Remote Control Functions

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¹Volume: When the remote has been properly programmed for a compatible device, these buttons may be used to raise or lower the volume of a TV. Note that they DO NOT change the volume of the AVR5. That is done with the Master Volume button µ.

ÏFM Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use in the FM band to switch to monaural reception if the station is weak and noisy. When the MONO indicator is on, FM reception will be monaural regardless of the strength of the tuned FM station. (See page 21 for more information.)

¨Transport Controls: These but- tons are used to control Play, Play Forward, Play Reverse, Stop, Pause and Record functions on compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players/ changers and cassette tape decks. When the remote has been pro- grammed to control an external device, such as a VCR, DVD or LD, these buttons may be used to con- trol the standard Forward, Reverse, Stop and Pause functions, as well. (See page 23 for information on programming the remote.)

§Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. A brief (12 second) press of the button will manually tune to the next frequency increment, while pressing and holding the button for a longer period will automatically tune to the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable recep- tion. These buttons will also control Fast Forward and Fast Reverse (or Rewind) for compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players/ changers and cassette tape decks, as well as controlling these functions on a DVD or VCR, if the remote has been properly programmed.

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the AVR5’s memory. These buttons also control the track Skip Up and Down on compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players/ changers as well as controlling the

similar functions on a DVD if the remote has been properly programmed.

Source Power: When the remote has been properly programmed to control another product, and the Device Control Selector for that device has been pressed, press this button to turn the product on or off.

VNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric key- pad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also to be used to select channel numbers when TV or VCR has been selected on the remote, or to select track numbers on a DVD player, depending on how the remote has been programmed.

WDirect : Press this button to select a radio station by entering its fre- quency using the Numeric Keys V. (See page 21 for more information.)

XAuto Preset: When the tuner and FM band have been selected, this button may be used to automatically program the tuner presets for all active stations. To start the auto pre- set scan, press and hold the button. Note that the MEMO and PRESET indi- cators will flash. After a few seconds, the tuner will start to “look” for active stations, as shown by increasing fre- quency numbers in the Information Display. Release the button and note that the tuner will briefly stop at each active station and add a preset num- ber to the memory. If the FM tuner found less the 30 FM stations with acceptable signal strength, the Auto Preset tuning will scan two more cycles or until the remaining vacant preset memory spaces have been filled with those found in the first scan. The scan will stop when all 30 preset memory spaces have been filled or when three scans through the band have been completed.

YCenter: Use this button to config- ure the AVR5 for the type of center channel speaker being used. (See page 15 for more information.)

ZSecondary Control Cover: This sliding cover normally is in the “up” position so that it hides the sec- ondary controls. To access these

controls, place your thumb on the small recessed area at the top cen- ter of the control, and gently press the cover down and towards you.

{Ü/Ý Buttons: These buttons are used to change settings during the level output adjustments with either the test tone or an external audio source. (See page 16 for information on output level adjust- ment with the test tone, or page 22 for level trim adjustment with an external source.)

}Set Button: This button has two functions. If this button is pressed while in normal operation, the Information Display ø will show the Surround mode for three seconds. This button is also used to enter an output level setting when using the Test Tone and Selector buttons ï÷. (See pages 15–17 for more information on setting output levels.)

:Channel Button: Use this button to adjust the AVR5’s output levels using an external audio source, rather than the internal test signal generator. Each press of the button will select a channel for adjustment. To trim the output level, use the Ü/Ý buttons {. (See page 22 for more information.)

"Test Tone: Press this button to start the procedure for adjusting the AVR5’s output levels. (See page 16 for more information.)

<Delay: Press this button to change the AVR5’s delay settings. To change the settings, first make certain that the Pro Logic mode has been selected. Then, each press of the button will change the delay setting in the following order:

15 ms

20 ms

30 ms

(See page 17 for more information on delay settings.)

>Memory: Press this button to open a memory position that stores a preset location for the AVR5’s tuner. (See page 21 for more information on tuner presets.)

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AVR5 specifications

The Harman-Kardon AVR5 is a sophisticated A/V receiver designed to elevate your audio and visual experiences. Seamlessly integrating premium sound quality with advanced technology, it caters to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

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