Harman-Kardon AVR 520 Introduction, Description and Features, Multiple digital inputs and outputs

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon

AVR 520 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 520 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new mil- lenium.

The AVR 520 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet™ remote make installation fast and simple. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 520 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 520 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorpo- rating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of Matrix sur- round-encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 520’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 520 offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. Finally, the AVR 520 is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selec- tions directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon.

In addition to providing a wide range of listen- ing options, the AVR 520 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environ- ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speaker configurations and bass

management, and the EzSet remote measures a system’s sound levels and automatically cali- brates them for perfectly balanced sound field presentation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 520 fea- tures connections for six video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two addi- tional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 520 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources.

For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 520 also features wide-bandwidth, low- crosstalk component video switching.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders, and both the front panel analog audio/video and coaxial digital jacks may be switched to outputs for use with portable recorders – a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording outputs, preamp-out and main amp-in jacks, and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 520 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new for- mats right on board.

The AVR 520’s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 520 from a remote room, a separate “Zone II” remote is included.

The AVR 520’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 520 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package.

■Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6® using the latest

24-bit, twin-core Crystal® DSP engine

■Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® processing, available for the first time with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx®

■MP3 decoding for use with computers and digital audio players

■ TM remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance

■High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video switching

■Front panel digital inputs and coax digital output capability for easy con- nection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles

■Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■Front panel analog A/V and coax digi- tal jacks switchable to outputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and video game consoles

■On-screen menu and display system

■Complete multizone system with sepa- rate “Zone II” remote included

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can

be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

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Contents AVR 520 Audio/ Video Receiver AVR 520 Audio/ Video Receiver On-screen menu and display system Description and FeaturesIntroduction Multiple digital inputs and outputsSafety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Front Panel Controls DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete Main Information Display ˜ into the AVR 520’s memoryFront Panel Controls Main Information Display Z Mute Indicator Front Panel Information DisplayDigital soundtrack has been selected Front Panel Information Display ∞ Subwoofer Output § DVD Audio Inputs · AC Power Cord ¶ CD Inputs‚ 8-Channel Direct Inputs When an Rear Panel ConnectionsRear Panel Connections See pages 42-43 for a list of these functions Main Remote Control FunctionsOFF Dialog center channel intelligibility at low volume levelsPreset Up/Down When the tuner is Zone II Remote Control Functions Video Equipment Connections System InstallationAudio Equipment Connections Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD Inputs ¶System and Power Connections Installation and ConnectionsSystem Configuration Speaker Selection and PlacementSpeaker Placement Making Configuration Adjustments System SetupPlug the AC Power Cord · into an unswitched AC outlet Using the On-Screen DisplaySurround Setup Input SetupTo return to the Master menu Surround Button p Speaker SetupIf no subwoofer is connected to Delay SettingsUsing EzSet Output Level AdjustmentAdditional Input Adjustments AVR 520 off using the Main Power SwitchOperation Surround Mode ChartVMAx Far No delay availableIn-phase material of the left and right channels Medium sized Hall 2 concert hall VMAx NearTurning the AVR 520 On or Off Volume ControlSurround Mode Selection Basic OperationDigital Audio Playback Dolby DigitalSelecting a Digital Source Digital Status Indicators Addition to the bitstream indicators,Night Mode Station Selection Tuner OperationPCM Audio Playback MP3 Audio PlaybackTape Recording Output Level Trim AdjustmentPreset Tuning Recalling Preset StationsChannel/8-Channel Direct Input Memory BackupSemi-OSD Settings Advanced FeaturesTurn-On Volume Level To enter this settingFull-OSD Time-Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Multiroom SetupInstallation Multiroom OperationLearning Codes Programming the RemoteMacro Programming Programming the RemoteAVR 520 Remote Erasing Learned CodesProgrammed Device Functions Erasing Macro CommandsMode Selector/Channel Down Button k Within ten seconds, press the SurroundVolume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-ThroughTransport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Reassigning Device Control SelectorsPress the 3 Button r three times Function List Tune Down Preset UpPreset Down ClearSetup Code Table TV 031 011 030 033044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168 176Setup Code Table VCR 026 037 039 166074 078 086 125 150 167 172Setup Code Table CD 051 138 149 209 038 045 046 171 175 202 203036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212 075 109 119 158 183 204Setup Code Number Setup Code Table TapeSetup Code Table Audio Setup Code Table DVDSetup Code Table SAT Setup Code Table CBL 018 047 048 112 213101 207 072 186Lights, motors or other electrical appliances Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Information from nonencoded programsTechnical Specifications Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No. J90200022100
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