Harman-Kardon 760, 660 owner manual Selecting a Surround Mode

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OPERATION

Selecting a Surround Mode

Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types. More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions Manual.

To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button (front panel or remote). The Surround Modes menu will appear (see Figure 26). Use the KL Buttons until the desired surround mode category appears: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Press the OK Button to change the audio type’s surround mode.

Figure 26 – Surround Modes Menu

Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie, Music or Game mode, depending on the source.

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide and Reference modes.

Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number of speakers used for playback:

•• 2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers. As described in the Advanced Functions Manual, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu, and the AVR does the rest.

•• 5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker.

•• 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation. See the Advanced Functions Manual for more information.

Movie: Use when a surround mode is desired for movie playback: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present).

Music: Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See the Advanced Functions Manual for more information.

Video Game: Use to select a surround mode for game playback: Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present) Game.

After you have made your selection, press the Back/Exit Button.

See the Advanced Functions Manual for more information on surround modes.

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Contents AVR 760/AVR Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Installation Location CleaningDo Not Open the Cabinet Moving the UnitTable of Contents Introduction Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon productAudio Section Surround ModesSupplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsSetting 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i or 1080p FRONT-PANEL ControlsVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume REAR-PANEL Connections OutputUse an HDMI-to-DVI adapter Remote Control Functions Main Remote ControlVolume Control Press to raise or lower the volume Zone 2 Remote Control Introduction to Home Theater Typical Home Theater SystemMultichannel Audio Surround ModesConnecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsSpeaker Connections SubwooferDigital Audio Analog AudioAntennas RS-232 Serial PortVideo Connections Digital VideoSpeaker Placement Front Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Getting Started Source Assignment WorksheetGetting Started Installation Step Eleven Install a Multizone System Connect a Video Display Device or Switcher AVR 760 onlyConnect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input Select one or all of these methods for audio distributionStep Twelve Plug in AC Power Cords Step Thirteen Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote To program the codes for a source device into the remoteTo change the device type of a Source Selector To learn individual key codesTo delete a programmed or learned code To rename a key or deviceStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 760/AVR 660 Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemSelect Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ Set Up Sources Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menuAudio and Video Input Selection Channel Inputs HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc PlayerAdjust Lip Sync You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiverVolume Control Dolby VolumeDolby Volume Calibration Offset OperationSleep Timer HeadphonesMute Function Audio EffectsUsing the Tuner RDS TuningRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsUSB Playback Internet RadioUsing Docking Station Using The BridgeNetwork Playback RecordingIPod manual mode Using The Bridge II in iPod Manual ModeSelect Menu Select Next ScreenSelecting a Surround Mode Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetMemory Appendix Default settings AppendixTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device TypeTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Technical Specifications FM Tuner SectionAM Tuner Section Video SectionEnglish

660, 760 specifications

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