Harman-Kardon AVR 310 owner manual Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

DTS

Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special

Delay time not adjustable

DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and

a special dedicated low frequency channel.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

The standard mode for analog surround-sound decoding. It uses information encoded

15 ms – 30 ms

in a two-channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs: Left, Center, Right and

Initial Setting = 15 ms

a Mono Surround channel. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing

the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other “Surround” logos. Surround-encoded

programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio

programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a

pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry

surround encoding.

LOGIC 7 C

Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either

Delay time not adjustable

LOGIC 7 M

surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode

should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding.

Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds

with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding

techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources.

Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater

rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer

(if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact.

DOLBY 3 STEREO

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to

No surround channels

create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the

rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right

channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker

but no surround speakers.

THEATER

Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or

Delay time not adjustable

stage theater.

HALL 1

The two Hall modes offer two different matrix surround decoding choices that simulate

Delay time not adjustable

HALL 2

either a medium-sized chamber hall (Hall1) or a large concert hall or opera house (Hall 2)

VMAx Near

When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode

No surround channels

VMAx Far

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the

center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when

your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode

should be selected when your listening positioin is greater than five feet from the speakers.

SURROUND

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-

No surround channels

OFF (STEREO)

channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.