Harman Kardon AVR 500 User Manual Page 1

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9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSRear Panel Connections¡ Video 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks tothe audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.™ Video 1 Outputs: C

● ●●●●●10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSRemote Control FunctionsVID1VID2VID3 TUN-MAM/FM6 CH.T/VGUIDECH.MEMORYDIRECTAVR 500CLEARNIGHTMULTI-ROOMONatkmobceggln

●●11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSRemote Control FunctionsIMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 500’s remotemay be programmed to control up to eightdevices, including th

● ● ● ● ● ● v Clear/Macro 4 Button:This button maybe used to store and recall a macro; it may alsobe programmed for use with other devices. (See

System InstallationAfter unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections t

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallation and ConnectionsNOTE: The AVR 500 will accept both standard(composite) or S-Video signals. However, it will

15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationWhen all audio, video and system connectionshave been made, there are a few configurationadjustments that m

● System SetupOnce the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps inthe setup process are to program the AVR 500’sbass m

17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configuration4. Press the ⁄/¤buttons g on theremote or the Selector buttons 34onthe front panel until either LARGE orSMA

buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears inthe Main Information Display V andthe PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up.2. Press the Test button e on the remote.The

AVR 500 Audio/VideoReceiverOWNER’S MANUAL AVR 500CDTAPE DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM PRESET SCAN TUN MODE VMAxLOGIC 7 C/MTHEATER SURR. OFFPRESETT

● ● ● 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationTo set the delay times, follow these steps:1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logicmode by pressin

20 OPERATIONOperationBasic OperationOnce you have completed the setup and config-uration of the AVR 500, it is simple to operateand enjoy.The followin

21 OPERATIONOperationMain Information Display V will nowread VFD FULL.• Within five seconds, press either of the Selector Buttons34to choose either ha

22 OPERATIONOperationMODEDOLBY DIGITALDTSDOLBY PRO LOGICLOGIC 7 CLOGIC 7 MDOLBY 3 STEREOTHEATERVMAxSTEREOFEATURESAvailable only with digital input sou

23 OPERATIONOperation(continued from page 21)desired mode (ÓÔÒÚ.To selecta surround mode using the remote, press theSurround Mode Selector ,and thenp

24 OPERATIONOperationplayed back with full digital intelligibilty whilereducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.This prevents abruptly loud trans

25 OPERATIONOperation The tuner will run through the list of presetstations, stopping for five seconds at each one.Press the button again to stop the

26 MULTIROOM OPERATIONMultiroom OperationThe AVR500 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multi-room operation with o

27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the RemoteThe AVR 500 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s function

28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the RemoteProgrammed Device FunctionsOnce the AVR 500’s remote has been pro-grammed for the codes of other device

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS3 Introduction4 Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front Panel Controls7 Front Panel Information Display8 Rear Panel Connections10 Remo

29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the Remote1. Press the Input or Remote Selectorbc for the unit you wish to have associ-ated with the volume contr

30 SETUP CODESFunction List No. Button Name CD Tape Aux (DVD) TV VCR CBL SAT1 AVR Selector2 CD Selector Power On3 Tape Selector4 Aux/DVD Selector Po

31 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: TVManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADMIRAL 072 081 161AKAI 001 167AMPRO 073 167ANAM 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 11

32 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: TV (continued)Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberJC PENNEY 004 008 024 030 065 101 143 160JENSEN 013JVC 034 038 070

33 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: TV (continued)Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberREALISTIC 007 019 047RUNCO 072 169SAMPO 001 004 058SAMSUNG 004 101

34 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: VCRManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 034ANAM 031 103AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 043BROKSONIC 035 037 129CANON 028 0

35 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: VCRManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberOPTONICA 053 054PANASONIC 070 133 140PENTAX 004 020 031 063PHILCO 031 034 067P

36 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: CDSetup Code Tables: DVDManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADCOM 062 042AIWA 187 170AKAI 202 195CARVER 003 167 041 1

37 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: DVD/LDSetup Code Tables: CABLEManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberDAEWOO 024DENON 030GOLDSTAR 027KENWOOD 025MAGNAVOX

38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETroubleshooting GuideSYMPTOMUnit does not function whenPower Switch is pushed Display lights, but no sound or pictureUnit turn

3 INTRODUCTIONIntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 500 you are about to begin many years oflisten

39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSTechnical SpecificationsAudio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07

4 SAFETY INFORMATIONSafety InformationImportant Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 500 has been designed for use with120-volt AC

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS1 Main Power Switch: Press this button toapply power to the AVR 500.When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standb

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLSFront Panel Controls8 Video 3 Inputs:These audio/video inputsmay be used for temporary connection of videogames, camcorders,digi

7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAYFront Panel Information DisplaySLEEP TUNEDSTEREOAUTOMONO PRESETSURR. OFFMUTEPCM THEATERLOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 MVMAx3-S

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSRear Panel ConnectionsSWITCHEDTOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX.UNSWITCHEDTOTAL 100W or 1A MAX.(120V.60Hz)TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAXMOD