Harman-Kardon AVR 247 - Manual (Page 44)

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OPERATION
• The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos to
be played on the iPod are intended for optimal performance on
the iPod’s small screen. Playback on larger displays may have
different results.
Selecting a Surround Mode
Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your
individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment with the many
available surround modes on the AVR 247, and you may find a few that
become your favorites for certain sources or program types. Although
more detailed information on surround modes may be found in the
Advanced Functions section, it is easy to select any of the modes
available at a given time:
To select a surround mode using the front-panel controls, press the
Surround Mode Button repeatedly until the desired group of modes is
selected: Logic 7, Dolby, DTS, DSP or Stereo. Then press the Surround
Select Button repeatedly to select the desired mode within the group.
See Figure 79.
Figure 79 – Select a Surround Mode (Front Panel)
To select a surround mode using the remote control, locate the button
dedicated to the desired group of modes: Logic 7, Dolby Sur, DTS Sur,
DTS Neo:6, Surr (DSP) or Stereo. Press that button repeatedly to select
the desired mode. See Figure 80.
Figure 80 – Select a Surround Mode (Remote)
To select a surround mode using the full-OSD menu system, press the
OSD Button to display the menu system. Use the
⁄ / ¤ Buttons to
highlight the Surround tab, and press the Set Button to access the
Surround Setup menu, as shown in Figure 81. With the Surround Mode
highlighted, press the Set Button to change the surround mode group.
Use the
‹ / › Buttons to scroll through the options, and press the
Set Button when the desired mode group appears. Navigate to the
Mode line and follow the same procedure to select an individual mode.
As explained in the Advanced Functions section, there are also some
additional settings that may be made.
Figure 81 – Surround Setup Menu Screen
You are now ready to enjoy the best in home theater entertainment with
your AVR 247. As you become more familiar with the receiver, you may
wish to explore some of its advanced functions, which are described in
the following section.