HARMAN KARDON AVR80
Owner's Manual

AVR80 manual

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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 (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2) and two video recorders (VCR 1 and VCR 2). For recordings to the audio tape deck or other devices connected to TAPE 1 , record sources separate from the current source may be performed by pressing the TAPE 1 COPY 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 TAPE 1 outputs. If SOURCE is displayed as record input, the currently selected input is recorded to both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.

To record a source other than the current input, press the TAPE1 COPY button to change the TAPE 1 record source in the following order:
SOURC E� FM/AM TUNER� CD � TAPE 2 � SOURCE

To select inputs for VCR dubbing use the VCR 1 COPY 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 source is being routed to the VCR 1 output. If SOURCE is displayed, the currently selected source is recorded to both VCR 1 and VCR 2 . To record a source other than the current input, press the VCR 1 COPY button again, and note that the display will change in the following order:
SOURCE � TV � LD � VCR 2 � AUX � SOURCE

NOTE: Fundamentally the control system is programmed to prevent recording from a machine onto itself. That´s why TAPE 1 will not appear in the TAPE COPY 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 (VCR1, VCR 2, LD, AUX) as a direct recording source. To make an audio recording of these sources select one as the main input source, and then use the TAPE COPY button to select SOURCE. Input sources for being recorded to TAPE 1 may also be selected using the REC OUT SELECTORof 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 TAPE 1 recording it is important to note that the output to VCR 1 only is selected with the front panel switch. The output to VCR 2 is always set to the current input source. (Unless that Source is VCR 2, in which case the VCR 2 record output is blank.)

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 VCR 1 COPY 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.