Harman-Kardon AVR 510 Introduction, Description and Features, Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs

Introduction

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

AVR 510 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 510 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS® decoding, the AVR 510 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.

While complex digital systems are hard

at work within the AVR 510 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a programmable remote control, and on-screen menus make the AVR 510 easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 510 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 510 is among the most versatile and multi-featured 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 analog sur- round modes are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the

AVR 510’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic*, Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to create a wider, more envelop- ing field environment and more defined fly- overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclu- sive is VMAx®, which uses proprietary process- ing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are avail- able. Finally, the AVR 510 is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selections 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 510 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 speakers, inputs and delay times, while our exclusive EzSet™ remote measures a system’s sound levels and automatically cali- brates them for perfectly balanced soundfield presentation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 510 fea- tures connections for four video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 510 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest DVD players and digital video products, the AVR 510 also features 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/main-in jacks, and a six- channel input make the AVR 510 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accom- modate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

The AVR 510’s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home-theater or listening room. The AVR 510 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 510 from a remote room, a separate “Zone II” remote is included.

The AVR 510’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 cir- cuit designs, the AVR 510 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

■Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Using Crystal® Chip Technology

■Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 and VMAx Modes

■MP3 Decoding for Use With Computers and Digital Audio Players

■ TM Remote Automatically Sets Output Levels for Optimum Performance

■Front Panel Digital Inputs and Coax Digital Output Capability for Easy Connection to Portable Digital Devices and the Latest Video Game Consoles

■Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs

■Front Panel Analog A/V and Coax Digital Jacks Switchable to Outputs for Easy Connection to Portable Digital Devices and Video Game Consoles

■On-Screen Menu and Display System

■6-Channel Direct Input, Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs for Easy Expansion and Use With Future Audio Formats

■Complete Multi-Zone System With Separate “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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