Harman-Kardon AVR65 manual Surround Mode Selection

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Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR65 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and stan- dard stereo programs. In all a total of seven listening modes are available on the AVR65.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of pro- gram source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major sur- round encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo†† may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround depending on the source material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with surround information, it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound will carry

surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made- for-television programs, sports broad- casts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound. You may obtain a list of these programs and discs from the Dolby Laboratories web site at www.dolby.com

When a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3-Stereo modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo, but non- surround programs, we suggest that you try the Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes.

Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, simply press the button that corre- sponds to the desired mode (îï ð. To select a surround mode using the

remote, press the Surround Mode Selector y, and then press the Ú/ Û buttons gto change the mode. As you press the buttons, the surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display U, and an individulal mode indicator will also light up D/ F/ J.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a Dolby Digital source is playing. For more information on 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 sub- woofer if installed and configured), press the Surround Off button òon the front panel, or follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display U. When the AVR65’s surround circuits are turned off, and it is in the Stereo mode, the BYPASS indicator B will illuminate in the Information Display ý.

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