Harman-Kardon AVR80 - Manual (Page 34)

Advanced Features
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In addition to basic audio functions, this
receiver is capable of both sophisticated
audio/video dubbing and a wide range of
surround modes. Advanced digital signal
processing provides specialized surround
modes that are compatible with virtually
all types of music software and movie
soundtracks.
For the ultimate in sound reproduction,
the AVR80 is equipped for digital input
from laser disc or CD players with a
coaxial digital output, so that the sound
reaching the surround processor comes
directly from the disc.
Finally, the AVR80 is prepared for the
future with provisions for connection to
outboard multi channel (AC-3 and DTS)
digital audio decoders.
Audio Tape Copy
This receiver is equipped for connection
to two audio recorders (
TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2 ) and two video recorders
( VCR 1 and VCR 2 ).
For recordings to the audio tape deck or
other devices connected to
TAPE 1 ,
record sources separate from the current
source may be performed by pressing the
TAPE 1 COPY button  on the front
panel.
At the first press of the button, a status
display will appear on both the front
panel display and the on screen video
menus (Figure #8) to remind you which
input is being routed to the
TAPE 1
outputs. If SOURCE is displayed as
record input, the currently selected input
is recorded to both
TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 .
To record a source other than the current
input, press the
TAPE1 COPY button to
change the TAPE 1 record source in the
following order:
SOURCE‡ FM/AM TUNER‡
CD ‡ TAPE 2 ‡ SOURCE
NOTE: Fundamentally the control system
is programmed to prevent recording from
a machine onto itself. That´s why
TAPE 1 will not appear in the TAPE
COPY selection list.
Press the button until the input you wish
to record appears. You may now change
the main listening input without fear of
disturbing the recording as long as the
unit’s power remains on.
NOTE: It is not possible to select one of
the video inputs (
VCR 1 , VCR 2 , LD ,
AUX ) as a direct recording source. To
make an audio recording of these sources
select one as the main input source, and
then use the
TAPE COPY button  to
select SOURCE .
Input sources for being recorded to
TAPE 1 may also be selected using the
REC OUT SELECTOR
of the on screen
video menu system. Follow the
instructions in this Manual, page 28.
Video Copy
Video Copy is similar to that for audio
recording, with changes to accommodate
the requirements of recording both an
audio and video source. As with
TAPE 1
recording it is important to note that the
output to
VCR 1 only is selected with the
front panel switch. The output to VCR 2
is always set to the current input source.
(Unless that Source is
VCR 2 , in which
case the VCR 2 record output is blank.)
To select inputs for VCR dubbing use the
VCR 1 COPY button Ò on the front
panel.
At the first press of the button, a status
display will appear on both the front
panel display and the on screen video
menus (Figure #8) to remind you which
input source is being routed to the
VCR 1
output. If SOURCE is displayed, the
currently selected source is recorded to
both
VCR 1 and VCR 2 .
To record a source other than the current
input, press the
VCR 1 COPY button
again, and note that the display will
change in the following order:
SOURCE ‡ TV ‡ LD ‡
VCR 2 ‡ AUX ‡ SOURCE
Press the button until the input you wish
to record appears. You may now change
the main Audio/Video input without fear
of disturbing the recording as long as the
unit’s power remains on.
Input sources for VCR 1 COPY dubbing
may also be made using the on screen
video menu system.
Audio/Video Simulcast Recording
It is possible to record the video from one
source along with the audio from a
different input. This is useful in the case
of musical programs where the sound is
being broadcast via FM, or for sports
events where you wish to have the picture
from a TV station, but the play-by-play
from a radio station.
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