OPERATION
PCM Audio Playback
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs. The digital circuits in the AVR 125 are capable of
Connections may be made to either the
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 mq on 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
Awill light. During PCM playback, you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.
If a
Playback from PCM sources may also benefit from the Logic 7 Mode. When playing back a
NOTE: When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a Dolby Digital 2.0 digital input source, that mode, rather than Logic 7, will be used by the AVR after the digital bit- stream 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.
Tuner Operation
The AVR 125’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 pre- sets and recalled from a
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 AM/FM Band Selector 9.
2.Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g or AM/FM Band Selector 9 again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.
3.Press the Tuning Mode Button @ s to select manual or automatic tuning.
In automatic tuning mode, the AUTO Indicator R is illuminated in the Main Information Display Û and the tuner will stop only at those stations that have a signal strong enough to be received with acceptable quality.
When the AUTO Indicator R is not illuminated, 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 and then release to cause the tuner to search for the next highest- or
manual mode, and tap the Tuning Selector Button 8u to advance one frequency incre- ment at a time, or press and hold it to locate a spe- cific station. When the TUNED Indicator Q lights, the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity.
5.Stations may also be tuned directly in either auto- matic or manual tuning mode by pressing the Direct Button t, and then pressing the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the sta- tion’s frequency. The desired station will automati- cally be tuned. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button ` to start over.
NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuning Mode Button @s until the Stereo Indicator P goes out. This will also activate manual tuning mode.
Preset Tuning
Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 125’s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote.
To enter a station into the memory, first tune the sta- tion using the steps outlined above. Then:
1.Press the Memory Button 28 on the remote. Note that the Memory Indicator O will be
illuminated and flash in the Main Information Display Û.
2.Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys r corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once entered, the preset number will appear in the Preset Number/Sleep Time Display J.
3.Repeat the process after tuning any additional sta- tions to be preset.
Recalling Preset Stations
•To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the desired station’s memory location.
•To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons )z on the front panel or remote.
Tape Recording
In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 125 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 outputs for Tape Outputs ¢ or Video 1 Outputs bk 31 in the Record mode.
When a digital audio recorder is connected to the Optical fi or Coaxial fl Digital Audio Outputs, you may record the digital signal using a
NOTES ON RECORDING:
•The AVR 125 converts analog inputs to a PCM digital signal, enabling you to record the material on a CD or MD recorder connected to one of the AVR 125’s Digital Audio Outputs fifl. The digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal. For example, the PCM digital input from a CD player may be recorded on a
•Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.
Output Level Trim Adjustment
Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 125 is established using the test tone, as outlined on pages 18 and 19. In some cases, however, it may be desir- able to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.
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