AVR 520 Audio/Videoreceiver OWNER's MANUAL
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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._ 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 38 MacroProgramming Typographical Conventions order to helpyou use this manualwith the remote control,front panelcontrolsand rearpanel 39 ProgrammedDeviceFunctions connections,certainconventionshavebeen 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 Selectors connection jack 42 FunctionList EXAMPLE - (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front pane 44 SetupCodeTables information display 54 TroubleshootingGuide [] - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control 54 ProcessorReset 55 TechnicalSpecifications _I - (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection _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 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 you areaboutto 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 connectionsfor 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 has beenengineeredso 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 exclusiveEzSetTM remote makeinstallation fast AVR520also featureswide-bandwidth,low- and simple.However,to obtain the maximum crosstalkcomponentvideoswitching. • 111113=set° remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance enjoymentfrom your new receiver,we 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 enableyou to takeadvantageof all the coaxialdigital jacks maybe switchedto • Front panel digital inputs and coax power the AVR520 isableto deliver, outputsfor usewith portable recorders- a digital output capability for easy con- f you haveany questionsaboutthis product, HarmanKardonexclusive.Twovideorecording nection to portable digital devices and its installationor itsoperation,pleasecontact outputs,preamp-outandmain amp-iniacks, the latest video game consoles your retaileror custominstaller.Theyare your and a color-codedeight-channelinput makethe • Multiple digital inputs and outputs bestlocal sourcesof information. AVR520virtuallyfuture-proof,with everything neededto accommodatetomorrow's new for- • Front panel analog NV and coax digi- Description and Features tal jacks switchable to outputs for mats right on board. TheAVR520 is amongthe mostversatileand easy connection to portable digital TheAVR520's flexibilitvand power extend multifeaturedAiV receiversavailable,incorpo- devices and video game consoles beyondyour main hometheater or listening ratinga wide rangeof listeningoptions.In • On-screen menu and display system additionto ]olby Digitaland DTSdecodincfor room.TheAVR520 includesa sophisticated c_gitalsources,a broadchoiceof Matrix sur- multizonecontrolsystemthat allowsyou to • Complete multizone system with sepa- round-encodedor Stereosurroundmodesare selectonesourcefor usein the main "oomand rate "Zone II" remote included availablefor usewith sourcessuchas CD,VCR, a different one in a secondroom.Complete TVbroadcastsandtheAVR520's own FM/AM controlovervolume is possiblewith a separate tuner.Along with DolbyProLogicII, DTSNeo:6, infraredcontrol ink.Tomakeit easvto operate 3olby3 Stereo,and Hall andTheatermodes, theAVR520 froma remoteroom,a separate theAVR520 offersHarmanInternational's "ZoneI1" remoteis included. 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 any programselection. VMAx,which usesproprietaryprocessingto HarmanKardoninventedthe high-fidelity createan open,spacioussoundfield even receivermorethan forty-sevenyearsago.With whenonlv two front speakersare available. state-of-the-artcircuitryandtime-honoredcircuit CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, :inally,the AVR520 is amongthe veryfew A/V do not use this (polarized) 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- yet powerfulanalogamplifierin an elegant, unless the blades can tions directlyfrom compatiblecomputersor easy-to-usepackage. be fully inserted to playbackdeviceswith the 3ower andfidelity prevent blade exposure. you expectfrom HarmanKardon. wdhm an equilateral tnan§ e. is intended to _k Thealert lightningthe user flashto thewithoresencearrowheadof uninsulatedsymb® 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 Safety Information Important Safety Information 40 of the NECthat providesguidelinesfor ferenceto radiocommunication However,there propergroundingand,in particular,specifies is no guaranteethat harmfulnterferencewill Verify LineVoltage Before Use that the cableground shallbe connectedto the not occurin a particularinstallation,f this YourAVR520 hasbeendesignedfor usewith groundingsystemof the building, ascloseto equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto 120-voltACcurrent.Connectionto a linevolt- the point of cableentryas possible, radioor televisionreception,which canbe ageother than that for which it isintended determinedbyturning the equipmentoff and can createa safetyand fire hazardand may Installation Location on,the userisencouragedto try to correctthe damagethe unit. • To ensureproperoperationand to avoidthe interferenceby oneor moreof the following potentialfor safetyhazards,placethe unit measures: If you haveanyquestionsaboutthevoltage on a firm and levelsurface.When placingthe requirementsfor yourspecificmodel,orabout uniton a shelf,be certainthat the shelf anc • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna. the linevoltagein yourarea,contactyourselling any mounting hardwarecansuaportthe • Increasethe separationbetweenthe equip- dealerbeforepluggingtheunit intoa wall outlet, weight of the product, ment and receiver. • Makecertainthat properspaceis provided Do Not Use ExtensionCords both above and aelowthe unitfor ventila- • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Toavoidsafetyhazards,useonly the power :ion. 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