Harman-Kardon AVR507 Introduction, Description and Features, Front panel analog A/V inputs

Introduction

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AVR 507 Limited Edition 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 selec- tions, the AVR 507 is truly a multichannel receiv- er for the new millennium. In addition to the tra- ditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic II, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR 507 Limited Edition has been engi- neered 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 vari- ous controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 507 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 507 Limited Edition is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers avail- able, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 507’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 507 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 propri- etary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available.

In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment.

A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass management, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste.

On-screen menus make it simple to enter set- tings for speaker configurations and bass man- agement, and the EzSet remote measures a sys- tem’s sound levels and automatically calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound field presen- tation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features connections for five video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digi- tal inputs and three outputs make the AVR 507 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources.

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

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders. Two video recording outputs, preamp-out and a color- coded eight-channel input make the AVR 507 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

The AVR 507 Limited Edition flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisti- cated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one (Audio only) in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 507 from a remote room, a separate “Zone II” remote is included. Additional multiroom options include the option to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the multiroom system.

The AVR 507’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 then fifty years ago. With state-of- the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 507 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, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6®

■Seven channels of high-current amplifi- cation with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications

■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®

■Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to Preserve the Integrity of Analog Materials

■Stereo-Digital Mode for Programmable Bass Management of Low Frequencies Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer

■ TM remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance

■High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video switching

■Front panel analog A/V inputs

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

■Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■On-screen menu and display system

■Extensive multiroom options including a standard Zone II remote and assignable amplifier channels

■6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats

■Extensive bass management options, including three separate crossover groupings

■Main Remote with Internal Codes

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