Harman-Kardon 13828 Selecting a Digital Source, Digital Status Indicators, Surround Mode Types

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Operation

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or

front panel 4G. In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording, the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs on the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs).

When playing a digital source such as DVD, first select its input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined in this manual in order to feed its video signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording. When the digital input appropriate with the DVD player is not selected automatically (due to the input settings made earlier during the system configuration, see page 14), select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input

Selector button and then using the K/L

buttons on the remote to choose any of the OPTICAL (OPT) or COAXIAL (COAX) inputs, as they appear in the Main Information Display F. When the digital source is playing, the AVR will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS source or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players.

Digital Status Indicators

When a digital source is playing, the AVR senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bit- streams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCM data, from CDs and LDs and some music DVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs, it will allow the appropriate surround mode to be selected manually. Since the range of available surround modes depends on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present. This will help you to understand the choice of modes and the input channels recorded on the disc.

When a digital source is playing, the AVR will display a variety of messages to indicate the type of bitstream received. These messages will appear shortly after an input or surround mode is changed, and will remain in the Main Information Display F for about five seconds before the display returns to the normal surround mode indication.

Surround Mode Types

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digit indication will appear, showing the number of channels present in the data. An example of this type of display is 3/2/.1.

The first number indicates how many discrete front channel signals are present.

•A 3 tells you that separate front left, center and front right signals are available. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

•A 2 tells you that separate front left and right signals are available, but there is no discrete center channel signal. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bit streams that have stereo program material.

•A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

The middle number indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present.

•A 2 tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

•A 1 tells you that there is only a single, surround encoded surround channel. This will appear for Dolby Digital bit streams that have matrix encoding.

•A 0 indicates that there is no surround channel information. This will be displayed for two- channel stereo programs.

The last number indicates if there is a discrete Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it is a special channel that contains only bass frequencies.

•A .1 tells you that an LFE channel is present. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs, as available.

•A 0 indicates that there is no LFE channel information available. However, even when there is no dedicated LFE channel, low frequency sound will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of subwoofer.

An UNLOCK message may appear in the Lower Display Line F. This is your indication that the digital audio data stream has been inter- rupted or is no longer present. When that occurs, the unit’s digital signal processor has no signal to lock onto, and is thus “unlocked.” You may see this message when a DVD is first started until the stream is playing and the processor determines which mode to apply; or any time the data stream is stopped or paused, such as when the menus of some discs are displayed or when the player is switching between the different sections of a disc. You may also see the message when a satellite receiver, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels are changed or when a cable box switches from a channel with a digital data stream to a channel with analog audio only. The UNLOCK message is normal, and does not indicate any problem with your receiver. Rather, it tells you that the incoming data has simply been paused or is not present for a variety of possible reasons.

When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals are being played, the AVR will automatically switch to the proper surround mode, and no other processing may be selected. When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3/1/0 or 2/0/0 signal is detected you may select any of the Dolby surround modes.

It is always a good idea to check the readout for the channel data to make certain that it matches the audio logo information shown on the back of a DVD package. In some cases you will see indication for “2/0/0” even when the disc contains a full 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this happens, check the audio output settings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections for the specific disc being played to make certain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR.

In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the AVR features a set of unique channel input indi- cators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and if the digital signal is interrupted.

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Contents System Table of Contents Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking `  Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVDThis indicator is not active See page 23 for more informationB DVD Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly Random DVD Press for Random playback in random order ButtonFunction List Following orderAs the audio source Tuning Tuner Band Selector Surround Mode Selector D Surround Mode IndicatorsFront Panel Controls English Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Audio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsOutput jacks Subwoofer OutputVideo Equipment Connections Settings to be Made With Each Input Used System ConfigurationPlug the Power Cable Input SetupPress the OK button a Speaker SetupButtons so that SUB LFE appears in the display If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Press the Delay Button B Night Mode SettingsOutput Level Adjustment Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls Surround Mode Selection Controls and Use of HeadphonesOperation Basic OperationDigital Audio Playback While a mode name is still visibleDolby Digital PCM Audio PlaybackSurround Mode Types Digital Status IndicatorsSelector button and then using the K/L Selecting a Digital SourceOutput Level Trim Adjustment Night ModeRecord mode Tape RecordingChannel Direct Input Memory BackupDisplay Brightness Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS TuningRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProcessor Reset Troubleshooting GuideMain Power Switch Remote sensor E is obscuredTerminology TerminologyDivX Features Open/Close Press this button to open or close the Disc Tray Main Information Display PlayChapter/Track Number Indicators ETime Indicators Disc Type IndicatorsLights when a disc is playing in the normal mode Lights when the disc is pausedOptical Digital Output Video Output Coaxial Digital Output Component Video OutputsDVD-Audio 2-Channel PCM Connecting to a TV Only Setup and ConnectionsBefore connecting your DVD 28, please S separate video output connector sepaConnecting to a Receiver Analog Audio Outputs to any analogImportant Notes on Scart and RGB format Dolby Digital and DTS For your referenceDVD-Audio 6-Channel Audio Outputs toDisc Playback Features Playback BasicsBasic Play Playing a DivX Movie Disc About DivX Movie FilesBefore playing DivX movie discs, please note the following Insert a disc and close the traySystem Defaults System SetupSet Up Menu System SettingsAudio Settings Outputs . Three settings are available Audio Adjustments SubmenuDigital Audio Outputs If your receiver or processor does not haveDelay Video SettingsComponent Video Outputs to maxi Composite VideoTV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen Test ScreenTest Screen Using the On-Screen Status Display Player MenuNavigation Buttons to highlight Navigation Button CD PlaybackUse the KLM N Navigation Button Use the KL Navigation Buttons toRepeat Play Video Off FeatureRandom 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 PlaybackUse the KLM N Navigation Buttons OK Button a to start the first trackJpeg Playback Buttons to explore the enlarged imageSymptom Possible Cause Solution TroubleShooting GuideHdmi Output Use 6-Channel Audio OutputsTechnical Specifications for AVR Technical Specifications for DVD English Harman Consumer Group, Inc

13828 specifications

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