Harman-Kardon AVR 3650, AVR 2650 owner manual Table A12 Surround Modes

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AVR

Appendix

Table A12 – Surround Modes

Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency

••Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

 

effects (LFE) channel.

2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

 

 

••Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1)

 

 

••Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coaxial or optical

 

 

connection

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX

An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel that may be

••Dolby Digital EX

 

played through one or two surround back speakers. May be manually selected

••Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

 

when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected.

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Plus

An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby Digital Plus

••Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection (source device decodes to

 

has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the

Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used)

 

Internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source material may be delivered via an

 

 

HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via coaxial

 

 

or optical digital audio.

 

 

 

 

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Losslessaudio, the same format used

••Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD, delivered

 

on DVD-Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital,

via HDMI

 

such as night mode settings, while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true

 

 

reproduction of studio master recordings.

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Stereo

Delivers a two-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials.

••Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

 

 

2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

 

 

••Dolby Digital EX

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels from

See below

Mode Group

matrix surround-encoded or two-channel analog sources. Four variants are

 

 

available.

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs.

••Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

Movie

 

••Analog (two-channel)

 

 

 

 

••Tuner

 

 

••PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections. Allows

••Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

Music

adjustment of sound-field presentation in three dimensions:

••Analog (two-channel)

 

••Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)

 

••Tuner

 

••Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)

 

••Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

••PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround channels and

••Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

Game

subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience.

••Analog (two-channel)

 

 

 

 

••Tuner

 

 

••PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing

••Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

 

information below 7kHz to the surround channels.

••Analog (two-channel)

 

 

 

 

••Tuner

 

 

••PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel which may

See below

Mode Group

be played through one or two surround back speakers. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

 

modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the

 

 

AVR’s post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a

 

 

surround back channel to 5.1 modes.

 

 

 

 

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Contents AVR 3650,AVR 365 AVR 2650,AVR Table of Contents AVRPlace the Receiver Supplied AccessoriesIntroduction Button PowerFront-Panel Controls USbAVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors Ok button backlight button Mute button Info button Avr button Zone Selector SwitchSource Selector C/d buttonsSystem Remote Control Functions Mute button Sleep button Menu button Transport control buttons Zone Indicator lightOk button Zone 2 Remote Control Functions AVR 3650/AVR 365 only Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterIntroduction to Home Theater Multichannel AudioPlace Your Speakers Place Your SpeakersSubwoofer Connections Types of Home Theater System ConnectionsSpeaker Connections Source Device ConnectionsVideo Connections Radio Connections Sirius Satellite Radio Network ConnectorRS-232 Connector USB PortConnect Your Speakers Making ConnectionsMaking Connections Connect Your SubwooferRecord Output Connector Connected Component Connected Component Default Source Button AssignedMonitor Output Connector Connected Component Connect Your Audio and Video Source DevicesConnect Your Composite Video Devices Connect Your Hdmi DevicesConnect Your Component Video Devices Connect Your Optical Digital Video DevicesConnect the Radio Antennas Connect The Bridge IiipConnect to Your Home Network Connect Your Audio RecordersMain Room Install a Multizone SystemZone Zone Main Room Connect IR Equipment AVR 3650/AVR 365 onlyZone 2 Amplifier Not supplied Mono 1/8-inch 3.5mm Mini-Plug Interconnect Not suppliedInstall the Batteries in the Remote Control Set Up the Remote ControlConnect to AC Power Connect the 12V Trigger OutputLearning AVR 3650/AVR 365 only Set Up the Remote ControlIf the device does not turn off, enter another code number Using the On-Screen Menu System Set Up the AVRSet Up the AVR Configure the AVR for Your SpeakersSet Up Your Sources Speaker Setup Automatic Setup EzSet/EQCreating Hdmi Bypass Inputs Set Up the NetworkNetwork Settings Automatic Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVRListening to FM and AM Radio Listening to Sirius Satellite RadioListening to an iPod/iPhone Device IPod or iPhone Function Remote Control KeyListening to Media on a USB Device AVR 3650/AVR Playing files on a USB deviceInternet Radio Internet Radio PresetsListening to Internet Radio Audio Effects Selecting a Surround ModeListening to Media via Your Home Network Video ModesAudio Processing and Surround Sound Advanced FunctionsAdvanced Functions Audio Effects Button Video Mode MovieVideo Processing Center WidthVideo Mode Custom How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Noise Reduction OffManual Speaker Setup Number of Speakers Manual Speaker SetupSub Mode Crossover SizeStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Set the Speaker DistancesListening in Zone System SettingsHdmi Settings Status This line lets you turn Zone 2 on or offGeneral AVR Settings System SettingsSettings Lock Menu AppearanceRecording Advanced Remote Control ProgrammingSleep Timer To reset the AVR’s processor Resetting the RemoteProcessor Reset Troubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionSpecifications SpecificationsAppendix Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsYour Settings Audio Input Connectors Position Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults 100Hz Speakers Crossover Frequency Subwoofer ModeTable A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsBlu-ray Media Radio Table A7 Video Modes SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Disc Server 3650 Bridge 2650 AVRTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A10 System Settings Feature Default Your SettingsSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Table A12 Surround ModesDolby Digital 2/0/.0 or Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EXSurround back channel Front left and right speakersModes. Three variants are available Logic DTS Neo6DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or Music Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz LogicAVR AVR 3650/AVR 365 only Table A13 Remote Control Function ListMedia Server Table A13 Remote Control Function List AUXTable A14 Remote Control Product Codes TV Setup Code NumberTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes Table A17 - Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A18 - Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A21 - Remote Control Product Codes Cable Table A19 - Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A20 Remote Control Product Codes Game Game Manufacturer Setup Code Number BrandManufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Media ServerTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo

AVR 365, AVR 265, AVR 3650, AVR 2650 specifications

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