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Front Panel Controls

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Test Button and Indicator

This button activates the test signal
that is used when adjusting output
levels. When the button is tapped
once the test noise will circulate
between the speakers at a two (2)
second interval. When you press
and hold the button for a few
seconds the test noise will circulate
for five (5) seconds at each speaker.
The red indicator above the button
will illuminate when the test noise is
present to remind you that the audio
output has momentarily been
changed. Press the button at any
time when the noise is heard to
cancel the test.

Note: The test signal noise is not
available when the ADP303 is in the
BYPASS mode. The test signal does
not circulate to the subwoofer in any
mode.

It is suggested that the five second
test noise be used for initial
adjustment of the output levels, and
the shorter two second circulation
be used as a final brief check after
adjustments have been made.

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Mute Button and Indicator

Press this button to momentarily
silence the audio output of the
ADP303. Press it again to resume
normal operation. An indicator light
above the button  will illuminate
when the MUTE button is engaged
to remind you that the unit is turned
on, but silenced. The MUTE function
will not work when the ADP303 is in
the BYPASS mode.

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Level Trim Controls

These controls are used to adjust
the audio output level of each
individual channel. Use the small
Allen wrench supplied with the
ADP303 to remove the cover when
adjustment of the level trims is
required. 

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Volume Control

This knob adjusts the master volume
level of the ADP303’s output. Turn it
clockwise to increase the volume
and counterclockwise to decrease
the volume. 

When the ADP303 is used in a
system where the receiver/amplifier
(such as the AVR80 ) has a “6
Channel Direct” input, the volume
should be set to the “12 o’clock”
position.

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Power Switch

Push this switch once to turn it on.
Press it again to turn the unit off. An
indicator above the power switch will
illuminate when the unit is turned on.

Delay Time Button and

Indicators

Press this button to set the delay
time for the surround channels. Each
press of the button changes the
delay time by 5 milliseconds. The
delay time range is from no delay to
15 milliseconds. The indicator LEDs
above the Delay Time button
indicate the delay setting.

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Bypass Input Selector Button

Indicator

Press this button to remove the
ADP303 from the circuit when it is
installed between a preamp and
amplifiers. An indicator LED above
the button will light to indicate the
BYPASS mode.

Digital Source Selectors

Press one of these buttons to select
the digital input source. An indicator
above the buttons will illuminate to
confirm the selections. 

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AC-3 Indicator

This LED will illuminate when a
digital source is selected and the
decoder has successfully locked to
the incoming digital signal.

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Volume

Delay Time

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5

10

15

Bypass

RF

Optical

Coaxial

Test

Mute

LEFT

CENTER

RIGHT

LEVEL TRIM

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AC-3

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Summary of Contents for ADP 303

Page 1: ...RIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equalateral triangle is intended to alert the user...

Page 2: ...gs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the decoder for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open The Cabine...

Page 3: ...me 5 1 channel high quality sound that accompanies many major motion pictures into your home when used with a compatible laser disc player as well as from future Dolby Digital sources such as DSS Digital Video Disc DVD and High Definition Television HDTV For today s Laser Disc systems the digital audio signal is recorded as a modulated RF signal similar to the signals used for FM and TV broadcasts...

Page 4: ...parate but limited channel In this case 5 1 equals six DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES High quality Dolby Digital decoding chip manufactured by Zoran AC 3 RF input for connection to compatible laser disc players with AC 3 RF output Coax and Optical Digital AC 3 inputs for connection to other sources such as DVD and or DSS Individual channel level controls and internal test tone generator for precise syst...

Page 5: ...upplied with the ADP303 to remove the cover when adjustment of the level trims is required î Volume Control This knob adjusts the master volume level of the ADP303 s output Turn it clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume When the ADP303 is used in a system where the receiver amplifier such as the AVR80 has a 6 Channel Direct input the volume should be set to th...

Page 6: ...The factory default Small sends them to the subwoofer output only while Large sends a full range signal to the surround speakers Select none if you will not use surround speakers and to route surround audio to the front left right speakers Center SPK Switch This switch determines if low frequency signals are sent to the center speaker The factory default Small sends them to the subwoofer output on...

Page 7: ...rear panel speaker mode switches before use Setting these switches will tell the ADP303 what type of speakers you are using so that the audio outputs will be directed to the proper speaker In general a Large speaker is defined as a traditional full range speaker that includes a woofer or some prepackaged satellite subwoofer systems and is capable of reproducing sounds below 100 Hz For the purposes...

Page 8: ...aker Mode switch ª is in the ON position LFE surround audio will be routed to the subwoofer When the Subwoofer Speaker Mode Switch ª is in the OFF position LFE surround audio will be routed to the front left right speakers 3 Center Speakers Mode This switch determines the frequency range for the center channel speaker Select Large None or Small depending on the type of center channel speaker insta...

Page 9: ...lockwise direction stop ping for five seconds at each speaker If the sound is heard out of order i e moving from right to left or appearing out of order turn the unit off and check the connection from the ADP303 output jacks to the inputs of your AV receiver 12 Listen to the sound as it moves between the speakers Ideally the output from each speaker should be equal If the output is NOT equal chang...

Page 10: ...urn the unit off and check the connection from the ADP303 output jacks to the inputs of your audio power amplifiers 11 Listen to the sound as it moves between the speakers Ideally the output from each speaker should be equal If the output is NOT equal change the level by carefully turning the Output Level Trim Control for the speaker that needs adjustment NOTE If you have trouble getting suffi cie...

Page 11: ...en wrench tool supplied with the ADP303 carefully remove the cover panel for the Level Trim Controls Set the cover aside so that you may replace it later 11 Turn on the power to both the ADP303 and the AV receiver 12 Select one of the three digital inputs on the ADP303 13 Set the Main Volume Control î on the ADP303 to the fully clockwise lowest volume position 14 Press the Test button ƒ and hold i...

Page 12: ...iver Make certain that the ADP303 front panel volume control î is set to the 12 o clock position Use the volume control or the remote for the AVR80 AVI250 or other device to control system volume levels When using the ADP303 with any other product the volume is controlled by the front panel volume control on the ADP303 î while listening to an AC 3 source 6 To temporarily silence the ADP303 s audio...

Page 13: ...ion Increase the level Move this unit further away from the affected equipment If your trouble cannot be resolved with the actions listed in the following table immediately unplug the power cable and contact your dealer or authorized Harman Kardon Service Depot CAUSE Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted Incorrect input or output cord connections Improper input mode selection ...

Page 14: ...in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 55 013 6 1990 EN 55 020 6 1988 EN 55 022 6 1993 EN 60 065 1994 EN 60 555 2 3 1987 88 Steen Michaelsen Harman Kardon Europe A S Birkerød DENMARK 3 96 24093_ADP 303 Eng 27 02 1998 10 34 Side 14 ...

Page 15: ...Printed in Japan Part 1111 ADP303E 267 J851310 POWER Delay Time 0 5 10 15 Bypass RF Optical Coaxial Test Mute 24093_ADP 303 Eng 27 02 1998 10 34 Side 15 ...

Page 16: ...Harman Kardon ADP303 Dolby Digital Decoder Owner s Manual Volume Test Mute LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEVEL TRIM SUB W L SURROUND R 24093_ADP 303 Eng 27 02 1998 10 34 Side 16 ...

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