Harman-Kardon 347 owner manual Surround Mode Types, Digital Bitstream Indicators

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Operation

When the digital source is playing, the AVR will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players.

Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remains associated with any analog input (e.g. DVD) as soon as it is selected, thus the digital input need not be re-selected each time the appropriate input choice (e.g. DVD) is made.

Digital Bitstream 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 Ò 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 dis- played for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 pro- grams.

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

•A 0 indicates that there is no surround chan- nel 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 frequen- cies.

•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 fre- quency sound will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of subwoofer.

•The information in the right side of the display will tell you if the digital audio data contains a special flag signal that will automatically activate the appropriate 6.1 or 7.1 mode. This will be shown as EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.

An UNLOCK message may appear in the Lower Display Line Ò. This is your indication that the digital audio data stream has been interrupted 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 start- ed 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.

For incoming Dolby Digital signals, the following modes are available:

Incoming Bitstream

Available Surround Modes

Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or 1/0/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 Speaker)

Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or 2/0/.1 Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music or Game), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker),

Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music or Game)

Dolby Digital 3/0/.0 or 3/0/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 or 3 Speaker)

Dolby Digital 2/1/.0 or 2/1/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker)

Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or 2/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 or 4 Speaker), Dolby Digital EX1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx1 (Movie or Music)

Dolby Digital 3/2/.0, 3/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), or EX Dolby Digital EX1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx1 (Movie or Music)

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Contents AVR 347 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Installation LocationCleaning Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surfaceHeadphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel Controls# Preset Stations Selector Press this See page 44 for more information on the Channel IndicatorsDigital Input Selector When playing a Rear Panel Connections Digital Audio Outputs Connect these Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions See page 46 for more information Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Zone II.2 Remote Control Functions Change the inputChangers Zone II.2 Remote Control Functions Hdmi Connections Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Hdmi Input ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections With the AVR 347 turned off, connectScart A/V Connections Video Connection NotesVideo Video In/Out jacks, if it´s a recording VCR TV, see item below Important Note for Adapter CablesImportant Notes for S-Video connections Important Note for the Use SCART-Cinch AdaptersBUS Installation Connections System and Power ConnectionsMain Room Remote Control Extension AC Power ConnectionsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Setup System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display First Turn OnInput Setup Source Input CoaxVideo Optical Surround Setup Night Mode Settings Stereo-Direct Bypass Mode Configuring the Surround Off Stereo ModesAutomated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ Stereo-Digital ModeNavigation Buttons E to highlight System Configuration Manual Setup Speaker Size SetupCenter System Configuration Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Up the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearlyWhen all channels have the same output level Main menu appears on the screenSurround Mode Chart OperationWide Dolby 3 StereoReference Main speakers and a subwooferSource Selection Using the Sleep TimerBasic Operation Video Input SelectionVolume Up/Down Buttons Controls and Use of HeadphonesSurround Mode Selection Channel/8-Channel Direct InputPCM Audio Playback Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital Selecting a Digital SourceSurround Mode Types Digital Bitstream IndicatorsIncoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes Incoming Signal Available Surround Modes PCM Playback IndicationsSpeaker/Channel Indicators Night ModeSee Figure Pressing the DMP Selector Button UsingTape Recording Menu ButtonNormal output level adjustment for Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsMemory Backup You may then navigate the menus as explained aboveMultiroom Operation MultiroomSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Or mute the output G Remote roomAdvanced Features Video AdjustmentsVideo Adjustments Front-Panel-Display FadeSemi-OSD Settings Advanced FeaturesTurn On Volume Level Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Basic Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS TuningTuner Operation RDS Display OptionsCode Readout Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote with Codes Direct Code EntryVID1/VCR VID3/TV VID2/CBL/SAT Learning Codes from a RemoteErasing Learned Codes Press the Input Selector 45 buttonProgrammed Device Functions Erasing Macro CommandsMacro Programming Press the AVR SelectorVolume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-ThroughTransport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List DVDAVR DVD Power Switch 1 is pushed Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Remote sensor Ú is obscuredTechnical Specifications Video Center Speaker SizeTable A4 Source Input Settings Harman Consumer Group, Inc

347 specifications

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