AVI 250 (serv.man9) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 30

Advanced Features

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In addition to basic audio functions, this
unit is capable of both sophisticated
audio/video dubbing and a wide range of
surround modes. Advanced digital signal
processing provides specialized surround
modes that are compatible with virtually
all types of music software and movie
soundtracks. 

For the ultimate in sound reproduction,
the AVI250 is equipped for digital input
from laser disc or CD players with a
coaxial digital output, so that the sound
reaching the surround processor comes
directly from the disc. 

Finally, the AVI250 is prepared for the
future with provisions for connection to
outboard 5.1 multi channel (i.e., AC-3 or
DTS) digital audio decoders. 

Audio Tape Dubbing
This unit is equipped for connection 
to two audio recorders (

and

) and two video recorders

(

and 

). 

For recordings to the audio tape decks or
other devices connected to 

and

, input source selection is

performed by pressing the 

button 

(

on the front panel. 

At the first press of the button, a status
display will appear on both the front
panel display and the on screen video
menus (Figure #8) to remind you that
the input currently in use is also being
routed to both 

outputs. If this is

acceptable, no further action is required.

To record a source other than the current
output, press the 

button

to change the 

input in the

following order:

SOURCE ‡ TUNER ‡ CD ‡

TAPE 2 ‡ SOURCE

NOTE: Since the source selected by the

function is the same at

both 

and 

, the control

system is programmed to prevent
recording from a machine onto itself.
When either 

input is selected as

the main 

it will not appear in

the 

selection list.

Press the button until the input you wish
to record appears. You may now change
the main listening input without fear of
disturbing the recording as long as the
unit’s power remains on.

NOTE: It is not possible to select one of
the video inputs (

, 

, 

,

) as a direct recording source. To

make an audio recording of these sources
select one as the main input source, and
then use the 

button 

(

to select 

SOURCE

. 

Input sources for 

dubbing

may also be selected using the on screen
video menu system. Follow the
instructions elsewhere in this Manual.

Video Dubbing
Video dubbing is similar to that for audio
recording, with changes to accommodate
the requirements of recording both an
audio and video source. For video
recording it is important to note that the
output to 

only is selected with the

front panel switch. The output to 

is always set to the current input source.
(Unless that Source is 

, in which

case the 

record output is blank.)

To select inputs for VCR dubbing use the

button 

Ó

on the front

panel.

At the first press of the button, a status
display will appear on both the front
panel display and the on screen video
menus (Figure #8) to remind you that
the input source currently in use is also
being routed to the 

output. If this

is acceptable, no further action is
required. 

To record a source other than the input,
press the 

button again,

and note that the display will change in
the following order:

SOURCE ‡ TV ‡ LD ‡

VCR 2 ‡ AUX ‡ SOURCE

Press the button until the input you wish
to record appears. You may now change
the main listening input without fear of
disturbing the recording as long as the
unit’s power remains on.

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