Harman-Kardon AVR 147 Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal, See below, Music

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Table 6 – Surround Modes

Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

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

See below.

 

matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants are available.

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

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

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

Movie

television programs.

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

• Tuner

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

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

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

Music

Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions:

• Analog (2-channel)

 

• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)

• Tuner

 

• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

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

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

Game

channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming

• Analog (2-channel)

 

experience.

• Tuner

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic

Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

 

containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels.

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

• Tuner

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Simulates 5.1 channels when fewer speakers are present, or a more

See below.

 

enveloping sound field is desired.

 

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

When fewer than five main speakers are present, the Reference

• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode

Reference

mode virtualizes the missing speakers with accurate localization.

when signal does not contain center channel

 

Select from two- or three-speaker mode, depending on how many

information)

 

physical speakers are in your system.

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

• Tuner

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Wide mode may be used with two, three, four or five main speakers

• Dolby Digital (number of channels available

Wide

to widen the front soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the

varies by number of channels in signal)

 

left and right speakers.

• Analog (2-channel)

 

 

• Tuner

 

 

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

 

 

 

DTS Digital Surround

Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital,

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

 

it also provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel.

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

 

 

DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)

 

 

DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1)

 

 

 

DTS Stereo

Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents

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

 

a matrix-encoded surround presentation.

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

 

 

• DTS 96/24

 

 

DTS-ES Matrix

 

 

DTS-ES Discrete

 

 

 

DTS Neo:6

DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS-ES (Matrix or Discrete)

See below.

 

signals and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3- or 5-channel

 

 

presentation.

 

 

 

 

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Contents AVR Safety Information Important Safety Information Safety InformationStaple Invoice Here Table of Contents Surround Modes IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Audio SectionDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video Inputs With S-VideoFRONT-PANEL Controls Navigation Adjust Input Indicators REAR-PANEL Connections DVD A/V Video 3 Controls televisions and other video displays Remote Control FunctionsChannel Input Selector Press this button to select AVR Selector Power OnRemote Control Functions Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Typical Home Theater SystemSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Types of ConnectionsAnalog Audio Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Video ConnectionsRS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Analog VideoSpeaker Placement Step Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the SubwooferVCR, DVR, PVR Video 1 SourceVideo 3 Source Video 2 SourceHdmi 1 Source No video connections are needed Step Five Connect the Video DisplayHdmi 2 Source TapeStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerEnter a code from above Turn on your source deviceTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR Step Nine Turn On the AVRAfter your desired setting appears Initial SetupUsing the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 147 Using EzSet/EQPlug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver EzSet/EQ Specifying a 7.1 System What EzSet/EQ DoesEzSet/EQ Completed Configure Sources› Button selects the sources in the reverse order Tuner at this timeAudio input assigned to the source You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver DMP Setting Menu ScreenTurning On the AVR Sleep TimerVolume Control OperationSource Selection HeadphonesMute Function Tone ControlsWe recommend that you connect this player as follows Audio Input SelectionVideo Input Selection Channel Direct InputsChannel Input Selector Using the TunerRecording XM Radio OperationTuning Down Using TheBridgeTMSelect a Surround Mode Remote Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsDolby Surround Settings Passages to avoid disturbing others Default Modes0 or Dolby Digital EX played asDolby Digital 2.0 or Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPanorama adjusts wraparound surround effect See belowAre available Logic Step One Determine Speaker Size Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesSpeaker Size Menu Large settingSpeaker Crossover Menu Delay Adjust MenuMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyUsing the Remote Control With the Test Tone Using the Front-Panel or Remote Control Channel CommandUsing the Full-OSD Menu System SettingsTo dim the display Advanced Remote Control FunctionsDim Function Punch-Through ProgrammingTo program, or record a macro, follow these steps Resetting the RemoteProcessor Reset Troubleshooting Guide DTS AVR 147 Technical SpecificationsTable A3 Delay Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 Source Input Setting Defaults Table A2 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A5 Speaker/Channel Setting Table A4 Source Input SettingTable A7 System Settings Table A6 Remote Control CodesRemote Control Function List Reference TV VID3 Remote Control Function ListFAV Aiwa Table A10 Table A9Table A12 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A11 Remote Control Product Codes CDTable A14 Remote Control Product Codes Tape Table A13 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A15 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A15 Table A16 Remote Control Product CodesPage
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AVR 147 specifications

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