AVR 80 (serv.man3) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 34

Advanced Features

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In addition to basic audio functions, this
receiver 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 AVR80 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 AVR80 is prepared for the
future with provisions for connection to
outboard multi channel (AC-3 and DTS)
digital audio decoders. 

Audio Tape Copy
This receiver is equipped for connection 
to two audio recorders (

and

) and two video recorders

(

and 

). 

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

,

record sources separate from the current
source may be 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 which
input is being routed to the 

outputs. If  

SOURCE

is displayed as

record input, the currently selected input
is recorded to both  

and 

. 

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

button to

change the 

record source in the

following order:

SOURCE‡ FM/AM TUNER‡

CD ‡ TAPE 2 ‡ SOURCE

NOTE: Fundamentally the control system
is programmed to prevent recording from
a machine onto itself. That´s why

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 being recorded to

may also be selected using the

REC OUT SELECTOR

of the on screen

video menu system. Follow the
instructions in this Manual, page 28.

Video Copy
Video Copy is similar to that for audio
recording, with changes to accommodate
the requirements of recording both an
audio and video source. As with 

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 

Ò

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 which
input source is being routed to the 

output. If SOURCE is displayed, the
currently selected source is recorded to
both 

and 

. 

To record a source other than the current
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 Audio/Video input without fear
of disturbing the recording as long as the
unit’s power remains on.

Input sources for 

dubbing

may also be made using the on screen
video menu system.

Audio/Video Simulcast Recording
It is possible to record the video from one
source along with the audio from a
different input. This is useful in the case
of musical programs where the sound is
being broadcast via FM, or for sports
events where you wish to have the picture
from a TV station, but the play-by-play
from a radio station.

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