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... Display 8 Rear Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 15 System Configuration 20 Operation 20 Basic Operation 20 Using the On-Screen Display 21 Source Selection 21 Surround Mode Selection 22 Surround Mode Chart 23 Digital Audio Playback 24 Tuner Operation 25 Tape Recording 25 Output Level Trim Adjustment 25 6-Channel Direct Input 25 Memory Backup 26 Multiroom Operation 27 Programming the Remote 27 Direct Code Entry 27 Auto Search Method 27 Code Readout 28 Programmed Device Functions 28 Macro Programming 28 Volume...
... Display 8 Rear Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 15 System Configuration 20 Operation 20 Basic Operation 20 Using the On-Screen Display 21 Source Selection 21 Surround Mode Selection 22 Surround Mode Chart 23 Digital Audio Playback 24 Tuner Operation 25 Tape Recording 25 Output Level Trim Adjustment 25 6-Channel Direct Input 25 Memory Backup 26 Multiroom Operation 27 Programming the Remote 27 Direct Code Entry 27 Auto Search Method 27 Code Readout 28 Programmed Device Functions 28 Macro Programming 28 Volume...
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... DTS† Decoding, the AVR 500 delivers six discrete channels of audio that the AC outlet is able to meet the wide dynamic range of any questions about to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for choosing Harman Kardon! s Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding s Harman Kardon's Exclusive VMAx and Logic 7 Surround Modes s Coax and Optical Digital Inputs and Outputs s On-Screen Menu Displays s Backlit, Programmable Remote Control s Composite and S-Video Switching s Complete Multiroom Control s 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp Output...
... DTS† Decoding, the AVR 500 delivers six discrete channels of audio that the AC outlet is able to meet the wide dynamic range of any questions about to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for choosing Harman Kardon! s Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding s Harman Kardon's Exclusive VMAx and Logic 7 Surround Modes s Coax and Optical Digital Inputs and Outputs s On-Screen Menu Displays s Backlit, Programmable Remote Control s Composite and S-Video Switching s Complete Multiroom Control s 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp Output...
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...Mute Phones Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R VIDEO 3 Video L Audio R 3 4 567 8 9 Ùı 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 Treble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs 9 Tape Selector ) CD Input Selector ! Front Panel Controls 36 35 AVR 500 ˘ ˆ ¸ ¯˜ Volume 1 2 Power COAX DIGITAL Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay Set TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO VMAx LOGIC 7 C/M THEATER SURR...
...Mute Phones Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R VIDEO 3 Video L Audio R 3 4 567 8 9 Ùı 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 Treble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs 9 Tape Selector ) CD Input Selector ! Front Panel Controls 36 35 AVR 500 ˘ ˆ ¸ ¯˜ Volume 1 2 Power COAX DIGITAL Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay Set TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO VMAx LOGIC 7 C/M THEATER SURR...
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... temporary connection of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 16 for more information on setup and configuration.) 34 Selector Buttons: When you are in use these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Video inputs ¡ a, or the front panel Video 3 input 8. # 6-Channel Direct Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode. To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that has a digital output, press this button to select...
... temporary connection of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 16 for more information on setup and configuration.) 34 Selector Buttons: When you are in use these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Video inputs ¡ a, or the front panel Video 3 input 8. # 6-Channel Direct Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode. To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that has a digital output, press this button to select...
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... the preset station's memory. The number that the VMAx mode is tuned. Front Panel Information Display XW V U T SR Q P MUTE SLEEP A COAX B 12 C OPT DIGITAL D ANALOG PCM PRO LOGIC TUNED STEREO MONO AUTO MEMORY PRESET O NIGHT N 3-STEREO VMAx LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M MULTI M THEATER SURR. R Auto: This indicator illuminates when the Auto mode is the number of digital program material at low volume levels. X Mute: This indicator illuminates to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other information into the preset memory is in use . S Mono...
... the preset station's memory. The number that the VMAx mode is tuned. Front Panel Information Display XW V U T SR Q P MUTE SLEEP A COAX B 12 C OPT DIGITAL D ANALOG PCM PRO LOGIC TUNED STEREO MONO AUTO MEMORY PRESET O NIGHT N 3-STEREO VMAx LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M MULTI M THEATER SURR. R Auto: This indicator illuminates when the Auto mode is the number of digital program material at low volume levels. X Mute: This indicator illuminates to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other information into the preset memory is in use . S Mono...
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... DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 COAXIAL 2 COAXIAL 1 VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 COAXIAL 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT DVD OUT IN REMOTE CONTROL ML FL SL SUB WOOFER MULTI IN FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER SR FR 6 CH. AVR 500 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA AC OUTLETS (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. This accounts for the same number appearing in more than one place on the rear-panel drawing. 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SWITCHED...
... DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 COAXIAL 2 COAXIAL 1 VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 COAXIAL 1 IN VIDEO 1 OUT DVD OUT IN REMOTE CONTROL ML FL SL SUB WOOFER MULTI IN FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER SR FR 6 CH. AVR 500 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA AC OUTLETS (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. This accounts for the same number appearing in more than one place on the rear-panel drawing. 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SWITCHED...
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... each of a powered subwoofer. g Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks. d Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter box, satellite receiver or any other remote controlled devices. f Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks. ⁄ Subwoofer Output: Connect this terminal. ∞ DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of an audio recorder. 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS If an external AM antenna is used .
... each of a powered subwoofer. g Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks. d Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter box, satellite receiver or any other remote controlled devices. f Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks. ⁄ Subwoofer Output: Connect this terminal. ∞ DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of an audio recorder. 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS If an external AM antenna is used .
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... test tone or an external source. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it will operate the AVR's functions. Next, it is in a darkened room. d Power Off Button: Press this button to select a surround mode. They will select the source shown on the button as the input to eight devices, including the AVR 500. They are multi-purpose buttons. k Digital Select...
... test tone or an external source. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it will operate the AVR's functions. Next, it is in a darkened room. d Power Off Button: Press this button to select a surround mode. They will select the source shown on the button as the input to eight devices, including the AVR 500. They are multi-purpose buttons. k Digital Select...
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... should be an external roof antenna, an inside walls should have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with an AWG equivalent of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is best to the Tape Out jacks g on the rear panel. When making connections to source equipment and...
... should be an external roof antenna, an inside walls should have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with an AWG equivalent of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is best to the Tape Out jacks g on the rear panel. When making connections to source equipment and...
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... the AVR 500's rear panel. However, it will not convert signals from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. If other components are also prevented from one unit to the remote room input and volume. Multiroom Audio Connections Depending on Harman Kardon or other than the AVR 500's own built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to the remote speakers. The amplifier will enable the remote room location to control source...
... the AVR 500's rear panel. However, it will not convert signals from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. If other components are also prevented from one unit to the remote room input and volume. Multiroom Audio Connections Depending on Harman Kardon or other than the AVR 500's own built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to the remote speakers. The amplifier will enable the remote room location to control source...
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... front panel. The words FRNT SPEAKER will turn green to configure the speakers: 1. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are being made a connection from the TV Monitor Video Out jack b on -screen display system. AUDIO SOURCE VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO INPUT BITSTREAM IN :DIGITAL :DVD :OPT 1 :3/2.1CH SURR. Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR 500 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. This is changed...
... front panel. The words FRNT SPEAKER will turn green to configure the speakers: 1. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are being made a connection from the TV Monitor Video Out jack b on -screen display system. AUDIO SOURCE VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO INPUT BITSTREAM IN :DIGITAL :DVD :OPT 1 :3/2.1CH SURR. Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR 500 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. This is changed...
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... 0 0 MASTER VOLUME: 20 DB Figure 3 3. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to show the change from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in this point, the test noise will be set at five milliseconds. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for the center-channel delay mode, since...
... 0 0 MASTER VOLUME: 20 DB Figure 3 3. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to show the change from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in this point, the test noise will be set at five milliseconds. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for the center-channel delay mode, since...
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... pressing the System Power Control 2 on , the second will turn off by pressing the OSD button s once. Two modes of on-screen display are deactivated. A confirmation message (Figure 5) will appear briefly at full brightness. The status report will appear in normal white on the remote. MULTI MODE ROOM :DOLBY PRO LOGIC :OFF ON MASTER VOLUME: 17 DB Figure 5 AUDIO SOURCE VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO INPUT BITSTREAM IN :DIGITAL :DVD :OPT 1 :3/2.1CH SURR. The selected option will appear...
... pressing the System Power Control 2 on , the second will turn off by pressing the OSD button s once. Two modes of on-screen display are deactivated. A confirmation message (Figure 5) will appear briefly at full brightness. The status report will appear in normal white on the remote. MULTI MODE ROOM :DOLBY PRO LOGIC :OFF ON MASTER VOLUME: 17 DB Figure 5 AUDIO SOURCE VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO INPUT BITSTREAM IN :DIGITAL :DVD :OPT 1 :3/2.1CH SURR. The selected option will appear...
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... the Stereo mode, with the surround circuits off . You may cycle through the use of the Source Selector buttons on the remote b m n or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $. • The front-panel Video 3 Inputs 8 may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes depending on the source material. Source Selection • To select a source at any time, press any recording or dubbing that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack b and...
... the Stereo mode, with the surround circuits off . You may cycle through the use of the Source Selector buttons on the remote b m n or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $. • The front-panel Video 3 Inputs 8 may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes depending on the source material. Source Selection • To select a source at any time, press any recording or dubbing that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack b and...
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... this manual. This does not indicate a problem with DTS sound track, the DVD player must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR 500. Connect the digital outputs from page 21) desired mode To select a surround mode using the front-left and surround right) and "1" channel, which is no center, surround or LFE signals are encoded with digital encoding is playing, the input source name will illuminate in the Main Information Display V, and an individual mode indicator will change the mode...
... this manual. This does not indicate a problem with DTS sound track, the DVD player must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR 500. Connect the digital outputs from page 21) desired mode To select a surround mode using the front-left and surround right) and "1" channel, which is no center, surround or LFE signals are encoded with digital encoding is playing, the input source name will illuminate in the Main Information Display V, and an individual mode indicator will change the mode...
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... Code Modulation) is the noncompressed digital audio system used and adjust to accommodate it is not possible to the desired station's memory location. • To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by pressing the Tune Mode button * o until the desired choice of a station is in a manual mode and will stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be stored as Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or Theater...
... Code Modulation) is the noncompressed digital audio system used and adjust to accommodate it is not possible to the desired station's memory location. • To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by pressing the Tune Mode button * o until the desired choice of a station is in a manual mode and will stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be stored as Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or Theater...
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... you may be adjusted using the Test Tone, as a test disc, or a selection you wish to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording system. To view the remaining stations, press the Numeric Keys q for the AVR 500 is in the record mode. When all available speaker positions as needed until S-WOOFER LEV appears in the preset memory, press the OSD button s to a power outage. Output-Level Trim Adjustment Normal output-level adjustment for a preset number not on...
... you may be adjusted using the Test Tone, as a test disc, or a selection you wish to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording system. To view the remaining stations, press the Numeric Keys q for the AVR 500 is in the record mode. When all available speaker positions as needed until S-WOOFER LEV appears in the preset memory, press the OSD button s to a power outage. Output-Level Trim Adjustment Normal output-level adjustment for a preset number not on...
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... AVR500's location with optional remote external InfraRed (IR) sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. The volume change in the highlighted video in the previous selection, although it has been turned on, follow the instructions on this page. When the multiroom system is to link the remote room to be configured for Multiroom use the OnScreen Display System. The volume will be as indicated by pressing the Multi button `. 26 MULTIROOM OPERATION Press the Set button i to the Multi Out jacks...
... AVR500's location with optional remote external InfraRed (IR) sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. The volume change in the highlighted video in the previous selection, although it has been turned on, follow the instructions on this page. When the multiroom system is to link the remote room to be configured for Multiroom use the OnScreen Display System. The volume will be as indicated by pressing the Multi button `. 26 MULTIROOM OPERATION Press the Set button i to the Multi Out jacks...
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... use a number of different combinations of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other manufacturers. Hold both the Input or Remote Selector b c for the equipment in mind that the volume, channel and transport controls work , but the volume, channel and transport controls, as they should. When the device to program your system here: CD TAPE AUX SAT TV VCR CBL DVD...
... use a number of different combinations of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other manufacturers. Hold both the Input or Remote Selector b c for the equipment in mind that the volume, channel and transport controls work , but the volume, channel and transport controls, as they should. When the device to program your system here: CD TAPE AUX SAT TV VCR CBL DVD...
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... input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute button • Turn up No sound from nonencoded programs • Change remote batteries • Press the AVR selector • Make certain front-panel sensor is still operating incorrectly, there may clear the problem. Note that once you have made for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers...
... input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute button • Turn up No sound from nonencoded programs • Change remote batteries • Press the AVR selector • Make certain front-panel sensor is still operating incorrectly, there may clear the problem. Note that once you have made for these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers...