecting its analog audio outputs to the appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR. Additionally, the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs .

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the out- puts for Tape Outputs or Video 1 Outputs

in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to any of the Digital Audio Outputs , you are able to record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording system. Note that all digital signals will be passed through to both, coaxial and optical, digital outputs simultanously, no matter which kind of digital input was selected.

NOTES:

•The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present, and they do not convert an ana- log input to a digital signal, or change the format of the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to PCM or vice versa, but coaxial digital signals are converted to optical signals and vice versa). In additon, the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal. For example, the PCM digital output from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or

MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

•To make an analog recording from a digital source is possible, but only from a PCM source (not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with "Surround Off" mode (with any Surround mode only the L/R front signals will be fed to the record outputs).

Using

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected and a compatible Apple® iPod® is

docked in The Bridge, press the DMP

Selector Button to choose the iPod as the

input source. Pressing the DMP

Selector Button will also activate the AVR remote’s control codes for the iPod, and you may also use the front-panel controls to operate the

iPod. You may also select DMP as the source from the front panel by repeatedly press- ing the Input Source Selector %until DMP appears in the Upper Display Line Ò, although no Input Indicator will light.

When The Bridge is properly connected and a com-patible iPod is properly docked, the Upper Display Line Òwill read DMP/CON- NECTED. Once that message appears, use the remote or front-panel buttons to control the iPod. See the Function List Table on pages 40-41 for a listing of the remote control buttons that have been programmed to control the iPod. In brief, the Reverse Search, Play and Forward Search Buttons Pand the ⁄/¤/‹/› Buttons DE and Set Button Fmay be used in a similar manner to the corresponding controls on the iPod. Additional buttons on the remote may also be used to navigate your iPod’s albums and playlists. Complete details on operat-

ing an iPod using and an AVR remote

are furnished with .

The front-panel controls may be used to access a limited number of iPod functions. Press the Tuner Mode Button ^to play or pause the current track. The Tuning Selector )may be used to search reverse (left side of button) or for- ward (right side of button) through the tracks. Press the Tuner Band Selector !to call up the iPod’s menu. Press the ‹ / › Buttons 7to scroll, and the Set Button @to select.

Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

Normal output level adjustment for the

AVR is established using the test tone, as out- lined on page 23. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selec- tion you are familiar with. Additionally, the out- put level for the subwoofer and those for the Stereo and VMAx modes can only be adjusted using this procedure.

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Contents AVR 140 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityFront panel analog A/V inputs Description and FeaturesIntroduction Unpacking Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Headphone Jack $Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel ControlsMore information on digital audio # Preset Stations Selector Press thisDigital Input Selector When playing a Rear Panel Connections Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back LeftSurround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Digital AudioDigital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder Unswitched OutletDigital Audio Outputs Connect these Spare Button Main Remote Control Functions› Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/Down Channel/8 Channel Direct Input See page 31 for more informationDigital Media Player DMP Optional is connected toVideo Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Scart A/V Connections System and Power Connections AC Power ConnectionsCommand WattsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup First Turn OnInput Setup Surround SetupNavigation Button Cursor is next to the line readingSetting to your taste Night Mode Settings¤ Button Dso that the cursor is next to ‹/› Navigation Buttons EConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Stereo-Direct Bypass ModeSpeaker Setup Stereo-Digital ModeIndicators is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct Bypass mode That option press the ‹ / › Buttons E Screen menuDelay Settings Within five seconds, either press the ‹/› buttonsNavigation Button E to enter Output Level AdjustmentButton F Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly Surround Mode Chart OperationChannel Conventional stereo recordingsHall Controls and Use of Headphones Basic OperationSource Selection Channel/8-Channel Direct InputSurround Mode Selection Digital Audio PlaybackUntil Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò Dolby DigitalSurround Mode Types Digital Bitstream IndicatorsRear panel Or front panel *Ó PCM Audio PlaybackSee Figure Speaker/Channel IndicatorsPCM Playback Indications Using Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsNight Mode Tape RecordingCursor next to the desired item, or place Memory BackupFront-Panel-Display Fade Advanced Features Turn On Volume LevelSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Tuner OperationFull-OSD Background Color Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning RDS OperationRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesCode Readout Direct Code EntryProgrammed Device Functions Volume Punch-ThroughMacro Programming Resetting the Remote Memory Channel Control Punch-Through4and the Mute button By the AVR Input SelectorFunction List AM/FMAVR DVD Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1is pushed Remote sensor Úis obscuredTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Introduction Harman Consumer Group International

AVR 140 specifications

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