Harman Kardon AVI 250 - Advanced Features; Dubbing and Simulcast Recording

ENGLISH
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 (TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2) and two video recorders
(VCR 1 and VCR 2).
For recordings to the audio tape decks or
other devices connected to TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2, input source selection is per-
formed by pressing the TAPE 1 COPY
button gE) 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 TAPE outputs. If this is
acceptable, no further action is required.
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To record a source other than the current
output, press the TAPE1 COPY button
to change the TAPE 1 input in the fol-
lowing order:
SOURCE > TUNER> CD>
TAPE 2> SOURCE
NOTE: Since the source selected by the
TAPE COPY function is the same at
both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, the control
system is programmed to prevent record-
ing from a machine onto itself. When
either TAPE input is selected as the
main SOURCE it 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, VCR2, 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 1 COPY
button (J to select SOURCE.
Input sources for TAPE COPY dubbing
may also be selected using the on screen
video menu system. Follow the instruc-
tions 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 record- -
ing it is important to note that the output
to VCR 1 only is selected with the front
panel switch. The output to VCR2 is
always set to the current input source.
(Unless that Source is VCR2, in which
case the VCR2 record output is blank.)
To select inputs for VCR dubbing use the
VCR1 COPY button Ay 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 VCR 1 output. If this
is acceptable, no further action is
required.
To record a source other than the input,
press the VCR1 COPY button again,
and note that the display will change in
the following order:
SOURCES TVSLD>D
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.
Audio/Video Simulcast Recording
It is possible to record the video from one
source along with the audio from a differ-
ent input. This is useful in the case of
musical programs where the sound is