Operation
Surround Mode Selectiongreen LED will light next to the current mode inDTS
the Surround Mode Indicators list ÷ onDTS is another digital audio system that is
One of the most important features of thethe front panel.capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both
AVR 210 is its ability to reproduce a full DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-
multichannel surround-sound field from digitalNote that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes mayferent methods of encoding the signals, and
sources, analog matrix surround-encoded only be selected when a digital input is in use.thus they require different decoding circuits to
programs and standard stereo programs. In all,In addition, when a digital source is present,convert the digital signals back to analog.
a total of twelve listening modes are availablethe AVR 210 will automatically select and
on the AVR 210.switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital orDTS-encoded sound tracks are available on
DTS), regardless of the mode that has been pre-select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special
Selection of a surround mode is based on per-
viously selected. For more information on select-audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or
sonal taste, as well as the type of program
ing digital sources, see the following section ofCD player equipped with a digital output to
source material being used. For example, motion
this manual.play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 210. All
pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one
that is required is to connect the playerOs output
of the major surround-encoding processes, suchTo listen to a program in traditional two-channel
to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the
as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo¨stereo, using the front-left and front-right
rear panel hi or front panel #$.
may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolbyspeakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed
Pro Logic or Logic 7 Cinema surround modesand configured), follow the instructions shown
In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS
depending on the source material.above for using the remote until SURR OFF
sound tracks, the DVD player must be compati-
appears in the Main Information Display X.
NOTE: Once a program has been encoded withble with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS
matrix surround information, it retains the sur-logo on the playerOs front panel. Note that early
Digital Audio Playback
round information as long as the program isDVD players may not be able to play DTS-
broadcast in stereo.Thus, movies with surroundencoded DVDs. This does not indicate a prob-
Digital audio is a major advancement over older
sound may be decoded via any of the analoglem with the AVR 210, as some players cannot
systems such as Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five
surround modes such as Pro Logic or Logic 7,pass the DTS signal through to the digital out-
discrete channels: left-front, center, right-front,
when they are broadcast via conventional TV sta-puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of
left-surround and right-surround. Each channel
tions, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. Inreproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz)your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult
addition, a growing number of made-for-televi-and offers dramatically improved dynamic rangethe playerOs ownerOs manual.
sion programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas
and significant improvements to signal-to-noise
and music CDs are also recorded in surroundSelecting a Digital Source
ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capa-
sound.You may view a list of these programs
bility to deliver an additional channel that isTo utilize either digital mode you must have
at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at
specifically devoted to low-frequency information.properly connected a digital source to the
www.dolby.com.
This is the O.1� channel referred to when you seeAVR 210. Connect the digital outputs from DVD
these systems described as O5.1�.The bass chan-
Even when a program is not listed as carryingplayers, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD
nel is separate from the other channels, but since
intentional surround information, you may findplayers to the Optical or Coaxial inputs
it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound
that the Pro Logic, Logic 7,VMAx and the Hall orhi#$. In order to provide a backup sig-
designers have given it that unique designation.
Theater modes often deliver enveloping surroundnal and a source for analog stereo recording,
presentations through the use of the naturalthe analog outputs provided on digital source
Dolby Digital
information present in all stereo recordings.equipment should also be connected to their
¨
Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3) is
However, for stereo, but not surround programs,appropriate inputs on the AVR 210 rear panel
a standard part of DVD, and is available on
we suggest that you experiment with the (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output
specially encoded LD discs and satellite broad-
other modes.from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs ¤ on
casts and it is a part of the new high-definition
the rear panel when you connect the sourceOs
Surround modes are selected using either thetelevision (HDTV) system.digital outputs).
front panel controls or the remote. To select a
surround mode from the front panel, press theNote that an optional, external RF demodulatorWhen playing a digital source such as DVD, first
Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll up oris required to use the AVR 210 to listen to the
select the input using the remote or front panel
down through the list of available modes. ToDolby Digital sound tracks available on laser
controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select
select a surround mode using the remote, pressdiscs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to
the digital source by pressing the Digital
the Surround Mode Selectorj and thenthe demodulator and then connect the digital
Input Selector button po and then using
press the �/U buttons mq to change theoutput of the demodulator to the the Optical
the �/U buttons mq on the remote or the
mode. As you press the buttons, the Surroundor Coaxial inputs hi#$ of the AVR 210.
Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to
mode name will appear in the MainNo demodulator is required for use with DVD
choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL
Information Display X, and an individualplayers or DTS-encoded laser discs.
inputs, as they appear in the Main
mode indicator will also light up CDFHI
Information Display X indicator BE or
JKLN. As the surround modes change, a
on-screen display. When the digital source is
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HARMAN KARDON
