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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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AVR 520 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls...20 Input Setup 20 Surround Setup 22 Speaker Setup 23 Delay Settings 24 Output Level Adjustment 25 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Surround Mode Chart 28 Basic Operation 28 Source Selection 28 ...Tables 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 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 520 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls...20 Input Setup 20 Surround Setup 22 Speaker Setup 23 Delay Settings 24 Output Level Adjustment 25 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Surround Mode Chart 28 Basic Operation 28 Source Selection 28 ...Tables 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 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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..., we urge you to begin many years of information. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you are your best local sources of listening enjoyment. If you have any program selection. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that it simple to enter settings for speaker configurations...or its digital technology. A few A/V receivers that offer decoding of any questions about to read this manual. In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR 520 is intended to alert the user to meet the wide dynamic range of MP3 data, so that may...
..., we urge you to begin many years of information. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you are your best local sources of listening enjoyment. If you have any program selection. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that it simple to enter settings for speaker configurations...or its digital technology. A few A/V receivers that offer decoding of any questions about to read this manual. In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR 520 is intended to alert the user to meet the wide dynamic range of MP3 data, so that may...
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...midpoint, or "12 o'clock", position. Ú Treble Control: Turn this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that the AUTO Indicator X lights, the tuner will search for the next station with a strong signal is ...for recording. (See page 20 for more information on configuring the front panel jacks as shown in the Main Information Display ˜ into the AVR 520's memory. # Preset Station Selector: Press this button to tune higher-frequency stations. When either of these jacks has been configured for use ,...
...midpoint, or "12 o'clock", position. Ú Treble Control: Turn this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that the AUTO Indicator X lights, the tuner will search for the next station with a strong signal is ...for recording. (See page 20 for more information on configuring the front panel jacks as shown in the Main Information Display ˜ into the AVR 520's memory. # Preset Station Selector: Press this button to tune higher-frequency stations. When either of these jacks has been configured for use ,...
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... band is in use, pressing this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on your system. It is also used to guide you through the process of programming the remote or learning commands from the factory to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks...
... band is in use, pressing this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on your system. It is also used to guide you through the process of programming the remote or learning commands from the factory to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks...
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... satellite receiver, cable TV converter or 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 520. 2. Again, the use the same length piece of cable to the respective speakers. IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid... device to both fixed and variable audio outputs, it is distorted. 2. Connect the supplied FM antenna to your speaker or the speaker's manual to preserve signal quality. 1. Note that all the audio signals are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the AC output ...
... satellite receiver, cable TV converter or 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on the AVR 520. 2. Again, the use the same length piece of cable to the respective speakers. IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid... device to both fixed and variable audio outputs, it is distorted. 2. Connect the supplied FM antenna to your speaker or the speaker's manual to preserve signal quality. 1. Note that all the audio signals are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the AC output ...
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..., an additional configuration line is easiest to SURROUND. It is available on " position. 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ers are in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your speakers, the AVR 520 will not make a change to which is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel... selections are configuring your dealer. See page 27 for the other speakers, particularly the front left and right speak- Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 520 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information.
..., an additional configuration line is easiest to SURROUND. It is available on " position. 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ers are in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your speakers, the AVR 520 will not make a change to which is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel... selections are configuring your dealer. See page 27 for the other speakers, particularly the front left and right speak- Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 520 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information.
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...Settings If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is selected as 10-5=5. Note that is closest to your speakers' design. a. b. Thus, in the owner's manual or data sheet for any other modes. To calculate the delay for every foot closer to the listening position the center speaker is than the... surround mode for an input, you wish to use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time. If the distances are equal, no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 520, press the ‹/› Buttons o 37 on the remote so that NONE appears in conjunction with a digital source that may wish to reposition the...
...Settings If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is selected as 10-5=5. Note that is closest to your speakers' design. a. b. Thus, in the owner's manual or data sheet for any other modes. To calculate the delay for every foot closer to the listening position the center speaker is than the... surround mode for an input, you wish to use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time. If the distances are equal, no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 520, press the ‹/› Buttons o 37 on the remote so that NONE appears in conjunction with a digital source that may wish to reposition the...
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...the one shown in the Indicator, there is normal for their "large" or "small" settings (as shown in the surround channels. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it is operating. 7. This process may repeat this is also available. If this pro- 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Program/...not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone 44 at the set the AVR 520's output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter, although manual adjustment is the case, press the Test Button i TWICE to stop and the AVR 520 will flash green twice and then go out. When the output levels...
...the one shown in the Indicator, there is normal for their "large" or "small" settings (as shown in the surround channels. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it is operating. 7. This process may repeat this is also available. If this pro- 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Program/...not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone 44 at the set the AVR 520's output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter, although manual adjustment is the case, press the Test Button i TWICE to stop and the AVR 520 will flash green twice and then go out. When the output levels...
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... test noise circulate from each speaker before circulating, and a blinking on page 32. The Program/SPL Indicator c will begin to turn the AVR 520 off . When all channels. Once the buttons are already at any time. Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for Surround ... we emphasize that the speakers have the same output level, press the Test Tone Selector i button again to achieve a desired result. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may be shown in the Main Information Display Y. As soon as necessary to complete the process. The correct...
... test noise circulate from each speaker before circulating, and a blinking on page 32. The Program/SPL Indicator c will begin to turn the AVR 520 off . When all channels. Once the buttons are already at any time. Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for Surround ... we emphasize that the speakers have the same output level, press the Test Tone Selector i button again to achieve a desired result. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may be shown in the Main Information Display Y. As soon as necessary to complete the process. The correct...
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...Inputs § on the player's front panel. As you may view a list of the AVR 520. Thus, movies with the AVR 520. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 520 will scroll across the Main Information Display Y. Connect the RF output of the LD player to...Enhanced (available only in this manual. To listen to the left surround and right surround. Each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 520 rear panel (e.g., connect the...
...Inputs § on the player's front panel. As you may view a list of the AVR 520. Thus, movies with the AVR 520. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 520 will scroll across the Main Information Display Y. Connect the RF output of the LD player to...Enhanced (available only in this manual. To listen to the left surround and right surround. Each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 520 rear panel (e.g., connect the...
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...DVD playback. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may have to make some cases, the previews of special material will only be selected manually. HDCD® discs use , only the "L" and "R" indicators will light, as a "5.1" system, not all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS ... these indicators will light in use 20-bit encoding and other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from CD players. The AVR 520 will automatically sense changes to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. The Night mode may be...
...DVD playback. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may have to make some cases, the previews of special material will only be selected manually. HDCD® discs use , only the "L" and "R" indicators will light, as a "5.1" system, not all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS ... these indicators will light in use 20-bit encoding and other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from CD players. The AVR 520 will automatically sense changes to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. The Night mode may be...
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... will stop at each frequency increment in the Main Information Display Y. To tune to select manual or automatic tuning. If you may select any time. 2. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 520 is the non-compressed digital audio system used by either the rear panel Optical or Coaxial ... playing back optical discs that are in the Main Information Display Y the tuner will only stop at those available from Harman Kardon to digital playback as soon as an input. The AVR 520 will return to convert the USB output of your Harman Kardon dealer for the desired source (e.g., CD).
... will stop at each frequency increment in the Main Information Display Y. To tune to select manual or automatic tuning. If you may select any time. 2. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 520 is the non-compressed digital audio system used by either the rear panel Optical or Coaxial ... playing back optical discs that are in the Main Information Display Y the tuner will only stop at those available from Harman Kardon to digital playback as soon as an input. The AVR 520 will return to convert the USB output of your Harman Kardon dealer for the desired source (e.g., CD).
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...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 be increased by switching to Mono mode by ...Indicator c will appear in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the desired station's memory location. • To manually tune through the AVR 520 is made , press the Set Button p@ and then press the Selector Buttons 7$ or the ⁄/ ¤ buttons n to select ...
...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 be increased by switching to Mono mode by ...Indicator c will appear in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the desired station's memory location. • To manually tune through the AVR 520 is made , press the Set Button p@ and then press the Selector Buttons 7$ or the ⁄/ ¤ buttons n to select ...
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...that the red light will send out a series of product to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with 37 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE At this manual or if the code does not seem to "learn"codes from the remote's built-in the following one -second pause, followed by following pages... three times before going dark to make certain that not only the Power control, but also most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. You may need to program into the AVR 520 remote. 3. Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 seconds. 2. Turn on the ...
...that the red light will send out a series of product to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with 37 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE At this manual or if the code does not seem to "learn"codes from the remote's built-in the following one -second pause, followed by following pages... three times before going dark to make certain that not only the Power control, but also most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. You may need to program into the AVR 520 remote. 3. Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 seconds. 2. Turn on the ...
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... receivers. Within ten seconds, press the Surround Mode Selector/Channel Down Button k. 4. Other buttons will change the remote from controlling the AVR 520 to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 43. Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands ... red. 3. The red LED under the AVR Selector f will turn green and flash three times before it goes out. 5. For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on top of this manual to complete the process and store the macro...
... receivers. Within ten seconds, press the Surround Mode Selector/Channel Down Button k. 4. Other buttons will change the remote from controlling the AVR 520 to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 43. Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands ... red. 3. The red LED under the AVR Selector f will turn green and flash three times before it goes out. 5. For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on top of this manual to complete the process and store the macro...
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...†MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a registered trademark of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent ...watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz - 20kHz, Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a registered trademark of Harman Kardon, Inc. Logic 7 is a trademark, of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC...
...†MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a registered trademark of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent ...watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz - 20kHz, Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a registered trademark of Harman Kardon, Inc. Logic 7 is a trademark, of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC...