Harman Kardon AVR 145 Owner's Manual

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28 OPERATIONOperationSurround Mode ChartMODE FEATURESDOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up tofive separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel.DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode isavailable when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicatedlow-frequency channel.DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technologyMOVIE that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channelsMUSIC from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources whenDOLBY PRO LOGIC an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. TheGAME Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrixsurround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Musicmode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even withnormal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case. The Pro Logic IImode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Gamemode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their fullimpact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts theLogic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereomaterial. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUNDSELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen.The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similarmatrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement ofsounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques.The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listeningexperience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modesalso direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to delivermaximum bass impact.30935_AVR145_ENG 01/12/06 9:53 Side 28