Harman-Kardon AVR 120 Tuner Operation, 25OPERATION, PCM Audio Playback, MP3 Audio Playback

Operation

120 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 120 will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is pos- sible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 120.

3.Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 120 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

4.When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

5.When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play- ing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape ™ and Video 1 Audio Outputs ∞. However, the digital signals will be passed through to the Optical ª and Coaxial ‚ Digital Audio Outputs.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs. The digital circuits in the AVR 120 are capable of high-quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player.

Connections may be made to either the rear panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs de or the front panel Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs

#$.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next, press the Digital Input Selector Úp and then use the ⁄/ ¤ Buttons mqon the remote, or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel, until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display F.

When a PCM source is playing, the PCM Indicator A will light. During PCM playback, you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.

Playback from PCM sources may also benefit from the Logic 7 Mode. When playing back a surround-encoded PCM source, such as an LD or surround-encoded CD, use the Logic 7 C or Cinema mode. When playing true stereo recordings, use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for a wider soundstage and increased rear- channel ambience.

NOTE: When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a digital input source which has another mode for its default, that default mode, rather than Logic 7, will be used by the AVR after the digi- tal bitstream is interrupted for any reason such as stopping or pausing the digital playback. Note, also, that Logic 7 is not available with digital playback unless a two-channel bitstream is in use.

MP3 Audio Playback

The AVR 120 is one of the few A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices. In addition, some new CD players are capable of playing back optical discs that are recorded with MP3, rather than standard CD audio information. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR 120 is able to deliver more precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output, along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR 120’s high- current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system, rather than the smaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers typically used with computers.

To take advantage of the AVR 120’s MP3 capa- bilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer’s sound card or the PCM output of a portable digital audio device to either the rear panel Digital Inputs de or the front panel Digital Inputs #$. As soon as the digital signal is available, the MP3 Bitstream Indicator A will light, and the audio will begin playing.

NOTES:

•The AVR 120 only plays signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs.

•The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but it must be PCM in the S/P-DIF format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even if the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the device’s owner’s manual or contact its manufacturer.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 120’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.

Station Selection

1.Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g on the remote to select the tuner as an input. The tuner may be selected from the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector ! until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector 9.

2.Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g or Tuner Band Selector 9 again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired

frequency band is selected.

3.Press the FM Mode Button @sto select manual or automatic tuning.

When the AUTO Indicator Ris illuminated in the Main Information Display Ûthe tuner will stop only at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with

acceptable quality.

When the AUTO Indicator R is not illumi- nated, the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band.

4.To select stations, press the Tuning Selector Button 8u. When the AUTO Indicator R is illuminated, press the button for two seconds and then release to cause the tuner to search for the next highest- or lowest-frequency station that has an accept- able signal. When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the tuner will select only stereo stations. To tune to the next station, press the button again. If the STEREO Indicator P is not illuminated, tap the Tuning Selector Button 8u to advance one frequency increment at a time, or press and hold it to locate a specific sta- tion. When the TUNED Indicator Q lights, the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity.

5.Stations may also be tuned directly by press- ing the Direct Button t, and then press-

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