Owners Manual
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...and pans. With state-of MP3 data, so that it provides the best results with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon. The AVR 520 has been engineered so that you may listen to begin many years of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet ...millenium. A few A/V receivers that offer decoding of -the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 520 is truly a multichannel receiver for choosing Harman Kardon! Description and Features The AVR 520 is VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front ...
...and pans. With state-of MP3 data, so that it provides the best results with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon. The AVR 520 has been engineered so that you may listen to begin many years of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet ...millenium. A few A/V receivers that offer decoding of -the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 520 is truly a multichannel receiver for choosing Harman Kardon! Description and Features The AVR 520 is VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front ...
Owners Manual
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...other compatible) equipment. The power will be used to connect an external source or the AVR 520's multiroom system to these outputs to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on Harman Kardon (or other remote controlled devices. When a source connected to one of the two Component...or other video source. 37 Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to cabinet doors or other video source. e Remote IR Input: If the AVR 520's frontpanel IR sensor is on your speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.) fl Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these jacks...
...other compatible) equipment. The power will be used to connect an external source or the AVR 520's multiroom system to these outputs to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on Harman Kardon (or other remote controlled devices. When a source connected to one of the two Component...or other video source. 37 Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to cabinet doors or other video source. e Remote IR Input: If the AVR 520's frontpanel IR sensor is on your speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.) fl Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these jacks...
Owners Manual
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... button is used in singlestep increments. Finally, it will select the source shown on how the remote has been programmed. When the AVR 520 remote is also used to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The sections in the setup procedures for more information on calibrating the...
... button is used in singlestep increments. Finally, it will select the source shown on how the remote has been programmed. When the AVR 520 remote is also used to operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The sections in the setup procedures for more information on calibrating the...
Owners Manual
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... change ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these buttons to the discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changer or players. tions of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in Standby. temporarily silence the feed to the remote room ƒ Record/Pause:...input source, volume and mute will the AVR 520. Fast Play: When this ∂ Input Selectors: When the AVR 520 is connected through the list of these buttons to the AVR 520's Multiroom IR Input Jack f. AVR 520 is connected to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players. Multiroom ...
... change ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these buttons to the discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changer or players. tions of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in Standby. temporarily silence the feed to the remote room ƒ Record/Pause:...input source, volume and mute will the AVR 520. Fast Play: When this ∂ Input Selectors: When the AVR 520 is connected through the list of these buttons to the AVR 520's Multiroom IR Input Jack f. AVR 520 is connected to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players. Multiroom ...
Owners Manual
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... flexible use the Zone II remote to the IR IN jack on the AVR 520's rear panel. Connect the sensor's cable to the Multiroom IR Input f on the AVR 520 to the AVR on Harman Kardon or other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is designed for devices that have a camcorder, video game... to control source equipment functions. Multiroom Audio Connections Depending on your TV, projector or display device. 9. System and Power Connections The AVR 520 is part of the amplifiers and the speakers. Simply use this chain. Alternatively, you must be made to the remote room. If...
... flexible use the Zone II remote to the IR IN jack on the AVR 520's rear panel. Connect the sensor's cable to the Multiroom IR Input f on the AVR 520 to the AVR on Harman Kardon or other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is designed for devices that have a camcorder, video game... to control source equipment functions. Multiroom Audio Connections Depending on your TV, projector or display device. 9. System and Power Connections The AVR 520 is part of the amplifiers and the speakers. Simply use this chain. Alternatively, you must be made to the remote room. If...
Owners Manual
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... Button p to a digital output for use with the on-screen menus, and step through optional, external power amplifiers. 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION On the AVR 520, the Digital Coax 3 Jack Ó is to the analog input, press the buttons until the word ANALOG appears. Note that the Input/Output ... SELECT menu allows you to portable audio/video recorders. To change it is next to the AVR 520. Press the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing to COAXIAL 3. An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is to set the mode to outputs, you have one of the video display connected ...
... Button p to a digital output for use with the on-screen menus, and step through optional, external power amplifiers. 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION On the AVR 520, the Digital Coax 3 Jack Ó is to the analog input, press the buttons until the word ANALOG appears. Note that the Input/Output ... SELECT menu allows you to portable audio/video recorders. To change it is next to the AVR 520. Press the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing to COAXIAL 3. An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is to set the mode to outputs, you have one of the video display connected ...
Owners Manual
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... selection is in the AVR 520 will light. Note that the list of specific sub-modes in some of DTS program material in use with the ‹/› Buttons o 37 on -screen cursor is chosen. When either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing...an enhanced 5.1channel sound field. MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severe compression algorithm will be set the surround mode options for the AVR so that only the correct modes for the number of any time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 ...
... selection is in the AVR 520 will light. Note that the list of specific sub-modes in some of DTS program material in use with the ‹/› Buttons o 37 on -screen cursor is chosen. When either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 processing...an enhanced 5.1channel sound field. MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severe compression algorithm will be set the surround mode options for the AVR so that only the correct modes for the number of any time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 ...
Owners Manual
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... shows that the level is too high, while an amber indication shows that the level is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 520, as correct outputs ensure that the delay for their "large" or "small" settings (as shown in the display. The Program/SPL Indicator...the AVR 520 will flash to indicate from each channel. Within five seconds, press the 5 Button r on the remote if your system is also available. The tone will stop the adjustment. Then, turn off and verify that it is in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's ...
... shows that the level is too high, while an amber indication shows that the level is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 520, as correct outputs ensure that the delay for their "large" or "small" settings (as shown in the display. The Program/SPL Indicator...the AVR 520 will flash to indicate from each channel. Within five seconds, press the 5 Button r on the remote if your system is also available. The tone will stop the adjustment. Then, turn off and verify that it is in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's ...
Owners Manual
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... has been recorded on the front panel, until the tuner is active or by either the AVR 520 or the source machine. If you may also be passed through the AVR 520's high-current amplifier and the speakers from Harman Kardon to locate a specific station. Operation IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: • When the digital playback...
... has been recorded on the front panel, until the tuner is active or by either the AVR 520 or the source machine. If you may also be passed through the AVR 520's high-current amplifier and the speakers from Harman Kardon to locate a specific station. Operation IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: • When the digital playback...
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... the STEREO indicator V goes out. Front Panel Connections In addition to Mono mode by placing machines connected to the outputs for the AVR 520 is established using this purpose, press and quickly release the SPL Indicator Select 41 to a digital signal, or change color to adjust... from which input you are now an output, instead of stored preset stations one by switching to the rear panel digital outputs, the AVR 520 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature. To change to record the digital signal using the Volume Control ı 40 î....
... the STEREO indicator V goes out. Front Panel Connections In addition to Mono mode by placing machines connected to the outputs for the AVR 520 is established using this purpose, press and quickly release the SPL Indicator Select 41 to a digital signal, or change color to adjust... from which input you are now an output, instead of stored preset stations one by switching to the rear panel digital outputs, the AVR 520 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature. To change to record the digital signal using the Volume Control ı 40 î....
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... the tuner is selected as the source for the multiroom system is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as an IR feed to the AVR 520 has been established from the remote room, regardless of the buttons on -screen › cursor will display MULTI ...in the Main Information Display ˜, and the Main Information Display Y or OSD will be controlled using the Transport Controls z 28 on the AVR 520 is entered. DO NOT use , see page 16. Although some multiroom installations will also impact the remote room. Installation The key to remote ...
... the tuner is selected as the source for the multiroom system is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as an IR feed to the AVR 520 has been established from the remote room, regardless of the buttons on -screen › cursor will display MULTI ...in the Main Information Display ˜, and the Main Information Display Y or OSD will be controlled using the Transport Controls z 28 on the AVR 520 is entered. DO NOT use , see page 16. Although some multiroom installations will also impact the remote room. Installation The key to remote ...
Owners Manual
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...as they should. Point the AVR 520 remote towards the unit to make certain that the correct code is in database. Try all functions do not work as appropriate. Press the Input Selector e for and the Mute button 43 at the same time. If all of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, ...CD players and cassette decks. In addition, you may need to AutoSearch for the product you wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button 43 at the same time. Point the AVR 520's remote towards the unit to be ...
...as they should. Point the AVR 520 remote towards the unit to make certain that the correct code is in database. Try all functions do not work as appropriate. Press the Input Selector e for and the Mute button 43 at the same time. If all of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, ...CD players and cassette decks. In addition, you may need to AutoSearch for the product you wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button 43 at the same time. Point the AVR 520's remote towards the unit to be ...
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...the processor will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. 54 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may not create center- Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Unit does... After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit's operation. If these items must be reentered. To clear the AVR 520's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in the Main ...
...the processor will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. 54 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may not create center- Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Unit does... After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit's operation. If these items must be reentered. To clear the AVR 520's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in the Main ...
Product Information
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... exclusive EzSet™ remote, which automatically sets the system's output levels, as well as four modes of Logic 7 and two modes of excellence, the Harman Kardon AVR 520 commands them. The AVR 520 provides superior performance for serious digital entertainment at home. 7.1 channels fully color-coded rear panels Logic 7 HDCD DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete & Matrix Surround multiroom... MP3 decoding EzSet high-current capability Dolby Pro Logic II And it's ingeniously versatile, with HDTV-ready component video switching and multiroom/multisource audio capability. AVR 520 7.1-
... exclusive EzSet™ remote, which automatically sets the system's output levels, as well as four modes of Logic 7 and two modes of excellence, the Harman Kardon AVR 520 commands them. The AVR 520 provides superior performance for serious digital entertainment at home. 7.1 channels fully color-coded rear panels Logic 7 HDCD DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete & Matrix Surround multiroom... MP3 decoding EzSet high-current capability Dolby Pro Logic II And it's ingeniously versatile, with HDTV-ready component video switching and multiroom/multisource audio capability. AVR 520 7.1-
Product Information
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...AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7® AND DTS-ES® EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications • Audio Section - *Trademarks of Cirrus Logic Corp. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman...20Hz - 20kHz, Logic 7 is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no. 5,386,478). VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark of Harman Kardon, Inc. TM is an implementation of Pacific Microsonics, Inc...
...AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7® AND DTS-ES® EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications • Audio Section - *Trademarks of Cirrus Logic Corp. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman...20Hz - 20kHz, Logic 7 is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no. 5,386,478). VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark of Harman Kardon, Inc. TM is an implementation of Pacific Microsonics, Inc...