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sound being recorded from left rear side will be heard from that side only.

When no rear speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be selected with all surround recordings.

Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g. "D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received via any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode will be selected automatically (in addition to the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a full range 5.1 channel surround sound even from those recordings.

To create wide, enveloping sound field environments and defined pans and flyovers with all analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode or Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a dramatic improvement in comparison to the Dolby Pro Logic (I) mode of former times.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog sur- round modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7, when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made-for-televi- sion programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound. You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo or Logic 7 modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural surround information present in all stereo recordings.

However, for stereo programs without any surround information the Theater, Hall and 5CH Stereo modes should be tried (effective particularly with old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and for mono programs, we suggest that you try the Theater or Hall modes.

Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, press the

Surround Mode Group Selector Button 6 to scroll through the list of available surround groups (for example, any Dolby mode or Logic 7 mode). Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button C to choose the specific mode within the desired group (for example, within the Dolby mode group the options are Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Movies and Dolby 3 Stereo). To select a surround mode using the remote, any of the surround mode selector buttons IJK PQ until the desired mode appears. As you press the buttons, the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display F. As the surround mode changes, a blue LED will light next to the current mode in the Surround Mode Indicators list D on the front panel. Regard that any time a surround mode is changed it remains associated with the input just selected until another choice is made.

NOTE: The name of each Surround Mode will scroll through the Main Information Display

Fwhile the modes are being selected. To avoid exiting from the surround mode selection process, be certain to push the K/L buttons

while a mode name is still visible.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR will automatically select and switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the following section of this manual.

To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display F.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog matrix surround systems. It delivers five discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left surround and right surround. Each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low frequency information. This is the “.1” channel referred to when you see these systems descibed as “5.1”. The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®) is a standard part of DVD, and is available on satellite broadcasts and is a part of the new high-definition television (HDTV) system.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- compressed digital audio system used for com- pact discs, and some special PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in the AVR are capable of high quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD/DVD player.

Connections may be made to the Optical or

Coaxial inputs on the rear panel or front panel 4G.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed its video signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording.

Next press the Digital Select button

and

then use the K/L buttons

on the remote

until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display F, then press the OK button A to confirm the choice.

When a PCM source is playing, a brief message PCM will appear in the Main Information Display F. During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.

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Contents System Table of Contents Unpacking Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD ` B DVD Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly This indicator is not activeSee page 23 for more information Button Random DVD Press for Random playback in random orderAs the audio source Function ListFollowing order Front Panel Controls Tuning Tuner Band SelectorSurround Mode Selector D Surround Mode Indicators English Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Installation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsOutput jacks Subwoofer OutputVideo Equipment Connections System Configuration Settings to be Made With Each Input UsedPlug the Power Cable Input SetupSpeaker Setup Press the OK button aButtons so that SUB LFE appears in the display If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Output Level Adjustment Press the Delay Button BNight Mode Settings Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode SelectionOperation Basic OperationWhile a mode name is still visible Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital PCM Audio PlaybackDigital Status Indicators Surround Mode TypesSelector button and then using the K/L Selecting a Digital SourceNight Mode Output Level Trim AdjustmentRecord mode Tape RecordingMemory Backup Channel Direct InputDisplay Brightness Tuner OperationRDS Tuning RDS OperationRDS Display Options Program Search PTYTroubleshooting Guide Processor ResetMain Power Switch Remote sensor E is obscuredDivX TerminologyTerminology Features Main Information Display Play Open/Close Press this button to open or close the Disc TrayDisc Type Indicators Chapter/Track Number Indicators ETime IndicatorsLights when a disc is playing in the normal mode Lights when the disc is pausedDVD-Audio 2-Channel PCM Optical Digital Output Video OutputCoaxial Digital Output Component Video Outputs Setup and Connections Connecting to a TV OnlyBefore connecting your DVD 28, please S separate video output connector sepaImportant Notes on Scart and RGB format Connecting to a ReceiverAnalog Audio Outputs to any analog For your reference Dolby Digital and DTSDVD-Audio 6-Channel Audio Outputs toBasic Play Disc Playback FeaturesPlayback Basics About DivX Movie Files Playing a DivX Movie DiscBefore playing DivX movie discs, please note the following Insert a disc and close the traySystem Setup System DefaultsSet Up Menu System SettingsAudio Settings Audio Adjustments Submenu Outputs . Three settings are availableDigital Audio Outputs If your receiver or processor does not haveVideo Settings DelayComponent Video Outputs to maxi Composite VideoTest Screen TV Picture Adjustment with Test ScreenTest Screen Navigation Buttons to highlight Using the On-Screen Status DisplayPlayer Menu CD Playback Navigation ButtonUse the KLM N Navigation Button Use the KL Navigation Buttons toVideo Off Feature Repeat PlayRandom Play Selecting a TrackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackSpecific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 28 Are MP3 or WMA Disc PlaybackOK Button a to start the first track Use the KLM N Navigation ButtonsJpeg Playback Buttons to explore the enlarged imageTroubleShooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause SolutionHdmi Output Use 6-Channel Audio OutputsTechnical Specifications for AVR Technical Specifications for DVD English Harman Consumer Group, Inc

13828 specifications

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