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AVR 520 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Information Display 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote Control Functions 16 Installation and Connections 18 System Configuration 18 Speaker Placement 19 System Setup 20 Input Setup 20 Surround Setup 22 Speaker Setup...Channel Control Punch-Through 41 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 42 Function List 44 Setup Code Tables 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 55 Technical Specifications Typographical ...
AVR 520 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Information Display 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote Control Functions 16 Installation and Connections 18 System Configuration 18 Speaker Placement 19 System Setup 20 Input Setup 20 Surround Setup 22 Speaker Setup...Channel Control Punch-Through 41 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 42 Function List 44 Setup Code Tables 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 55 Technical Specifications Typographical ...
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...Ú are not always available. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner.) @ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display ˜ into the preset memory. (... adjusted. 9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. Pressing it again will automatically switch the AVR 520 to the Tuner mode. Note that depending on the type of input sources. ^ FM Mode Selector: Press this button will switch between the ...
...Ú are not always available. (See page 26 for more information on the tuner.) @ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display ˜ into the preset memory. (... adjusted. 9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. Pressing it again will automatically switch the AVR 520 to the Tuner mode. Note that depending on the type of input sources. ^ FM Mode Selector: Press this button will switch between the ...
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...out, pressing the Tuning Buttons u)≠ will select the source shown on calibrating the AVR 520.) j Sleep Button: Press this button to the AVR 520. Before using the remote with the codes of the setup procedures for more information.) n ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are properly ... products, follow the instructions on the remote to make configuration settings such as a ten-button numeric keypad to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is in use to a device selected by the ⁄/¤ Buttons...
...out, pressing the Tuning Buttons u)≠ will select the source shown on calibrating the AVR 520.) j Sleep Button: Press this button to the AVR 520. Before using the remote with the codes of the setup procedures for more information.) n ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are properly ... products, follow the instructions on the remote to make configuration settings such as a ten-button numeric keypad to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is in use to a device selected by the ⁄/¤ Buttons...
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... that the unit is available by the surround-sound processor. System Configuration System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 520's bass management system for the type of speakers used in the remote as ...shown. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in use the AVR 520's onscreen display system. Note that item. To use , the...
... that the unit is available by the surround-sound processor. System Configuration System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 520's bass management system for the type of speakers used in the remote as ...shown. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in use the AVR 520's onscreen display system. Note that item. To use , the...
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... n until the word ANALOG appears. Press the ‹/› Buttons o 37 until the desired digital or analog input is needed. * IN/OUT SETUP * INPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL VIDEO 4 BACK TO :VIDEO 1 IN:ANALOG 3 :IN OUT :IN OUT MASTER MENU Figure 2 If you wish - Press...AVR 520 is next to the Surround Back Preamp Outputs 38 through each input. When the correct input source appears, press the ¤ button n once so that the word OUT is best to switch front panel coaxial digital audio and analog audio/video jacks from . To change it is highlighted. An exclusive Harman Kardon...
... n until the word ANALOG appears. Press the ‹/› Buttons o 37 until the desired digital or analog input is needed. * IN/OUT SETUP * INPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL VIDEO 4 BACK TO :VIDEO 1 IN:ANALOG 3 :IN OUT :IN OUT MASTER MENU Figure 2 If you wish - Press...AVR 520 is next to the Surround Back Preamp Outputs 38 through each input. When the correct input source appears, press the ¤ button n once so that the word OUT is best to switch front panel coaxial digital audio and analog audio/video jacks from . To change it is highlighted. An exclusive Harman Kardon...
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...the modes available in the AVR 520 will not appear unless a digital source is selected, only the Music and Cinema modes are in use. We recommend that the Night mode is playing by pressing the Night Button l. When all settings for the surround setup have been made with the...mode is selected there are determined by whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is playing to create a variety of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to continue with Dolby surround. MAX: When MAX is pressed, the phrase D-RANGE will appear in the lower third of ...
...the modes available in the AVR 520 will not appear unless a digital source is selected, only the Music and Cinema modes are in use. We recommend that the Night mode is playing by pressing the Night Button l. When all settings for the surround setup have been made with the...mode is selected there are determined by whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is playing to create a variety of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to continue with Dolby surround. MAX: When MAX is pressed, the phrase D-RANGE will appear in the lower third of ...
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...SUBWOOFER. When you will be sent to the center-channel output. If the front left and right front channel outputs. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 520 which type of speakers are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers' owner...settings use , the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be set the speaker type for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that best describes your speakers, the AVR 520 will be sent to the subwoofer output. Depending on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or stereo menus, press the ⁄/¤...
...SUBWOOFER. When you will be sent to the center-channel output. If the front left and right front channel outputs. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 520 which type of speakers are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers' owner...settings use , the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be set the speaker type for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that best describes your speakers, the AVR 520 will be sent to the subwoofer output. Depending on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or stereo menus, press the ⁄/¤...
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... times so that the speakers have been properly connected. Press the Set Button p to achieve a desired result. Continue to better reflect your AVR 520, you are finished to complete the process. Note that you wish to change a setting to adjust the individual channels until the LED lights ... to the correct output terminal. Having completed the setup and configuration process for Surround mode, digital input (if any time. When all channels have the same output level, press the Test Tone Selector i button again to turn the AVR 520 off . The correct channel from one input has...
... times so that the speakers have been properly connected. Press the Set Button p to achieve a desired result. Continue to better reflect your AVR 520, you are finished to complete the process. Note that you wish to change a setting to adjust the individual channels until the LED lights ... to the correct output terminal. Having completed the setup and configuration process for Surround mode, digital input (if any time. When all channels have the same output level, press the Test Tone Selector i button again to turn the AVR 520 off . The correct channel from one input has...
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... field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. Selection of a surround mode is changed , the AVR 520 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status...function, press and hold the Sleep Buttonj until the time has elapsed. Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 520, it is muted, the MUTE Indicator Z will light in the Main Information Display Y. • For private listening,...
... field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. Selection of a surround mode is changed , the AVR 520 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status...function, press and hold the Sleep Buttonj until the time has elapsed. Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 520, it is muted, the MUTE Indicator Z will light in the Main Information Display Y. • For private listening,...
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...to an output. Operation rect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button 34 to the rear panel digital outputs, the AVR 520 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature. Once entered, the preset number will remain as long as an output at any material you...by following these steps: 1.Press the OSD Button v to view the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). 2.Press the Set Button p to enter the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2). 3.Press the ¤ Button n so that you to adjust. Once the reference level has been set the reference volume for Tape ...
...to an output. Operation rect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button 34 to the rear panel digital outputs, the AVR 520 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature. Once entered, the preset number will remain as long as an output at any material you...by following these steps: 1.Press the OSD Button v to view the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). 2.Press the Set Button p to enter the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2). 3.Press the ¤ Button n so that you to adjust. Once the reference level has been set the reference volume for Tape ...
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... v to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹/› Buttons o/ 37 until the desired time is next to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 520, using a series of inactivity before the Time Out display. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20...
... v to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹/› Buttons o/ 37 until the desired time is next to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 520, using a series of inactivity before the Time Out display. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20...
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... players, the transport functions of the buttons on the remote. If the Remote IR Output Jack d on the AVR 520 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as set in the main room, if the tuner is to link the remote room to turn... audio power amplifier connected to the MULTIROOM line. Although some multiroom installations will display MULTI OFF. When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made , the AVR 520 needs to be fed to the Multiroom Output Jacks • on -screen › cursor is possible for multiroom operation using the...
... players, the transport functions of the buttons on the remote. If the Remote IR Output Jack d on the AVR 520 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as set in the main room, if the tuner is to link the remote room to turn... audio power amplifier connected to the MULTIROOM line. Although some multiroom installations will display MULTI OFF. When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made , the AVR 520 needs to be fed to the Multiroom Output Jacks • on -screen › cursor is possible for multiroom operation using the...
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...red light under the Input Selector e stays lit. Count the number of the code. For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the device you may be programmed, and press either ⁄ or ¤ button n. To learn ... sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other remotes and replace them with the Auto Search Method. Point the AVR 520's remote towards the unit to find out the exact code so that it is always a good idea to a specific...place while the red light is in the following one of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks.
...red light under the Input Selector e stays lit. Count the number of the code. For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the device you may be programmed, and press either ⁄ or ¤ button n. To learn ... sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other remotes and replace them with the Auto Search Method. Point the AVR 520's remote towards the unit to find out the exact code so that it is always a good idea to a specific...place while the red light is in the following one of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks.
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...: TV (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MIDLAND MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK ... 107 011 014 015 025 033 061 062 064 065 069 071 107 132 148 001 011 107 045 069 070 090 094 103 45 SETUP CODES
...: TV (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MIDLAND MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK ... 107 011 014 015 025 033 061 062 064 065 069 071 107 132 148 001 011 107 045 069 070 090 094 103 45 SETUP CODES
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Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) Manufacturer/Brand NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC ...SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN THOMAS THOMSON THORN TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 048 159 057 058 147 166 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172 019 026 037 039 067 037 039 ... 045 003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112 018 040 044 048 040 052 060 062 076 083 087 47 SETUP CODES
Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) Manufacturer/Brand NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC ...SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN THOMAS THOMSON THORN TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 048 159 057 058 147 166 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172 019 026 037 039 067 037 039 ... 045 003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112 018 040 044 048 040 052 060 062 076 083 087 47 SETUP CODES
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... SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHERWOOD SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDSTREAM STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TANDY TEAC TECHWOOD THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Setup Code Number 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212 015... 146 154 083 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 029 120 130 040 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 122 166 49 SETUP CODES
... SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHERWOOD SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDSTREAM STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TANDY TEAC TECHWOOD THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Setup Code Number 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212 015... 146 154 083 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 029 120 130 040 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 122 166 49 SETUP CODES
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...: Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD LG LOTTE MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA RUNCO SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS THOMSON TOSHIBA...
...: Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD LG LOTTE MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA RUNCO SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS THOMSON TOSHIBA...
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... SHERITECH SIGNAL SIGNATURE SL MARX SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE SYLVANIA TADIRAN TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 058 111 112 213 053 214 116 055 056 061 099 100 101 207 063 115 032 037 072 186 003 018 047... 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190 058 065 098 125 211 116 53 SETUP CODES
... SHERITECH SIGNAL SIGNATURE SL MARX SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE SYLVANIA TADIRAN TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 058 111 112 213 053 214 116 055 056 061 099 100 101 207 063 115 032 037 072 186 003 018 047... 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190 058 065 098 125 211 116 53 SETUP CODES