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Harman Kardon AVR 500 User's Manual

1. A Use high quality shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 500 s location to the remote room At the remote room connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier The amplifier will be connected to the room s speakers No volume control is required as the 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS AVR 500 and the remote IR link will provide that function At the AVR 500 plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi Out jacks on the AVR 500 s rear panel NOTE The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room B Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR 500 and connect the Multi Out jacks on the rear panel of the AVR to the audio input of the remote room amplifier Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the optional power amplifier to the remote speakers High quality wire of at least AWG14 is recom mended for long multiroom connections IMPORTANT NOTE Any cables run inside walls should be CL3 FT4 rated or carry any other certi fication that is required by the NEC or state and local building and electrical codes To avoid inter ference audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to or run in the same conduits or path with AC cables If you have any questions about multiroom wiring consult your dealer custom installer or a licensed or low voltag
2. M2 Press the Speaker button EK on the remote or front panel The words FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the Main Information Display 1 If you are using the on screen display sys tem a display will appear indicating the status of each speaker Figure 2 MODE DOLBY PRO LOGIC PFRONT SP CENTER SP LARGE NONE MLARGE NONE SUBUOOFER NEM oN SMALL SMALL SURR SPK SMALL MASTER VOLUME e20DB Figure 2 3 Press the Set button and note that the p gt pointer will stop flashing System Configuration 4 Press the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EE on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears matching the type of speakers you have at the left front and right front positions as described by the definitions shown on preceding page When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs and NO low frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output NOTE To use the On Screen Display sys tem press the OSD button 9 once The selected speaker option will appear in highlighted video The selection will change in response to the steps outlined on these pages When yo
3. Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 500 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR 500 remote is being programmed to operate another device this button is pressed with the Device Control Selector button to begin the programming process See page 27 for more information on programming the remote Buttons These are multi purpose buttons They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode To change the surround mode first press the SURR CH 7 button J Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Information Display EE These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit with either the inter nal test tone or an external source They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button has been pressed Channel Select Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 500 s output levels to an external source Once this button is pressed use the Y buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set button followed by the Y buttons again to change the level setting See page 25 for more information Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 500 s memory It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time Speaker configuration and channel output le
4. Delay not adjustable DOLBY PRO LOGIC The standard mode for analog surround sound decoding It uses information encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs Left Center Right and a Mono Surround channel Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround DTS Stereo UltraStereo or other Surround logos Surround encoded programs include videocassette DVD and LD movies TV and cable programs radio programs and audio CDs Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding 15 ms 30 ms Initial Setting 20 ms LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M An advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround encoded programs or conventional stereo material When used with encoded material decoding is more accurate in terms of the placement of sounds and fades and pans are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques Logic 7 also delivers increased spaciousness and a wider sound stage when it is used with con ventional stereo recordings and music programs The Logic 7C or Cinema mode is tailored to provide an optimal sound field for movie soundtracks The Logic 7M or Music mode uses a decoding formula that is best suited to music Delay time not adjustable DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround encod
5. Center channel 70 Watts 9 lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels 70 Watts per channel 9 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47 kohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding 40dB Pro Logic etc Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB DTS 55dB Frequency Response 1W 008 3dB 10Hz 100kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC 45 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16 usec Slew Rate 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 3 uV 13 2dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 68dB Distortion Mono Stereo 0 3 0 3 Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 65dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB Tuner Output Level 1kHz 75kHz Dev 500mV AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 520 1710kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 450 Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 uV Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Video Format NTSC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency 10Hz 8M Hz 3dB Response General Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 78W idle 694W maximum 2 channels driven Dimensions M ax Width 17 3 inches 440mm Height 6 5 inches 165mm Depth 17 1 inches 435mm Weight 34 Ib 15 4 kg Depth measurement
6. Press the AVR selector Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances the Main Power Switch El so that it pops out from its normal recessed position Next press and hold the AM FM and the Dolby Pro Logic buttons while pushing in the Main Power Switch El to turn the unit back on Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner it is necessary to re establish all system configuration settings and tuner presets NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have made for 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 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 If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 80 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 9 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Five Channel Surround M odes Power Per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 70 Watts per channel 9 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms
7. be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Wi 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 Wi Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface W Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment II Avoid moist or humid locations E Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a dean 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 Moving the Unit 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
8. cast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition 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 dolby com When a program is not listed as carrying inten tional surround information you may find that the Pro Logic Dolby 3 Stereo Logic 7 and VM Ax modes often deliver enveloping surround presen tations through the use of the natural informa tion present in all stereo recordings However for Stereo but non surround programs we suggest that you try the Logic 7 VAM x or Theater modes Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a surround mode from the front panel simply press the button that corresponds to the continued on page 23 21 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE DOLBY DIGITAL FEATURES 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 DELAY TIME RANGE Center 0 ms 5 ms Surround 0 ms 15 ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data Available on special DVD LD and audio only discs DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel
9. external remote sensor is installed Front Panel Information Display mik 5 4 P TUNED STEREO MONO AUTO MEMORY MUTE SLEEP 1 El Ecc WV WA WAWA WA WA WA W RU HA DCODIGTAL e s FA Coax Source E Digital Source Input Number Optical Source B Analog Source Indicator PCM Indicator Dolby Digital Indicator e Analog Dolby Surround M ode Indicators Mode Indicator Coax Source This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Coaxial Digital inputs D E Digital Source Input Number These indicators tell you which of the two digital inputs is selected This indicator works in cojunc tion with the Coax Source and Optical Source 9 indicators to show which form of digital signal is in use Optical Source This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Optical Digital input 6 Analog Source Indictor This indicator illuminates when an analog input source is in use 3 PCM Indicator This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM S P DIF digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital to analog converter Dolby Digital Indicator This indicator illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is being played 8 Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators These indicators illuminate when one of the analog matrix Dol
10. of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 500 See page 29 for information about alternate functions for the remote s buttons AVR Selector Pressing this button will Switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR s functions If the AVR is in the Standby mode it will also turn the AVR on CD Tape DVD Input Selectors Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time First if the AVR 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 Finally it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Button again to operate the AVR s functions with the remote Video Remote Selectors Press one of these buttons to use the remote to control the functions of the device shown on the button For more information on programming the remote to operate these devices see pages 27 29 NOTE As any of these buttons is pressed it will briefly flash red to confirm your selection Power Off Button Press this button to place the unit in the Standby mode Note that this will turn off the main room functions but if the Multiroom system is activated it will continue to function Test Tone Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 500 s output levels See pages 17 18 for more information on calibrating the AVR 500
11. only NOT the main volume controls Then press the Set button to memo rize the change If you are using a sound pressure SPL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB C Weighting Slow 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 25 6 When you have adjusted the outputs so that all channels have the same level press the Test Tone button on the remote to complete the adjustment Delay Settings Due the different distances between the front channel speakers and the listening position compared to the surround speakers and the lis tening position the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or sur round speakers is different You may compen sate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing to tailor the specific speaker placement and acoustic condi tions in your listening room or home theater 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 To resynchronize the front and surround chan nels follow these steps 1 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the front speakers 2 Measure
12. to enter the desired choice When a PCM source is playing the PCM indi cator will light and the Main Information Display will show the input source and the digi tal type During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital When an audio only DTS disc is played the AVR will automatically select the DTS mode and no other mode may be selected Tuner Operation The AVR 500 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 Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM button E to select the tuner as an input 2 Press the AM FM button amp again to Switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tune Mode button to select manual or automatic tuning When the AUTO indicator z is illuminated in the Main Information Display the tuner will only stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality When the MONO indicator is illuminated the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band 4 To select stations press the Tuning button 69 When the AUTO indicator zl is illuminated press the buttons for two seconds and then release to cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that
13. 10 CANDLE 001 002 003 004 CAPEHART 058 CENTRONIC 043 CITIZEN 001 002 03 004 101 143 CLASSIC 043 CONCERTO 004 CONTEC 043 051 CRAIG 054 CROWN 143 CURTIS MATHES 001 004 101 143 DAEWOO 004 055 103 111 114 127 143 DAYTRON 004 143 DWIN 177 DYNATECH 062 ELECTROHOM E 024 143 EM ERSON 001 004 05 028 043 047 08 051 096 143 151 153 154 155 FISHER 007 057 FUNAI 028 043 FUTURETECH 043 GE 004 008 000 034 056 073 04 091 130 144 155 160 161 GOLDSTAR 004 106 110 112 113 119 127 143 HITACHI 004 007 010 011 012 023 075 143 158 163 INFINITY 164 INKEL 129 JBL 164 31 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables TV continued Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number JC PENNEY 04 08 024 030 05 10 143 160 JENSEN 013 Jvc 04 038 070 083 KENWOOD 001 070 KLOSS 002 059 KTV 043 143 154 LUXMAN 004 LXI 007 015 052 081 160 164 AGNAVOX 001 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 127 164 ARANTZ 001 164 EM OREX 04 007 072 ETZ 088 GA 001 004 024 042 INERVA 088 ITSUBISHI 04 04 040 042 109 146 TC 01 004 062 101 015 025 001 019 024 040 06 130 134 OPTONICA 019 081 PANASONIC 04 06 080 164 PHILCO 01 03 04 024 06 09 00 03 04 127 143 164 PHILIPS 01 03 004 005 08 09 03 164 PIONEER 04 08 03 025 135 176 PORTLAND 004 143 PROSCAN 144 160 161 167 PROTON 004 058 143 171 173 QUASAR 034 056 RADIO SHACK 04 09 047 127 143 RCA 01 004 023 0
14. AVR 500 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 digital output of the demodulator to the the Optical or Coaxial inputs 69 of the AVR 500 No demodulator is required for use with DTS encoded laser discs DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5 1 audio 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 DTS encoded soundtracks 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 500 All that is required is to connect the player s output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the rear panel 69 62 In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound track 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 500 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 Selecting a Digital Source T
15. Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen Center Front Speaker Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker when rear mounted _ speakers are used No more than 6 feet Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with plac ing the left and right speakers slightly for ward of the center speaker At least 2 feet 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 500 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 You are now ready to power up the AVR 500 to begin these final adjustments 1 Plug the Power Cable into an unswitched AC outlet 2 Press the Main Power Switch El in so that it latches in with the word OFF appearing on the top of the switch inside the front panel Note that the Power Indicator E will turn amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode 3 Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are on the bo
16. D MASTER VOLUME 20 DB Figure 3 3 At this point the test noise will begin to circulate among all the speakers in a clock wise rotation NOTE This is a good time 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 If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR 500 off using the Main Power Switch El and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is con nected to the correct output terminal 4 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 F the display speaker as a reference press the buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons on the front panel on each channel to begin to bring them to the same level Note that when one of the buttons is pushed the test noise circulation 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you release the button the circula tion will resume after 20 seconds 5 Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume Note that adjustments should be made with the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EE on the front panel
17. FISHER 001 008 009 010 FUNAI 034 GE 031 063 072 107 109 144 147 G0 VIDEO 132 136 GOLDSTAR 004 012 020 101 HARMAN KARDON 012 045 HITACHI 018 026 034 043 063 137 150 NSTANTREPLAY 031 C PENNEY 004 012 040 101 ENSEN 043 VC 012 031 043 046 055 060 130 150 152 KENW00D 014 034 048 LLOYD 034 LXI 001 004 009 017 034 AGNAVOX 031 034 041 067 068 ARANTZ 012 031 067 069 ARTA 101 ATSUI 027 030 E 031 EMOREX 001 010 014 031 034 040 053 072 101 134 139 GA 045 046 059 IN OLTA 004 020 ITSUBISHI 004 020 046 051 059 061 142 TC 034 040 ULTITECH 024 034 EC 012 023 043 048 ORDM ENDE 043 34 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number OPTONICA 03 054 PANASONIC 070 133 140 PENTAX 004 020 031 063 PHILCO 031 034 067 PHILIPS 031 034 054 067 101 PILOT 101 PIONEER 04 021 048 PORTLAND 108 PULSAR 072 QUARTZ 014 RCA 004 020 034 040 041 107 109 140 144 147 REALISTIC 001 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 RICO 058 SAMSUNG 07 040 107 109 113 115 124 SANSUI 03 048 135 SANYO 01 007 010 04 040 134 SCOTT 07 037 129 131 SEARS 01 04 08 09 010 014 017 00 081 101 SHARP 01 054 SHINTOM 024 SONY 001 009 031 052 056 057 058 SOUNDESIGN 034 SYLVANIA 031 034 059 067 SYMPHONIC 034 TAN DY 010 034 TATUNG 043 TEAC 034 043 TECHNICS 031 070 TEKNIKA 031 034 101 THOMAS 034 TM
18. Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 500 s remote has been pro grammed for the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input or Remote Selector to change the remote from control over the AVR 500 to the additional product When you press any of the Input or Remote Selectors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR 500 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 500 Other buttons will change their func tion so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround M ode 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 The same is true for standard CD player cassette deck VCR and DVD functions which follow the standard func tion icons printed on top of the buttons 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 30 To use those tables first check the type of device being con trolled 0 TV VCR Next look at the remote co
19. as indicated by the amber LED E sur rounding the System Power Control 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 NOTE In normal operation this switch is left in the ON position System Power Control When the Main Power Switch El is ON press this button i I EP 6 Channel Direct Selector EE AM FM Selector Tuning Button E Preset Scan Preset Stations Selector Tuner Mode EE Dolby Digital Selector E Dolby Pro Logic Selector Dolby 3 Stereo Selector VMAx mode Selector PE Logic 7 Mode Selector Theater Mode Selector to tum on the AVR 500 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch E will tum green when the unit is on EJ Power Indicator This LED will illuminate 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 Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 5005 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 V
20. bottom of the screen to confirm changes to the volume source surround mode or tuner frequency These messages which will also be superim posed on any video program that is playing will disappear after a few seconds To turn off the Semi OSD mode after it has been activated simply press the OSD button once When the OSD OFF message appears the on screen displays are deactivated Full OSD An alternative display option is to have a full screen report of the AVR 500 s status appear To activate the Full OSD press the OSD button three times in quick succession The first press will turn the Semi OSD on the second will turn the Semi OSD off and the third will bring a full status report to the screen NOTE Full OSD displays will always appear against a blue background Even if video is playing they will not be superimposed over the signal To view OSD items and video at the same time you must use the Semi OSD mode The status report will vary depending on the type of audio input in use For an analog source the first line in the display will show which audio input is active Figure 5 When a digital audio source is in use the display will indicate which coaxial or optical input is active Figure 6 SURR MODE DOLBY PRO LOGIC MULTI ROOM DE ON MASTER VOLUME 1 DB Figure 5 PAUDIO SOURCE VIDEO SOURCE DVD AUDIO INPUT 1 BITSTREAM 1372 YH SURR MODE DOLBY DIGITAL MULTI R
21. button until the full screen menu shown in Figure 4 appears on the screen MODE DOLBY PRO TUR PSURROUND 20 MS MASTER VOLUME 20 DB Figure 4 3 Press the Set button 4 Adjust the delay time by pressing the Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons the front panel until the delay time figure calculated using the formula entered above appears in the display If only analog sources will be used no adjustment is needed for the center channel delay In that case press the Set button to enter the surround delay set tings into the AVR s memory However if you will be using digital sources and the calculations outlined above indicate that the center channel delay requires an adjust ment continue with the following steps 6 Before setting the center channel delay time make certain that a digital source has been selected If a digital source is playing COAX OPTICAL will appear in the Information display along with the DIGITAL indicator gl If a digital source is already connected and playing press the Delay button PI ez so thatthe words C DELAY TIME appear in the Main Information Display and proceed to step 10 If a digital source is not playing follow steps 6 through 10 N Press the Set button Select the Dolby Digital mode either by pressing the front panel Dolby Digital Selector E or by pressing the Surround Mo
22. code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method 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 reen tered if necessary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button 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 M ethod Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 500 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 1 Tum on the unit that you wish to include in the AVR 500 remote 2 Press the Input or Remote Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that 1 Press and hold both the Input or Remote Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illumi
23. exceed 150 watts The Switched 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 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 The Unswitched 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 120 volt AC wall outlet You re almost ready to enjoy the AVR 500 System Configuration 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 Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced No matter which type or brand of speakers is used the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left center and front right speakers This creates a seamless ront soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the typ
24. has an acceptable signal When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode the tuner will only select Stereo stations To tune to the next sta tion press the button again If the MONO indi cator EJ is illuminated tap the Tuning button 2 to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific station When the TUNED indicator V illumi nates the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 5 Stations may also be tuned directly by press ing the Direct button 62 and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tune Mode button until the STEREO indicator goes out Preset Tuning Up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 500 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station to the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above then 1 Press the Memory button on the remote Note that MEMORY indicator e will illuminate and flash in the Information Display 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually s
25. 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 CATV or Antenna Grounding 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 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 4 SAFETY INFORM ATION 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 Installation Location W To assure 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
26. 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 3 INTRODUCTION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 500 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 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 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 with cords meeting factory specifications 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 Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components
27. 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 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 IB Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Wi Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver W Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected W 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 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 Unpacking The carton and
28. the AVR500 at the IR sensor Note that depending on the type of pro grammable remote used the code for the AVR s Multi button may not be contained in the preprogrammed code library and must be learned into the remote if possible To change the input source for the multiroom feed once it has been turned on follow the instructions on this page Once the multiroom system is turned on it will remain on even if the AVR500 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the System Power Control F on the front panel To turn off the multiroom sysytem even when the AVR is in Standby mode in the main listening room press the Multi button and then the Set button Press the A W buttons so that the MULTI indicator in the Infor mation Display EE goes out and the Main Information Display 1 or OSD will display MUL ROOM OFF Press the Set button to enter the setting and turn the unit off Even when the AVR is turned off in the main room the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multi button 629 Programming the Remote The AVR 500 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but also most CD players and cassette decks manufactured by Harman Kardon For increased flexibility the remote also contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD play ers cassett
29. 20 034 RCA 031 REALISTIC 032 SAMSUNG 023 029 SHARP 025 028 SONY 022 TECHNICS 021 TOSHIBA 025 YAMAHA 033 Setup Code Tables CABLE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control Model PIONEER 001 BR 200 AMERICAST 005 JERROLD 006 RTJ22 CFT2200 JERROLD 007 RT J550C PIONEER 002 BR 95 PIONEER 003 RT P81 82 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTIC 004 RT S6X USV86 TOCOM 010 RT T7 T8 ZENITH 008 MN2500 ZENITH 009 RT ZPMV Setup Code Tables SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number GE 001 ECHOSTAR 006 HITACHI 001 012 HUGHES 003 PANASONIC 013 PRIM ESTAR 002 PRIM ESTAR 005 RCA 001 SONY 004 TOSHIBA 008 UNIDEN 009 010 37 SETUP CODES Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when No AC Power Power Switch is pushed Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound or picture Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure 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 20 so that the display is set to VFD FULL Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplif
30. 24 06 065 04 14 152 156 160 161 32 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables TV continued Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC 007 019 047 RUNCO 072 169 SAM PO 001 004 058 SAMSUNG 004 101 127 133 143 160 SANYO 007 020 021 033 053 057 082 SCOTT 004 028 043 048 143 SEARS 004 007 015 028 030 057 082 094 143 16 SHARP 04 014 019 02 028 143 175 SIGNATURE 072 SONY 070 085 126 139 SOUNDESIGN 003 004 028 043 SUPRE MACY 002 SYLVANIA 001 003 059 00 063 064 127 160 164 SYM PHONIC 052 TANDY 081 TATUNG 056 062 TECHNICS 034 080 TECHWOOD 004 TENIKA 02 003 004 028 043 072 101 143 TERA 172 TMK 004 TOSHIBA 015 030 040 062 101 TOTEVISION 143 UNIVERSAL 008 009 VIDEO CONCEPTS 146 VIDIKRON 174 VIDTECH 004 WARDS 04 008 009 09 028 060 061 063 064 072 074 164 YAMAHA 004 YORK 004 ZENITH 072 073 095 103 33 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 034 ANAM 031 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 001 040 135 CURTIS MATHES 031 041 DAEWOO 007 010 017 065 108 111 DAYTRON 108 DBX 012 023 043 DYNATECH 034 053 ELECTROHOME 059 EMERSON 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 153
31. COAX EX Digital Status When a digital source is playing the AVR 500 will automatically switch to the proper surround mode It is important to note however that not all Dolby Digital or DTS sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE When a digital source is playing the Main Information Display 1 or on screen display will change to show the input source and digital type OPTICAL or CO AX When source with digital encoding is playing the input source name will appear in the Information Display or on screen display fol lowed by a numeric key indicating the type and number of channels being decoded as follows 3 8 1 This message appears when full complement of Dolby Digital signals is present 3 front channels left center and right 2 surround channels surround left and surround right and 1 channel which is the dedicated Low Frequency Effects LFE channel 3 1 This message indicates the system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic sig nal with left front center and right front channels and a single mono surround channel 2 0 This message indicates that the sys tem is decoding a traditional two channel stereo signal and that no center surround or LFE signals are present 1 0 This is a monaural signal that plays through the center channel speaker only There is no sound at the front left front right or surround speakers The current status of the AVR may also be obta
32. IDEO 3 L 5 eee 26 27 DTS Selector Surround Off ute Volume Control Delay Digital Input Selector Set Button ultiroom Selector Speaker Select Button Selector Buttons Information Display ET Remote Sensor ESL EAE Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics 3 Treble 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 Balance Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls E Video 3 Inputs These audio video inputs may be used for temporary connection of video games camcorders digital still cameras or portable audio products To select a source connected to these jacks press the Vid 3 Input Selector F E Tape Selector Press this button to select the device connected to the Tape In jacks 609 as the listening source CD Press this button to select the device connected to the CD Input jacks as the listening source RR DVD Input Selector Press this button to se
33. K 006 TOSHIBA 004 008 017 059 082 131 TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITECH 040 VECTOR RESEARCH 012 VICTOR 048 VIDEO CONCEPTS 012 034 046 141 VIDEOSONIC 040 WARDS 001 004 017 024 031 034 040 053 054 131 YAMAHA 012 034 043 ZENITH 034 048 056 058 072 080 101 35 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIWA 187 170 202 195 CARVER 003 167 041 135 138 139 050 203 DENON 205 226 HARMAN KARDON 047 033 208 001 002 VC 02 136 163 KENWOOD 07 055 03 137 072 142 ARANTZ 107 044 ONDIAL 147 AD 215 005 AKAM ICHI 217 218 219 ONKYO 038 168 030 OPTIMUS 049 085 PANASONIC 068 PIONEER 010 020 174 REALISTIC 181 187 102 RCA 02 150 SHARP 03 051 066 031 SHERWOOD 166 12 115 119 093 SONY 25 097 126 133 081 TEAC 02 131 015 182 TECHNICS 068 200 008 060 YAMAHA 02 054 024 Setup Code Tables DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DENON 001 LG 010 MAGNAVOX 012 MITSUBISHI 002 PANASONIC 003 PHILIPS 012 PIONEER 004 PROSCAN 005 RCA 006 SAM SUNG 011 SONY 007 TOSHIBA 008 YAMAHA 009 Jvc 012 36 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables DVD LD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO 024 DENON 030 GOLDSTAR 027 KENWOOD 025 MAGNAVOX 026 OPTIMUS 032 PANASONIC 021 PHILIPS 026 PIONEER 0
34. OOM 89 ON MASTER VOLUME 20DB Figure 6 Activating the Full OSD will also simplify adjust ments to any system parameter as a full list of choices will be shown The selected option will appear in reversed highlighted video while other choices will appear in normal white on blue video The Full OSD system may be turned off by pressing the OSD button once Display Brightness In the normal factory default setting the front panel Information Display EE will always illuminate at full brightness However in some installations you may prefer to have the display appear at half brightness or not illuminate at all To adjust the setting so that the display lights at other than full brightness follow these steps Press both lt gt Selector Buttons Ef at the same time Note that VFD DIMMER will appear in the Main Information Diaplay M Quickly release both buttons and then press and release the Set Button Ej The Operation Main Information Display WJ will now read VFD FULL Within five seconds press either of the lt gt Selector Buttons to choose either half brightness as indicated by the display VF D HALF or completely off with the display blank You may cycle through all of the options by continually pressing the lt gt Selector Buttons When the desired brightness setting is reached Press Set Button twice to retum to normal Source Selection To select a source a
35. OTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS harman kardon VOL T V GUIDE MENU CSPKR va AUD DIGITA DELAY EXIT PREV CH NIGHT f MULTI ROOM evil m lt Cu perm CS DWN TUNING UP eVID3 J usu aa gt DWN PRESET UP OOO 0 m vw 3 AVR 500 66 BEGG Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 500 s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices including the AVR 500 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button 6 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition the AVR 500 s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 500 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instructions on pages 27 29 to program the proper codes for the products in your system 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
36. Outlet This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch EJ Unswitched AC Outlet This outlet may be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 500 is on or off NOTE The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets O should not exceed 100 watts AC Power Cord Connect the AC plug to a nonswitched AC wall output Remote IR Input If the AVR 500 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 Video 2 Inputs Connect these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner Cable TV converter box satellite receiver or any other audio video source TV Monitor Video Output 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 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 Optical Digital Inputs Connect the opti cal digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be eithe
37. acro may contain up to eight steps each button press includ ing those used to change devices count as a step The red light under the Selector button will blink once to confirm each button press as you enter commands NOTE While entering commands for Power On Off of any device during a macro sequence press the Mute button DO NOT press the actual Power button 4 When the eight steps have been entered press the Sleep button to enter the commands The red light under the Input or Remote Selectors will blink and then turn off Example To program your TV Cable Box and the AVR 500 to turn on when the Power button is pressed first press and hold down the AVR and Mute buttons until the red light comes on under the AVR button Next press the Mute button to enter the Power command for the AVR Press the TV Device Control Selector to select the TV mode and then press the Mute button again to select TV Power Finally press the CBL Device Control Selector followed by the Mute button Q to select Cable Power Press the Sleep button to enter the commands After following these steps each time you press the Power button the remote will send the Power On Off command To remove a macro program follow steps 1 2 and 4 above but ignore step three For exam ple to erase the macro just entered press the Device Selector and the Mute button at the same time until the red light unde
38. and an easy to read front panel display or on screen graph ics through a TV monitor Multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection The AVR 500 s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver over forty five years ago With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs the AVR 500 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Harman Kardon s Exclusive VMAx and Logic 7 Surround Modes Coax and Optical Digital Inputs and Outputs On Screen Menu Displays Backlit Programmable Remote Control Composite and S Video Switching Complete Multiroom Control E 6 Channel Direct Input and Preamp Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug with this product 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 enclosure that may be of sufficient
39. by Surround modes is in use s VMAx Mode Indicator This indicator illu minates to show that the VM Ax mode is in use 1 Theater Mode Indicator This indicator illu N JAN IAN Ne ANT IAN SJ RI LIC PROLOGIC 00 3 STEREO VWMAx L08C7 C TANALOG THEATER gt LOGIC 7 M e N iM dts SUPR OFF ej HIS B Theater Mode Indicator Logic 7 Mode Indicators 4 DTS Mode Indicator Surround Off W Multiroom System Indicator Night Mode Indicator 9 Preset Number Preset Indicator minates to show that the Theater mode is in use Logic 7 Mode Indicators These indica tors illuminate when the Logic 7 mode is in use LOGIC 7C appears for the Cinema ver sion of Logic 7 LOGIC M appears for the Music version of Logic 7 4 DTS Mode Indicator This indicator illumi nates when a DTS encoded source is playing Surround Off This indicator illuminates when the surround processing has been dis abled by pressing the Surround Off button When this indicator is lit the AVR 500 will play traditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only Multiroom System Indicator This indica tor illuminates when the multiroom system is in operation See page 26 for more information on the multiroom system Night Mode Indicator This indicator lights when the AVR 500 is in the Night mode which preserves the dy
40. cable TV system Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter sup plied with the unit to make the connection 7 Connect the front center and surround speaker outputs 9 to the respective Speakers To assure 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 M any 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 Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that in specifying cable the lower the number the thicker the cable 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 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 electrical contractor who i
41. ce equipment or speakers it is always a good prac tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speak ers that may damage them 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs 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 2 Connect the analog Play Out jacks of a cas sette deck MD CD R or other audio recorder to the Tape In jacks Connect the analog Record In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Out jacks on the AVR 500 3 Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 500 rear panel Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD or LD player s PCM S P DIF output 4 Connect the Coax or Digital Outputs on the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc recorder 5 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals 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
42. de Selector f on the remote and then pressing the A Y buttons on the remote until DOLBY D appears the Main Information Display or in the on screen display Ignore any NO DATA message that may appear 9 Press the Delay button 69 on the remote or front panel The words S DELAY TIME appearin the Main Information Display W 10 Press the A V buttons on the remote once so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display or in the on screen display 11 Press the Set button 12 Press the A W buttons on the remote until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display 13 Press the Set button to enter the setting into the AVR 500 s memory You have now completed the setup adjustment and calibration of the AVR 500 You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home theater listening 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and config uration of the AVR 500 it is simple to operate and enjoy The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver When using the AVR 500 for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch El on the front panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator E Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Pow
43. e contractor External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired optional external power audio power amplifiers may be used with the AVR 500 Connections to these amplifiers are made by using audio interconnect cables connected to both the Preamp Outputs on the rear panel and the audio input jacks of the external amplifiers External Audio Decoder Connection To provide for ultimate flexibility the AVR 500 may be used in conjunction with optional external decoders for digital audio systems other than the AVR 500 s own built in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system If an external decoder is used connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6 Channel Direct inputs making sure to match channels These jacks may also be used for connections to devices such as DVD players or High Definition Television HDTV sets or decoders that feature built in digital surround decoders Although the digital decoding system in the AVR 500 will typi cally provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6 channel input for connec tion to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built in decoder and discrete 6 channel analog outputs 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
44. e decks TV sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other home theater equipment Once the AVR 500 s remote is pro grammed 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 Programming the Remote As shipped from the factory the remote is fully programmed for all AVR 500 functions as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD chang ers CD players and cassette decks In addition by following one of the methods below you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 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 2 Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR 500 remote 3 Press and hold both the Input or Remote Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the Selector button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates 4 Point the AVR 500 s
45. e information Numeric 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 has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD player depending on how the remote has been programmed Macro 1 2 Buttons These buttons are used to recall or enter the programming sequence for a preprogrammed M acro Sequence See page 28 for more information on programming and using Macros OSD Button Press this button to view the on screen displays 1 Light Button Press this button to activate the remote s built in backlight for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room Direct Macro 3 Button This button has two functions Pressing it when the tuner is in use will start the sequence for direct entry of a station s frequency After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys 2 to select a station This button may also be used to store or recall a macro sequence See pages 24 25 for more information on the tuner and page 28 for more information on programming and using Macros 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions Clear Macro 4 Button This button may be used to store and recall a macro it may also be programmed for use with other devices See page 28 for nore information on macros Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons scroll through the
46. e 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 perfo rated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left front and right front 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 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 front left and front right 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 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 Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls
47. ed 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 THEATER Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or 27 3 ms not adjustable stage theater VMAx When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode surround channels delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions STEREO This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right No surround channels channel presentation of two channel stereo programs 22 OPERATION Operation continued from page 21 desired mode EJ E Pal A PZ To select a surround mode using the remote press the Surround Mode Selector and then press the A Y buttons to change the mode As you press the buttons the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display 2 and an individual mode indicator will also light up 9 e II Ell 4 Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use For more information on selecting digital sources see the following section of this
48. elect a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys 2 that correspond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset buttons on the front panel or remote To automatically scan through the stations entered in the preset memory press the Preset Scan button the front panel Operation The tuner will run through the list of preset stations stopping for five seconds at each one Press the button again to stop the scan at your desired station To view a list of the stations entered in the preset memory press the OSD button to bring up the Full OSD screen while the tuner is in use and then press the Memory button D The video display screen will show the first 16 stations that have been preset as shown in Figure 7 MEMORY TABLE FMiD2 7 U 1070 1130 FM 89 90 81 50 FM 95 50 FM106 70 1150 FM105 30 2021 10 b40 1110 FM 94 70 84 70 740 Figure 7 The word simply indicates that sta tion information has been entered and that the memory slot is available To view the remaining stations press the Numeric Keys 2 for a preset number not on the list and the display will change Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 500 is sent to t
49. ening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control EJ and Treble Control to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack EJ n normal operation when the AVR 500 is turned on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However for some installations you may prefer to always have the AVR turn on at a specific setting regardless of the level when the unit was turned off To enter that mode and setting folow these steps 1 Press both of the lt gt Selector Buttons at the same time Note that VFD DIMMER will appear in the Main Information Display 1 2 Quickly release both buttons and then press either one of the lt gt Selector Buttons again and note that VOL DEFAULT will appear in the Main Information Display WJ 3 To have the volume control always turn on at the same level press the Set Button and then release it The Main Information Display will now read Vo1 Set xxDB with the actual number being the current volume level 4 Within five seconds use the Volume Control to set the desired volume level for turn on 5 When the volume level is set press the Set Button twice to return to normal operation To return the Volume Control setting at turn on to the last volume level in use follow these steps 1 Pre
50. er Control on the front panel or the AVR Selector or CD TAPE DVD Input Selector Note that the Power Indicator E will turn 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 Source Selector buttons on the remote D or front panel To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the System Power Control EJ on the front panel or the Power Off Button on the remote Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet will be shut off and the Power Indicator E will turn amber 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 E To program the AVR 500 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button on the remote Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following Sequence 90 80 70 60 50 40 min min min 30 20 10 5 min min 1 nin 3 OFF The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off Note that the front panel display will dim to one half bright ness when the Sleep function is programmed To cancel the Sleep func
51. ernal control compo nents and power amplifiers Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or 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 Cont In jack 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 to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 500 via standard coaxial cable Plug the IR connection cable into the Multiroom jack on the AVR 5005 rear panel If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation the Remote IR Output jack on the rear panel should be connected to IR IN jack on the CD player or cassette deck This will enable the remote room location to control source equip ment functions in addition to the remote room input and volume 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 500 to the remote room two options A and B are available
52. eset 39 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE outlined type indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display Kl number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection letter in a circle indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 500 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR 500 has been cus tom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections With onboard Dolby Digital and DTSt Decoding the AVR 500 deliv ers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 500 to make all of this happen hookup and operation are simple Color
53. ginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typi cal listening session Finally make certain that the Balance Control rd is set to the center 12 o clock position To adjust and calibrate the output levels follow these steps For accurate calibration it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position 1 Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the A W 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration buttons until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display 8 and the PRO LOGIC indicator e lights up 2 Press the Test button on the remote The words T T FL DdB will appear in the Main Information Display and the letters F L will flash once each second NOTE To use the on screen display while making output level adjustments press the OSD button map of the installed Speakers will appear on your video screen Figure 3 and the channel where the test noise should be heard will be indicated by the highlighted lettering As adjustments are made the numbers under the channel location will increase or decrease to show the change from the reference level TEST TONE ir FR CES 0 Sib SR D
54. harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 1999 Harman Kardon Incorporated Printed in China Part 1111 AVR5000M 6311 004 010 AVR 500 Audio Video Receiver OWNER S MANUAL harman kardon AVR 500 DIGITAL DIGITAL SURROUND vD1 02 03 6H AMI FM v TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DEIDIGTAL DEIPROLOGIC DII3STEREO VMAx LOGC7 CM THEATER diis SUR OFF harman kardon Power for the digital revolution AVR 500 Audio Video Receiver Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Operation Basic Operation Using the On Screen Display Source Selection Surround Mode Selection Surround Mode Chart Digital Audio Playback Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment 6 Channel Direct Input Memory Backup Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Programmed Device Functions Macro Programming Volume Punch Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Function List Setup Code Tables TV Setup Code Tables VCR Setup Code Tables CD Setup Code Tables DVD Setup Code Tables DVD LD Setup Code Tables CABLE Setup Code Tables SAT Troubleshooting Guide Processor R
55. he 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 Out 69 or Video 1 in the record mode When a digital audio recorder is connected to the digital outputs you are able to record the digital signal to a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system NOTES The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal or change the format of the digital signal In additonal the digital recorder must be compatible 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 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 Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 500 is established using the Test Tone as outlined on page 18 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure To adjust the output levels using program material first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels us
56. ht Right Right Right Right 18 Digital Select Record Subtitle Exit Exit Exit Exit 1 YV Down Down Down Down Down 20 Delay Open Close Return Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 21 Vid 1 Select Track Direct Sub W 0n 0ff Music Alt 22 6 Ch Select 23 Night Pause Rec Pause Pause Rec Pause 24 Multi Room Stop Stop Stop Stop 25 Vid 2 Select Track Increment Open Close 26 AM FM 27 Transport Reverse Play Reverse 28 Transport Forward Play Play Forward Play Play 29 Vid 3 Select Disk Skip Disk Skip 30 Tuner Mode 31 Tuning Down lt d lt Rev Search Rewind Rev Search Rewind Day 32 Tuning Up gt Fwd Search Fast Forward Fwd Search Fast Fwd Day 33 Memory 34 Preset 4 4 Rev Skip Rev Slow Page 35 Preset P gt Fwd Skip Fwd Slow Page 36 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 37 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 38 3 3 3 3 3 3 39 4 4 4 4 4 4 40 5 5 5 5 5 5 41 6 6 6 6 6 6 42 7 7 7 7 7 7 43 8 8 8 8 8 8 44 9 9 9 9 9 9 45 10 0 0 0 0 0 46 1 Audio Enter Enter Enter 47 Macro 2 Repeat Angle PPV 48 Direct Macro 3 Random Play Chapter 49 Clear Macro 4 10 Clear Bypass Next 50 OSD Program 51 Backlight Info Info 30 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKA 001 167 AMPRO 073 167 ANA 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 112 118 121 AOC 001 004 058
57. ier is in protection mode due to internal problems Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and Speaker ends Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot No sound from any speaker Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or Incorrect surround mode Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner 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 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 To clear the AVR 500 s entire system memory including tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first turn the unit off by pressing and releasing 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Input is monaural Incorrect configuration Stereo or Mono program material Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected Remote sensor is obscured Local interference There is no surround information from mono sources Check speaker mode The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Change remote batteries
58. includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a registered trademark and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic AC 3 and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved TDTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Tt UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon Inc 39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
59. ined by pressing the OSD Button until the Full OSD appears on your video display s screen Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables AC 3 input sources to be 23 OPERATION Operation played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from dis turbing 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 To engage the Night mode press the Night button on the remote and note that the NIGHT mode indicator Y will illuminate in the Information Display and a message will appear on the OSD IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK 1 When the digital playback source is stopped or in a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data will momentarily stop causing a NO DAT A message to be dis played in the Main Information Display or on screen display This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 500 or the source machine The AVR 500 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is avail able and when the machine is in a standard play mode 2 Although the AVR 500 will decode virtually all DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible that some future digital sources may not be com patible with the AVR 500 3 Note that not all digitally encoded program
60. ing the Volume Control EI P If you wish to vary the difference between the left and right chan nels use the Balance Control Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select button and note that FRONT L LEV will appear in the Main Information Display To change the level first press the Set button and then use the Selector buttons Ef or the buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting Adjusting the output level trim is easier when the Full OSD system is used To do this first press the Channel Select Button and then press the OSD button so that the display shows all available speaker positions as shown in Figure 8 Note that there will be a flashing pointer under the FL or front left position When the Set button is pressed to start adjustments the pointer will stop flashing During adjustments the numbers will increase or decrease to indicate the change from the reference level setting MASTER VOLUME 200D8B Figure 8 Once the change has been made press the Set button El and then press the Selector buttons or the a buttons to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the Selector buttons the A Y buttons until S WOOFER LEV appears in the Main Information Display 1 Press the Set button EE when the name of the desired chan
61. keyed connections a backlit programma ble remote control and on screen menus make the AVR 500 easy to use To obtain the maxi mum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensure that con nections to speakers source playback units and other external devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 500 is able to deliver 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 source of information Description and Features The AVR 500 is a full featured A V receiver incorporating a wide variety of listening options In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compatibility with the tens of thousands of movies and television programs encoded with analog surround information In addition Harman Kardon is the only receiver brand to offer Logic 79 to create wider enveloping sound field environments and more defined pans and flyovers Our exclusive VMAx delivers a spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available A total of four audio video inputs each with both composite and S Video as well as three additional audio only inputs are selected through a learning remote control
62. lect the device connected to the DVD Input jacks as the listening and viewing source Video Input Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Video inputs 6 or the front panel Video 3 input E 6 Channel Direct Selector Press this button to select the output of an optional external 6 channel decoder connected to the 6 Ch Direct inputs as the listening source AM FM Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR 500 s input source When it is first pressed the last station tuned will be heard Press it again to change between AM and FM bands Tuning Button 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 V will illumi nate in the Information Display To tune manually tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency 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 and the tuner will automatically scan for the next station with an acceptable signal and then stop fa Preset Scan Press this button to automat ically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR 500 s memory The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next pre
63. lector buttons EE on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown on preceding page When SUR SP SMALL is selected low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround speaker When SUR SP LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs and NO sur round channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output When SUR SP NONE is selected surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right out puts Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic 9 When you have completed your selection for the surround channel press the Set button EX and then press the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EE on the front panel to change the display to 5 SPEAKER 1 Press Set button and then press the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EE on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system Select S U SP ON if a subwoofer is connected to your system Select S U SP OFF if a subwoofer is NOT connected to your system Note that when no subwoofer is selected low frequency sound
64. ll remain on the screen as long as adjustments are being made or for twenty seconds after the last button is pressed to change a setting Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR 500 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings that deter mine which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz Use the SMALL set 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 their ability to reproduce low frequency sounds If you are in doubt as to which cat egory describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer With the AVR 500 turned on follow these steps to configure the speakers 1 Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector the remote followed by the A V buttons until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display Yj and the PRO LOGIC indicator e lights
65. manual To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speak ers only plus the subwoofer if installed and configured press the Surround Off button ET on the front panel or follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display f When the AVR 500 s surround cir cuits are turned off and it is in the Stereo mode the OFF indicator N will illuminate in the Information Display Digital Audio Playback Digital audio such as Dolby Pro Logic is a major advancement over past systems It delivers five discrete channels left front center right front left Surround and right surround Each channel is full range and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition both of the digital sys tems 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 descibed as 5 1 The bass channel is totally separate but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited sound designers have given it that unique designation Dolby Digital Dolby Digital originally known as AC 3 is avail able on DVD and LD discs and is a part of the new high definition television HDTV system Note that an optional external RF demodulator is required to use the
66. me all information must be reentered 25 OPERATION Multiroom Operation The AVR500 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multi room operation with optional remote external InfraRed IR sensors speakers and power amplifiers Although some multi room installa tions will require the services of a specially trained installer it is possible for the average do it yourself hobbyist to install a simple remote room system Installation The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR500 s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier For complete installation instructions for Multiroom use see page 14 Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR500 needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the steps below When making these selections you may use the front panel Information Display or use the On Screen Display System Either the Semi OSD sys tem may be used in which case the choices will appear as a single line display at the bottom of the screen or the full screen display may be used When the Full OSD display system is in use the complete list of choices will appear on the screen To activate the Semi OSD press the OSD button once To activate the Full OSD press the OSD button three times This will turn the Semi OSD on and then off The Full OSD will appear after the third b
67. mote is set to control the TV first press the TV Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time Next press the Volume Up button followed by the AVR Device Control Selector NOTE Should you wish to retum 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 Device Control Selector in steps one and three Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each of the seven Input or Remote Selectors is 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 nor Press either the AVR or the TV Device Control Selector depending on which 1 Press the Input or Remote Selector you wish to reassign and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Control Selector M2 Press the Input or Remote Selector for the function you wish to program into the reassigned button 99 Enter the three digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate Press the same Input or Remote Selector pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection Example To
68. n use The number that appears above the indicator is the number of minutes remaining before the AVR 500 will return to the Standby mode Mute This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR 500 s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button Ej Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level 7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Rear Panel Connections lt Y RJA 7 2 DIGITAL INPUT N A VIDEO JAPE OPTICAL 2 iu 9 9 OPTICAL 1 ANTENNA COAXIAL 2 COAXIAL 1 ka DIGITAL INPUT GND 0 DIGITAL OUTPUT MODEL AVR 500 W E 19060 Hz HARMAN KARDON MONITOR 22 or Ne NORTHRIDGE 2 62 CALIFORNIA USA AC OUTLETS 120v 60H2 TOTAL 150W or 1 5A MAX gj i e 1 9 0 0 06 0 009 O 8 B T is UR ua ms Lom T FRONT CENTER SURROUND Se Q QQle Qe CENTER SL R ML R SL SUBWOOFER 5 e e eee 000101000 RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT SERIAL NO SUBWOOFER SR FR MR FR SR CENTER 6 CH DIRECT M OUT PRE OUT Li SPEAKER 8 Ohms SPEAKER 8 Ohm SPEAKERS 8 Ohms Video 1 Inputs Preamp Outputs Remote IR Input Video 1 Outputs Subwoofer Output Video 2 I
69. namic range of digital program material at low volume levels 61 Preset Number This two digit display indicates the station preset number that is currently in use or that is being entered Preset Indicator This indicator illuminates when a station previously entered into the preset memory is tuned The number that appears below the indicator is the preset station s memory emory uto ono Indicator tereo Indicator uned Indicator ain Information Display Sleep Indicator ute gt co ESESER S e Memory This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory Auto This indicator illuminates when the Auto mode is in use for FM tuning Mono Indicator This indicator illuminates when the tuner has been placed in the monaural mode by pressing the Tune Mode button Set the tuner for mono listening to reduce noise and improve the quality of distant stereo signals Stereo Indicator This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo f Tuned Indicator This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient sig nal strength to provide acceptable listening quality Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status input source surround mode tuner volume level or other aspects of unit s operation Sleep Indicator This indicator is illumi nated when the Sleep function is i
70. nates M2 Press the Delay button The red light under the Input or Remote Selector will blink 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 used to indicate a 0 the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates Point the AVR 500 remote towards the unit to be programmed and press and hold the Surround Mode Selector J orthe Sleep button This will Send out a series of codes from the remote s built in data base with each flash of the red light under the Input or Remote Selector indicating that a code has been sent When the device to be programmed turns off IMMEDIATELY release the Surround Mode or Sleep button Press the Input or Remote Selector again and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry 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 For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here CD eon TAPE _____________ AUX SAT IV ee ae CBL DVD 27 PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE
71. nd zone See page 26 for more information on the Multiroom system Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 500 when processing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button and then using the A buttons to change the setting Press the Set button again to complete the process See page 18 19 for more information P Button Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR s settings Ip Speaker Select Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 500 s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use the A Y buttons to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set button and then select another channel to configure When all adjustments have been completed press the Set button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation See page 16 for more information J Surround Mode Selector Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode After the button has been pressed use the A W buttons to select the desired surround mode See page 21 for more information Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector When the AVR 500 remote is being programmed for the codes of an
72. nel appears in the Main Information Display W and follow the instructions shown earlier to adjust the level 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 twenty seconds the AVR 500 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 using the front panel buttons IE PE A EX or J the remote control and follow the instructions in the steps shown above 6 Channel Direct Input The AVR 500 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional external adapters for formats that the AVR 500 may not be capa ble of processing When an adapter is connected to the 6 Channel Direct Input you may select it by pressing the 6 Ch Input Selector Note that when the 6 Channel Direct Input is in use you may not select a surround mode as the external decoder determines processing In addition there is no signal at the record out puts when the 6 Channel Direct Input is in use Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup System that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is acciden tally unplugged or subjected to a power out age This memory will last for approximately two weeks after which ti
73. nputs AM Antenna Multiroom IR Input TV Monitor Video Outputs FM Antenna Front Speaker Terminals p Remote IR Output DVD Inputs D Center Speaker Terminals 68 Optical Digital Inputs 6 Channel Direct Inputs Surround Speaker Terminals Coaxial Digital Inputs CD Inputs Switched AC Outlet Tape Inputs Multiroom Audio Outputs Unswitched AC Outlet Tape Outputs Q Digital Outputs AC Power Cord NOTE For all video inputs and outputs 6 6 the same number is used to indicate the audio composite video and S Video connec tions related to that input This accounts for the same number appearing in more than one place on the rear panel drawing 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections Video 1 Inputs Connect these jacks to the audio and video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR Video 1 Outputs Connect these jacks to the audio and video RECORD IN jacks of a VCR 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 FM Antenna Connect the supplied indoor or the optional external FM antenna to this terminal DVD Inputs Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of a DVD or LD player to these jacks 6 Channel Direct Inputs If an external digital audio decoder is used connect the ou
74. ntrol diagram pictured on page 29 Note that each button has a number on it 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 9 is the Test Tone but ton for the AVR 500 but it is the Favorite button for many VCRs and Satellite receivers Button number 34 is the Preset Tune Down but ton for the AVR 500 the Reverse Skip button for CD players and the Page Down button for some cable boxes ote that the numbers used to describe the button functions on page 29 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a dif ferent set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 28 PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE Notes on Using the AVR 500 Remote With Other Devices Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reason it is important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many con trols as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check to see if another code set will work with more buttons When a button is pressed on the AVR 500 remote the red light under the Input or Remote Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a par
75. o utilize either digital mode you must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR 500 Connect the digital outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers and CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear panel In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording the ana log outputs provided on digital source equip ment should also be connected to their appro priate inputs on the AVR 500 rear panel 0 connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs on the rear panel when you connect the source s digital outputs When playing a digital source such as DVD first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined in this manual Next select the digital source by pressing the appropriate Digital Input Selector button and then using the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons the front panel to choose either of the two OPTICAL or inputs as they appear in the Main Information Display or on screen display Press the Set button Ej to enter the desired choice When the digital source is playing the AVR 500 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional PCM signal which is the standard output from CD players An indicator will light in the Information Display to confirm the digital signal is Dolby Digital or PCM and if the source is OPTICAL or
76. of the room at or slightly behind the listening position 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 If side wall mounting is not practical the speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position Again they 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 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 in the spot where you will normally sit 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 manufacturer or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room Center Front Speaker P LAAN No more than 24 B Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker A Front
77. other device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 27 for more infor mation on programming the remote Volume Up Down Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR 500 will auto matically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 80 70 60 50 40 min min min min min 30 20 10 5 1 min min min min min OFF Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selectors When the AVR 500 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 27 for more information on programming the remote Installation and Connections 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 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 When making connections to audio sour
78. peakers 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 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 1 Connect a VCR s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks on the rear panel The audio and Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks on the AVR 500 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 In jacks 6 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks 4 Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player satellite receiver cable box or HDTV con verter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs 69 5 Connect the TV Monitor Out jacks on the receiver to the composite or S Video input of your television monitor or video projector 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections NOTE The AVR 500 will accept both standard composite or S Video signals However it will not convert signals from one video format type to the other System and Power Connections The AVR 500 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems ext
79. r a Dolby Digital signal a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Coaxial Digital Inputs Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Control Functions AVR Selector CD Tape DVD Input Selectors Video Remote Selectors Power Off Button Test Tone Mute Buttons Channel Select Button Set Button 4 Button Digital Select 6 Ch Direct Input lt Video Input Selectors D AM FM Tuner Select Tuner Mode Memory Button Numeric Keys Macro 1 2 Buttons OSD Button Light Button Direct M acro Button Clear M acro Button Preset Up Down Tuning Up Down Forward Reverse Transport Buttons Night Mode Multi Room Delay Prev Ch gt Button EID Speaker Select P Surround M ode Selector Volume Up Down Sleep Button NOTE The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices See page 30 for a list of these functions 9089 9 99 o 96998 9909 9 D 10 REM
80. r the Device Control Selector turns on Press the Power button and then press the Sleep button The red light under the Device Control Selector will blink twice to confirm the data entry and then turn off Volume Punch Through The AVR 500 s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control from either the TV or the AVR to operate in conjunction with any of the eight devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR 500 will likely be used as the sound system for TV view ing you may wish to have the AVR s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Either the AVR 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 Programming the Remote 1 Press the Input or Remote Selector for the unit you wish to have associ ated with the volume control and the Mute mal programming steps for either Three Digit entry or Auto Search code entry you must first reassign the button with the following steps button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Selector M2 Press the Volume Up button 99 System s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode Note that the red light under the Device Control Selector will blink twice and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AVR s volume con trol activated even though the re
81. remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric but tons 2 If the unit turns off the correct code has been entered Press the Input or Remote Selector again and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry 5 If the device to be programmed in does NOT turn off continue to enter the three digit code numbers until the equipment turns off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Input or Remote Selector again and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry 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 does the Power control work but that the volume channel and transport controls work as they should If functions do not work properly you may need to use a different remote code 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 that not only the Power control works but 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
82. ress the A or Y buttons to change the output level for the multiroom feed The volume change will appear as a number in dB increments below the 0dB reference level in the front panel Information Display as a lower third Semi OSD message or as the last line in the Full OSD status display 5 Press the Set button to enter the set ting If no further buttons are pressed within five seconds the unit will return to normal operation Multiroom Operation To activate the feed to the remote room press the Multi button on the remote Next press the Set button Press the A Y but tons to turn the multiroom feed on or off When the multiroom system is on the MULTI indicator Y will light in the Information Display and the Main Information Display WJ or OSD will display MUL ROOM ON Press the Set button to enter the setting When the multiroom system is turned on the previously selected input will be fed to the Multi Out jacks on the rear panel The volume will be as set in the previous selection although it may also be adjusted using an optional volume control in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multi Out jacks If an optional IR sensor is located in the remote room and connected to the AVR500 s Multi IR jack B the multiroom system may be turned on or controlled by simply pointing the AVR500 remote or an optional programmable remote that includes codes for
83. rranty The AVR 500 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 a complete status report or option listing on the screen making it easier to view the avail able options The Semi OSD mode uses one line displays only To view the Full OSD screens press the OSD button three times The first press will bring up the Semi OSD mode and the second press will turn the OSD system off the third press will call up the Full OSD display Figure 1 When either OSD mode has been selected a message will appear at the bottom of the screen any time the mode or source is changed First the new mode or source will show and if the source is changed there will also be a con firmation of the mode in use Note that the full screen displays will time out after 20 seconds However the on screen display used with the channel output level adjustments will remain on the screen as long as the settings are being changed This display must be manu ally turned off by pressing the OSD button SOURCE VIDEO SOURCE AUDIO INPUT BITSTREAM IN DIGITAL D VD 1 3 g8 1L1CH PAUDIO SURR MODE DOLBY DIGITAL U ON MULTI ROOM MASTER VOLUME 20DB Figure 1 When making most setup adjustments the full on screen readout may be displayed at any time by pressing the OSD button once The displays wi
84. s 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 500 will auto matically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it 4 When a digital source is playing you may not select any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Dolby 3 Stereo or Theater or Logic 7 5 When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play ing it is not possible to make an analog record ing using the Tape and VCR 1 record outputs However the digital signals will be passed through to the digital audio outputs PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the non compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and Dolby Digital or DTS laser 24 OPERATION discs The digital circuits in the AVR 500 are capable of high quality digital to analog decod ing and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player Connections may be made to either the Optical or Coaxial inputs 69 on the rear panel To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source e 9 CD Next press the Digital Select button and then use the A W buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons El on the front panel until the desired choice of either OPTICAL or COAX appears in the Main Information Display WJ Press the Set button ER
85. s below 100Hz will be sent to the front left and front right speakers provided that the selection in Step 4 has been set to LARGE Otherwise no low frequency sounds will be heard at all This option is notavailable when the front center or surround speakers are set to SMALL 11 When all speaker selections have been made press the Set button to return to normal operation Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 500 as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper direction ality and intensity 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 ambiance 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 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 Before be
86. s familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local build ing codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be cer tain to observe proper polarity Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker Similarly the positive or red wire should be connected to like terminals on the AVR 500 and speaker 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 500 NOTE While most speaker manufacturers 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 assure 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 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 s
87. set station To stop the scan when the desired station is heard press the button again See pages 24 25 for more information on the tuner memory system 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Preset Stations Selector Press this but ton to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory See pages 24 25 for more information on tuner programming Tuner Mode Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator lil will illu minate in the information display and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together Select M ONO for better reception of weak signals I Dolby Digital Selector Press this button to select the Dolby Digital surround mode when lis tening to a program that carries Dolby Digital information See pages 21 24 for more informa tion on surround modes and digital audio E Dolby Pro Logic Selector Press this button to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode when listening to an analog program that is encoded with surround sound informa tion See page 21 23 for more information on surround modes Dolby 3 Stereo Selector Press this but ton to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode This mode is used primarily when a center channel speaker but no surround speakers are installed See pages 22 for more information on s
88. 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 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 Front Panel Controls harman kardon 500 6H ANIM TUNG PE DEIDGTAL DOOPROLOGIC OO3STEREO LOGIC QM THEATER SURR OFF E Main Power Switch System Power Control E Power Indicator EJ Headphone Jack Bass Control Treble Control Balance Control Video 3 Inputs E Tape Selector CD Input Selector RW DVD Input Selector Video Input Selectors E Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR 500 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode
89. ss both of the lt gt Selector Buttons at the same time Note that VF D DIMMER willappear in the Main Information Display WJ 2 Quickly release both buttons and then press either one of the lt gt Selector Buttons again and note that VOL DEFAULT will appear in the Main Information Display 1 3 Press the Set Button 4 Press the lt P gt Selector Buttons until DEFAULT OFF appears in the Main Information Display WJ 5 Press the Set Button twice to retum to normal operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 500 is its ability to reproduce a full multi channel surround sound field from digital Sources analog matrix surround encoded pro grams and standard stereo programs In all a total of eight listening modes are available on the AVR 500 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 as Dolby Surround DTS Stereo or UltraStereo f may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes depending on the source material NOTE Once a program has been encoded with surround information it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are broad
90. stations that have been programmed into the AVR 500 s memory When some source devices such as CD players VCRs and cassette decks are selected using the Device Control Selectors these buttons will normally function as chapter step or track advance Tuning 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 has been pressed so that the AUTO indicator z is illuminated pressing and holding 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 is NOT illuminated pressing these buttons will tune stations in single step increments See page 24 for more information 63 Forward Reverse Transport Buttons These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR but they may be programmed for the forward reverse play operation of a wide variety f CD or DVD players and audio or video cassette recorders See page 27 for more nformation on programming the remote 69 Night Mode Press this button to activate he Night mode This mode is available in spe cially encoded digital sources and it preserves dialog center channel intelligibilty at low volume levels 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6 Multiroom Press this button to activate the Multiroom system or to begin the process of changing the input or volume level for the seco
91. t puts of that decoder to these jacks CD Inputs Connect these jacks to the out put of a compact disc player or CD changer Q Multiroom Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the inputs of an optional audio power amplifier so that the input selected by the multiroom control system will be heard in a remote room Q Digital Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD R or MiniDisc recorder Preamp Outputs If external power ampli fiers are used for any channels connect them to these jacks 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 Multiroom IR Input Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 500 s multiroom control system Front Speaker Teminals Connect the front left right speakers to these terminals D Center Speaker Terminals Connect the center speaker to these terminals Surround Speaker Terminals Connect the surround speakers to these terminals NOTE When making connections to the Speaker Terminals always be certain to maintain correct polarity between the speak er s terminals and those on the AVR by con necting red termianls to red and black terminals to black See page 13 for more infor mation on speaker polarity Switched AC
92. t any time press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote O D or front panel OOH m The front panel Video 3 Inputs EJ may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs 1 and TV Monitor Video Output This permits simultaneously viewing and listening to different sources When a Video Input source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack 6 and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 500 Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the signal Volume Control Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control PT or remote Volume Up Down P buttons When listening in the Stereo mode with the surround circuits off the Balance Control may be used to adjust the relative sound output between the left front and right front speakers To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button B This will inter rupt the output to all speakers and the head phone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the MUTE indicator will light in the Information Display Press the Mute button P again to return to normal operation During a list
93. the distance from the listening viewing position to the surround speakers 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 delay time is figured as 10 525 Thus in this example the delay time for Dolby Digital should be set at five milliseconds 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 NOTE The DTS Logic 7 and Theater modes use a fixed nonadjustable delay time The Dolby Digital M ode also includes a sepa rate 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 the distances are equal no further adjustment is req
94. this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings See pages 18 19 for more informa tion on delay times Digital Input Selector When playing a source that has a digital output press this button to select between the Optical amp and Coaxial 62 Digital inputs See pages 23 24 for more information on digital audio Set Button When making choices during the setup and configuration process press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Information Display KE into the AVR 500 s memory Multiroom Selector Press this button to activate the AVR 500 s Multiroom system See page 26 for complete information on Multiroom operation EE Speaker Select Button Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room See page 16 for more information on setup and configuration E Selector Buttons When you are establish ing the AVR 500 s configuration settings use these buttons to select between the choices avail able as shown in the Information Display EE Information Display This display deliv ers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display ET 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
95. ticular product it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is pro grammed for the button being pushed Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR s remote control Once programmed a macro will send out up to eight different remote codes in a pre determined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system changing devices or other common tasks The AVR s remote can store up to five separate macro command sequences one that is associ ated with the Power Button and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons D e e 1 Press any of the Input or Remote Selectors and the Mute button at the same time until the red light under the Device Control Selector turns on 2 Press the button on the remote that you wish to use for this remote This may be either the Power button or any of the four Macro buttons 62 However it is recommended that to avoid confusion the Power button only be used to enter turn on turn off sequences When you press the button the macro will be programmed to the light under Selector button will blink once 3 Enter up to eight steps for the macro sequence by pressing the Selector button for the device to be controlled and then pressing the button for the actual com mand step Although the m
96. tion press and hold the Sleep Button 6 until the information display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear 20 OPERATION 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 using the front panel Main Power Switch El NOTE All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch Kl for more than two weeks Using the On Screen Display The AVR 500 is equipped with a powerful on screen display system that makes it easy to view the current status of the unit or to have mes sages appear to confirm any functional change Such as a volume increase input source selec tion or surround mode selection Two modes of on screen display are available a Semi OSD mode that only displays a message when some aspect of the operation is changed and a Full OSD mode that displays a complete status report on the unit s current condition Semi OSD In the Semi OSD mode a one line message will appear at the bottom of the screen when changes are made to the unit s operational sta tus to activate the Semi OSD mode press the OSD button once A confirmation message Figure 5 will appear briefly at the bottom of your video display to remind you that this feature is turned on The message will time out and disappear after a few seconds When Semi OSD mode is in use single line messsages will appear at the
97. ttom of the battery compartment 4 Turn the AVR 500 on either by pressing the System Power Control E on the front panel or via the remote by first pressing the AVR Selector or any of the CD Tape DVD selectors on the remote The Power Indicator E will turn green to confirm that the unit is on and the Information Display will also light up Using the On Screen Display When making the following adjustments you may find them easier to make if you use the unit s on screen display system These easy to read displays give you a dear picture of the cur rent status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker delay input or digital selection you are making To view the on screen displays make certain you have made a connection from the TV Monitor Video Out jack on the rear panel to the composite or S Video input of your TV or projector In order to view the AVR s displays the correct video source must be selected on the video display 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the displays on a projection TV it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time As with any video display but particularly with projectors constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently burned into the CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 500 warranty and may not be cov ered by the projector TV set s wa
98. u have completed your selection for the front channel press the Set button and then press A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons 1 on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER a Press the Set button EBI again and use the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EE on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown on preceding page When CEN SP SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the center channel speaker When CEN SP LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel sig nal will be sent to the subwoofer output When CEN SP NONE is 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 7 When you have completed your selection for the center channel press the Set but ton and then press the A V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EE on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER 8 Press the Set button again and then use the A W buttons on the remote or the Se
99. uired 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 If repositioning of the speakers is not possible adjust the center delay time adding one mil lisecond 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 82 suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds System Configuration To set the delay times follow these steps 1 Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector E on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector the remote followed by the Y buttons until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display YJ and the PRO LOGIC indicator e lights up M2 Press the Delay button 609 the remote or front panel The words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display YJ and at the bottom of a video screen when the Semi OSD display is in use To use the on screen display system while making delay adjustments press the OSD
100. urround modes VMAx Mode Selector Press this button to activate the VM Ax mode When only front left and right speakers are installed VM Ax uses proprietary circuits to create a virtual surround sound See pages 22 for more infor mation on VMAx Logic 7 Mode Selector Press this button to activate the Logic 7 modes One press brings up the Logic 7 Cinema mode another press activates the Logic 7 M usic mode When a Stereo source is in use Logic 7 delivers sound to all five speakers creating a multichannel sound field See page 22 for more information on Logic 7 Theater Mode Selector Press this button to activate the Theater mode as an alternate surround mode when stereo sources are in use DTS Selector Press this button to select DTS decoding when listening to an audio or video program that is encoded in the DTS for mat See pages 22 24 for more information on surround modes and digital audio Surround Off Press this button to turn off all surround processing and to listen to a pro gram in traditional stereo from the left front and right front speakers only Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker and headphone outputs of the AVR 500 Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume If the AVR is muted adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition Delay Press
101. use the SAT button to operate a second VCR first press the SAT Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time until the red light glows under the SAT button Press the VCR button followed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the SAT button again gap 777 harman kardon CGO C2 C3 C41 COO O O IS 34 35 Le Le AVR 500 29 PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE Function List No Button Name CD Tape Aux DVD TV VCR CBL SAT 1 AVR Selector 2 CD Selector Power On 3 Tape Selector 4 Aux DVD Selector Power On 5 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On Off Power On Off Power On Off Power On Off 6 Sleep CDP Select Skip Fwd Channel Channel Channel 7 Volume Up Input Level Up Skip Rev Vol Up Vol Up Vol Up Vol Up 8 Mute Mute 9 Test Input Select Fav Fav 10 Surround Select CDR Select Channel Channel Channel Channel 11 Volume Down Input Level Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 12 Channel Select Title Guide Guide Guide Guide 13 A Up Up Up Up Up 14 Speaker Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 15 Left Left Left Left Left 16 Set Enter Select Select Select Select 17 gt Rig
102. utton press Once you have determined which if any OSD system to use setup and operation of the multi room system is simple 1 Press the Multi button to initiate the multiroom system If the Semi OSD system is engaged a message will appear at the bot tom of the screen If the Full OSD system is engaged the complete multiroom menu Figure 9 will be shown on the video display Press the Set button within twenty seconds to enter the multiroom menus 26 MULTIROOM OPERATION PMULTI MULTI ROOM ON INPUT TAPE DVD VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO TUNER MULTI MULTIROOM LEVEL 20 DB MUTE Figure 9 2 Press the A or Y buttons to turn the multiroom system on or off as indicated by the front panel Information Display message the Semi OSD message or the change in the highlighted video in the Full OSD screen Press the Set button to enter the settings 3 Press the Y Button to move to the input settings Press the Set button to change the input source Press the A V buttons to select the desired input When the input source you wish to send to the remote room location appears on the front panel Information Display in the lower screen Semi OSD message or is highlighted in reverse video in the Full OSD listing press the Set button to enter the selection 4 Press the Y Button to move to the multilevel setting Press the Set button if you wish to change the output level Within twenty seconds p
103. vel adjustment 49 lt Button This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR Digital Select Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs 69 to a source See page 23 for more information on using digital inputs D 6 Ch Direct Inputs Press this button to select the component connected to the 6 Ch direct Input as the source Video Input Selectors Press this button to select one of the video inputs as the listening and viewing source AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select this AVR s tuner as the listening choice Pressing this button when a tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands Tuner 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 goes out pressing the Tuning buttons will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use press ing this button when a station s signal is weak will change to monaural reception as indicated by the MONO indicator E See page 24 for more information Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR 500 s preset memory After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator e will flash you then have five seconds to enter a present memory location using the Numeric Keys See pages 24 25 for mor

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