Harman-Kardon AVR 500 Troubleshooting Guide, Processor Reset, Display brightness is turned off

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

Power Switch is pushed

 

a live outlet

 

 

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

 

 

 

Display lights, but no sound

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

or picture

Mute is on

are secure

 

• Volume control is down

• Press Mute button

 

 

• Turn up volume control

 

 

 

Unit turns on, but Front-Panel Display does not light up

• Display brightness is turned off.

Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 20 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker; Light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver and

due to possible short

speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

due to internal problems

 

No sound from surround or

• Incorrect surround mode

• Select a mode other than Stereo

 

center speakers

• Input is monaural

• There is no surround information from mono sources

 

 

 

• Incorrect configuration

• Check speaker mode

 

 

 

• Stereo or Mono program material

• The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

 

 

 

 

information from nonencoded programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit does not respond to

• Weak batteries in remote

• Change remote batteries

 

remote commands

• Wrong device selected

• Press the AVR selector

 

 

 

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote

 

 

 

 

or connect remote sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

 

 

 

 

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

 

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 500’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first turn the unit off by pressing and releasing

the Main Power Switch 1 so that it pops out from its normal recessed position. Next, press and hold the AM/FM $ and the Dolby Pro Logic î buttons while pushing in the Main Power Switch 1 to turn the unit back on. Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner, it is necessary to re-establish all system configuration settings and tuner presets.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have made for speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets. After a reset the unit will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

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Contents Page AVR 500 Audio/Video Receiver AVR 500 Audio/Video Receiver Description and Features IntroductionWhile complex digital systems are hard Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Information Display Remote Sensor Preset Stations Selector * Tuner ModeVolume Control ÷ Delay Digital Input Selector ù Set Button Front Panel ControlsCh Direct inputs ¤ as the listening source Analog Source Indictor This indicator Night Mode Indicator This indicatorFront Panel Information Display £ AM Rear Panel ConnectionsRear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Forward/Reverse Transport Buttons z Night Mode ` Multi-RoomAVR Selector OSD Button Press this button to view the on-screen displays Remote Control Functions Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs Installation and ConnectionsSystem Installation Audio Equipment ConnectionsSystem and Power Connections System Configuration Speaker Selection and PlacementSpeaker Placement Speaker Configuration System SetupPlug the Power Cable ¡ into an unswitched AC outlet Using the On-Screen DisplayCEN Speaker Output Level AdjustmentDelay Settings To set the delay times, follow these steps Press the Set button iVor in the on-screen display Press the Set button i Semi-OSD OperationBasic Operation Display BrightnessMain Information Display V will now read VFD Full Volume ControlSource Selection Surround-Mode SelectionSurround Mode Chart Dolby Digital Night ModeDigital Audio Playback Selecting a Digital SourcePCM Audio Playback Preset TuningRecalling Preset Stations Tuner OperationChannel Direct Input Output-Level Trim AdjustmentMemory Backup Tape RecordingMultiroom Operation Multiroom SetupInstallation Multiroom OperationProgramming the Remote Programming the RemoteVolume Punch-Through Programmed Device FunctionsMacro Programming Reassigning Device-Control Selectors Press the Volume Up buttonFunction List Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Tables TV143 154 008 024 030 065 101 143 160038 070 083 059101 127 133 143 160 019 047169 004 058Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Setup Code Tables VCR034 067 054133 140 020 031 063Setup Code Tables DVD Setup Code Tables CDManufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control Model Setup Code Tables DVD/LDSetup Code Tables Cable Setup Code Tables SATDisplay brightness is turned off Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Amplifier is in protection modeTechnical Specifications