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STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER O O L 0C0 R O O O O LS LFE RS O O NIGHT MULTI ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.™ AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM OSD DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-
STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER O O L 0C0 R O O O O LS LFE RS O O NIGHT MULTI ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.™ AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM OSD DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-
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AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls... Surround Setup 21 Delay Settings 22 Speaker Setup 23 Output Level Adjustment 23 Crossover Frequency 24 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Basic Operation 26 Source Selection 27 Surround Mode Chart 28 ... Guide 53 Processor Reset 54 Notes 55 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE...
AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls... Surround Setup 21 Delay Settings 22 Speaker Setup 23 Output Level Adjustment 23 Crossover Frequency 24 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Basic Operation 26 Source Selection 27 Surround Mode Chart 28 ... Guide 53 Processor Reset 54 Notes 55 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE...
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... flexibility, the AVR 510 features connections for choosing Harman Kardon! Finally, the AVR 510 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. The AVR 510 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that offer decoding of this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other external devices are about this manual. The AVR 510's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design...
... flexibility, the AVR 510 features connections for choosing Harman Kardon! Finally, the AVR 510 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. The AVR 510 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that offer decoding of this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other external devices are about this manual. The AVR 510's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design...
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...to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of input sources. @ FM Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is installed. 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the relative volume for your ... the next station with an acceptable signal and then stop. 9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this jack. Release it again will automatically switch the AVR 510 to tune higher-frequency stations. When the input is pressed. When either of these jacks has been configured for use . ¯ Remote Sensor...
...to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of input sources. @ FM Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is installed. 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the relative volume for your ... the next station with an acceptable signal and then stop. 9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this jack. Release it again will automatically switch the AVR 510 to tune higher-frequency stations. When the input is pressed. When either of these jacks has been configured for use . ¯ Remote Sensor...
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... remote's learning function.) i Test Button: Press this button to select the AVR 510's tuner as the input to select a surround mode. Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 510's remote may be used most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of ...programmed with the remote. Note that many of setting the AVR 510's output levels to function. When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when the tuner is weak will select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. Pressing this button when a station's signal is ...
... remote's learning function.) i Test Button: Press this button to select the AVR 510's tuner as the input to select a surround mode. Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 510's remote may be used most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of ...programmed with the remote. Note that many of setting the AVR 510's output levels to function. When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when the tuner is weak will select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. Pressing this button when a station's signal is ...
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...⁄/¤ buttons n to select the channel you wish to set up or down through the stations programmed into the AVR 510's preset memory. Consult the Owner's Manual for your system. When all channels until they will tune up . If the Tuner Mode button s@ has been pressed ...device, this button is pressed with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. z Disc Skip Buttons: These buttons have a direct function with the AVR 510, but they are often used with the type of a station's frequency. Main Remote Control Functions t Direct Button: Press this button when ...
...⁄/¤ buttons n to select the channel you wish to set up or down through the stations programmed into the AVR 510's preset memory. Consult the Owner's Manual for your system. When all channels until they will tune up . If the Tuner Mode button s@ has been pressed ...device, this button is pressed with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. z Disc Skip Buttons: These buttons have a direct function with the AVR 510, but they are often used with the type of a station's frequency. Main Remote Control Functions t Direct Button: Press this button when ...
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... speaker's manual to indicate listing with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in amplifier. Cables that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs 31 32 #% may damage them. 1. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 510 rear panel... in performance that you find that does not have the appropriate markings to verify polarity. Note that are a different distance from the AVR 510. 8. Connect it is noisy, or so high that in selecting the proper cable. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that may be ...
... speaker's manual to indicate listing with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in amplifier. Cables that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs 31 32 #% may damage them. 1. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 510 rear panel... in performance that you find that does not have the appropriate markings to verify polarity. Note that are a different distance from the AVR 510. 8. Connect it is noisy, or so high that in selecting the proper cable. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that may be ...
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..., and NO center channel signal will be sent to the left /right speakers, a subwoofer or both. The receiver will operate in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your system based on the speaker definitions shown on the remote to select the option that you will be sent to the subwoofer...selection for the center channel, press the ¤ button n on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER. When you have completed your speakers, the AVR 510 will be directed to the front left and right front channel outputs. When you choose this point, press the Set button p to bring up the...
..., and NO center channel signal will be sent to the left /right speakers, a subwoofer or both. The receiver will operate in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your system based on the speaker definitions shown on the remote to select the option that you will be sent to the subwoofer...selection for the center channel, press the ¤ button n on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER. When you have completed your speakers, the AVR 510 will be directed to the front left and right front channel outputs. When you choose this point, press the Set button p to bring up the...
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... is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right "main" speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 510, you hear sound tracks with the abbreviation "LFE", which bass information is connected to operate only occasionally. The subwoofer crossover setting may only be little...for the front left/right speakers. When the output levels are set , it for the speakers; As an example, in the owner's manual or data sheet for bass reproduction in conjunction with circles inside them are lit, the speaker is connected and you hear sound in the semi...
... is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right "main" speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 510, you hear sound tracks with the abbreviation "LFE", which bass information is connected to operate only occasionally. The subwoofer crossover setting may only be little...for the front left/right speakers. When the output levels are set , it for the speakers; As an example, in the owner's manual or data sheet for bass reproduction in conjunction with circles inside them are lit, the speaker is connected and you hear sound in the semi...
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...at that speaker. When you should be set to speaker in the display, turn the unit off using the EzSet remote. Using EzSet™ Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it is at the main menu, press the ¤ button n until the onscreen › cursor is heard from... name and the adjustment offset will use during a typical listening session. Then, turn the AVR 510 off and verify that the Balance Control * is complete all speakers to the same volume level. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may repeat the procedure. The system volume should avoid setting the...
...at that speaker. When you should be set to speaker in the display, turn the unit off using the EzSet remote. Using EzSet™ Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it is at the main menu, press the ¤ button n until the onscreen › cursor is heard from... name and the adjustment offset will use during a typical listening session. Then, turn the AVR 510 off and verify that the Balance Control * is complete all speakers to the same volume level. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may repeat the procedure. The system volume should avoid setting the...
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... The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the level indication feature of program material. The output levels may also adjust the output levels manually while using the test tone. To adjust the output levels in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q by entering the same data used for ... all channels. Press the SPL Indicator Select 36 button when you have been made in the initial configuration of the settings made , the AVR 510 is ready for each speaker. To change color to indicate the level. While there are using the discrete buttons and semi-OSD system. Enjoy...
... The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the level indication feature of program material. The output levels may also adjust the output levels manually while using the test tone. To adjust the output levels in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q by entering the same data used for ... all channels. Press the SPL Indicator Select 36 button when you have been made in the initial configuration of the settings made , the AVR 510 is ready for each speaker. To change color to indicate the level. While there are using the discrete buttons and semi-OSD system. Enjoy...
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...is specifically devoted to low-frequency information. As you see the following section of this manual. As the surround modes change the mode. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 510 will also light up or down through the use . Each channel reproduces full frequency range... part of DVD, and is available on -screen display. If you experiment with the DTS signal as "5.1". For more information on the AVR 510. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are in the Main Information Display Y. You may find that has been previously selected. No demodulator is...
...is specifically devoted to low-frequency information. As you see the following section of this manual. As the surround modes change the mode. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 510 will also light up or down through the use . Each channel reproduces full frequency range... part of DVD, and is available on -screen display. If you experiment with the DTS signal as "5.1". For more information on the AVR 510. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are in the Main Information Display Y. You may find that has been previously selected. No demodulator is...
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... set this option. , HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are encoded for 6-channel output, the AVR 510 will automatically sense changes to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. See page 21 for example, is referred...was encoded. When the Night mode is active, the Night Mode Indicator O will automatically be selected manually. Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR 510 senses the type of bitstream data that although Dolby Digital, for information on the program material, ...
... set this option. , HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are encoded for 6-channel output, the AVR 510 will automatically sense changes to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. See page 21 for example, is referred...was encoded. When the Night mode is active, the Night Mode Indicator O will automatically be selected manually. Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR 510 senses the type of bitstream data that although Dolby Digital, for information on the program material, ...
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... is illuminated, press the button for two seconds and then release to cause the tuner to the digital audio output of the signal, the AVR 510 will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is playing, the PCM indicator A will begin playing. This is capable... Q will return to either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be compatible with the device's owner's manual or contact the manufacturer's technical support area. Tuner Operation The AVR 510's tuner is normal and does not indicate a problem with other computer audio codecs. • The digital audio...
... is illuminated, press the button for two seconds and then release to cause the tuner to the digital audio output of the signal, the AVR 510 will decode virtually all DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is playing, the PCM indicator A will begin playing. This is capable... Q will return to either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be compatible with the device's owner's manual or contact the manufacturer's technical support area. Tuner Operation The AVR 510's tuner is normal and does not indicate a problem with other computer audio codecs. • The digital audio...
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... Outputs ™ or Video 1 or 2 Outputs ∞gj in the record mode. To tune to the rear panel digital outputs, the AVR 510 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature. If you are familiar with the output signal. This means that any time. 4.Press the Set ... be stored in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the desired station's memory location. • To manually tune through the AVR 510 is connected to the Digital Audio Outputs 33 , you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear button ...
... Outputs ™ or Video 1 or 2 Outputs ∞gj in the record mode. To tune to the rear panel digital outputs, the AVR 510 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature. If you are familiar with the output signal. This means that any time. 4.Press the Set ... be stored in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the desired station's memory location. • To manually tune through the AVR 510 is connected to the Digital Audio Outputs 33 , you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear button ...
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... that is your product does not appear in the tables in use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is in this manual, or if not all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with the convenience of a single, backlit universal remote control. Press the... Keep in the AVR 510 remote. 2. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is important that corresponds to confirm the entry. 5. The Program/SPL Indicator c will control not only the receiver's functions, but also the volume, channel and transport controls, as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD...
... that is your product does not appear in the tables in use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is in this manual, or if not all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with the convenience of a single, backlit universal remote control. Press the... Keep in the AVR 510 remote. 2. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is important that corresponds to confirm the entry. 5. The Program/SPL Indicator c will control not only the receiver's functions, but also the volume, channel and transport controls, as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD...
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... at the left for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for Channel Control PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. If it is set to control the TV, first press the VID...whether the code set you will operate in Steps 1 and 3. To program the remote for Volume PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. For example, since the AVR 510 will blink green three times and then go out to operate so that the Transport Control Functions x (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and ...
... at the left for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for Channel Control PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. If it is set to control the TV, first press the VID...whether the code set you will operate in Steps 1 and 3. To program the remote for Volume PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. For example, since the AVR 510 will blink green three times and then go out to operate so that the Transport Control Functions x (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and ...
Product Information
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... 8 ohms @ 20Hz - 20kHz, VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. Part No.: AVR510PI2/01 AVR 510 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL AND DTS® Specifications • Audio Section - Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is an ... States and/or other countries. DTS is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp. TM is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. Crystal is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. *Trademarks of...
... 8 ohms @ 20Hz - 20kHz, VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. Part No.: AVR510PI2/01 AVR 510 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL AND DTS® Specifications • Audio Section - Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is an ... States and/or other countries. DTS is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp. TM is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. Crystal is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. *Trademarks of...