Harman-Kardon owner manual AVR 520 Audio/ Video Receiver

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AVR 520 Audio/ Video Receiver

3Introduction

4Safety Information

4Unpacking

5Front Panel Controls

8Front Panel Information Display

10Rear Panel Connections

12Main Remote Control Functions

15Zone II Remote Control Functions

16Installation and Connections

18System Configuration

18Speaker Placement

19System Setup

20Input Setup

20Surround Setup

22Speaker Setup

23Delay Settings

24Output Level Adjustment

25Manual Output Level Adjustment

26Operation

26Surround Mode Chart

28Basic Operation

28Source Selection

28Surround Mode Selection

29Digital Audio Playback

31Tuner Operation

32Tape Recording

32Front Panel Input/Output Connections

32Output Level Trim Adjustment

336/8-Channel Direct Input

34Advanced Features

34Display Brightness

34Turn-On Volume Level

34Semi-OSD Settings

36Multiroom Operation

37Programming the Remote

37Direct Code Entry

37Auto Search Method

37Code Readout

37Learning Codes

38Erasing Learned Codes

38Macro Programming

39Programmed Device Functions

40Volume Punch-Through

40Channel Control Punch-Through

41Reassigning Device Control Selectors

42Function List

44Setup Code Tables

54Troubleshooting Guide

54Processor Reset

55Technical Specifications

2TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front panel information display

1– (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control

¡– (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection

a– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A– (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display

å– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

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Contents AVR 520 Audio/ Video Receiver AVR 520 Audio/ Video Receiver Multiple digital inputs and outputs Description and FeaturesIntroduction On-screen menu and display systemUnpacking Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Front Panel Controls Main Information Display ˜ into the AVR 520’s memory DTS-ES 6.1 DiscreteFront Panel Controls Digital soundtrack has been selected Main Information Display Z Mute IndicatorFront Panel Information Display Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections § DVD Audio Inputs · AC Power Cord ¶ CD Inputs‚ 8-Channel Direct Inputs When an ∞ Subwoofer OutputRear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions See pages 42-43 for a list of these functionsDialog center channel intelligibility at low volume levels OFFPreset Up/Down When the tuner is Zone II Remote Control Functions Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD Inputs ¶ System InstallationAudio Equipment Connections Video Equipment ConnectionsInstallation and Connections System and Power ConnectionsSpeaker Placement System ConfigurationSpeaker Selection and Placement Using the On-Screen Display System SetupPlug the AC Power Cord · into an unswitched AC outlet Making Configuration AdjustmentsInput Setup Surround SetupTo return to the Master menu Button p Speaker Setup SurroundDelay Settings If no subwoofer is connected toOutput Level Adjustment Using EzSetAVR 520 off using the Main Power Switch Additional Input AdjustmentsSurround Mode Chart OperationMedium sized Hall 2 concert hall VMAx Near No delay availableIn-phase material of the left and right channels VMAx FarBasic Operation Volume ControlSurround Mode Selection Turning the AVR 520 On or OffSelecting a Digital Source Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital Night Mode Digital Status IndicatorsAddition to the bitstream indicators, MP3 Audio Playback Tuner OperationPCM Audio Playback Station SelectionRecalling Preset Stations Output Level Trim AdjustmentPreset Tuning Tape RecordingMemory Backup Channel/8-Channel Direct InputTo enter this setting Advanced FeaturesTurn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD SettingsFull-OSD Time-Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Multiroom SetupInstallation Multiroom OperationProgramming the Remote Learning CodesErasing Learned Codes Programming the RemoteAVR 520 Remote Macro ProgrammingWithin ten seconds, press the Surround Erasing Macro CommandsMode Selector/Channel Down Button k Programmed Device FunctionsTransport Control Punch-Through Volume Punch-ThroughChannel Control Punch-Through Press the 3 Button r three times Resetting the Remote MemoryReassigning Device Control Selectors Function List Clear Preset UpPreset Down Tune DownSetup Code Table TV 176 011 030 033044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168 031Setup Code Table VCR 125 150 167 172 166074 078 086 026 037 039Setup Code Table CD 075 109 119 158 183 204 038 045 046 171 175 202 203036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212 051 138 149 209Setup Code Table DVD Setup Code Table TapeSetup Code Table Audio Setup Code NumberSetup Code Table SAT Setup Code Table CBL 072 186 112 213101 207 018 047 048Information from nonencoded programs Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Lights, motors or other electrical appliancesTechnical Specifications Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No. J90200022100