Harman-Kardon Master Dolby Surround Audio with Harman Kardon Receivers
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The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal:

“1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect.

“2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no center channel.

“3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center) are present. The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present: “0” indicates that no surround information is present.

“1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present. “2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels.

“3” is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel, in addition to the side surround left and right channels.

“4” is used with 7.1-channel digital formats to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels.

The third number is used for the LFE channel: “0” indicates no LFE channel.

“.1” indicates that an LFE channel is present.

The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel, indicated as 3/2/.1 EX-ON for Dolby Digital EX materials, and 3/3/.1 ES-ON for DTS-ES materials.

Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS-ON or DS-OFF, depending on whether the 2-channel bitstream contains only stereo information, or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR’s Dolby Pro Logic decoder. By default, these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode.

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) will appear.

When only two channels – left and right – are present, the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels. If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal’s digital encoding, press the Surround Modes Button to display the Surround Modes menu (see Figure 26 in the Basic Manual).

The Auto Select option uses the native signal’s digital encoding, e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio. For 2-channel materials, the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode. If you prefer a different surround mode, select the surround mode category: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Press the OK Button to change the mode.

Each category is set to a default surround mode:

•• Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

•• Stereo: 7-channel stereo

•• Movie: Logic 7 Movie

•• Music: Logic 7 Music

•• Video Game: Logic 7 Game

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

You may select a different mode. The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system.

•• Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide

•• Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo

•• Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie

•• Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

•• Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of audio, select the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR’s automatic surround mode selection. The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source is selected.

Please refer to Table A13 in the appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams.

Dolby Surround Settings

Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes. When the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have been selected, choose the Edit submenu to adjust the Center Width, Dimension and Panorama settings. See Figure 27.

Figure 27 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode Settings

Center Width: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers. A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage. Use the M N Buttons to adjust.

Dimension: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation, allowing you to “move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room. The setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound toward the front of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the sound toward the rear. Use the M N Buttons to adjust.

Panorama: With the Panorama mode turned ON, some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an enveloping “wraparound” effect. Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or off.

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Contents AVR 760 AVR Important Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents and Features Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAudio Processing and Surround Sound Surround ModesIndicates that an LFE channel is present Dolby Surround SettingsStep Three Manual Setup Menu Manual Speaker SetupStep ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Step TWO Measure Speaker DistancesAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode Audio Effects Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyVideo Modes Video AdjustmentsBrightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentSharpness Adjustment System SettingsMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone SystemUpgrade Software If a software upgrade is released for General AVR SettingsMenu Appearance System InformationMain Menu Advanced Remote Control FunctionsActivities Macros To program, or record an activityTo program the remote’s back light mode Remote ResetPunch-Through Programming Back LightTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesDevice Type Video ConnectionsCable/Sat Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsRadio Game BridgeTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A5 Source SettingsMedia Default Cable/Sat Network Source a Source B Source C Source DInternet Radio Network Source a Source B Source C Table A7 Video Modes SettingsOff Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect Source Input Device Type if changed Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Surround Modes Table A12 Zone 2 Settings Table A10 System SettingsTable A11 Network Settings Table A13 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalSee below Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired See below Mode GroupChannel to 5.1 modes Dolby Pro Logic Movie Back channel Analog 2-channel TunerDTS Stereo Setting to be offPresentation DTS Neo6 DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orRemote Control Function List Reference Button Name Table A14 Remote Control Function ListButton Name

AVR 660, AVR 760 specifications

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The user interface of both the AVR 760 and AVR 660 is intuitive, with an easy-to-navigate on-screen display that makes setup and configuration straightforward. Additionally, the receivers feature Multi-Room Audio functionality, allowing users to expand their audio experience beyond the main theater area by distributing sound throughout the home.

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