Harman-Kardon 13828 owner manual For your reference, Dolby Digital and DTS, DVD-Audio

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Digital Audio Connections

Audio output from the unit’s optical/coaxial digital audio output connector

Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter that covers the optical digital audio out- put and connect the cable firmly so that the con- figurations of both the cable and the connector match.

Disc

Sound recording

Optical/coaxial digital

 

format

audio output

DVD

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital bitstream

 

 

(2-5.1ch) or PCM

 

 

(2ch, 48kHz, 16-bit)††

 

Linear PCM

Linear PCM (2ch)

 

(48/96kHz,

(48/96kHz,

 

16/20/24-bit)

16/20/24-bit)

 

DTS

Bitstream or no

 

 

output*

 

MPEG (2.0)

MPEG

 

 

bitstream (2ch)

 

 

or linear PCM

 

 

(2ch, 48kHz)

VCD

MPEG-1

Linear PCM*

 

CD-DA

 

CD

Linear PCM

Linear PCM

 

 

(44.1kHz sampling)

 

MP3

Linear PCM

 

MPEG-1

(44.1–48kHz,

 

Audio

depending on

 

Layer 3)

source, if digital

 

 

output format

 

 

selected as

 

 

“Bitstream”).

 

 

(48kHz if digital

 

 

output format

 

 

selected as

 

 

“PCM”)

 

WMA

Linear PCM

 

(Windows

(32–48kHz)

 

Media

 

 

Audio)

 

*Digital Format must be selected as “ORIGINAL“ or ”PCM” respectively in Menu

For your reference:

■Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound com- pression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.

■Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48kHz/16 bit up to 96kHz /24 bit.

■If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder connected to the DVD’s analog AUDIO OUT connectors, thanks to the ”Downmix” function of the DVD you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-chan- nel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles encoded with Dolby Surround.

■The DVD is designed to digitally output 96kHz-PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate. However, some 96kHz DVD's may include copy protection codes that do not permit digital output. For full 96kHz fidelity from these discs, use the analog outputs of the DVD.

IMPORTANT: If your surround processor/D/A converter does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use the DVD analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity with these discs.

Caution for the optical/coaxial digital audio outputs:

■When connecting an amplifier (with an optical/coaxial digital input ) which does not contain a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS decoder, be sure to select ”PCM” as initial setting in the ”Digital Output” menu. Otherwise, any attempt to play a DVD may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

■CD’s can be played as they would normally be played.

Note:

■Some first generation DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the DVD/CD player.

■Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM signals are

passed through the HDMI Output . However, DVD-Audio signals are not carried via the HDMI connection. You must connect

the 6-Channel Audio Outputs to the

corresponding input jacks on your receiver or processor in order to enjoy DVD-Audio materials.

Dolby Digital and DTS

Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film. Both of these formats provide six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer. The latest 6.1-formats, Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES, even one (or two) additional "Surround Back" channel for a center between the rears.

Remember, that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play 5.1-channel sound if you’ve connected the optical or coaxial output of the DVD player to a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the disc was recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

DVD-Audio

The high-resolution output of DVD-Audio discs is only available as an analog signal. For that reason, it is necessary to make direct analog connections between the 6-Channel Audio Outputs on the DVD 28 and the matching 6-channel inputs on your receiver or surround processor.

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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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