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playing, the AVR 210 will automatically detectMP3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a com-The letters used by the Speaker/Channel
whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTSpatible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is beingInput Indicators P also flash to indicate
source, MP3 or a conventional PCM signal,received. This is the popular audio format usedwhen a bitstream has been interrupted. This
which is the standard output from CD players.by many computer programs for recording com-will happen when a digital input source is
A Bitstream Indicator A will light in thepressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream isselected before the playback starts, or when a
Main Information Display ó to confirmpresent, the sound will automatically be playeddigital source such as a DVD is paused. The
that the digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTSin the stereo (surround off) mode. The surroundflashing indicators remind you that the play-
or PCM.modes are not available during MP3 playback.back has stopped due to the absence of a
digital signal and not through any fault of the
Digital Status IndicatorsIn addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 210. This is normal, and the digital play-
When a digital source is playing, the AVR 210AVR 210 features a set of unique channel-inputback will resume once the playback is started
senses the type of bitstream data that is pres-indicators that tell you how many channels ofagain.
ent. Using this information, the correct sur-digital information are being received and/or
round mode will automatically be selected. Forwhether the digital signal is interrupted.Night Mode
example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit toA special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night
switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bit-These indicators are the L/C/R/LS/RS/LFE lettersmode, which enables AC-3 input sources to be
streams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.that are inside the center boxes of theplayed back with full digital intelligibilty while
When the unit senses PCM data from CDs andSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators P inreducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.
LDs, it will allow the appropriate surroundthe front panel Main Information DisplayThis prevents abruptly loud transitions from dis-
sources to be selected manually. Since theó. When a standard analog signal is in use,turbing others, without reducing the impact of
range of available surround modes is depen-only the OL� and OR� indicators will light, asthe digital source. The Night mode is available
dent on the type of digital data that is present,analog signals have only left and right chan-only when Dolby Digital signals with special
the AVR 210 uses a variety of indicators to nels, respectively.data are being played.
let you know what type of signal is present.
This will help you to understand the choice Digital signals, however, may have two, five orThe Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby
of modes.six separate channels, depending on the pro-Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night
gram material, the method of transmission andMode button k on the remote. Next, press
When a digital source is playing, a Bitstreamthe way in which it was encoded. When a digi-the �/U buttons mq to select either the
Indicator A will light to show which type oftal signal is playing, the letters in these indica-middle range or full compression versions of the
signal is playing:tors will light in response to the specific signalNight mode. To turn the Night mode off, press
being received. It is important to note thatthe �/U buttons mq until the message
DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicatoralthough Dolby Digital, for example, is referredin the lower third of the video display and the
lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is beingto as a O5.1� system, not all Dolby Digital DVDsMain Information Display X reads
received. Depending on the settings on theor programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it isD-Range Off. When the Night mode is
source player and specific surround informationsometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolbyactive, the Night Mode Indicator O will
and number of channels on the disc, a numberDigital soundtrack to trigger only the OL� andalso light.
of surround modes are possible. For discs withOR� indicators.
full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAxThe Night mode may also be selected to always
modes are available. When the Dolby DigitalNOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with bothbe on at either level of compression using the
signal is only two-channel, you may also selectO5.1� and O2.0� versions of the same sound-options in the SURROUND SETUP Menu.
from the Logic 7 Cinema/Music, Hall, Theater,track. When playing a DVD, always be certain toSee page 19 for information on using the
Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes.check the type of material on the disc. Mostmenus to set this option.
discs show this information in the form of a
DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket.IMPORTANT NOTES ON
bitstream is being received. When the unit When a disc does offer multiple soundtrackDIGITAL PLAYBACK:
senses this type of data, only the DTS modechoices you may have to make some adjust-1. When the digital playback source is stopped,
may be used.ments to your DVD player (usually with theor in a Pause, Fast Forward or Chapter Search
OAudio Select� button or in a menu screen mode, the digital audio data will momentarily
PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a stan-on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the stop, and the channel position letters inside the
dard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal isAVR 210. It is also possible for the type of sig-Speaker/Channel Input Indicators P will
being received. This is the type of digital audional feed to change during the course of a DVDflash. This is normal and does not indicate a
used by conventional compact disc and laserplayback. In some cases the previews of specialproblem with either the AVR 210 or the source
disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is pres-material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio,machine. The AVR 210 will return to digital
ent, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS arewhile the main feature is available in 5.1 audio.playback as soon as the data is available and
available.As long as your DVD player is set for 6-channelwhen the machine is in a standard play mode.
output, the AVR 210 will automatically sense
changes to the bitstream and channel count2.Although the AVR 210 will decode virtually all
and reflect them in these indicators.DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible
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