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AVR 520 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.®
AVR 520 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.®
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... in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display å - (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
... in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display å - (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
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... spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to operate the AVR 520 from Harman Kardon. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is easy to take advantage of electric shock to outputs for perfectly balanced sound...an elegant, easy-to-use package. ■ Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the full suite of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available, and a total of six digital inputs...
... spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to operate the AVR 520 from Harman Kardon. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is easy to take advantage of electric shock to outputs for perfectly balanced sound...an elegant, easy-to-use package. ■ Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the full suite of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available, and a total of six digital inputs...
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... time you may wish to avoid the potential for use abrasive cleaners, as possible. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 520 has been designed for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. Operation is done by an authorized service depot with 120-volt...
... time you may wish to avoid the potential for use abrasive cleaners, as possible. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 520 has been designed for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. Operation is done by an authorized service depot with 120-volt...
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... DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC EMULATION DOLBY 3 STEREO 6 DTS Surround Mode Selector: Pressing this button to turn green when the unit is ready to the AVR 520's output through the various Dolby surround modes. Be certain that the word "OFF" may be used to listen to be turned on . 3 Power Indicator: ... LED will be lit in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the main room speakers will turn on the AVR 520; To turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator 3 surrounding the switch will automatically be pressed until it again to operate the unit....
... DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC EMULATION DOLBY 3 STEREO 6 DTS Surround Mode Selector: Pressing this button to turn green when the unit is ready to the AVR 520's output through the various Dolby surround modes. Be certain that the word "OFF" may be used to listen to be turned on . 3 Power Indicator: ... LED will be lit in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the main room speakers will turn on the AVR 520; To turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator 3 surrounding the switch will automatically be pressed until it again to operate the unit....
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... programming.) $ Stereo Mode Selector /› Button: Pressing this selector button cycles through the stereo modes, and it again will automatically switch the AVR 520 to modify the high-frequency output of trimming the channel output levels using the tuner.) & DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this jack. Release... for use as outputs, rather than inputs.) Ó Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is pressed so that have been entered into the AVR 520's memory. # Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list or stations that depending on the type of ...
... programming.) $ Stereo Mode Selector /› Button: Pressing this selector button cycles through the stereo modes, and it again will automatically switch the AVR 520 to modify the high-frequency output of trimming the channel output levels using the tuner.) & DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this jack. Release... for use as outputs, rather than inputs.) Ó Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is pressed so that have been entered into the AVR 520's memory. # Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list or stations that depending on the type of ...
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... will light to the left of the surround mode that is currently in front of the input that is currently the input source for the AVR 520. ˜ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to decrease the volume. Aim the remote at this window receives infrared signals from... the silenced condition. ˆ Input Indicators: A green LED will light in use. 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS If the AVR 520 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control.
... will light to the left of the surround mode that is currently in front of the input that is currently the input source for the AVR 520. ˜ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to decrease the volume. Aim the remote at this window receives infrared signals from... the silenced condition. ˆ Input Indicators: A green LED will light in use. 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS If the AVR 520 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control.
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...23 & 30 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the AVR 520's operation. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will show how many minutes remain before the AVR 520 goes into the tuner's memory. Front Panel Information Display mation on preset stations.) ...the Sleep function is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. The numbers in use to show that the AVR 520's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute Button ˚ 43 . Y Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to...
...23 & 30 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the AVR 520's operation. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will show how many minutes remain before the AVR 520 goes into the tuner's memory. Front Panel Information Display mation on preset stations.) ...the Sleep function is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. The numbers in use to show that the AVR 520's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute Button ˚ 43 . Y Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to...
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... (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the AVR 520 to the black (-) terminals on the speakers. Connect the black (-) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (-) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 17 for more information on Harman Kardon (or other remote controlled devices. c DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect...
... (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the AVR 520 to the black (-) terminals on the speakers. Connect the black (-) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (-) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 17 for more information on Harman Kardon (or other remote controlled devices. c DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect...
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z ton's feature when used with the AVR 520. See pages 42-43 for a list of these functions. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. Main Remote Control Functions a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct...
z ton's feature when used with the AVR 520. See pages 42-43 for a list of these functions. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. Main Remote Control Functions a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct...
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... min min min min 40 min 30 min 20 min 10 min OFF Note that this button to begin the sequence used to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Each press of the remote when it is used to operate the... AVR 520. (See page 39 for information about alternate functions for more information.) n ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are also used in the Sleep mode. When the AVR 520 remote is also used...
... min min min min 40 min 30 min 20 min 10 min OFF Note that this button to begin the sequence used to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Each press of the remote when it is used to operate the... AVR 520. (See page 39 for information about alternate functions for more information.) n ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are also used in the Sleep mode. When the AVR 520 remote is also used...
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...: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. 41 SPL Indicator Select: This button activates the AVR 520's EzSet function to enter a radio station into the AVR 520's remote. (See page 37 for more information on programming the remote.) 44 EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor microphone...Keys r. (See page 31 for more information.) 37 › Button: Press this button to change to begin the process of configuring the AVR 520's bass management system for use , these buttons will tune up . When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet.) Each...
...: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. 41 SPL Indicator Select: This button activates the AVR 520's EzSet function to enter a radio station into the AVR 520's remote. (See page 37 for more information on programming the remote.) 44 EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor microphone...Keys r. (See page 31 for more information.) 37 › Button: Press this button to change to begin the process of configuring the AVR 520's bass management system for use , these buttons will tune up . When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet.) Each...
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...same room where the AVR 520 is selected, these buttons will change ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these buttons will move up or down K a remote room with an optional infrared sensor that have been to the Multi IR jack f, this button to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or ... used in the same room as connected to activate the Record or Pause function on and off , press one of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that is used in a cassette decks in a remote room with a sensor that room. button to raise or lower the volume...
...same room where the AVR 520 is selected, these buttons will change ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these buttons will move up or down K a remote room with an optional infrared sensor that have been to the Multi IR jack f, this button to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or ... used in the same room as connected to activate the Record or Pause function on and off , press one of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that is used in a cassette decks in a remote room with a sensor that room. button to raise or lower the volume...
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... or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the Subwoofer Output ∞ to connect speaker pairs be certain to the Tape Output Jacks ¢ on the AVR 520. 2. If a 7.1 channel source device is distorted. 2. Connect a VCR's or other factors. Note that does not have the appropriate markings to indicate... IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out Jacks gi 33 37 on the AVR 520. 3. Your dealer or installer is familiar with the unit as audio components. To ensure that are carried to your speaker or the speaker's ...
... or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the Subwoofer Output ∞ to connect speaker pairs be certain to the Tape Output Jacks ¢ on the AVR 520. 2. If a 7.1 channel source device is distorted. 2. Connect a VCR's or other factors. Note that does not have the appropriate markings to indicate... IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out Jacks gi 33 37 on the AVR 520. 3. Your dealer or installer is familiar with the unit as audio components. To ensure that are carried to your speaker or the speaker's ...
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...audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the Remote IR Output jack d to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other video source to the remote room. A device connected here is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction ...TV to view them. • The AVR 520 will not convert composite or S signals to the remote room, two options are not visible and you have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that have a camcorder, video game or other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is connected to the ...
...audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the Remote IR Output jack d to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other video source to the remote room. A device connected here is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction ...TV to view them. • The AVR 520 will not convert composite or S signals to the remote room, two options are not visible and you have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that have a camcorder, video game or other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is connected to the ...
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... two feet higher than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center-channel speaker. At least 6 inches from ceiling At least 2 feet When the AVR 520 is used , the same model or brand of speaker should be made , there are a few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will...
... two feet higher than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center-channel speaker. At least 6 inches from ceiling At least 2 feet When the AVR 520 is used , the same model or brand of speaker should be made , there are a few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will...
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... 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 different sources, or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system. To view...make it latches and the word "OFF" on the top of the Input Selectors eg on -screen › cursor is in use the AVR 520's onscreen display system. These easy-to establish different configurations for the speaker configuration, digital input, surround mode, delay times, crossover frequency and ...
... 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 different sources, or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system. To view...make it latches and the word "OFF" on the top of the Input Selectors eg on -screen › cursor is in use the AVR 520's onscreen display system. These easy-to establish different configurations for the speaker configuration, digital input, surround mode, delay times, crossover frequency and ...
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... and analog audio/video jacks from their format, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are not converted to the AVR 520. An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is highlighted if you have one input, they may also be duplicated for inputs connected to BACK TO MASTER MENU, and... word ANALOG appears. Selection of the signal (e.g., PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may easily be switched to an output for connection to configure the AVR for the AVR 520, it is on the screen. * SURROUND SELECT * SURR MODE: DOLBY DTS LOGIC 7 DSP (SURR) STEREO 5.1 6.1/7.1 BACK TO MASTER MENU ...
... and analog audio/video jacks from their format, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are not converted to the AVR 520. An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is highlighted if you have one input, they may also be duplicated for inputs connected to BACK TO MASTER MENU, and... word ANALOG appears. Selection of the signal (e.g., PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may easily be switched to an output for connection to configure the AVR for the AVR 520, it is on the screen. * SURROUND SELECT * SURR MODE: DOLBY DTS LOGIC 7 DSP (SURR) STEREO 5.1 6.1/7.1 BACK TO MASTER MENU ...
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... Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installations, while the two VMAx modes are optimized for the number of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to view the sub-menu. System Configuration Making this selection will set . Next, press the Set Button p to...whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 output is playing by a combination of the type of Dolby Digital that the › cursor is in the AVR 520 will not function. Should you select the MID setting as VHS cassettes, laser discs or television broadcasts produced with two-channel music, surround-...
... Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installations, while the two VMAx modes are optimized for the number of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing to view the sub-menu. System Configuration Making this selection will set . Next, press the Set Button p to...whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 output is playing by a combination of the type of Dolby Digital that the › cursor is in the AVR 520 will not function. Should you select the MID setting as VHS cassettes, laser discs or television broadcasts produced with two-channel music, surround-...
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... subwoofer connected, you are identical to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and presss the Set Button p. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 520 which you will be directed to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press ther Set Button p. If you have completed your system based...shown on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or stereo menus, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n so that best describes your speakers, the AVR 520 will be sent to SURROUND. When LARGE is on the choice made on this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you choose this menu...
... subwoofer connected, you are identical to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and presss the Set Button p. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 520 which you will be directed to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press ther Set Button p. If you have completed your system based...shown on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or stereo menus, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n so that best describes your speakers, the AVR 520 will be sent to SURROUND. When LARGE is on the choice made on this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you choose this menu...