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AVR 520 Audio / VideoReceiver OWNER'S MANUAL harman / kardon Avns20 • DDDIGITAL • HAL1L MUTE AUTOtuueo st MEMORPYRESE [ T ] FI _ 7 ] [ ] DIOITAL • DEPROLOG ] IC • HAL2L [ _ . . . . . . . . . . . o4 • DD3STEREO • THEATER • 5CHSTEEEO • [ _ _ m _ _ m [ _ [ _ _ LO61C7S . 17,1CME VMAxNFI - [ _ l ] • 7CHS ] EREO • [ ] _ ] _ ] 96kHz192kgzRYTL _ I _ [ I [ ] DIGITAL [ ] O PROLOGIlCl [ IDESTEREOSCItTCHSTEREHOALL12TItEATE _ R • SUROE . FF • Dolby DTSSurr . DTSNeo _ Channel DigitalSelect © © © © © Logic7 Stereo I " ! s ° ! - Tone Mode V Surround Mode A v Tuning _ Sand v Preset _ V Source Power Phones © ® [ harman / kardon ° Power for the Digital Revolution . _
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AVR 520 Audio / Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 SafetyInformation 4 Unpacking 5 FrontPanelControls 8 FrontPanelInformationDisplay 10 RearPanelConnections 12 Main RemoteControl Functions 15 ZoneII RemoteControl Functions 16 Installationand Connections 18 SystemConfiguration 18 SpeakerPlacement 19 SystemSetup 20 Input Setup 20 SurroundSetup 22 SpeakerSetup 23 DelaySettings 24 OutputLevelAdjustment 25 ManualOutputLevelAdjustment 26 Operation 26 SurroundModeChart 28 BasicOperation 28 SourceSelection 28 SurroundModeSelection 29 DigitalAudio Playback 31 TunerOperation 32 TapeRecording 32 FrontPanelInput / Output Connections 32 OutputLevelTrimAdjustment 33 6 / 8 - ChannelDirectInput 34 AdvancedFeatures 34 DisplayBrightness 34 Turn - OnVolumeLevel 34 Semi - OSDSettings 36 MultiroomOperation 37 Programmingthe Remote 37 DirectCodeEntry 37 Auto SearchMethod 37 CodeReadout 37 LearningCodes 38 ErasingLearnedCodes Typographical Conventions 38 MacroProgramming order to helpyouusethis manualwith the remotecontrol , front panelcontrolsand rearpanel 39 ProgrammedDeviceFunctions connectionsc , ertainconventionshavebeen used . 40 VolumePunch - Through 40 ChannelControl Punch - Through EXAMPLE - ( bold type ) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button , or rear panel 41 ReassigningDeviceControl connection jack Selectors 42 FunctionList EXAMPLE - ( OCR type ) indicates a message that is visible on - screen or on the front pane information display 44 SetupCodeTables 54 TroubleshootingGuide [ ] - ( number in a square ) indicates a specific front panel control 54 ProcessoRr eset _ I - ( number in a circle ) indicates a rear panel connection 55 TechnicalSpecifications _ 1 _ - ( number in an ova I indicates a button or indicator on the remote [ ] - ( letter in a square ) indicates an indicator in the front 3anel display Q - ( letter in an oval ) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLEOF CONTENTS
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Introduction Thank you for choosingHarman Kardon ! management , and the EzSetremotemeasures • Dolby * Digital and Dolby Pro Logic * II With the purchaseof a HarmanKardon a system'ssound evelsand automaticallycall - Decoding , and the full suite of DTS ® AVR520 youareaboutto beginmanyyearsof bratesthem for perfectlybalancecsoundfield modes , including DTS - ES ® 6 . 1 Discrete listeningenjoyment . Designedto provideall the presentation & Matrix and Neo : 6 ® usingthe latest excitementand detailof moviesoundtracksanc Forthe ultimateinflexibility , theAVR520fea - 24 - bit , twin - core Crystal ® DSPengine everynuanceof musicalselectionsthe AVR520 tures connectionfsor six videodevices , allwith • Harman Kardon'sexclusiveLogic7 ® istruly a multichannelreceiverfor the new rail - both compositeand S - Videoinputs . Twoaddi - processing , available for the first time len urn . tional audio inputsare available , and a total of with both 7.1 and 5.1 processingin TheAVR 520 hasbeenengineeredso that it is six digital inputsmaketheAVR520 capableof a variety of modes and two modes easyto take advantageof allthe power of its handlingall the latestdigital audio sources , of VMAx _ cigital technology . On - screenmenus , fully color Forcompatibilitywith the latest HDTVvideo • MP3 decoding for use with computers codedconnectionjacksandterminalsand our sourcesand progressivescanDVDplayers , the and digital audio players exclusiveEzSeTMt remotemakeinstallation fast AVR520also featureswide - bandwidth , low - • 111113 = s ° ertemote automatically sets and simple . Howevert , o obtain the maximum crosstalkcomponentvideoswitching . output levels for optimum performance enjoymentfrom your new receiverw , e urgeyou Coaxand opticaldigital outputsareavailable to readthis manual . A few minutesspent for direct connectionto digital recorders , and • High - bandwidth , HDTV - compatible learningthe functionsof the variouscontrols both the front pane analogaudio / videoand component video switching will enableyouto takeadvantageof all the coaxialdigitaljacks maybeswitchedto • Front panel digital inputs and coax power the AVR520 isableto deliver , outputsfor usewith portablerecorders - a digital output capability for easy con - nection to portable digital devices and f youhaveanyquestionasboutthis product , HarmanKardonexclusiveT . wovideorecording the latest video game consoles its installationor itsoperation , pleasecontact outputs , preamp - outandmain amp - iniacks , your retaileror custominstaller . Theyare your and a color - codedeight - channelinput makethe • Multiple digital inputs and outputs bestlocal sourcesof information . AVR520virtuallyfuture - proof , with everything • Front panel analog NV and coax digi - neededto accommodatetomorrow's new for - Description and Features tal jacks switchable to outputs for mats right on board . easy connection to portable digital TheAVR520 is amongthe mostversatileand TheAVR520 ' s flexibilitvand power extend multifeaturedAiV receiversavailable , incorpo - devices and video game consoles beyondyour main hometheateror listening ratinga wide rangeof listeningoptions . In • On - screen menu and display system room . TheAVR520 includesa sophisticated additionto ] olby Digitaland DTSdecodincfor multizonecontrolsystemthat allowsyouto • Complete multizone system with sepa - c _ gitalsourcesa , broadchoiceof Matrix sur - rate " Zone II " remote included selectonesourcefor usein the main " oomand round - encodedor Stereosurroundmodesare a differentone in a secondroom . Complete availablefor usewith sourcessuchas CD , VCR , TVbroadcastsandtheAVR520 ' s own FM / AM controlovervolume is possiblewith a separate infraredcontrol ink . Tomakeit easvto operate tuner . Along with DolbyProLogicII , DTSNeo : 6 , theAVR520 froma remoteroom , a separate 3olby3 Stereo , and Hall andTheatermodes , " ZoneI1 " remoteis included . theAVR520 offersHarmanInternational's exclusiveLogic7 processin both 5.1 and 7.1 TheAVR520 ' s powerfulamplifieruses versionsto createa wider , moreenveloping traditional Harman ( ardon high - currentdesign field environmentand moredefinedfly - overs technologiesto meetthe wide dynamicrange CAUTION and pans . Another HarmanKardonexclusiveis of anyprogramselection . VMAx , which usesproprietaryprocessingto HarmanKardoninventedthe high - fidelity createan open , spacioussoundfield even receivermorethan forty - sevenyearsago . With whenonlv two front speakersare available . CAUTION : To prevent electric shock , state - of - the - artcircuitryandtime - honoredcircuit do not use this ( polarized ) : inally , the AVR520 is amongthe veryfew A / V designs , theAVR520 is the perfectcombination plug with an extension cord , receiversthat offer decodingof MP3data , so of the latestin di £ ital audio technology , a quiet receptacle or other outlet that you maylistento the latest musicselec - unless the blades can yet powerfulanalogamplifierin anelegant , be fully inserted to tionsdirectlyfrom compatiblecomputersor easy - to - usepackage . prevent blade exposure . playbackdeviceswith the 3ower andfidelity youexpectfrom HarmanKardon . wdhm an equilateral tnan § e . is intended to alert the user to the oresence of uninsulated _ k The lightning flash with arrowhead symb ® n additionto providinga wide rangeof listen - ° dangerous voltage " wdhm the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ing options , the AVR520 is easyto configureso " isk of electric shock to persons . that it providesthe bestresultswith " vour speakersandspecificlistening - roomenviron - presence of important operating and ment . On - screenmenusmakeit simpleto enter flterattJre accompanying the appI _ ance settingsfor speakerconfigurationsand bass 3 INTRODUCTION
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Safety Information Important Safety Information 40of the NECthat providesguidelinesfor ferenceto radiocommunication Howevert , here propergroundingand , in particular , specifies is noguaranteethat harmfulnterferencewill Verify LineVoltage Before Use that the cablegroundshallbeconnectedto the not occurin a particularinstallationf , this YourAVR520 hasbeendesignedfor usewith groundingsystemof the building , ascloseto equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencteo 120 - voltACcurrent . Connectionto a linevolt - the point of cableentryas possible , radioor televisionreceptionw , hich canbe ageother than that for which it isintended determinedbyturning the equipmentoff and cancreatea safetyand fire hazardand may Installation Location on , the userisencouragedto try to correctthe damagethe unit . • To ensureproperoperationand to avoidthe interferencbey oneor moreof the following potentialfor safetyhazardsp , lacethe unit measures : If youhaveanyquestionasboutthevoltage on a firm and levelsurface . Whenplacingthe requiremenftosr yourspecificmodel , orabout uniton a shelf , be certainthat the shelfanc • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna . the linevoltagein yourarea , contacytourselling anymountinghardwarecansuaportthe • Increasethe separationbetweenthe equip - dealerbeforepluggingtheunit intoa wall outlet , weight of the product , ment and receiver . • Makecertainthat properspaceis provided • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Do Not Use ExtensionCords both above and aelowthe unitfor ventila - circuit different from that to which the Toavoidsafetyhazards , useonly the power : ion . If this productwill beinstalledina cordattachedto your unit . Wedo not recom - cabinetor other enclosedarea , makecertain receiverisconnected . mendthat extensioncordsbeusedwith this that thereissufficientair movementwithin • Consultthe dealeror anexperienced product . As with all electrical devices , do not the cabinet . Under some circumstances a fan radio / TVtechnicianfor help . run power cords under rugs or carpets or place may be rec uired . Thisdevicecomplieswith Part15 of the FCC heavy objects on them . Damaged power cords Rules . Operationis subjectto the followingtwo should be replaced immediatelyby an author - • Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted conditions : ( 1 ) this devicemaynot causeharm - ized service depot with a cord meeting factory surface , specifications . • Avoid installationin extremelyhot or cold ful interferencea , nd ( 2 ) this devicemustaccept locations , or in anareathat is exposedto interferencereceived , includinginterference Handle the AC Power Cord Gently direct sunlightor heatingequipment , that ma , ycauseundesiredoperation . Whendisconnectingthe power cordfrom an • Avoid moistor humid locations . ACoutlet , alwayspull the plug ; neverpull the NOTE : Changesor modificationsmaycause cord . If youdo not intend to usethe unitfor • Donot obstructthe ventilation slots on the this unit to fail to complywith Part 15of the top of the unit , or placeobjectsdirectly FCCRulesand _ nayvoid the user'sauthorityto anyconsiderablelength of time , disconnectthe . averthem . operatethe equipment plugfrom theAC outlet . Cleaning Unpacking Do Not Open the Cabinet Whenthe unitgetsdirty , wipe it with a clean , Thereare no user - serviceabcloemponents soft , drycloth . If necessaryw , _ peit with a soft The cartonand shippingmaterialsusedto aro - insidethis product . Openingthe cabinet may clothdampenedwith mild soapywater , then a tect yournew receiverduringshipmentwere presenta shockhazard , and anymodification freshclothwith cleanwater . Wipe dryimmedi - speciallydesignedto cushionit from shockand to the productwill void your guarantee . If water atelywith a drycloth . NEVERusebenzene , vibration . Wesuggestthat yousavethe carton or anymetal objectsuchasa aaperclip , wire aerosolcleanerst , hinner , alcoholor anyother and packingmaterialsfor usein shippingif you or a stapleaccidentallyfallsinsidethe unit , dis - volatilecleaningagent . 3o not useabrasive move , or shouldthe unit everneedrepair . connectit from theAC powersourceimmedi - cleanersa , stheymaydamagethe finishof metal ately , and consultanauthorizedservicestation . parts . Avoidsprayinginsecticidenearthe unit . Tominimizethe sizeof the cartonn storage , youmaywishto flatten it . Thisis done by care - CATVor Antenna Grounding Moving the Unit fully slitting the tape seamsonthe bottomand If anoutsideantennaor cablesystemis con - Beforemovingthe unit , becertainto discon - collapsingthe carton . Othercardboardinserts nectedto this product , becertainthat it is nectanyinterconnectiocnordswith other com - may aestorec in the samemanner . Packing groundedso asto providesomeprotection ponents , and makecertainthat you disconnect materialsthat cannotbecollapsedshouldbe againstvoltagesurgesandstatic charges . the unitfromthe ACoutlet . savedalongwith the carton in a plastic bag . Section810 of the NationalElectricaClode . ANSI / NFPANo . 70 - 1984 , providesinformation Important Information for the User If you do notwish to savethe packagingmate - with respectto propergroundingof the mast Thisequipmenthasbeentestedand found to rials , pleasenotethat the cartonand othersec - and supportingstructure , groundingof the lead - complywith the limitsfor a Class - Bdigital tions of the shippingprotectionare recyclable . in wire to an antennadischargeunit , sizeof device , pursuantto Part 15of the FCCRules . Pleaserespectthe environmentand discard groundingconductors , locationof antennadis - Thelimits aredesignedto providereasonable those materialsat a localrecyclingcenter . chargeunit , connectionto groundingelectrodes protectionagainst harmful interferencein a and requirementsof the groundingelectrode . residentialinstallation . Thisequipmentgener - At this time youshouldremovethe protective ates , usesandcanradiateradio - frequenceynergy plasticfilm fromthe front - panellens . Leaving NOTETOCAW SYSTEMINSTALLERT : his and , if not installedand usedin accordance the film in placemayaffect the performanceof reminderis providedto call the CATV ( Cable with the instructions , maycauseharmfulinter - TV ) system installer's attention to article 820 - your remote control . 4 SAFETYINFORMATION
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Front Panel Controls [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] harman / kardon AV _ Ro volmg r'Jn _ • _ mE / TAL • PALL ] * ] ] rtOL _ [ I * roLL2 VIDZ • F _ E . . . . . . _ ] ] _ SSI _ EO • 1HEATER i VIDI • ( ' / VID4 AM rips i _ m 6C " * SOUO . FF * \ L _ gle7 Stem [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Main PowerSwitch [ ] SetButton [ ] BalanceControl [ ] SystemPowerControl [ ] PresetStationSelector [ ] TrebleControl [ ] PowerIndicator [ ] StereoModeSelector / _ Button [ ] DigitalSelectButton [ ] HeadphoneJack [ ] Input SourceSelector [ ] ChannelSelectButton [ ] DolbyModeSelector [ ] FM ModeSelector [ ] VolumeControl [ ] DTSSurroundModeSelector [ ] DTSNeo : 6ModeSelector [ ] Input Indicators [ ] Logic7 ModeSelector / 4 Button [ ] DigitalOptical3 Input [ ] Main InformationDisplay [ ] ToneMode [ ] Input / OutputStatusIndicator [ ] RemoteSensorWindow [ ] SurroundMode Selector [ ] DigitalCoax3 Jack [ ] SurroundModeIndicators [ ] TuningSelector [ ] Video 4 InputJacks [ ] TunerBandSelector [ ] BassControl [ ] Main Power Switch : Pressthis button to the unit off . Notethat the Power Indicator [ ] Dolby Mode Selector : Pressingthis selec - applypower to the AVR520 . Whenthe switch [ ] surroundingthe switchwill turn green tor button cyclestheAVRthroughthevarious is pressedin , the unit is _ lacedin a Standby whenthe unitis on 3olbysurroundmodesT . hefirst pressof the but - : on switchesthe surroundmodeto the last mode , as indicatedby the amberPower Indicator [ ] surroundingthe System [ ] Power Indicator : ThisLEDwill be lit in 3olbysurroundmodethat wasin use . Eachsub - amberwhenthe unitis in the Standbymodeto Power Control _ " _ . Thisbutton MUSTbe sequentpressselectsthe nextmodeinthe fol - signalthat the unit is readyto beturned on . pressedin to operatethe unit . To turn the unit lowingorder : Whenthe unit is in operation , the indicatorwill off and prevent the useof the remotecontrol , - _ ) DOLBYPROLOGICII MOVIE turn green . this switch should bepresseduntil it popsout L , _ DOLBYPROLOGIC DOLBYPROLOGICII from the front 3anelso that the word " OFF " [ ] Headphone Jack : Thisjack maybe usedto MUSIC _ EMULATION 7 maybe readat the top of the switch . listento theAVR520 ' soutput througha pairof DOLB3YSTERE ( O headphonesB . ecertainthat the headphones NOTE : Thisswitchis normallyleft in the " ON " havea standard1 / 4 " stereophoneplug . Note [ ] DTSSurroundMode Selector : Pressing position . that the mainroomspeakerswill automatically this selectorbutton cyclesthe AVRthroughthe [ ] System Power Control : Whenthe Main beturnedoff whenthe headphonejack is 3TSsurroundmodesT . hefirst pressof the but - Power Switch [ ] is " ON , " pressthis button in use . ton selectsthe last DTSsurroundmodethat to turn on theAVR520 ; pressit againto turn 5 FRONTPANELCONTROLS
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Front Panel Controls wasin use . Eachsubsequenpt ressselectsthe [ ] Set Button : Whenmakingchoicesduring [ ] Input / Output Status Indicator : These next DTSmodein the following order : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . this LEDindicatorswill normallylight greento show buttonto enterthedesiredsettingasshown that thefront panelVideo 4 A / V [ ] jacksor DTS - ES6 . 1DISCRETE n the Main Information Display [ ] into the the Coaxial 3 Digital [ ] jacksareoperatingas AVR520 ' s memory , inputs . Wheneitherof thesejackshasbeencon - L , ) DTS - ES6 . 1MATRIX _ DTS5 , 1 - - I figuredfor useasan output , the indicatorwill [ ] Preset Station Selector : Pressthis turn redto showthat thejack maybeusedfor [ ] Logic 7 Mode Selector I _ Button : This buttonto scroll upor downthrough the list or recording . ( Seepage20for moreinformationon button hastwo functions : In qormaiuse , 3ross stationsthat havebeen enteredinto the preset configuringthe front paneljacksasoutputs , it to selectoneof the Logic7 " nodesW . henan memory . ( See page 32 for more information on ratherthan inputs . ) adjustmentis being madeusingusingthe tuner programming . ) Channel Select [ ] or Digital Select [ ] [ ] Digital Coax 3 Jack : Thisjack is normally [ ] Stereo Mode Selector II _ Button : buttons , this button maybepressedto scroll usedfor connectionto the output of portable Pressingthis selectorbutton cyclesthroughthe throughthe availableoptions . audio devicesv , ideogameconsolesor other stereomodes , and it is alsousedto turn off a productsthat havea coaxdigitaljack . It may [ ] ToneMode : Pressingthis button enables surroundprocessinganc placethe unit in a tra - also beconfiguredasan output jack , to feed a or disablesthe BassandTrebletone controls . ditional two - channelStereomode . Thefirst digital signalto a CD - R , VliniDiscor other digi - Whenthe button is pressedsothat the words pressselects5 - ChanneSl tereo , the nextpress tal recordingdevice . ( Seepage20 for informa - TONEINappearin the Main Information selects8 - ChannelStereo , andthe third press tion on configuringthe Dicital Coax3 Jackas Display _ [ _ 3th , e settingsof the Bass [ ] and selects " SURROUNDOFF , " which is true Stereo . an output . ) Treble [ ] controlsmaybe usedto adjustthe [ ] Input SourceSelector : Pressthis button output signals . Whenthe button is pressedso [ ] Video 4 Input Jacks : Theseaudio / video to changethe input by scrollingupor down that the wordsTONEOUTappearin the Main jacks maybeusedfor temporaryconnectionto throughthe list of input sources . Information Display [ ] , the output signa video gamesor portableaudio / videoproducts will be " fiat : ' without anybassor treble alter - suchas camcordersand 3ortableaudio players . [ ] FM Mode Selector : Pressthis buttonto ation , no matter how the actualBassand selectAuto or Manualtuning . Whenthe button [ ] BassControl : Turnthis controlto modify Treble Controls [ ] [ ] areadjusted . ispressedsothat theAUTO Indicator [ ] the low - frequencyoutputof the left / rightchan - lights , thetunerwill searchfor the nextstation nelsbyas muchas _ + 10dBS . etthiscontrolto a [ ] Surround Mode Selector : Pressthis but - ton to changethe surroundmodeby scrolling with anacceptablesignalwhenthe Tuning suitablepositionfor yourtasteor roomacoustics . Selector [ ] _ @ is pressedW . henthe but - throughthe list of availablemodes . Notethat ton is pressedsothat theAUTOIndicator [ ] [ ] BalanceControl : Turnthis controlto dependingonthe type of input , some modes isnot lit , eachpressof the Tuning Selector changethe relativevolumefor the front are not alwaysavailable . ( Seepage 26 for more [ ] _ @ will increasethe frequency ( . See left / right channels . informationabout surroundmodes . ) page31 for moreinformationonusingthe tuner . ) NOTE : Forproperoperationof the surround [ ] Tuning Selector : Pressthe left sideof the modes , this contro shouldbeat the mid3oint , button to tune lower - frequencystationsand the or " 12 o'clock " , position . right side of the buttonto tune higher - frequency [ ] DTSNeo : 6 Mode Selector : _ ressin £ this stations . Whena stationwith a strongsignal selectorbutton cyclestheAVRthroughthe vari - [ ] Treble Control : Turnthis controlto modify is reached , the TUNEDIndicator [ ] will belit ousDTSNeo : 6modes , which extracta five - the high - frequencoyutput of the left / rightchan - in the Main Information Display [ ] . channelsurroundfield from two - channel3to - nelsbyas muchas + _ 10dBS . etthiscontrolto a grammaterial . Thefirst pressselectsthe last suitablepositionfor yourtasteor roomacoustics . Totune manuallyt , ap the button lightly and DTS _ leo : 6surroundmodethat wasin use , and notethat the tunerwill stepuponefrequency eachsubsequentpressselectsthe nextmodein [ ] Digital Select Button : Whenplayinga incrementper button pressW . henthe button is the following order : sourcethat hasa digital output , pressthis heldfor a few secondsyouwill note that the unit will quicklysearchthefrequency3and . 117 - - - > DTSNeo : 6MUSIC I button to selectbetweenthe Optical i ' _ Releaseit oncethe fasttuning starts ; thetuner I [ - - ) DTS Neo : 6 _ DTSNeo : 6 _ and Coaxial _ [ [ ] _ ) Digital inputs . ( See will automaticallyscanfor the nextstationwith I MOVIES EMULATION I page 29for moreinformationon digital audio . ) anacceptablesignalandthen stop . [ ] Digital Optical 3 Input : Connectthe opti - [ ] Channel Select Button : Pressthis button [ ] Tuner Band Selector : Pressingthis but - caldigitaloutputof an audioorvideoproductto to beginthe processof trimming thechannel ton will automaticallyswitchtheAVR520to thisjack . Whenthe inputis notin use , becertain output levelsusinc anexternalaudio source . theTunermode . Pressingit againwill switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to avoiddust ( Formoreinformatio _ on output leveltnm betweenthe AM and FMfrequencybands . ( See contaminationthat might degradefuture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page32 . ) page 31for moreinformationon thetuner . ) performance . 6 FRONTPANELCONTROLS
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Front Panel Controls [ ] Volume Control : Turn this knob clockwise to increasethe volume , counterclockwise to decrease the volume . If the AVR 520 is mutec , adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition . [ ] Input Indicators : A green LEDwill i § ht to the left of the input that is currentlythe inautsourcefor theAVR520 . [ ] Main Information Display : Thisdisplay deliversmessagesand statusindicationsto hei3you operatethe receiver ( . Seepages8 & 9 for a Eompleteexplanationof the Information 3isplay . ) [ ] Remote SensorWindow : Thesensor behindthis window receivesinfraredsignals fromthe remotecontrol . Aim the remoteat this areaanddo not blockor coverit unlessan externalremotesensoris installed . [ ] Surround Mode Indicators : A greenLED will ight in front of the surroundmodethat is currentlyin use . 7 FRONTPANELCONTROLS
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Front Panel Information Display MUTE AUTOTUNEDST MEMORPYR1 _ " - - " 7 _ ml21131 _ ml21131 _ LOGIC57 . 17JCME VMAxNEI - _ , , _ - I M 96kHz192kl - llez _ " tlll _ l i - It1DIGITAIL _ BPROLOGIIC _ B [ I 3STEREO / SCHS7TCEHREOI - IALL12THEA _ TER [ ] Bitstream ndicators [ ] Logic7 ModeIndicators [ ] PresetIndicator [ ] OpticalSourceIndicators [ ] 5 - Channell7 - ChanneSl tereoIndicators [ ] Sleep ndicato _ [ ] SampleRateIndicators [ ] Hall ModeIndicators [ ] MemoryIndicator [ ] DTSModeIndicator [ ] TheaterModeIndicator [ ] StereoIndicator [ ] DolbyDigital Indicator [ ] VMAx ModeIndicators [ ] Tuned qdicator [ ] CoaxialSourceIndicators [ ] MultiroomIndicator [ ] Auto Indicator [ ] DolbyProLogicII Indicator [ ] OSDIndicator [ ] Main InformationDisplay [ ] AnalogInput Indicator [ ] SpeakerlChanneInl put Indicators [ ] Mute Indicator [ ] Dolby3 StereoIndicator [ ] PresetNumberlSleepTimer [ ] BitstreamIndicators : Whentheinputis a Digitalsoundtrackhasbeenselected . [ ] VMAx Mode Indicators : Oneof these digitalsourceo , neof theseindicatorswill lichtto indicatorslightswhenthe VMAxmodeis in [ ] Analog Input Indicator : Thisindicator displaythespecifictypeof datasignalin use . use . VI ' 1Ax F appearswhen the FarField lights when ananaloginput sourcehasbeen VMAx modeis selected ; VI ' 1Ax N appears [ ] Optical Source Indicators : Theseindica - selected . whenthe NearFieldVMAx modeis selectec tors light to showwhen an OpticalDigital Input [ ] Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator : Thisindicator ( Seepage27 for a descriptionof theVMAx hasbeenselected . lights whenthe Dolby3 Stereomodehasbeen modes . ) [ ] Sample Rate Indicators : Oneof these selected . [ ] Multiroom Indicator : Thisindicatorlights indicatorswill light when 96kHzor 192kHz [ ] Logic7 Mode Indicators : Theseindica - whenthe multiroomsystemis active . _ lotethat sourcematerialis in use . tors light to indicatethat one of the Logic7 it will _ emainlit whenthe multiroomsystem _ s [ ] DTSMode Indicator : Thisindicatorlights modesis in use . Along with the main Logic7 in useeventhoughthe mainroomsystemis in whena : TS - encodedsourceis playing indicator , either 5.1or 7.1 will light to indicate the Standbymodeand all other indicatorsare the selectedspeakerconfiguration . Oneof the dark ( Seepage 36for moreinformationon the [ ] Dolby Digital Indicator : Thisindicator three lettersto the far ncht of this segmentwill Multiroomsystem . ) lights whena DolbyDigitalsourceis beinc lightto showwhich versionof Logic7 process - [ ] OSD Indicator : Whenthe OSDsystemis in _ layed . ing is in use : C for the Cinemamode , M for the use , this indicatorlights to remindyouthat the [ ] Coaxial Source Indicators : Theseindica - Musicmodeanc Efor the Enhancedmodeused other indicatorsin this displaydo not function tots light to showwhen a CoaxialDigital Input with two - channelsourcesT . he Enhancedmode whenthe On - ScreenDisplayis beingused . hasbeenselected , in only availablewith the 5.1speakerconfigu - ration . ( Seepage26 for a descriptionof the [ ] SpeakerlChannel Input Indicators : These [ ] Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator : Thisindica - Logic7 modes . ) indicatorsare multipurposei , ndicatingeitherthe tot lightswhen the DolbyPro LogicII modehas speakertypeselectedfor eachchannelor the aeenselected . [ ] 5 - Channel / 7 - Channel Stereo incomingdata - signacl onfiguration . Theleft , Indicators : Theseindicatorslight to show if NOTE : It is possibleto seethe DolbyProLogic center , right , right surroundandleft surround the 5 - Channeol r 7 - ChannelStereomodehas indicatorlit simultaneouslywith the Dolb _ speakerindicatorsarecomposedof three boxes , been selectec Digitalindicator , eventhough the DolbyDigita whilethe subwooferis a singlebox . Thecenter surroundmodehasbeenselected . Thisis dueto [ ] Hall Mode Indicators : Theseindicators boxlightswhena " Small " speakeris selected , the specificationsfor DolbyDigitalprocessing , light whenone of the Hall modeshasbeen andthe two outerboxeslight when " Large " whicl _ requirethat the DolbyProLogic mode selected . speakersareselectedW . hennoneof the boxes beapplied whena 2 - channelDolbysignalis are lit for the center , surroundor subwoofer detected , f youdesire5 . l - channel audio , check [ ] Theater Mode Indicator : Thisindicator channelsn , ospeakerhasbeenselectedfor one the audio settingsinthe menusfor your DVD lightsto showthat theTheatermodeis in use . of thosepositions ( . See _ age22for moreinfor - discto makesurethat a 5 . l - channel Dolby 8 FRONTPANELINFORMATION DISPLAY
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Front Panel Information Display mationonconfiguringspeakers . T ) helettersinside eachof thecenterboxesdisplaythe activeinput channels . = orstandardanaloginputs , only the L and q will light , indicatinca stereoinput . Whena digitalsourceis playing , the indicatorswill light to displaythe channelsbeingreceivedat the digital input . Whenthe lettersflash , the digitalinput has beeninterrupted . ( Seepages23 & 30for more informationonthe ChannelIndicators . ) [ ] Preset Number / Sleep Timer : Whenthe tuner isin use , these numbersindicatethe spe - cific presetmemorylocation inuse . ( Seepage 32 for moreinformationon presetstations . jWhen the Sleepfunctionis inuse , these numbersshow howmanyminutesremainbeforethe unitgoes intothe Standbymode . [ ] Preset Indicator : Thisindicatorlights when the tuner isinuseto showthat the Preset Number / Sleep Timer [ ] is showingthesta - tion's presetmemorynumber . ( Seepage32 for moreinformationon tuner _ resets . ) [ ] Sleep Indicator : Thisindicatorlightswhen the Sleepfunctionis inuse . Thenumbersinthe Preset Number / Sleep Timer [ ] indicatorwill showthe minutesremainingbeforetheAVR520 goesintothe Standby _ node ( . See3age 28for moreinformationon the Sleepfunction . ) [ ] Memory Indicator : This indicatorflashes when enterinc presets and other information into the tuner's memory . [ ] Stereo Indicator : Thisindicatolrights when an : M station isbeingtunedinstereo . [ ] TunedIndicator : Thisindicatorlights whena station is being receivedwith sufficientsignal strengthto provideacceptablelisteningquality . [ ] Auto Indicator : Thisindicatorlights when the tuner'sAuto modeisin use . [ ] Main Information Display : Thisdisplay showsmessagesrelatingto the status , input source , surroundmode , tuner , volume levelor otheraspectsof theAVR520 ' soperation . [ ] Mute Indicator : Thisindicatorlightsto remindyouthat the AVR520 ' soutput hasbeen silencedby pressingthe Mute Button _ Pressthe Mute button againto returnto the previouslyselectedoutput level 9 FRONTPANELINFORMATION DISPLAY
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Rear Panel Connections I J . . . . . . I : i o } } } . . . . . . . . . . . . . P _ IUlSmW I1 _ ) I r @ © @ @ @ AM Antenna _ ) Front Speaker Outputs Video 1Video nouts : M Antenna Center Speaker Outputs _ ) Video 2 VideoOutputs Video 3 Video n _ uts i _ ) TapeInputs Surround Speaker Outputs _ ) Video 2 VideoIn _ uts O TapeOutputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet I _ I Optica Digital Inputs t _ SubwooferOutput _ ) Unswitched AC Accessor _ Outlet i _ ) AC Power Cord t _ ) CoaxialDigitalInputs 0 ) VD Audio Inputs Video2 Audio Outputs CDInputs i _ Video 2 Component Video Inputs _ I ) Video2Audio Inputs Q VlultiroomOutputs I _ ) Component Video Outputs t _ t Video3 Audio Inputs 1 _ ) 6 - ChannelDirectInputs I _ DVD Component Video Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs 8 ChannelDirectInputs _ ) Remote ROutput _ I Video 1 Audio Outputs G ) DigitalAudio Outputs _ t Remote IR Input I _ ) PreampOutputs Video Monitor Outputs Multiroom IR Input _ ) AmplifierInputs ) VD Video Inputs I _ Video 1 Video Outputs SurroundRight : Gray I _ I AM Antenna : ConnecttheAM loopantenna CD Inputs : Connectthesejacksto the out - SurroundBackLeft : Brown suppliedwith the receivetro theseterminals . If an putof a compactdiscplayeror CDchanger . externalAMantennaisused , makeconnections SurroundBackRight : Tan Q Multiroom Outputs : Connectthesejacks to theAM andGND terminalsin accordance Subwoofer : Purple to anoptional audio poweramplifierto listen with the instructionssuppliedwith the antenna DigitalAudio : Orange to the sourceselectedbythe mulitroomsystem CompositeVideo : Yellow n a remoteroom FM Antenna : Connectthesuppliedindooror ComponenVt ideo " Y " : Green anoptionalexternalFMantennato thisterminal . ComponenVt ideo " Pr " : Red O 6 - Channel Direct Inputs : Whenan ComponenVt ideo " Pb " : Blue i _ Tape Inputs : Connectthesejacksto the optional , externalprocessoror playbackdevice PLAY / OUTjacksof an audio recorder . with 5.1 audio capabilityisin use , connectthe 8 - Channel Direct Inputs : Whenan player'soutput jackshere . _ tion , externalprocessoror playbackdevice O Tape Outputs : Connectthesejacksto the with 6.1 or 7.1 audio capabilityism use , con - RECORD / INPUTjacksof an audiorecorder . NOTET : oassistin makingthe correctconnec - nectthe SurroundBackLeftand SurroundBack tionsfor multichannelinput output and speaker Right channeloutputs of the playerto these Subwoofer Output : Connectthis jackto connections , all connectionjacksand terminals input jacks , the line - levelinputof a poweredsubwoofer . If havebeencolor codedin conformancewith the anexternalsubwooferamplifieris used , con - latestCEAstandardsasfollows : G ) Digital Audio Outputs : Connectthese nectthis jackto the subwooferamglifierinput . FrontLeft : White jacks to the matchingdigital input connector Front Right : Red on a digital recordersuchas a CD - Ror O DVD Audio Inputs : Connectthesejacks Center : Green MiniDiscrecorder . to the analogaudiojackson a DVDor other SurroundLeft : 31ue videosource . 10 REARPANELCONNECTIONS
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Rear Panel Connections i _ ! Video Monitor Outputs : Connect this NOTE : The total power consumption of all I _ ) Optical Digital Inputs : Connectthe opti - jack to the composite or S - Video input of a TV devices connected to the accessory outlets caldigital output froma DVDplayer , - IDTV monitor or video 3rojector to view the on - screen should 7ot exceed 100 watts , receivert , he S / P - DIFoutput of a compatible menus and the output of any standard video computersoundcard playingMP3filesor source selected by the receiver's video switcher . _ ) AC Power Cord : Connect the AC plug to streams , LD _ layeror CDplayerto thesejacks . an unswitched AC wall output , Thesignalmaybeeithera DolbyDigitalsignal , _ ) DVD Video Inputs : Connect these jacks to a DTSsignalor a standardPCMdigital source . i _ ) Video 2 Component Video Inputs : the composite or S - Video output jacks on a ConnecttheY / Pr / Pbcomponentvideooutputs DVD or other video source . Coaxial Digital Inputs : Connectthe coax of an HDTVSet - topconvertor , satellitereceiver , digitaloutputfroma DVDplayer , HDTVreceiver , i _ ) Front SpeakerOutputs : Connectthese or othervideosourcedevicewith component theS / P - DIFoutputof a compatiblecomputer outputsto the matching + or - terminalson videooutputsto thesejacks . soundcardplayingMP3filesor streamsL , D _ layer your left and nght speakersW . henmakinc or CDplayerto thesejacks . Thesignalmaybe speakerconnectionsalwaysmakecertainto i _ Component Video Outputs : Connect eithera DolbyDigitalsignal , DTSsignalor a stan - maintaincorrectpolarity by connectingthe red . . . . . . . . . . . . to the componenvtideo inputsof dardPCMdigitalsource . Donot connectthe RF ( + ] terminalsontheAVR520 to the red ( + ) ter - a videoprojectoror monitor . Whena source digital output of an LDplayerto thesejacks . mlnalson the speakersand the black ( - ) termi - connectedto oneof the two Component nalson theAVR520to the black ( - ) terminals Video Inputs _ is selectedthe signalwill _ ) Video 2 Audio Outputs : Connectthese onthe speakers . Seepage 16for moreinforma - besentto theseiacks . acksto the RECORD / INPUTaudiojackson a tion onspeakerpolarity . VCRor othervideo source . DVD Component Video Inputs : Connect Center Speaker Outputs : Connect these the YiPr / Pb component video outputs of a DVD i _ ) Video 2 Audio Inputs : Connect these outputs to the matching + and - terminals on player to these jacks , jacks to the PLAY / OUT audio iackson a VCR your center channel speaker . In conformance or other video source . with the new CEA color code specification , the _ Remote IR Output : This connection per - Video 3 Audio Inputs : Connect these GreenTerminalis the positive , or " + " terminal mitsthe IRsensorin the receiverto serveother that should beconnectedto the red ( + ) termi - remotecontrolleddevices . Connectthisjack to jacks to the PLAY / OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source . nal on speakerswith the older colorcoding the " IR XI " jack on Harma _ Kardon ( or other Connectthe black ( - ) terminalon theAVRto compatible ) equipment . Q Video 1 Audio Inputs : Connectthese the blacknegative ( - ) terminalonyour speaker . I _ Remote IR Input : If the AVR520 ' s front - , acksto the PLAY / OUTaudio jacksona VCR ( Seepage 16for moreinformationon speaker or othervideosource . pane ] IRsensoris blockeddue to cabinet polarity . ) doorsor other obstructions an external R ii _ SurroundSpeaker Outputs : Connect sensormaybe used . Connectthe output of _ Video 1 Audio Outputs : Connectthese acksto the RECORD / INPUTaudiojackson a theseoutputsto the matching + and - termi - the sensorto this jaCK . VCR . nalson yoursurroundchannesl peakersI . n con - formancewith the new CEAcolorcodespecifi - Multiroom IR Input : Connecttheoutputof I _ ) Preamp Outputs : Whenthe jumperpins cation , the Blueterminal is the positive , or " + " an Rsensorin a remoteroomto this jackto that linkthe Amplifier Inputs _ ) with these terminal that should beconnectedto the red operatetheAVR520 ' smultiroomcontrolsystem . outputsare removed , thesejacks may3econ - ( + I terminalon the SurroundLeft speakerwith nectedto anexternalpower amplifier . older colorcoding , while the Grayterminal Video 1 Video Outputs : Connectthese shouldbeconnectedto the red ( + ) terminalon _ ) Amplifier Inputs : Whenthe jumper pins jacksto the RECORD / INPUTcompositeor the SurroundRightspeakerwith the older color S - Videojackon a VCR . that linkthe PreampOutputs ! _ ) with these codinc . Connectthe black ( - ) terminalon the nputsare removed , thesejacksmaybeusedto AVRto the matchingblacknegative ( - ) termi - connectanexternalsourceor theAVR520 ' s Video 1 Video Inputs : Connectthese nalsfor eachsurroundspeaker ( . Seepage 17 jacksto the PLAY / OUTcompositeor S - Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to the internalamplifiers . for moreinformationon speakerpolarity , ) jacks on a VCR or other video source . SwitchedACAccessoryOutlet : This I _ ) Video 2 Video Outputs : Connectthese outlet maybeusedto power anydeviceyou jacksto the RECORD / INPUTcompositeor wish to haveturned onwhenthe AVR520 is S - Videojacksona VCR . turned onwith the SystemPower Control Button _ " _ 1 . Video 3 Video Inputs : Connectthese jacksto the PLAY / OUTcompositeor S - Video i _ ) UnswitchedACAccessoryOutlet : This jackson a VCRor other videosource . outlet ma'ybeusedto power anyACdevice . The 3owerwill remainon at this outlet regard - I _ Video 2 Video Inputs : Connect these lessof whethertheAVR520 is on or off . jacks to the PLAY / OUT composite or S - Video jackson a VCRor other videosource . 11 REARPANELCONNECTIONS
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Main Remote Control Functions 0 PowerOff Button O IRTransmitterWindow I _ I Program / SPLIndicator 0 PowerOn Button Input Selectors AVRSelector 0 AM / FMTunerSelect 0 6 - Channel / 8 - ChanneDl irectInput ) lllll : _ s _ I1 _ TestButton SleepButton SurroundModeSelector Night Mode ChannelSelectButton O A / T Buttons • Button O Ii _ SetButton Digital Select CH . NIGHT M - ROOM NumericKeys TunerMode ID DirectButton I _ TuningUp / Down I _ ) OSDButton I _ ) DolbyModeSelectButton DTSDigital ModeSelector Logic7 ModeSelectButton TransporCt ontrols LightButton Skip Up / DownButton StereoModeSelectButton DTSNeo : 6ModeSelect MacroButtons DiscSkip Button PresetUp / Down ClearButton MemoryButton Delay / PreyC . h . • Button TUNING PRESET SpeakerSelect Multiroom VolumeUp / Down DOLBY DTS SURR DTS NEO : 6 SPLIndicatorSelect LearnButton LOGIC 7 STEREO Mute EzSetSensorMicrophone NOTE : Thefunctionnamesshownhereare eachbut - ton's featurewhen usedwith the AVR520 . Most buttons haveadditionalfunctionswhen usedwith otherdevices . Seepages42 - 43 for a list of thesefunctions . harrnan / kardon AVR520 12 MAIN REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE : The AVR 520 ' s remote AVR Selector : Pressingthis buttonwill dialog ( centerchannel ) intelligibilityat low volume levels . may be programmed to control up to eight switchthe remotesothat it will operatethe AVR520 ' sfunctions . IftheAVR520 is inthe devices , including the AVR 520 . Before using the Channel Select Button : Thisbutton is remote , it is important to remember to press the Standbymode , it will alsoturn theAVR520 on . used to start the processof setting the AVR 520 ' s Input Selector Button O that corresponds output levels to an external source . Oncethis but - qi _ AM / FM TunerSelect : Pressthis buttonto to the unit you wish to operate . In addition , the ton is pressed , usethe A / v Buttons _ to selecttheAVR520 ' stuner asthe listening AVR 520 ' s remote is shipped from the factory to select the channelbeing adjusted , then pressthe choice . Pressingthis button whenthe tuner is operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon alreadyin usewill selectbetweentheAM and Set Button _ , followed by the A / v Buttons CD or DVD players and cassette decks . The FMbands . again , to change the level setting . ( See page remote is also capable of operating a wide vari - 32 for more information . ) ety of other products using the control codes I [ _ 6 - Channel / 8 Channel Direct Input : that are part of the remote . Before using the Pressthis buttonto selectthe deviceconnected Air Buttons : Thesemultipurposebut - remote with other products , follow the instruc - to the 6 - Channel Direct Inputs [ ] or the 8 - tonsare usedto changeor scrollthrough items tions on pages 37 - 41 to program the proper Channel Direct Inputs [ ] i ' _ . ( Seepage33 in the on - screenmenus , makeconfiguration codes for the products in your system . for moreinformation . ) settingssuchas digital inputsor delaytiming , or to selectsurroundmodesW . henchanginga It is also importantto rememberthat manyof Test Button : Pressthis buttonto begin setting , first pressthe buttonfor thefunction or the buttonsonthe remotetakeon different the sequenceusedto calibratetheAVR520 ' s settingto bechanged ( e . g . , pressthe functions , dependingonthe productselected output levels . ( Seepage24for moreinformation Surround Mode Selector _ to selecta usingthe DeviceControlSelectorsT . hedescrip - on calibratingtheAVR520 . ) soundfie ] dmodeor the Digital Select Button tionsshownhereprimarilydetailthe functions to changea digital input ) andthen press of the remotewhenit is usedto operatethe Sleep Button : Pressthis button to place one of these buttonsto scrollthroughthe list AVR520 . ( Seepage39 for informationabout the unit in the Sleepmode . Afterthe time of options or to increaseor decreasea setting . alternatefunctionsfor the remote'sbuttons . ) shownin the display , the AVR520will auto - Thesectionsin this manualdescribingthe indi - maticallygo into the Standbymode . Eachpress O Power Off Button : Pressthis buttonto vidualfeaturesandfunctionscontainspecific of the button changesthe time until turn - off in placetheAVR520 or a selecteddevicein the informationon usingthesebuttonsfor each the following order : Standbymode . Notethat this will turn offthe application . main roomfunctions , but if the Multiroomsys - mln mln mln mln mln q • Button : Thisbutton is usedto change tem is activated , it will continueto function . the menuselectionor settingduringsomeof I 1 _ , 4oo . _ _ 39 - - , 2p . _ , 19 - - , OFF mm mln mm q IRTransmitterWindow : Pointthiswin - the setupproceduresfor the AVR520 . dow towardstheAVR520whenpressingbuttons Note that this button is also used to change Ii _ Set Button : Thisbutton is usedto enter onthe remoteto makecertainthat infraredcom - channels on your TV when the TV is selected . settingsinto theAVR520 ' s memory . It is also mandsare properlyreceived . usedin the setup proceduresfor delaytime , WhentheAVR520remoteis beingprogrammed Program / SPLIndicator : Thisthree - color speakerconfigurationand channeloutput level with the codesto operateanotherdevicet , his indicatoris usedto guide youthrough the adjustment . button is alsousedin the " Auto Search " process . processof programmingthe remoteor learning ( Seepage37 for moreinformationonprogram - li _ Digital Select : Pressthis buttonto assign commandfsrom a remoteinto the AVR520 ' s mingthe remote . ) one of the digital inputs _ I _ i ' [ l _ J _ ' : t _ o a remotecodememoryand it is alsousedas a source . ( Seepage29 for moreinformationon level indicatorwhen usingthe remote'sEzSet ( _ Surround Mode Selector : Pressthis usingdigital inputs . ) capabilities ( S . eepage24 for moreinformation button to beginthe processof changingthe on settingoutput levels , and seepage 37 for surroundmode . Afterthe button hasbeen Numeric Keys : Thesebuttonsserveasa informationon programmingthe remote . ) pressed , usethe A / v Buttons _ to select ten - buttonnumerickeypadto entertunerpreset the desiredsurroundmode . ( Seepage28 for positions . Theyarealso usedto selectchannel _ ] D Power On Button : Pressthis button to moreinformation . ) Notethat this button is also numberswhenTV , Cableor SAThasbeen turn on the power to a device selected by press - usedto tune channelswhentheTV is selected selectedonthe remote , orto selecttrack num - ing one of the Input Selectors _ . usingthe device Input Selector I ! _ I . berson a CD , DVDor LDplayer , dependingon Whenthe AVR520 remoteis beingpro - Input Selectors : Pressingoneof these how the remotehasbeenprogrammed . grammedwith the codesof anotherdevice , this buttonswill performthreeactionsat the same button is alsousedin the " Auto Search " ( _ ) Tuner Mode : Pressthis button whenthe time . First , if theAVR520 is not turned on , this tuner is in useto selectbetweenautomatic process ( . Seepage37 for moreinformationon will power upthe unit . Next , it will selectthe tuning and manualtuning . Whenthe button is programmingthe remote . ) sourceshownonthe button asthe input to the pressedso that the AUTO Indicator [ ] goes AVR520 . Finally , it will changethe remotecon - li _ Night Mode : Pressthis button to activate out , pressingthe Tuning Buttons _ i ] _ @ trol so that it controlsthe deviceselected . After the Night mode . Thismodeis availablein spe - will movethe frequencyup or down in single - pressingoneof thesebuttonsyoumust press cially encodeddigitalsources , and it preserves stepincrementsW . henthe FMband is in use , the AVR Selector Button _ againto oper - ate theAVR520 ' sfunctionswith the remote . pressingthis button whena station'ssignalis 13 MAIN REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Main Remote Control Functions weak will change to monaural reception . ( See Air Buttons _ to selectthe channelyou Skip Up / Down Buttons : Thesebuttons page 31 for more information . ) wishto set up . Pressthe Set Button li _ and do not havea directfunctionwith the AVR520 , then selectanotherchannelto configure . but when usedwith a compatiblyprogrammed I _ ) Direct Button : Pressthis button when Whenall adjustmentshavebeen completed , CDor DVDchangetrhey will changethe disc the tuner is in useto start the sequencefor pressthe Set Button @ twice to exit the currentlybeingplayedin the changer . directentry of a station'sfrequencyA . fter press - settingsand returnto normaloperation . ( See ing the button , simplypressthe proper page 22 for more information . ) Macro Buttons : Press these buttons Numeric Keys _ to selecta station . ( See to store or recall a " Macro " , which is a page32 for moreinformationonthe tuner . ) Multiroom : Pressthis button to activate preprogrammed sequence of commands the multiroomsystemor to beginthe processof stored in the remote . ( See page 38 for more TuningUp / Down : Whenthe tuner is in changingthe input or volume levelfor the sec - information on storing and recalling macros . ) use , thesebuttonswill tune upor downthrough ond zone . ( Seepage36for moreinformationon the selectedfrequencyband . If theTuner Mode the Multiroomsystem . ) DiscSkip Buttons : Thisbutton hasno Button ( _ ) i'r _ J hasbeenpressedso that the directfunctionfor theAVR520 but is most AUTOIndicator [ ] is illuminated , pressingand _ Volume Up / Down : Pressthese buttons to often usedto changeto the nextdiscina CD holdingeitherof the buttonsfor threeseconds raise or lower the system volume . or DVDplayerwhenthe remoteis programmed will causethetunerto seekthe nextstationwith for that type of device . ( Seepage 37 for more acceptablesignalstrengthfor qualityreception . SPI . Indicator Select : Thisbutton acti - informationon usingthe remotewith products Whenthe AUTOIndicator [ ] is NOTillumi - vatestheAVR520 ' s EzSeftunctionto quickly otherthan the AVR520 . ) nated , pressingthesebuttonswill tune stations and accuratelycalibratetheAVR520 ' soutput in single - stepincrements ( . Seepage31for more levels . Pressand holdthe buttonfor three sec - Preset Up / Down : Whenthe tuner is information . ) ondsandthen releaseit . Notethat the test in use , pressthesebuttonsto scrollthrough the tone will begincirculating , and the stationsprogrammedintothe AVR520 ' s mem - OSD Button : Pressthis button to activate ory . Whensomesourcedevicess , uchasCD Program / SPI . Indicator O will change the On - Screen Display ( OSD ) system used to set colors . Duringthis sequence , EzSewt ill auto - players , VCRsand cassettedecks , are selected up or adjust the AVR 520 ' s parameters . maticallyadjustthe output levelsfor all usingthe deviceInput Selectors O , these channelsuntil they are equal , asshown bythe I _ ) Dolby Mode Selector : Thisbutton is buttonsmayfunctionas ChapterSteporTrack Advance . Program / SPI . Indicator lightinggreenfor usedto selectfrom amongthe availableDolby eachchannel . Pressthis button againwhenthe Surroundprocessingmodes . Eachpressof this adjustmentis completeto turn off the test buttonwill selectone of the DolbyProLogicII Clear Button : Pressthis buttonto clear tone . ( Seepage24 for moreinformationon modesor Dolby3 StereoW . hena DolbyDigital incorrectentrieswhenusingtheremoteto EzSet . ) encodedsourceis in use , the DolbyDigitalmode directlyentera radiostation'sfrequency . mayalso beselected . ( Seepage 26for the avail - learn Button : Pressthis buttonto begin ableDolbysurroundmodeoptions . ) Memory Button : Pressthisbuttonto theprocessof " learning " the codesfrom another entera radiostationintotheAVR520 ' spreset DTS Digital Mode Selector : Whena product'sremoteinto theAVR520 ' sremote . ( See memory . Oncethe MEMORYIndicator [ ] DTS - encodeddigital sourceis selected , each page37 for moreinformationonusingthe flashes , youhavefive secondsto entera preset pressof this button will scrollthorughthe avail - remote'slearningfunction . ) memorylocationusingthe Numeric Keys ableDTSmodesT . hespecificchoiceof modes ( D . ( Seepage31 for moreinformation . ) will varyaccordingto whetheror not the source Mute : Pressthis buttonto momentarily materialcontainsDTS - ES6 . 1 Discreteencoding . silencethe AVR520 or TVset beingcontrolled , Delay / Prev Ch . : Pressthis button to Whena DTSsourceis not in use , this button has beginthe processfor setting the delaytimes dependingonwhich devicehasbeenselected . nofunction . ( Seepage40 for the availableDTS usedbythe AVR520 when processingsurround WhentheAVR520 remoteis beingprogrammed Digitaloptions . ) to operateanotherdevice , this buttonis pressed sound . After pressingthis button , the delay with the Input Selector Button _ to begin timesare enteredby pressingthe Set Button logic 7 Selector : Pressthis buttonto the programmingprocess ( . Seepage37 for I _ andthen usingthe A / v Buttons _ to selectfromamongthe availableLogic7 sur - moreinformationon programmingthe remote . ) changethe setting . Pressthe Set Button I _ roundmodes . ( Seepage 26for the available againto completethe process ( . Seepage 23for Logic7 options . ) EzSeSt ensor Microphone : Thesensor moreinformation . ) microphonefor the EzSetmicrophoneis behind TransportControls : Thesebuttonsdo theseslots . Whenusingthe remoteto calibrate _ Button : Pressthis button to change a not haveanyfunctionsfor theAVR520 , but speakeroutput levelsusingEzSetb , e surethat setting or selection when configuring many of the they maybeprogrammedfor the forward / youdo not holdthe remoteina waythat cov - AVR520 ' s settings . reverseplay operationof a wide varietyof CD ersthese slots . ( Seepage24 for moreinforma - or DVDplayers , and audio or videocassette Speaker Select : Pressthis button tion on usingEzSet . ) recorders ( . Seepage40 for moreinformation . ) to begin the processof configuringthe AVR520 ' s bassmanagementsystemfor use light Button : Pressthis button to acti - with the type of speakersusedin your system . vate the remote's backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms . Oncethe button hasbeen pressed , usethe 14 MAIN REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Zone II Remote Control Functions Power Off : Whenusedin the room ( _ ) Preset Up / Down - Track Skip : When S wherethe AVR520 is located , pressthis button theAVR520 ' stuner is selectedas the input POWER MUTE to placethe unit in StandbyW . henit is usedin source , thesebuttonswill moveup or down O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a remoteroomwith a sensorthat is connected throughthe list of stationsthat havebeen AVR VID1 VID2 to the Multi IR jack _ , this button turns the storedin the presetmemory . Whena CDor Multiroomsystemon andoff . DVDchangeror playeris selected , thesebut - tons activatethe Forwardor ReverseTrackor ( _ ) AVR Selector : Pressthis button to turn ChapterSkipfunctions . onthe AVR520 . The input in usewhenthe unit waslast on will beselected . ( _ ) DiscSkip : Pressthis button to change DN - - TUNING - - UP discson compatibleHarmanKardonCDor DVD AM / FM Tuner Select : Pressthis button changeror players . DN - - PRESET - - UP to selecttheTuneras the input to the 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . Multiroomsystem . Pressit againto change O Volume Up / Down : Whenusedin the betweenthe AM and FM bands . room wheretheAVR520 is located , pressthis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . button to raiseor lowerthe volume inthat ( _ ) Input Selectors : Whenthe AVR520 is room . Whenit is usedin a remoteroomwith a off , pressoneof thesebuttonsto selecta spe - sensorthat is connectedto the Multiroom IR 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cific input and turn the uniton . Whenthe unit jacki _ , this button will raiseor lowerthe vol - is alreadyin use , pressingone of these buttons ume in the remoteroom . will changethe input . ZoneZf Play Forward / Reverse / Stop : Press harman / kardon Tuning Up / Down - Fast Play : When thesebuttonsto controlcompatible this remoteis usedin the sameroom asthe HarmanKardonCD , DVDor cassetteplayers . J AVR520 , thesebuttonsmaybe usedto change Mute : Whenusedin the roomwhere the the frequencyof thetuner . Thesebuttonsmay alsocontrolthe FastPlayor FastReversefunc - AVR520 is located , pressthis buttonto tem - tionsof compatibleHarmanKardonCD , DVDor porarilysilencethe unit , Whenit is usedin a remoteroomwith a sensorthat is connectedto cassettedecksinthe sameroom , or from a remoteroomwhenan IRlinkis connectedto the IVlultiroom IR jack _ T _ tDh , is button will theAVR520 . temporarilysilencethe feed to the remoteroom only , Pressthe button againto returnto the Record / Pause : Pressthis button to acti - previousvolumelevel , PowerOff vatethe Recordor Pausefunctionon compati - ble HarmanKardonCD , DVDor CassetteDeck AVRSelector ( _ AM / FM TunerSelect products . _ t Input Selectors TuningUp / Down - FastPlay ( 1 _ Record / Pause ( _ Preset / TracSkkip ( _ ) DiscSkip O VolumeUp / Down NOTE : TheZoneII remotemaybeusedin eitherthe sameroomwherethe AVR520 is located , or it PlayForward / Reverse / Stop maybeusedin a separateroomwith anoptional infraredsensorthat is connectedto theAVR520 ' s Mute Multiroom IR Input Jack _ . Whenit is usedin the sameroomasthe AVR520 , it will controlthe functionsof the AVR520 or anycompatibleHarmanKardonproductsin that room . Whenit is used in a separateroomvia a sensorconnectedto the Multiroom IR Jack _ D , the buttonsfor power , input source , volumeand mute will controlthe sourceandvolumefor the secondzone , as connected to the Multiroom Out Jacks0 . ( Seepage 36for completeinformationon usingthe Multiroom system . ) 15 ZONEII REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Installation and Connections adaptersuppliedwith the unitto makethe con - We also recommendthat the length of cable System Installation nection . usedto connectspeakerpairs beidentical . For Afterunpackingtheunit , and placingit on a solid example , usethe same length pieceof cable 7 . Connectthe front , centerand surround surfacecapableof supportingitsweight , youwill to connectthe front - left and front - right or speakeroutputs _ _ @ to the respective needto makethe connectionsto youraudioand surround - left and surround - right speakers , speakers . videoequipment . even if the speakersare a different distance from the AVR 520 . To ensurethat all the audio signalsarecarried IMPORTANTNOTE : Foryourpersonalsafety to yourspeakerswithout lossof clarity or reso - andto avoidpossibledamageto yourequipment 8 . Connectionsto a subwooferare normally lution , we suggestthat youusehigh - quality madevia a line - levelaudioconnectionfrom the andspeakersi , t isalwaysgoodpracticeto turn speakercable . Manybrandsof cableare avail - off andunplugtheAVRandALLsourceequip - Subwoofer Output i _ to the line - levelinput ableandthe choiceof cablemaybeinfluenced mentfromtheACoutputbeforemakingany of a subwooferwith a built - in amplifier . Whena bythe distancebetweenyour speakersand the passivesubwooferis used , the connectionfirst audioor videosystemconnections . receivert , he typeof speakersyouuse , personal goesto a poweramplifier , which will becon - preferencesand other factors . Yourdealeror Audio Equipment Connections nectedto oneor moresubwooferspeakersI . f installeris a valuableresourceto consultin Werecommendthat you usehigh - qualityinter - youare usinga poweredsubwooferthat does connecct anes whenmakingconnectiontso selectingthe propercable . not haveline - levelinput connections , follow the sourceequipmentand recordersto preservethe instructionsfurnishedwith the speakerfor con - Regardlessof the brandof cableselected , we integrityof the signals . nectioninformation . recommendthat youusea cableconstructedof multistrandcopperwith a gaugeof 14or smaller . 1 . Connectthe analogoutput of a CDplayerto 9 . If anexternalmulti - channelaudiosource the CD Inputs _ . Remembetrhat in specifyingcable , the lower with 5.1outputssuchasan externaldigital the numbert , he thickerthe cable . processor / decodeDr , VD - Audioor SACDplayer NOTE : Whenthe CDplayerhasboth fixedand is used , connectthe outputsof that deviceto variableaudio outputs , it is bestto usethe fixed Cablewith a gaugeof 16 maybeusedfor short the 6 - Channel Direct Inputs _ . runsof lessthan tenfeet . Wedo not recom - output unlessyoufind that the input to the mendthat youusecableswith anAWGequiva - receiveris so low that the sound is noisy , or so 10 . If an externalmulti - channelaudio source lentof 18or higher , due to the powerlossand high that the signalis distorted . with 7.1 outputssuchasan externaldigital degradationin performancethat will occur . processor / decodeDr , VD - Audioor SACDplayer 2 . Connectthe analogPlay / Outjacksof a cas - is used , first connectthe outputsof that device Cablesthat are run insidewallsshouldhavethe settedeck , MD , CD - Ror otheraudio recorderto to both the 6 ChannelDirect Inputsasnoted the Tape Input Jacks I _ . Connectthe analog appropriatemarkingsto indicatelistingwith UL , above , andthen connectthe SurroundBackLeft Record / Injacksonthe recorderto the Tape CSAor otherappropriatetesting agencystan - and SurroundBackRightoutput channelsof Output JacksO onthe AVR520 . dards . Questionsaboutrunningcablesinside the sourcedeviceto the 8 - Channel Direct wallsshouldbe referredto yourinstallerora Inputs _ ) . 3 . Connectthe output of anydigital sources licensedelectricianwho is familiar with the NEC suchassuchas a CDor DVDchangeror play - and / orthe applicablelocalbuilding codesin 11 . If a 7.1 channel source device is connected er , advancedvideo game , a digital satellite yourarea . as noted in the item above , you must use an receiver , HDTVtuner or digital cable set - top optional audio power amplifier for those chan - boxor the output of a compatible computer When connecting wires to the speakers , be cer - nels . Connect the SBL and SBR Preamp sound cardto the Optical and Coaxial tain to observe proper polarity . Note that the Outputs _ to the inputs of the amplifier Digital Inputs _ _ i ' [ _ [ ] . positive ( + ) terminal of each speaker connection feeding those channels ' speakers . now carries a specific color code as noted on 4 . ConnectthecoaxialoropticalDigitalAudio page 11 . However , most speakers will still use a Video EquipmentConnections Outputs _ ) onthe rearpanelof theAVR520to red terminal for the postive ( + ) connection . Videoequipmentis connectedin the sameman - thematchingdigitalinputconnectionsona CD - R Connect the " negative " or " black " wire to the nerasaudio componentAsg . ain , the useof high - or MiniDiscrecorder . same terminal on both the receiver and the qualityinterconnectcablesis recommendedto speaker . preservesignalquality . 5 . Assemblethe AM LoopAntennasupplied with the unit asshownbelow . Connectit to the NOTE : Whilemostspeakermanufacturers 1 . Connecta VCR'sor other videosource's AM and GND ScrewTerminals O . adhereto an industryconventionof usingblack audio and videoPlay / Outjacksto the Video 1 terminalsfor negativeand redonesfor positive , or Video 2 In Jacks _ _ on the rear 6 . Connectthe suppliedFMantennato the FM somemanufacturersmayvaryfromthis config - panel . TheAudioandVideo Record / Injackson ( 75 - ohm ) Connection _ . The FMantenna uration . To ensureproperphaseand optimal the VCRshould beconnectedto the Video 1 maybean externalroof antenna , an inside performance , consultthe identificationplate on or Video 2 Out Jacks _ _ onthe poweredor wire - leadantennaor a connection yourspeakerorthe speaker'smanualto verify AVR520 . from a cableTVsystem . Notethat if the anten - polarity . If you do not know the polarity of your na or connectionuses300 - ohmtwin - lead speakera , skyour dealerfor advicebeforepro - 2 . Connect the analog audio and video outputs cable , youmust usethe 300 - ohm - to - 75 - ohm of a satellite receiver , cable TV converter or ceeding , or consultthe speaker'smanufacturer . 16 INSTALLATIONAND CONNECTIONS | !
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Installation and Connections televisionset or anyothervideosourceto the video signals . However , it will not convert Option 2 : Connectthe Multiroom Output Video 3 _ ) _ jacks . composite or S signals to component video . JacksO onthe AVR520 to the inputs of an • Component or composite video signals may optionalstereopoweramplifier . Runhigh - quali - 3 . Connect the analog audio and video out - only be viewed in their native formats . ty speakerwire from the amplifierto the speak - puts of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD ersin the remoteroom . jacks 0 _ . System and Power Connections NOTE : In both options , youmayconnectan 4 . Connectthe digitalaudio outputsof a DVD optionalIRsensorinthe remoteroomto the The AVR 520 is designed for flexible use with player , satellitereceiverc , ableboxor HDTVcon - AVR520 via anappropriatecable . Connectthe multiroom systems , external control compo - verterto the appropriateOptical or Coaxial sensor'scableto the Multiroom IR Input i _ nents and power amplifiers . Digital Inputs _ _ i ' _ ri _ . onthe AVR520 and usethe Zone IIremoteto Main Room Remote Control Extension controlthe roomvolume . Alternatively , youmay 5 . Connectthe Video Monitor Output If the receiver is placed behind a solid or installan optionalvolumecontrol betweenthe jacksonthe receiverto the compositeor S - output of the amplifiersandthe speakers . smoked glass cabinet door , the obstruction may Videoinput of yourtelevisionmonitor or video prevent the remote sensor from receiving com - projector . AC Power Connections mands . In this event , an optional remote sensor Thisunit is equippedwith two accessorAy C may be used . Connect the output of the remote 6 . If your DVD player and monitor both have outlets . Theymaybeusedto poweraccessory sensor to the Remote IR Input jack _ . component video connections , connect the devicesb , ut they shouldnot beusedwith high - component outputs of the DVD player to the currentdraw equipmentsuchas power ampli - If other componentsare alsopreventedfrom DVD Component Video Inputs _ . Note receivingremotecommandso , nly one sensoris fiers . Thetotal power drawto eachoutlet may that even when component video connections not exceed100watts . needed . Simplyusethis unit's sensoror a are used , the audio connections should still be remoteeyeby running a connectionfromthe made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs TheSwitched ACAccessoryOutlet _ will Remote IR Output jack _ to the RemoteIR O or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital receivepower onlywhen the unit is on . Thisis Inputjack on HarmanKardonor other compati - Input Jacks _ _ . recommendedfor devicesthat havenopower ble equipment . switchor a mechanicalpowerswitchthat may 7 . If anothercomponentvideodeviceis avail - Multiroom IR Link beleft in the " ON " position . able , connectit to the Video 2 Component The remote room IR receiver should be connected Video Input Jacks _ ) . Theaudioconnections NOTE : Manyaudioand videoproductsgo into to the AVR 520 via standard coaxial cable . Plug for this deviceshould bemadeto eitherthe a Standbymodewhenthey are usedwith the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR Video 2 Audio Input Jacks _ or anyof the switchedoutlets , and cannotbefullyturned on Input jack 1 _ on the AVR 520 ' s rear panel . Optical orCoaxial Digital Input Jacks usingthe outlet alonewithout a remotecontrol command . If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation , 8 . If the componentvideoinputsare used , con - TheUnswitchedAC AccessoryOutlet the Remote IR Output jack _ ) on the rear nectthe Component Video Output I _ ) to will receivepoweras long asthe unit is panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on the componentvideoinputsof yourTV , projec - pluggedinto a poweredACoutlet . source equipment . This will enable the remote tor or displaydevice , room location to control source equipment func - Finally , whenall connectionsare complete , plug tions . 9 . If you havea camcorderv , ideogameor other the power cordinto a nonswitched1lO - voltAC audio / videodevicethat is connectedto the AVR wall outlet . You'realmost readyto enjoythe NOTE : All remotelycontrolledcomponents on a temporary , ratherthan permanentbasis , AVR520 ! mustbelinkedtogetherin a " daisy chain " . connectthe audio , videoand digitalaudio out - Connectthe IR OUT jackof one unit to the IR putsof that devicethe Front Panel Inputs IN of the nextto establishthis chain . i ' _ ri _ ] . A deviceconnectedhereis selected asthe Video4 input , andthe digital inputs Multiroom Audio Connections must beassignedto the Video4 input . ( See Depending on the distance from the AVR 520 page 20for moreinformationon input configu - to the remote room , two options are available ration . ) for audio connection : Video Connection Notes : Option 1 : Usehigh - quality , shieldedaudio • Whenthe componentvideojacksare used , interconnectcablefrom the AVR520 ' s location the on - screenmenusare not visibleand you to the remoteroom . In the remoteroom , con - mustswitchto the standardcompositeor S - nectthe interconnectcableto a stereopower Videoinput on yourTVto viewthem . amplifier . Theamplifierwill be connectedto the • TheAVR520 will accepteitherstandard room'sspeakersA . t theAVR520 , plugthe composite , S - VideoorY / Pr / Pbcomponent audio interconnectcablesintothe Multiroom Output JacksO onthe AVR520 ' s rearpanel . INSTALLATIONAND CONNECTIONS 17 I
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System Configuration When all audio , video and system connections Whenthe AVR520 is usedin 5.1 - channeloper - Center Front Speaker have been made , there are a few configuration ation , the preferredlocationfor surround t'more4 " adjustments that must be made . A few minutes speakersis onthe sidewalls of the room , at or Nohan t 2 spent to correctly configure and calibrate the slightly behindthe listeningposition . In a 7.1 - 4 , unit will greatly add to your listening experience . channelsystem , both sidesurroundandback surroundspeakersare required . Thecenterof _ Right Front Speaker Selection and Placement the speakershouldface intothe room . The Left Front The placement of speakers in a multichannel speakersshouldbelocatedso that the bottom Speaker Speaker home - theater system can have a noticeable of the cabinetis at leasttwo feet higherthan the listeners'earswhenthe listenersareseated impact on the quality of sound reproduced . A ) Front ChanneSl peakerInstallationWith in the desiredarea . Direct - ViewTVSetsorRear - ScreenProjectors Nomatter which type or brand of speakersis used , the same modelor brandof speaker Rearsurroundspeakersare requiredwhen a should be usedfor the left front , centerand full 7.1 - channelsystemis installed , and they rightfront speakersT . hiscreatesa seamless mayalso beusedin 5.1 channelas analterna - front soundstageand eliminatesthe possibility tive mountingpositionwhen it is not practical of distracting sonicdisturbancesthat occur to placethe mainsurroundspeakersonthe when a soundmovesacrossmismatched sidesof the room . Speakersmaybeplacedon a front - channelspeakers . rearwall , behindthe listeningposition . As with the sidespeakers , rearsurroundsshouldbe locatedso that the bottomof the cabinet is at Speaker Placement Dependingonthetypeof center - channeslpeaker leasttwo feet higherthan the listeners'ears . in useand yourviewing device , placethe center Thespeakersshouldbeno morethan six feet speakereitherdirectlyaboveor belowyourTV , behindthe rearof the seatingarea . or inthe centerbehinda perforatedfront pro - jectionscreen . Subwoofersproducenondirectionalsound , so they maybeplacedalmost anywherein a Oncethe centerchannelspeakeris installed , room . Actual placementshould bebasedon positionthe front left and front right speakers roomsizeand shapeandthe typeof subwoofer so that theyare as far awayfrom oneanother B ) Rearspeakermountbg is analternate used . Onemethod of finding the optimal loca - asthe center - channesl peakeris from the pre - locationfor 5 . 1systems.It is requkedfor tion for a subwooferis to beginby placingit in the front of the room , about six inchesfrom a ferredlisteningposition . Ideallyt , hefront - channel 7.1 operation . wall , or nearthe front cornerof the room . speakersshouldbeplacedsothat their tweeters are no morethan 24 " aboveor belowthe Another methodis to temporarily placethe Atleaset lno . . f . roem _ c _ eiling tweeter inthe center - channeslpeaker . subwooferat your normal listeningposition , and then walk aroundthe room until youfind Dependingon the specificsof your room a spot where the subwoofersoundsbest . Place acousticsandthe type of speakersin use , you the subwooferin that spot . Youshould also follow the instructionsof the subwoofer'sman - mayfind that imagingis improvedby moving At least 2 feet the left front and right front speakersslightly ufacturer , or you maywishto experimentwith forward of the center - channesl peaker . If possi - the best locationfor a subwooferin your lis - ble , adjustall front loudspeakerssothat they tening room . are aimed at ear height whenyou are seated in the listeningposition . Usingtheseguidelinesy , ou'llfindthat it takes someexperimentationto findthe correctloca - tion for thefront speakersin yourparticular installation . Don'tbeafraidto movethings arounduntil the systemsoundscorrect . Optimize yourspeakersso that audio transitionsacross the front of the roomsoundsmooth , and that soundsfromall speakersappearto arriveat the listeningpositionat the sametime ( without delayfromthe centerspeakercomparedto the left and right speakers ) . 18 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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System Configuration ADVANCED SELECT menu , and System Setup on the videodisplay . Notethat the on - screen Oncethe speakershavebeenplacedinthe menusare not availablewhen a component changingthe itemtitled FULL OSD TIME OUT . room and connected , the remainingsteps videodisplayisin use . inthe setup processare to programthe IMPORTANTNOTE : Whenviewingthe on - Notethat whenthe full OSDsystemis in use , AVR520 ' s bassmanagementsystemfor the the menuselectionsare not shownin the screenmenususinga CRT - basepdrojector , type of speakersusedinyour system , calibrate plasmadisplayoranydirect - viewCRTmonitoror Main Information Display [ ] [ ] . Whenthe the output levels , and setthe delaytimes used television , it is importantthat theynot beleft on full OSDmenusystemisused , OSDONwill by the surround - soundprocessor . thescreenfor anextendedperiodof time . The appearinthe Main Information Display [ ] Youare now readyto power upthe AVR520 constantdisplayof a staticimagesuchasthese and the OSD Indicator [ ] will light to remind to beginthesefinal adjustments . menusor videogameimagesmaycausethe youthat a videodisplaymustbe used . When 1 . Plugthe AC Power Cord i _ ) intoan imageto be permanently " burnedinto " the pro - the semi - OSDsystemis usedin conjunction unswitcheAdCoutlet . jectiontubes , plasmascreenor CRTT . histypeof with the discreteconfigurationbuttons , the on - 2 . Pressthe Main Power Switch [ ] in damageis not coveredby theAVR520warranty screendisplaywill show a singleline of text untilit latchesandthe word " OFF " on the with the currentmenuselection . Thatselection andmaynotbecoveredbythe projector / TVset's top of the switchdisappearsinsidethe will alsobe shownin the Main Information warranty . front panel . Notethat the Power Display I _ 1 . Indicator [ ] will turn amber , indicating TheAVR520 hastwo on - screendisplaymodes , that the unitisinthe Standbymode . " Semi - OSD " and " FulI - OSD . " Whenmaking Setting the SystemConfiguration configurationadjustmentsi , t is recommended Memory 3 . Removethe protectiveplasticfilm from the that the FulI - OSDmodebeused . Thiswill place TheAVR520 featuresanadvancedmemory front - panellens . If left inplace , the film an option listing onthe screen , makingit easier systemthat enablesyouto establishdifferent mayaffectthe performanceof yourremote control . to viewthe availableoptions . configurationsfor the speakerconfiguration , digital input , surroundmode , delaytimes , 4 . Installthethree suppliedAAA batteriesin Making ConfigurationAdjustments crossoverfrequencyand output levelsfor each the remoteas shown . Becertainto follow ThefulI - OSDsystemis availableby pressingthe input source . Thisflexibilityenablesyouto the ( + ) and ( - ) polarity indicatortshat are OSD Button I _ . Whenthis button is custom - tailorthe way in which youlistento onthe to of the batterycompartment . pressed , the MASTER menu ( Figure1 ) will eachsourceand havetheAVR520 memorize appear , and adjustmentsare madefromthe thosesettings . Thismeans , for examplet , hat individualmenus . youmayusedifferentoutput levelsor trimsfor differentsourceso , r set differentspeakercon - * MASTER MENU * figurationswith the resultantchangesto the • IN / OUT SETUP bassmanagementsystem . Oncethese settings SURROUND SETUP SPEAKER SETUP are made , theywill automaticallyberecalled DELAY ADJUST wheneveryouselectthat input . CHANNEL ADJUST 5 . TurntheAVR520 on eitherbypressingthe MULTI - ROOM ADVANCED SystemPower Control [ ] on thefront Thefactorydefault settingsfor the AVR520 EXIT panel , or viathe remotebypressingthe haveall inputsexceptfor DVDconfiguredfor Power On Button O , theAVR an analogaudio input exceptfor the DVD Selector O or anyof the Input input , wherethe Coaxial Digital Input Figure 1 SelectorsOO on the remote . The is the default . Thedefaultspeakersettingsare Power Indicator [ ] will turn greento for " Large " speakersat the front left / right , Thesemi - OSDsystemis also available , allowing confirmthat the unitison , andthe Main " Small " at all other positions , andfor the youto makeadjustmentsdirectly , by pressing Information Display [ ] will alsolight . Subwooferset as beingon . However , oncethe the appropriatebuttonson the front panelor DSPprocessingsystemis usedfor the first time remotecontrolfor the specificparameterto be Usingthe On - Screen Display for anyinput , the speakersettingswill auto - adjusted . Forexample , to changethe digital Whenmakingthe following adjustmentsy , ou maticallydefaultto " Small " at all positions input for anyof the sources , pressthe Digital mayfind iteasierto usethe AVR520 ' s on - with the subwooferset to " LFE . " Thedefault Select Button [ ] li _ i onthe front panelor screendisplaysystem . Theseeasy - to - readdis - remote . settingfor the surroundmodesis " Surround playsgive youa clearpictureof the current Off , " or two - channelstereo , although Dolby Tousethefull OSDmenusystem , pressthe statusof the unit and makeiteasyto see Digitalor DTSwill automaticallybeselectedas OSD Button I _ . Whenthe menuis on the which speakerd , elay , inputor digital selection appropriatewhen a sourcewith digital encod - screen , pressthe A / v Buttons I _ t until the youare making . ing is in use . on - screenI _ cursoris nextto the itemyouwish Toviewthe on - screenmenus , makecertainyou to adjust , and then pressthe Set Button Beforeusingthe unit , youwill probablywant havemadea connectionfromthe Video to adjustthat item . Notethat the menuswill to changethe settingsfor most inputssothat Monitor Out Jack _ onthe rear panelto remainon thescreenfor 20 seconds , andthen theyare properlyconfiguredto reflectthe use the compositeor S - Videoinput of yourTVor theywill " time - out " and disappearfromthe of digital or analoginputs , the typeof speakers projector . In orderto viewtheAVR520 ' sdis - screenT . hetime - out maybeincreasedto as installedandthe surroundmodespecificsof plays , the correctvideosourcemustbeselected muchas 50 secondsby going to the your hometheatersystem . 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System Configuration since the AVR 520 memorizes the settings for until the word ANALOG appears . Whenthe them to outputs , you must first be at the IN / OUT SETUP menu . Pressthe • each input individually , you will need to make correctinput sourceappears , pressthe • but - these adjustments for each input used . ton _ oncesothat the • cursorappearsnext Button _ until the on - screen • cursor is However , once they are made , further adjust - to BACK TO MASTER MENU , and press pointing to the VIDEO 4 line . Press the • ment is only required when system components the Set Button Ii _ . Button _ so that the word 0 UT is high - are changed . lighted . Note that the Input / Output Status Tochangethe digital input at anytime using Indicator [ ] between the S and Composite the discretefunction buttonsandthe semi - OSD Tomakethis processasquick and aseasyas video jacks will turn red , indicating that the possible , we suggestthat you usethe full - OSD system , pressthe Digital Input Select analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs . Button [ ] _ onthe front panelor the systemwith the on - screenmenus , and step SurroundSetup througheachinput . Onceyouhavecompleted remote . Within five seconds , makeyour input Oncethe basicinputsetup hasbeencompleted , the settingsfor the first input , manysettings selectionusingthe Selector buttonson the maybeduplicatedfor the remaininginputs . It is front panel [ ] or the A / • _ Buttonson the nextstep is to setthe surroundmodeyou also a good ideato set the configurationdata the remoteuntilthe desireddigital or analog wishto usewith an input . Sincesurround in the order theseitemsare listedin the inputisshowninthe Main Information modesare a matter of personaltaste , feelfree MASTER menu , assomesettingsrequirea Display [ ] and inthe lowerthird of the video to selectanymodeyouwish - youmaychange it later . However , to makeit easierto establish specificentry in a priormenuitem . Remember displayconnectedto theAVR520 . Pressthe the initial parametersfor theAVR520 , it is best that oncethe settingsare madefor one input , Set Button li _ to enterthe new digital input theymust bemadefor all other input sources assignment . to selectDolbyPro LogicII or Logic7 for most in yoursystem . analoginputsand DolbyDigitalfor inputscon - An exclusiveHarmanKardonfeatureis the abil - nectedto digital sources . In the caseof inputs Input Setup ity to switchfront panelcoaxialdigitalaudio suchas a CDPlayerT , apeDeckorTuner , you Thefirst stepin configuringthe AVR520 is to and analogaudio / videojacksfrom their normal maywishto set the modeto Stereo ( " Surround configureeachinput . Whenusingthe full - OSD useasinputsto output connectionssothat off " ) asthey are nottypicallyusedwith multi - systemto makethe setup adjustmentsp , ress portablerecordingdevicesmayeasilybecon - channelprogrammaterial , where it is unlikely the OSD Button _ onceso that the MA S - nected . On theAVR520 , the Digital Coax 3 that surround - encodedmaterialwill beused . TER menu ( Figure1 ) appears . Notethat the Jack [ ] is normallyan input , but this mayalso Alternativelyt , he Logic7 Musicmodeis a good • cursorwill be nextto the IN / OUT beswitchedto a digital output for usewith choicefor stereo - onlysourcematerial . CD - R / RWdecks , MD recordersor otherA / V SETUP line . Pressthe Set Button _ to enterthe menuandthe I N / 0 U T S ET UP recordersT . o changethe jack to anoutput , It is easiestto completethe surroundsetup menu ( Figure2 ) will appearonthe screen . pressthe A / • Buttons _ while the usingthe fulI - OSDon - screenmenus . Fromthe I N / 0 UT S ET UP menuison the screen Pressthe 4 / • Buttons _ _ until the MASTER menu ( Figure1 ) , pressthe A / V untilthe • cursoris nextto COAXIAL 3 . desiredinput nameappearsin the highlighted Buttons _ until the • cursoris nextto the SURROUND SELECT menu . Pressthe video , aswell as beingindicatedin the front Thenpressthe 4I • Buttons _ _ so that panel Input Indicators [ ] by thegreen LED the word OUT is highlightedN . otethat the Set Button _ sothat the S UR R0 UN D nextto the desiredinput name . If the input will Input / Output Status Indicator [ ] will turn SELECT menu ( Figure3 ) ison the screen . usethe standardleft / fightanaloginputs , no red , indicatingthat the jack is now a record f * SURROUND SELECT * furtheradjustmentis needed . output . SURR MODE : m 6.1 / 7,1 • DOLBY r NOTE : A signalwill besentto this jack only DTS * IN / OUT SETUP * LOGIC 7 whenthe input selectedfor usebythe AVR520 DSP ( SURR ) • NPUT is digital . Digital signalswill bepassedthrough STEREO DIGITAL IN : _ COAXIAL 3 : HEm OUT regardlessof their format , andwhich digital BACK TO MASTER MENU VIDEO 4 : mm _ 1 OUT input ( optical or coax ) they arefed from . BACK TO MASTER MENU k . Howevera , nalogsignalsare not convertedto digital , andthe format of the signal ( e . g . , PCM , Figure 3 DolbyDigitalor DTS ) maynot bechanged . Thefirst line onthe SURROUND Selectionof the front paneljacksas an output Figure 2 SELECT menuallowsyouto configurethe will remaineffectiveas long astheAVR520 is AVRfor eitherstandard5 . 1 or advanced on . Oncethe unit is turned off , the jackswill If youwishto associateoneof the digital 6.1 / 7.1 operation . With the on - screen • cursor revertto their normaluseas aninput when the inputswith the selectedinput source , pressthe at the SURR MODE line , pressthe Set unit is turned on again . • Button _ on the remotewhile the Button _ andthen pressthe 4 or • IN / OUT SETUP menu ( Figure2 ) is on Buttons qi _ sothat 5.1 is highlighted Thefront panelanalogVideo 4 Inputs [ ] are the screen , and note that the on - screencursor if youhavefive surroundspeakersinstalledo , r normallysetas an inputfor usewith cam - will dropdown to the DIGITAL IN line . 6.1 / 7.1 if you haveone or two speakers corders , videogamesand other portable Pressthe 4 / • Buttons _ _ until the connectedto the SurroundBack Preamp audio / videoproducts , but theymaybeswitched nameof the desireddigital input appears . To Outputs _ through optional , externalpower to an output for connectionto portable returnto the analoginput , pressthe buttons amplifiers . audio / videorecordersT . otemporarilyswitch 20 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
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System Configuration Making this selectionwill setthe surround The Night modeis a featureof DolbyDigital processingwhena DTSdata streamis selected . modeoptionsfor theAVRso that onlythe cor - that usesspecialprocessingto preservethe Whenthe 6.1 / 7.1 modeis selected , the DTS - ES rect modesfor the numberof speakersin your dynamicrangeandfull intelligibility of a movie Discretemodewill automaticallybeactivated specificsystemwill beavailable . Shouldyou soundtrack while reducingthe peaklevel . This whena DTSsourcewith the ESDiscrete " flag " is in use . In thesecasesthe DTS - ESMode changeyour systemand add additionalspeak - preventsabruptly loudtransitionsfrom disturb - ersat a later date , it is importantto changethis ing others , without reducingthe sonicimpact of Indicator [ ] will light . Whena non - ESDTS setting sothat advancedsurroundmodessuch a digitalsource . Notethat the Night modeis discis in use , you mayselectthe DTS - ESMatrix as Logic7 / 7.1 and DTS - ES6 . 1 Discreteand only availablewhen speciallyencodedDolby modethrough this menuto createa full eight - Matrix will be available . Digitalsignalsare played . speakersurroundmode . Seepage26 for a completeexplanationof the DTSmodes . Whenthe desiredselectionis made , pressthe Toadjustthe Night modesettingfor aninput Set Button @ to continuewith the setup from the menu , makecertainthat the • cursor Onthe L o g i c 7 menu , the selectionchoices is onthe NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu . madewith the _ / • Buttons qi ] _ onthe and configuration . Next , press , / • Buttons _ to choose remoteare determinedbywhetherthe 5.1or Oncethe setting is madefor 5.1 or 6.1 / 7.1 betweenthe followingsettings , astheyappear 6.1 / 7.1 speakeroutput configurationis in use . operation , the defaultsurroundmodefor an in the on - screendisplay : In eithercase , the selectionof a Logic7 mode input should beset . Eachof the remainingfive enablesHarmanKardon'sexclusiveLogic7 pro - lineson the menu ( Figure3 ) containsthe vari - OFF : WhenOFF is highlighted , the Night cessingto createfully enveloping , multichannel modewill not function . surroundfrom eithertwo - channelStereoor oussurroundmodecategories , and within Matrix - encodedprogrammingsuchasVHScas - those menusyou maychooseone of the sub - modes . Notethat the list of specificsub - modes MID : WhenMID is highlighted , a mild com - settes , laserdiscsor televisionbroadcastspro - in somecategorieswill varyaccordingto pressionwill beapplied . ducedwith Dolbysurround . whether 5.1or 6.1 / 7.1 operationis chosen . In addition , someof the modesavailablein the MAX : WhenMAX is highlighted , a more In the 5.1configurationyoumayselectthe AVR520will not appearunlessa digitalsource severecompressionalgorithmwill beapplied . Logic7 / 5.1 Music , Cinemaor Enhancedmodes . is selectedand playingthe correctbitstream . Theywork bestwith two - channelmusic , sur - round - encodedprogramsor standardtwo - We recommendthat youselectthe MID set - Toselectthe modethat will beusedasthe ini - ting asa starting point and changeto the channelprogrammingof anytype , respectively . tial defaultfor an input , first pressthe A / • MAX setting later , if desired . Whenthe 6.1 / 7.1 modeis selected , only the Buttons _ until the on - screencursoris next Musicand Cinemamodesare available , andthe to the desiredmode'smastercategoryname . Notethat the Night modemaybeadjusted output will bein a full eight - channelsound Next , pressthe Set Button @ to viewthe directlyanytime that a DolbyDigitalsourceis field . Notethat the Logic7 modesarenot sub - menu . Pressthe , / • Buttons qi _ to availablewheneither DolbyDigitalor DTS playingbypressingthe Night Button li _ ! _ . scrollthroughthe availablechoicesa , nd then Whenthe button is pressed , the phrase Digitalsoundtracksare in use . Seepages26 pressthe • Button _ sothat the cursoris D - RANGE will appearin the lower third of and 27for a completeexplanationof the DSP nextto BACK TO MASTER MENU to the videoscreenand in the Main Information Surroundmodes . continuethe setup process . DisplayI _ . Pressthe A / v Button i _ ) with - Onthe DSP ( SURR ) menu , the selection in threesecondsto selectthe desiredsetting . On the Do i by menu ( Figure4 ) , the selection choicesmadewith the _ / • Buttons _ onthe remoteselectfrom one of the DSPsur - choicesincludeDolbyDigital , DolbyProLogicII Whenall settingsfor the surroundsetup have Music , DolbyProLogicII Cinema , DolbyPro beenmade , pressthe A / v Buttons _ so round modesthat aredesignedfor usewith that the • cursoris nextto BACK TO LogicII Emulationand Dolby3 Stereo . A com - two - channelstereoprogramsto createa variety plete explanationof thesemodesis found on MAS TE R MEN U , and pressthe Set Button of soundfield presentationsT . he choicesavail - to returnto the Ma s t e r menu . ableare Hall 1 , Hall2 , Theater , VMAxNearand Page26 . Notethat whenthe DolbyDigital VMAxFar . The Hall andTheatermodesare modeis selectedthereare additionalsettings availablefor the Night mode . Onthe DTS menu , the selectionchoicesmade designedfor multichannelinstallations , while with the _ i / • Buttons _ on the remote thetwo VMAxmodesare optimizedfor usein are determinedbya combinationof the type of deliveringa full surroundfield when onlythe DTSprogrammaterialin useand whetherthe front left andfront right speakersare installed . • MODE : _ 5.1 or 6.1 / 7.1 speakeroutput configurationis Seepages26and 27 for a completeexplana - tion of the DSPsurroundmodes . NIGHT : OFF MID MAX in use . Wheneitherof the speakerconfigura - tions is in use , you mayselecteitherthe Neo : 6 BACK TO MASTER MENU Musicor Neo : 6Cinemamodewhen ananalog Onthe S T E RE O menu , the selectionchoices sourceis playingto deliveran enhanced5 . 1 - madewith the _ / • Buttonsqi ] _ on the channelsoundfield . remotemayeitherturn the surroundprocessing off for a traditional two - channelstereopresen - Figure4 tation , or select5 Stereo or 7 Stereo Whenthe 5.1 configurationis in usetheAVR dependingonwhetherthe 5.1 or 6.1 / 7.1 out - will automaticallyselectthe 5.1 versionof DTS put is in use . Thelatter modesfeed a two - chan - 21 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION | !
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System Configuration nel presentation to all speakers , regardless of ersare used , with no centeror surroundspeak - Whenthe SPEAKER SETUP menufirst the number of speakers in use . See page 27 for ers , VMAx isa good alternativemode . a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 appears , the on - screencursor • will beat the Stereo modes . After the selections are made on top of the list of speakerpositions , pointing Whenyouhavecompletedyour selectionfor towardthe LEFT / RIGHT line , whichsets the Dolby , DTS , Logic 7 , DSP ( Surround ) or the centerchannel , pressthe • Button on the remoteto movethe cursorto stereo menus , press the A / v Buttons _ so the configurationfor thefront left and right that the cursor moves to the B A CK T O SURROUND . speakersI . f youwishto makea changeto the MASTER MENU line and presssthe Set front speakersc ' onfiguration , pressthe < / • Button _ . Buttons qi ] _ _ so that eitherLARGE or Pressthe < / • Buttons _ _ onthe remote SMAL L appears , matchingthe appropriate to selectthe optionthat bestdescribesthe sur - Speaker Setup descriptionfromthe definitionsshownabove . roundspeakersin yoursystembasedon the This menu tells the AVR 520 which type of speakerdefinitionsshownon this page . speakers are in use . This is important as it WhenSMAL L isselected , low - frequency adjusts the settings that determine which soundswill besentonlyto the subwooferout - WhenS MA L L is selected , low - frequency surroundchannelsoundswill besentto the speakers receive low - frequency ( bass ) informa - put . If youchoosethis option andthereis no tion . For each of these settings use the subwooferconnected , youwill not hearanylow - subwooferoutput only . If youchoosethis L A RG E setting if the speakers for a frequencysoundsfromthefront channels . option andthere is no subwooferconnected , particular position are traditional full - range youwill not hearanylow frequencysounds loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing WhenL A RGE isselected , a full - rangeoutput from thesurroundspeakers . sounds below 100Hz . Usethe SMALL set - will besentto thefront left andfront right ting for smaller , frequency - limited satellite outputs . Dependingonthe choicemadein WhenLARGE is selected , a full - rangeoutput the SUBWOOFER line in this menu , bass speakers that do not reproduce sounds below will besentto the surroundchanneloutputs , 100Hz . Note that when " small " speakers are informationmayalsobedirectedto the front and NOsurroundchannelsignalswill besent used , a subwoofer is required to reproduce left / right speakersa , subwooferor both . to the subwooferoutput . low - frequency sounds . Remember that the WhenN ON E is selected , surround - sound " large " and " small " descriptions do not refer When you have completed your selection for the to the actual physical size of the speakers , but front channel , pressthe • Button _ on the informationwill be split betweenthe front left remote to move the cursor to CENTER . to their ability to reproduce low - frequency and front right outputs . Foroptimal perform - sounds . If you are in doubt as to which category ancewhenno surroundspeakersare in use , the describes your speakers , consult the specifica - Pressthe < / • Buttonsqi _ on the remote Dolby3 Stereomodeshouldbeused . tions in the speakers ' owner's manual , or ask to selecttheoptionthat bestdescribeysoursystem , your dealer . basedonthespeakedrefinitionsshownbelow . Ifthe 6.1 / 7.1 configurationhasbeenselected in the SURROUND SELECT menu , an After the selections are made on the Dolby WhenSMALL is selected , low - frequency additionalconfigurationline is availableon the DTS , Logic 7 DSP ( Surr ) or stereo menus , press centerchannelsoundswill besentonlyto the menuscreento set the speakertypefor the A / v Buttons ( i _ t , so that the cursor moves subwooferoutput . If youchoosethis optionand speakersconnectedto the Surround Back totheBACK TO MASTER MENU line thereis nosubwooferconnected , youwill not Preamp Outputs _ throughan optional , and press ther Set Button li _ ! . hearlow - frequencysoundsfromthe center externalpower amplifier . Thechoicesand pro - channelspeaker . cedurefor configurintghesespeakersare iden - tical to thoseshownabovefor the mainsur - It is easiestto enterthe propersettingsfor the speakersetupthrough the SPEAKER WhenLARGE is selected , a full - rangeoutput round speakers . SETUP menu ( Figure5 ) . If that menuis not will besentto the centerspeakeroutput , and alreadyon yourscreenfrom the prioradjust - NOcenterchannelsignalwill besentto the Whenyou havecompletedyourselectionfor the ments , pressthe OSDButton _ to bring up subwooferoutput . surroundchannelsp , ressthe • Button _ on the remoteto movethecursorto SUBWOOFER . the MASTER MENU ( Figure1 ) , and then pressthe • Button _ twice so that the cur - NOTE : If youchooseLogic7 asthe surround sor isonthe SPEAKER SETUP line . At modefor the particularinput sourcefor which Pressthe < / • Buttons _ _ on the this point , pressthe Set Button li _ to bring youare configuringyour speakerst , he AVR520 remoteto selectthe option that bestdescribes upthe SPEAKER SETUP menu ( Figure5 ) . will not makethe LARGEoption availablefor your system . the centerspeakerT . hisis dueto the require - f UP * • SPEAKER SET mentsof Logic7 processing , and doesnot indi - Thechoicesavailablefor the subwooferposi - catea problemwith your receiver . tion will dependonthe settingsfor the other , LEFT / RIGHT : _ CENTER speakersp , articularlythe front left / right posi - SURROUND : _ SURR BACK tions . WhenNONE is selected , no signalswill be SUBWOOFER : SPEAKER RESET : _ ON sentto the center - channeol utput . Thereceiver X - OVER FREQ : MBEO uHZ will operatein a " phantom " centerchannel Ifthe front left / right speakersareset to BACK TO MASTER N modeand center - channeilnformationwill SMA L L , the subwooferwill automaticallybe besentto the left and right front channel set to SUB , which isthe " on " position . Figure5 outputs . Whenonly front left and right speak - 22 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION | !
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System Configuration If the front left / right speakersareset to q O H z or 6 O Hz to matchthe typical delaytime is figured as 10 - 5 = 5 . Thus , L A RGE , three options areavailable : crossoverpointsof full rangespeakers . in this example , the delaytimefor Dolby Choosethe option that is closestto your Digitalshould beset at five milliseconds . • If no subwooferis connectedto the speakers'design . AVR520 , pressthe , / I _ Buttons _ b . Whensettingthe delaytime for the Pro • Whenthe front speakershavebeensetto on the remoteso that NONE appearsin Logicmode , takethe result of the sub - S MA L L , the crossovecr hoicesare the on - screenmenu . Whenthis option is traction and add 15to obtain the opti - 6 O H z or 10 O H z to matchthe typical selected , all bassinformationwill berouted mal delaytime . Forexample , if the front crossoverpointsof the smallerspeakers to the front left / right " main " speakers . speakersare ten feet awayandthe sur - usedin satellitespeakersystemsC . hoose roundspeakersarefive feet away , the • If a subwooferis connectedto theAVR520 , the option that is closestto your speakers ' optimal delaytime is figured as you havethe option to havethe front design . 10 - 5 + 15 = 20 . Thus , in this example , the left / right " main " speakersreproducebass ProLogicdelayshouldbeset at twenty When all speaker selections have been made , frequenciesat all times , and havethe sub - milliseconds . press the • Button q _ t and then the Set wooferoperateonly whentheAVR520 is Button Ii _ to return to the Master being usedwith a digitalsourcethat con - NOTE : TheDTS , Logic7 and DSPmodesusea menui tainsa dedicatedLowFrequencyEffects , or fixed , nonadjustabledelaytime . LFEsoundtrackT . hisallowsyouto useboth Delay Settings your main andsubwooferspeakersto take TheDolbyDigital modealso includesa separate If DolbyDigitalor DolbyProLogicis selectedas advantageof the specialbasscreatedfor settingfor the CenterChannelDelaymode , certainmovies . Press _ i / I _ Buttons the surroundmodefor an input , youmayneed sincethe discretenature of thesesignalsmakes to adjustthe delaytime setting . Notethat the _ onthe remotesothat S UB the locationof the center - channeslpeakermore delaytime is not adjustablefor anyothermodes . ( LFE ) appearsin theon - screenmenu . critical . Tocalculatethe delayfor the center • If a subwooferis connectedand youwishto channel , measurethe distancefromthe pre - Dueto the differentdistancesbetweenthe useit for bassreproductionin conjunction ferredlisteningpositionin the centerof the listeningpositionfor thefront - channelspeakers with the mainfront left / right speakers , roomto both the center - channeslpeakerand and the surroundspeakerst , he amountof time regardlessof the type of programsourceor eitherthe left or right speaker . it takesfor soundto reachyour earsfrom the Surroundmodeyouare listeningto , press front versussurroundspeakersdiffers . Youmay the _ / I _ Buttons li _ ) _ on the remote Ifthe distancesare equal , nofurther adjustment compensatefor this differencethrough the use so that S UB L F E + L / R appearsin is requiredand thecenterdelayshouldbeset to of the delaysettingsto adjustthe timing for the on - screenmenu . Whenthis option is zero . If the distanceto the front speakersis the speakerplacementand acousticconditions selected , a full - rangesignalwill besentto greaterthan the distanceto the centerspeaker , in yourlisteningroomor hometheater . the front left / right " main " speakersa , nd the youmaywishto repositionthe speakersby subwooferwill receivethe bassfrequencies movingthe front left and front right speakers Thefactorysettingis appropriatefor most underfrequencyselectedin the nextoption closerto the listeningpositionor the center rooms , but someinstallationscreatean uncom - setting onthis menu , as describedbelow . speakerfurtherawayfromthe listeningposition . mon distancebetweenthefront and surround speakersthat maycausethe arrivalof front - Whenyouhavecompletedyourselectionforthe If repositioningof the speakersis not possible , channelsoundsto becomedisconnectedfrom subwooferp , ressthe • button _ onthe adjustthe centerdelaytime , addingone milli - surround - channesl ounds . remoteto changethe cursorto S UB X - secondof center - channedl elayfor everyfoot OV ER F REQ . Thesubwoofercrossoverset - closerto the listeningpositionthe center Toresynchronizethe front andsurroundchan - ting mayonly beadjustedusingthe on - screen speakeris than the front speakers . Forexample , nels , follow thesesteps : displaysystem . if the front left and front right speakersare each 10feet fromthe listeningpositionand the 1 . Measurethe distancefromthe listening At this line , youwill selectthe frequencyat center - channeslpeakeris 8 feet away , the delay positionto the front speakers . which bassinformationis directedto the is figured as 10 - 8 = 2 , suggestingan optimal Subwoofer Output i _ . Thechoicesavailable centerdelayof 2 milliseconds . 2 . Measurethe distancefromthe listening will dependonthe setting madepreviouslyfor positionto the surroundspeakers . the front left / right speakersW . henmaking Toset the delaytime for a specificinput , theseselectionsc , hoosethe crossovefrrequency the DELAY ADdUST menu ( Figure6 ) 3 . Subtractthe distanceto the surroundspeak - that is closestto that of yourfront left / right shouldbevisibleon youron - screendisplay . If ersfromthe distanceto the front speakers . speakerso , r the upperfrequencylimit of your the systemis not alreadyat that point , press subwoofer . Thisfigure is normallyprintedin the the OSD Button I _ to bring upthe MAS - a . Whensettingthe delaytimefor the owner'smanualor data sheetfor the speakers ; TER MENU , pressthe • Button _ three DolbyDigitalsurroundmodes , the opti - or consultthe speaker'smanufacturer . timesor until the on - screen • cursoris pointing maldelaytime is the resultof that sub - atthe DELAY ADdUST line . Pressthe traction . Forexample , if the front speak - • Whenthe front speakershavebeensetto Set Button _ to callup the menu . ersareten feet awayand the surround L A RGE , the crossoverchoicesare speakersare five feet away , the optimal 23 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION i i
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System Configuration tive to the referencevolumelevel , and in Beforebeginningthe output leveladjustment * * DELAY ADJUS - x _ processm , akecertainthat all speakerconnec - the Speaker / ChannelInput Indicators tions havebeenproperlymade . Thesystem [ ] where the lettersfor the channebl eing CENTER DELAY : 5MS • SURR DELAY : 10MS volume shouldbeset to the levelthat youwill adjustedwill flashto indicatefrom which channelthe testtone should beheard . As useduringa typicallisteningsession . Finally , BACK TO MASTER MENU makecertainthat the BalanceControl [ ] is the adjustmentproceeds , a few thingswill set to the center " 12 o'clock " position . happensimultaneously : • Thechannepl ositionbeing adjustedwill UsingEzSet flash inthe Speaker / ChannelInput HarmanKardon'sexclusiveEzSetremotemakes Figure 6 Indicators [ ] . If the test noiseis heard it possibleto quicklyand accuratelysetthe from a channeol ther than the one shown If the DolbyDigitalmodeis selected , the AVR520 ' s output levelswithout the useof a inthe Indicator , thereisan errorinthe CENTER DELAY line is wherethe first sound pressuremeter , althoughmanualadjust - speakerconnectionsIf . this isthe case , ment is alsoavailable . However , for the easiest adjustmentis made . In that case , pressthe 4II _ pressthe TestButton _ TWICEto Buttons qi ] _ until the numbercalculated set - up , follow thesestepswhileseatedin the stopthe adjustment . Then , turn the unit usingthe formulashownaboveappearsin the listeningpositionthat will be usedmost often : off andverifythat all speakersare con - display . Whenthe C EN TE R D EL AY is nectedto the properOutputs Make certain that all speaker positions entered , pressthe • Button _ onceto qi _ ] Hi _ qi _ and that anyconnections have been properly configured for their moveto the next line . madeto rearsurroundspeakerspowered " large " or " small " settings ( as outlined by optionalamplifiersthrough the above ) and turn off the OSDsystem if it is Whenthe C EN TE R D EL AY is set , or if Preamp Outputs _ are correct . in use . the DolbyProLogicII modeis selected , the I _ • Asthe individualchannelsare set , the cursorwill beat the SURR DELAY line so 2 , Adjustthe volumeso that it is at - t5 , as channelnameandthe adjustmentoffset that the delayfor the surroundspeakersmay shownin the on - screendisplayor Main will appearin theon - screendisplay ( if beset . Pressthe _ i / I _ Buttons _ until Information Display I _ 1 . connected ) andthe Main Information the numbercalculatedusingthe formula Display I _ 1 . Whilethe level is changing , 3 , Holdthe remotein front of you at arm's shownaboveappearsinthe display . Whenthe the Program / SPLIndicator _ will length , beingsurenot to coverthe EzSet delaysettingsare complete , pressthe • changecolorsto reflectthe output level SensorMicrophone _ at thetop of Button _ oncesothat the cursoris nextto in relationto the reference . A red indica - the remote . the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and tion showsthat the levelis too high , pressthe Set Button _ to returnto the whilean amberindicationshowsthat the 4 , Pressand holdthe SPLIndicator Select MASTER menu . levelis too low . Whenthe indicatoris Button _ for threeseconds . Releaseit green , the level is correct , and thetest whenthe Program / SPLIndicator Output Level Adjustment noisewill moveto the nextchannel . stopsflashing andand remainslit . Within Output leveladjustmentis a keypart of the five seconds , pressthe 5 Button I [ 1 _ ) on • Whileadjustmentsare beingmade , the configurationof anysurround - soundproduct . It the remoteif yoursystemis configuredfor red LEDunderthe AVR Selector is particularlyimportantfor a digital receiver will flash . Thisis normal , and indicates 5.1 operationwith standardspeakersor suchas theAVR520 , as correctoutputs ensure the 7 Button _ onthe remoteif your that EzSeits operating . that youhearsound trackswith the proper systemis configuredfor 6.1 / 7.1 operation directionalityand intensity . After the test noise has circulated once with a full speakercomplementincluding through each channel , it will send the tone rearsurroundspeakers . Oncethe correct IMPORTANTNOTE : Listenersare often con - to each channel once again , to verify the channelconfigurationbutton hasbeen fusedabout the operationof the surround settings . pressedthe testnoisewill beheardfrom channels . Whilesomeassumethat sound thefront left speaker . Aftertwo completecirculationsof the shouldalwaysbe comingfrom eachspeaker , most of thetime therewill be little or no tone , the levelsare set . TheProgram / SPL At this point , EzSewt ill take over , adjusting sound in the surroundchannelsT . hisis Indicator _ will remaingreenat each the output levelof eachchannelso that channel . Uponcompletionof the second becausethey areonly usedwhena movie whenthe processis completeall levelswill director or sound mixerspecificallyplaces circulation , the Program / SPLIndicator beequaland at the set referencepoint . will flash greentwice and then go soundthere to createambience , a special Thisprocessmaytake a few minutes , effect or to continueaction fromthe front of out . Thetone will stop andthe AVR520 dependingonthe extent of adjustment will returnto normaloperation . the room to the rear . Whenthe output levels required . are properlyset , it is normalfor surround If youfind that the output levelschosenby 6 , Duringthe adjustment , youwill seethe speakersto operateonly occasionally . EzSetareeither uncomfortablylow or high , you locationof the channelposition being Artificially increasingthe volume to the rear mayrepeatthe procedure . Returnto Step2 and adjustedappearin the on - screen speakersmaydestroythe illusion of an adjustthe mastervolumeeither slightlyhigher display ( if connected ) in the Main envelopingsound field that duplicatesthe way or lowerto accommodateyourparticularroom Information Display _ ' _ , alternating youhearsoundina movietheaterorconcerthall . layoutand yourtastes . Youmayrepeatthis pro - with a readoutof the output setting , rela - 24 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION | !
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System Configuration heardwill beshownin the lower third of the cedure as many times as necessary to achieve a Aftercheckingfor speakerplacement , let the videoscreenand in the Main Information desired result . In order to prevent possible test noisecirculateagain , and listento see which channelssoundlouderthan the others . damage to your hearing or your equipment , we Display [ ] . Whilethe test noiseis circulating , emphasize that you should avoid setting the Usingthe front left speakeras a reference , the properchannelpositionwill alsobe master volume above 0dB . pressthe , / • Buttons ( i _ _ on the indicatedin the Speaker / ChannelInput remoteto bringall speakersto the samevol - Indicators [ ] by a blinkingletter within the ume level . Whenoneof the , / • buttonsis correctchannel . Manual Output Level Adjustment Outputlevelsmayalso beadjustedmanually , pushed , the test noisecirculationwill pauseon eitherto set them to a specificlevelwith an the channelbeingadjustedto give youtime to Toadjustthe output level , pressthe _ / • Buttons li _ until the desiredlevelis SPLmeter , or to makefinetuning adjustments makethe adjustment . Whenyou releasethe button , the circulationwill resumeafterfive to the levelsobtained usingthe EzSetremote . shownin the displayor on screen . Oncethe seconds . buttonsare released , the test noisewill begin f * CHANNEL ADJUST * to circulateagainin five seconds . FRONT LEFT : BdB Continueto adjustthe individualchannelsuntil SB RIGHT : OdB the volumelevelsoundsthe samefrom each Whenall channelshavethe sameoutput level , CENTER : BdB FRONT RIGHT : BdB speaker . Notethat adjustmentsshould bemade pressthe Test Tone Selector _ button SURR RIGHT : BdB SURR LEFT : BdB with the _ i / • Buttons li _ on the remote againto completethe process . CHANNEL RESET : OFF ON only , NOTthe mainvolumecontrols . If youare TEST TIME : OFF ON BACK TO MASTER MENU usinga sound - pressurelevel ( SPL ) meterfor NOTE : Outputleveladjustmentis not available for the VMAxor SurroundOff mode . preciseleveladjustment , set the volumesothat the meterreads75dB , C - WeightingSlow . Figure 7 Additional Input Adjustments Youmayalso adjustthe output levelsmanually After oneinput hasbeenadjustedfor Surround Manual output level adjustment is most easily while usingthe levelindicationfeatureof the mode , digital input ( if any ) , speakertype , and done through the CHANNEL ADJUST EzSetremote . Toactivatethe sensorand indica - output levels , go backto the T N / 0 UT menu ( Figure 7 ) . If you are already at the main SETUP line onthe PIASTER MENU and tor , simplypressand releasethe Program / SPL menu , press the • Button _ until the on - Indicator Button _ on the remotewhile enterthe settingsfor eachinput that youwill screen • cursor is next to the C HA NN E L the testtone is circulating . TheProgram / SPL use . In mostcases , only the digital input and ADd UST line . If you are not at the main Indicator _ will changecolorto indicate surroundmodewill bedifferentfrom oneinput menu , press the OSD Button I _ to bring up the level . Adjustthe levelusingthe _ / • to the next , while the speakertype , crossover the MASTER MENU ( Figure 1 ) , and then Buttons _ until the LEDlights green frequency , Night modeandoutput levelset - press the • Button _ four times so that the for allchannelsW . henit isred , the levelistoo tingswill usuallybethe sameandmay be on - screen • cursor is next to the C HA NN E L high ; when it isamber , the level istoo low . quicklyenteredby enteringthe samedata used ADd UST line . Press the Set Button qi _ to Pressthe SPLIndicator Select _ button for the original input . bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu whenyou arefinishedto turn the sensorand ( Figure 7 ) to the screen . Indicatoroff . Oncethe settingsoutlinedonthe previous pageshavebeenmade , theAVR520 is ready As soonasthe new menuappears , youwill NOTE : The subwooferoutput levelis not for operation . Whilethere aresomeadditional heara test noisecirculatefromspeakerto adjustableusingthe testtone . Tochangethe settingsto bemade , theseare bestdone after speakerin a clockwisedirectionaroundthe subwooferlevel , follow the stepsfor Output youhavehad anopportunityto listento a vari - room . Thetest noisewill playfor two seconds LevelTrimAdjustmenton page32 . ety of sourcesanddifferentkinds of program in eachspeakerbeforecirculating , anda blink - material . Theseadvancedsettingsare described ing on - screencursorwill appearnextto the Whenall channelshaveanequalvolume level , on pages34to 35 of this manual . In addition , nameof eachspeakerlocationwhenthe sound the adjustmentis complete . Toexit this menu , anyof the settingsmadein the initial configu - is at that speaker . pressthe A / • Buttons _ until the on - rationof the unit maybechangedat anytime . screen • cursoris nextto the B AC K T O As youadd new or differentsourcesor speak - NOTE : Rememberto verifythat the speakers MASTER MENU line , and then pressthe ers , or if youwishto changea settingto better havebeenproperlyconnected . Asthe testnoise Set Button _ to returnto the PIASTER reflect yourlisteningtaste , simplyfollow the circulates , listento makecertainthat the sound menu i instructionsfor changingthe settingsfor that comesfromthe speakerpositionshownin the parameterasshownin this section . Main Information Display I _ . If the sound Theoutput levelsmayalso beadjustedat any from a speakerlocationdoesNOTmatchthe time usingthe remotecontroland semi - OSD Havingcompletedthe setup andconfiguration position indicatedinthe display , turn the system . Toadjustthe output levelsin this fash - processfor yourAVR520 , youare about AVR520off usingthe Main Power Switch ion , pressthe Test Button _ . As soonas to experiencethe finest in musicand home - [ ] and checkthe speakerwiring or connec - the button is pressedt , he testtone will begin theaterlistening . Enjoy ! tionsto externalpower amplifiersto makecer - to circulateasindicatedearlierT . he correct tain that eachspeakeris connectedto the cor - channelfromwhich the test noiseshouldbe rect outputterminal . 25 SYSTEMCONFIGURATION | I
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Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAYTIME RANGE DOLBYDIGITAL Availableonlywith digital input sourcesencodedwith DolbyDigitaldata . It providesupto five Center : 0 ms - 5 ms separatemainaudio channelsand a specialdedicatedLow - FrequencEy ffectschannel . Surround : 0 ms - 15ms DTS5 . 1 Whenthe speakerconfigurationis set for 5.1 - channeloperation , the DTS5 . 1 modeis Delaytime not adjustable availablewhen DVD , audio - onlymusicor laserdiscsencodedwith DTSdata are played . DTS5 . 1 providesupto five separatemain audiochannelsand a specialdedicated low - frequencychannel . DTS - ES6 . 1 Matrix Whenthe speakerconfigurationis set for 6.1 / 7.1 operation , playbackof a DTS - encodedprogram Delaytime not adjustable DTS - ES6 . 1 Discrete sourcewill automaticallytrigger the selectionof one of thetwo DTS - ESmodes . Newerdiscswith specialDTS - ESdiscreteencodingwill bedecodedto providesix discretef , ull - bandwidth channels plusa separatelow - frequencychannel . All other DTSdiscswill bedecodedusingthe DTS - ESMatrix mode , whichcreatesa 6.1 - channelsoundfield fromthe original 5.1 - channelsoundtrack . DOLBY PROLOGIC II 15ms - 30 ms DolbyProLogicII is the latestversionof DolbyLaboratory'sbenchmarksurroundtechnology MOVIE that decodesfull - range , discreteleft , centerright , right surroundand left surroundchannels MUSIC from eithermatrix surroundencodedprogramsand conventionalstereosourceswhen EMULATION an analoginput is in use . The DolbyPro LogicII Moviemodeis optimizedfor moviesoundtracks , while the ProLogicII Musicmodeshould beusedwith musicalselectionsT . he ProLogicII Emulationmodere - createsoriginal ProLogicprocessingfor those who preferthat presentation . Logic7 Cinema Exclusiveto HarmanKardonfor AV receiversL , ogic7 is an advancedmodethat extractsthe Delaytime not adjustable Logic7 Music maximumsurroundinformationfrom eithersurround - encodedprogramsor conventionalstereo Logic7 Enhance material . Dependingonthe numberof speakersin useand the selectionmadein the SURROUND SELECT menu , the " 5.1 " versionsof Logic7 modesareavailablewhenthe 5.1 option is chosen , while the " 7.1 " versionsof Logic7 producea full soundfield presentation , includingbacksurround speakerswhenthe " 6.117.1 " option is chosen . The Logic7 C ( or Cinema ) modeshould beused with anysourcethat containsDolbySurroundor similarmatrixencoding . Logic7 C delivers increasedcenter - channeilntelligibility , and moreaccurateplacementof soundswith fadesand pans that are muchsmootherand morerealisticthan with otherdecodingtechniques . TheLogic7 M or Musicmodeshouldbeusedwith analogor PCMstereosources . Logic7 M enhancesthe listening experienceby presentinga wider front soundstageand greaterrearambience . Both Logic7 modes also direct low - frequencyinformationto the subwoofer ( if installedand configured ) to deliver maximumbassimpact . The Logic7 E ( or Enhance ) mode , availableonly whenthe 5.1 option is chosen , is anextensionof the Logic7 modesthat is primarilyusedwith musicalprograms . Logic7 adds additional bassenhancementthat circulateslowfrequenciesin the 40Hzto 120Hzrangeto the front and surroundspeakersto delivera lesslocalizedsoundstagethat appearsbroaderandwider than whenthe subwooferisthe solesourceof bassenergy . DTSNeo : 6Cinema Thesetwo modesare availablewhenanyanalogsourceis playingto createa six - channel Delaytime not adjustable DTSNeo : 6Music surroundpresentationfrom conventionalMatrix - encodedand traditional StereosourcesS . elect the Cinemaversionof Neo : 6whena programwith anytypeof analogMatrix surroundencoding is present . Selectthe Musicversionof Neo : 6for optimal processingwhena nonencoded , two - channelstereoprogramis being played . DOLBY3 STEREO Nosurroundchannels Usesthe informationcontainedin a surround - encodedor two - channelstereoprogramto createcenter - channeilnformation . In addition , the informationthat is normallysentto the rear - channeslurroundspeakersis carefullymixedin with the front - left and front - right channelsfor increasedrealism . Usethis modewhenyouhavea center - channesl peaker but nosurroundspeakers . THEATER TheTHEATERmodecreatesa soundfield that resemblesthe acousticfeeling of a Delaytime not adjustable standardliveperformancetheater . 26 OPERATION
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Operation MODE FEATURES DELAYTIME RANGE - IALL1 Thetwo Hallmodescreatesoundfields that resemblea sma ( HALL1 ) or Delaytime not adjustable - IALL2 mediumsized ( HALL2 ) concerthall . VMAx Near Whenonlythe two front - channelloudspeakersareused , Harman's3atentedVMAxmode Nosurroundchannels VMAx Far deliversa three - dimensionasl oundspacewith the illusionof " phantom speakers " at the centerandsurroundpositions . TheVMAx N , or " Near Field " modeshouldbeselectedwhen your listeningpositionis lessthan five feet fromthe speakersT . heVMAx F , or " Far Field " mode should beselectedwhen your listeningpositionis greaterthan five feet fromthe speakers . TheVMAx modesare alsoavailableusingthe HeadphonesOutput L _ I . Whenheadphones are being used , the - - arFieldmodewill appearto pushthe soundfielc awayfrom yourears , reducingthe " inside the head " sensationoften experiencedwhenusingheadphones . 5 - ChannelStereo Thismodetakesadvantageof multiple speakersto placea stereosignalat both the front and Nodelayavailablein 7 - ChannelStereo backof a room . : ) ependingon whethertheAVRhasbeenconfiguredfor either 5.1or 6.1 / 7.1 these modes operation , oneof thesemodes , but not both , is availableat anytime . Idealfor playing _ nuslcin situationssuchas a party , it placesthe samesignalthis modeat the front - left andsurround - left , and front - right and surround - rightspeakersT . hecenterchannelis fed a summedmono mixof the in - phasematerialof the left anc rigkt channels . SURROUND Thismodeturns off all surroundprocessingandpresentsthe pureleft - and right - Nosurroundchannels OFF ( STEREO ) channelpresentationof two - channelstereoprograms . 27 OPERATION
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Operation Volume Control BasicOperation programmedT . ocancelthe Sleepfunction , Onceyouhavecompletedthe initial setupand pressand holdthe Sleep Buttonqi _ ) until • Adjustthe volumeto a comfortablelevel configurationof the AVR520 , it is simpleto the informationdisplayreturnsto normal usingthe front panelVolume Control [ ] or operateandenjoy . Thefollowing instructionswill brightness , the Sleepindicatornumbers remoteVolume UplDown _ O buttons . helpyoumaximizethe enjoymentof your new disappearandthe words SLEEP OFF receiver : appearin the Main Information Display l _ J . • Whenlisteningin the Stereomode , with the surroundcircuitsoff , the BalanceControl [ ] Turning the AVR520 On or Off Whenyouwill beawayfrom homefor an maybeusedto adjustthe relativesoundoutput • WhenusingtheAVR520for the firsttime , you extendedperiodof time it is alwaysa good betweenthe left front and right front speakers . mustpressthe Main Power Switch [ ] onthe ideato completelyturn the unit off with the front panelto turn the unit on . Thisplacesthe front panelMain PowerSwitch [ ] . • Totemporarilysilenceall speakeroutputs , unit ina Standbymode , as indicatedbythe pressthe Mute Button _ 11 _ . Thiswill ambercolorof the Power Indicator [ I € 1 . Once NOTE : All presetmemoriesare lost if the unit is interruptthe output to all speakersandthe the unitis in Standbyy , oumaybegina listening left turned off byusingthe Main Power headphonejack , but it will not affect any Switch [ ] for morethan two weeks . sessionbypressingthe System PowerControl recordingor dubbingthat maybein progress . [ ] onthefront panelortheAVR Selector 41 _ . Whenthe systemis muted , the MUTE Notethat the Power Indicator [ ] will turn SourceSelection Indicator [ ] will light in the Main green . Thiswill turn theunit onandreturnit to • To selecta source , pressanyof the Source Information Display E _ . Pressthe Mute the inputsourcethat waslast usedT . heunitmay Selector Buttonson the remote41 _ Buttons _ [ ] again to returnto normal alsobeturnedonfromStandbybypressingany operation . of the Input Selector buttonsontheremote 41 _ qI _ O ( _ ) _ ( _ ) or the Sourcebutton • Theinput sourcemayalso bechangedby • Duringa listeningsession , youmaywishto [ ] onthefront panel . pressingthefront - panel Input Source adjustthe Bass Control [ ] and Treble Selector Button [ ] . Eachpressof the button Control [ ] to suityour listeningtastesor NOTE : Afterpressingoneof the Input Selector will movethe input selectionthroughthe list of roomacoustics . Buttons I ! _ 4f _ to turn the uniton , pressthe availableinputs . AVRSelector I [ _ to setthe remotecontrolto • To set the output of the AVR 520 so that theAVR520functions . • Asthe input is changed , theAVR520 will the output is " flat , " with the tone controls de - automaticallyswitchto the digital input ( if activated , press the Tone Mode Button [ ] Toturn the unit off at the endof a listening selected ) , surroundmode , speakerconfigura - once or twice so that the words T o n e Ou t session , simplypressthe SystemPower tion , output levels , crossoverfrequencyand appear momentarily in the Main Information Control [ ] onthe front panelorthe Power night modestatusthat wereenteredduringthe Display [ ] . To return the tone controls to an Off Button q _ ] DQ onthe remote . Powerwill configurationprocessfor that source . active condition , press the Tone Mode [ ] but - beshut off to anyequipmentpluggedinto the ton once or twice so that the words T o n e rear panelSwitched AC Outlet _ andthe • Thefront panelVideo 4 Inputs [ ] maybe Tn momentarily appear in the Main Power Indicator [ ] will turn amber . usedto connecta devicesuchasa videogame Information Display I _ J . or camcorderto your homeentertainment Whenthe remoteis usedto turn the unit " off " systemon a temporarybasis . • Forprivatelistening , plugthe I / 4 " stereo it is actuallyplacingthe systemin a Standby phoneplugfrom a pairof stereoheadphones mode , as indicatedbythe ambercolor of the • Asthe input sourceis changed , the new input into thefront panelHeadphone Jack L _ I . Power Indicator [ ] . namewill appearmomentarilyasan on - screen Notethat whenthe headphone'splug is con - displayinthe lowerthird of the videodisplay . nected , the word HEADPHONE will scroll • ToprogramtheAVR520 for automaticturn - Theinput namewill alsoappearinthe Main onceacrossthe Main Information Display off , pressthe SleepButton _ ) onthe remote . Information Display [ ] anda greenLEDwill [ ] and all speakerswill besilenced . Whenthe Eachpressof the buttonwill decreasethe time light nextto the selectedinput's namein the headphoneplug is removed , the audio feedto beforeshut - downin the followingsequence : front - panelInput Indicators [ _ [ _ J . the speakerswill berestored . 3 - - " oo _ _ , • Whenan audio sourceis selected , the last SurroundMode Selection 40 . _ 30 . _ 29 . _ 10 . _ OFF 3 videoinput usedremainsroutedto the Video Oneof the most importantfeaturesof the AVR mln mln mln mln 3 Outputs _ andVideo Monitor Output 520 is itsability to reproducea full multichan - _ . Thispermitssimultaneousviewing and lis - nel surround - soundfield from digitalsources , Thesleeptime will bedisplayedin the Preset tening to differentsources . analogmatrixsurround - encodedprogramsand Number / Sleep Timer Indicator [ ] and it standardstereoprograms . will countdown until the time haselapsed . • WhenaVideosourceis selectedt , he videosig - nalfor that inputwill beroutedto theVideo Selectionof a surroundmodeis basedonper - Whenthe programmedsleeptime haselapsed , Monitor Output Jacki _ l andwill beviewable sonaltaste , aswell asthetypeof program on aTVmonitorconnectedto theAVR520 . the unit will automaticallyturn off . Notethat sourcematerialbeingused . Forexample , motion the front paneldisplaywill dimto one half picturesorTVprogramsbearingthe logoof one brightnesswhenthe Sleepfunctionis of the majorsurround - encodingprocessess , uch 28 OPERATION
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Operation DTS as DolbySurround , DTSStereoor UltraStere ® o pressthe A / T Buttons _ to scrollthrough the list of availablemodes . maybeplayedin eitherthe DolbyDigital , Dolby DTSis anotherdigital audio systemthat is ProLogicII Cinema , DTSNeo : 6Cinema , or capableof delivering5 . 1 or 6.1 discreteor Logic7 Cinemasurroundmodesdependingon An individualmodeindicatorwill alsolight up matrix soundfieldreproduction . Although both the sourcematerial . i " _ F = i [ - " _ inlPl ] [ [ ' 4Plii ' _ li ' _ AlS . the surround DTSand DolbyDigitalare digital , they usedif - modeschange , a greenLEDwill light nextto ferent methodsof encodingthe signals , and the currentmodein the Surround Mode NOTE : Oncea programhasbeenencodedwith thusthey requiredifferentdecodingcircuitsto matrixsurroundinformation , it retainsthe sur - Indicators [ ] list onthe front panel . convertthe digital signalsbackto analog . roundinformationas longasthe programis DTS - encodedsoundtracksare availableon broadcastin stereoT . hus , movieswith surround Notethat the DolbyDigitaland DTS5 . 1 , DTS - soundmaybedecodedviaanyof the analog ESMatrix and DTS - ESDiscretemodesmayonly selectDVDand LDdiscs , as well as on special surroundmodessuchas ProLogicII Cinema , beselectedwhen a digital input is in use . In audio - onlyDTSdiscs . YoumayuseanyLDor Logic7 Cinemaor DTSNeo : 6Cinema , when addition , whena digital sourceis present , the CDplayerequippedwith a digital output to theyarebroadcastviaconventionaTl Vstations , AVR520will automaticallyselectand switchto play DTS - encodeddiscswith theAVR520 . All cable , pay - TVandsatellitetransmissionI . n addi - the correctmode , regardlessof the modethat that is requiredisto connectthe player'sout - tion , a growingnumberof made - for - television hasbeenpreviouslyselected . Formoreinforma - put to eitherthe Optical or Coaxial Input on the rearpanel _ _ or front panel [ ] 1 _ . programs , sportsbroadcastsr , adio dramasand tionon selectingdigitalsourcess , eethe follow - musicCDsarealsorecordedin surroundsound . ing sectionof this manual . In orderto listen to DVDsencodedwith DTS Youmayviewa list of theseprogramsat the DolbyLaboratorieWs ebsiteat www . dolby . com . Tolistento a programin traditionaltwo - chan - soundtracks , the DVDplayermust becompati - nel stereo , usingthe front left and front right ble with the DTSsignalas indicatedby a DTS Evenwhena programis not listedascarrying speakersonly ( plusthe subwoofer , if installed logo onthe player'sfront panel . Notethat early intentionalsurroundinformation , youmayfind and configured ) p , ressthe Stereo Button DVDplayersmaynot beableto play DTS - that the ProLogicII , Logic7 Enhanced ( available until S UR R OF F appearsin the Main encodedDVDs . Thisdoesnot indicatea prob - only inthe 5.1configuration ) or DTSNeo : 6 , Information Display [ ] . lem with theAVR520 , assomeplayerscannot VMAxandthe HallorTheatermodesoften passthe DTSsignalthroughto the digitalout - deliverenvelopingsurroundpresentations Digital Audio Playback puts . If youare in doubtas to the capabilityof throughthe useof the naturalinformationpres - Digitalaudioisa majoradvancemenotverolder your DVDplayerto handleDTSdiscs , consult ent in all stereorecordingsH . oweverf , or stereo , analogsurroundprocessingsystemssuchas the player'sowner'smanual . but not surroundprogramsw , e suggestthat you DolbyProLogic . It deliversfive discretechannels : experimentwith the othermodes . left front , center , rightfront , left surroundand Selecting a Digital Source right surround . Eachchannelreproducefsull fre - Toutilize eitherdigital mode , youmust have Surroundmodesare selectedusingeitherthe quencyrange ( 20Hzto 20kHz ) andoffersdra - properlyconnecteda digital sourceto the front panelcontrolsor the remote . Toselecta maticallyimproveddynamicrangeandsignificant AVR520 . Connectthe digital outputsfrom surroundmodefromthe front panel , pressthe improvementsto signal - to - noiseratios . Inaddi - DVDplayers , HDTVreceiverss , atellitesystems Surround Mode Selector [ ] to scrollupor tion , digitalsystemshavethecapabilityto deliver or CD playersto the Optical or Coaxial Inputs _ _ [ tTJl _ . In orderto providea downthrough the list of availablemodesT . o anadditionalchannetlhat is specificallydevoted selecta surroundmodeusingthe remote , first to low - frequencyinformationT . hisisthe " . 1 " backupsignaland a sourcefor analogstereo determinewhichof the surroundmodecate - channelreferredto whenyouseethesesystems recording , the analogoutputs providedondigi - goriesyouwishto choosefrom and pressthe describedas " 5.1 , " " 6.1 " or " 7.1 " . Thebass tal sourceequipmentshouldalso beconnected button correspondingto that category : Dolby channelis separatefromtheotherchannelsb , ut to their appropriateinputsonthe AVR520 rear Modes I _ ) , DTSSurround _ fromdigital sinceit is intentionallybandwidth - limiteds , ound panel ( e . g . , connectthe analogstereoaudio sourcesD , TSNeo : 6 _ from analogsources , designershavegivenitthat uniquedesignation . output from a DVDto the DVD Audio Inputs Logic7 l _ t , DSP _ modesor Stereo _ . I _ on the rearpanelwhen youconnectthe Dolby Digital source'sdigitaloutputs ) . As youpressanyof the Mode Select Buttons DolbyDigitalis a standardpart of DVD , andis l _ ) l _ ll _ t _ _ ( exceptthe Surround availableonspeciallyencodedLDdiscsandsatel - If youhavenot alreadyconfiguredan inputfor Mode Selector _ asnotedbelow ) the sur - lite broadcastsandit isa partof thenew high - a digital sourceusingthe on - screenmenusas round modenamewill scrollacrossthe Main definitiontelevision ( HDTV ) system . shownon page21 , first selectthe input using Information Display [ ] . Letthe modescroll the remoteor front panelcontrolsas outlined sothat youreadthe mode'sname , but if you Notethat anoptional , externalRFdemodulator in this manual . Next , selectthe digital source wishto selectanothermodeinthat category , is requiredto usethe AVR520 to listento the by pressingthe Digital Select Button pressthe button againbeforethe modename DolbyDigitalsoundtracksavailableonlaser li _ l [ _ [ _ l andthen usingthe A / V Buttons scrollsoff to the left of the Main Information discs , Connectthe RFoutput of the LDplayer onthe remoteor the Selector Buttons Display [ ] or on - screendisplay . to the demodulatorandthen connectthedigi - li _ li ' _ ' ! on the front panelto chooseanyof the tal output of the demodulatorto the Optical OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs , as they Toselectfrom the DSPmodes ( Hall 1 , Hall 2 , or Coaxial Inputs _ _ i'tT ] F : _ of the AVR appearin the Main Information Display [ ] TheaterV , MAxNearorVMAx Far ) , first press 520 . Nodemodulatoris requiredfor usewith displayindicator ! ' £ 11 - 1o1r on - screendisplay . the SurroundMode Selector Ill ) . Next , DVDplayersor DTS - encodedlaserdiscs . Whenthe digitalsourceis playing , the 29 OPERATION
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Operation AVR520 will automaticallydetect whetherit is discsuse20 - bit encodingandother proprietary listingor iconon the backof the discjacket . a multichannelDolbyDigital , DTSsource , MP3 processingto providethe ultimate in CDlisten - Whena discdoesoffer multiplesoundtrack or a conventionalPCMsignal , which is the ing . Notethat HDCDprocessingis only avail - choicesy , ou mayhaveto makesomeadjust - ablein the Stereo ( SurroundOff ) mode . standardoutput from CDplayers . A Bitstream mentsto your DVDplayer ( usuallywith the " Audio Select " button or in a menuscreenon Indicator [ ] will light in the Main the disc ) to senda full 5.1feed to theAVR Information Display [ ] to confirmthat the MP3 : Whenthe MP3indicatorlights , a com - digital signalis DolbyDigital , DTSor PCM . patible MPEGl / Layer 3 digital signalis being 520 . It is also possiblefor the type of signal receivedT . hisisthe popularaudioformat used feed to changeduringthe courseof a DVD Digital Status Indicators by manycomputerprogramsfor recordingcom - playback . In somecases , the previewsof special Whena digital sourceis playing , the AVR520 pressedaudiofiles . Whenan MP3bitstreamis materialwill only be recordedin 2.0 audio , whilethe main featureis availablein 5.1audio . sensesthe type of bitstreamdata that is pres - present , the soundwill automaticallybe played in the Stereo ( SurroundOff ) mode . Thesur - ent . Usingthis information , the correctsur - TheAVR520will automaticallysensechanges to the bitstreamand channelcount and reflect round modewill automaticallybeselected . For round modesare not availableduring MP3 them in theseindicators . example , DTSbitstreamswill causethe unit to playback . switchto DTSdecoding , and DolbyDigitalbit - In additionto the bitstreamindicators , the streamswill enableDolbyDigitaldecoding . The lettersusedbythe Speaker / Channel Whenthe unit sensesPCMdata from CDsand AVR520 featuresa set of uniquechannel - input Input Indicators [ ] alsoflashto indicate LDs , it will allow the appropriatesurround indicatorsthat tell youhow manychannelsof whena bitstreamhasbeen interruptedT . his sourcesto beselectedmanually . Sincethe digital informationare beingreceivedand / or will happenwhena digital input sourceis rangeof availablesurroundmodesis depend - whetherthe digital signalis interrupted . ( See selectedbeforethe playbackstarts , or when a ent onthe type of digitaldata that is present , Figure8 . ) digitalsourcesuchasa DVDis paused . The theAVR520 usesa varietyof indicatorsto let flashing indicatorsremindyouthat the play - El - el ] youknow what type of signalis present . This backhasstoppeddueto the absenceof a digi - rm will helpyouto understandthe choiceof tal signaland notthrough anyfault of the modes . AVR520 . Thisis normal , andthe digital play - backwill resumeoncethe playbackis started Whena digital sourceis playing , a Bitstream again . Indicator [ ] will light to show whichtype of Figure8 signalis playing : Night Mode A specialfeatureof DolbyDigitalis the Night Theseindicatorsarethe L / C / R / LFE / SLISR / SBL / DOLBY D : Whenthe DOLBYD indicator mode , whichenablesspeciallyencodedDolby SBRlettersthat are insidethe centerboxesof lights , a DolbyDigital bitstreamis being Digitalinput sourcesto be playedbackwith full the Speaker / ChannelInput Indicators [ ] received . Dependingonthe settingson the digitalintelligibility while reducingthe mini - in the front panel Main Information Display mumpeak levelby 1 / 4to 1 / 3 . Thisprevents sourceplayerandspecificsurroundinformation [ ] 1 Whena standardanalogsignalis in use , and numberof channelson the disc , a number abruptlyloudtransitionsfrom disturbingothers , onlythe " L " and " R " indicatorswill light , as of surroundmodesare possible . Fordiscswith without reducingthe impactof the digital analogsignalshaveonly left and right channels . full 5.1 audio , only the DolbyDigitalandVMAx sourceT . heNight modeis availableonlywhen modesare available . DolbyDigitalsignalswith specialdata are Digitalsignals , however , mayhavetwo , five , six beingplayed . or sevenseparatechannelsd , ependingon the DTS : Whenthe DTSindicatorlights , a DTSbit - programmaterial , the methodof transmission streamis being receivedW . henthe unit senses The Night modemaybeengagedwhen a Dolby andthe way in which it wasencoded . Whena this typeof data , only the applicableDTSmode Digital DVDis playingby pressingthe Night digitalsignalis playing , the letters in theseindi - maybe used . Mode Button _ on the remote . Next , press catorswill light in responseto the specificsig - the AtV Buttons _ to selecteitherthe nal being received . It is importantto notethat PCM : Whenthe PCMindicatorlights , a stan - middlerangeor full compressionversionsof although DolbyDigital , for example , is referred dard PulseCodeModulation , or PCM , signalis the Night mode . Toturn the Night modeoff , to asa " 5.1 " system , not all DolbyDigital being receivedT . hisis the type of digitalaudio pressthe AtV Buttons _ until the mes - DVDsor programsare encodedfor 5.1 . Thus , it usedby conventionalcompactdiscand laser sagein the lower third of the videodisplayand is sometimesnormalfor a DVDwith a Dolby discrecordingsW . hena PCMbitstreamis pres - the Main Information Display [ ] reads Digitalsoundtrackto trigger only the " L " and ent , all modesexceptDolbyDigitaland DTSare D - Range Off . " R " indicators . available . The Night modemayalso beselectedto always NOTE : ManyDVDdiscsare recordedwith both _ ® : Whenthis indicatorlights in con - beon at eitherlevelof compressionusingthe " 5.1 " and " 2.0 " versionsof the samesound - junction with the PCMindicator , the CDthat is optionsin the Surround Select track . Whenplayinga DVD , alwaysbe certain playingis encodedthroughthe specialHigh menu . Seepage 22for informationon using to checkthe type of materialonthe disc . Most DefinitionCompatibleDigita ® l process . HDCD ® the menusto set this option . discsshowthis informationin the form of a [ - _ - - - 51 _ , HDCD ® , HighDefinition CompatibleDigitaP and PacificMicrosonic { _ ' areeither registeredtrademarksor trademarksof PacificMicrosonics , Inc . , in the UnitedStates and / or other countries . HDCDsystemmanufacturedunder licensefrom PacificMicrosonics , Inc . 30 OPERATION | I
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Operation IMPORTANTNOTESON DIGITAL When a PCM source is playing , the PCM indi - Tuner Operation PLAYBACK : cator [ ] will light . During PCM playback , you TheAVR520 ' stuner is capableof tuningAM , • Whenthe digital playbacksourceis stopped , may select any Surround mode except Dolby FM and FMStereobroadcaststations . Stations or in a pause , fastforward or chaptersearch Digital or DTS . When an HDCD - encoded disc is maybetunedmanually , or theymaybestored mode , the digital audio data will momentarily being played and the DVD or CD player is con - asfavoritestation presetsand recalledfrom a stop , andthe channelpositionletters insidethe nected to the AVR 520 via a digital connection , select Surround Off as the Surround mode to 30 - positionmemory . Speaker / ChannelInput Indicators [ ] will flash . Thisisnormaland doesnot indicatea enjoy the benefits of the HDCD process . Station Selection problemwith eithertheAVR520 or the source 1 . PresstheAM / FM TunerSelect Button machine . TheAVR520 will returnto digital MP3 Audio Playback TheAVR520 is one of the first A / Vreceiversto O _ onthe remoteto selectthe tuner as playbackas soonasthe data is availableand an input . Thetuner maybeselectedfrom the whenthe machineis ina standardplaymode . provideon - boarddecodingfor the MP3audio front panel byeither pressingthe Input format usedby computersand portableaudio Source Selector [ ] until the tuner is active • AlthoughtheAVR520will decodevirtuallyall devicesA . lso , somenew CD playersarecapable or by pressingthe Tuner Band Selector [ ] DVDmoviesC , Dsand HDTVsourcesi , tis possi - of playingbackopticaldiscsthat are recorded with MP3 , ratherthan standardCDaudio infor - at anytime . ble that somefuture digitalsourcesmaynotbe compatiblewith theAVR520 . mation . Byoffering MP3decoding , the AVR 2 . Pressthe AM / FM Tuner Select Button 520 is ableto deliverpreciseconversionof the qf _ ( _ or TunerBandSelector [ ] again • Notethat not all digitally encodedprograms digital signalsto an analogoutput , alongwith to switchbetweenAMand FMso that the containfull 5.1 - channeal udio . Consultthe pro - the benefitsof listeningto the MP3audio desiredfrequencyband is selected . gramguidethat accompaniesthe DVDor laser throughthe AVR520 ' s high - currentamplifier discto determinewhich typeof audio hasbeen andthe speakersfrom yoursurroundsystem , recordedonthe disc . TheAVR520 will auto - 3 . Pressthe FM Mode [ ] orTun - MButton ratherthan the smallerspeakersand low - pow - to selectmanualor automatictuning . maticallysensethetype of digital surround eredamplifierstypicallyusedwith computers . encodingusedand adjustto accommodateit . WhentheAUTOIndicator [ ] is illuminatedin Totakeadvantageof theAVR520 ' s MP3capa - the Main Information Display [ ] thetuner • Whena digital sourceis playing , youmaynot bilities , simplyconnectthe PCMoutput of a will only stopat thosestationsthat havea beableto selectsomeof the analogsurround computer'ssoundcard orthe PCMoutput of a strongenoughsignalto bereceivedwith modessuchas DolbyProLogicII , Dolby3 , portabledigitalaudio deviceto eitherthe rear acceptablequality . Stereo , Hall , Theateror Logic7 . panel Digital Inputs _ or thefront panel Digital Inputs i " m _ [ il . Whenthe digital Whenthe AUTO Indicator [ ] is not illumin - • Whena DolbyDigitalor DTSsourceis play - signalis available , the MP3 Bitstream ated , the tuner is in a manualmodeandwill ing , it is not possibleto makean analog Indicator [ ] will light , and the audiowill stop at eachfrequencyincrementin the select - recordingusingtheTapeO and Video 1 or begin playing . ed band . Video 2 Record Outputs _ ) _ . NOTES : Howevert , he digital signalswill be passed 4 . Toselectstations , pressthe Tuning throughto the Digital Audio Outputs _ . • TheAVR520 is only capableof playingsig - Selector Button [ ] ql _ ) @ . Whenthe nals in the MP3 ( MPEGl / Layer 3 ) format . It is AUTOIndicator [ ] isilluminatedp , ressthe PCM Audio Playback not compatiblewith other computeraudio button for two secondsandthen releaseto PCM ( PulseCodeModulation ) is the non - com - codecs . causethe tunerto searchfor the next highest presseddigitalaudio systemusedfor compact or lowest frequencystationthat hasanaccept - discsand laserdiscsT . hedigital circuitsinthe • Thedigital audio input signalmaybe either ablesignal . Whentuning FM stationsin the AVR520are capableof high - qualitydigital - to - opticalor coaxial , but the signalmustbe in the PCMformat . Directconnectionof USBor serial Auto mode , the tuner will onlyselectstereo analogdecoding , andthey maybe connected stations . Totune to the nextstation , pressthe directlyto the digitalaudio output of your CD data outputs is not possible , eventhoughthe button again . If the STEREO Indicator [ ] or LDplayer . signalsare in the MP3format . If youhaveany is not illuminated , tap the Tuning Selector questionsaboutthe data output format from Button [ ] ql _ ) _ to advanceonefrequency Connectionsmaybemadeto eitherthe rear your computeror a soundcard , checkwith the panelOptical or Coaxial Inputs _ _ or device'sowner'smanualor contactthe manu - incrementat a time , or pressand hold it to locatea specificstation . Whenthe T U NE ] ) the front panelDigital Inputs i'q _ li'lE _ l . facturer'stechnicalsupportarea . Indicator [ ] lights , the station is properly tunedand shouldbe heardwith clarity . Tolistento a PCMdigitalsourcef , irstselectthe • If your computer or sound card's digital out - input for thedesiredsource ( eig . , CD ) . Next put is not capable of direct connection to the 5 . Stationsmayalso betuneddirectlyby press - presstheDigital Select Button [ ] _ and AVR , you may use an optional , external transcoder , such as those available from ing the Direct Button q ! _ ) , and then pressing then usethe A / V Buttons _ onthe the Numeric Keys _ that correspondto the remote , or the SelectorButtons [ ] on the Harman Kardon to convert the USBoutput of a station'sfrequencyT . hedesiredstation will front panel , until the desiredchoiceappearsin computer to a format compatible with the AVR . automaticallybetuned . If you pressan incor - the Main Information Display [ ] . Contact your Harman Kardon dealer for addi - tional details . 31 OPERATION | I
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Operation rect button whileenteringa directfrequency , Front Panel Connections • Pleasemakecertainthat youare awareof pressthe Clear Button _ to start over . anycopyrightrestrictionson anymaterialyou Inaddition to the rearpaneldigital outputs , the copy . Unauthorizedduplicationof copyrighted AVR520 offersHarmanKardon'sexclusivecon - NOTE : Whenthe FM receptionof a station is materialsis prohibitedbyfederal law . figurablefront paneloutput jack feature . For weak , audioquality will beincreasedby switch - easyconnectionof portabledevices , youmay ing to Monomodeby pressingthe FM Mode Output Level Trim Adjustment Button i ' _ lJli _ ) until the STEREO indicator switchthe front panel Digital Coax Jack [ ] Normaloutput leveladjustmentfor theAVR or the Video 4 Jacks [ ] from aninput to an [ ] goesout . 520 is establishedusingthe test tone , as out - output by followingthesesteps : linedon pages23 and 24 . In somecases , how - Preset Tuning ever , it maybedesirableto adjustthe output 1 . Pressthe OSD Button I _ to view the Usingthe remote , upto 30stationsmaybe levelsusingprogrammaterialsuchas a test MASTER MENU ( Figure1 ) . storedin theAVR520 ' s memoryfor easyrecall disc , or a selectionyouare familiar with . usingthe front panelcontrolsor the remote . Additionally , the output levelfor the subwoofer 2 . Pressthe Set Button _ to enterthe canonly beadjustedusingthis procedure . IN / OUT SETUP menu ( Figure2 ) . Toentera station intothe memory , first tune the station usingthe stepsoutlinedabove . Toadjustthe output levelsusingprogram Then : 3 . Pressthe • Button _ so that the on - material , first setthe referencevolumefor the screenI , cursoris nextto V I D E0 4 or front left andfront right channelsusingthe COAXIAL 3 dependingonwhich input 1 . Pressthe Memory Button _ onthe Volume Control [ ] _ IBI . remote . Notethat the MEMORY Indicator youwishto changeto anoutput . Either input , or both maybechangedat anytime . [ ] will be illuminatedandflash in the Main If youare usinga discwith test signalsor an Information Display ! _ ] . externalsignalgeneratorasthe sourcefrom 4 . Pressthe Set Button _ andthen press which to trim the output levels , youmayuse eitherof the , / I , Buttons fill / _ sothat 2 . Within five seconds , pressthe Numeric the EzSetfeatureof the remoteto guide youto the word IN is highlighted . Keys _ correspondingto the locationwhere the correctSPLlevel . Tousethe remotefor this youwishto store this station'sfrequency . Once purpose , pressand quicklyreleasethe SPI . 5 . Pressthe Set Button Ii _ to enterthe entered , the presetnumberwill appearin the Indicator Select _ to activatethe sensor . change . Preset Number / Sleep Timer display ! ' = 1 . Whilethe testtone is circulating , the Program / SPL Indicator _ will changecolor 6 . Pressthe OSD Button I _ to exit the 3 . Repeatthe processafter tuning anyaddition - to indicatethe level . Adjustthe levelas shown menusand returnto normaloperation . al stationsto be preset . aboveuntil the LEDlights greenfor all chan - nels . Whenit is red the levelis too high ; when Notethat oncethe settingis made , the appro - Recalling Preset Stations it is amberthe levelis too low . Pressthe SPL priateInput / Output Status Indicator [ ] • To manuallyselecta stationpreviously Indicator Select _ to turn the sensorand will turn red , indicatingthat the selectedana - enteredinthe presetmemory , pressthe indicatoroff . log or digitaljacksare now an output , instead Numeric Keys _ that correspondto the of in the defaultsetting asan input . Once desiredstation'smemorylocation . Oncethe referencelevelhasbeenset , press changedto an output , the settingwill remain the Channel Select button li _ ) [ ] and note as longas theAVR520 isturned on , unlessthe • To manuallytune throughthe list of stored that FRONT L LEV will appearin the setting is changedin the OSDmenusystem , as presetstationsone by one , pressthe Preset Main Information Display [ ] . Tochange describedabove . Note , however , that oncethe Stations Selector Buttons [ ] _ _ on the level , first pressthe Set Button Ii _ ) [ ] , AVR520 isturned off , the settingis cancelled . the front panelor remote . and then usethe Selector Buttons li _ li ' _ ' lJor Whenthe unit is turnedon again , the front the A / • Buttons _ to raiseor lowerthe paneljackswill returnto their normaldefault Tape Recording level . DONOTusethe volume control , asthis setting asan input . If youwish to usetheir In normaloperation , the audio or videosource will alter the referencesetting . jacksasan output at a futuretime , the setting selectedfor listeningthroughthe AVR520 is must bechangedagain usingthe OSDmenu sentto the recordoutputs . Thismeansthat any Oncethe changehasbeenmade , pressthe Set system , as describedabove . programyouare watchingor listeningto may Button li _ ) [ ] andthen pressthe Selector Buttons li _ i ' _ ' lJorthe A / • buttons I _ to be recordedsimplyby placingmachinescon - NOTES : nectedto the outputsfor Tape Outputs O or selectthe nextoutput channellocationthat you • Thedigital outputsare activeonly whena Video 1 or 2 Outputs _ _ in the wishto adjust . Toadjustthe subwooferlevel , digitalsignalis present , and theydo not con - recordmode . pressthe Selector Buttons li _ li ' _ ' lJor the vertan analoginputto a digital signal , or A / • Buttons _ until WOOFER LEV changethe format of the digital signal . In Whena digital audio recorderis connectedto appearsin theMain Information Display [ ] addition , the digital recordermustbecom - the Digital Audio Outputs _ , youareable or on - screendisplay . patiblewith the output signal . Forexample , to recordthe digital signalusinga CD - R , the PCMdigitalinput from a CDplayermay MiniDiscor other digital recordingsystem . Pressthe Set Button li _ ) [ ] whenthe name berecordedona CD - Ror MiniDisc , but Dolby of the desiredchannelappearsinthe Main Digitalor DTSsignalsmaynot . 32 OPERATION
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Operation Information Display [ ] and on - screendis - to resetthe levelsto the desiredsettings . When Memory Backup play , and follow the instructionsshownearlier all adjustmentsare done , pressthe A / v Thisproduct is equippedwith a memoryback - to adjustthe level . Buttons _ to movethe on - screen • cursor up systemthat preservesthe systemconfigura - so that it is nextto RETURN TO MAS - tion informationand tuner presetsif the unit is Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan - TE R ME NU and then pressthe Set Button accidentallyunpluggedor subjectedto a power nels requiringadjustment have been set . When if youwish to go backto the mainmenu outage . Thismemorywill lastfor approximately two weeks , after whichtime all information all adjustments have been made and no further to makeotheradjustments . If youhaveno must bereentered . adjustments are made for five seconds , the other adjustmentsto make , pressthe OSD AVR 520 will return to normal operation . Button _ to exit the menusystem . Thechanneloutput for anyinput mayalso be NOTE : Theoutput levelsmaybeseparately adjustedusingthe full - OSDon - screenmenu trimmedfor eachdigitalandanalogsurround system . First , set the volumeto a comfortable mode . Ifyouwishto havedifferenttrim levelsfor listeninglevelusingthe Volume Control a specificmode , selectthat modeandthenfollow F _ r _ _ l q [ ] _ . Then , pressthe OSD Button theinstructionsin thestepsshownearlier . to bring upthe MASTER MENU ( Figure1 ) . Pressthe • Button _ four times until the 6 - Channel / 8 - Channel Direct Input on - screen • cursoris nextto the CH AN NE L TheAVR520 is equippedfor future expansion AD d UST line . Pressthe Set Button _ to throughthe useof optional , externaladapters activatethe C HA NN EL A D d UST menu . for formatsthat theAVR520 maynot be capa - ble of processingor to allow connectionto the Oncethe menuappearson yourvideoscreen , output of high - resolutionopticalaudioplayback first usethe A / _ ! ' Buttons _ to movethe systemssuchas DVD - Audioor SACDW . hena on - screen ! , cursorsothat it isnextto the devicewith six - channeloutputs ( 5.1 audio ) is used , connectthe sourcedeviceto the 6 - TEST TONE line . Pressthe _ / 1 _ Buttons _ sothat 0 F F is highlightedT . hiswill Channel Direct Inputs ( _ ) . Whena device turn off the testtone and allow youto useyour with eight - channeol utputs ( 7.1 ) audiois used , externaltest discor othersourcematerialas connectthe additionalSurroundBackLeft ( SBL ) the referenceT . hen , usethe A / T Buttons and SurroundBackRight ( SBR ) outputsto the 8 - Channel Direct Inputsi _ ) on theAVR . To to selectthe channelsto beadjusted . At eachchannelpositionusethe _ / 1 _ Buttons selectthese inputsp , ressthe 6 - Channel / 8 - _ to changethe output level . Channel Direct Button _ onthe remote Rememberth , e goal is to havethe output level untilthe desiredinputconfiguratioanppearsin at eachchannelbeequalwhen heardat the the Main Information Display [ ] . listeningposition . Notethat whenthe 6 - Channelor 8 - Channel If youwishto resetallthe levelsto their origi - DirectInput is in use , youmaynot selecta sur - round mode , asthe externaldecoderdeter - nal factorydefaultof 0dBoffset , pressthe A / T Buttons _ so that the on - screencur - minesthe processingin use . In addition , there sor is nextto the CHANNEL RESET line is nosignalat the recordoutputs or bassman - and pressthe , / ! , Buttonsqi _ ) _ so that agementwhenthe 6 - Channelor 8 - Channel DirectInput is in use . the word ON is highlightedA . fter the levels are reset , resumethe procedureoutlinedabove 33 OPERATION | !
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Advanced Features TheAVR 520 is equipped with a number of desiredbrightnessdisplaylevelis shown . At Display [ ] . ( A typical volumelevelwill appear advanced features that add extra flexibility to that point , pressthe Set Button [ ] againto asa negativenumbersuchas - 25dB . ) When the unit's operation . While it is not necessary enterthe setting . makingthe adjustment , usethe _ i / • Buttons to use these features to operate the unit , they Ii ] _ to enterthis setting . provide additional options that you may wish Oncethe desiredbrightnesslevelis selected , it to use . will remainin effect until it is changedagain or Unlikesomeof the otheradjustmentsinthis until the unit is turned off . menu , the turn - on volumedefaultwill remain Display Brightness in effect until it is changedorturned off in this TheAVR 520 ' s Main Information Display If youwish to makeotheradjustments , press menu , evenwhenthe unit is turned off . the AI • Buttons _ until the on - screen • [ ] is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room . cursoris nextto the desiredsetting or the If youwishto makeother adjustments , press RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and However , in some home - theater installations , the A / • Buttons _ until the on - screen • you may wish to occasionally lower the bright - pressthe Set Button qi ] _ . If youhaveno cursoris nextto the desiredsetting orthe RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and ness of the display , or turn it off completely . otheradjustmentsto make , pressthe OSD Button _ to exitthe menusystem . pressthe Set Button li ] : _ . If youhaveno To change the display brightness setting for a otheradjustmentsto make , pressthe OSD Turn - On Volume Level specific listening session , you will need to make Button I _ to exit the menusystem . an adjustment in the A DV A N CE D menu . To As isthe casewith mostaudio / videoreceivers , start the adjustment , press the OSD Button whentheAVR520 is turned on , it will always Semi - OSDSettings to bring the MASTER MENU to the returnto the volumesetting in effectwhenthe Thesemi - OSDsystemplacesone - linemessages screen . Pressthe • Button _ six times , until unit wasturned off . Howevery , oumaypreferto at the lower third of the videodisplayscreen the on - screen • cursor is next to the alwayshavetheAVR520 turn onat a specific wheneverthe Volume , Input Source , Surround ADVANCED line . Pressthe Set Button setting , regardlessof whatwas last in use modeor tunerfrequencyof anyof the configu - to enter the A D V A NCED menu ( Figure 9 ) . whenthe unit wasturned off . Tochangethe rationsettingsare changed . Thesemi - OSDsys - defaultconditionsothat the samevolume level f tem is helpful inthat it enablesyouto have * ADVANCE _ is alwaysusedat turn - on , youwill needto feedbackon anycontrolchangesor remote , VFD : mmumm _ - AL e OFF makeanadjustmentin the ADVANCED commandsusingthe videodisplaywhenit is VOLUME DEFAULT : _ ON menu . Tostart the adjustment , presstheOSD difficultto viewthe front paneldisplays . DEFAULT VOL SET : - 25dB SEMI OSD : OFF m Button _ to bring the MASTER MENU Howevery , ou mayoccasionallypreferto turn SEMI OSD TIME OUT : 35 ( FigureI ) to the screen . Pressthe • Button FUL _ OSD TIME 0UT : 205 thesedisplaysoff for a particularlisteningses - BACK TO MASTER MEN _ sixtimes , until the on - screen • cursoris sion . Youmayalsowant to adjustthe lengthof nextto the ADVANCED line . Pressthe Set time the displaysremainonthe screen . Bothof Button _ to enterthe A DV AN CE D menu those optionsare possiblewith the AVR520 . ( Figure9 ) . Figure 9 Toturn off the semi - OSDsystem , youwill need At the A DV AN CE D menumakecertainthat to makean adjustmentin the ADVANCED Tochangethe brightnesssetting , at the the on - screen • cursoris nextto the menu ( Figure9 ) . To startthe adjustment , press ADVANCED menu , makecertainthat the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressingthe the OSD Button _ to bringthe MAS TE R on - screen • cursoris nextto the VFD line , AI • Buttons _ as needed . Next , pressthe MEN U to the screen . Pressthe • Button and pressthe • Button _ until the desired • Button _ sothat the word ON is high - six times , until the on - screen • cursoris brightnesslevel is highlightedin the videodis - nextto the ADVANCED line . Pressthe Set lighted in the videodisplay . Next , pressthe • play . WhenFULL is highlighted , the displayis Button _ onceso that the on - screen • cur - Button _ to enterthe AD VA NC ED at its normalbrightness . WhenHALF is high - soris nextto the DEFAULT VOL SET menui lighted , the displayis at halfthe normalbright - line . To set the desiredturn - on volume , press nesslevel . When OFF is highlighted , all of the the _ i / • Buttonsli ] _ until the desired Atthe ADVANCED menu , makecertainthat indicatorsin the Main Information Display volumelevelisshownon the DEFAULT the on - screen • cursoris next to the S EMI [ ] will go dark . Note , however , that the green VOL SET line . Notethat this setting may OSD DEFAULT line by pressingthe AI • LEDsfor the Input Indicators [ ] andthe NOTbe madewith the regularvolumecontrols . Buttons _ as needed . Next , pressthe • SurroundMode Indicators _ ] , aswell as Button _ so that the word OF F is high - for the Power Indicator [ I _ 1 , will always NOTE : Sincethe setting for the turn - on volume lightedin the videodisplay . remainlit to remindyouthat the unit is turned cannotbeheardwhilethe settingis being on . made , youmaywishto determinethe setting Notethat this setting is temporaryand will beforemakingthe adjustment . To dothis , listen remainactiveonly until it is changedor until Thedisplaybrightnessmayalsobe changedby the AVR520 isturned off . Oncethe unit is to anysourceand adjustthe volumeto the pressingand holding the Set Button [ ] on desiredlevelusingthe regularvolumecontrols turned off , the semi - OSDdisplayswill remain the front for three secondsuntil the messagein [ ] _ q [ ] _ . Whenthe desiredvolume levelto activated , evenif they wereswitchedoff for the the Main Information Display [ ] reads beusedat turn - on is reached , makea note of previouslisteningsession . VFD FULL . Within five seconds , pressthe the settingas it appearsin the lowerthird of front panel Selector Buttons [ ] until the the videoscreenor in the Main Information 34 ADVANCED FEATURES | i
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Advanced Features To change the length of time that the semi - OSD Tochangethe FuII - OSDTime - Out , you will need displays remain on the screen , go to the to makean adjustmentinthe ADVANCED ADVANCED menu as outlined earlier , and menu ( Figure9 ) . Tostart the adjustment , press press the A / v Buttons _ as needed , until the OSD Button _ to bring the MA ST ER the on - screen • cursor is next to the SEMI menuto the screen . Pressthe • Button _ t OSD TIME OUT line . Next , press the , l • six times , until the on - screen • cursoris next to the ADVANCED line . Pressthe Set Buttons _ until the desired time in sec - onds is displayed . Note that unlike most of the Button @ to enterthe AD VA NCE D menu other options in this menu , this is a permanent ( Figure9 ) . setting change , and the time - out entry will remain in effect until it is changed , even when Atthe ADVANCED menu ( Figure9 ) make the unit is turned off . certainthat the on - screen • cursoris nextto the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press - If youwishto makeother adjustmentsp , ress ing the A / • Buttons _ as needed . Next , the A / v Buttons _ until the on - screen • pressthe _ i / • Buttons qi _ / _ until the cursoris nextto the desiredsettingor the desiredtime is displayedin seconds . Notethat RETURN TO MASTER MENUlineand unlikemostof the other optionsin this menu , pressthe Set Button qi _ . If you haveno this is a permanentsettingchange , andthe other adjustmentsto make , pressthe OSD Time - Outentrywill remainin effect until it is Button _ to exit the menusystem . changed , evenif the unitis turned off . FulI - OSD Time - Out Adjustment If youwishto makeother adjustmentsp , ress the A / • Buttons _ until the on - screen • The FULL OSD menu system is used to sim - plify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 520 , cursoris nextto the desiredsettingor the RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and using a series of on - screen menus . The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on pressthe Set Button li _ . If youhaveno the screen for 20 seconds after a period of other adjustmentsto make , pressthe OSD inactivitybefore they disappear from the screen Button _ to exit the menusystem . ( Time - Out ) . Time - Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector , which might happen if it were left on indefinitely . However , some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the Time Out display . 35 ADVANCED FEATURES | !
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Multiroom Operation TheAVR520 is fully equippedto operate At the MULTI VOL line , pressthe , / • Button _ onthe remote . Next , pressthe Buttons qi _ until the desiredvolume asthe controlcenterfor a multiroomsystem Set Button I _ . Pressthe A / • Buttons with optionalremoteexternalinfrared ( IR ) sen - levelfor the multiroomsystemis entered , DO to turn the multiroomfeed on or off . When sors , speakersand poweramplifiersA . lthough NOTusethe regularvolumecontrol knobsfor the multiroomsystemison , the Multi somemultiroominstallationswill requirethe this setting , Whenall settingsfor the multiroom Indicator [ ] will light inthe Main servicesof a speciallytrained installer , it is pos - setuphavebeen made , pressthe A / • Information Display F _ [ _ a , nd the Main siblefor the averagedo - it - yourselfhobbyistto Buttons _ until the on - screen • cursoris Information Display [ ] or OSDwill display nexttothe RETURN TO MASTER install a simpleremoteroomsystem . MU L T I 0 N . Pressthe Set Button li _ to MENU line . If youhavenoother adjustments enterthe setting . Installation to make , presstheOSD Button I _ ) to exit Thekeyto remoteroomoperationisto link the the menusystem . Whenthe multiroomsystemis turnedon , the remoteroomto theAVR520 ' s locationwith input selectedusingthe multiroommenuwill be wire for an infraredlink and speakersor an Multiroom Operation fedto the Multiroom Output JacksO on amplifier . Forinstallationinstructionsfor Whenoperatingthe AVR520from a remote the rearpanel . Thevolumewill beas set inthe room locationwherean IRsensorlink hasbeen Multiroomuse , seepage 16 . previousselection , althoughit mayalso be connectedto theAVR520 ' s rearpanel adjustedusingan optionalIRsensorand the Multiroom Setup Multiroom IRInput _ , you mayuseeither ZoneII remotein the remotelocationoron the Oncethe audioandIRlinkconnectionshave the main remotecontrolor the ZoneII remote . optionalaudio poweramplifierconnectedto the beenmade , theAVR520 needsto beconfigured Toturn onthe multiroomfeed , pressanyof the Multiroom Output Jacks0 . for multiroomoperationusingthestepsbelow . Input Selector buttonson the ZoneII remote Pressthe OSD Button _ to bring the _ _ orthe mainremoteI ! _ OIf _ . Oncethe multiroomsystemis turned on , it will MASTER menu ( Figure1 ) to the screen . Pressthe AVR Selector O _ to turn the remainon evenif the AVR520 is placedin the Pressthe • Button _ five times , until the unit on to the last source , or anyof the other Standbymodein the mainroom by pressing on - screen • cursoris nextto the MULTI - Selectorbuttonsto turn on to a specificsource . the Power Of [ Button _ or the System ROOM line . Pressthe Set Button _ tO Power Control [ ] onthe front panel . Toturn enterthe MULTI - ROOM menu ( Figure10 ) . As longas an IRfeed to theAVR520 hasbeen off the multiroomsystem , evenwhenthe AVRis establishedfromthe remoteroom , usinganyof in Standbymodein the main listeningroom , * MULTI - ROOM * the buttonson eitherremotewill controlthe pressthe Multiroom Button _ andthen MULTI - ROOM : _ ON remotelocationvolume _ q [ _ , changethe the Set Button qi ] _ . Pressthe A / • Buttons MULTI IN : FM PRESET 01 tunerfrequency _ , changethe tuner MULTI VOL : - 25dB sothat the Multi Indicator [ ] inthe BACK TO MASTER MENU preset _ ( _ or mute the output _ _ . Main Information Display [ ] goesout , and the Main Information Display [ ] or OSD If the Remote IR Output JackI _ ) onthe will displayMULTI OFF . Pressthe Set AVR520 is connectedto an IRInputjack on Button _ to enterthe settingand turn the compatibleHarmanKardonaudio components unitoff . suchas CD , DVDor cassetteplayers , the trans - Figure10 port functionsof thosemachinesmayalso be Evenwhenthe AVR520 is turned off inthe controlledusingthe TransportControls When the M UL T I - R OO M menu appears , main room , the multiroomsystemmaybe I _ _ I [ _ I : : _ ( II ) _ ] P oneither the on - screen • cursor will be at the turned on at anytime by pressingthe remotecontrol . MULTI - ROOM line . Since this line is used Multiroom Button _ , or anyof the to turn the system on and off , do not make an Selector Buttons _ ( _ ) in the remote Toturn the systemoff from the remoteroom , room . adjustment here unless you wish to turn the pressthe Power Of [ Button qDDQ . system on at this time . To turn the system on , Remembetrhat theAVR520 maybeturned on press the • Button _ so that ON is high - or off from the remoteroom , regardlessof the lighted . If you do not wish to turn the system system'soperationor statusin the mainroom . on at this time or to proceed to the next step , press the • Button _ once so that the • NOTEW : henthe tuner is selectedasthe source on - screen cursor is next to the MU L T I I N for the remotezone , anychangeto the fre - line . quencyor presetwill alsochangethe station being listenedto in the main room , if the tuner At the MULTI IN line , pressthe , / • is in usethere . Similarly , if someonein the main Buttons _ until the desiredinputto the room changesthe station , the changewill also multiroomsystemappearsin the highlighted impactthe remoteroom . video . Whenthe selectionhasbeen made , pressthe • Button _ onceso that the Toactivatethefeed to the remoteroom , while • on - screencursoris nextto the MULTI youare in the main listeningroomwherethe VOL line . AVR520 is located , pressthe Multiroom 36 MULTIROOMOPERATIONS | !
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Programming the Remote TheAVR520 is equippedwith a powerful Input Selectorwill flashthreetimes alsothe volume , channelandtransportcon - trols , asappropriate . If all functionsdo not remotecontrolthat will controlnot only the beforegoing darkto confirmthe entry . receiver'sfunctions , but also most popular work properly , youmayneedto Auto - brandsof audio and videoequipment , includ - 6 . Tryall of the functionsonthe remoteto Searchfor a differentcode , or entera code makecertainthat the productoperates ing CDplayers , cassettedecks , TVsets , cable viathe DirectCodeEntrymethod . boxes , VCRs , satellitereceiversandother home - properly . Keepin mindthat manymanufac - Code Readout turers usea numberof differentcombina - theaterequipment . OncetheAVR520 ' s remote Whenthe codehasbeenenteredusingthe tions of codes , so it is a good ideato make is programmedwith the codesfor the products Auto Searchmethod , it is alwaysa good ideato certainthat not only the Powercontrol , but youown , it is possibleto eliminatemostother find out theexactcodeso that it maybeeasily the volume , channeland transportcontrols remotesand replacethem with the convenience reenteredif necessaryY . oumayalsoreadthe of a single , backlituniversalremotecontrol . workas theyshould . If functionsdo not codesto verifywhich devicehasbeenpro - work properly , youmayneedto usea dif - grammedto a specificControlSelectorbutton . ferent remotecode . Programming the Remote Pressand hold both the Input Selector If a codecannot beenteredto turn the TheAVR520 remoteisfactory - programmedfor for the deviceyou wishto find the allAVRfunctions , aswell asthoseof most unit off , if the codefor your product does codefor and the Mute button _ at the HarmanKardonCDchangers , DVDplayers , CD not appearin the tables in this manual , or sametime . Notethat the Program / SPI . playersandcassettedecks . In addition , byfol - if not all functionsoperateproperly , try Indicator _ will initally turn amber . lowing oneof the methodsbelow , youmaypro - programmingthe remotewith the Auto Releasethe buttons and begin the next SearchMethod . gramthe remoteto operatea widerangeof stepwithin 20 seconds . devicesfrom othermanufacturers . Auto Search Method Pressthe Set buttonli _ . The Direct Code Entry Ifthe unit youwishto includein theAVR520 ' s Program / SP / Indicator _ will then remoteis not listedin the codetablesinthis Thismethod is the easiestwayto programyour blinkgreenina sequencethat correspondtso remoteto workwith differentproducts . manualor if the codedoesnotseemto operate thethree - digitcode , with a one - second properly , youmaywishto programthe correct pausebetweeneachdigit . Countthe number 1 . Usethe tablesin the following pagesto codeusingtheAuto Searchmethodthat follows : of blinksbetweeneachpauseto determine determinethe three - digitcodeor codes 1 . Turnonthe unitthat youwishto includein thedigit of thecode . Oneblink isthe number that matchboth the producttype ( e . g . , the AVR520 remote . 1 , two blinksis thenumber2 , andsoforth . VCR , TV ) andthe specificbrandname . If Tenblinksareusedto indicatea " 0 . " thereis morethan one numberfor a brand , Pressthe Input Selector _ for the type makenote of the differentchoices . of productto beentered ( e . g . , VCR , TV ) and ExampleO : neblink , followed by a one - second the Mute button _ at the sametime . pause , followed by six blinks , followed by a 2 . Turnonthe unityouwishto programinto theAVR520 remote . Holdboth buttonsuntil the redlight under one - secondpause , followed by ten blinksindi - catesthat the codehasbeensetto 160 . the Input Selector _ stayslit . Notethat 3 . Pressand hold both the Input Selector the nextstepmusttake placewhilethe red I ! _ for the productyouwishto control Forfuture referenceenterthe SetupCodesfor light is on , and it must beginwithin 20 sec - ( e . g . , VCR , TV ) andthe Mute button the equipmentin yoursystemhere : ondsafter the light appears . at the sametime . Whenthe Program / SPL 3 . PointtheAVR520remotetowardsthe Indicator I _ turns amberand begins DVD CD flashing , releasethe buttons . It is important unitto be programmeda , nd presseither • that you beginthe nextstepwithin 20 or • buttonli _ ) . Eachpresswill sendout a VIDI / VCR VID2 / W seconds . seriesof codesfromthe remote'sbuilt - in databaseW . henthe unit beingprogrammed VID3 / CBL VID3 / SAT 4 . PointtheAVR520 ' sremotetowardsthe unit turns off , release • / • button li _ ) , asthat to beprogrammeda , ndenterthe firstthree - VID4 TAPE is yourindicationthat the correctcodeis digit codenumberusingthe Numeric Keys in use . Learning Codes Ii ] _ ) . If theunit turnsoff , the correctcode In additionto usingcodesfromthe remote's hasbeenentered . Pressthe Input Selector 4 , Pressthe Input Selector I ! _ I , and note internalcode library , theAVR520 ' s remoteis again , and notethat the red light will that the redlight underthe Input Selector ableto " learn " codesfrom remotesthat may flashthreetimesbeforegoingdarkto con - will flashthreetimes beforegoingdark to not bein the codelibrary . In addition , you may firmthe entry . confirmthe entry . usethis functionto " learn over " the codes from a preprogrammeddeviceto addfunctions 5 . If the deviceto beprogrammedin does 5 . Tryall of the functionsonthe remoteto not includedin the preprogrammedcodes . To NOTturn off , continueto enterthree - digit makecertainthat the productoperates . learn or transfercodesfrom an IRremoteto codenumbersuntil the equipmentturns off . Keepin mindthat manymanufacturersuse theAVR520 ' s remote , follow thesesteps : At this point , the correctcodehasbeen a numberof differentcombinationsof entered . Pressthe Input Selector codes , and it is a good ideato makecertain 1 . Placethe front of the original remotewith againand note that the red light underthe that not onlythe Powercontrolworks , but 37 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE | I
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Programming the Remote the code being sent so that it is facing the Toerasea singlelearnedcodefrom within a sin - 2 . Whenthe red LEDundertheInput Selector IR Transmitter Window ll _ on the gle device'ssettings , follow thesesteps : turns redandthe Program / SPLIndicator AVR 520 remote " head - to - head . " The I _ flashesamber , releasethe buttons . remotes should be between one and three Pressand holdboth the Input Selector _ 0 within whichthe individualbut - inchesapart . 3 . Pressandreleasethe Input Selector ton to beerasedhasbeenprogrammedand 000 againfor the devicewhose the Learn Button I ! _ . 2 . Selectthe button onthe remotethat you codesyouwishto erase . wishto useasthe deviceselectorfor the 2 . Whenthe red LEDunderthe Input Selector codesaboutto beentered . Thismaybeany 4 . Pressthe 9 Button _ four times . turns redandthe Program / SPLIndicator of the Input SelectorsI ! _ . I _ flashesamber , releasethe buttons . 5 . TheProgram / SPLIndicator I _ will turn 3 . Pressthe Input Selector O button off andthe red light underthe Input Pressand releasethe Input Selector Selectorwill flashon andoff onceto chosenandthe Learn Button O at the sametime . Holdthesebuttonsuntilthe O _ lf _ againfor the devicewithin indicatethat thecodeshavebeenerased . whichthe individualbuttonto beerasedhas Program / SPLIndicator I _ flashesamber beenprogrammed . andthe light underthe deviceselectorbut - Macro Programming ton turns red . Releasethe buttons . Macrosenableyouto easilyrepeatfrequently 4 . Pressthe 7 Button I [ _ four times . usedcombinationsof commandswith the press 4 . Pressthe button onthe AVR520 remote of a singlebuttonon theAVR520 ' sremote 5 . Pressand releasethe individualbuttonfor that youwishto program . Notethat the control . Onceprogrammeda , macrowill send whichthe codeis to beerasedT . he Program / SPLIndicator I _ will stop out upto 19differentremotecodesin a prede - Program / SPLIndicator I _ will blink flashing . terminedsequentialorderenablingyouto auto - greentwo timesandthen returnto amber . matethe processof turning onyour system , 5 . Within five seconds , pressand holdthe but - changingdeviceso , r othercommontasks . The 6 . Toeraseotherbuttonswithinthe same ton onthe original remotethat youwishto AVR520 ' s remotecanstore upto five separate " teach " into the AVR520 remote . Whenthe device , pressthem asnotedin Step5 . macrocommandsequenceso : nethat is Program / SPLIndicator I _ turns green associatedwith the Power On Button O 7 . Whenall buttonsto beerasedhavebeen three times , releasethe button . Notethat andfour morethat areaccessedby pressingthe pressedp , ressthe LearnButton _ to Macro Buttons _ . the ProgramIndicatorwill then begin to completethe process . flashamber again . Pressthe Mute Button _ andthe Toeraseall codeswithin a singledevicef , ollow Macro Button _ to beprogrammedor NOTE : If the Program / SPLIndicator I _ thesesteps : the Power On Button O at the same turns redduring Step5 or 6 , the program - time . Notethat an Input Selector will mingwas not successfulR . epeatthe stepsto 1 . Pressand holdboth the Input Selector seeif the codewill " take . " light red , andthe Program / SPLIndicator 000 for whichyouwishto erasethe I _ will flashamber . codesandthe Learn Button I ! _ . 6 . RepeatSteps4 though 6 for eachbutton on Enterthe stepsfor the macrosequenceby the sourceremotethat youwishto transfer 2 . Whenthe red LEDunderthe Input Selector to the AVR520 remote . pressingthe buttonfor the actualcommand turns redandthe Program / SPLIndicator step . Although the macromaycontain upto I _ flashesamber , releasethe buttons . 7 . Onceall codeshavebeentransferredfrom 19steps , eachbutton press , includingthose usedto changedevices , countsasa step . the original sourceremoteto the AVR520 3 . Pressand releasethe Input Selector TheProgram / SPLIndicator I _ will flash remote , pressthe Learn Button I ! _ . 000 againfor the devicewhose greento confirmeachbutton pressas you codesyouwishto erase . entercommands . 8 . RepeatSteps1through 7 for anyadditional remotesyouwishto " teach " into the 4 . Pressthe 8 button _ four times . AVR520 Remote . NOTE : While entering commands for Power On / Off of any device during a macro sequence , 5 . TheProgram / SPLIndicator I _ will turn pressthe Mute Button _ . DO NOT pressthe Erasing Learned Codes off andthe red light underthe Input actual Power button . TheAVR 520 ' s remote allows you to remove or Selectorwill flashonand off onceto indi - erase , the code learned into a single button for a catethat the codeshavebeenerased . 3 . Whenall the stepshave been entered , single device , to remove or erase the code set for pressthe Sleep Button _ to enter the all the codes that have been programmed into Toeraseall codesthat havebeenprogrammed commands . Thered light underthe Input specific device buttons , or to erase all commands to all devicesin the remote , follow thesesteps : that have been learned to all devices . SelectorsI ! _ will blink and then turn off . 1 . PressanyInput Selectorll _ ( _ li _ for whichyouwishto erasethe codesandalso the Learn Button I ! _ . 38 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE
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Programming the Remote Example : Toprogramthe Macro1 button Programmed Device Functions sothat it turnson theAVR520 , TVand a Oncethe AVR520 ' sremotehasbeenpro - CableBox , follow thesesteps : grammedfor the codesof otherdevicesp , ress • Pressthe Macro 1 Button _ and theappropriateInput Selector _ to change } oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiGG Mute Button _ at thesametime and the remotefromcontrollingthe AVR 520 to then releasethem . controllingthe additionalproduct . Whenyou • Notethat the Program / SPL Indicator pressanyoneof the selectorsi , t will brieflyflash will flashamber . in redto indicatethat youhavechangedthe • Pressthe AVRSelector 41 _ . devicebeingcontrolled . • Pressthe Mute Button _ to storethe Whenoperatinga deviceotherthan the AVR520 ' s poweroncommand . AVR520 , the controlsmaynot correspond • Pressthe VII ) 2 Input Selector Button exactlyto the functionprintedonthe remote to indicatethe nextcommandisfor " TV PowerOn . " or button . Somecommandss , uchasthe volume control , arethe sameastheyare with the • Pressthe Mute Button _ to storethe TVPowerOnCommand . AVR520 . Otherbuttonswill changetheir functionsothat they correspondto a secondary • Pressthe VII ) 3 Input Selector Button labelonthe remote . Forexamplet , he Sleep to indicatethe nextcommandisfor and Surroundmodeselectorbuttonsalsofunc - " CablePowerOn . " tion asthe ChannelUpand ChannelDown • Pressthe Mute Button _ to storethe CablePowerOn command . buttonswhenoperatingmostTVsets , VCRsor cableboxesT . heChannelUp / Downindicationis • Pressthe Sleep / ChannelUp Button printeddirectlyonthe remote . Formanystan - to completethe processandstorethe dardCDplayers , cassettedecks , VCRsandDVD macrosequence . functions , the standardfunction iconsare print - edon top of the buttons . Afterfollowing thesesteps , eachtime you pressthe Macro 1 Button _ , the remotewill sendthe PowerOn / Offcom - Forsomeproducts , howevert , he functionof a mand . particularbuttondoesnot follow the command printed onthe remote . In orderto seewhich functiona buttoncontrols , consultthe Function Erasing Macro Commands Toremovethe commandsthat havebeenpro - Listtablesprinted on page43 . To usethose grammedintoone of the Macrobuttons , follow tables , first checkthe typeof devicebeingcon - thesesteps : trolled ( e . g . , TV , VCR ) . Next , look at the remote controldiagrampicturedat the left . Notethat 1 . Pressthe Mute Button _ and the eachbutton hasa numberon it . Macro Button _ that containsthe Tofind out what functiona particularbutton commandsyouwish to erase . hasfor a specificdevice , find the button num - ber onthe FunctionListand then look in the 2 . Notethat the Program / SPLIndicator columnfor the deviceyouare controlling . For will flashamber , and the LEDunder example , button number45 is the Directbutton theAVR Selector _ will turn red . harman / kardon for the AVR520 , but it is the " Favorite " button AVR520 for manycabletelevisionboxesand satellite 3 . Within ten seconds , pressthe Surround Mode Selector / ChannelDown / receivers . Buttonnumber31 is the Delaybut - ton for the AVR520 , butthe Open / Closebut - Button ( _ . ) \ . ton for CDplayers . 4 . Thered LEDunderthe AVR Selector will NOTE : Thatthe numbersusedto describethe goout , and the Program / SPLIndicator button functionsat the left for the purposesof will turn greenandflashthreetimes describinghow a button operatesare a differ - beforeit goesout . ent set of numbersthan those usedin the rest of this manualto describethe button functions 5 . Whenthe Program / SPL Indicator for the AVR520 . goesout , the Macrohasbeenerased . 39 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE i
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Programming the Remote Notes on Usingthe AVR520 Remote Example : TohavetheAVR520 ' s volume exampleabove . Howeverp , resstheVID I / VCR With Other Devices . controlactivatedeventhough the remoteis Input Selectorin Steps1 and 3 . • Manufacturersmayusedifferentcodesets set to controltheTV , first pressthe for the sameproductcategory . Forthat rea - Video / W Input Selector I ! _ andthe Transport Control Punch - Through Mute Button _ at the sametime . Next , son , it is importantthat youcheckto see TheAVR520 ' sremotemaybeprogrammedto whetherthe codeset youhaveenteredoper - pressthe VolumeUp Button _ , fol - operateso that theTransport Control atesasmanycontrolsaspossible . If it lowedbythe AVRSelector ( _ . Functions _ ( Play , Stop , FastForward , Rewind , PauseandRecord ) for a VCR , DVDor appearsthat only a few functionsoperate , checkto seewhetheranothercodeset will NOTE : Shouldyouwishto returnthe remoteto CDwill operatein conjunctionwith oneof the workwith morebuttons . the originalconfigurationafterenteringa otherdevicescontrolledbythe remote . For VolumePunch - Throughy , ouwill needto repeat examplew , hile usingandcontrollingtheTV , you • Whena button is pressedon theAVR520 the stepsshownabove . However , pressthe same maywishto start orstopyourVCRor DVDwith - remote , the red light underthe Input Input Selectorin Steps1 and3 . out havingto changethe deviceselectedbythe Selector _ for the product beingoperat - AVR520or the remote . Toprogramthe remote ed shouldflashbriefly . If the DeviceControl Channel Control Punch - Through forTransporCt ontrolPunch - Throughfo , llow Selectorflashesfor somebut not all buttons TheAVR520 ' sremotemaybeprogrammedto thesesteps : for a particularproduct , it doesNOTindicate operatesothat the channelcontrolfunctionfor eithertheTV , cableor satellitereceiverusedin a problemwith the remotebut ratherthat 1 . Pressthe Input Selector _ for the device nofunctionis programmedfor the button yoursystemmaybeusedin conjunctionwith youwishto havethe channelcontrolassoci - atedwith andthe Mute Button _ at the beingpushed . one of the otherdevicescontrolledbythe remote . Forexamplew , hile usingandcontrolling sametime until the red light appearsunder Volume Punch - Through theVCR , youmaywishto changechannelsona the Input Selector _ andthe Program / TheAVR520 ' s remotemaybe programmedto cableboxor satellitereceiverwithout havingto SPI . Indicator _ flashesamber . operatethe Volume Control _ and Mute changethedeviceselectedbythe AVR520 or functionsof eithertheTVor the AVR520 the remote . Toprogramthe remotefor Channel 2 . Pressthe PlayButton I _ ) . TheProgram / in conjunctiownith anyof the devicescon - ControlPunch - Throughfo , llow thesesteps : SPLIndicator _ will stopflashingand trolled by the remote . Forexample , sincethe stayamber . AVR520 will likelybeusedasthe soundsys - Pressthe Input SelectorButton _ for tem forTV viewing , youmaywishto havethe the deviceyouwishto havethechannelcon - 3 . Pressand releasethe Input Selector trol associatedwith andthe Mute Button AVR520 ' s volumeactivated , althoughthe Button _ for the devicethat will beused remoteis set to run theTV . EithertheAVR520 at thesametime until the red light to changethechannelsT . heProgram / SPI . orTV volumecontrolmaybeassociatedwith appearsunderthe Input Selector _ and Indicator _ will blink greenthreetimes anyof the remote'sdevicesT . oprogramthe the Program / SPL Indicator _ flashes andthen goout to confirmthedata entry . amber . remotefor VolumePunch - Throughf , ollow these steps : Example : Tocontrolthe transportof a DVD 2 . Pressthe VolumeDown Button _ . The playerwhilethe remoteis setto controlthe 1 . Pressthe Input Selector _ forthe unit Program / SPLIndicator _ will stopflash - TV , first pressthe VID 2 / W Input Selector youwishto haveassociatedwith thevolume ing and stayamber . Button finland the Mute Button _ at controlandthe Mute Button _ at the the sametime . Next , releasethem and press sametime untilthered light appearsunder Pressand releasethe Input Selector the Play Button I _ t , followedby the DVD the Input Selector _ andnotethat the Button _ for the devicethat will beused Input Selector Button I ! _ . Program / SPLIndicator _ will flash to changethe channelsT . heProgram / SPI . amber . NOTE : To removethe ChannelControlPunch - Indicator _ will blinkgreenthreetimes andthen go outto confirmthe data entry . Throughand returnthe remoteto its original 2 . Press the Volume Up Button _ and configuration , repeatthe stepsshownin the note that the Program / SPL Indicator Example : Tocontrolthechannelsusingyour exampleabove . Howeverp , resstheVID 2 / TV CableBoxor SatelliteReceivewr hilethe will stop flashing and stay amber . Input Selector in Steps1 and 3 . remoteis setto controltheVCR , first press 3 . PresseithertheAVRSelector _ or the theMID I / VCR Input SelectorButton NOTE : Beforeprogrammingthe remotefor Input Selector _ , dependingon which andthe Mute Button _ at the same Volume , Channeol rTransportPunch - Through , system'svolumecontroylouwishto have time . Next , releasethem and pressthe makecertainthat anyprogrammingneededfor attachedfor the punch - throughmode . The VolumeDown Button _ , followed bythe thespecificTV , CD , DVD , Cableor Satellite Program / SPLIndicator _ will blink VID 2 / W Input SelectorButton _ . Receivershasbeencompleted . greenthreetimesandthen go outto confirm NOTE : Toremovethe ChanneCl ontrolPunch - the data entry . Throughand returnthe remoteto itsoriginal configuration , repeatthe stepsshownin the 40 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE | !
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Programming the Remote 1 . Pressanyof the Input SelectorButtons Reassigning Device Control Selectors and the " 0 " Button _ at thesame timeuntil the Program / SPI . Indicator AlthougheachInput Selector _ is normally beginsto flashamber . assignedto thecategoryof productshownon the remote , it is possibleto reassignoneof 2 . Pressthe " 3 " Button _ threetimes . thesebuttonsto operatea seconddeviceof anothertype . Forexample , if youhavetwo VCRs 3 . Thered LEDunderthe Input Selectorq _ l but nosatellitereceivery , oumayprogramthe will go outand theProgram / SPLIndicator " SAT " buttonto operatea secondVCR . Before will stopflashingandturn green . followingthe normalprogrammingstepsfor eitherThree - Digiet ntryor Auto Searchcode 4 . TheProgram / SPLIndicator _ will remain entry , youmustfirst reassignthe buttonwith the greenuntilthe remoteis reset . Notethat this followingsteps : maytakea while , dependingon how many commandasrein the memoryandneedto be 1 . Pressthe Input Selector _ youwishto erased . reassignandthe Mute Button _ at the sametimeuntil the red light appearsunder 5 . Whenthe Program / SPLIndicator O goes the Input Selector _ andthe Program / out , the remotehasbeenresetto the factory SPLIndicator _ flashesamber . settings . 2 . Pressthe Input Selector _ for the device youwishto programintothe reassigned button . 3 . Enterthe three - digitcodefor the specific modelyouwish the reassignedbutton to operate . 4 . Pressthe sameInput Selector _ pressed in Step1 onceagainto storethe selection . TheredLEDunderthe re - assignedInput Selectorwill flashthreetimesandthen go out . Example : Tousethe CBIJSATbutton to operatea secondVCR , first pressthe CBL / SATInput Selector _ andthe Mute Button _ at thesametime until the redlight glows undertheCBL / SAT button . PresstheVCR _ Button , followed bythe three - digitcodefor thespecificmodel youwishto control . Finallyp , ressthe CBI . / SATButton _ again . Resettingthe Remote Memory Asyouaddcomponentsto yourhome4heater system , occasionallyyoumaywishto totally reprogramthe remotecontrolwithout the confu - sionof anycommandsm , acrosor " Punch - Through " programmingthat youmayhave done . Todothis , it is possibleto resetthe remoteto the originalfactorydefaultsandcom - mandcodesbyfollowingthesesteps . Note , howevert , hat oncethe remoteis reset , all com - mandsorcodesthat youhaveenteredwill be erasedandwill needto bere - entered : 41 PROGRAMMING THEREMOTE | I
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Function List No . Button Name AVRFunction DVD CD / CD - R Tape VCR ( VID1 ) TV ( VID1 ) CBL ( VID3 ) SAT ( VID3 } Power On PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn PowerOn _ owerOn PowerOn 2 Power Off PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff PowerOff 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVRSelect . . . . . 5 DVD DVDInput Select DVDSelect t t t 6 CD CDInput Select CDSelect 7 Tape TapeInput Select ' TapeSelect ' ' 8 VlD 1 Video 1 Select ' ' VCRSelect TVSelect VID3 Select 9 VID 2 Video2 Select 10 VID 3 Video3 Select . . . . . 11 VID 4 Video4 Select t t t I t 12 AM / FM TunerSelect . . . . . 13 6 / 8 Ch . Select 6 / 8 Ch . InputSelect 14 Learn 15 Sleep Sleep ' ' ' Channel + Channel + Channel + 16 Test TestTone TV / DVD Input Select TV / VCR TV ! VCR W ! Cable ] V / Sat 17 SPL 18 Volume Up VolumeUp Input LevelUp VolumeUp VolumeUp VolumeUp VolumeUp 19 SurroundSelect SurroundModeSelect CDRSelect Channel - I ' Channel - Channel - 20 Night Night ModeSelect SubtitleOn / OffCDRSelect ' ' ' 21 Multiroom MultiroomSelect I I I I 22 Volume Down VolumeDown InputLeveDl own ' VolumeDown VolumeDown VolumeDown 23 Channel / Guide ChanneTl rim Title Info / Guide Info ! Guide 24 • Move / AdjustUp Up Up Up Up Up Menu Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu 25 Speaker / Menu SpeakeAr djust Left Left Left Left Left 26 - 41 Move / AdjustLeft Enter Enter Enter Enter 27 Set Set Enter 28 I _ t Right Right Right Right Right Exit Exit Exit Exit 29 Digital / Exit DigitaIlnputSelect Open / Close Down Down Down Down Down 30 • Move / AdjuDstown 31 Delay / Prev . Ch . DelayAdjust Return OpentClose _ PrevChannel PrevChannel PreyChannel 32 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 33 2 34 3 _ 3 t3 t3 13 t3 3 35 4 ' 4 4 4 4 4 4 36 5 5 ' 5 5 5 5 5 37 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 38 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 39 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 40 Tun - M TunerMode Chapter Repeat 41 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 42 0 ' 0 0 0 _ 0 0 0 43 Memory _ Audio Time ' ' ' 44 TuneUp TuneUp Next ChapterTrackDirect Cancel Sleep I 45 ' Direct DirectTunerEntry Angle RandomPlay FAV FAV 42 FUNCTION LIST | I
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Function List ( continued ) No . Button Name AVRFunction DVD CD / CD - R Tape VCR ( VID1 ) TV ( VID1 ) CBL ( VID3 ) SAT ( VID3 ) , , , i 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next + 10 I I I Music Alt _ 7 Preset Up PresetTuneUp SlowForward TrackIncrement _ 8 TuneDown TuneDown PrevChapter _ 90SD OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 D . Skip ' DiscSkip ' DiscSkip . . . . . 51 Preset Down PresetTuneDown SlowRev 52 MI 53 M2 i i i i i i i 54 M3 55 M4 I 56 Dolby DolbyModes . . . . . . . 57 DTSSURR DTSDigitalModes 58 DTSNeo : 6 DTSNeo : 6Select 59 Logic 7 Logic7 Select i i i i i i i 50 Stereo StereoModeSelect 51 Skip Down _ Skip - Skip - _ Scan - _ 52 Skip Up ' Skip + Skip + ' Scan + I I I 53 Rewind ' R . Search R . Search Rewind Rewind ' ' ' 54 Play Play Play Play Play 55 Fast Forward ' F . Search F . Search FastFwd FastFwd ' ' Day + Day + 56 Record Record Record Record 57 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 58 Pause I Pause Pause I Pause 43 FUNCTION LIST I M
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Setup Code Table : TV Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 001 160 AMPRO 070 164 AMSTRAD 053 ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 109 112 122 AOC 001 011 103 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 001 002 003 011 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 170 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 001 002 003 011 045 092 094 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 011 CONTEC 041 045 051 052 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 055 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTISMATHES 001 092 107 132 CXC 045 DAEWO0 011 022 023 038 045 046 056 068 073 094 098 102 105 108 111 114 116 118 119 127 132 DAYTRON 107 132 DIGILINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 074 132 EMERSON 001 012 033 045 048 049 051 052 091 107 132 137 139 141 157 158 162 205 FISHER 013 058 FUNAI 033 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 001 014 015 038 057 070 071 107 121 133 141 145 163 199 GOLDSTAR 011 093 097 101 103 104 107 110 113 118 128 132 GRUNDIG 193 HALLMARK 107 HARMANKARDON 201 HITACHI 001 011 015 016 017 018 029 043 072 132 144 147 INFINITY 148 INKEL 120 JBL 148 JCPENNEY 001 011 014 015 030 035 092 132 145 JENSEN 019 JVC 038 040 079 134 KAWASHO 173 KEC 045 KENWOOD 001 204 KLOSS 002 060 KMC 132 KTV 001 045 132 162 LLOYTRON 172 173 LODGENET 069 LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 011 LXI 013 021 053 077 145 148 MAGNAVOX 001 003 011 060 061 062 064 065 118 132 145 148 MARANTZ 001 074 148 MATSUI 148 MEMOREX 013 069 107 METZ 084 MGA 001 011 033 044 050 074 107 44 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : TV ( Continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number MIDLAND 199 MINERVA 084 MITSUBISHI 001 011 030 033 042 044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NAD 021 031 NATIONAL 177 178 179 180 181 182 NEC 001 013 022 025 030 042 057 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 025 077 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 038 057 076 087 148 169 PENNEY 199 PHILCO 001 003 011 030 045 057 060 061 064 065 118 132 148 PHILIPS 001 003 011 040 060 067 088 132 145 148 PIONEER 001 024 029 031 032 107 213 214 PORTLAND 011 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 059 107 122 132 165 QUASAR 038 057 087 RADIOSHACK 025 045 048 107 118 132 195 196 197 198 RCA 001 011 029 030 057 071 133 145 161 163 199 REALISTIC 013 025 045 048 195 196 197 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 001 059 107 SAMSUNG 051 085 092 096 104 107 118 124 128 132 145 SANYO 013 026 027 037 041 054 058 078 SCOTT 033 045 049 107 132 SEARS 011 013 021 033 035 058 078 092 107 132 145 SHARP 011 020 025 028 033 034 077 132 154 SIEMENS 084 SIGNATURE 069 SONY 043 067 075 117 130 136 194 212 SOUNDESIGN 003 033 045 107 SPECTRICON 103 SSS 011 045 SUPREMACY 002 SYLVANIA 001 003 011 060 061 064 065 107 118 131 145 148 SYMPHONIC 184 TANDY 077 TATUNG 057 063 TECHNICS 080 TECHWOOD 011 TEKNIKA 001 002 003 011 030 033 036 045 069 074 092 094 132 TELEFUNKEN 039 047 083 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 011 107 TOSHIBA 013 021 035 042 052 063 092 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 UNIVERSAL 014 015 VIDEOCONCEPTS 160 VlDTECH 011 107 WARDS 011 014 015 025 033 061 062 064 065 069 071 107 132 148 YAMAHA 001 011 YORK 107 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 070 090 094 ZONDA 103 45 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : VCR Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 AMSTRAD 133 ANAM 037 039 089 ASA 134 AUDIODYNAMICS 018 029 044 048 BROKSONIC 041 043 110 147 166 CANDLE 134 135 137 CANON 034 037 039 135 140 CAPEHART O94 C TIZEN 134 CRAIG 003 045 116 CURTISMATHES 037 039 DAEWO0 012 014 017 068 069 094 096 097 098 102 103 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 029 044 048 DUAL 136 DYNATECH 040 057 ELECTROHOME 063 EMERSON 013 023 031 033 035 037 040 041 042 043 050 087 110 112 119 FERGUSON 136 FINLUX 133 FISHER 003 015 016 017 FUNAI 040 133 GE 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127 GOVIDEO 113 117 GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 087 092 100 107 GRAETZ 136 HARMANKARDON 018 049 HITACHI 011 040 048 067 118 130 INSTANTREPLAY 037 039 ITT 136 JCL 037 039 JCPENNEY 018 019 021 039 045 070 087 JENSEN 048 JVC 018 037 039 048 052 054 059 064 111 130 132 KENWOOD 020 044 048 052 LLOYD 040 LXI 019 020 040 087 MAGIN 045 MAGNAVOX 037 039 040 071 072 MARANTZ 018 037 039 071 073 MARTA 087 MATSU 033 036 ME 037 039 MEMOREX 003 017 020 037 039 040 057 076 087 115 120 MGA 049 050 063 MINOLTA 019 026 MITSUBISHI 019 026 049 050 053 055 063 065 131 145 146 MTC 133 MULTITECH 030 040 NAD 139 NATIONAL 140 NEC 018 029 044 048 052 46 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : VCR ( continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 OPTONICA 057 058 ORION 147 166 PANASONIC 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172 PENTAX 019 026 037 039 067 PHILCO 037 039 040 071 PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087 PILOT 087 PIONEER 019 027 052 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUARTZ 001 020 QUASAR 039 070 079 125 144 RADIOSHACK 133 134 137 140 141 142 152 158 159 160 161 RCA 019 026 039 066 067 093 095 124 125 127 157 172 REALISTIC 003 015 017 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 137 152 159 160 RICO 062 RUNCO 128 SABA 136 SAISHO 143 SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 038 045 088 090 091 093 095 098 099 101 105 106 109 SANSUI 028 048 052 116 147 166 SANYO 003 014 017 020 115 SCHAUBLORENZ 136 SCOTT 023 043 098 110 112 SEARS 003 015 016 017 019 020 026 037 047 077 084 087 SHARP 037 058 129 156 SHINTOM 030 SONY 003 016 037 056 060 061 062 080 081 082 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 STS 019 SYLVANIA 037 039 040 063 071 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 044 048 TEAC 040 044 048 TECHNICS 037 039 TEKNIKA 025 037 039 040 087 TELEFUNKEN 136 THOMAS 040 THOMSON 136 THORN 136 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155 TOTEMISION 045 087 UNITECH 045 VECTORRESEARCH 018 VICTOR 052 VIDEOCONCEPTS 018 040 050 VlDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112 YAMAHA 018 040 044 048 ZENITH 040 052 060 062 076 083 087 47 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CD Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ADC 012 ADCOM 049 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIOTECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 064 CALIFORNIAAUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 064 087 CARVER 051 057 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 066 117 122 166 CLARINETTE 122 166 CROWN 042 CURTISMATHES 066 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 049 052 093 108 FISHER 023 055 057 068 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 GENEXXA 017 096 108 GOLDSTAR 016 087 HAITAI 099 214 HARMANKARDON 001 002 025 040 054 190 218 219 HITACHI 049 093 INKEL 026 027 216 JCPENNEY 021 066 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 029 176 195 196 KENWOOD 014 020 023 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 KYOCERA 012 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 018 035 077 102 LXl 066 164 MAGNAVOX 039 051 113 MARANTZ 043 051 058 084 191 192 193 MCINTOSH 194 MCS 021 066 080 098 MEMOREX 096 MGA 032 MISSION 051 MITSUBISHI 032 MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 122 166 NAD 013 074 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 NEC 021 069 NIKKO 053 055 NSM 051 48 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CD ( continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212 PANASONIC 015 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 051 138 149 209 PIONEER 017 036 071 094 096 100 112 123 131 160 161 162 215 PROTON 051 210 QUASAR 015 109 RADIOSHACK 122 126 213 RCA 024 049 081 093 150 RCX 169 REALISTIC 049 056 057 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 ROTEL 051 SAE 051 SAMSUNG 028 SANSUI 047 051 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 057 068 082 095 168 SCOTT 108 SEARS 066 SHARP 020 058 073 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 026 027 041 058 105 133 SIGNATURE 040 SONY 060 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 STS 012 SYLVANIA 051 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 177 TANDY 096 TEAC 011 022 048 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 TECHWOOD 083 THETADIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTORRESEARCH 087 VICTOR 029 120 130 WARDS 040 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 122 166 49 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : Tape Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table : Audio Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number HARMANKARDON 001 Setup Code Table : DVD Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number APEXDIGITAL 061 CALIFORNIAAUDIO 040 DENON 002 019 022 034 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 HARMANKARDON 001 032 JVC OO6 KENWOOD 007 050 LG 005 055 064 LOTTE 008 MAGNAVOX 033 056 MARANTZ 033 059 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 062 ONKYO 009 015 048 OPTIMUS 011 050 PANASONIC 024 025 030 034 035 044 052 PHILIPS 033 056 PIONEER 012 020 038 041 046 047 065 PROCEED O6O PROSCAN 003 004 037 RCA 003004 018 037 RUNCO 027 SAMSUNG 031 053 054 SANYO 013 049 SHARP 021 028 050 SONY 015 029 043 045 TECHNICS 026 THOMSON OO3 0O4 TOSHIBA 009 033 047 057 058 YAMAHA 016 017 030 063 ZENITH 005 033 055 064 ZENITHDIVX 039 50 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : SAT Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTARDBS 450 ALPHASTARDSR 422 442 AMPLICA 356 BIRDVlEW 414 425 BSR 359 CAPETRONICS 359 CHANNELMASTER 320 321 322 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 319 380 451 CITOH 360 CURTISMATHES 356 DRAKE 312 313 317 318 413 481 DXANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTROHOME 392 EUROPLUS 415 FUJITSU 324 328 329 334 GENERALINSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHDI BS 455 HOUSTOTNRACKER 463 HUGHES 372 437 HYTEK 359 JANIEL 366 JERROLD 367 454 464 468 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 LUXOR 368 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 NEXTWAVE 423 424 NORSAT 373 374 OPTIMUS 466 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONICDBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONACLABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 326 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 464 475 RCA 301 408 436 439 458 465 REALISTIC 349 377 480 SAMSUNG 422 442 SATELLITSEERVICECO 335 341 353 388 SCIENTIFIACTLANTA 339 SONY 405 438 STARCHOICEDBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPERGUIDE 327 423 424 TEECOM 330 333 378 390 391 393 409 TOSHIBA 302 426 443 460 461 462 470 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 382 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 385 386 387 394 419 51 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CBL Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ANTRONIX 021 ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR 113 CABLESTAR 033 113 CENTURION 092 CENTURY 014 CITIZEN 014 111 COLOURVOICE 069 090 COMBANO 083 084 COMTRONICS 026 037 DIAMOND 030 DIGI 114 EAGLE 027 037 046 186 EASTERN 063 066 070 115 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G . I . 001 003 011 015 017 093 095 096 097 GCELECTRONICS 113 GE 076 GEMINI 015 029 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERALINSTRUMENT 168 GOLDENCHANNEL 037 GOODMIND 112 HAMLIN 055 056 061 099 100 101 117 175 207 208 HITACHI 001 061 188 HOSPITALITY 074 080 JASCO 111 JERROLD 001 002 003 011 015 016 017 073 093 095 096 097 162 167 LINDSAY 118 M - NET 043 MACOM 040 191 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 082 MEMOREX 058 MOVIETIME 035 039 NSC 022 035 044 075 190 OAK 023 038 043 059 094 196 197 PACE 179 PANASONIC 050 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 114 PARAGON 058 PHILIPS 013 019 020 027 069 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 057 079 119 171 200 209 POPULARMECHANICS 116 POSTNEWSWEEK 023 PRELUDE 120 PRIMESTAR 162 PTS 018 054 075 076 52 SETUPCODES
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Setup Code Table : CBL ( continued ) Manufacturer / Brand Setup Code Number PULSAR 058 RADIOSHACK 111 112 213 RCA 053 214 RECOTON 116 REGAL 055 056 061 099 100 101 207 REGENCY 063 115 REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIACTLANTA 003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204 SEAM 121 SHERITECH 029 SIGNAL 037 SIGNATURE 001 188 SLMARX 037 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 015 016 163 STARGATE 015 037 120 SYLVANIA 071 TADIRAN 037 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 071 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 045 046 062 170 205 TOSHIBA 058 UNIKA 014 021 031 UNITEDCABLE 011 059 UNIVERSAL 012 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113 VlDEOWAY 124 211 VlEWSTAR 019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190 ZENITH 058 065 098 125 211 ZENTEK 116 53 SETUPCODES
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit doesnotfunction whenMain • NoAC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet PowerSwitchis pushed • Check to see whether outlet is switch - controlled Displaylights , but no sound • Intermittentinput connections • Makecertainthat all input and speakerconnections • Mute is on aresecure or picture • Volumecontrolis down • PressMute button • Turnupvolumecontrol Unit turnson , but front panel • Displaybrightnessis turned off • Followthe instructionsin the DisplayBrightnesssection displaydoesnot light up on page35 so that the displayis setto VF ] ) FULL Nosound fromanyspeaker ; • Amplifieris in protectionmode • Checkspeakerwire connectionsfor shortsat receiverand due to possibleshort speakerends light aroundpower switchis red • Amplifieris in protectionmode • Contactyour local HarmanKardonservicedepot due to internalproblems Nosound fromsurroundor • Incorrectsurroundmode • Selecta modeother than Stereo • Thereis nosurroundinformationfrom monosources centerspeakers • Input is monaural • Incorrectconfiguration • Checkspeakermodeconfiguration • Stereoor Monoprogrammaterial • Thesurrounddecodermaynot createcenter - or rear - channel informationfrom nonencodedprograms • Weak batteries in remote Unit doesnot respondto • Changeremotebatteries remotecommands • Pressthe AVRselector • Wrong device selected • Remote sensor is obscured • Makecertainfront panelsensoris visibleto remote or connectremotesensor Intermittentbuzzingin tuner • Localinterference • Moveunit or antennaaway fromcomputers , fluorescent lights , motorsor other electricalappliances Lettersflashin the channelindicator • Digitalaudiofeed paused • Resumeplayfor DVD displayand digital audio stops • Checkthat DigitalInput is selected Processor Reset delay times and speaker configuration data , speakers , output levels , surround modes , digital first put the unit in Standby by pressing the input assignments as well as the tuner presets . Inthe rarecasewherethe unit'soperationor System Power Control button _ " _ . Next , After a reset the unit will be returned to the thedisplaysseemabnormal , thecausemay aress and hold the Tone Mode [ ] and the factory presets , and all settings for these items involvethe erraticoperationof the system's FM Mode Selector _ buttons for three must be reentered seconds . memoryor microprocessor . If the system is still operating incorrectly , there Tocorrectthis problem , first unplugthe unit The unit will turn on automatically and display may have been an electronic discharge o [ fromtheACwall outlet andwait at leastthree the I _ E S E T message in the Main severe AC line interference that has corrupted minutes . After the pause , reconnectthe AC Information Display I _ I . Note that once you the memory or microprocessor . powercord and checkthe unit'soperation , f qave cleared the memory in this manner , t is thesystemstill malfunctions , a systemreset qecessaryto reestablish all system configuration If these steps do not solve the problem , consult mayclearthe problem . settings and tuner presets , an authorized Harman Kardon service depot . TocleartheAVR520 ' s entiresystemmemory NOTE : Resetting the processor will erase any includingtuner presets , output levelsettings , configuration settings you have made for 54 TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
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Technical Specifications Audio Section AM Tuner Section StereoMode 520 - 1710kHz FrequencyRange ContinuousAveragePower ( FTC ) 45dB Signal - to - NoiseRatio UsableSensitivity Loop 500IJV 85Watts perchannel , 20Hz - 2OkHz , Distortion l kHz , 50 % Mod0 . 8 % @ < 0.07 % THD , both channelsdriveninto8 ohms • + lOkHz , 30dB Selectivity Five - ChanneSl urroundModes PowerPerIndividualChannel Video Section FrontL & Rchannels : TelevisionFormat NTSC 75Watts perchannel Input Level / Impedance 1Vp - p / 75 ohms @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 2OkHzinto 8 ohms Output Level / Impedance 1Vp - p / 75 ohms Centerchannel : Video FrequencyResponse ( Compositeand S ) IOHz - 8MHz ( - 3dB ) 75Watts @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 2OkHzinto8 ohms Video FrequencyResponse Surroundchannels : IOHz - 3OMHz ( - 3dB ) ( Component ) 75Watts perchannel @ < 0.07 % THD , 20Hz - 2OkHzinto 8 ohms General AC 120V / 60Hz PowerRequirement Input Sensitivity / Impedance 78W idle , 694W maximum PowerConsumption Linear ( High - Level ) 200mV / 47kohms ( 2 channels driven ) Signal - to - NoiseRatio ( IHF - A ) 95dB Dimensions ( Max ) SurroundSystemAdjacentChannelSeparation Width 17.3 inches ( 440ram ) AnalogDecoding 40dB Height 6.5 inches ( 165mm ) ( ProLogicII , etc . ) Depth 17.1 inches ( 435mm ) DolbyDigital ( AC - 3 ) 55dB DTS 55dB Weight 35 Ib ( 15.9 kg ) Frequency Response @ lW ( + OdB , - 3dB ) lOHz - lOOkHz Depthmeasurementincludesknobs , buttons and terminal connections . High Instantaneous Heightmeasurementincludesfeet and chassis . Current Capability ( HCC ) _ + 45Amps All featuresand specificationsaresubjectto change without notice . Transient Intermodulation Distortion ( TIM ) Unmeasurable HarmanKardonisa registeredtrademark , and Powerfor the Digital Revolutionisa trademark , of RiseTime 16 psec HarmanKardon , Inc . Slew Rate 40V / psec IIIIIl _ S _ " is a trademarkof HarmanInternationalIndustries , Inc . ( PatentNo . 5,386,478 ) . * Manufactured underlicensefrom Dolby Laboratories . FM Tuner Section " Dolby , " " Pro Logic , " " Pro LogicI1 " and the Double - Dsymbolare Frequency Range 87.5 - 108MHz trademarksof Dolby LaboratoriesC . onfidential Unpublished Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 IJV / 13.2dBf Works . © I992 - 1999 DolbyLaboratories , Inc . All rightsreserved . Signal - to - Noise Ratio Mono / Stereo 70 / 68dB DTS , DTSSurround , DTS - ESand DTSNeo : 6aretrademarksof DigitalTheaterSystems , Inc . Distortion Mono / Stereo 0.2 / 0.3 % Stereo Separation 40dB @ lkHz UltraStereois a trademarkof UltraStereoCorp . Selectivity _ + 400kHz , 70dB VMAx is a registeredtrademarkof HarmanInternationalIndustries , Inc . , and isan Image Rejection 80dB implementationof CooperBauckTransauralStereounderpatent license . IF Rejection 90dB Logic7 isa registeredtrademarkof Lexicon , Inc . Tuner Output Level lkHz , _ + 75kHz Dev 500mV Crystalis a registeredtrademarkof CirrusLogicCorp . HDCDsystemmanufacturedunder licensefrom PacificMicrosonics , Inc . Thisproduct is coveredby one or more of the following : In the USA : 5,479,168 ; 5,638,074 ; 5,640,16I ; 5,808,574 ; 5,838,274 ; 5,854,600 ; 5,864,3I I ; 5,872,53I ; and in Australia : 669I I4 . Other patents pending . 55 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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It A HarmanInternationaCl ompany harman / kardon 250 CrosswaysPark Drive , Woodbury , New York 11797 www . harmankardon . com © 2002 Harman Kardon , Incorporated Part No . : J90200022100 Rev . 1 ( 02 / 2002 )