Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 520 User Manual

AVR 520 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon

AVR 520 you are about to begin many years of

listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the

excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and

every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 520

is truly a multichannel receiver for the new mil-

lenium.

management, and the EzSet remote measures

a system’s sound levels and automatically cali-

brates them for perfectly balanced sound field

presentation.

I Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II

Decoding, and the full suite of DTS^®

modes, including DTS-ES^®6.1 Discrete

& Matrix and Neo:6^®using the latest

24-bit, twin-core Crystal^®DSP engine

I Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7^®

processing, available for the first time

with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in

a variety of modes and two modes

of VMAx^®

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 520 fea-

tures connections for six video devices, all with

both composite and S-Video inputs. Two addi-

tional audio inputs are available, and a total of

six digital inputs make the AVR 520 capable of

handling all the latest digital audio sources.

For compatibility with the latest HDTV video

sources and progressive scan DVD players, the

AVR 520 also features wide-bandwidth, low-

crosstalk component video switching.

The AVR 520 has been engineered so that it is

easy to take advantage of all the power of its

digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color

coded connection jacks and terminals and our

exclusive EzSet^™remote make installation fast

and simple. However, to obtain the maximum

enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you

to read this manual. A few minutes spent

learning the functions of the various controls

will enable you to take advantage of all the

power the AVR 520 is able to deliver.

I MP3 decoding for use with computers

and digital audio players

remote automatically sets

output levels for optimum performance

Coax and optical digital outputs are available

for direct connection to digital recorders, and

both the front panel analog audio/video and

coaxial digital jacks may be switched to

outputs for use with portable recorders – a

Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording

outputs, preamp-out and main amp-in jacks,

and a color-coded eight-channel input make the

AVR 520 virtually future-proof, with everything

needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new for-

mats right on board.

I High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible

component video switching

I Front panel digital inputs and coax

digital output capability for easy con-

nection to portable digital devices and

the latest video game consoles

If you have any questions about this product,

its installation or its operation, please contact

your retailer or custom installer. They are your

best local sources of information.

I Multiple digital inputs and outputs

I Front panel analog A/V and coax digi-

tal jacks switchable to outputs for

easy connection to portable digital

devices and video game consoles

Description and Features

The AVR 520 is among the most versatile and

multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorpo-

rating a wide range of listening options. In

addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for

digital sources, a broad choice of Matrix sur-

round-encoded or Stereo surround modes are

available for use with sources such as CD, VCR,

TV broadcasts and the AVR 520’s own FM/AM

tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6,

Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes,

the AVR 520 offers Harman International’s

exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1

versions to create a wider, more enveloping

field environment and more defined fly-overs

and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is

VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to

create an open, spacious sound field even

when only two front speakers are available.

Finally, the AVR 520 is among the very few A/V

receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so

that you may listen to the latest music selec-

tions directly from compatible computers or

playback devices with the power and fidelity

you expect from Harman Kardon.

The AVR 520’s flexibility and power extend

beyond your main home theater or listening

room. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated

multizone control system that allows you to

select one source for use in the main room and

a different one in a second room. Complete

control over volume is possible with a separate

infrared control link. To make it easy to operate

the AVR 520 from a remote room, a separate

“Zone II” remote is included.

I On-screen menu and display system

I Complete multizone system with sepa-

rate “Zone II” remote included

The AVR 520’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon high-current design

technologies to meet the wide dynamic range

of any program selection.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With

state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit

designs, the AVR 520 is the perfect combination

of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet

yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant,

easy-to-use package.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

In addition to providing a wide range of listen-

ing options, the AVR 520 is easy to configure so

that it provides the best results with your

speakers and specific listening-room environ-

ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter

settings for speaker configurations and bass

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

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Safety Information

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as possible.

ference to radio communication. However, there

is no guarantee that harmful interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 520 has been designed for use with

120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-

age other than that for which it is intended

can create a safety and fire hazard and may

damage the unit.

Installation Location

I To ensure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit

on a firm and level surface. When placing the

unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and

any mounting hardware can support the

weight of the product.

If you have any questions about the voltage

requirements for your specific model, or about

the line voltage in your area, contact your selling

dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

I Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

I Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventila-

tion. If this product will be installed in a

cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain

that there is sufficient air movement within

the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan

may be required.

I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power

cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-

mend that extension cords be used with this

product. As with all electrical devices, do not

run power cords under rugs or carpets or place

heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords

should be replaced immediately by an author-

ized service depot with a cord meeting factory

specifications.

I Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and (2) this device must accept

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or in an area that is exposed to

direct sunlight or heating equipment.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an

AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the

cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for

any considerable length of time, disconnect the

plug from the AC outlet.

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause

this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly

over them.

Cleaning

Unpacking

Do Not Open the Cabinet

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-

ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,

aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other

volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive

cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal

parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

There are no user-serviceable components

inside this product. Opening the cabinet may

present a shock hazard, and any modification

to the product will void your guarantee. If water

or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire

or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect your new receiver during shipment were

specially designed to cushion it from shock and

vibration. We suggest that you save the carton

and packing materials for use in shipping if you

move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts

may be stored in the same manner. Packing

materials that cannot be collapsed should be

saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

Moving the Unit

If an outside antenna or cable system is con-

nected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes

and requirements of the grounding electrode.

Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-

nect any interconnection cords with other com-

ponents, and make certain that you disconnect

the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class-B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

At this time you should remove the protective

plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving

the film in place may affect the performance of

your remote control.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable

TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

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Front Panel Controls

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1Main Power Switch

2System Power Control

3Power Indicator

4Headphone Jack

5Dolby Mode Selector

@Set Button

#Preset Station Selector

$Stereo Mode Selector /›Button

%Input Source Selector

^FM Mode Selector

ÒBalance Control

ÚTreble Control

ÛDigital Select Button

ÙChannel Select Button

ıVolume Control

6DTS Surround Mode Selector

7Logic 7 Mode Selector /‹Button

8Tone Mode

9Surround Mode Selector

)Tuning Selector

&DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector

*Digital Optical 3 Input

(Input/Output Status Indicator

ÓDigital Coax 3 Jack

ˆInput Indicators

˜Main Information Display

¯Remote Sensor Window

˘Surround Mode Indicators

ÔVideo 4 Input Jacks

!Tuner Band Selector

Bass Control

the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to

apply power to the AVR 520. When the switch

is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber Power

Indicator 3surrounding the System

Power Control 2. This button MUST be

pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit

off and prevent the use of the remote control,

this switch should be pressed until it pops out

from the front panel so that the word “OFF”

may be read at the top of the switch.

5Dolby Mode Selector: Pressing this selec-

tor button cycles the AVR through the various

Dolby surround modes. The first press of the but-

ton switches the surround mode to the last

Dolby surround mode that was in use. Each sub-

sequent press selects the next mode in the fol-

lowing order:

surrounding the switch will turn green

when the unit is on.

3Power Indicator: This LED will be lit in

amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to

signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.

When the unit is in operation, the indicator will

turn green.

DOLBY

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

DIGITAL

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

EMULATION

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

MOVIES

4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR 520’s output through a pair of

headphones. Be certain that the headphones

have a standard ¹/4" stereo phone plug. Note

that the main room speakers will automatically

be turned off when the headphone jack is

in use.

DOLBY 3 STEREO

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”

position.

6 DTS Surround Mode Selector: Pressing

this selector button cycles the AVR through the

DTS surround modes. The first press of the but-

ton selects the last DTS surround mode that

2System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button

to turn on the AVR 520; press it again to turn

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Front Panel Controls

was in use. Each subsequent press selects the

next DTS mode in the following order:

@Set Button: When making choices during

the setup and configuration process, press this

button to enter the desired setting as shown

in the Main Information Display ˜into the

AVR 520’s memory.

(Input/Output Status Indicator: These

LED indicators will normally light green to show

that the front panel Video 4 A/V Ôjacks or

the Coaxial 3 Digital Ójacks are operating as

inputs. When either of these jacks has been con-

figured for use as an output, the indicator will

turn red to show that the jack may be used for

recording. (See page 20 for more information on

configuring the front panel jacks as outputs,

rather than inputs.)

DTS-ES 6.1 DISCRETE

DTS-ES 6.1 MATRIX

DTS 5.1

#Preset Station Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list or

stations that have been entered into the preset

memory. (See page 32 for more information on

tuner programming.)

7Logic 7 Mode Selector /‹ Button: This

button has two functions: In normal use, press

it to select one of the Logic 7 modes. When an

adjustment is being made using using the

Channel Select Ùor Digital Select Û

buttons, this button may be pressed to scroll

through the available options.

ÓDigital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is normally

used for connection to the output of portable

audio devices, video game consoles or other

products that have a coax digital jack. It may

also be configured as an output jack, to feed a

digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digi-

tal recording device. (See page 20 for informa-

tion on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack as

an output.)

$ Stereo Mode Selector /› Button:

Pressing this selector button cycles through the

stereo modes, and it is also used to turn off all

surround processing and place the unit in a tra-

ditional two-channel Stereo mode. The first

press selects 5-Channel Stereo, the next press

selects 8-Channel Stereo, and the third press

selects “SURROUND OFF,” which is true Stereo.

8Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables

or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls.

When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE IN appear in the Main Information

Display ˜, the settings of the Bass and

Treble Úcontrols may be used to adjust the

output signals. When the button is pressed so

that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main

Information Display ˜, the output signal

will be “flat,” without any bass or treble alter-

ation, no matter how the actual Bass and

Treble Controls Úare adjusted.

%Input Source Selector: Press this button

to change the input by scrolling up or down

through the list of input sources.

ÔVideo 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video

jacks may be used for temporary connection to

video games or portable audio/video products

such as camcorders and portable audio players.

^FM Mode Selector: Press this button to

select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button

is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator X

lights, the tuner will search for the next station

with an acceptable signal when the Tuning

Bass Control: Turn this control to modify

the low-frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a

suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

9Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to change the surround mode by scrolling

through the list of available modes. Note that

depending on the type of input, some modes

are not always available. (See page 26 for more

information about surround modes.)

Selector )u

is pressed. When the but-

ton is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator X

is not lit, each press of the Tuning Selector

ÒBalance Control: Turn this control to

change the relative volume for the front

left/right channels.

)ué

will increase the frequency. (See

page 31 for more information on using the

tuner.)

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround

modes, this control should be at the midpoint,

or “12 o’clock”, position.

)Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

button to tune lower-frequency stations and the

right side of the button to tune higher-frequency

stations. When a station with a strong signal

is reached, the TUNED Indicator Wwill be lit

in the Main Information Display ˜ .

&DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this

selector button cycles the AVR through the vari-

ous DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five-

channel surround field from two-channel pro-

gram material. The first press selects the last

DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and

each subsequent press selects the next mode in

the following order:

ÚTreble Control: Turn this control to modify

the high-frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a

suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and

note that the tuner will step up one frequency

increment per button press. When the button is

held for a few seconds you will note that the

unit will quickly search the frequency band.

Release it once the fast tuning starts; the tuner

will automatically scan for the next station with

an acceptable signal and then stop.

ÛDigital Select Button: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC

button to select between the Optical *

and Coaxial Ó

Digital inputs. (See

DTS Neo:6

EMULATION

DTS Neo:6

MOVIES

page 29 for more information on digital audio.)

ÙChannel Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of trimming the channel

output levels using an external audio source.

(For more information on output level trim

adjustment, see page 32.)

*Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-

cal digital output of an audio or video product to

this jack. When the input is not in use, be certain

to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust

contamination that might degrade future

performance.

!Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this but-

ton will automatically switch the AVR 520 to

the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch

between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See

page 31 for more information on the tuner.)

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Front Panel Controls

ıVolume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR 520 is muted,

adjusting volume control will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

ˆInput 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

help you operate the receiver. (See pages 8 & 9

for a complete explanation of the Information

Display.)

¯Remote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals

from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

area and do not block or cover it unless an

external remote sensor is installed.

˘ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED

will light in front of the surround mode that is

currently in use.

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Front Panel Information Display

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ABitstream Indicators

JLogic 7 Mode Indicators

K5-Channel/7-Channel Stereo Indicators

LHall Mode Indicators

MTheater Mode Indicator

NVMAx Mode Indicators

OMultiroom Indicator

POSD Indicator

QSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators

RPreset Number/Sleep Timer

SPreset Indicator

TSleep Indicator

UMemory Indicator

VStereo Indicator

WTuned Indicator

XAuto Indicator

BOptical Source Indicators

CSample Rate Indicators

DDTS Mode Indicator

EDolby Digital Indicator

FCoaxial Source Indicators

GDolby Pro Logic II Indicator

HAnalog Input Indicator

IDolby 3 Stereo Indicator

YMain Information Display

ZMute Indicator

Digital soundtrack has been selected.

use. VMAxFappears when the Far Field

VMAx mode is selected; VMAxNappears

when the Near Field VMAx mode is selected.

(See page 27 for a description of the VMAx

modes.)

ABitstream Indicators: When the input is a

digital source, one of these indicators will light to

display the specific type of data signal in use.

HAnalog Input Indicator: This indicator

lights when an analog input source has been

selected.

BOptical Source Indicators: These indica-

tors light to show when an Optical Digital Input

has been selected.

IDolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator

lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been

selected.

OMultiroom Indicator: This indicator lights

when the multiroom system is active. Note that

it will remain lit when the multiroom system is

in use even though the main room system is in

the Standby mode and all other indicators are

dark. (See page 36 for more information on the

Multiroom system.)

CSample Rate Indicators: One of these

indicators will light when 96kHz or 192kHz

source material is in use.

JLogic 7 Mode Indicators: These indica-

tors light to indicate that one of the Logic 7

modes is in use. Along with the main Logic 7

indicator, either 5.1 or 7.1 will light to indicate

the selected speaker configuration. One of the

three letters to the far right of this segment will

light to show which version of Logic 7 process-

ing is in use: C for the Cinema mode, M for the

Music mode and E for the Enhanced mode used

with two-channel sources. (See page 26 for a

description of the Logic 7 modes.)

DDTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights

when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

POSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in

use, this indicator lights to remind you that the

other indicators in this display do not function

when the On-Screen Display is being used.

EDolby Digital Indicator: This indicator

lights when a Dolby Digital source is being

played.

FCoaxial Source Indicators: These indica-

tors light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input

has been selected.

QSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

incoming data-signal configuration. The left,

center, right, right surround and left surround

speaker indicators are composed of three boxes,

while the subwoofer is a single box. The center

box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected,

and the two outer boxes light when “Large”

speakers are selected. When none of the boxes

are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer

channels, no speaker has been selected for one

of those positions. (See page 22 for more infor-

mation on configuring speakers.) The letters

inside each of the center boxes display the active

K5-Channel/7-Channel Stereo

Indicators: These indicators light to show if

the 5-Channel or 7-Channel Stereo mode has

been selected.

GDolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This indica-

tor lights when the Dolby Pro Logic II mode has

been selected.

NOTE: It is possible to see the Dolby Pro Logic II

indicator lit simultaneously with the Dolby

Digital indicator, even though the Dolby Digital

surround mode has been selected. This is due to

the specifications for Dolby Digital processing,

which require that the Dolby Pro Logic II mode

be applied when a 2-channel Dolby signal is

detected. If you desire 5.1-channel audio, check

the audio settings in the menus for your DVD

disc to make sure that a 5.1-channel Dolby

LHall Mode Indicators: These indicators

light when one of the Hall modes has been

selected.

MTheater Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights to show that the Theater mode is in use.

NVMAx Mode Indicators: One of these

indicators lights when the VMAx mode is in

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Front Panel Information Display

input channels. For standard analog inputs, only

the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input.

When a digital source is playing, the indicators

will light to display the channels being received at

the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital

input has been interrupted. (See pages 23 & 30

for more information on the Channel Indicators.)

RPreset Number/Sleep Timer: When the

tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-

cific preset memory location in use. (See page 32

for more information on preset stations.) When

the Sleep function is in use, these numbers show

how many minutes remain before the unit goes

into the Standby mode.

SPreset Indicator: This indicator lights when

the tuner is in use to show that the Preset

Number/Sleep Timer Ris showing the sta-

tion’s preset memory number. (See page 32 for

more information on tuner presets.)

TSleep Indicator: This indicator lights when

the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the

Preset Number/Sleep Timer Rindicator will

show the minutes remaining before the AVR 520

goes into the Standby mode. (See page 28 for

more information on the Sleep function.)

Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other information

into the tuner’s memory.

VStereo Indicator: This indicator lights when

an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a

station is being received with sufficient signal

strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

XAuto Indicator: This indicator lights when

the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

YMain Information Display: This display

shows messages relating to the status, input

source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or

other aspects of the AVR 520’s operation.

ZMute Indicator: This indicator lights to

remind you that the AVR 520’s output has been

silenced by pressing the Mute Button

Press the Mute button again to return to the

previously selected output level.

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Rear Panel Connections

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¡ AM Antenna

™ FM Antenna

£ Tape Inputs

¢ Tape Outputs

∞ Subwoofer Output

§ DVD Audio Inputs

¶ CD Inputs

• Multiroom Outputs

ª 6-Channel Direct Inputs

‚ 8 Channel Direct Inputs

⁄ Digital Audio Outputs

¤ Video Monitor Outputs

‹ DVD Video Inputs

› Front Speaker Outputs

ﬁ Center Speaker Outputs

ﬂ Surround Speaker Outputs

‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet

° 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

h Video 1 Video Inputs

i Video 2 Video Outputs

j Video 3 Video Inputs

k Video 2 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs

Coaxial Digital Inputs

Video 2 Audio Outputs

Video 2 Audio Inputs

Video 3 Audio Inputs

Video 1 Audio Inputs

Video 1 Audio Outputs

Preamp Outputs

e Remote IR Input

f Multiroom IR Input

g Video 1 Video Outputs

Amplifier Inputs

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer: Purple

¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections

to the AM and GND terminals in accordance

with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-

put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

• Multiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks

to an optional audio power amplifier to listen

to the source selected by the mulitroom system

in a remote room.

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

ª 6-Channel Direct Inputs: When an

optional, external processor or playback device

with 5.1 audio capability is in use, connect the

player's output jacks here.

£ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

‚ 8-Channel Direct Inputs: When an

option, external processor or playback device

with 6.1 or 7. 1 audio capability is in use, con-

nect the Surround Back Left and Surround Back

Right channel outputs of the player to these

input jacks.

¢ Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-

tions 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

∞ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If

an external subwoofer amplifier is used, con-

nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

⁄ Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the matching digital input connector

on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

§ DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other

video source.

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NOTE: The total power consumption of all

devices connected to the accessory outlets

should not exceed 100 watts.

¤ Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this

jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV

monitor or video projector to view the on-screen

menus and the output of any standard video

source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-

cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible

computer sound card playing MP3 files or

streams, LD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,

a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

· AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to

an unswitched AC wall output.

‹ DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the composite or S-Video output jacks on a

DVD or other video source.

a Video 2 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs

of an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver,

or other video source device with component

video outputs to these jacks.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer

sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player

or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be

either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a stan-

dard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF

digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

› Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your left and right speakers. When making

speaker connections always make certain to

maintain correct polarity by connecting the red

(+) terminals on the AVR 520 to the red (+) ter-

minals on the speakers and the black (–) termi-

nals on the AVR 520 to the black (–) terminals

on the speakers. See page 16 for more informa-

tion on speaker polarity.

b Component Video Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the component video inputs of

a video projector or monitor. When a source

connected to one of the two Component

Video Inputs ac is selected the signal will

be sent to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a

VCR or other video source.

c DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect

the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD

player to these jacks.

ﬁ Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + and – terminals on

your center channel speaker. In conformance

with the new CEA color code specification, the

Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal

that should be connected to the red (+) termi-

nal on speakers with the older color coding.

Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to

the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker.

(See page 16 for more information on speaker

polarity.)

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

d Remote IR Output: This connection per-

mits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other

remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to

the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon (or other

compatible) equipment.

³⁵Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

e Remote IR Input: If the AVR 520’s front-

panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet

doors or other obstructions, an external IR

sensor may be used. Connect the output of

the sensor to this jack.

³⁷Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a

VCR.

ﬂ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the matching + and – termi-

nals on your surround channel speakers. In con-

formance with the new CEA color code specifi-

cation, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red

(+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with

older color coding, while the Gray terminal

should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

the Surround Right speaker with the older color

coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the

AVR to the matching black negative (–) termi-

nals for each surround speaker. (See page 17

for more information on speaker polarity.)

f Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of

an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to

operate the AVR 520’s multiroom control system.

Preamp Outputs: When the jumper pins

that link the Amplifier Inputs

outputs are removed, these jacks may be con-

nected to an external power amplifier.

with these

g Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.

Amplifier Inputs: When the jumper pins

that link the Preamp Outputs

with these

inputs are removed, these jacks may be used to

connect an external source or the AVR 520’s

multiroom system to the internal amplifiers.

h Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any device you

wish to have turned on when the AVR 520 is

turned on with the System Power Control

Button 2.

i Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jacks on a VCR.

j Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

° Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC device.

The power will remain on at this outlet regard-

less of whether the AVR 520 is on or off.

k Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

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aPower Off Button

bIR Transmitter Window

cProgram/SPL Indicator

dPower On Button

eInput Selectors

c b a

fAVR Selector

gAM/FM Tuner Select

h6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

iTest Button

jSleep Button

kSurround Mode Selector

l Night Mode

mChannel Select Button

⁄ ¤

Buttons

‹

Button

pSet Button

qDigital Select

rNumeric Keys

sTuner Mode

tDirect Button

uTuning Up/Down

vOSD Button

wDolby Mode Select Button

xDTS Digital Mode Selector

yLogic 7 Mode Select Button

zTransport Controls

Light Button

Skip Up/Down Button

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

Disc Skip Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

›

Button

Speaker Select

Multiroom

Volume Up/Down

SPL Indicator Select

42 Learn Button

Mute

EzSet Sensor Microphone

NOTE: The function names shown here are each but-

ton’s feature when used with the AVR 520. Most buttons

have additional functions when used with other devices.

See pages 42–43 for a list of these functions.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 520’s remote

may be programmed to control up to eight

devices, including the AVR 520. Before using the

remote, it is important to remember to press the

Input Selector Button ethat corresponds

to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the

AVR 520’s remote is shipped from the factory to

operate the AVR 520 and most Harman Kardon

CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The

remote is also capable of operating a wide vari-

ety of other products using the control codes

that are part of the remote. Before using the

remote with other products, follow the instruc-

tions on pages 37–41 to program the proper

codes for the products in your system.

dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low

volume levels.

fAVR Selector: Pressing this button will

switch the remote so that it will operate the

AVR 520’s functions. If the AVR 520 is in the

Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 520 on.

mChannel Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR 520’s

output levels to an external source. Once this but-

⁄ ¤

gAM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the AVR 520’s tuner as the listening

choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is

already in use will select between the AM and

FM bands.

ton is pressed, use the

Buttons nto

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

⁄ ¤

Set Button p, followed by the

Buttons

nagain, to change the level setting. (See page

32 for more information.)

h6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:

Press this button to select the device connected

to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs 9or the 8-

Channel Direct Inputs 9). (See page 33

for more information.)

⁄ ¤

Buttons: These multipurpose but-

tons are used to change or scroll through items

in the on-screen menus, make configuration

settings such as digital inputs or delay timing,

or to select surround modes. When changing a

setting, first press the button for the function or

setting to be changed (e.g., press the

Surround Mode Selector kto select a

soundfield mode or the Digital Select Button

qto change a digital input) and then press

one of these buttons to scroll through the list

of options or to increase or decrease a setting.

The sections in this manual describing the indi-

vidual features and functions contain specific

information on using these buttons for each

application.

It is also important to remember that many of

the buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

using the Device Control Selectors. The descrip-

tions shown here primarily detail the functions

of the remote when it is used to operate the

AVR 520. (See page 39 for information about

alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

iTest Button: Press this button to begin

the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 520’s

output levels. (See page 24 for more information

on calibrating the AVR 520.)

jSleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time

shown in the display, the AVR 520 will auto-

matically go into the Standby mode. Each press

of the button changes the time until turn-off in

the following order:

aPower Off Button: Press this button to

place the AVR 520 or a selected device in the

Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the

main room functions, but if the Multiroom sys-

tem is activated, it will continue to function.

min

o^‹Button: This button is used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of

the setup procedures for the AVR 520.

min

OFF

bIR Transmitter Window: Point this win-

dow towards the AVR 520 when pressing buttons

on the remote to make certain that infrared com-

mands are properly received.

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV when the TV is selected.

pSet Button: This button is used to enter

settings into the AVR 520’s memory. It is also

used in the setup procedures for delay time,

speaker configuration and channel output level

adjustment.

When the AVR 520 remote is being programmed

with the codes to operate another device, this

button is also used in the “Auto Search” process.

(See page 37 for more information on program-

ming the remote.)

cProgram/SPL Indicator: This three-color

indicator is used to guide you through the

process of programming the remote or learning

commands from a remote into the AVR 520’s

remote code memory and it is also used as a

level indicator when using the remote’s EzSet

capabilities. (See page 24 for more information

on setting output levels, and see page 37 for

information on programming the remote.)

qDigital Select: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs

*Óto a

source. (See page 29 for more information on

using digital inputs.)

kSurround Mode Selector: Press this

button to begin the process of changing the

surround mode. After the button has been

⁄ ¤

rNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions. They are also used to select channel

numbers when TV, Cable or SAT has been

selected on the remote, or to select track num-

bers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on

how the remote has been programmed.

pressed, use the

Buttons n to select

the desired surround mode. (See page 28 for

more information.) Note that this button is also

used to tune channels when the TV is selected

using the device Input Selector e.

When the AVR 520 remote is being pro-

grammed with the codes of another device, this

button is also used in the “Auto Search”

process. (See page 37 for more information on

programming the remote.)

dPower On Button: Press this button to

turn on the power to a device selected by press-

ing one of the Input Selectors e.

eInput Selectors: Pressing one of these

buttons will perform three actions at the same

time. First, if the AVR 520 is not turned on, this

will power up the unit. Next, it will select the

source shown on the button as the input to the

AVR 520. Finally, it will change the remote con-

trol so that it controls the device selected. After

pressing one of these buttons you must press

the AVR Selector Button fagain to oper-

ate the AVR 520’s functions with the remote.

sTuner Mode: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Xgoes

lNight Mode: Press this button to activate

the Night mode. This mode is available in spe-

cially encoded digital sources, and it preserves

out, pressing the Tuning Buttons u)

≠

will move the frequency up or down in single-

step increments. When the FM band is in use,

pressing this button when a station’s signal is

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⁄ ¤

weak will change to monaural reception. (See

page 31 for more information.)

Buttons nto select the channel you

Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons

do not have a direct function with the AVR 520,

but when used with a compatibly programmed

CD or DVD changer they will change the disc

currently being played in the changer.

wish to set up. Press the Set Button pand

then select another channel to configure.

When all adjustments have been completed,

press the Set Button ptwice to exit the

settings and return to normal operation. (See

page 22 for more information.)

tDirect Button: Press this button when

the tuner is in use to start the sequence for

direct entry of a station’s frequency. After press-

ing the button, simply press the proper

Numeric Keys rto select a station. (See

page 32 for more information on the tuner.)

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons

to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a

preprogrammed sequence of commands

stored in the remote. (See page 38 for more

information on storing and recalling macros.)

Multiroom: Press this button to activate

the multiroom system or to begin the process of

changing the input or volume level for the sec-

ond zone. (See page 36 for more information on

the Multiroom system.)

uTuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, these buttons will tune up or down through

the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode

Button s^has been pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator Xis illuminated, pressing and

holding either of the buttons for three seconds

will cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the AUTO Indicator Xis NOT illumi-

nated, pressing these buttons will tune stations

in single-step increments. (See page 31 for more

information.)

32 Disc Skip Buttons: This button has no

direct function for the AVR 520 but is most

often used to change to the next disc in a CD

or DVD player when the remote is programmed

for that type of device. (See page 37 for more

information on using the remote with products

other than the AVR 520.)

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

SPL Indicator Select: This button acti-

vates the AVR 520’s EzSet function to quickly

and accurately calibrate the AVR 520’s output

levels. Press and hold the button for three sec-

onds and then release it. Note that the test

tone will begin circulating, and the

Program/SPL Indicator cwill change

colors. During this sequence, EzSet will auto-

matically adjust the output levels for all

channels until they are equal, as shown by the

Program/SPL Indicator lighting green for

each channel. Press this button again when the

adjustment is complete to turn off the test

tone. (See page 24 for more information on

EzSet.)

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is

in use, press these buttons to scroll through the

stations programmed into the AVR 520’s mem-

ory. When some source devices, such as CD

players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected

using the device Input Selectors e, these

buttons may function as Chapter Step or Track

Advance.

vOSD Button: Press this button to activate

the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set

up or adjust the AVR 520’s parameters.

wDolby Mode Selector: This button is

used to select from among the available Dolby

Surround processing modes. Each press of this

button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II

modes or Dolby 3 Stereo. When a Dolby Digital

encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode

may also be selected. (See page 26 for the avail-

able Dolby surround mode options.)

Clear Button: Press this button to clear

incorrect entries when using the remote to

directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Learn Button: Press this button to begin

35 Memory Button: Press this button to

enter a radio station into the AVR 520’s preset

memory. Once the MEMORY Indicator U

flashes, you have five seconds to enter a preset

memory location using the Numeric Keys

r. (See page 31 for more information.)

the process of “learning” the codes from another

product’s remote into the AVR 520’s remote. (See

page 37 for more information on using the

remote’s learning function.)

xDTS Digital Mode Selector: When a

DTS-encoded digital source is selected, each

press of this button will scroll thorugh the avail-

able DTS modes. The specific choice of modes

will vary according to whether or not the source

material contains DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete encoding.

When a DTS source is not in use, this button has

no function. (See page 40 for the available DTS

Digital options.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 520 or TV set being controlled,

depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR 520 remote is being programmed

to operate another device, this button is pressed

with the Input Selector Button e to begin

the programming process. (See page 37 for

more information on programming the remote.)

36 Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to

begin the process for setting the delay times

used by the AVR 520 when processing surround

sound. After pressing this button, the delay

times are entered by pressing the Set Button

yLogic 7 Selector: Press this button to

select from among the available Logic 7 sur-

round modes. (See page 26 for the available

Logic 7 options.)

⁄ ¤

pand then using the

Buttons nto

change the setting. Press the Set Button p

again to complete the process. (See page 23 for

more information.)

EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor

microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind

these slots. When using the remote to calibrate

speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that

you do not hold the remote in a way that cov-

ers these slots. (See page 24 for more informa-

tion on using EzSet.)

zTransport Controls: These buttons do

not have any functions for the AVR 520, but

they may be programmed for the forward/

reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD

or DVD players, and audio or video cassette

recorders. (See page 40 for more information.)

›

Button: Press this button to change a

setting or selection when configuring many of the

AVR 520’s settings.

Speaker Select: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the

AVR 520’s bass management system for use

with the type of speakers used in your system.

Once the button has been pressed, use the

`Light Button: Press this button to acti-

vate the remote’s backlight for ease of use in

darkened rooms.

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Power Off: When used in the room

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When

where the AVR 520 is located, press this button

to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in

a remote room with a sensor that is connected

to the Multi IR jack f, this button turns the

Multiroom system on and off.

the AVR 520’s tuner is selected as the input

source, these buttons will move up or down

through the list of stations that have been

stored in the preset memory. When a CD or

DVD changer or player is selected, these but-

tons activate the Forward or Reverse Track or

Chapter Skip functions.

POWER

OFF

MUTE

VID2

AVR

VID1

AM/FM

DVD

VID3

VID4

TAPE

∫

AVR Selector: Press this button to turn

on the AVR 520. The input in use when the unit

was last on will be selected.

Disc Skip: Press this button to change

TUNING

discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD

changer or players.

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button

PRESET

to select the Tuner as the input to the

Multiroom system. Press it again to change

between the AM and FM bands.

Volume Up/Down: When used in the

DISC SKIP

room where the AVR 520 is located, press this

button to raise or lower the volume in that

room. When it is used in a remote room with a

sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR

jack f, this button will raise or lower the vol-

ume in the remote room.

∂

Input Selectors: When the AVR 520 is

off, press one of these buttons to select a spe-

cific input and turn the unit on. When the unit

is already in use, pressing one of these buttons

will change the input.

VOLUME

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: When

these buttons to control compatible

this remote is used in the same room as the

AVR 520, these buttons may be used to change

the frequency of the tuner. These buttons may

also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse func-

tions of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or

cassette decks in the same room, or from a

remote room when an IR link is connected to

the AVR 520.

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players.

Mute: When used in the room where the

AVR 520 is located, press this button to tem-

porarily silence the unit. When it is used in a

remote room with a sensor that is connected to

the Multiroom IR jack f, this button will

temporarily silence the feed to the remote room

only. Press the button again to return to the

previous volume level.

Record/Pause: Press this button to acti-

∫

∂

≠

Power Off

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

Input Selectors

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

Record/Pause

Preset/Track Skip

Disc Skip

vate the Record or Pause function on compati-

ble Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck

products.

Volume Up/Down

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop

Mute

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 520 is located, or it

may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 520’s

Multiroom IR Input Jack f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 520, it will control the

functions of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used

in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multiroom IR Jack f, the buttons for power,

input source, volume and mute will control the source and volume for the second zone, as connected

to the Multiroom Out Jacks •. (See page 36 for complete information on using the Multiroom

system.)

∆

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Installation and Connections

adapter supplied with the unit to make the con-

nection.

We also recommend that the length of cable

used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For

example, use the same length piece of cable

to connect the front-left and front-right or

surround-left and surround-right speakers,

even if the speakers are a different distance

from the AVR 520.

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid

surface capable of supporting its weight, you will

need to make the connections to your audio and

video equipment.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs ›ﬁﬂ to the respective

speakers.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried

to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-

lution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-

able and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the

receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal

preferences and other factors. Your dealer or

installer is a valuable resource to consult in

selecting the proper cable.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety

and to avoid possible damage to your equipment

and speakers, it is always good practice to turn

off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equip-

ment from the AC output before making any

audio or video system connections.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line-level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output ∞ to the line-level input

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If

you are using a powered subwoofer that does

not have line-level input connections, follow the

instructions furnished with the speaker for con-

nection information.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

Remember that in specifying cable, the lower

the number, the thicker the cable.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

the CD Inputs ¶.

9. If an external multi-channel audio source

with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital

processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player

is used, connect the outputs of that device to

the 6-Channel Direct Inputs ª.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed

output unless you find that the input to the

receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so

high that the signal is distorted.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short

runs of less than ten feet. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an AWG equiva-

lent of 18 or higher, due to the power loss and

degradation in performance that will occur.

10. If an external multi-channel audio source

with 7.1 outputs such as an external digital

processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player

is used, first connect the outputs of that device

to both the 6 Channel Direct Inputs as noted

above, and then connect the Surround Back Left

and Surround Back Right output channels of

the source device to the 8-Channel Direct

Inputs ‚.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

the Tape Input Jacks £. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Output Jacks ¢ on the AVR 520.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,

CSA or other appropriate testing agency stan-

dards. Questions about running cables inside

walls should be referred to your installer or a

licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC

and/or the applicable local building codes in

your area.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources

such as such as a CD or DVD changer or play-

er, advanced video game, a digital satellite

receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top

box or the output of a compatible computer

sound card to the Optical and Coaxial

11. If a 7.1 channel source device is connected

as noted in the item above, you must use an

optional audio power amplifier for those chan-

nels. Connect the SBL and SBR Preamp

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-

tain to observe proper polarity. Note that the

positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection

now carries a specific color code as noted on

page 11. However, most speakers will still use a

red terminal for the postive (+) connection.

Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the

same terminal on both the receiver and the

speaker.

Outputs

to the inputs of the amplifier

Digital Inputs

*Ó.

feeding those channels' speakers.

4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio

Outputs ⁄on the rear panel of the AVR 520 to

the matching digital input connections on a CD-R

or MiniDisc recorder.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same man-

ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-

quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied

with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the

AM and GND Screw Terminals ¡.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s

audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1

adhere to an industry convention of using black

terminals for negative and red ones for positive,

some manufacturers may vary from this config-

uration. To ensure proper phase and optimal

performance, consult the identification plate on

your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify

polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your

speaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-

ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

or Video 2 In Jacks hk

on the rear

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

(75-ohm) Connection ™. The FM antenna

may be an external roof antenna, an inside

powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection

from a cable TV system. Note that if the anten-

na or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead

cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm

panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on

the VCR should be connected to the Video 1

or Video 2 Out Jacks gi 33

on the

AVR 520.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or

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television set or any other video source to the

video signals. However, it will not convert

composite or S signals to component video.

• Component or composite video signals may

only be viewed in their native formats.

Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Output

Jacks • on the AVR 520 to the inputs of an

optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quali-

ty speaker wire from the amplifier to the speak-

ers in the remote room.

Video 3 j

jacks.

3. Connect the analog audio and video out-

puts of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD

jacks §‹.

System and Power Connections

NOTE: In both options, you may connect an

optional IR sensor in the remote room to the

AVR 520 via an appropriate cable. Connect the

sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input f

on the AVR 520 and use the Zone II remote to

control the room volume. Alternatively, you may

install an optional volume control between the

output of the amplifiers and the speakers.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD

player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-

verter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial

The AVR 520 is designed for flexible use with

multiroom systems, external control compo-

nents and power amplifiers.

Digital Inputs

*Ó.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or

5. Connect the Video Monitor Output ¤

jacks on the receiver to the composite or S-

Video input of your television monitor or video

projector.

smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may

prevent the remote sensor from receiving com-

mands. In this event, an optional remote sensor

may be used. Connect the output of the remote

sensor to the Remote IR Input jack e.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC

outlets. They may be used to power accessory

devices, but they should not be used with high-

current draw equipment such as power ampli-

fiers. The total power draw to each outlet may

not exceed 100 watts.

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have

component video connections, connect the

component outputs of the DVD player to the

DVD Component Video Inputs c. Note

that even when component video connections

are used, the audio connections should still be

made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs

§ or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital

If other components are also prevented from

receiving remote commands, only one sensor is

needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a

remote eye by running a connection from the

Remote IR Output jack d to the Remote IR

Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compati-

ble equipment.

The Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will

receive power only when the unit is on. This is

recommended for devices that have no power

switch or a mechanical power switch that may

be left in the “ON” position.

Input Jacks

7. If another component video device is avail-

able, connect it to the Video 2 Component

Video Input Jacks a. The audio connections

for this device should be made to either the

Multiroom IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected

to the AVR 520 via standard coaxial cable. Plug

the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR

Input jack f on the AVR 520’s rear panel.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into

a Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

Video 2 Audio Input Jacks

or any of the

Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks 31

If other Harman Kardon compatible source

equipment is part of the main room installation,

the Remote IR Output jack d on the rear

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on

source equipment. This will enable the remote

room location to control source equipment func-

tions.

8. If the component video inputs are used, con-

nect the Component Video Output b to

the component video inputs of your TV, projec-

tor or display device.

The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet °

will receive power as long as the unit is

plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Finally, when all connections are complete, plug

the power cord into a nonswitched 110-volt AC

wall outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the

AVR 520!

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other

audio/video device that is connected to the AVR

on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,

connect the audio, video and digital audio out-

puts of that device the Front Panel Inputs

*ÓÔ. A device connected here is selected

as the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs

must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See

page 20 for more information on input configu-

ration.)

NOTE: All remotely controlled components

must be linked together in a “daisy chain”.

Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR

IN of the next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio Connections

Depending on the distance from the AVR 520

to the remote room, two options are available

for audio connection:

Video Connection Notes:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio

interconnect cable from the AVR 520’s location

to the remote room. In the remote room, con-

nect the interconnect cable to a stereo power

amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the

room’s speakers. At the AVR 520, plug the

audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom

Output Jacks • on the AVR 520’s rear panel.

• When the component video jacks are used,

the on-screen menus are not visible and you

must switch to the standard composite or S-

Video input on your TV to view them.

• The AVR 520 will accept either standard

composite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component

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When all audio, video and system connections

have been made, there are a few configuration

adjustments that must be made. A few minutes

spent to correctly configure and calibrate the

unit will greatly add to your listening experience.

When the AVR 520 is used in 5.1-channel oper-

ation, the preferred location for surround

speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or

slightly behind the listening position. In a 7.1-

channel system, both side surround and back

surround speakers are required. The center of

the speaker should face into the room. The

speakers should be located so that the bottom

of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than

the listeners’ ears when the listeners are seated

in the desired area.

Center Front Speaker

No more

than 24"

Speaker Selection and Placement

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home-theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation With

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

No matter which type or brand of speakers is

used, the same model or brand of speaker

should be used for the left front, center and

right front speakers. This creates a seamless

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur

when a sound moves across mismatched

front-channel speakers.

Rear surround speakers are required when a

full 7.1-channel system is installed, and they

may also be used in 5.1 channel as an alterna-

tive mounting position when it is not practical

to place the main surround speakers on the

sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a

rear wall, behind the listening position. As with

the side speakers, rear surrounds should be

located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at

least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears.

The speakers should be no more than six feet

behind the rear of the seating area.

TV or Projection Screen

Center Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center-channel speaker

in use and your viewing device, place the center

speaker either directly above or below your TV,

or in the center behind a perforated front pro-

jection screen.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so

they may be placed almost anywhere in a

room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal loca-

tion for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in

the front of the room, about six inches from a

wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the

subwoofer at your normal listening position,

and then walk around the room until you find

a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place

the subwoofer in that spot. You should also

follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s man-

ufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with

the best location for a subwoofer in your lis-

tening room.

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

Once the center channel speaker is installed,

position the front left and front right speakers

so that they are as far away from one another

as the center-channel speaker is from the pre-

ferred listening position. Ideally, the front-channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters

are no more than 24" above or below the

tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

B) Rear speaker mounting is an alternate

location for 5.1 systems. It is required for

7.1 operation.

At least 6 inches from ceiling

Depending on the specifics of your room

acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you

may find that imaging is improved by moving

the left front and right front speakers slightly

forward of the center-channel speaker. If possi-

ble, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they

are aimed at ear height when you are seated

in the listening position.

At least 2 feet

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct loca-

tion for the front speakers in your particular

installation. Don’t be afraid to move things

around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth, and that

sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the

listening position at the same time (without

delay from the center speaker compared to the

left and right speakers).

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System Setup

on the video display. Note that the on-screen

menus are not available when a component

video display is in use.

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, and

changing the item titled FULLOSD

TIMEOUT.

Once the speakers have been placed in the

room and connected, the remaining steps

in the setup process are to program the

AVR 520’s bass management system for the

type of speakers used in your system, calibrate

the output levels, and set the delay times used

by the surround-sound processor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-

screen menus using a CRT-based projector,

plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or

television, it is important that they not be left on

the screen for an extended period of time. The

constant display of a static image such as these

menus or video game images may cause the

image to be permanently “burned into” the pro-

jection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of

damage is not covered by the AVR 520 warranty

and may not be covered by the projector/TV set’s

warranty.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use,

the menu selections are not shown in the

Main Information Display ˜Y. When the

full OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will

appear in the Main Information Display Y

and the OSD Indicator Pwill light to remind

you that a video display must be used. When

the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction

with the discrete configuration buttons, the on-

screen display will show a single line of text

with the current menu selection. That selection

will also be shown in the Main Information

Display Y.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 520

to begin these final adjustments.

1. Plug the AC Power Cord · into an

unswitched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1in

until it latches and the word “OFF” on the

top of the switch disappears inside the

front panel. Note that the Power

Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating

that the unit is in the Standby mode.

The AVR 520 has two on-screen display modes,

“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making

configuration adjustments, it is recommended

that the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place

an option listing on the screen, making it easier

to view the available options.

Setting the System Configuration

Memory

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

front-panel lens. If left in place, the film

may affect the performance of your remote

control.

The AVR 520 features an advanced memory

system that enables you to establish different

configurations for the speaker configuration,

digital input, surround mode, delay times,

crossover frequency and output levels for each

input source. This flexibility enables you to

custom-tailor the way in which you listen to

each source and have the AVR 520 memorize

those settings. This means, for example, that

you may use different output levels or trims for

different sources, or set different speaker con-

figurations with the resultant changes to the

bass management system. Once these settings

are made, they will automatically be recalled

whenever you select that input.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in

the remote as shown. Be certain to follow

the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are

on the top of the battery compartment.

Making Configuration Adjustments

The full-OSD system is available by pressing the

OSD Button v. When this button is

pressed, the MASTERmenu (Figure 1) will

appear, and adjustments are made from the

individual menus.

MASTER

IN/OUT

SETUP

SURROUND

SPEAKER

DELAY

ADJUST

CHANNEL

5. Turn the AVR 520 on either by pressing the

System Power Control 2on the front

panel, or via the remote by pressing the

Power On Button d, the AVR

MULTI-ROOM

ADVANCED

EXIT

The factory default settings for the AVR 520

have all inputs except for DVD configured for

an analog audio input except for the DVD

Selector for any of the Input

input, where the Coaxial Digital Input

Figure 1

Selectors egon the remote. The

Power Indicator 3will turn green to

confirm that the unit is on, and the Main

Information Display ˜will also light.

is the default. The default speaker settings are

for “Large” speakers at the front left/right,

“Small” at all other positions, and for the

Subwoofer set as being on. However, once the

DSP processing system is used for the first time

for any input, the speaker settings will auto-

matically default to “Small” at all positions

with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default

setting for the surround modes is “Surround

Off,” or two-channel stereo, although Dolby

Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as

appropriate when a source with digital encod-

ing is in use.

The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing

you to make adjustments directly, by pressing

the appropriate buttons on the front panel or

remote control for the specific parameter to be

adjusted. For example, to change the digital

input for any of the sources, press the Digital

Select Button Ûqon the front panel or

remote.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you

may find it easier to use the AVR 520’s on-

screen display system. These easy-to-read dis-

plays give you a clear picture of the current

status of the unit and make it easy to see

which speaker, delay, input or digital selection

you are making.

To use the full OSD menu system, press the

OSD Button v. When the menu is on the

⁄ ¤

screen, press the

Buttons nuntil the

›

on-screen cursor is next to the item you wish

to adjust, and then press the Set Button p

to adjust that item. Note that the menus will

remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then

they will “time-out” and disappear from the

screen. The time-out may be increased to as

much as 50 seconds by going to the

To view the on-screen menus, make certain you

have made a connection from the Video

Monitor Out Jack ¤ on the rear panel to

the composite or S-Video input of your TV or

projector. In order to view the AVR 520’s dis-

plays, the correct video source must be selected

Before using the unit, you will probably want

to change the settings for most inputs so that

they are properly configured to reflect the use

of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers

installed and the surround mode specifics of

your home theater system. Remember that

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since the AVR 520 memorizes the settings for

each input individually, you will need to make

these adjustments for each input used.

However, once they are made, further adjust-

ment is only required when system components

are changed.

until the word ANALOGappears. When the

them to outputs, you must first be at the

correct input source appears, press the but-

IN/OUTSETUPmenu. Press the

›

ton nonce so that the cursor appears next

Button nuntil the on-screen cursor is

›

to BACK TO MASTER MENU, and press

the Set Button p.

pointing to the VIDEO4line. Press the

Button

so that the word OUTis high-

lighted. Note that the Input/Output Status

Indicator (between the S and Composite

video jacks will turn red, indicating that the

analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs.

To change the digital input at any time using

the discrete function buttons and the semi-OSD

system, press the Digital Input Select

Button Úqon the front panel or the

remote. Within five seconds, make your input

selection using the Selector buttons on the

To make this process as quick and as easy as

possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD

system with the on-screen menus, and step

through each input. Once you have completed

the settings for the first input, many settings

may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. It is

also a good idea to set the configuration data

in the order these items are listed in the

MASTERmenu, as some settings require a

specific entry in a prior menu item. Remember

that once the settings are made for one input,

they must be made for all other input sources

in your system.

Surround Setup

Once the basic input setup has been completed,

the next step is to set the surround mode you

wish to use with an input. Since surround

modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free

to select any mode you wish – you may change

it later. However, to make it easier to establish

the initial parameters for the AVR 520, it is best

to select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most

analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs con-

nected to digital sources. In the case of inputs

such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you

may wish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround

off”) as they are not typically used with multi-

channel program material, where it is unlikely

that surround-encoded material will be used.

Alternatively, the Logic 7 Music mode is a good

choice for stereo-only source material.

⁄ ¤

front panel 5or the / nButtons on

the remote until the desired digital or analog

input is shown in the Main Information

Display Yand in the lower third of the video

display connected to the AVR 520. Press the

Set Button pto enter the new digital input

assignment.

An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the abil-

ity to switch front panel coaxial digital audio

and analog audio/video jacks from their normal

use as inputs to output connections so that

portable recording devices may easily be con-

nected. On the AVR 520, the Digital Coax 3

Jack Óis normally an input, but this may also

be switched to a digital output for use with

CD-R/RW decks, MD recorders or other A/V

recorders. To change the jack to an output,

⁄ ¤

Input Setup

The first step in configuring the AVR 520 is to

configure each input. When using the full-OSD

system to make the setup adjustments, press

the OSD Button vonce so that the MAS-

TERmenu (Figure 1) appears. Note that the

›

cursor will be next to the IN/OUT

SETUPline. Press the Set Button pto

enter the menu and the IN/OUTSETUP

menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen.

‹›

It is easiest to complete the surround setup

using the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the

⁄ ¤

press the

Buttons nwhile the

Press the

Buttons o

until the

IN/OUTSETUPmenu is on the screen

MASTER menu (Figure 1), press the

›

desired input name appears in the highlighted

video, as well as being indicated in the front

panel Input Indicators by the green LED

next to the desired input name. If the input will

use the standard left/right analog inputs, no

further adjustment is needed.

until the cursor is next to COAXIAL3.

Buttons nuntil the cursor is next to the

SURROUND SELECT menu. Press the

Set Button pso that the SURROUND

SELECT menu (Figure 3) is on the screen.

‹›

Then press the

Buttons o

so that

the word OUTis highlighted. Note that the

Input/Output Status Indicator (will turn

red, indicating that the jack is now a record

output.

SURROUND

SELECT

SURR

DOLBY

DTS

MODE:

5. 1

6. 1/7. 1

NOTE: A signal will be sent to this jack only

when the input selected for use by the AVR 520

is digital. Digital signals will be passed through

regardless of their format, and which digital

input (optical or coax) they are fed from.

IN/OUT

SETUP

LOGIC

DSP

(SURR)

INPUT

:VIDEO

STEREO

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN:ANALOG

:IN

OUT

BACK

MASTER

VIDEO

BACK

MASTER

However, analog signals are not converted to

digital, and the format of the signal (e.g., PCM,

Dolby Digital or DTS) may not be changed.

Figure 3

The first line on the SURROUND

SELECT menu allows you to configure the

AVR for either standard 5.1 or advanced

6.1/7.1 operation. With the on-screen cursor

at the SURR MODE line, press the Set

Selection of the front panel jacks as an output

will remain effective as long as the AVR 520 is

on. Once the unit is turned off, the jacks will

revert to their normal use as an input when the

unit is turned on again.

Figure 2

If you wish to associate one of the digital

inputs with the selected input source, press the

›

Button non the remote while the

‹

›

Button pand then press the or

Buttons o so that 5.1 is highlighted

IN/OUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2) is on

the screen, and note that the on-screen cursor

will drop down to the DIGITALINline.

‹ ›

The front panel analog Video 4 Inputs Ôare

normally set as an input for use with cam-

corders, video games and other portable

audio/video products, but they may be switched

to an output for connection to portable

if you have five surround speakers installed, or

6.1/7.1 if you have one or two speakers

connected to the Surround Back Preamp

Press the

Buttons o

until the

name of the desired digital input appears. To

return to the analog input, press the buttons

Outputs

through optional, external power

amplifiers.

audio/video recorders. To temporarily switch

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Making this selection will set the surround

mode options for the AVR so that only the cor-

rect modes for the number of speakers in your

specific system will be available. Should you

change your system and add additional speak-

ers at a later date, it is important to change this

setting so that advanced surround modes such

as Logic 7/7.1 and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete and

Matrix will be available.

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital

that uses special processing to preserve the

dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie

sound track while reducing the peak level. This

prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturb-

ing others, without reducing the sonic impact of

a digital source. Note that the Night mode is

only available when specially encoded Dolby

Digital signals are played.

processing when a DTS data stream is selected.

When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES

Discrete mode will automatically be activated

when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag”

is in use. In these cases the DTS-ES Mode

Indicator Dwill light. When a non-ES DTS

disc is in use, you may select the DTS-ES Matrix

mode through this menu to create a full eight-

speaker surround mode. See page 26 for a

complete explanation of the DTS modes.

When the desired selection is made, press the

Set Button pto continue with the setup

and configuration.

To adjust the Night mode setting for an input

›

from the menu, make certain that the cursor

On the Logic 7 menu, the selection choices

‹›

on the

is on the NIGHTline of the DOLBYmenu.

made with the

Buttons o

‹ ›

Next, press

Buttons o

to choose

remote are determined by whether the 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use.

In either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode

enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 pro-

cessing to create fully enveloping, multichannel

surround from either two-channel Stereo or

Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS cas-

settes, laser discs or television broadcasts pro-

duced with Dolby surround.

Once the setting is made for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

operation, the default surround mode for an

input should be set. Each of the remaining five

lines on the menu (Figure 3) contains the vari-

ous surround mode categories, and within

those menus you may choose one of the sub-

modes. Note that the list of specific sub-modes

in some categories will vary according to

between the following settings, as they appear

in the on-screen display:

OFF: When OFFis highlighted, the Night

mode will not function.

MID: When MIDis highlighted, a mild com-

pression will be applied.

whether 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation is chosen. In

addition, some of the modes available in the

AVR 520 will not appear unless a digital source

is selected and playing the correct bitstream.

MAX: When MAXis highlighted, a more

severe compression algorithm will be applied.

In the 5.1 configuration you may select the

Logic 7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes.

They work best with two-channel music, sur-

round-encoded programs or standard two-

channel programming of any type, respectively.

When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the same

three modes are available, but the output will

be in a full eight-channel sound field. Note that

the Logic 7 modes are not available when

either Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks

are in use. See pages 26 and 27 for a complete

explanation of the DSP Surround modes.

We recommend that you select the MIDset-

ting as a starting point and change to the

MAXsetting later, if desired.

To select the mode that will be used as the ini-

⁄ ¤

tial default for an input, first press the

Buttons nuntil the on-screen cursor is next

to the desired mode’s master category name.

Next, press the Set Button pto view the

‹›

Note that the Night mode may be adjusted

directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is

playing by pressing the Night Button l.

When the button is pressed, the phrase

D-RANGEwill appear in the lower third of

the video screen and in the Main Information

⁄ ¤

sub-menu. Press the

Buttons o

scroll through the available choices, and then

press the Button nso that the cursor is

next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to

continue the setup process.

Display Y. Press the

Button nwith-

On the DSP (SURR) menu, the selection

‹›

in three seconds to select the desired setting.

choices made with the

Buttons o

On the Dolby menu (Figure 4), the selection

choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II

Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, Dolby Pro

Logic II Emulation and Dolby 3 Stereo. A com-

plete explanation of these modes is found on

Page 26. Note that when the Dolby Digital

mode is selected there are additional settings

available for the Night mode.

on the remote select from one of the DSP sur-

round modes that are designed for use with

two-channel stereo programs to create a variety

of sound field presentations. The choices avail-

able are Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater, VMAx Near and

VMAx Far. The Hall and Theater modes are

designed for multichannel installations, while

the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in

delivering a full surround field when only the

front left and front right speakers are installed.

See pages 26 and 27 for a complete explana-

tion of the DSP surround modes.

When all settings for the surround setup have

⁄ ¤

been made, press the

Buttons nso

›

that the cursor is next to BACKTO

MASTERMENU, and press the Set Button

pto return to the Master menu.

On the DTS menu, the selection choices made

‹›

with the

Buttons o

on the remote

MODE:

DOLBY

are determined by a combination of the type of

DTS program material in use and whether the

5.1 or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is

in use. When either of the speaker configura-

tions is in use, you may select either the Neo:6

Music or Neo:6 Cinema mode when an analog

source is playing to deliver an enhanced 5.1-

channel sound field.

DOLBY

DIGITAL

NIGHT:

BACK TO

OFF

MID

MAX

On the STEREO menu, the selection choices

MASTER

‹›

made with the

Buttons o

on the

remote may either turn the surround processing

off for a traditional two-channel stereo presen-

tation, or select 5 Stereo or 7 Stereo

depending on whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 out-

put is in use. The latter modes feed a two-chan-

Figure 4

When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR

will automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS

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nel presentation to all speakers, regardless of

the number of speakers in use. See page 27 for

a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7

Stereo modes. After the selections are made on

the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or

⁄ ¤

ers are used, with no center or surround speak-

ers, VMAx is a good alternative mode.

When the SPEAKERSETUPmenu first

appears, the on-screen cursor ^›will be at the

top of the list of speaker positions, pointing

toward the LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets

the configuration for the front left and right

speakers. If you wish to make a change to the

‹›

When you have completed your selection for

the center channel, press the Button n

stereo menus, press the

Buttons nso

on the remote to move the cursor to

SURROUND.

that the cursor moves to the BACK TO

MASTER MENU line and presss the Set

Button p.

front speakers’ configuration, press the

‹ ›

Buttons o

so that either LARGEor

Press the

Buttons o

on the remote

SMALLappears, matching the appropriate

description from the definitions shown above.

to select the option that best describes the sur-

round speakers in your system based on the

speaker definitions shown on this page.

Speaker Setup

This menu tells the AVR 520 which type of

speakers are in use. This is important as it

adjusts the settings that determine which

speakers receive low-frequency (bass) informa-

tion. For each of these settings use the

LARGEsetting if the speakers for a

particular position are traditional full-range

loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing

sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALLset-

ting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite

speakers that do not reproduce sounds below

100Hz. Note that when “small” speakers are

used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce

low-frequency sounds. Remember that the

“large” and “small” descriptions do not refer

to the actual physical size of the speakers, but

to their ability to reproduce low-frequency

sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category

describes your speakers, consult the specifica-

tions in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask

your dealer.

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency

sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-

put. If you choose this option and there is no

subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-

frequency sounds from the front channels.

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency

surround channel sounds will be sent to the

subwoofer output only. If you choose this

option and there is no subwoofer connected,

you will not hear any low frequency sounds

from the surround speakers.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the front left and front right

outputs. Depending on the choice made in

the SUBWOOFERline in this menu, bass

information may also be directed to the front

left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the surround channel outputs,

and NO surround channel signals will be sent

to the subwoofer output.

When you have completed your selection for the

When NONEis selected, surround-sound

information will be split between the front left

and front right outputs. For optimal perform-

ance when no surround speakers are in use, the

Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used.

front channel, press the Button non the

remote to move the cursor to CENTER.

‹›

Press the

Buttons o

on the remote

to select the option that best describes your system,

based on the speaker definitions shown below.

If the 6.1/7.1 configuration has been selected

in the SURROUND SELECT menu, an

additional configuration line is available on the

menu screen to set the speaker type for the

speakers connected to the Surround Back

Preamp Outputs 38 through an optional,

external power amplifier. The choices and pro-

cedure for configuring these speakers are iden-

tical to those shown above for the main sur-

round speakers.

After the selections are made on the Dolby

DTS, Logic 7 DSP (Surr) or stereo menus, press

⁄ ¤

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency

center channel sounds will be sent only to the

subwoofer output. If you choose this option and

there is no subwoofer connected, you will not

hear low-frequency sounds from the center

channel speaker.

Buttons n, so that the cursor moves

to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line

and press ther Set Button p.

It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the

speaker setup through the SPEAKER

SETUPmenu (Figure 5). If that menu is not

already on your screen from the prior adjust-

ments, press the OSD Button vto bring up

the MASTERMENU(Figure 1), and then

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and

NO center channel signal will be sent to the

subwoofer output.

When you have completed your selection for the

surround channels, press the Button non

the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.

press the

Button ntwice so that the cur-

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround

mode for the particular input source for which

you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 520

will not make the LARGE option available for

the center speaker. This is due to the require-

ments of Logic 7 processing, and does not indi-

cate a problem with your receiver.

‹ ›

sor is on the SPEAKERSETUPline. At

this point, press the Set Button pto bring

up the SPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 5).

Press the

Buttons o37 on the

remote to select the option that best describes

your system.

SPEAKER

SETUP

The choices available for the subwoofer posi-

tion will depend on the settings for the other

speakers, particularly the front left/right posi-

tions.

LEFT/RIGHT:

SMALL

CENTER

SMALL

SURROUND

SMALL

SURR

BACK

SMALL

When NONEis selected, no signals will be

sent to the center-channel output. The receiver

will operate in a “phantom” center channel

mode and center-channel information will

be sent to the left and right front channel

outputs. When only front left and right speak-

SUBWOOFER

SUB(LFE)

SUB

X-OVER

FREQ:80

RETURN

MASTER MENU

If the front left/right speakers are set to

SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be

set to SUB, which is the “on” position.

Figure 5

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If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE, three options are available:

40Hzor 60Hzto match the typical

crossover points of full range speakers.

Choose the option that is closest to your

speakers’ design.

delay time is figured as 10–5=5. Thus,

in this example, the delay time for Dolby

Digital should be set at five milliseconds.

• If no subwoofer is connected to the

‹ ›

AVR 520, press the

Buttons o

b. When setting the delay time for the Pro

Logic mode, take the result of the sub-

traction and add 15 to obtain the opti-

mal delay time. For example, if the front

speakers are ten feet away and the sur-

round speakers are five feet away, the

optimal delay time is figured as

10–5+15=20. Thus, in this example, the

Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty

milliseconds.

• When the front speakers have been set to

SMALL, the crossover choices are

80Hzor 100Hzto match the typical

crossover points of the smaller speakers

used in satellite speaker systems. Choose

the option that is closest to your speakers’

design.

on the remote so that NONEappears in

the on-screen menu. When this option is

selected, all bass information will be routed

to the front left/right “main” speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 520,

you have the option to have the front

left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass

frequencies at all times, and have the sub-

woofer operate only when the AVR 520 is

being used with a digital source that con-

tains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects, or

LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both

your main and subwoofer speakers to take

advantage of the special bass created for

‹ ›

When all speaker selections have been made,

press the Button nand then the Set

Button pto return to the Master

menu.

NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7 and DSP modes use a

fixed, nonadjustable delay time.

Delay Settings

The Dolby Digital mode also includes a separate

setting for the Center Channel Delay mode,

since the discrete nature of these signals makes

the location of the center-channel speaker more

critical. To calculate the delay for the center

channel, measure the distance from the pre-

ferred listening position in the center of the

room to both the center-channel speaker and

either the left or right speaker.

If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is selected as

the surround mode for an input, you may need

to adjust the delay time setting. Note that the

delay time is not adjustable for any other modes.

certain movies. Press

Buttons

on the remote so that SUB

(LFE)appears in the on-screen menu.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to

use it for bass reproduction in conjunction

with the main front left/right speakers,

regardless of the type of program source or

Surround mode you are listening to, press

‹ ›

Due to the different distances between the

listening position for the front-channel speakers

and the surround speakers, the amount of time

it takes for sound to reach your ears from the

front versus surround speakers differs. You may

compensate for this difference through the use

of the delay settings to adjust the timing for

the speaker placement and acoustic conditions

in your listening room or home theater.

the

Buttons o

on the remote

If the distances are equal, no further adjustment

is required and the center delay should be set to

zero. If the distance to the front speakers is

greater than the distance to the center speaker,

you may wish to reposition the speakers by

moving the front left and front right speakers

closer to the listening position or the center

speaker further away from the listening position.

so that SUB LFE+L/Rappears in

the on-screen menu. When this option is

selected, a full-range signal will be sent to

the front left/right “main” speakers, and the

subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies

under frequency selected in the next option

setting on this menu, as described below.

The factory setting is appropriate for most

rooms, but some installations create an uncom-

mon distance between the front and surround

speakers that may cause the arrival of front-

channel sounds to become disconnected from

surround-channel sounds.

When you have completed your selection for the

subwoofer, press the button non the

remote to change the cursor to SUBX-

OVERFREQ. The subwoofer crossover set-

ting may only be adjusted using the on-screen

display system.

If repositioning of the speakers is not possible,

adjust the center delay time, adding one milli-

second of center-channel delay for every foot

closer to the listening position the center

speaker is than the front speakers. For example,

if the front left and front right speakers are

each 10 feet from the listening position and the

center-channel speaker is 8 feet away, the delay

is figured as 10–8=2, suggesting an optimal

center delay of 2 milliseconds.

To resynchronize the front and surround chan-

nels, follow these steps:

1. Measure the distance from the listening

position to the front speakers.

At this line, you will select the frequency at

which bass information is directed to the

Subwoofer Output ∞. The choices available

will depend on the setting made previously for

the front left/right speakers. When making

these selections, choose the crossover frequency

that is closest to that of your front left/right

speakers, or the upper frequency limit of your

subwoofer. This figure is normally printed in the

owner’s manual or data sheet for the speakers;

or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

2. Measure the distance from the listening

position to the surround speakers.

To set the delay time for a specific input,

the DELAYADJUSTmenu (Figure 6)

should be visible on your on-screen display. If

the system is not already at that point, press

the OSD Button vto bring up the MAS-

3. Subtract the distance to the surround speak-

ers from the distance to the front speakers.

a. When setting the delay time for the

Dolby Digital surround modes, the opti-

mal delay time is the result of that sub-

traction. For example, if the front speak-

ers are ten feet away and the surround

speakers are five feet away, the optimal

›

TERMENU, press the Button nthree

›

times or until the on-screen cursor is pointing

at the DELAYADJUSTline. Press the

Set Button pto call up the menu.

• When the front speakers have been set to

LARGE, the crossover choices are

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Before beginning the output level adjustment

process, make certain that all speaker connec-

tions have been properly made. The system

volume should be set to the level that you will

use during a typical listening session. Finally,

make certain that the Balance Control Òis

set to the center “12 o’clock” position.

tive to the reference volume level, and in

the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Qwhere the letters for the channel being

adjusted will flash to indicate from which

channel the test tone should be heard. As

the adjustment proceeds, a few things will

happen simultaneously:

DELAY

ADJUST

CENTER

DELAY:

5MS

10MS

SURR

BACK

MASTER

• The channel position being adjusted will

flash in the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators Q. If the test noise is heard

from a channel other than the one shown

in the Indicator, there is an error in the

speaker connections. If this is the case,

press the Test Button iTWICE to

stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit

off and verify that all speakers are con-

nected to the proper Outputs

Using EzSet

Figure 6

Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes

it possible to quickly and accurately set the

AVR 520’s output levels without the use of a

sound pressure meter, although manual adjust-

ment is also available. However, for the easiest

set-up, follow these steps while seated in the

listening position that will be used most often:

If the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the

CENTERDELAYline is where the first

adjustment is made. In that case, press the

Buttons o37 until the number calculated

using the formula shown above appears in the

display. When the CENTERDELAYis

entered, press the Button nonce to

move to the next line.

‹ ›

1. Make certain that all speaker positions

have been properly configured for their

“large” or “small” settings (as outlined

above) and turn off the OSD system if it is

in use.

nopand that any connections

made to rear surround speakers powered

by optional amplifiers through the

When the CENTERDELAYis set, or if

the Dolby Pro Logic II mode is selected, the

Preamp Outputs

are correct.

›

• As the individual channels are set, the

channel name and the adjustment offset

will appear in the on-screen display (if

connected) and the Main Information

Display Y. While the level is changing,

the Program/SPL Indicator cwill

change colors to reflect the output level

in relation to the reference. A red indica-

tion shows that the level is too high,

while an amber indication shows that the

level is too low. When the indicator is

green, the level is correct, and the test

noise will move to the next channel.

cursor will be at the SURRDELAYline so

that the delay for the surround speakers may

‹ ›

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15, as

shown in the on-screen display or Main

Information Display Y.

be set. Press the

Buttons o37 until

the number calculated using the formula

shown above appears in the display. When the

3. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s

length, being sure not to cover the EzSet

delay settings are complete, press the

Sensor Microphone

at the top of

Button nonce so that the cursor is next to

the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and

press the Set Button pto return to the

MASTER menu.

the remote.

4. Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select

Button for three seconds. Release it

when the Program/SPL Indicator c

stops flashing and and remains lit. Within

five seconds, press the 5 Button ron

the remote if your system is configured for

5.1 operation with standard speakers or

the 7 Button ron the remote if your

system is configured for 6.1/7.1 operation

with a full speaker complement including

rear surround speakers. Once the correct

channel configuration button has been

pressed the test noise will be heard from

the front left speaker.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the

configuration of any surround-sound product. It

is particularly important for a digital receiver

such as the AVR 520, as correct outputs ensure

that you hear sound tracks with the proper

directionality and intensity.

• While adjustments are being made, the

red LED under the AVR Selector f

will flash. This is normal, and indicates

that EzSet is operating.

7. After the test noise has circulated once

through each channel, it will send the tone

to each channel once again, to verify the

settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often con-

fused about the operation of the surround

channels. While some assume that sound

should always be coming from each speaker,

most of the time there will be little or no

sound in the surround channels. This is

because they are only used when a movie

director or sound mixer specifically places

sound there to create ambience, a special

effect or to continue action from the front of

the room to the rear. When the output levels

are properly set, it is normal for surround

speakers to operate only occasionally.

8. After two complete circulations of the

tone, the levels are set. The Program/SPL

Indicator cwill remain green at each

channel. Upon completion of the second

circulation, the Program/SPL Indicator

cwill flash green twice and then go

out. The tone will stop and the AVR 520

will return to normal operation.

5. At this point, EzSet will take over, adjusting

the output level of each channel so that

when the process is complete all levels will

be equal and at the set reference point.

This process may take a few minutes,

depending on the extent of adjustment

required.

If you find that the output levels chosen by

EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you

may repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2 and

adjust the master volume either slightly higher

or lower to accommodate your particular room

layout and your tastes. You may repeat this pro-

6. During the adjustment, you will see the

location of the channel position being

adjusted appear in the on-screen

display (if connected) in the Main

Information Display Y, alternating

with a readout of the output setting, rela-

Artificially increasing the volume to the rear

speakers may destroy the illusion of an

enveloping sound field that duplicates the way

you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

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cedure as many times as necessary to achieve a

desired result. In order to prevent possible

damage to your hearing or your equipment, we

emphasize that you should avoid setting the

master volume above 0dB.

After checking for speaker placement, let the

test noise circulate again, and listen to see

which channels sound louder than the others.

Using the front left speaker as a reference,

‹›

heard will be shown in the lower third of the

video screen and in the Main Information

Display Y. While the test noise is circulating,

the proper channel position will also be

indicated in the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators Qby a blinking letter within the

correct channel.

press the

Buttons o

on the

remote to bring all speakers to the same vol-

‹›

Manual Output Level Adjustment

ume level. When one of the

buttons is

Output levels may also be adjusted manually,

either to set them to a specific level with an

SPL meter, or to make fine tuning adjustments

to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote.

pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on

the channel being adjusted to give you time to

make the adjustment. When you release the

button, the circulation will resume after five

seconds.

‹›

To adjust the output level, press the

Buttons o

until the desired level is

shown in the display or on screen. Once the

buttons are released, the test noise will begin

to circulate again in five seconds.

CHANNEL

ADJUST

Continue to adjust the individual channels until

the volume level sounds the same from each

speaker. Note that adjustments should be made

‹›

FRONT

LEFT

0dB

RIGHT

When all channels have the same output level,

press the Test Tone Selector ibutton

again to complete the process.

CENTER

FRONT

RIGHT

SURR

RIGHT

LEFT

with the

Buttons o

on the remote

SURR

CHANNEL

RESET:OFF

:OFF

only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are

using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for

precise level adjustment, set the volume so that

the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

TEST

BACK

TIME

MASTER

NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available

for the VMAx or Surround Off mode.

Figure 7

Additional Input Adjustments

You may also adjust the output levels manually

while using the level indication feature of the

EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indica-

After one input has been adjusted for Surround

mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and

output levels, go back to the IN/OUT

Manual output level adjustment is most easily

done through the CHANNELADJUST

menu (Figure 7). If you are already at the main

tor, simply press and release the Program/SPL SETUPline on the MASTERMENUand

menu, press the Button nuntil the on-

Indicator Button con the remote while

the test tone is circulating. The Program/SPL

Indicator cwill change color to indicate

‹›

enter the settings for each input that you will

use. In most cases, only the digital input and

surround mode will be different from one input

to the next, while the speaker type, crossover

frequency, Night mode and output level set-

tings will usually be the same and may be

quickly entered by entering the same data used

for the original input.

›

screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL

ADJUSTline. If you are not at the main

menu, press the OSD Button vto bring up

the MASTERMENU(Figure 1), and then

press the Button nfour times so that the

on-screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL

ADJUSTline. Press the Set Button pto

bring the CHANNELADJUSTmenu

(Figure 7) to the screen.

the level. Adjust the level using the

Buttons o

until the LED lights green

for all channels. When it is red, the level is too

high; when it is amber, the level is too low.

Press the SPL Indicator Select cbutton

when you are finished to turn the sensor and

Indicator off.

›

Once the settings outlined on the previous

pages have been made, the AVR 520 is ready

for operation. While there are some additional

settings to be made, these are best done after

you have had an opportunity to listen to a vari-

ety of sources and different kinds of program

material. These advanced settings are described

on pages 34 to 35 of this manual. In addition,

any of the settings made in the initial configu-

ration of the unit may be changed at any time.

As you add new or different sources or speak-

ers, or if you wish to change a setting to better

reflect your listening taste, simply follow the

instructions for changing the settings for that

parameter as shown in this section.

As soon as the new menu appears, you will

hear a test noise circulate from speaker to

speaker in a clockwise direction around the

room. The test noise will play for two seconds

in each speaker before circulating, and a blink-

ing on-screen cursor will appear next to the

name of each speaker location when the sound

is at that speaker.

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not

adjustable using the test tone. To change the

subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output

Level Trim Adjustment on page 32.

When all channels have an equal volume level,

the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu,

⁄ ¤

press the

Buttons nuntil the on-

›

screen cursor is next to the BACKTO

MASTER MENUline, and then press the

Set Button pto return to the MASTER

menu.

NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers

have been properly connected. As the test noise

circulates, listen to make certain that the sound

comes from the speaker position shown in the

Main Information Display Y. If the sound

from a speaker location does NOT match the

position indicated in the display, turn the

AVR 520 off using the Main Power Switch

1and check the speaker wiring or connec-

tions to external power amplifiers to make cer-

tain that each speaker is connected to the cor-

rect output terminal.

The output levels may also be adjusted at any

time using the remote control and semi-OSD

system. To adjust the output levels in this fash-

ion, press the Test Button i. As soon as

the button is pressed, the test tone will begin

to circulate as indicated earlier. The correct

channel from which the test noise should be

Having completed the setup and configuration

process for your AVR 520, you are about

to experience the finest in music and home-

theater listening. Enjoy!

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

DOLBY DIGITAL

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five

separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.

Center: 0 ms – 5 ms

Surround: 0 ms –15 ms

DTS 5.1

When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is

available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played.

DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated

low-frequency channel.

Delay time not adjustable

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix

When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program Delay time not adjustable

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with

special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels

plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix

mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology

15 ms – 30 ms

MOVIE

MUSIC

EMULATION

that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels

from either matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when

an analog input is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks,

while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II

Emulation mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings.

Logic 7 Cinema

Logic 7 Music

Logic 7 Enhance

Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the

maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo

material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND

SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,

while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround

speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used

with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers

increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans

that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or

Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening

experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes

also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver

maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is

primarily used with musical programs. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates

low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less

localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source

of bass energy.

Delay time not adjustable

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo:6 Music

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel

surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select

the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding

is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,

two-channel stereo program is being played.

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY 3 STEREO

THEATER

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to

create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the

rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right

channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker

but no surround speakers.

No surround channels

The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a

standard live performance theater.

Delay time not adjustable

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MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

HALL 1

HALL 2

The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or

medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall.

Delay time not adjustable

VMAx Near

VMAx Far

When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode

delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the

center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when

your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode

should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers.

The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones

are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears,

reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

No surround channels

5-Channel Stereo

7-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in

situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode at the front-left and surround-left,

and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the

in-phase material of the left and right channels.

No delay available in

these modes

SURROUND

OFF (STEREO)

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-

channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.

No surround channels

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Basic Operation

Volume Control

programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,

press and hold the Sleep Buttonjuntil

the information display returns to normal

brightness, the Sleep indicator numbers

disappear and the words SLEEPOFF

appear in the Main Information Display Y

Once you have completed the initial setup and

configuration of the AVR 520, it is simple to

operate and enjoy. The following instructions will

help you maximize the enjoyment of your new

receiver:

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front panel Volume Control ıor

remote Volume Up/Down 40

buttons.

• When listening in the Stereo mode, with the

surround circuits off, the Balance Control Ò

may be used to adjust the relative sound output

between the left front and right front speakers.

Turning the AVR 520 On or Off

• When using the AVR 520 for the first time, you

must press the Main Power Switch

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good

idea to completely turn the unit off with the

on the

front panel to turn the unit on. This places the

unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the

front panel Main Power Switch

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs,

press the Mute Button 43 K. This will

interrupt the output to all speakers and the

headphone jack, but it will not affect any

recording or dubbing that may be in progress.

When the system is muted, the MUTE

Indicator Z will light in the Main

amber color of the Power Indicator . Once

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is

left turned off by using the Main Power

the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening

session by pressing the System Power Control

Switch

for more than two weeks.

on the front panel or the AVR Selector f.

Note that the Power Indicator

will turn

Source Selection

green. This will turn the unit on and return it to

the input source that was last used. The unit may

also be turned on from Standby by pressing any

of the Input Selector buttons on the remote

efg∫ç∂or the Source button

• To select a source, press any of the Source

Selector Buttons on the remote eg

Information Display ˜. Press the Mute

Buttons

K again to return to normal

ç∂

operation.

• The input source may also be changed by

pressing the front-panel Input Source

Selector Button %. Each press of the button

will move the input selection through the list of

available inputs.

• During a listening session, you may wish to

adjust the Bass Control and Treble

Control Úto suit your listening tastes or

room acoustics.

on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

Buttons egto turn the unit on, press the

AVR Selector fto set the remote control to

the AVR 520 functions.

• To set the output of the AVR 520 so that

the output is “flat,” with the tone controls de-

activated, press the Tone Mode Button 8

once or twice so that the words ToneOut

appear momentarily in the Main Information

Display Y. To return the tone controls to an

active condition, press the Tone Mode 8but-

ton once or twice so that the words Tone

Inmomentarily appear in the Main

• As the input is changed, the AVR 520 will

automatically switch to the digital input (if

selected), surround mode, speaker configura-

tion, output levels, crossover frequency and

night mode status that were entered during the

configuration process for that source.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session, simply press the System Power

Control 2on the front panel or the Power

Off Button a

on the remote. Power will

be shut off to any equipment plugged into the

rear panel Switched AC Outlet ‡ and the

Power Indicator 3will turn amber.

• The front panel Video 4 Inputs

may be

used to connect a device such as a video game

or camcorder to your home entertainment

system on a temporary basis.

Information Display Y.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off”

it is actually placing the system in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator 3.

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will appear momentarily as an on-screen

display in the lower third of the video display.

The input name will also appear in the Main

Information Display Yand a green LED will

light next to the selected input’s name in the

front-panel Input Indicators ˆ.

into the front panel Headphone Jack

Note that when the headphone’s plug is con-

nected, the word HEADPHONEwill scroll

once across the Main Information Display

Yand all speakers will be silenced. When the

headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to

the speakers will be restored.

• To program the AVR 520 for automatic turn-

off, press the Sleep Button jon the remote.

Each press of the button will decrease the time

before shut-down in the following sequence:

min

• When an audio source is selected, the last

video input used remains routed to the Video

Outputs gi and Video Monitor Output

¤. This permits simultaneous viewing and lis-

tening to different sources.

Surround Mode Selection

OFF

One of the most important features of the AVR

520 is its ability to reproduce a full multichan-

nel surround-sound field from digital sources,

analog matrix surround-encoded programs and

standard stereo programs.

min

The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset

Number/Sleep Timer Indicator Rand it

will count down until the time has elapsed.

• When a Video source is selected, the video sig-

nal for that input will be routed to the Video

Monitor Output Jack ¤ and will be viewable

on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 520.

Selection of a surround mode is based on per-

sonal taste, as well as the type of program

source material being used. For example, motion

pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one

of the major surround-encoding processes, such

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off. Note that

the front panel display will dim to one half

brightness when the Sleep function is

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⁄ ¤

as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo®

may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby

Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or

Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on

the source material.

DTS

press the

Buttons nto scroll through

DTS is another digital audio system that is

capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or

matrix soundfield reproduction. Although both

DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-

ferent methods of encoding the signals, and

thus they require different decoding circuits to

convert the digital signals back to analog.

the list of available modes.

An individual mode indicator will also light up

DEGIJKLMN. As the surround

modes change, a green LED will light next to

the current mode in the Surround Mode

Indicators ˘list on the front panel.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the sur-

round information as long as the program is

broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround

sound may be decoded via any of the analog

surround modes such as Pro Logic II Cinema,

Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when

they are broadcast via conventional TV stations,

cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addi-

tion, a growing number of made-for-television

programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and

music CDs are also recorded in surround sound.

You may view a list of these programs at the

Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolb y .com.

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on

select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special

audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or

CD player equipped with a digital output to

play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 520. All

that is required is to connect the player’s out-

put to either the Optical or Coaxial Input on

Note that the Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, DTS-

ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only

be selected when a digital input is in use. In

addition, when a digital source is present, the

AVR 520 will automatically select and switch to

the correct mode, regardless of the mode that

has been previously selected. For more informa-

tion on selecting digital sources, see the follow-

ing section of this manual.

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the rear panel

or front panel *Ó.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS

sound tracks, the DVD player must be compati-

ble with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS

logo on the player’s front panel. Note that early

DVD players may not be able to play DTS-

encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a prob-

lem with the AVR 520, as some players cannot

pass the DTS signal through to the digital out-

puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of

your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult

the player’s owner’s manual.

To listen to a program in traditional two-chan-

nel stereo, using the front left and front right

speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed

and configured), press the Stereo Button

until SURROFFappears in the Main

Information Display Y.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying

intentional surround information, you may find

that the Pro Logic II, Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS

Neo:6, VMAx and the Hall or Theater modes

often deliver enveloping surround presentations

through the use of the natural information pres-

ent in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo,

but not surround programs, we suggest that you

experiment with the other modes.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over older

analog surround processing systems such as

Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five discrete channels:

left front, center, right front, left surround and

right surround. Each channel reproduces full fre-

quency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dra-

matically improved dynamic range and significant

improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addi-

tion, digital systems have the capability to deliver

an additional channel that is specifically devoted

to low-frequency information. This is the “.1”

channel referred to when you see these systems

described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”. The bass

channel is separate from the other channels, but

since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound

designers have given it that unique designation.

Selecting a Digital Source

Surround modes are selected using either the

front panel controls or the remote. To select a

surround mode from the front panel, press the

Surround Mode Selector 9to scroll up or

down through the list of available modes. To

select a surround mode using the remote, first

determine which of the surround mode cate-

gories you wish to choose from and press the

button corresponding to that category: Dolby

Modes w, DTS Surround xfrom digital

To utilize either digital mode, you must have

properly connected a digital source to the

AVR 520. Connect the digital outputs from

DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems

or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial

Inputs

*Ó. In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo

recording, the analog outputs provided on digi-

tal source equipment should also be connected

to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 520 rear

panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio

output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs

§ on the rear panel when you connect the

source’s digital outputs).

sources, DTS Neo:6

from analog sources,

Logic 7 y, DSP kmodes or Stereo

As you press any of the Mode Select Buttons

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Dolby Digital

wxy

(except the Surround

Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is

available on specially encoded LD discs and satel-

lite broadcasts and it is a part of the new high-

definition television (HDTV) system.

Mode Selector kas noted below) the sur-

round mode name will scroll across the Main

Information Display Y. Let the mode scroll

so that you read the mode’s name, but if you

wish to select another mode in that category,

press the button again before the mode name

scrolls off to the left of the Main Information

Display Yor on-screen display.

If you have not already configured an input for

a digital source using the on-screen menus as

shown on page 21, first select the input using

the remote or front panel controls as outlined

in this manual. Next, select the digital source

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator

is required to use the AVR 520 to listen to the

Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser

discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player

to the demodulator and then connect the digi-

tal output of the demodulator to the Optical

31 32

by pressing the Digital Select Button

qÛand then using the

⁄ ¤

Buttons

non the remote or the Selector Buttons

7$on the front panel to choose any of the

OPTICALor COAXIALinputs, as they

appear in the Main Information Display Y

display indicator BFor on-screen display.

When the digital source is playing, the

To select from the DSP modes (Hall 1, Hall 2,

Theater, VMAx Near or VMAx Far), first press

the Surround Mode Selector k. Next,

or Coaxial Inputs

*Óof the AVR

520. No demodulator is required for use with

DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

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AVR 520 will automatically detect whether it is

a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS source, MP3

or a conventional PCM signal, which is the

standard output from CD players. A Bitstream

Indicator Awill light in the Main

discs use 20-bit encoding and other proprietary

processing to provide the ultimate in CD listen-

ing. Note that HDCD processing is only avail-

able in the Stereo (Surround Off) mode.

listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket.

When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack

choices, you may have to make some adjust-

ments to your DVD player (usually with the

“Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on

the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR

520. It is also possible for the type of signal

feed to change during the course of a DVD

playback. In some cases, the previews of special

material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio,

while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio.

The AVR 520 will automatically sense changes

to the bitstream and channel count and reflect

them in these indicators.

Information Display Ûto confirm that the

digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM.

MP3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a com-

patible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is being

received. This is the popular audio format used

by many computer programs for recording com-

pressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is

present, the sound will automatically be played

in the Stereo (Surround Off) mode. The sur-

round modes are not available during MP3

playback.

Digital Status Indicators

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 520

senses the type of bitstream data that is pres-

ent. Using this information, the correct sur-

round mode will automatically be selected. For

example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to

switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bit-

streams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.

When the unit senses PCM data from CDs and

LDs, it will allow the appropriate surround

sources to be selected manually. Since the

range of available surround modes is depend-

ent on the type of digital data that is present,

the AVR 520 uses a variety of indicators to let

you know what type of signal is present. This

will help you to understand the choice of

modes.

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the

AVR 520 features a set of unique channel-input

indicators that tell you how many channels of

digital information are being received and/or

whether the digital signal is interrupted. (See

Figure 8.)

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators Qalso flash to indicate

when a bitstream has been interrupted. This

will happen when a digital input source is

selected before the playback starts, or when a

digital source such as a DVD is paused. The

flashing indicators remind you that the play-

back has stopped due to the absence of a digi-

tal signal and not through any fault of the

AVR 520. This is normal, and the digital play-

back will resume once the playback is started

again.

When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream

Indicator Awill light to show which type of

signal is playing:

Figure 8

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables specially encoded Dolby

Digital input sources to be played back with full

digital intelligibility while reducing the mini-

mum peak level by /4 to /3. This prevents

abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,

without reducing the impact of the digital

source. The Night mode is available only when

Dolby Digital signals with special data are

being played.

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/

SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of

the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q

in the front panel Main Information Display

˜. When a standard analog signal is in use,

only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as

analog signals have only left and right channels.

DOLBYD: When the DOLBY D indicator

lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being

received. Depending on the settings on the

source player and specific surround information

and number of channels on the disc, a number

of surround modes are possible. For discs with

full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx

modes are available.

Digital signals, however, may have two, five, six

or seven separate channels, depending on the

program material, the method of transmission

and the way in which it was encoded. When a

digital signal is playing, the letters in these indi-

cators will light in response to the specific sig-

nal being received. It is important to note that

although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred

to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital

DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it

is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby

Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and

“R” indicators.

DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS bit-

stream is being received. When the unit senses

this type of data, only the applicable DTS mode

may be used.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night

Mode Button lon the remote. Next, press

⁄ ¤

the

Buttons nto select either the

PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a stan-

dard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is

being received. This is the type of digital audio

used by conventional compact disc and laser

disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is pres-

ent, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are

available.

middle range or full compression versions of

the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off,

⁄ ¤

press the

Buttons nuntil the mes-

sage in the lower third of the video display and

the Main Information Display Yreads

D-RangeOff.

The Night mode may also be selected to always

be on at either level of compression using the

options in the SurroundSelect

menu. See page 22 for information on using

the menus to set this option.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both

“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-

track. When playing a DVD, always be certain

to check the type of material on the disc. Most

discs show this information in the form of a

^®: When this indicator lights in con-

junction with the PCM indicator, the CD that is

playing is encoded through the special High

Definition Compatible Digital^®process. HDCD

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IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL

PLAYBACK:

When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indi-

cator Awill light. During PCM playback, you

may select any Surround mode except Dolby

Digital or DTS. When an HDCD-encoded disc is

being played and the DVD or CD player is con-

nected to the AVR 520 via a digital connection,

select Surround Off as the Surround mode to

enjoy the benefits of the HDCD process.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 520’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,

FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations

may be tuned manually, or they may be stored

as favorite station presets and recalled from a

30-position memory.

• When the digital playback source is stopped,

or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search

mode, the digital audio data will momentarily

stop, and the channel position letters inside the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Qwill

flash. This is normal and does not indicate a

problem with either the AVR 520 or the source

machine. The AVR 520 will return to digital

playback as soon as the data is available and

when the machine is in a standard play mode.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button

MP3 Audio Playback

gç

on the remote to select the tuner as

The AVR 520 is one of the first A/V receivers to

provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio

format used by computers and portable audio

devices. Also, some new CD players are capable

of playing back optical discs that are recorded

with MP3, rather than standard CD audio infor-

mation. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR

520 is able to deliver precise conversion of the

digital signals to an analog output, along with

the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio

through the AVR 520’s high-current amplifier

and the speakers from your surround system,

rather than the smaller speakers and low-pow-

ered amplifiers typically used with computers.

an input. The tuner may be selected from the

front panel by either pressing the Input

Source Selector %until the tuner is active

or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector !

at any time.

• Although the AVR 520 will decode virtually all

DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possi-

ble that some future digital sources may not be

compatible with the AVR 520.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button

gçor Tuner Band Selector !again

• Note that not all digitally encoded programs

contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the pro-

gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser

disc to determine which type of audio has been

recorded on the disc. The AVR 520 will auto-

matically sense the type of digital surround

encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

to switch between AM and FM so that the

desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the FM Mode

sto select manual or automatic tuning.

or Tun-M Button

When the AUTO Indicator Xis illuminated in

the Main Information Display Ythe tuner

will only stop at those stations that have a

strong enough signal to be received with

acceptable quality.

To take advantage of the AVR 520’s MP3 capa-

bilities, simply connect the PCM output of a

computer’s sound card or the PCM output of a

• When a digital source is playing, you may not

be able to select some of the analog surround

modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3,

Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

portable digital audio device to either the rear

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panel Digital Inputs

or the front

panel Digital Inputs *Ó. When the digital

signal is available, the MP3 Bitstream

Indicator Awill light, and the audio will

begin playing.

When the AUTO Indicator Xis not illumin-

ated, the tuner is in a manual mode and will

stop at each frequency increment in the select-

ed band.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-

ing, it is not possible to make an analog

recording using the Tape ™ and Video 1 or

Video 2 Record Outputs ∞gi

However, the digital signals will be passed

NOTES:

4. To select stations, press the Tuning

through to the Digital Audio Outputs

• The AVR 520 is only capable of playing sig-

nals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is

not compatible with other computer audio

codecs.

)

Selector Button u

é. When the

AUTO Indicator Xis illuminated, press the

button for two seconds and then release to

cause the tuner to search for the next highest

or lowest frequency station that has an accept-

able signal. When tuning FM stations in the

Auto mode, the tuner will only select stereo

stations. To tune to the next station, press the

button again. If the STEREOIndicator V

is not illuminated, tap the Tuning Selector

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-com-

pressed digital audio system used for compact

discs and laser discs. The digital circuits in the

AVR 520 are capable of high-quality digital-to-

analog decoding, and they may be connected

directly to the digital audio output of your CD

or LD player.

• The digital audio input signal may be either

optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the

PCM format. Direct connection of USB or serial

data outputs is not possible, even though the

signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any

questions about the data output format from

your computer or a sound card, check with the

device’s owner’s manual or contact the manu-

facturer’s technical support area.

)

Button u

to advance one frequency

Connections may be made to either the rear

33 34

increment at a time, or press and hold it to

locate a specific station. When the TUNED

Indicator Wlights, the station is properly

tuned and should be heard with clarity.

panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs

the front panel Digital Inputs #%.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next

press the Digital Select Button Úqand

• If your computer or sound card’s digital out-

put is not capable of direct connection to the

AVR, you may use an optional, external

transcoder, such as those available from

Harman Kardon to convert the USB output of a

computer to a format compatible with the AVR.

Contact your Harman Kardon dealer for addi-

tional details.

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the Direct Button t, and then pressing

⁄ ¤

then use the

Buttons non the

the Numeric Keys

that correspond to the

remote, or the Selector Buttons 5on the

front panel, until the desired choice appears in

the Main Information Display Y.

station’s frequency. The desired station will

automatically be tuned. If you press an incor-

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rect button while entering a direct frequency,

press the Clear Button 34 to start over.

• Please make certain that you are aware of

any copyright restrictions on any material you

copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted

materials is prohibited by federal law.

Front Panel Connections

In addition to the rear panel digital outputs, the

AVR 520 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive con-

figurable front panel output jack feature. For

easy connection of portable devices, you may

switch the front panel Digital Coax Jack Ó

or the Video 4 Jacks Ôfrom an input to an

output by following these steps:

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is

weak, audio quality will be increased by switch-

ing to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Button

until the STEREOindicator

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR

520 is established using the test tone, as out-

lined on pages 23 and 24. In some cases, how-

ever, it may be desirable to adjust the output

levels using program material such as a test

disc, or a selection you are familiar with.

Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer

can only be adjusted using this procedure.

Vgoes out.

Preset Tuning

1.Press the OSD Button vto view the

MASTERMENU(Figure 1).

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be

stored in the AVR 520’s memory for easy recall

using the front panel controls or the remote.

2.Press the Set Button pto enter the

IN/OUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2).

To enter a station into the memory, first tune

the station using the steps outlined above.

Then:

To adjust the output levels using program

material, first set the reference volume for the

front left and front right channels using the

3.Press the Button nso that the on-

›

screen cursor is next to VIDEO4or

COAXIAL3depending on which input

you wish to change to an output. Either

input, or both may be changed at any time.

1. Press the Memory Button

on the

Volume Control ı 40

î.

remote. Note that the MEMORYIndicator

Uwill be illuminated and flash in the Main

Information Display ˜.

If you are using a disc with test signals or an

external signal generator as the source from

which to trim the output levels, you may use

the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to

the correct SPL level. To use the remote for this

purpose, press and quickly release the SPL

4.Press the Set Button pand then press

‹ ›

either of the

Buttons o/ 37 so that

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys rcorresponding to the location where

you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once

entered, the preset number will appear in the

Preset Number/Sleep Timer display R.

the word INis highlighted.

5.Press the Set Button pto enter the

change.

Indicator Select

to activate the sensor.

While the test tone is circulating, the

Program/SPL Indicator cwill change color

to indicate the level. Adjust the level as shown

above until the LED lights green for all chan-

nels. When it is red the level is too high; when

it is amber the level is too low. Press the SPL

6.Press the OSD Button vto exit the

menus and return to normal operation.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any addition-

al stations to be preset.

Note that once the setting is made, the appro-

priate Input/Output Status Indicator (

will turn red, indicating that the selected ana-

log or digital jacks are now an output, instead

of in the default setting as an input. Once

changed to an output, the setting will remain

as long as the AVR 520 is turned on, unless the

setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as

described above. Note, however, that once the

AVR 520 is turned off, the setting is cancelled.

When the unit is turned on again, the front

panel jacks will return to their normal default

setting as an input. If you wish to use their

jacks as an output at a future time, the setting

must be changed again using the OSD menu

system, as described above.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously

entered in the preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys rthat correspond to the

desired station’s memory location.

Indicator Select

to turn the sensor and

indicator off.

Once the reference level has been set, press

the Channel Select button

Ùand note

• To manually tune through the list of stored

preset stations one by one, press the Preset

that FRONTLLEVwill appear in the

Main Information Display Y. To change

the level, first press the Set Button p@,

and then use the Selector Buttons 7$or

Stations Selector Buttons #

the front panel or remote.

⁄

the

Buttons

to raise or lower the

Tape Recording

level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this

will alter the reference setting.

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 520 is

sent to the record outputs. This means that any

program you are watching or listening to may

be recorded simply by placing machines con-

nected to the outputs for Tape Outputs ¢ or

Once the change has been made, press the Set

Button p@and then press the Selector

⁄

Buttons 7$or the

buttons

NOTES:

select the next output channel location that you

wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level,

press the Selector Buttons 7$or the

• The digital outputs are active only when a

digital signal is present, and they do not con-

vert an analog input to a digital signal, or

change the format of the digital signal. In

addition, the digital recorder must be com-

patible with the output signal. For example,

the PCM digital input from a CD player may

be recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby

Digital or DTS signals may not.

Video 1 or 2 Outputs gi

37 in the

record mode.

⁄

Buttons

until WOOFER LEV

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

the Digital Audio Outputs , you are able

appears in the Main Information Display Y

or on-screen display.

to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

Press the Set Button p@when the name

of the desired channel appears in the Main

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to reset the levels to the desired settings. When

Memory Backup

Information Display Y and on-screen dis-

play, and follow the instructions shown earlier

to adjust the level.

⁄ ¤

all adjustments are done, press the

This product is equipped with a memory back-

up system that preserves the system configura-

tion information and tuner presets if the unit is

accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power

outage. This memory will last for approximately

two weeks, after which time all information

must be reentered.

›

Buttons nto move the on-screen cursor

so that it is next to RETURNTOMAS-

TERMENUand then press the Set Button

pif you wish to go back to the main menu

to make other adjustments. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button vto exit the menu system.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-

nels requiring adjustment have been set. When

all adjustments have been made and no further

adjustments are made for five seconds, the

AVR 520 will return to normal operation.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately

trimmed for each digital and analog surround

mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for

a specific mode, select that mode and then follow

the instructions in the steps shown earlier.

The channel output for any input may also be

adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu

system. First, set the volume to a comfortable

listening level using the Volume Control

î. Then, press the OSD Button v

to bring up the MASTERMENU(Figure 1).

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Press the Button nfour times until the

›

The AVR 520 is equipped for future expansion

through the use of optional, external adapters

for formats that the AVR 520 may not be capa-

ble of processing or to allow connection to the

output of high-resolution optical audio playback

systems such as DVD-Audio or SACD. When a

device with six-channel outputs (5.1 audio) is

used, connect the source device to the 6-

Channel Direct Inputs ª. When a device

with eight-channel outputs (7.1) audio is used,

connect the additional Surround Back Left (SBL)

and Surround Back Right (SBR) outputs to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs ‚ on the AVR. To

select these inputs, press the 6-Channel/8-

Channel Direct Button hon the remote

until the desired input configuration appears in

the Main Information Display Y.

on-screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL

ADJUSTline. Press the Set Button pto

activate the CHANNELADJUSTmenu.

Once the menu appears on your video screen,

first use the

⁄

Buttons nto move the

›

on-screen cursor so that it is next to the

TEST TONE line. Press the ‹/› Buttons

so that OFF is highlighted. This will

turn off the test tone and allow you to use your

external test disc or other source material as

the reference. Then, use the

nto select the channels to be adjusted. At

each channel position use the ^‹/› Buttons

⁄

Buttons

to change the output level.

Remember, the goal is to have the output level

at each channel be equal when heard at the

listening position.

Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel

Direct Input is in use, you may not select a sur-

round mode, as the external decoder deter-

mines the processing in use. In addition, there

is no signal at the record outputs or bass man-

agement when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel

Direct Input is in use.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their origi-

nal factory default of 0dB offset, press the

⁄

Buttons nso that the on-screen cur-

sor is next to the CHANNEL RESET line

and press the ^‹/› Buttons o so that

the word ON is highlighted. After the levels

are reset, resume the procedure outlined above

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Advanced Features

The AVR 520 is equipped with a number of

advanced features that add extra flexibility to

the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary

to use these features to operate the unit, they

provide additional options that you may wish

to use.

desired brightness display level is shown. At

that point, press the Set Button Ôagain to

enter the setting.

Display Y. (A typical volume level will appear

as a negative number such as –25dB.) When

‹›

making the adjustment, use the

Buttons

o33 to enter this setting.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it

will remain in effect until it is changed again or

until the unit is turned off.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this

menu, the turn-on volume default will remain

in effect until it is changed or turned off in this

menu, even when the unit is turned off.

Display Brightness

The AVR 520’s Main Information Display

˜is set at a default brightness level that is

sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room.

However, in some home-theater installations,

you may wish to occasionally lower the bright-

ness of the display, or turn it off completely.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

›

⁄ ¤

the

Buttons nuntil the on-screen

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

RETURNTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set Button p. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button vto exit the menu system.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

›

⁄ ¤

the

Buttons nuntil the on-screen

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

RETURNTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set Button p. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button vto exit the menu system.

To change the display brightness setting for a

specific listening session, you will need to make

an adjustment in the ADVANCEDmenu. To

start the adjustment, press the OSD Button

vto bring the MASTERMENUto the

Turn-On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers,

when the AVR 520 is turned on, it will always

return to the volume setting in effect when the

unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to

always have the AVR 520 turn on at a specific

setting, regardless of what was last in use

when the unit was turned off. To change the

default condition so that the same volume level

is always used at turn-on, you will need to

make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD

Button vto bring the MASTER MENU

Semi-OSD Settings

The semi-OSD system places one-line messages

at the lower third of the video display screen

whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround

mode or tuner frequency of any of the configu-

ration settings are changed. The semi-OSD sys-

tem is helpful in that it enables you to have

feedback on any control changes or remote

commands using the video display when it is

difficult to view the front panel displays.

However, you may occasionally prefer to turn

these displays off for a particular listening ses-

sion. You may also want to adjust the length of

time the displays remain on the screen. Both of

those options are possible with the AVR 520.

screen. Press the Button nsix times, until

›

the on-screen cursor is next to the

ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button p

to enter the ADVANCEDmenu (Figure 9).

ADVANCED

VFD

:FULL

HALF

OFF

SET:: 25dB

VOLUME

DEFAULT:OFF

VOL

:OFF

TIME

TO MASTER

DEFAULT

SEMI

FULL

OSD

OUT:

(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the Button

OUT:205

RETURN

›

nsix times, until the on-screen cursor is

next to the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set

Button pto enter the ADVANCEDmenu

(Figure 9).

Figure 9

To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

menu (Figure 9). To start the adjustment, press

the OSD Button vto bring the MASTER

At the ADVANCEDmenu make certain that

To change the brightness setting, at the

ADVANCEDmenu, make certain that the

›

the on-screen cursor is next to the

VOLUMEDEFAULTline by pressing the

›

on-screen cursor is next to the VFDline,

⁄ ¤

Buttons nas needed. Next, press the

MENUto the screen. Press the

nsix times, until the on-screen

Button

cursor is

›

and press the Button

until the desired

›

Button

so that the word ONis high-

brightness level is highlighted in the video dis-

play. When FULLis highlighted, the display is

at its normal brightness. When HALFis high-

lighted, the display is at half the normal bright-

ness level. When OFFis highlighted, all of the

indicators in the Main Information Display

˜will go dark. Note, however, that the green

LEDs for the Input Indicators ˆand the

Surround Mode Indicators ˘, as well as

for the Power Indicator 3, will always

remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned

on.

lighted in the video display. Next, press the

next to the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set

Button pto enter the ADVANCED

menu.

›

Button nonce so that the on-screen cur-

sor is next to the DEFAULTVOLSET

line. To set the desired turn-on volume, press

‹ ›

the

Buttons o37 until the desired

At the ADVANCEDmenu, make certain that

the on-screen ^›cursor is next to the SEMI

⁄ ¤

volume level is shown on the DEFAULT

VOLSETline. Note that this setting may

NOT be made with the regular volume controls.

OSDDEFAULTline by pressing the

Buttons nas needed. Next, press the ›

Button

so that the word OFFis high-

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume

cannot be heard while the setting is being

made, you may wish to determine the setting

before making the adjustment. To do this, listen

to any source and adjust the volume to the

desired level using the regular volume controls

lighted in the video display.

Note that this setting is temporary and will

remain active only until it is changed or until

the AVR 520 is turned off. Once the unit is

turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain

activated, even if they were switched off for the

previous listening session.

The display brightness may also be changed by

pressing and holding the Set Button @on

the front for three seconds until the message in

the Main Information Display Yreads

VFDFULL. Within five seconds, press the

front panel Selector Buttons 5until the

î. When the desired volume level to

be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of

the setting as it appears in the lower third of

the video screen or in the Main Information

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To change the length of time that the semi-OSD

displays remain on the screen, go to the

ADVANCEDmenu as outlined earlier, and

⁄ ¤

To change the Full-OSD Time-Out, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

menu (Figure 9). To start the adjustment, press

the OSD Button vto bring the MASTER

press the

Buttons nas needed, until

›

the on-screen cursor is next to the SEMI

menu to the screen. Press the

six times, until the on-screen

Button n

‹ ›

OSDTIMEOUTline. Next, press the

cursor is next

Buttons o37 until the desired time in sec-

onds is displayed. Note that unlike most of the

other options in this menu, this is a permanent

setting change, and the time-out entry will

remain in effect until it is changed, even when

the unit is turned off.

to the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set

Button pto enter the ADVANCEDmenu

(Figure 9).

At the ADVANCEDmenu (Figure 9) make

certain that the on-screen ^›cursor is next to

the FULLOSDTIMEOUTline by press-

⁄ ¤

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

ing the

Buttons nas needed. Next,

›

‹ ›

⁄ ¤

the

Buttons nuntil the on-screen

press the

Buttons o/ 37 until the

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

RETURNTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set Button p. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button vto exit the menu system.

desired time is displayed in seconds. Note that

unlike most of the other options in this menu,

this is a permanent setting change, and the

Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it is

changed, even if the unit is turned off.

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

›

⁄ ¤

The FULLOSDmenu system is used to sim-

plify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 520,

using a series of on-screen menus. The factory

default setting for these menus leaves them on

the screen for 20 seconds after a period of

inactivity before they disappear from the screen

(Time-Out). Time-Out is a safety measure to

prevent image retention of the menu text in

your monitor or projector, which might happen

if it were left on indefinitely. However, some

viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter

period before the Time Out display.

the

Buttons nuntil the on-screen

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

RETURNTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set Button p. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button vto exit the menu system.

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Multiroom Operation

‹ ›

The AVR 520 is fully equipped to operate

as the control center for a multiroom system

with optional remote external infrared (IR) sen-

sors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although

some multiroom installations will require the

services of a specially trained installer, it is pos-

sible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to

install a simple remote room system.

At the MULTIVOLline, press the

Button

on the remote. Next, press the

Buttons o

until the desired volume

⁄ ¤

Set Button p. Press the

Buttons

level for the multiroom system is entered. DO

NOT use the regular volume control knobs for

this setting. When all settings for the multiroom

⁄ ¤

nto turn the multiroom feed on or off. When

the multiroom system is on, the Multi

Indicator Owill light in the Main

Information Display ˜, and the Main

Information Display Yor OSD will display

MULTION. Press the Set Button pto

enter the setting.

setup have been made, press the

›

Buttons nuntil the on-screen cursor is

next to the RETURNTOMASTER

MENUline. If you have no other adjustments

to make, press the OSD Button vto exit

the menu system.

Installation

The key to remote room operation is to link the

remote room to the AVR 520’s location with

wire for an infrared link and speakers or an

amplifier. For installation instructions for

Multiroom use, see page 16.

When the multiroom system is turned on, the

input selected using the multiroom menu will be

fed to the Multiroom Output Jacks • on

the rear panel. The volume will be as set in the

previous selection, although it may also be

adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the

Zone II remote in the remote location or on the

optional audio power amplifier connected to the

Multiroom Output Jacks •.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the AVR 520 from a remote

room location where an IR sensor link has been

connected to the AVR 520’s rear panel

Multiroom IR Input f, you may use either

the main remote control or the Zone II remote.

To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of the

Input Selector buttons on the Zone II remote

∫ç∂or the main remote efg.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made, the AVR 520 needs to be configured

for multiroom operation using the steps below.

Press the OSD Button vto bring the

MASTERmenu (Figure 1) to the screen.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will

remain on even if the AVR 520 is placed in the

Standby mode in the main room by pressing

Press the AVR Selector f

∫

to turn the

Press the Button nfive times, until the

unit on to the last source, or any of the other

Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source.

›

on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI-

the Power Off Button

åor the System

ROOMline. Press the Set Button pto

enter the MULTI-ROOMmenu (Figure 10).

Power Control 2on the front panel. To turn

off the multiroom system, even when the AVR is

in Standby mode in the main listening room,

press the Multiroom Button 39 and then

⁄ ¤

As long as an IR feed to the AVR 520 has been

established from the remote room, using any of

the buttons on either remote will control the

MULTI-ROOM

MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON

remote location volume

tuner frequency u

preset 33 or mute the output 43

, change the

, change the tuner

the Set Button p. Press the

Buttons

MULTI IN

:FM PRESET 01

MULTI VOL :: 25dB

BACK TO MASTER MENU

n so that the Multi Indicator Oin the

Main Information Display ˜goes out, and

the Main Information Display Yor OSD

will display MULTIOFF. Press the Set

Button pto enter the setting and turn the

unit off.

˚.

If the Remote IR Output Jack d on the

AVR 520 is connected to an IR Input jack on

compatible Harman Kardon audio components

such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the trans-

port functions of those machines may also be

controlled using the Transport Controls

Figure 10

Even when the AVR 520 is turned off in the

main room, the multiroom system may be

turned on at any time by pressing the

When the MULTI-ROOMmenu appears,

the on-screen ^›cursor will be at the

MULTI-ROOMline. Since this line is used

to turn the system on and off, do not make an

adjustment here unless you wish to turn the

system on at this time. To turn the system on,

Éƒ©˙∆on either

remote control.

Multiroom Button

, or any of the

Selector Buttons ∫ç∂in the remote

To turn the system off from the remote room,

room.

press the Power Off Button a

å.

Remember that the AVR 520 may be turned on

or off from the remote room, regardless of the

system’s operation or status in the main room.

press the ^›Button

lighted. If you do not wish to turn the system

on at this time or to proceed to the next step,

so that ONis high-

press the Button nonce so that the ›

on-screen cursor is next to the MULTIIN

line.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source

for the remote zone, any change to the fre-

quency or preset will also change the station

being listened to in the main room, if the tuner

is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main

room changes the station, the change will also

impact the remote room.

‹ ›

At the MULTIINline, press the

Buttons o

until the desired input to the

multiroom system appears in the highlighted

video. When the selection has been made,

press the Button nonce so that the

To activate the feed to the remote room, while

you are in the main listening room where the

AVR 520 is located, press the Multiroom

›

on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI

VOLline.

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Programming the Remote

The AVR 520 is equipped with a powerful

remote control that will control not only the

receiver’s functions, but also most popular

brands of audio and video equipment, includ-

ing CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable

boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-

theater equipment. Once the AVR 520’s remote

is programmed with the codes for the products

you own, it is possible to eliminate most other

remotes and replace them with the convenience

of a single, backlit universal remote control.

Input Selector will flash three times

before going dark to confirm the entry.

also the volume, channel and transport con-

trols, as appropriate. If all functions do not

work properly, you may need to Auto-

Search for a different code, or enter a code

via the Direct Code Entry method.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates

properly. Keep in mind that many manufac-

turers use a number of different combina-

tions of codes, so it is a good idea to make

certain that not only the Power control, but

the volume, channel and transport controls

work as they should. If functions do not

work properly, you may need to use a dif-

ferent remote code.

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the

Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to

find out the exact code so that it may be easily

reentered if necessary. You may also read the

codes to verify which device has been pro-

grammed to a specific Control Selector button.

Programming the Remote

1. Press and hold both the Input Selector

efor the device you wish to find the

The AVR 520 remote is factory-programmed for

all AVR functions, as well as those of most

Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD

players and cassette decks. In addition, by fol-

lowing one of the methods below, you may pro-

gram the remote to operate a wide range of

devices from other manufacturers.

7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product does

not appear in the tables in this manual, or

if not all functions operate properly, try

programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

code for and the Mute button

at the

same time. Note that the Program/SPL

Indicator cwill initally turn amber.

Release the buttons and begin the next

step within 20 seconds.

Auto Search Method

2. Press the Set button p.The

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 520’s

remote is not listed in the code tables in this

manual or if the code does not seem to operate

properly, you may wish to program the correct

code using the Auto Search method that follows:

Program/SPL Indicator cwill then

blink green in a sequence that corresponds to

the three-digit code, with a one-second

pause between each digit. Count the number

of blinks between each pause to determine

the digit of the code. One blink is the number

1, two blinks is the number 2, and so forth.

Ten blinks are used to indicate a “0.”

1. Use the tables in the following pages to

determine the three-digit code or codes

that match both the product type (e.g.,

VCR, TV) and the specific brand name. If

there is more than one number for a brand,

make note of the different choices.

1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in

the AVR 520 remote.

2. Press the Input Selector efor the type

of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second

pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a

one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indi-

cates that the code has been set to 160.

the Mute button

at the same time.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into

the AVR 520 remote.

Hold both buttons until the red light under

the Input Selector estays lit. Note that

the next step must take place while the red

light is on, and it must begin within 20 sec-

onds after the light appears.

3. Press and hold both the Input Selector

efor the product you wish to control

(e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button 43

at the same time. When the Program/SPL

Indicator cturns amber and begins

flashing, release the buttons. It is important

that you begin the next step within 20

seconds.

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

3. Point the AVR 520 remote towards the

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/VCR ________ VID2/TV __________

VID3/CBL ________ VID3/SAT__________

VID4 ____________ TAPE ____________

⁄

unit to be programmed, and press either

or button n. Each press will send out a

series of codes from the remote’s built-in

database. When the unit being programmed

⁄/¤

4. Point the AVR 520’s remote towards the unit

to be programmed, and enter the first three-

digit code number using the Numeric Keys

r. If the unit turns off, the correct code

has been entered. Press the Input Selector

eagain, and note that the red light will

flash three times before going dark to con-

firm the entry.

turns off, release

button n, as that

is your indication that the correct code is

in use.

Learning Codes

In addition to using codes from the remote’s

internal code library, the AVR 520’s remote is

able to “learn”codes from remotes that may

not be in the code library. In addition, you may

use this function to “learn over” the codes

from a preprogrammed device to add functions

not included in the preprogrammed codes. To

learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to

the AVR 520’s remote, follow these steps:

4. Press the Input Selector e, and note

that the red light under the Input Selector

will flash three times before going dark to

confirm the entry.

5. If the device to be programmed in does

NOT turn off, continue to enter three-digit

code numbers until the equipment turns off.

At this point, the correct code has been

entered. Press the Input Selector e

again and note that the red light under the

5. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates.

Keep in mind that many manufacturers use

a number of different combinations of

codes, and it is a good idea to make certain

that not only the Power control works, but

1. Place the front of the original remote with

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the code being sent so that it is facing the

IR Transmitter Window bon the

AVR 520 remote “head-to-head.” The

remotes should be between one and three

inches apart.

To erase a single learned code from within a sin-

gle device’s settings, follow these steps:

2. When the red LED under the Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

cflashes amber, release the buttons.

1. Press and hold both the Input Selector

efgwithin which the individual but-

ton to be erased has been programmed and

the Learn Button h.

3. Press and release the Input Selector

efgagain for the device whose

codes you wish to erase.

2. Select the button on the remote that you

wish to use as the device selector for the

codes about to be entered. This may be any

of the Input Selectors e.

2. When the red LED under the Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

cflashes amber, release the buttons.

4. Press the 9 Button rfour times.

5. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill turn

off and the red light under the Input

Selector will flash on and off once to

indicate that the codes have been erased.

3. Press the Input Selector ebutton

chosen and the Learn Button hat the

same time. Hold these buttons until the

Program/SPL Indicator cflashes amber

and the light under the device selector but-

ton turns red. Release the buttons.

3. Press and release the Input Selector

efgagain for the device within

which the individual button to be erased has

been programmed.

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of commands with the press

of a single button on the AVR 520’s remote

control. Once programmed, a macro will send

out up to 19 different remote codes in a prede-

termined sequential order enabling you to auto-

mate the process of turning on your system,

changing devices, or other common tasks. The

AVR 520’s remote can store up to five separate

macro command sequences: one that is

4. Press the 7 Button rfour times.

4. Press the button on the AVR 520 remote

that you wish to program. Note that the

Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop

flashing.

5. Press and release the individual button for

which the code is to be erased. The

Program/SPL Indicator cwill blink

green two times and then return to amber.

5. Within five seconds, press and hold the but-

ton on the original remote that you wish to

“teach” into the AVR 520 remote. When the

Program/SPL Indicator cturns green

three times, release the button. Note that

the Program Indicator will then begin to

flash amber again.

6. To erase other buttons within the same

device, press them as noted in Step 5.

associated with the Power On Button a

and four more that are accessed by pressing the

7. When all buttons to be erased have been

pressed, press the Learn Button hto

complete the process.

Macro Buttons

1. Press the Mute Button

and the

To erase all codes within a single device, follow

these steps:

Macro Button 31 to be programmed or

the Power On Button aat the same

time. Note that an Input Selector will

light red, and the Program/SPL Indicator

cwill flash amber.

NOTE: If the Program/SPL Indicator c

turns red during Step 5 or 6, the program-

ming was not successful. Repeat the steps to

see if the code will “take.”

1. Press and hold both the Input Selector

efgfor which you wish to erase the

codes and the Learn Button h.

6. Repeat Steps 4 though 6 for each button on

the source remote that you wish to transfer

to the AVR 520 remote.

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by

pressing the button for the actual command

step. Although the macro may contain up to

19 steps, each button press, including those

used to change devices, counts as a step.

The Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash

green to confirm each button press as you

enter commands.

2. When the red LED under the Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

cflashes amber, release the buttons.

7. Once all codes have been transferred from

the original source remote to the AVR 520

remote, press the Learn Button h.

3. Press and release the Input Selector

efgagain for the device whose

codes you wish to erase.

8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any additional

remotes you wish to “teach” into the

AVR 520 Remote.

4. Press the 8 button rfour times.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power

On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,

press the Mute Button 43 . DO NOT press the

actual Power button.

5. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill turn

off and the red light under the Input

Selector will flash on and off once to indi-

cate that the codes have been erased.

Erasing Learned Codes

The AVR 520’s remote allows you to remove or

erase, the code learned into a single button for a

single device, to remove or erase the code set for

all the codes that have been programmed into

specific device buttons, or to erase all commands

that have been learned to all devices.

3. When all the steps have been entered,

press the Sleep Button jto enter the

commands. The red light under the Input

Selectors efwill blink and then

turn off.

To erase all codes that have been programmed

to all devices in the remote, follow these steps:

1. Press any Input Selector efgfor

which you wish to erase the codes and also

the Learn Button h.

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Example: To program the Macro 1 button

so that it turns on the AVR 520, TV and a

Cable Box, follow these steps:

Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR 520’s remote has been pro-

grammed for the codes of other devices, press

the appropriate Input Selector eto change

the remote from controlling the AVR 520 to

controlling the additional product. When you

press any one of the selectors, it will briefly flash

in red to indicate that you have changed the

device being controlled.

• Press the Macro 1 Button

and

Mute Button at the same time and

then release them.

• Note that the Program/SPL Indicator

cwill flash amber.

• Press the AVR Selector f.

• Press the Mute Button

to store the

When operating a device other than the

AVR 520, the controls may not correspond

exactly to the function printed on the remote

or button. Some commands, such as the volume

control, are the same as they are with the

AVR 520. Other buttons will change their

function so that they correspond to a secondary

label on the remote. For example, the Sleep

and Surround mode selector buttons also func-

tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down

buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or

cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is

printed directly on the remote. For many stan-

dard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVD

functions, the standard function icons are print-

ed on top of the buttons.

AVR 520’s power on command.

• Press the VID 2 Input Selector Button

eto indicate the next command is for

“TV Power On.”

• Press the Mute Button

to store the

TV Power On Command.

• Press the VID 3 Input Selector Button

eto indicate the next command is for

“Cable Power On.”

• Press the Mute Button

to store the

Cable Power On command.

• Press the Sleep/Channel Up Button

jto complete the process and store the

macro sequence.

After following these steps, each time you

press the Macro 1 Button

, the

remote will send the Power On/Off com-

mand.

For some products, however, the function of a

particular button does not follow the command

printed on the remote. In order to see which

function a button controls, consult the Function

List tables printed on page 43. To use those

tables, first check the type of device being con-

trolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote

control diagram pictured at the left. Note that

each button has a number on it.

Erasing Macro Commands

To remove the commands that have been pro-

grammed into one of the Macro buttons, follow

these steps:

1. Press the Mute Button

and the

that contains the

Macro Button

To find out what function a particular button

has for a specific device, find the button num-

ber on the Function List and then look in the

column for the device you are controlling. For

example, button number 45 is the Direct button

for the AVR 520, but it is the “Favorite” button

for many cable television boxes and satellite

receivers. Button number 31 is the Delay but-

ton for the AVR 520, but the Open/Close but-

ton for CD players.

commands you wish to erase.

2. Note that the Program/SPL Indicator

cwill flash amber, and the LED under

the AVR Selector fwill turn red.

3. Within ten seconds, press the Surround

Mode Selector/Channel Down

Button k.

4. The red LED under the AVR Selector will

go out, and the Program/SPL Indicator

cwill turn green and flash three times

before it goes out.

NOTE: That the numbers used to describe the

button functions at the left for the purposes of

describing how a button operates are a differ-

ent set of numbers than those used in the rest

of this manual to describe the button functions

for the AVR 520.

5. When the Program/SPL Indicator c

goes out, the Macro has been erased.

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Notes on Using the AVR 520 Remote

With Other Devices.

Example: To have the AVR 520’s volume

control activated even though the remote is

set to control the TV, first press the

example above. However, press the VID 1/VCR

Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

• Manufacturers may use different code sets

for the same product category. For that rea-

son, it is important that you check to see

whether the code set you have entered oper-

ates as many controls as possible. If it

appears that only a few functions operate,

check to see whether another code set will

work with more buttons.

Video/TV Input Selector eand the

Transport Control Punch-Through

The AVR 520’s remote may be programmed to

operate so that the Transport Control

Functions z(Play, Stop, Fast Forward,

Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, DVD or

CD will operate in conjunction with one of the

other devices controlled by the remote. For

example, while using and controlling the TV, you

may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD with-

out having to change the device selected by the

AVR 520 or the remote. To program the remote

for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow

these steps:

Mute Button

press the Volume Up Button

lowed by the AVR Selector f.

at the same time. Next,

, fol-

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a

Volume Punch-Through, you will need to repeat

the steps shown above. However, press the same

Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 520

remote, the red light under the Input

Selector efor the product being operat-

ed should flash briefly. If the Device Control

Selector flashes for some but not all buttons

for a particular product, it does NOT indicate

a problem with the remote but rather that

no function is programmed for the button

being pushed.

Channel Control Punch-Through

The AVR 520’s remote may be programmed to

operate so that the channel control function for

either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in

your system may be used in conjunction with

one of the other devices controlled by the

1. Press the Input Selector efor the device

you wish to have the channel control associ-

ated with and the Mute Button

at the

remote. For example, while using and controlling

the VCR, you may wish to change channels on a

cable box or satellite receiver without having to

change the device selected by the AVR 520 or

the remote. To program the remote for Channel

Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:

same time until the red light appears under

the Input Selector eand the Program/

SPL Indicator cflashes amber.

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 520’s remote may be programmed to

operate the Volume Control

and Mute

functions of either the TV or the AVR 520

2. Press the Play Button z. The Program/

SPL Indicator cwill stop flashing and

stay amber.

in conjunction with any of the devices con-

trolled by the remote. For example, since the

AVR 520 will likely be used as the sound sys-

tem for TV viewing, you may wish to have the

AVR 520’s volume activated, although the

remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 520

or TV volume control may be associated with

any of the remote’s devices. To program the

remote for Volume Punch-Through, follow these

steps:

1. Press the Input Selector Button efor

the device you wish to have the channel con-

trol associated with and the Mute Button

43 at the same time until the red light

appears under the Input Selector eand

the Program/ SPL Indicator cflashes

amber.

3. Press and release the Input Selector

Button efor the device that will be used

to change the channels. The Program/SPL

Indicator cwill blink green three times

and then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the transport of a DVD

player while the remote is set to control the

TV, first press the VID 2/TV Input Selector

Button eand the Mute Button 43 at

the same time. Next, release them and press

the Play Button z, followed by the DVD

Input Selector Button e.

2. Press the Volume Down Button

. The

1. Press the Input Selector efor the unit

you wish to have associated with the volume

control and the Mute Button

same time until the red light appears under

the Input Selector eand note that the

Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash

amber.

Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop flash-

ing and stay amber.

at the

3. Press and release the Input Selector

Button efor the device that will be used

to change the channels. The Program/SPL

Indicator cwill blink green three times

and then go out to confirm the data entry.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original

configuration, repeat the steps shown in the

example above. However, press the VID 2/TV

Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

2. Press the Volume Up Button

note that the Program/SPL Indicator c

will stop flashing and stay amber.

and

Example: To control the channels using your

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the

remote is set to control the VCR, first press

the VID 1/VCR Input Selector Button e

3. Press either the AVR Selector for the

Input Selector e, depending on which

system’s volume control you wish to have

attached for the punch-through mode. The

Program/SPL Indicator cwill blink

green three times and then go out to confirm

the data entry.

NOTE: Before programming the remote for

Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,

make certain that any programming needed for

the specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or Satellite

Receivers has been completed.

and the Mute Button

at the same

time. Next, release them and press the

Volume Down Button

, followed by the

VID 2/TV Input Selector Button e.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original

configuration, repeat the steps shown in the

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1. Press any of the Input Selector Buttons

eand the ”O“ Button rat the same

time until the Program/SPL Indicator c

begins to flash amber.

Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

Although each Input Selector eis normally

assigned to the category of product shown on

the remote, it is possible to reassign one of

these buttons to operate a second device of

another type. For example, if you have two VCRs

but no satellite receiver, you may program the

“SAT” button to operate a second VCR. Before

following the normal programming steps for

either Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code

entry, you must first reassign the button with the

following steps:

2. Press the ”3“ Button rthree times.

3. The red LED under the Input Selector e

will go out and the Program/SPL Indicator

cwill stop flashing and turn green.

4. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill remain

green until the remote is reset. Note that this

may take a while, depending on how many

commands are in the memory and need to be

erased.

1. Press the Input Selector eyou wish to

reassign and the Mute Button

at the

5. When the Program/SPL Indicator cgoes

out, the remote has been reset to the factory

settings.

same time until the red light appears under

the Input Selector eand the Program/

SPL Indicator cflashes amber.

2. Press the Input Selector efor the device

you wish to program into the reassigned

button.

3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific

model you wish the reassigned button to

operate.

4. Press the same Input Selector epressed

in Step 1 once again to store the selection.

The red LED under the re-assigned Input

Selector will flash three times and then go

out.

Example: To use the CBL/SAT button to

operate a second VCR, first press the

CBL/SAT Input Selector eand the

Mute Button

at the same time until

the red light glows under the CBL/SAT e

button. Press the VCR eButton, followed

by the three-digit code for the specific model

you wish to control. Finally, press the

CBL/SAT Button eagain.

Resetting the Remote Memory

As you add components to your home-theater

system, occasionally you may wish to totally

reprogram the remote control without the confu-

sion of any commands, macros or ”Punch-

Through“ programming that you may have

done. To do this, it is possible to reset the

remote to the original factory defaults and com-

mand codes by following these steps. Note,

however, that once the remote is reset, all com-

mands or codes that you have entered will be

erased and will need to be re-entered:

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Function List

No. Button Name

AVR Function

DVD

CD/CD-R

Tape

VCR (VID1) TV (VID1)

CBL (VID3)

SAT (VID3)

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power On

Power Off

Mute

Power Off

Mute

AVR

AVR Select

DVD

DVD Input Select

CD Input Select

Tape Input Select

Video 1 Select

Video 2 Select

Video 3 Select

Video 4 Select

Tuner Select

DVD Select

CD Select

Tape

Tape Select

VID 1

VID 2

VCR Select

TV Select

VID3 Select

10 VID 3

11 VID 4

12 AM/FM

13 6/8 Ch. Select

14 Learn

6/8 Ch. Input Select

15 Sleep

Sleep

Channel +

TV/VCR

Channel +

TV/Cable

Channel +

TV/Sat

16 Test

Test Tone

TV/DVD

Input Select

TV/VCR

17 SPL

18 Volume Up

Volume Up

Input Level Up

CDR Select

Volume Up

19 Surround Select Surround Mode Select

Channel –

20 Night

Night Mode Select Subtitle On/Off CDR Select

Multiroom Select

21 Multiroom

22 Volume Down

Volume Down

Input Level Down

Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down

23 Channel/Guide Channel Trim

Title

Info/Guide

⁄

Move/Adjust Up

25 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust

Intro Scan

Left

27 Set

ﬁ

Move/Adjust Left

Set

Left

Enter

Right

Exit

Enter

Right

Exit

Enter

Right

Exit

Enter

Right

Exit

ﬂ

Right

29 Digital/Exit

Digital Input Select

Move/Adjust Down

Open/Close

Down

31 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust

Return

Open/Close

Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel

40 Tun-M

Tuner Mode

Tune Up

Chapter

Repeat

43 Memory

44 Tune Up

45 Direct

Audio

Time

Next Chapter Track Direct

Random Play

Cancel

Sleep

Direct Tuner Entry Angle

FAV

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Function List (continued)

No. Button Name

AVR Function

DVD

CD/CD-R

Tape

VCR (VID1) TV (VID1)

CBL (VID3)

SAT (VID3)

46 Clear

Clear

Bypass

Music

Alt

47 Preset Up

48 Tune Down

49 OSD

Preset Tune Up

Tune Down

OSD

Slow Forward +10

Prev Chapter Track Increment

Program

OSD

50 D. Skip

51 Preset Down

52 M1

Disc Skip

Slow Rev

Disc Skip

Preset Tune Down

53 M2

54 M3

55 M4

56 Dolby

Dolby Modes

57 DTS SURR

58 DTS Neo:6

59 Logic 7

60 Stereo

61 Skip Down

62 Skip Up

63 Rewind

64 Play

DTS Digital Modes

DTS Neo:6 Select

Logic 7 Select

Stereo Mode Select

Skip –

Skip +

R. Search

Play

Scan –

Scan +

Rewind

Play

Skip +

R. Search

Play

Rewind

Play

65 Fast Forward

66 Record

67 Stop

F. Search

Record

Stop

Fast Fwd

Record

Stop

Fast Fwd

Record

Stop

Day +

Stop

68 Pause

Pause

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Setup Code Table: TV

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

A MARK

ADMIRAL

AKAI

103 132

192

001 160

AMPRO

070 164

AMSTRAD

ANAM

053

045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 109 112 122

AOC

001 011 103

BLAUPUNKT

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CAPEHART

CENTURION

CENTRONIC

CITIZEN

084

205 206

001 002 003 011

059

170 171

045

001 002 003 011 045 092 094 132

CLASSIC

CONCERTO

CONTEC

CORANDO

CORONADO

CRAIG

045

011

041 045 051 052

172

132

045 055 157 158 159

CROWN

CURTIS MATHES

CXC

045 132

001 092 107 132

045

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DIGI LINK

DYNASTY

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

FISHER

011 022 023 038 045 046 056 068 073 094 098 102 105 108 111 114 116 118 119 127 132

107 132

200

045

063

074 132

001 012 033 045 048 049 051 052 091 107 132 137 139 141 157 158 162 205

013 058

FUNAI

033 045

FUTURETECH

045

001 014 015 038 057 070 071 107 121 133 141 145 163 199

GOLDSTAR

GRUNDIG

HALL MARK

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

011 093 097 101 103 104 107 110 113 118 128 132

193

107

201

001 011 015 016 017 018 029 043 072 132 144 147

INFINITY

INKEL

148

120

JBL

148

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

001 011 014 015 030 035 092 132 145

019

JVC

038 040 079 134

KAWASHO

KEC

173

045

KENWOOD

KLOSS

001 204

002 060

KMC

132

KTV

001 045 132 162

LLOYTRON

LODGENET

LOGIK

172 173

069

LUXMAN

LXI

011

013 021 053 077 145 148

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MATSUI

001 003 011 060 061 062 064 065 118 132 145 148

001 074 148

148

MEMOREX

METZ

013 069 107

084

MGA

001 011 033 044 050 074 107

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Setup Code Table: TV (Continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

MIDLAND

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

199

084

001 011 030 033 042 044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168

175 176

NAD

021 031

NATIONAL

NEC

177 178 179 180 181 182

001 013 022 025 030 042 057 121 123 125

NIKEI

045

ONKING

ONWA

045

OPTONICA

ORION

025 077

207 208 209 210 211

PANASONIC

PENNEY

PHILCO

038 057 076 087 148 169

199

001 003 011 030 045 057 060 061 064 065 118 132 148

PHILIPS

001 003 011 040 060 067 088 132 145 148

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PROSCAN

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

001 024 029 031 032 107 213 214

011 132

133

059 107 122 132 165

038 057 087

025 045 048 107 118 132 195 196 197 198

001 011 029 030 057 071 133 145 161 163 199

REALISTIC

RUNCO

013 025 045 048 195 196 197

152 153

SAA

183

SAMPO

001 059 107

SAMSUNG

SANYO

051 085 092 096 104 107 118 124 128 132 145

013 026 027 037 041 054 058 078

SCOTT

033 045 049 107 132

SEARS

011 013 021 033 035 058 078 092 107 132 145

SHARP

011 020 025 028 033 034 077 132 154

SIEMENS

SIGNATURE

SONY

084

069

043 067 075 117 130 136 194 212

SOUNDESIGN

SPECTRICON

SSS

003 033 045 107

103

011 045

SUPREMACY

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

002

001 003 011 060 061 064 065 107 118 131 145 148

184

077

TATUNG

TECHNICS

TECHWOOD

TEKNIKA

TELEFUNKEN

TELERENT

TERA

057 063

080

011

001 002 003 011 030 033 036 045 069 074 092 094 132

039 047 083

069

156

THOMSON

TMK

190 191

011 107

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNIVERSAL

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDTECH

WARDS

013 021 035 042 052 063 092 129 202

132

014 015

160

011 107

011 014 015 025 033 061 062 064 065 069 071 107 132 148

YAMAHA

YORK

001 011

107

YUPITERU

ZENITH

ZONDA

045

069 070 090 094

103

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Setup Code Table: VCR

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA

040

AKAI

022 048 050 108 109 126

AMPRO

076

AMSTRAD

ANAM

133

037 039 089

ASA

134

AUDIO DYNAMICS

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CANON

018 029 044 048

041 043 110 147 166

134 135 137

034 037 039 135 140

CAPEHART

CITIZEN

094

134

CRAIG

003 045 116

CURTIS MATHES

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

037 039

012 014 017 068 069 094 096 097 098 102 103 104

094

018 029 044 048

DUAL

136

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

FERGUSON

FINLUX

040 057

063

013 023 031 033 035 037 040 041 042 043 050 087 110 112 119

136

133

FISHER

003 015 016 017

FUNAI

040 133

037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127

GO VIDEO

GOLDSTAR

GRAETZ

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

INSTANT REPLAY

ITT

113 117

018 019 026 087 092 100 107

136

018 049

011 040 048 067 118 130

037 039

136

JCL

037 039

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

018 019 021 039 045 070 087

048

JVC

018 037 039 048 052 054 059 064 111 130 132

KENWOOD

LLOYD

020 044 048 052

040

LXI

019 020 040 087

MAGIN

045

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MARTA

037 039 040 071 072

018 037 039 071 073

087

MATSUI

033 036

MEI

037 039

MEMOREX

MGA

003 017 020 037 039 040 057 076 087 115 120

049 050 063

MINOLTA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

019 026

019 026 049 050 053 055 063 065 131 145 146

133

MULTITECH

NAD

030 040

139

NATIONAL

NEC

140

018 029 044 048 052

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Setup Code Table: VCR (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

NORDMENDE

OPTIMUS

OPTONICA

ORION

048

159

057 058

147 166

PANASONIC

PENTAX

070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172

019 026 037 039 067

PHILCO

037 039 040 071

PHILIPS

037 039 040 058 071 075 087

PILOT

087

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PULSAR

019 027 052

094

076

QUARTZ

001 020

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

039 070 079 125 144

133 134 137 140 141 142 152 158 159 160 161

019 026 039 066 067 093 095 124 125 127 157 172

REALISTIC

RICO

003 015 017 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 137 152 159 160

062

RUNCO

128

SABA

136

SAISHO

143

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

020

038 045 088 090 091 093 095 098 099 101 105 106 109

028 048 052 116 147 166

SANYO

003 014 017 020 115

SCHAUB LORENZ

SCOTT

136

023 043 098 110 112

SEARS

003 015 016 017 019 020 026 037 047 077 084 087

SHARP

037 058 129 156

SHINTOM

SONY

030

003 016 037 056 060 061 062 080 081 082 129

SOUNDESIGN

STS

040

019

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

037 039 040 063 071

040

017 040

TASHICO

TATUNG

TEAC

134

044 048

040 044 048

TECHNICS

TEKNIKA

TELEFUNKEN

THOMAS

THOMSON

THORN

037 039

025 037 039 040 087

136

040

136

TMK

013

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155

045 087

045

018

052

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC

WARDS

YAMAHA

ZENITH

018 040 050

045

003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112

018 040 044 048

040 052 060 062 076 083 087

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Setup Code Table: CD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ADC

012

ADCOM

AIWA

049 063 069

072 111 118 156 170

AKAI

050 177 184

AUDIO TECHNICA

AUDIOACCESS

AUDIOFILE

BSR

053

125

211

044 064

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

CAPETRONIC

CARRERA

CARVER

CASIO

015 109

070

064 087

051 057 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186

066 117 122 166

CLARINETTE

CROWN

CURTIS MATHES

DENON

122 166

042

066

187 188 213

EMERSON

FISHER

049 052 093 108

023 055 057 068

FRABA

117

FUNAI

126

164

GENEXXA

GOLDSTAR

HAITAI

017 096 108

016 087

099 214

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

001 002 025 040 054 190 218 219

049 093

INKEL

026 027 216

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

021 066 098 147

153

JVC

029 176 195 196

KENWOOD

KYOCERA

LOTTE

014 020 023 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181

012

108

LUXMAN

LXI

018 035 077 102

066 164

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MCINTOSH

MCS

039 051 113

043 051 058 084 191 192 193

194

021 066 080 098

MEMOREX

MGA

096

032

MISSION

MITSUBISHI

MITSUMI

MODULAIRE

NAD

NAKAMICHI

NEC

NIKKO

051

032

152

122 166

013 074 197 198

199 200 201

021 069

053 055

051

NSM

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Setup Code Table: CD (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ONKYO

037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212

015 075 109 119 158 183 204

039 051 138 149 209

PIONEER

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

017 036 071 094 096 100 112 123 131 160 161 162 215

051 210

015 109

122 126 213

024 049 081 093 150

RCX

169

REALISTIC

ROTEL

049 056 057 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166

051

SAE

051

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

028

047 051 081 134 157 172

SANYO

033 057 068 082 095 168

SCOTT

108

SEARS

066

SHARP

020 058 073 105 114 151 159 167 180 181

SHERWOOD

SIGNATURE

SONY

003 026 027 041 058 105 133

040

060 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217

SOUNDSTREAM

STS

124

012

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TAEKWANG

TANDY

051

059 110

177

096

TEAC

011 022 048 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154

TECHWOOD

THETA DIGITAL

TOSHIBA

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

083

039

013 074 097 151 155 173

087

029 120 130

040 095

WARDS

YAMAHA

YORK

019 031 053 061 135 169

122 166

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Setup Code Table: Tape

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

001

HARMAN KARDON

Setup Code Table: Audio

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

001

HARMAN KARDON

Setup Code Table: DVD

Manufacturer/Brand

APEX DIGITAL

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

DENON

Setup Code Number

061

040

002 019 022 034 051

003 004

GOLDSTAR

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

005

001 032

006

KENWOOD

LOTTE

007 050

005 055 064

008

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MITSUBISHI

NAD

033 056

033 059

023 036

010 062

ONKYO

009 015 048

011 050

024 025 030 034 035 044 052

033 056

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROCEED

PROSCAN

RCA

012 020 038 041 046 047 065

060

003 004 037

003 004 018 037

027

RUNCO

SAMSUNG

SANYO

031 053 054

013 049

SHARP

SONY

021 028 050

015 029 043 045

026

TECHNICS

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

003 004

009 033 047 057 058

016 017 030 063

005 033 055 064

039

ZENITH DIVX

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Setup Code Table: SAT

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ALPHASTAR

ALPHASTAR DBS

ALPHASTAR DSR

AMPLICA

472

450

422 442

356

BIRDVIEW

414 425

BSR

359

CAPETRONICS

CHANNEL MASTER

CHAPARRAL

CITOH

359

320 321 322 325 361

315 316 319 380 451

360

CURTIS MATHES

DRAKE

356

312 313 317 318 413 481

DX ANTENNA

ECHOSTAR

ELECTRO HOME

EUROPLUS

331 352 362 379 483

364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485

392

415

FUJITSU

324 328 329 334

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474

HITACHI DBS

HOUSTON TRACKER

HUGHES

455

463

372 437

HYTEK

359

JANIEL

366

JERROLD

367 454 464 468

KATHREIN

LEGEND

410

453

LUXOR

368

MACOM

317 365 369 370 371

MAGNAVOX

MEMOREX

NEXTWAVE

NORSAT

461 473

453

423 424

373 374

OPTIMUS

466

PANASONIC

PANASONIC DBS

PANSAT

366 469

457

420

PERSONAL CABLE

PHILIPS

418

375

PICO

407

PRESIDENT

PRIMESTAR

RCA

326 404

412 454 464 475

301 408 436 439 458 465

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SATELLITE SERVICE CO

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SONY

349 377 480

422 442

335 341 353 388

339

405 438

STAR CHOICE DBS

STARCAST

SUPER GUIDE

TEECOM

TOSHIBA

UNIDEN

459

347

327 423 424

330 333 378 390 391 393 409

302 426 443 460 461 462 470

323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 382 383 389 403 466 479 480

385 386 387 394 419

ZENITH

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Setup Code Table: CBL

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ABC

001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110

ALLEGRO

AMERICAST

ANTRONIX

ARCHER

111

212

021

012 014 021 031 112

BELCOR

113

CABLE STAR

CENTURION

CENTURY

CITIZEN

033 113

092

014

014 111

COLOUR VOICE

COMBANO

COMTRONICS

DIAMOND

DIGI

069 090

083 084

026 037

030

114

EAGLE

027 037 046 186

EASTERN

ELECTRICORD

EMERSON

FOCUS

063 066 070 115

039

112

116

G.I.

001 003 011 015 017 093 095 096 097

GC ELECTRONICS

113

076

GEMINI

GENERAL

015 029 032 060

210

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 168

GOLDEN CHANNEL

GOODMIND

HAMLIN

037

112

055 056 061 099 100 101 117 175 207 208

HITACHI

001 061 188

HOSPITALITY

JASCO

074 080

111

JERROLD

LINDSAY

M-NET

001 002 003 011 015 016 017 073 093 095 096 097 162 167

118

043

MACOM

040 191

MAGNAVOX

MEMOREX

MOVIE TIME

NSC

017 019 068 082

058

035 039

022 035 044 075 190

OAK

023 038 043 059 094 196 197

PACE

179

PANASONIC

PANTHER

PARAGON

PHILIPS

050 053 176 177 189 214

114

058

013 019 020 027 069 085 090

001 041 057 079 119 171 200 209

PIONEER

POPULAR MECHANICS 116

POST NEWS WEEK

PRELUDE

023

120

PRIMESTAR

PTS

162

018 054 075 076

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Setup Code Table: CBL (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

PULSAR

058

RADIO SHACK

RCA

111 112 213

053 214

RECOTON

REGAL

116

055 056 061 099 100 101 207

REGENCY

REMBRANT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SEAM

063 115

032

037 072 186

003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204

121

SHERITECH

SIGNAL

029

037

SIGNATURE

SL MARX

SPRUCER

STARCOM

STARGATE

SYLVANIA

TADIRAN

TANDY

001 188

037

053 081 177 189

002 011 015 016 163

015 037 120

071

037

024

TELECAPATION

TEXSCAN

TFC

028

036 071

122

TIMELESS

TOCOM

123

045 046 062 170 205

TOSHIBA

058

UNIKA

014 021 031

UNITED CABLE

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

VIEWSTAR

ZENITH

011 059

012 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113

124 211

019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190

058 065 098 125 211

116

ZENTEK

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

Power Switch is pushed

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound

or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Mute is on

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

are secure

• Volume control is down

• Press Mute button

• Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but front panel

display does not light up

• Display brightness is turned off

• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

on page 35 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker;

light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is monaural

• Incorrect configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources

• Check speaker mode configuration

• The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR selector

• Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator

display and digital audio stops

• Digital audio feed paused

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that Digital Input is selected

delay times and speaker configuration data,

first put the unit in Standby by pressing the

System Power Control button 2. Next,

press and hold the Tone Mode 8and the

FM Mode Selector ^buttons for three

seconds.

speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital

input assignments as well as the tuner presets.

After a reset the unit will be returned to the

factory presets, and all settings for these items

must be reentered.

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or

the displays seem abnormal, the cause may

involve the erratic operation of the system’s

memory or microprocessor.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or

severe AC line interference that has corrupted

the memory or microprocessor.

The unit will turn on automatically and display

the RESETmessage in the Main

Information Display Y. Note that once you

have cleared the memory in this manner, it is

necessary to reestablish all system configuration

settings and tuner presets.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit

from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three

minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC

power cord and check the unit’s operation. If

the system still malfunctions, a system reset

may clear the problem.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any

To clear the AVR 520’s entire system memory

configuration settings you have made for

including tuner presets, output level settings,

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Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

520–1710kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, 30dB

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

85 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Video Section

Front L&R channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Television Format

NTSC

1Vp-p/75 ohms

Input Level/Impedance

Output Level/Impedance

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S)

Center channel:

75 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

10Hz–35MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response

(Component)

Surround channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

General

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 120V/60Hz

78W idle, 694W maximum

(2 channels driven)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level)

200mV/47k ohms

95dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Dimensions (Max)

Weight

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Width

Height

Depth

17.3 inches (440mm)

6.5 inches (165mm)

17.1 inches (435mm)

Analog Decoding

(Pro Logic II, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

40dB

55dB

35 lb (15.9 kg)

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

10Hz –100kHz

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

±45 Amps

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of

Harman Kardon, Inc.

Rise Time

Slew Rate

40V/µsec

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (Patent No. 5,386,478).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Pro Logic II” and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

87.5–108MHz

IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 70dB

80dB

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an

implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

90dB

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.

Tuner Output Level

1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV

Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is

covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;

5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

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