Harman-Kardon 13828 Night Mode, Tape Recording, Output Level Trim Adjustment, Record mode

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Operation

These indicators are the L/C/R/SL/SR/LFE letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators in the front panel 5. When a standard analog stereo or matrix surround signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels, respectively, even surround recordings, carry surround information on the left and right channels only.

Digital signals, however, may have one to six separate channels, depending on the program material, the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded. When a digital signal is playing, the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received. It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVD or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is some- times normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger e.g. only the “L” and “R” indicators.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators 5 also flash to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts, or when a digital source such as a DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital mode is selected.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button O on the remote. Next, press the K/L

buttons to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the K/L buttons

until the message in the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display F reads D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is turned on using the options in the Night Mode settings. See above for information on using this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

1.When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Indicators 5 will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR or the source machine. The AVR will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode.

2.Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR.

3.Note that not all digitally encoded programs and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full

5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

4.When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, you normally may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH Stereo or Logic 7, except with special audio tracks (see indication ”Dolby Digital” on previous page) or data format selected (see ”PCM” on previous page).

5.When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording

using the Tape or Video 1 record outputs, if the source is connected to any digital input of the AVR only. But the analog two

channel signal of that source, the ”Downmix” to Stereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded by connecting its analog audio outputs to the appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR, even if the digital input of the AVR remains selected. Additionally, the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs .

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the out- puts for Tape Outputs or Video 1 Outputs

in the record mode.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is established using the test tone, as outlined on page 17. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program material, first select the surround mode for which you want to trim the speakers (see NOTE below) by selecting the appropriate input, associated with the desired surround mode, start your program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control I7.

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select button and note that FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Main Information Display F for five seconds. To change the level, first press the OK button A,

and then use the K/L buttons to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the OK button A and then press the K/L buttons to select the next output channel location

that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer

level, press the K/Lbuttons until WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display F (only available if the subwoofer was selected during the speaker configuration, page 14).

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Contents System Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety InformationUnpacking Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD ` See page 23 for more information This indicator is not activeB DVD Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly Button Random DVD Press for Random playback in random orderFollowing order Function ListAs the audio source Surround Mode Selector D Surround Mode Indicators Tuning Tuner Band SelectorFront Panel Controls English Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Output jacks Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Subwoofer OutputVideo Equipment Connections Plug the Power Cable System ConfigurationSettings to be Made With Each Input Used Input SetupButtons so that SUB LFE appears in the display Speaker SetupPress the OK button a If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Night Mode Settings Press the Delay Button BOutput Level Adjustment Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls Operation Controls and Use of HeadphonesSurround Mode Selection Basic OperationDolby Digital While a mode name is still visibleDigital Audio Playback PCM Audio PlaybackSelector button and then using the K/L Digital Status IndicatorsSurround Mode Types Selecting a Digital SourceRecord mode Night ModeOutput Level Trim Adjustment Tape RecordingDisplay Brightness Memory BackupChannel Direct Input Tuner OperationRDS Display Options RDS TuningRDS Operation Program Search PTYMain Power Switch Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Remote sensor E is obscuredTerminology TerminologyDivX Features Main Information Display Play Open/Close Press this button to open or close the Disc TrayLights when a disc is playing in the normal mode Disc Type IndicatorsChapter/Track Number Indicators ETime Indicators Lights when the disc is pausedCoaxial Digital Output Component Video Outputs Optical Digital Output Video OutputDVD-Audio 2-Channel PCM Before connecting your DVD 28, please Setup and ConnectionsConnecting to a TV Only S separate video output connector sepaAnalog Audio Outputs to any analog Connecting to a ReceiverImportant Notes on Scart and RGB format DVD-Audio For your referenceDolby Digital and DTS 6-Channel Audio Outputs toPlayback Basics Disc Playback FeaturesBasic Play Before playing DivX movie discs, please note the following About DivX Movie FilesPlaying a DivX Movie Disc Insert a disc and close the traySet Up Menu System SetupSystem Defaults System SettingsAudio Settings Digital Audio Outputs Audio Adjustments SubmenuOutputs . Three settings are available If your receiver or processor does not haveComponent Video Outputs to maxi Video SettingsDelay Composite VideoTest Screen TV Picture Adjustment with Test ScreenTest Screen Player Menu Using the On-Screen Status DisplayNavigation Buttons to highlight Use the KLM N Navigation Button CD PlaybackNavigation Button Use the KL Navigation Buttons toRandom Play Video Off FeatureRepeat Play Selecting a TrackSpecific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 28 Are MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback MP3 or WMA Disc PlaybackJpeg Playback OK Button a to start the first trackUse the KLM N Navigation Buttons Buttons to explore the enlarged imageHdmi Output TroubleShooting GuideSymptom Possible Cause Solution Use 6-Channel Audio OutputsTechnical Specifications for AVR Technical Specifications for DVD English Harman Consumer Group, Inc

13828 specifications

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