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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 ... Level 34 Semi-OSD Settings 36 Multiroom Operation 37 Programming the Remote 37 Direct Code Entry 37 Auto Search Method 37 Code Readout 37 Learning Codes 38 Erasing Learned Codes 38 Macro Programming 39 Programmed Device Functions 40 Volume Punch-Through ...
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 ... Level 34 Semi-OSD Settings 36 Multiroom Operation 37 Programming the Remote 37 Direct Code Entry 37 Auto Search Method 37 Code Readout 37 Learning Codes 38 Erasing Learned Codes 38 Macro Programming 39 Programmed Device Functions 40 Volume Punch-Through ...
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...Harman Kardon. Along with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 520 also features wide-bandwidth, lowcrosstalk component video switching. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet™ remote make it easy to operate the AVR 520...can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you have any program selection. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from a remote room, a separate "Zone II" remote is truly a multichannel receiver for perfectly balanced sound field ...
...Harman Kardon. Along with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 520 also features wide-bandwidth, lowcrosstalk component video switching. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet™ remote make it easy to operate the AVR 520...can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you have any program selection. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from a remote room, a separate "Zone II" remote is truly a multichannel receiver for perfectly balanced sound field ...
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...should the unit ever need repair. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with Part 15 of... voltage surges and static charges. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 520 has been designed for help. NEVER use the unit for proper grounding and, in particular, .... Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. ference to your remote control. We do not wish to correct the interference by an authorized service depot with 120-volt...
...should the unit ever need repair. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with Part 15 of... voltage surges and static charges. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 520 has been designed for help. NEVER use the unit for proper grounding and, in particular, .... Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. ference to your remote control. We do not wish to correct the interference by an authorized service depot with 120-volt...
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...NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows: Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center: Green Surround Left: Blue fl...; Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet · AC Power Cord a Video 2 Component Video Inputs b Component Video Outputs c DVD Component Video Inputs d Remote IR Output e Remote IR Input f Multiroom IR Input g Video 1 Video Outputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to...
...NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows: Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center: Green Surround Left: Blue fl...; Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet · AC Power Cord a Video 2 Component Video Inputs b Component Video Outputs c DVD Component Video Inputs d Remote IR Output e Remote IR Input f Multiroom IR Input g Video 1 Video Outputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to...
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...a remote room to this jack. Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on a VCR. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack to operate the AVR 520's multiroom control system. i Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on Harman Kardon (or...the signal will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 520 is on speakers with the older color coding. e Remote IR Input: If the AVR 520's frontpanel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other remote controlled devices. terminals on your left and right speakers. In ...
...a remote room to this jack. Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on a VCR. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack to operate the AVR 520's multiroom control system. i Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on Harman Kardon (or...the signal will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 520 is on speakers with the older color coding. e Remote IR Input: If the AVR 520's frontpanel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other remote controlled devices. terminals on your left and right speakers. In ...
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...options or to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on programming the remote.) d Power On Button: Press this button to operate the AVR 520's functions with the codes to a device selected by the ⁄/¤ Buttons n again, to change the level setting.... is also used to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. They are properly received. b IR Transmitter Window: Point this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on programming the remote.) l Night Mode: Press this...
...options or to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on programming the remote.) d Power On Button: Press this button to operate the AVR 520's functions with the codes to a device selected by the ⁄/¤ Buttons n again, to change the level setting.... is also used to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. They are properly received. b IR Transmitter Window: Point this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on programming the remote.) l Night Mode: Press this...
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...When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to set up or adjust the AVR 520's parameters. When the AVR 520 remote is being controlled, depending on which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 38 for more information on storing and recalling macros.) 32 Disc Skip... using the remote to start the sequence for direct entry of modes will select one of "learning" the codes from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 26 for the available Logic 7 options.) z Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 520, but is...
...When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to set up or adjust the AVR 520's parameters. When the AVR 520 remote is being controlled, depending on which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 38 for more information on storing and recalling macros.) 32 Disc Skip... using the remote to start the sequence for direct entry of modes will select one of "learning" the codes from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 26 for the available Logic 7 options.) z Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 520, but is...
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..., or when a digital source such as analog signals have only left and right channels. PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is being received. When a PCM bitstream is paused. The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q also... be on the remote. See page 22 for a DVD with full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are being received. When the unit senses PCM data from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. 30 OPERATION For discs with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to the AVR 520. The flashing indicators...
..., or when a digital source such as analog signals have only left and right channels. PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is being received. When a PCM bitstream is paused. The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q also... be on the remote. See page 22 for a DVD with full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are being received. When the unit senses PCM data from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. 30 OPERATION For discs with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to the AVR 520. The flashing indicators...
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...AVR 520 is available, the MP3 Bitstream Indicator A will light, and the audio will begin playing. When the digital signal is one frequency increment at each frequency increment in the PCM format. Direct connection of your Harman Kardon.... The desired station will only select stereo stations. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity. 5. Also, some ...of the AVR 520's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer's sound card or the PCM output of the first A/V receivers to provide on the remote to either ...
...AVR 520 is available, the MP3 Bitstream Indicator A will light, and the audio will begin playing. When the digital signal is one frequency increment at each frequency increment in the PCM format. Direct connection of your Harman Kardon.... The desired station will only select stereo stations. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity. 5. Also, some ...of the AVR 520's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer's sound card or the PCM output of the first A/V receivers to provide on the remote to either ...
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...Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. The Program/SPL Indicator c will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 6. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is more than one number for a different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method. Programming the Remote The AVR 520 remote... also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to indicate a "0." You may not be programmed in the code library. To learn "codes from the remote's internal code library, the AVR 520's remote is important that ...
...Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. The Program/SPL Indicator c will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 6. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is more than one number for a different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method. Programming the Remote The AVR 520 remote... also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to indicate a "0." You may not be programmed in the code library. To learn "codes from the remote's internal code library, the AVR 520's remote is important that ...
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... Power button. 3. Release the buttons. 4. Note that the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash on and off . 38 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Erasing Learned Codes The AVR 520's remote allows you to easily repeat frequently used to erase. 4. Press the 7 Button r four times. 5. The Program/SPL Indicator c will...2. Note that an Input Selector will light red, and the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash on the AVR 520 remote that you wish to indicate that the codes have been programmed to five separate macro command sequences: one and three inches apart. 2. When the Program/...
... Power button. 3. Release the buttons. 4. Note that the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash on and off . 38 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Erasing Learned Codes The AVR 520's remote allows you to easily repeat frequently used to erase. 4. Press the 7 Button r four times. 5. The Program/SPL Indicator c will...2. Note that an Input Selector will light red, and the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash on the AVR 520 remote that you wish to indicate that the codes have been programmed to five separate macro command sequences: one and three inches apart. 2. When the Program/...
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...; Press the VID 3 Input Selector Button e to indicate the next command is for CD players. Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 520's remote has been programmed for the codes of the buttons. For many cable television boxes and satellite receivers. Button number 31 is the "Favorite" button for the purposes... particular button does not follow these steps, each button has a number on it will briefly flash in the column for the AVR 520. 39 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE In order to erase. 2. Press the Mute Button 43 and the Macro Button 31 that they are the same as the ...
...; Press the VID 3 Input Selector Button e to indicate the next command is for CD players. Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 520's remote has been programmed for the codes of the buttons. For many cable television boxes and satellite receivers. Button number 31 is the "Favorite" button for the purposes... particular button does not follow these steps, each button has a number on it will briefly flash in the column for the AVR 520. 39 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE In order to erase. 2. Press the Mute Button 43 and the Macro Button 31 that they are the same as the ...
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... having to confirm the data entry. Programming the Remote Notes on Using the AVR 520 Remote With Other Devices. • Manufacturers may use different code sets for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow these steps: 1. Volume Punch-Through The AVR 520's remote may be used to change the channels. Press either... appears that only a few functions operate, check to see whether another code set will work with and the Mute Button 43 at the same time. Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 520's remote may be programmed to operate so that any of the other devices controlled...
... having to confirm the data entry. Programming the Remote Notes on Using the AVR 520 Remote With Other Devices. • Manufacturers may use different code sets for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow these steps: 1. Volume Punch-Through The AVR 520's remote may be used to change the channels. Press either... appears that only a few functions operate, check to see whether another code set will work with and the Mute Button 43 at the same time. Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 520's remote may be programmed to operate so that any of the other devices controlled...
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... the following these buttons to operate a second device of any of the Input Selector Buttons e and the "O" Button r at the same time until the remote is reset, all commands or codes that you may have two VCRs but no satellite receiver, you may take a while, depending on the... remote, it is possible to reassign one of these steps. Press the Input Selector e for either Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code entry, you have done. Enter the three-digit code for the specific model you have entered will stop flashing and...
... the following these buttons to operate a second device of any of the Input Selector Buttons e and the "O" Button r at the same time until the remote is reset, all commands or codes that you may have two VCRs but no satellite receiver, you may take a while, depending on the... remote, it is possible to reassign one of these steps. Press the Input Selector e for either Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code entry, you have done. Enter the three-digit code for the specific model you have entered will stop flashing and...
Product Information
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... audio sources.† It's elegantly intuitive, with on-screen menus, fully color-coded rear-panel connections, and our exclusive EzSet™ remote, which automatically sets the system's output levels, as well as offering programmable or learning control of excellence, the Harman Kardon AVR 520 commands them. It's extremely powerful, with HDTV-ready component video switching and...
... audio sources.† It's elegantly intuitive, with on-screen menus, fully color-coded rear-panel connections, and our exclusive EzSet™ remote, which automatically sets the system's output levels, as well as offering programmable or learning control of excellence, the Harman Kardon AVR 520 commands them. It's extremely powerful, with HDTV-ready component video switching and...
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.... Part No.: AVR520PI8/01 †MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7® AND DTS-ES® EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications • Audio Section - *Trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in ...
.... Part No.: AVR520PI8/01 †MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7® AND DTS-ES® EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications • Audio Section - *Trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in ...