Using Docking Station - Harman Kardon AVR 354 Owner's Manual

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 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 Docking Station
The Bridge II is an included dock that is compatible with most docking
iPod models, 4G and later (not included). When The Bridge II is con-
nected to its proprietary input on the AVR 354 and the iPod is docked,
you may play the audio, video and still-image materials on your iPod
through your high-quality audio/video 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
"The Bridge is CONNECTED" appears in the front panel, or press The
Bridge Source Selector on the remote. If the AVR has difficulty detecting
that the iPod is connected and you have determined that The Bridge II
is properly plugged into the AVR, turn off the AVR, remove the iPod from
The Bridge II and reset the iPod as described in its user guide. When
the iPod returns to its main menu, redock it and turn on the AVR.
When The Bridge II is connected, the screen shown in Figure 61
will appear on a video display connected to the AVR.
Figure 61 – The Bridge
Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu:
Back:
This option appears while navigating the contents of the iPod
only. Select it to return to the previous screen.
Music: Select this line to navigate the audio materials stored on
the iPod.
OPERATION
Photos: Select this line to view still images stored on a photo-capable
iPod. The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode, and control will shift
to the iPod. Use the screen and controls on the iPod, although the AVR
remote may be used for scrolling and selecting.
If the iPod supports video browsing, visual materials may be displayed
on a video monitor connected to the AVR as follows: Select the desired
photo and press the Play Button on the iPod itself to begin slideshow
playback. If you use the AVR's remote, press the OK Button three times.
Videos: This line may appear, but cannot be selected. If the iPod sup-
ports video browsing, you may view videos on an external monitor by
following this procedure: Select the Photos line in the on-screen menu
so that the system switches to iPod Manual Mode. Use either the controls
on the iPod or the AVR remote to select a video for playback, making
sure the TV Out setting on the iPod is turned on.
NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK:
• As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on the
iPod 5G, iPod classic and iPod nano 3G. For other iPod models,
it is not possible to view photos or videos on an external
monitor while using The Bridge II. However, you may pur-
chase a compatible A/V cable from Apple Inc. that has a dock
connector on one end and conventional audio and video
plugs on the other end. The audio/video plugs may be con-
nected to any available analog inputs on the AVR, as you
would for any other source device.
• Before attempting to view photos or 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 dis-
play. Set Widescreen to On or Off, depending on the aspect
ratio of your video display. If your selection was playing and
paused, the iPod requires you to reselect the video for the
new TV Out setting to take effect.
• In iPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visible
on the iPod screen itself. You may operate the iPod using the
AVR remote, as long as it is in The Bridge device mode.
• The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos to
be played on the iPod are intended for optimal performance
on the small screen of the iPod. Playback on larger displays
may have different results.
After selecting photo or video viewing, the AVR may remain in iPod
Manual Mode, even after undocking the iPod or switching to another
source input and back again. To return to normal operation, with the
AVR remote in The Bridge mode, press and hold the Menu Button.
Random: Select this setting for random playback, also known as
"Shuffle Mode". Each press of the OK Button switches the setting:
shuffle by Song, shuffle by Album, or Off to end random playback.
Repeat: Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current
album or play list. Each press of the OK Button switches the setting:
repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All.
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