Harman-Kardon AVR 120 - Manual (Page 22)

22 OPERATION
Operation
MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE
DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms
up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects Initial Setting – 0 ms
channel. 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 Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology 15 ms – 30 ms
MOVIE that decodes full-range, discrete left, center, right, right surround and left surround channels Initial Setting = 15 ms
MUSIC from either matrix surround encoded programs or conventional stereo sources.
EMULATION 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.
LOGIC 7 C Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Delay time not adjustable
LOGIC 7 M 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 No surround channels
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.
THEATER The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a Delay time not adjustable
standard live performance theater.
HALL 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or Delay time not adjustable
HALL 2 medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall.
VMAx Near When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode No surround channels
VMAx Far 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.
5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and No delay is available for
back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode
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.
SURROUND This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right- No surround channels
OFF (STEREO) channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.
Surround Mode Chart