Harman-Kardon AVR 1600 owner manual Operation, Surround Modes Menu

Models: AVR 1600

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Figure 24 – Surround Modes Menu

OPERATION

Figure 24 – Surround Modes Menu

Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie, Music or Game mode, depending on the source.

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Harman Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced sound field that virtualizes the missing speakers.

Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number of speakers used for playback:

2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers. As described on page 38, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu, and the AVR does the rest.

5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker.

7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not

been reassigned to multizone operation. See page 40 for more information.

Movie: Use when a surround mode is desired for movie playback: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present).

Music: Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

Video Game: Use to select a surround mode for game playback: Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present) Game.

After you have made your selection, Use the 5/1 Buttons to move the cursor to the BACK TO SURROUND SELECT line and press the OK Button, then select the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the OK Button to make additional adjustments. When you are finished using the menu system, press the OSD Button to clear the full-OSD menus from view (the semi-OSD display will appear).

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.

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