Output Level Trim Adjustment; 6-Channel Direct Input; Display Brightness; Night Mode - Harman Kardon AVR/DVD System Owner's Manual

Operation

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,
which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played
back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the
maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1/4
to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from
disturbing others without reducing the impact of the
digital source. The Night mode is available only when
Dolby Digital mode is selected.
The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital
DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button O
on the remote. Next, press the KL buttons Z
to select either the middle range or full compression
versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode
off, press the KL buttons Z until the message
in the lower third of the video display and the Main
Information Display F reads
D-RaNGE OFF
The Night mode may also be selected to always be
on at either level of compression as soon as the Dolby
Digital mode is turned on using the options in the
Night Mode settings. See above for information on
using this option.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:
1. When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a
pause, fast forward or chapter search mode, the
digital audio data will momentarily stop. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem with
either the AVR or the source machine. The AVR 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 will decode virtually all DVD movies,
CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some
future digital sources may not be compatible with
the AVR.
3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs and
not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full
5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that
accompanies the DVD to determine which type of
audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR will
automatically sense the type of digital surround
encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.
4. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, you
normally may not be able to select some of the
analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II,
Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH Stereo or Logic 7,
except with special audio tracks
(see indication "Dolby Digital" on page 19) or data
format selected (see "PCM" on page 19).
5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is
not possible to make an analog recording using
the Tape 1 or Video 1 4 record outputs, if
the source is connected to any digital input of
the AVR only. But the analog two channel signal
of that source, the "Downmix" to Stereo or Dolby
Surround, can be recorded by connecting its
analog audio outputs to the appropriate analog
inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR, even if the digital
input of the AVR remains selected. Additionally,
the digital signals will be passed through to the
Digital Audio Output O.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source
selected for listening through the AVR 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 1 or Video 1 Outputs 4I in the
record mode.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is
established using the test tone, as outlined on page
16. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to
adjust the output levels using program material such
as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.
Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can
only be adjusted using this procedure.
To adjust the output levels using program material,
first select the surround mode for which you want
to trim the speakers (see NOTE below) by selecting
the appropriate input, associated with the desired
surround mode, start your program material source
and set the reference volume for the front left and front
right channels using the Volume Control D7.
Once the reference level has been set, press the
Channel Select button a and note that
will appear in the Main
FRONT l lEVEl
Information Display F for five seconds. To change
the level, first press the OK button A, and then use
the KL buttons Z to raise or lower the level.
DO NOT use the volume control, as this will alter the
reference setting.
Once the change has been made, press the OK button
A and then press the KL buttons Z to select
the next output channel location that you wish to
adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the
buttons Z until
WOOFER lEVEl
the Main Information Display F (only available
if the subwoofer was selected during the speaker
configuration, page 14).
Press the OK button A when the name of the
desired channel appears in the Main Information
Display F and on-screen display, and follow the
instructions shown above to adjust the level.
Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels
requiring adjustment have been set. When all
adjustments have been made press the OK button
A twice, the AVR will return to normal operation.
NOTE: The output levels may be separately trimmed
for each digital and analog surround mode. If you wish
to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select
that mode and then follow the instructions in the
steps shown above.
Changing the levels by the trim adjustment as
described above will automatically change the level
settings shown during the Output Level Adjustment
(see page 16) correspondingly (and vice versa) and
will remain in the AVR´s memory system, even
when the unit is turned off. With Stereo modes the
adjustment procedure described above is the only way
to trim the output level.

6-Channel Direct Input

The AVR is equipped for future expansion through
the use of optional, external adapters for formats that
the AVR may not be capable of processing. When
an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct
Input N, you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch
Direct Input Selector 6. The 6-Channel Direct
Input may also be selected by pressing the Input
Source Selector button A on the front panel until
the words
6 CH DIRECT
Information Display F.
Note that when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in use,
you may not select a surround mode, as the external
decoder determines processing. In addition, there is
no signal at the record outputs when the 6-Channel
Direct Input is in use.

Display Brightness

The AVR's front panel Main Information Display
F is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient
for viewing in a normally lit room. However, in
some home theater installations, you may wish to
occasionally lower the brightness of the display, or
turn it off completely.
you can adjust the Display Brightness by pressing
the Dim Button L on the remote control. Note
KL
that the blue lighting inside the volume control and
appears in
the Power Indicator 2 will remain lit at normal
brightness to remind you that the unit is still turned
on.
appear in the Main
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