Harman Kardon AVR 120 Owners Manual - Page 22

Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Center: 0 ms - 5 ms Initial Setting - 0 ms Surround: 0 ms - 15 ms Initial Setting - 0 ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special Delay time not adjustable DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE MUSIC EMULATION Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory's benchmark surround technology that decodes full-range, discrete left, center, right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround encoded programs or conventional stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. 15 ms - 30 ms Initial Setting = 15 ms LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Delay time not adjustable surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker but no surround speakers. No surround channels THEATER The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater. Delay time not adjustable HALL 1 HALL 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall. Delay time not adjustable VMAx Near VMAx Far When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of "phantom speakers" at the center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or "Near Field" mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or "Far Field" mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears, reducing the "inside the head" sensation often experienced when using headphones. No surround channels 5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels. No delay is available for this mode SURROUND OFF (STEREO) This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and rightchannel presentation of two-channel stereo programs. No surround channels 22 OPERATION