Harman-Kardon AVR80 owner manual Surround Mode Chart

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Advanced Features

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

 

 

 

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for surround sound decoding. It uses information

15 ms – 30 ms

 

encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct channels:

Initial Setting = 20 ms

 

Left, Center, Right and Surround. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs

 

 

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

 

 

Surround encoded programs include videocassette 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 source material that

 

 

does not carry surround encoding.

 

 

 

 

THX CINEMA

THX Cinema is a patented process developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. as an enhancement

15 ms – 30 ms

 

to surround processing. It includes additional enhancements that greatly improve

Initial Setting = 20 ms

 

the spectral and spatial realism of motion pictures that are recorded with the same

 

 

usual surround encoding as for DOLBY PRO LOGIC. THX Cinema’s exclusive

 

 

processing is designed to overcome the differences in acoustics between movie

 

 

theaters and home listening rooms so that movie sound tracks will sound the same

 

 

way at home as they did in the mixing room where they were created.

 

 

 

 

DOLBY 3 STEREO

Dolby 3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or stereophonic

No Surround Channels

 

program to 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 right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center

 

 

channel speaker, but no surround speakers.

 

 

 

 

MOVIE SURROUND

Movie Surround uses decoding similar to Pro Logic, but it permits delay

10 ms – 90 ms

 

times up to 90 ms. Use this mode instead of Pro Logic or THX to experiment with

Initial Setting = 20 ms

 

surround times above 30 ms, or if the delay time formula suggests a

 

 

larger time delay for your room.

 

 

 

 

HALL SURROUND

This mode is designed for use with stereo recordings. It provides a sound field effect that

10 ms – 90 ms

 

simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that create

Initial Setting = 20 ms

 

the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium sized circular concert hall.

 

 

 

MATRIX SURROUND This mode is designed for use with sports broadcasts, live concerts or other programs

10 ms – 90 ms

 

where the feeling of a wide surround effect is desired.

Initial Setting = 20 ms

 

 

 

MONO

This mode is intended for use with old music or movies, televisions shows and other

No Surround Channels

 

programs that have only monaural sound track. All sound will be reproduced through

 

 

the center channel speaker, if installed. If there is no center channel speaker,

 

 

monaural sound is reproduced from the front left and right speakers.

 

 

 

 

STEREO

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

No Surround Channels

 

channel presentation of two channel stereo programs.

 

 

 

 

ENGLISH

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Contents AVR80 AVR80 manual 11/01/98 1301 Side Information Display Front PanelRear Panel Video Connections Rear Panel Audio and System ConnectionsAUX Remote ControlTable of Contents Introduction Description and FeaturesTwin DSP processors for precise surround decoding Important Safety Information Safety InformationHow to Connect a Plug Unpacking and InstallationImportant Fuse Plug Information ConventionsFront Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Audio and System Connections Rear Panel Video Connections Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions System Installation Installation, Set Up & ConfigurationAudio Input and Output Connections Connect an FM antenna toRemote Control Expansion System and Power ConnectionsVideo Input Output Connections AC Power Connections External Audio Power Amplifier ConnectionsWill turn amber. You’re almost ready to enjoy the AVR80 Remote Programming Remote Control Programming & OperationContinue to program any additional Switch to the Use position when you are finishedSpeaker Placement System ConfigurationFigure #1 System SettingsOFF Choose this option if no Subwoofer is present Press the Ü or Ý buttons qto choose one of these optionsSelect on the remote, to resume the setup Surround Mode Selection Volume ControlBasic Operation Source SelectionTuner Presets Tuner ModeTV Auto Function Tuner OperationManual Tuner Preset Automatic Station Preset SelectionStation Name Preset Tune to the desired preset stationWhen the desired station is reached press P-SCAN%or Clear ó Tuning Preset StationsClearing Preset Stations To move the display in reverseRDS Operation Programme Service DisplayPTY Auto Search SecondsRDS Programme Type PTY Groups On Screen Display Surround Mode and DelayOn Screen Menus Status screen displays the following informationUsing The On Screen Menus for System Control Master VolumeInput Selection Surround Output LevelsT U R N M a I N M E N U R R O U N D M O D E Audio Tape Copy Advanced FeaturesVideo Copy Direct Digital Decoding Delay Time AdjustDigital output Advanced Features Surround Mode Chart Multiroom Operation InstallationIR Link Audio LinkIf the remote room is equipped AVR80 is now configured for multi room operationOperation Main Room OperationRemote Room Operation Multiroom OperationTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingMemory Backup System ResetTechnical Specifications

AVR80 specifications

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