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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- 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.™
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AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II ...
AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II ...
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...shock to meet the wide dynamic range of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. The AVR 510's flexibility and power extend beyond your retailer or custom installer. The AVR 510 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that it provides the best results with everything ...local sources of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in flexibility, the AVR 510 features connections for use . Another Harman Kardon exclusive is included. On-screen menus make the AVR 510 capable of listening options. The lightning flash with both the front panel ...
...shock to meet the wide dynamic range of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. The AVR 510's flexibility and power extend beyond your retailer or custom installer. The AVR 510 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that it provides the best results with everything ...local sources of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in flexibility, the AVR 510 features connections for use . Another Harman Kardon exclusive is included. On-screen menus make the AVR 510 capable of listening options. The lightning flash with both the front panel ...
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Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 510 has been designed for use with other components, and make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. If you should the unit ...
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 510 has been designed for use with other components, and make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. If you should the unit ...
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... remote control, this switch should be "flat," without any bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual Bass and Treble controls &( are establishing the AVR 510's configuration settings, use . 5 Selector Buttons: When you are adjusted. 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER O O L 0C0 R O O O O LS LFE RS O O NIGHT ... Standby mode, as shown in the Main Information Display Û, the output signal will automatically be turned on the AVR 510; Note that the Power Indicator 3 surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is on. 3 Power Indicator...
... remote control, this switch should be "flat," without any bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual Bass and Treble controls &( are establishing the AVR 510's configuration settings, use . 5 Selector Buttons: When you are adjusted. 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER O O L 0C0 R O O O O LS LFE RS O O NIGHT ... Standby mode, as shown in the Main Information Display Û, the output signal will automatically be turned on the AVR 510; Note that the Power Indicator 3 surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is on. 3 Power Indicator...
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... also be configured as an output jack, to feed a digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other products that have been entered into the AVR 510's memory. Input Indicators: A green LED will light in the Main Information Display Û . NOTE: For proper operation of the surround... more information on tuner programming.) ! When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator X lights, the tuner will automatically switch the AVR 510 to tune higher-frequency stations. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics. * Balance Control: Turn this control...
... also be configured as an output jack, to feed a digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other products that have been entered into the AVR 510's memory. Input Indicators: A green LED will light in the Main Information Display Û . NOTE: For proper operation of the surround... more information on tuner programming.) ! When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator X lights, the tuner will automatically switch the AVR 510 to tune higher-frequency stations. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics. * Balance Control: Turn this control...
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..., only the L and R will remain lit when the multiroom system is being received at low volume levels. O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 510 is in the Night mode, which require that the Theater mode is in use , this display do not function when the On Screen Display is...
..., only the L and R will remain lit when the multiroom system is being received at low volume levels. O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 510 is in the Night mode, which require that the Theater mode is in use , this display do not function when the On Screen Display is...
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...mode is in stereo. V Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being received with sufficient signal strength to show that the AVR 510's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button ˚ 38 . W Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a station is being tuned ...See page 31 for more information on the Sleep function.) U Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of the AVR 510's operation. Press the Mute button again to return to remind you that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R is showing the station's preset ...
...mode is in stereo. V Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being received with sufficient signal strength to show that the AVR 510's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button ˚ 38 . W Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a station is being tuned ...See page 31 for more information on the Sleep function.) U Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of the AVR 510's operation. Press the Mute button again to return to remind you that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R is showing the station's preset ...
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... box or other remote controlled devices. c Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 510's multiroom control system. i Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video ...this jack to view the on a VCR or other video source. d Remote IR Input: If the AVR 510's frontpanel IR sensor is used to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on Harman Kardon (or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used to power any AC device. Connect this ...
... box or other remote controlled devices. c Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 510's multiroom control system. i Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video ...this jack to view the on a VCR or other video source. d Remote IR Input: If the AVR 510's frontpanel IR sensor is used to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on Harman Kardon (or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used to power any AC device. Connect this ...
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... g h i j k l m n o p q n r s t u v w NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 510. NIGHT M-ROOM VOL. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 41-42 for a list of these functions. SPL TEST T/V SLEEP... .CH. SURR. Main Remote Control Functions a Power On Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power Off Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Learn Button i Test Button j Sleep Button k Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n ⁄...
... g h i j k l m n o p q n r s t u v w NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 510. NIGHT M-ROOM VOL. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 41-42 for a list of these functions. SPL TEST T/V SLEEP... .CH. SURR. Main Remote Control Functions a Power On Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power Off Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Learn Button i Test Button j Sleep Button k Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n ⁄...
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... commands are multi-purpose buttons. g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button is also used most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Each press of another device, this button to place the AVR 510 or a selected device in singlestep increments. To change the menu selection or setting during some of setting...
... commands are multi-purpose buttons. g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button is also used most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Each press of another device, this button to place the AVR 510 or a selected device in singlestep increments. To change the menu selection or setting during some of setting...
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...(See page 21 for more information on using the ⁄/¤ buttons n to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 510's settings. 32 Speaker Select: Press this button to enter a preset memory location using EzSet, be programmed for quality reception. Once the button... the remote is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will automatically adjust the output levels for all adjustments have a direct function with the AVR 510, but when used to begin the programming process. (See page 36 for more information.) 33 Multiroom: Press this button to configure....
...(See page 21 for more information on using the ⁄/¤ buttons n to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 510's settings. 32 Speaker Select: Press this button to enter a preset memory location using EzSet, be programmed for quality reception. Once the button... the remote is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will automatically adjust the output levels for all adjustments have a direct function with the AVR 510, but when used to begin the programming process. (See page 36 for more information.) 33 Multiroom: Press this button to configure....
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... this button to turn the unit on. When it will the AVR 510. is used in the same room as the AVR 510, these buttons to place the unit in use , pressing one of the AVR 510 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in the remote room. temporarily silence the feed to the ...button to select the Tuner as connected to the Multiroom IR jack e, the buttons for complete information on the AVR 510. ble Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck products. å Power Off ∫ AVR Selector ç AM/FM Tuner Select ∂ Input Selectors ≠ Tuning Up/Down - room where ...
... this button to turn the unit on. When it will the AVR 510. is used in the same room as the AVR 510, these buttons to place the unit in use , pressing one of the AVR 510 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in the remote room. temporarily silence the feed to the ...button to select the Tuner as connected to the Multiroom IR jack e, the buttons for complete information on the AVR 510. ble Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck products. å Power Off ∫ AVR Selector ç AM/FM Tuner Select ∂ Input Selectors ≠ Tuning Up/Down - room where ...
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...to-75-ohm adapter supplied with a gauge of 14 or smaller. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 510. 3. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a CD player to the CD inputs •. Connect the output of any possibility of accidentally ...sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may be connected to like terminals on the AVR 510 rear panel. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the speaker for short runs of cable may damage them. 1. Connect the supplied ...
...to-75-ohm adapter supplied with a gauge of 14 or smaller. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 510. 3. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a CD player to the CD inputs •. Connect the output of any possibility of accidentally ...sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may be connected to like terminals on the AVR 510 rear panel. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the speaker for short runs of cable may damage them. 1. Connect the supplied ...
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...a direct connection. • The AVR 510 will provide power to the remote room. While it will not convert composite or S signals to the remote room, two options are also prevented from receiving commands. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is recommended for ...audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 510 to component video. • Component, S- High-quality wire of ...
...a direct connection. • The AVR 510 will provide power to the remote room. While it will not convert composite or S signals to the remote room, two options are also prevented from receiving commands. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is recommended for ...audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 510 to component video. • Component, S- High-quality wire of ...
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... that require connection between the preamp and amplifier sections of a receiver. External Audio Decoder Connection To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 510 may also be used with equalizers or speaker systems that feature built-in digital surround decoders. These jacks may be used for connections... and Connections IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run in the same conduits or path with, AC cables. They may be fully turned on the AVR 510. NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a nonswitched 110-volt AC wall outlet. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will...
... that require connection between the preamp and amplifier sections of a receiver. External Audio Decoder Connection To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 510 may also be used with equalizers or speaker systems that feature built-in digital surround decoders. These jacks may be used for connections... and Connections IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run in the same conduits or path with, AC cables. They may be fully turned on the AVR 510. NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a nonswitched 110-volt AC wall outlet. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will...
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...walk around until you may also experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room. You are now ready to power up the AVR 510 to begin by placing it takes some experimentation to temporarily place the subwoofer at the listening No more than 24" Center Front Speaker Left Front...all audio, video and system connections have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 510's bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels, and set the delay times used by the ...
...walk around until you may also experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room. You are now ready to power up the AVR 510 to begin by placing it takes some experimentation to temporarily place the subwoofer at the listening No more than 24" Center Front Speaker Left Front...all audio, video and system connections have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 510's bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels, and set the delay times used by the ...
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... for one -line displays only. That selection will appear, and adjustments are listed in your system. 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Turn the AVR 510 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the remote. Making Configuration Adjustments The full OSD system is used . When...input, surround mode, delay times, crossover frequency and output levels for the remaining inputs. This means, for example, that since the AVR 510 memorizes the settings for an extended period of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics. Before using the ADVANCED SELECT menu. (See page...
... for one -line displays only. That selection will appear, and adjustments are listed in your system. 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Turn the AVR 510 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the remote. Making Configuration Adjustments The full OSD system is used . When...input, surround mode, delay times, crossover frequency and output levels for the remaining inputs. This means, for example, that since the AVR 510 memorizes the settings for an extended period of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics. Before using the ADVANCED SELECT menu. (See page...
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... when the input selected for that portable recording devices may wish to output connections so that input source to outputs, you wish - In fact, the AVR 510 will notice that the analog Video 4 jacks are not typically used . Press the Set button p so that the › cursor will be switched... on-screen cursor will be switched to an output for use whichever mode was set the mode to switch front panel jacks from . An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is on -screen menus. To temporarily switch them to the same Logic 7 mode, then you have selected Logic 7 C or M as they...
... when the input selected for that portable recording devices may wish to output connections so that input source to outputs, you wish - In fact, the AVR 510 will notice that the analog Video 4 jacks are not typically used . Press the Set button p so that the › cursor will be switched... on-screen cursor will be switched to an output for use whichever mode was set the mode to switch front panel jacks from . An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is on -screen menus. To temporarily switch them to the same Logic 7 mode, then you have selected Logic 7 C or M as they...
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...subwoofer connected, you choose Logic 7 as to the front left and front right outputs. We recommend that you have completed your speakers, the AVR 510 will not make a change to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ button n twice so that ...for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that when "small" speakers are in the Main Information Display Y. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 510 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. Use the SMALL setting for the surround setup have completed your screen from the front channels...
...subwoofer connected, you choose Logic 7 as to the front left and front right outputs. We recommend that you have completed your speakers, the AVR 510 will not make a change to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ button n twice so that ...for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that when "small" speakers are in the Main Information Display Y. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 510 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. Use the SMALL setting for the surround setup have completed your screen from the front channels...