Harman-Kardon AVR 146 owner manual Recording, Using TheBridgeTM

OPERATION

Recording

Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs. Thus, to make a recording, you need only make sure to connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as described in the Installation section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing.

NOTES:

1.Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form. However, you may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using either type of digital audio output.

2.Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording. Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections, although if the source is connected to the AVR using the analog audio connections, an analog recording may be made.

3.HDMI and Component video sources are not available for recording.

4.Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplica- tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.

Using TheBridgeTM

The Bridge is an optional dock that may be used with a compatible iPod (not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input on the AVR 146 and the iPod is docked, you may play the audio, video and image materials on your iPod through your high-quality system, operate the iPod using the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display, and charge the iPod.

Either press the front-panel Source Selector repeatedly until the message “DMP/The Bridge is CONNECTED” scrolls across the front-panel and semi-OSD displays, or press the DMP Button on the remote to select The Bridge as the input source.

(Left) Figure 66 – Using The Bridge (Remote)

(Above) Figure 67 – Using The Bridge (Front Panel)

This table summarizes the controls available when The Bridge is in use; see also Figures 66 and 67.

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Table 4 – Using The Bridge

iPod Function	Remote Control Key	Front-Panel Button
Play	Play (›)	Tuner Mode
Pause	Pause (II)	Tuner Mode
Menu	Menu (Spkr)	Tuner Band (AM/FM)
Select	Set	Tuning Up or Down
Scroll Forward	Left Arrow (‹)	Preset Down
Scroll Reverse	Right Arrow (›)	Preset Up
Forward Search/Next Track	Forward/Next (››)	Tuning Up
Reverse Search/Previous Track	Reverse/Previous (‹‹)	Tuning Down

NOTES:

•For the Search function, press and hold the indicated button. Pressing the Previous Track Button once skips to the beginning of the current track. Press the Previous Track Button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

•The front-panel Tuning Up/Down Buttons perform the Select function when playback is paused. While a program is playing, the Tuning Up/Down Buttons are used for the Search and Track Skip functions.

It is possible to activate Repeat (one track or one album/playlist) and Shuffle (songs or albums) modes using the DMP SETTING menu (see Figure 49). This menu may also be used to turn on the Resume feature, which resumes play of the current track from the point it was interrupted, or to enable charging while the AVR is in Standby mode.

Access the DMP SETTING menu by pressing OSD to display the MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button to display the INPUT SETUP menu. When DMP/The Bridge is selected as the current source, you may scroll down to the GO TO DMP SETTING line and press the Set Button to display the DMP SETTING menu. See the Initial Setup section for more information on using the DMP SETTING menu.

NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK:

•Before attempting to play videos stored on your iPod, check the Video Settings menu on the iPod and make sure that the TV Out setting is set to On. The TV Signal setting should be NTSC to match the capabilities of your video display. Set Widescreen to On or Off, depending on the aspect ratio of your video display. If your selection was playing and paused at the time you changed the TV Out setting, the iPod may require you to navigate its menu system and reselect the video for the new TV Out setting to take effect. Resuming play from the Now Playing function may not reflect the change to the TV Out setting. This is a function of the iPod, not the AVR 146.

•In Video mode, the iPod’s menus will not be visible on your video display, although you may view them on the iPod’s screen. You may operate the iPod using the AVR remote, as long as it is in The Bridge device mode.

•You may view the AVR’s on-screen displays while The Bridge is in use just as you would with any other video source.

•The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos to be played on iPods are intended for optimal performance on the iPod’s small screen. Playback on larger displays may have different results.