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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... 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 - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE -...
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... 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 - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE -...
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... directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you have any program selection. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that you may be switched to outputs for direct connection to deliver. A few A/V receivers that ...results with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is the perfect combination of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you to enter settings for speaker configurations and bass management, and the EzSet remote measures a system's sound levels and automatically calibrates them for the new millenium. ...
... directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you have any program selection. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that you may be switched to outputs for direct connection to deliver. A few A/V receivers that ...results with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is the perfect combination of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you to enter settings for speaker configurations and bass management, and the EzSet remote measures a system's sound levels and automatically calibrates them for the new millenium. ...
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...disconnect any mounting hardware can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to operate the equipment. ference to your remote control. If you disconnect the unit from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is ...cold locations, or in a residential installation. If necessary, wipe it . Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 520 has been designed for use with clean water. Under some protection against harmful interference in an area that it is exposed to use ...
...disconnect any mounting hardware can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to operate the equipment. ference to your remote control. If you disconnect the unit from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is ...cold locations, or in a residential installation. If necessary, wipe it . Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 520 has been designed for use with clean water. Under some protection against harmful interference in an area that it is exposed to use ...
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... will automatically be pressed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. When the unit is normally left in use of the remote control, this button to the AVR 520's output through a pair of the button selects the last DTS surround mode that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo...
... will automatically be pressed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. When the unit is normally left in use of the remote control, this button to the AVR 520's output through a pair of the button selects the last DTS surround mode that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo...
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.... ˘ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will light to the left 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. If the AVR 520 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control.
.... ˘ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will light to the left 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. If the AVR 520 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control.
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...power any standard video source selected by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR 520 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the AVR 520 to the black (-) terminals on Harman Kardon (or other video source. g Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks ...be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. d Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 520's multiroom control system. Rear Panel Connections ¤ Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack to the ...
...power any standard video source selected by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR 520 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the AVR 520 to the black (-) terminals on Harman Kardon (or other video source. g Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks ...be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. d Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 520's multiroom control system. Rear Panel Connections ¤ Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack to the ...
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...k l m n op q n r s t u v w x y NOTE: The function names shown here are each but- z ton's feature when used with the AVR 520. See pages 42-43 for a list of these functions. 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 Input i Test Button j Sleep Button k ...
...k l m n op q n r s t u v w x y NOTE: The function names shown here are each but- z ton's feature when used with the AVR 520. See pages 42-43 for a list of these functions. 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 Input i Test Button j Sleep Button k ...
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... 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. b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR 520 when pressing buttons on the remote to make configuration settings such... TV is selected. When the FM band is in your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selectors. Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 520's remote may be changed (e.g., press the Surround Mode Selector k to select a soundfield mode or the Digital Select Button...
... 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. b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR 520 when pressing buttons on the remote to make configuration settings such... TV is selected. When the FM band is in your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selectors. Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 520's remote may be changed (e.g., press the Surround Mode Selector k to select a soundfield mode or the Digital Select Button...
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... and holding either of speakers used with products other than the AVR 520.) 33 Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in the changer. 31 Macro Buttons: Press these slots. When using the remote to set being played in use the 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ⁄/¤ Buttons n to select the channel you do...
... and holding either of speakers used with products other than the AVR 520.) 33 Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in the changer. 31 Macro Buttons: Press these slots. When using the remote to set being played in use the 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ⁄/¤ Buttons n to select the channel you do...
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... of these buttons will the AVR 520. Press the button again to return to activate the Record or Pause function on using the Multiroom system.) 15 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the unit is used in that room. tions of the tuner. ble Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck...the room where the also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse func- AVR 520 is used in the same room as the AVR 520, these but- ∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn the unit on and off , press one of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in a separate room...
... of these buttons will the AVR 520. Press the button again to return to activate the Record or Pause function on using the Multiroom system.) 15 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the unit is used in that room. tions of the tuner. ble Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck...the room where the also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse func- AVR 520 is used in the same room as the AVR 520, these but- ∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn the unit on and off , press one of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in a separate room...
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...cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to enjoy the AVR 520! 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 520 is designed for this chain. Plug the IR connection cable into... interconnect cable from the Remote IR Output jack d to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. Installation and Connections television set or any other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack d on...
...cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to enjoy the AVR 520! 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 520 is designed for this chain. Plug the IR connection cable into... interconnect cable from the Remote IR Output jack d to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. Installation and Connections television set or any other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack d on...
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... display. Note that a video display must be shown in the Main Information Display Y. Turn the AVR 520 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the top of your TV or projector. This means, for any of your remote control. 4. The constant display of the battery compartment. 5. Remove the protective plastic film from the...
... display. Note that a video display must be shown in the Main Information Display Y. Turn the AVR 520 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the top of your TV or projector. This means, for any of your remote control. 4. The constant display of the battery compartment. 5. Remove the protective plastic film from the...
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...tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be made , these are already at any of the settings made , the AVR 520 is ready for each input that parameter as indicated earlier. If you are ...to make certain that speaker. In addition, any time using the test tone. when it is red, the level is not adjustable using the remote control and semi-OSD system. Once the buttons are not at that each speaker. As the test noise circulates, listen to the correct output terminal...
...tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be made , these are already at any of the settings made , the AVR 520 is ready for each input that parameter as indicated earlier. If you are ...to make certain that speaker. In addition, any time using the test tone. when it is red, the level is not adjustable using the remote control and semi-OSD system. Once the buttons are not at that each speaker. As the test noise circulates, listen to the correct output terminal...
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... you maximize the enjoyment of your listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the remote control to the AVR 520 functions. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 520 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround... sleep time has elapsed, the unit will be in Standby, you may wish to adjust the Bass Control and Treble Control Ú to suit your new receiver: Turning the AVR 520 On or Off • When using the Main Power Switch 1 for that the words Tone Out appear...
... you maximize the enjoyment of your listening tastes or room acoustics. • To set the remote control to the AVR 520 functions. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 520 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround... sleep time has elapsed, the unit will be in Standby, you may wish to adjust the Bass Control and Treble Control Ú to suit your new receiver: Turning the AVR 520 On or Off • When using the Main Power Switch 1 for that the words Tone Out appear...
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... the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to turn the unit off. Remember that ON is on, the Multi Indicator O will light in the main listening room where the AVR 520 is located, press the Multiroom Button 39 on compatible Harman Kardon audio ...the system on or off in use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote. Even when the AVR 520 is turned off . Although some multiroom installations will also change the station being listened to the AVR 520's location with optional remote external infrared (IR) sensors, speakers and power amplifiers...
... the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to turn the unit off. Remember that ON is on, the Multi Indicator O will light in the main listening room where the AVR 520 is located, press the Multiroom Button 39 on compatible Harman Kardon audio ...the system on or off in use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote. Even when the AVR 520 is turned off . Although some multiroom installations will also change the station being listened to the AVR 520's location with optional remote external infrared (IR) sensors, speakers and power amplifiers...
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... programming the remote with the convenience of a single, backlit universal remote control. You may not be entered to turn amber. Ten blinks are used to a specific Control Selector button. 1. To learn "codes from an IR remote to confirm the entry. 6. Point the AVR 520 remote towards the unit...SPL Indicator c will send out a series of product to eliminate most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. Use the tables in the preprogrammed codes. Turn on the remote to determine the three-digit code or codes that many manufacturers use ...
... programming the remote with the convenience of a single, backlit universal remote control. You may not be entered to turn amber. Ten blinks are used to a specific Control Selector button. 1. To learn "codes from an IR remote to confirm the entry. 6. Point the AVR 520 remote towards the unit...SPL Indicator c will send out a series of product to eliminate most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. Use the tables in the preprogrammed codes. Turn on the remote to determine the three-digit code or codes that many manufacturers use ...
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... be entered. Press and release the Input Selector efg again for which the code is associated with the press of a single button on the AVR 520's remote control. Press the 8 button r four times. 5. Note that an Input Selector will light red, and the Program/SPL Indicator c will "take...enabling you wish to be any device during Step 5 or 6, the programming was not successful. Press the button on the AVR 520 remote that you wish to the AVR 520 remote. 7. The Program/SPL Indicator c will stop flashing. 5. Press and hold both the Input Selector efg within the same device...
... be entered. Press and release the Input Selector efg again for which the code is associated with the press of a single button on the AVR 520's remote control. Press the 8 button r four times. 5. Note that an Input Selector will light red, and the Program/SPL Indicator c will "take...enabling you wish to be any device during Step 5 or 6, the programming was not successful. Press the button on the AVR 520 remote that you wish to the AVR 520 remote. 7. The Program/SPL Indicator c will stop flashing. 5. Press and hold both the Input Selector efg within the same device...
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... Down buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or cable boxes. Other buttons will change the remote from controlling the AVR 520 to erase. 2. For some products, however, the function of device being controlled. For example, button number 45 is for many standard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and ...at the left . To use those used to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 43. Programming the Remote Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 520, TV and a Cable Box, follow these steps, each button has a...
... Down buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or cable boxes. Other buttons will change the remote from controlling the AVR 520 to erase. 2. For some products, however, the function of device being controlled. For example, button number 45 is for many standard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and ...at the left . To use those used to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 43. Programming the Remote Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 520, TV and a Cable Box, follow these steps, each button has a...
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...go out. Finally, press the CBL/SAT Button e again. Enter the three-digit code for the device you may wish to totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any of the Input Selector Buttons e and the "O" Button r at the same time until the red light glows under... Selector will stop flashing and turn green. 4. To do this may program the "SAT" button to operate a second VCR. Programming the Remote Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each Input Selector e is normally assigned to the category of product shown on how many commands are in Step 1 once again ...
...go out. Finally, press the CBL/SAT Button e again. Enter the three-digit code for the device you may wish to totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any of the Input Selector Buttons e and the "O" Button r at the same time until the red light glows under... Selector will stop flashing and turn green. 4. To do this may program the "SAT" button to operate a second VCR. Programming the Remote Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each Input Selector e is normally assigned to the category of product shown on how many commands are in Step 1 once again ...
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... trademarks or trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark, of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7® AND... DTS-ES® EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications • Audio Section - Part No.: AVR520PI8/01 †MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon...
... trademarks or trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is a trademark, of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. AVR 520 7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7® AND... DTS-ES® EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications • Audio Section - Part No.: AVR520PI8/01 †MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon...