AVR335 harman/kardon
OPERATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many DVD players have a defaultstream being received. These messages will appearEX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams, and
setting that does not pass through the DTS data, evenshortly after an input or surround mode is changed,ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.
though the machine is capable of doing so. If yourand they will remain in the Lower Display Line o
An UNLOCK message may occasionally appear
DVD player has the ODTS Digital Out� logo but doesfor about five seconds before that portion of the dis-in the Lower Display Line o. It does not indicate
not trigger DTS playback in the AVR 335, change theplay returns to the normal surround mode indication.a fault or problem with your receiver or the digital
playerOs settings in the OAudio� or OBitstream� configu-
ration menu so that DTS playback is enabled. TheSurround Mode Typessource. This is your indication that the digital audio
data stream has been interrupted or is no longer
method for doing this will vary with each player. InFor Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three-digit present.
some cases, the proper menu choice will be OOriginal,�indication will appear, showing the number of channels
while in others it will be ODTS.� Consult the ownerOsWhen the message appears and the indicators flash,
present in the data. An example of this type of displaythe unitOs digital signal processor has no signal to lock
manual for your player to find the specific informationis 3/2/.1.onto, and is thus Ounlocked.� You may see this mes-
to find the proper setting.
The first number indicates how many discrete front-sage when a DVD is first started until the stream is
Selecting a Digital Sourcechannel signals are present.playing and the processor determines which mode
To utilize either digital mode, you must have properlyto apply; or any time the data stream is stopped or
connected a digital source to the AVR 335. ConnectY A O3� tells you that separate front left, center andpaused, such as when the menus of some discs are
the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers,
front right signals are available. This will be displayeddisplayed or when the player is switching between the
satellite systems or CD players to the Optical orfor Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.different sections of a disc. You may also see the mes-
Coaxial Inputs *(dg. In order to provide a
backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording,Y A O2� tells you that separate front left and right sig-sage when a satellite receiver, cable set-top or HDTV
the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment nals are available, but there is no discrete centertuner is in use if the digital audio is temporarily inter-
channel signal. This will be displayed for Dolbyrupted when channels are changed or when a cable
should also be connected to their appropriate inputs onDigital bitstreams that have stereo program material.box switches from a channel with a digital data stream
the AVR 335 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereoto a channel with analog audio only. The UNLOCK
audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio InputsY A O1� tells you that there is only a mono channel
message is normal, and does not indicate any prob-
on the rear panel when you connect the sourceOs available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.lem with your receiver. Rather, it tells you that the
digital outputs).incoming data has simply been paused or is not pres-
If you have not already configured an input for a digitalThe middle number indicates how many discrete sur-ent for a variety of possible reasons.
round channel signals are present.
source using the on-screen menus as shown on pageWhen Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals are
18, first select the input using the remote or front-Y A O2� tells you that separate surround left and rightbeing played, the AVR will automatically switch to the
panel controls, as outlined in this manual. Next, select
signals are available. This will be displayed for Dolbyproper surround mode, and no other processing may
the digital source by pressing the Digital SelectDigital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.be selected. When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3/1/0
Button q# and then using the �/U Buttonsor 2/0/0 signal is detected, you may select any of the
n on the remote or the�/� Selector ButtonsY A O1� tells you that there is only a single, surround-
) on the front panel to choose any of the OPTI-encoded surround channel. This will appear forDolby surround modes.
Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.
CAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in theIt is always a good idea to check the readout for the
Upper Display Line ÷ or on-screen display. WhenY A O0� indicates that there is no surround channelchannel data to make certain that it matches the audio
the digital source is playing, the AVR 335 will automat-information. This will be displayed for two-channellogo information shown on the back of a DVD pack-
ically detect which type of digital data stream is beingstereo programs.age. In some cases, you will see an indication for
decoded and display that information in the UpperThe last number indicates whether there is a discreteO2/0/0� even when the disc contains a full 5.1, or
Display Line ÷.3/2/.1, signal. When this happens, check the audio
low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. This is the O.1� inoutput settings for your DVD player or the audio menu
Digital Bitstream Indicationsthe common abbreviation of O5.1� sound and it is a
When a digital source is playing, the AVR 335 sensesspecial channel that contains only bass frequencies.selections for the specific disc being played to make
certain that the player is sending the correct signal
the type of bitstream data that is present. Using thisY A O.1� tells you that an LFE channel is present. Thisto the AVR.
information, the correct surround mode will automati-
cally be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams willwill be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1PCM Playback Indications
programs, as available.
cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby
Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.Y A O0� indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation,
When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, youmation available. However, even when there is nowhich is the type of digital signal used for standard CD
may select any of the standard surround modes, suchdedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will beplayback, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS
digital sources such as Mini-Disc. When a PCM signal
as Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7. Since the range ofpresent at the subwoofer output when the speaker
available surround modes is dependent on the type ofconfiguration is set to show the presence of a is detected, the Lower Display Line o will briefly
digital data that is present, the AVR 335 uses a varietysubwoofer.show a message with the letters PCM, in addition to a
of indicators to let you know what type of signal isreadout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal.
present. This will help you to understand the choice The information in the right side of the display will tellIn most cases, this will be 48kHz, though in the
of modes.you if the digital audio data contains a special flag case of specially mastered, high-resolution audio
signal that will automatically activate the appropriate
When a digital source is playing, the AVR 335 will dis-6.1 or 7.1 mode. This will be shown as EX-ON ordiscs, you will see a 96kHz indication.
play a variety of messages to indicate the type of bit-
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