
Operation
Basic Operation
Once you have completed the setup and config- uration of the AVR 500, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver:
•When using the AVR 500 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control 2on the front panel or the AVR Selector a or CD/TAPE/DVD Input Selector b. Note that the Power Indicator 3will turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote m nor front panel 9)!@#$.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power Off Button d on the remote. Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet ß will be shut off and the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber.
When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3.
•To program the AVR 500 for automatic turn- off, press the Sleep Button 33 on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence:
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The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed.
When the programmed time has elapsed, the unit will automatically turn off. Note that the
When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch 1.
NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch
1for more than two weeks.
Using the On-Screen Display
The AVR 500 is equipped with a powerful on- screen display system that makes it easy to view the current status of the unit or to have mes- sages appear to confirm any functional change, such as a volume increase, input source selec- tion, or
Semi-OSD
In the
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Full-OSD
An alternative display option is to have a full- screen report of the AVR 500’s status appear. To activate the
sthree times in quick succession. The first press will turn the
view OSD items and video at the same time you must use the
The status report will vary depending on the type of audio input in use. For an analog source, the first line in the display will show which audio input is active (Figure 5). When a digital audio source is in use, the display will indicate which coaxial or optical input is active (Figure 6).
A U D I O | S O U R C E | : V I D E O | 1 |
V I D E O | S O U R C E | : V I D E O | 1 |
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
Activating the
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Display Brightness
In the normal, factory default setting , the front panel Information Display 35 will always illuminate at full brightness. However, in some installations you may prefer to have the display appear at half brightness or not illuminate at all. To adjust the setting so that the display lights at other than full brightness, follow these steps:
•Press both Selector Buttons 34 at the same time. Note that VFD DIMMER will appear in the Main Information Diaplay V.
•Quickly release both buttons, and then press and release the Set Button ù. The
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