Harman Kardon DVD Player AVR 500 User Manual

250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797

www.harmankardon.com

Printed in China Part #1111-AVR500OM

6311-004-010

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AVR 500 Audio/VideoReceiver

Introduction

Safety Information

Unpacking

Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Information Display

Rear Panel Connections

10 Remote Control Functions

13 Installation and Connections

15 System Configuration

20 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

26 Multiroom Operation

27 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

38 Troubleshooting Guide

38 Processor Reset

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

1– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

a– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

¡– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

å– (letter in a circle) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 DTS† 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

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.

The AVR 500’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon high-current design

technologies to meet the wide dynamic range

of any program selection.

Description and Features

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.

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 7^®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.

Television broadcasts.

■ Onboard Dolby Digital and

DTS Decoding

While complex digital systems are hard

at work within the AVR 500 to make all of this

happen, hookup and operation are simple.

Color-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.

■ 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

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 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.

■ 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 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

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Safety Information

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as possible.

ference to radio communication. However, there

is no guarantee that harmful interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 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.

Installation Location

■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, be certain that the shelf and

any mounting hardware can support the

weight of the product.

If you have any questions about the voltage

requirements for your specific model, or about

the line voltage in your area, contact your selling

dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

■ 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.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power

cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-

mend that extension cords be used with this

product. As with all electrical devices, do not

run power cords under rugs or carpets or place

heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords

should be replaced immediately with cords

meeting factory specifications.

■ 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.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

■Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an

AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the

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

any considerable length of time, disconnect the

plug from the AC outlet.

■Avoid moist or humid locations.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause

this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly

over them.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

Cleaning

Unpacking

There are no user-serviceable components

inside this product. Opening the cabinet may

present a shock hazard, and any modification

to the product will void your guarantee. If water

or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire

or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

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

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

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-

ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,

aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other

volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive

cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal

parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect your new receiver during shipment were

specially designed to cushion it from shock and

vibration. We suggest that you save the carton

and packing materials for use in shipping if you

move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

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

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts

may be stored in the same manner. Packing

materials that cannot be collapsed should be

saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

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.

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

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class-B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable

TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

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Front Panel Controls

¯˜

AVR 500

Volume

Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay

COAX

DIGITAL

Set

TAPE

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3

6 CH

AM/ FM

TUNING

PRESET SCA

PRESET

TUN MODE

DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO

VMAx LOGIC 7 C/ M THEATER

SURR. OFF

Mute

Bass

Treble

Balance

VIDEO 3

Power

Phones

Min

Max

Min

Max

Video

Audio

5 6 7

@ #$ % ^ &

9)!

*(ÓÔ  ÒÚ Û

Ùı

1Main Power Switch

#6-Channel Direct Selector

$AM/FM Selector

%Tuning Button

^Preset Scan

&Preset Stations Selector

*Tuner Mode

(Dolby Digital Selector

ÓDolby Pro Logic Selector

ÔDolby 3 Stereo Selector

VMAx mode Selector

ÒLogic 7 Mode Selector

ÚTheater Mode Selector

ÛDTS Selector

ÙSurround Off

ıMute

ˆVolume Control

˜Delay

2System Power Control

3Power Indicator

4Headphone Jack

5Bass Control

6Treble Control

7Balance Control

8Video 3 Inputs

¯Digital Input Selector

˘Set Button

¸Multiroom Selector

33 Speaker Select Button

34 Selector Buttons

35 Information Display

36 Remote Sensor

9Tape Selector

)CD Input Selector

!DVD Input Selector

@Video Input Selectors

to turn on the AVR 500; press it again to turn

the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator

1 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, as indicated by the amber LED 3sur-

rounding the System Power Control 2.

This button MUST be pressed in to operate the

unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use

of the remote control, this switch should be

pressed until it pops out from the front panel

so that the word “OFF” may be read at the

top of the switch.

5Bass 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.

surrounding the switch

when the unit is on.

will turn green

3Power 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.

6Treble 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.

7Balance Control: Turn this control to

change the relative volume for the front

left/right channels.

4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR 500’s output through a pair of

headphones. Be certain that the headphones

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

that the main room speakers will automatically

be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

NOTE: In normal operation this switch is left in

the “ON” position.

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround

modes this control should be at the midpoint

or “12 o’clock” position.

2System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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Front Panel Controls

8Video 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 @.

&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.)

ÙSurround 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.

*Tuner Mode: Press this button to select

the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the

STEREO mode a Stereo indicator Twill 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 MONO for better

reception of weak signals.

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the speaker and headphone outputs of

the AVR 500.

9Tape Selector: Press this button to select

the device connected to the Tape In jacks f

as the listening source.

ˆVolume 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.

)CD: Press this button to select the device

connected to the CD Input jacks ¶as the

listening source.

!DVD Input Selector: Press this button to

select the device connected to the DVD Input

jacks ∞as the listening and viewing source.

˜Delay: Press 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.)

(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.)

@Video Input Selectors: Press one of

these buttons to select a source connected to

the rear panel Video inputs ¡a, or the front

panel Video 3 input 8.

¯Digital Input Selector: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this

button to select between the Optical dand

Coaxial eDigital inputs. (See pages 23–24

for more information on digital audio.)

ÓDolby 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.)

#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.

˘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 35,, into the

AVR 500’s memory.

ÔDolby 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 surround modes.)

$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.

¸Multiroom Selector: Press this button

to activate the AVR 500’s Multiroom system.

(See page 26 for complete information on

Multiroom operation.)

%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 Uwill illumi-

VMAx Mode Selector: Press this button

to activate the VMAx mode. When only front

left and right speakers are installed, VMAx

uses proprietary circuits to create a virtual

surround sound. (See pages 22 for more infor-

mation on VMAx.)

33 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.)

nate in the Information Display 35

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.

ÒLogic 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 Music 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.)

34 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 35,.

35 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.)

^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 preset 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.)

ÚTheater Mode Selector: Press this button

to activate the Theater mode as an alternate

surround mode when stereo sources are in use.

36 Remote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals

from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

area and do not block or cover it unless an

external remote sensor is installed.

ÛDTS 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.)

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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Front Panel Information Display

X W

V U T S R Q

PRESET

NIGHT

STEREO

MEMORY

SLEEP

TUNED

MONO AUTO

MUTE

COAX

OPT

ANALOG

DIGITAL

PCM

PRO LOGIC

STEREO

VMAx

LOGIC 7 C

THEATER

LOGIC 7 M

MULTI

SURR. OFF

ACoax Source

BDigital Source Input Number

COptical Source

DAnalog Source Indicator

EPCM Indicator

FDolby Digital Indicator

ITheater Mode Indicator

QMemory

RAuto

JLogic 7 Mode Indicators

KDTS Mode Indicator

LSurround Off

MMultiroom System Indicator

NNight Mode Indicator

OPreset Number

SMono Indicator

TStereo Indicator

UTuned Indicator

VMain Information Display

WSleep Indicator

XMute

GAnalog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators

HVMAx Mode Indicator

PPreset Indicator

minates to show that the Theater mode is in use.

ACoax Source: This indicator illuminates

when a digital source is in use via a connection

to the Coaxial Digital inputs e.

QMemory: This indicator flashes when

entering presets and other information into the

tuner’s memory.

JLogic 7 Mode Indicators: These indica-

tors illuminate when the Logic 7 mode is in

use. LOGIC7Cappears for the Cinema ver-

sion of Logic 7, LOGIC7Mappears for the

Music version of Logic 7.

BDigital 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 Aand Optical

Source Cindicators to show which form of

digital signal is in use.

RAuto: This indicator illuminates when the

Auto mode is in use for FM tuning.

SMono 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.

KDTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illumi-

nates when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

LSurround Off: This indicator illuminates

when the surround processing has been dis-

abled by pressing the Surround Off button

Ù. When this indicator is lit, the AVR 500 will

play traditional stereo sound using the front-left

and front-right speakers only.

COptical Source: This indicator illuminates

when a digital source is in use via a connection

to the Optical Digital input d.

TStereo Indicator: This indicator illuminates

when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

DAnalog Source Indictor: This indicator

illuminates when an analog input source is in use.

UTuned Indicator: This indicator illuminates

when a station is being received with sufficient sig-

nal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

MMultiroom System Indicator: This indica-

tor illuminates when the multiroom system is in

operation. (See page 26 for more information

on the multiroom system.)

EPCM 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.

VMain Information Display: This display

shows messages relating to the status, input

source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or

other aspects of unit’s operation.

NNight Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights when the AVR 500 is in the Night mode,

which preserves the dynamic range of digital

program material at low volume levels.

FDolby Digital Indicator: This indicator

illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is

being played.

WSleep Indicator: This indicator is illumi-

nated when the Sleep function is in use. The

number that appears above the indicator is

the number of minutes remaining before the

AVR 500 will return to the Standby mode.

GAnalog Dolby Surround Mode

Indicators: These indicators illuminate when

one of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround

modes is in use.

OPreset Number: This two-digit display

indicates the station preset number that is

currently in use, or that is being entered.

XMute: This indicator illuminates to remind

you that the AVR 500’s output has been

silenced by pressing the Mute button ıf.

Press the Mute button again to return to the

previously selected output level.

PPreset 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.

HVMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-

minates to show that the VMAx mode is in use.

ITheater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-

7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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Rear Panel Connections

e d c

™∞ ·

b a¡

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO

MODEL NO. AVR 500

HARMAN KARDON

OPTICAL

AC 120V 60 Hz

TAPE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

OPTICAL

NORTHRIDGE

CALIFORNIA, USA

VIDEO

VIDEO 2

™

COAXIAL 2

COAXIAL 1

ANTENNA

AC OUTLETS

(120V.60Hz)

VIDEO

VIDEO 1

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX

OUT

DVD

OUT

DVD

GND

UNSWITCHED

TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX.

(75Ω)

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

∞

OUT

COAXIAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

SL SUB WOOFER

CENTER

MULTI IN

SWITCHED

TOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX.

RIGHT

LEFT

CENTER

RIGHT

LEFT

SERIAL NO.

CENTER

SUB WOOFER SR

6 CH. DIRECT

MULTI OUT

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS 8 Ohms

SPEAKER 8 Ohm

SPEAKERS 8 Ohms

•

‹

›

ﬂ

‡

‚

ﬁ

⁄¤

¡Video 1 Inputs

™Video 1 Outputs

£AM Antenna

¢FM Antenna

∞DVD Inputs

§6-Channel Direct Inputs

¶CD Inputs

•Multiroom Audio Outputs

ªDigital Outputs

‚Preamp Outputs

⁄Subwoofer Output

¤Multiroom IR Input

‹Front Speaker Terminals

›Center Speaker Terminals

ﬁSurround Speaker Terminals

ﬂSwitched AC Outlet

‡Unswitched AC Outlet

°AC Power Cord

·Remote IR Input

aVideo 2 Inputs

bTV Monitor Video Outputs

cRemote IR Output

dOptical Digital Inputs

eCoaxial Digital Inputs

fTape Inputs

gTape Outputs

NOTE: For all video inputs and outputs ¡ ™

∞ a b, 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.

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Rear Panel Connections

¡Video 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.

⁄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.

· 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 1 Outputs: Connect these jacks to

the audio and video RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR.

¤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.

£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.

a 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.

‹ Front Speaker Teminals: Connect the

front left/right speakers to these terminals.

bTV 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.

¢FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

the optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

›Center Speaker Terminals: Connect the

center speaker to these terminals.

∞DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio

outputs and composite video output of a DVD

or LD player to these jacks.

ﬁSurround Speaker Terminals: Connect

the surround speakers to these terminals.

cRemote 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.

NOTE: When making connections to the

Speaker Terminals ‹ ›ﬁ 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.

§6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external

digital audio decoder is used, connect the out-

puts of that decoder to these jacks.

¶CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-

put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

dOptical 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 either a Dolby Digital signal,

a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

•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.

ﬂSwitched AC 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 2.

e 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.

‡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.

ªDigital Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the matching digital input connector

on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

fTape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

NOTE: The power consumption of the device

plugged into each of these outlets ﬂ‡

should not exceed 100 watts.

‚Preamp Outputs: If external power ampli-

fiers are used for any channels, connect them to

these jacks.

gTape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

°AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to a

nonswitched AC wall output.

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aAVR Selector

bCD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors

cVideo Remote Selectors

dPower Off Button

eTest Tone

fMute

⁄ ¤

Buttons

hChannel-Select Button

iSet Button

‹

Button

kDigital Select

l 6-Ch. Direct Input

mVideo Input Selectors

nAM/FM Tuner Select

oTuner Mode

pMemory Button

qNumeric Keys

rMacro 1/2 Buttons

sOSD Button

tLight Button

uDirect/Macro Button

vClear/Macro Button

wPreset Up/Down

xTuning Up/Down

yForward/Reverse Transport Buttons

zNight Mode

T/V

GUIDE

CH.

`Multi-Room

Delay/Prev. Ch.

●

›

Button

Speaker Select

●

Surround Mode Selector

Volume Up/Down

Sleep Button

●

NIGHT

MULTI-ROOM

●

6 CH.

VID1

VID2

VID3

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.

AM/FM

TUN-M

MEMORY

DIRECT

CLEAR

AVR 500

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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 ab

cthat 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.

eTest 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.)

nAM/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.

fMute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 500 or TV set being controlled,

depending on which device has been selected.

oTuner 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 Rgoes

out, pressing the Tuning buttons xwill

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 S. (See page 24 for

more information.)

When the AVR 500 remote is being programmed

to operate another device, this button is pressed

with the Device Control Selector button b

cto 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

pMemory Button: Press this button to enter

a radio station into the AVR 500’s preset memory.

After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator

Qwill flash; you then have five seconds to

enter a present memory location using the

Numeric Keys q. (See pages 24–25 for

more information.)

It is also important to remember that many of

the buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

using the Device Control Selectors. The descrip-

tions shown here primarily detail the functions

of the remote when it is used to operate the

AVR 500. (See page 29 for information about

alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

mode, first press the SURR/CH

button

●

Next press these buttons to scroll up or down

through the list of surround modes that appear in

the Information Display 35.. 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

qNumeric 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.

aAVR 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.

Delay button

has been pressed.

●

hChannel-Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR 500’s

output levels to an external source. Once this

⁄ ¤

bCD/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 aagain to

operate the AVR’s functions with the remote.

button is pressed, use the

buttons gto

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

rMacro 1–2 Buttons: These buttons are

used to recall or enter the programming

sequence for a preprogrammed Macro

sequence. (See page 28 for more information

on programming and using Macros.)

⁄ ¤

Set button i, followed by the

buttons

again, to change the level setting. (See page 25

for more information.)

iSet 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 level

adjustment.

sOSD Button: Press this button to view the

on-screen displays.

tLight Button: Press this button to activate

the remote’s built-in backlight for better

legibility of the buttons in a darkened room.

cVideo 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.

‹

Button: This button is used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of

the setup procedures for the AVR.

uDirect/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 qto

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.)

kDigital Select: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs d eto a source.

(See page 23 for more information on using

digital inputs.)

NOTE: As any of these buttons is pressed, it

will briefly flash red to confirm your selection.

dPower 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.

l6-Ch. Direct Inputs: Press this button to

select the component connected to the 6-Ch.

direct Input §as the source

m Video Input Selectors: Press this button

to select one of the video inputs as the listening

and viewing source.

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vClear/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.)

`Multiroom: Press this button to activate

the Multiroom system or to begin the process

of changing the input or volume level for the

second zone. (See page 26 for more information

on the Multiroom system.)

Selector b. 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 infor-

mation on programming the remote.)

wPreset Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, these buttons scroll through the 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

bc, these buttons will normally function

as chapter step or track advance.

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons

to raise or lower the system volume.

●

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

⁄ ¤

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:

iand then using the

buttons gto

change the setting. Press the Set button again

to complete the process. (See page 18–19 for

more information.)

xTuning 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 ohas been pressed so that the AUTO

indicator Ris 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 Ris NOT illuminated, pressing

these buttons will tune stations in single-step

increments. (See page 24 for more information.)

min

›

min

Button: Press this button to change a

●

OFF

setting or selection when configuring many of the

AVR’s settings.

Press and hold the button for two seconds to

turn off the Sleep mode setting.

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

⁄ ¤

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV when the TV is selected

using the Device Control Selectors bc.

has been pressed, use the

buttons gto

select the channel you wish to set up. Press the

Set button iand 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.)

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.)

yForward/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

of CD or DVD players, and audio or video-

cassette recorders. (See page 27 for more

information on programming the remote.)

Surround Mode Selector: Press this

●

button to begin the process of changing

the surround mode. After the button has

⁄ ¤

zNight Mode: Press this button to activate

the Night mode. This mode is available in spe-

cially encoded digital sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low

volume levels.

been pressed, use the

buttons g 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

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Installation and Connections

System Installation

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

(75 ohm) connection ¢. The FM antenna may

be an external roof antenna, an inside powered

or wire lead antenna or a connection from a

cable TV system. Note that if the 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.

or surround-left and surround-right speakers,

even if the speakers are a different distance

from the AVR 500.

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.

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.

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.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs ‹›ﬁ to the respective

speakers.

When making connections to audio source

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.

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. Many brands of cable are avail-

able and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the

receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal

preferences and other factors. Your dealer or

installer is a valuable resource to consult in

selecting the proper cable.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output ⁄to the line-level input

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

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If

you are using a powered subwoofer that does

not have line-level input connections, follow the

instructions furnished with the speaker for con-

nection information.

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.

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.

Video Equipment Connections

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

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

the Tape In jacks f. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Out jacks gon the AVR 500.

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.

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.

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.

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 demay 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.

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 is familiar

with the NEC and/or the applicable local build-

ing codes in your area.

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 a.

4. Connect the Coax or Digital Outputs ªon

the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital

input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

3. Connect the analog audio and video

outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the

DVD jacks ∞.

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.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied

with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the

AM and GND screw terminals £.

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 de.

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

5. Connect the TV Monitor Out bjacks on

the receiver to the composite or S-Video input

of your television monitor or video projector.

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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.

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.

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 exceed 150 watts.

System and Power Connections

NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have

signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to

assure automatic operation at the remote room.

The AVR 500 is designed for flexible use with

multiroom systems, external control compo-

nents and power amplifiers.

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.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or

The Switched ﬂoutlet 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.

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 ·.

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.

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 cto the Remote In

jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible

equipment.

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-voltage contractor.

The Unswitched ‡outlet will receive power

as long as the unit is plugged into a powered

AC outlet.

Multiroom IR Link

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!

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 500’s rear panel.

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.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source

equipment is part of the main room installation,

the Remote IR Output jack con 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.

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.

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:

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-

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

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System Configuration

Center Front Speaker

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.

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.)

No more

than 24"

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

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.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

TV or Projection Screen

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

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur

when a sound moves across mismatched

front-channel speakers.

Surround speakers should be placed on the side

walls 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.

Center Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center-channel

speaker in use and your viewing device, place

the center speaker either directly above or

below your TV, or in the center behind a perfo-

rated front-projection screen.

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.

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

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.

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.

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.

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.

At least 6 inches from ceiling

At least 2 feet

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System Setup

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 warranty.

Speaker Configuration

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.

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 LARGEsetting if the speakers for a

particular position are traditional full-range

loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing

sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALLset-

ting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite

speakers that do not reproduce sounds below

100Hz. Note that when “small” speakers are

used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce

low-frequency sounds. Remember that the

“large” and “small” descriptions do not refer

to the actual physical size of the speakers, but

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.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 500 to

begin these final adjustments.

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.

1. Plug the Power Cable °into an

unswitched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1in 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 3 will turn amber, indicating

that the unit is in the Standby mode.

To view the Full-OSD screens, press the OSD

button sthree 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).

3. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in

the remote as shown. Be certain to follow

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

on the bottom of the battery compartment.

With the AVR 500 turned on, follow these steps

to configure the speakers:

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.

1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic

mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic

Selector Óon the front panel or by

pressing the Surround Mode Selector

⁄ ¤

31 on the remote, followed by the

●

buttons guntil PROLOGICappears

in the Main Information Display Vand

the PRO LOGIC indicator Glights.

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 ·.

4. Turn the AVR 500 on either by pressing the

System Power Control 2on the front

panel, or via the remote by first pressing the

AVR Selector aor any of the CD/Tape/

DVD selectors bon the remote. The Power

Indicator 3will turn green to confirm that

the unit is on, and the Information Display

35will also light up.

2. Press the Speaker button

33 on the

remote or front panel. The words FRNT

SPEAKERwill appear in the Main

Information Display V.

If you are using the on-screen display sys-

tem, a display will appear indicating the

status of each speaker (Figure 2).

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

SOURCE

INPUT

:DIGITAL

:DVD

:OPT

:3/2

BITSTREAM

1CH

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 clear 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.

SURR.

MULTI

MASTER

MODE

ROOM

:DOLBY

DIGITAL

:OFF ON

MODE

:DOLBY

PRO

LOGIC

FRONT

SP :LARGE

SMALL

CENTER

SP:LARGE

NONE

VOLUME:Ð20DB

SURR

SPK

:LARGE

NONE

SMALL

SUBWOOFER:OFF

Figure 1

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When making most setup adjustments, the full

on-screen readout may be displayed at any

time by pressing the OSD button sonce.

The displays will 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.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain

you have made a connection from the TV

Monitor Video Out jack bon 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.

Figure 2

3. Press the Set button i 31 and note

›

that the pointer will stop flashing.

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⁄ ¤

center-channel information will be sent to

the left- and right-front channel outputs.

when no subwoofer is selected, low-

frequency sounds 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.

4. Press the

buttons g on the

remote or the Selector buttons 34on

the front panel until either LARGEor

SMALLappears, matching the type of

speakers you have at the left-front and

right-front positions, as described by the

definitions shown on preceding page.

7. When you have completed your selection

for the center channel, press the Set but-

⁄ ¤

ton i 31, and then press the

buttons gon the remote or the

Selector buttons 34 on the front

panel to change the display to SUR

SPEAKER.

When SMALLis 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.

11. When all speaker selections have been

made, press the Set button i 31 to

return to normal operation.

8. Press the Set button i 31 again, and

⁄ ¤

then use the

buttons gon the

remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the

front panel to select the option that best

describes your system based on the speaker

definitions shown on preceding page.

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.

When LARGEis 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.

When SUR SPSMALLis 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.

NOTE: To use the On-Screen Display sys-

tem, press the OSD button sonce. The

selected speaker option will appear in

highlighted video. The selection will

change in response to the steps outlined

on these pages.

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.

When SUR SPLARGEis 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.

5. When you have completed your selection for

the front channel, press the Set button i

⁄ ¤

31, and then press the

buttons g

on the remote or the Selector buttons 34

on the front panel to change the display to

CEN SPEAKER.

When SUR SPNONEis 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.

6. Press the Set button i 31 again, and

⁄ ¤

use the

buttons gon the remote,

or the Selector buttons 34 on the front

panel, to select the option that best

describes your system based on the speaker

definitions shown on preceding page.

9. When you have completed your selection

for the surround channel, press the Set

⁄ ¤

Before beginning 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 7 is set to the center

“12 o’clock” position.

When CEN SP SMALLis 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.

button i 31, and then press the

buttons gon the remote or the

Selector buttons 34 on the front panel

to change the display to S-WSPEAKER.

10. Press the Set button i 31, and then

⁄ ¤

press the

buttons g on the

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:

remote or the Selector buttons 34 on

the front panel to select the option that

best describes your system.

When CEN SPLARGEis 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.

Select S-W SPONif a subwoofer is

connected to your system.

1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic

mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic

Selector Óon the front panel or by

pressing the Surround Mode Selector

⁄ ¤

When CEN SP NONEis selected, no

signals will be sent to the center-channel

output. The receiver will operate in a

“phantom” center-channel mode and

Select S-W SPOFFif a subwoofer is

NOT connected to your system. Note that

31 on the remote, followed by the

●

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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.

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 10–5=5. Thus, in

this example, the delay time for Dolby

Digital should be set at five milliseconds.

buttons guntil PRO LOGIC appears in

the Main Information Display V and

the PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up.

2. Press the Test button eon the remote.

The words T-T FL 0dBwill appear

in the Main Information Display V, and

the letters FLwill flash once each second.

5. Continue to adjust the individual speakers

until they all have the same volume. Note

that adjustments should be made with the

⁄ ¤

buttons gon the remote or the

Selector buttons 34 on the front panel

only, NOT the main volume controls. Then

press the Set button i 31 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: To use the on-screen display while

making output level adjustments, press the

OSD button s. A 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.

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 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.

MODE

TEST

TONE

NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7 and Theater modes use

a fixed, nonadjustable delay time.

6. When you have adjusted the outputs so

that all channels have the same level, press

the Test Tone button eon the remote

to complete the adjustment.

The Dolby Digital Mode 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.

Delay Settings

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VOLUME:Ð20

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.

Figure 3

3. At this point, the test noise will begin to

circulate among all the speakers in a clock-

wise rotation.

If the distances are equal, no further adjustment

is required and the center delay should be set to

zero. If the distance to the front speakers is

greater than the distance to the center speaker,

you may wish to reposition the speakers by

moving the front-left and front-right speakers

closer to the listening position or the center

speaker further away from the listening position.

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 1and check the speaker wiring

to make certain that each speaker is con-

nected to the correct output terminal.

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.

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 10–8=2, suggesting an optimal

center delay of 2 milliseconds.

To resynchronize the front and surround chan-

nels, follow these steps:

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 (FLin the

display) speaker as a reference, press the

⁄ ¤

1. Measure the distance from the listening/

viewing position to the front speakers.

2. Measure the distance from the listening/

viewing position to the surround speakers.

buttons gon the remote or the

Selector buttons 34 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

3. Subtract the distance to the surround speak-

ers from the distance to the front speakers.

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To set the delay times, follow these steps:

6. Before setting the center-channel delay

time, make certain that a digital source has

been selected. If a digital source is playing,

COAXAor OPTICALCwill

appear in the Information display V,

along with the DIGITALindicator F.

If a digital source is already connected and

1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic

mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic

Selector Óon the front panel or by

pressing the Surround Mode Selector

⁄ ¤

31 on the remote, followed by the

●

buttons guntil PROLOGICappears

in the Main Information Display Vand

the PRO LOGIC indicator Glights up.

playing, press the Delay button ˜

that the words C DELAY TIME

●

appear in the Main Information Display

35 and proceed to step #10. If a digital

source is not playing, follow steps 6

through 10.

2. Press the Delay button

˜on

the remote or front panel. The words

S DELAY TIMEwill appear in the

Main Information Display Vand at the

bottom of a video screen when the Semi-

OSD display is in use.

7. Press the Set button i 31

8. Select the Dolby Digital mode either by

pressing the front panel Dolby Digital

Selector (or by pressing the Surround

To use the on-screen display system while

making delay adjustments, press the OSD

button s until the full-screen menu

shown in Figure 4 appears on the screen.

Mode Selector 31 on the remote, and

●

⁄ ¤

then pressing the

buttons gon the

remote until DOLBY Dappears in the

Main Information Display Vor in the

on-screen display. Ignore any “NO

MODE:DOLBY

PRO

LOGIC

DATA” message that may appear.

9. Press the Delay button

˜ on the

SURROUND:20

remote or front panel. The words S

DELAY TIMEappear in the Main

Information Display V.

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VOLUME:Ð20

⁄ ¤

10. Press the

buttons gon the remote

once, so that C DELAY TIME

appears in the Main Information Display

Vor in the on-screen display.

Figure 4

3. Press the Set button i 31

11. Press the Set button i 31

4. Adjust the delay time by pressing the

⁄ ¤

buttons gon the remote or the

⁄ ¤

12. Press the

buttons gon the

Selector buttons 34 on the front panel

until the delay time figure calculated using

the formula entered above appears in the

display.

remote until the desired delay time for

the center channel appears in the display.

13. Press the Set button i 31 to enter

the setting into the AVR 500’s memory.

5. If only analog sources will be used, no

adjustment is needed for the center-channel

delay. In that case, press the Set button

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.

31 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.

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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

view OSD items and video at the same time you

must use the Semi-OSD mode.

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:

front panel Main Power Switch

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).

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is

left turned off with the Main Power Switch

for more than two weeks.

• When using the AVR 500 for the first time, you

Using the On-Screen Display

must press the Main Power Switch

on the

front panel to turn the unit on. This places the

unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

SOURCE

INPUT

:VIDEO

:ANALOG

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.

amber color of the Power Indicator . Once

the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening

session by pressing the System Power Control

SURR.

MULTI

MASTER

MODE

ROOM

:DOLBY

PRO

LOGIC

on the front panel or the AVR Selector a

or CD/TAPE/DVD Input Selector b. Note

:OFF

VOLUME:Ð17

that the Power Indicator

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 m

Figure 5

9)!@#$

nor front panel

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

SOURCE

INPUT

:DIGITAL

:DVD

Semi-OSD

:OPT

:3/2

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 sonce. 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.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session, simply press the System Power

Control 2on the front panel or the Power

Off Button don the remote. Power to any

equipment plugged into the rear panel

BITSTREAM

1CH

SURR.

MULTI

MASTER

MODE

ROOM

:DOLBY

DIGITAL

:OFF ON

VOLUME:Ð20DB

Switched AC Outlet ﬂwill be shut off and

the Power Indicator 3will turn amber.

Figure 6

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

it is actually placing the system in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator 3.

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.

When Semi-OSD mode is in use, single-line

messsages will appear at the 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 program the AVR 500 for automatic turn-

off, press the Sleep Button 33 on the

remote. Each press of the button will increase

the time before shut down in the following

sequence:

The Full-OSD system may be turned off by

pressing the OSD button sonce.

To turn off the Semi-OSD mode after it has been

activated, simply press the OSD button s

once. When the OSD OFFmessage

Display Brightness

min

OFF

In the normal, factory default setting , the front

panel Information Display 35 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:

appears, the on-screen displays are deactivated.

The sleep time will be displayed in the

Information Display and it will count down until

the time has elapsed.

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

sthree 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

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 function, press and hold the

Sleep Button

display returns to normal brightness and the

Sleep indicator numbers disappear.

• Press both

Selector Buttons 34 at

the same time. Note that VFD DIMMER

will appear in the Main Information Diaplay V.

until the information

• Quickly release both buttons, and then

press and release the Set Button ˘. The

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Main Information Display Vwill now

read VFD FULL.

the Mute button fıagain to return to

normal operation.

Buttons 34. again and note that VOL

DEFAULT will appear in the Main

Information Display V.

• Within five seconds, press either of the

Selector Buttons 34 to choose either half

brightness, as indicated by the display VFD

HALF, or completely off with the display

blank. You may cycle through all of the options

• During a listening session you may wish to

adjust the Bass Control

and Treble

3. Press the Set Button i 31

Control

to suit your listening tastes or

room acoustics.

4. Press the Selector Buttons 34. until

DEFAULT OFFappears in the Main

Information Display V.

by continually pressing the

Selector

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

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

Buttons 34..

into the front-panel Headphone Jack

5. Press the Set Button i 31 twice to

• When the desired brightness setting is reached,

return to normal operation.

Press Set Button 31 twice to return to normal.

• In 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:

Surround-Mode Selection

Source 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.

• To select a source at any time, press any of

the Source Selector buttons on the remote

9)!@

b m nor front panel

• The front-panel Video 3 Inputs

may be

1. Press both of the

Selector

used to connect a device such as a video game

or camcorder to your home entertainment

system on a temporary basis.

Buttons 34. at the same time. Note that

VFD DIMMERwill appear in the

Main Information Display V.

Selection of a surround mode is based on per-

sonal taste, as well as the type of program

source material being used. For example, motion

pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one

of the major surround-encoding processes, such

• When an audio source is selected the last

video input used remains routed to the Video

Outputs 1 ™and TV Monitor Video

Output b. This permits simultaneously

viewing and listening to different sources.

2. Quickly release both buttons, and then

†

press either one of the

Selector

as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo

Buttons 34. again and note that VOL

DEFAULTwill appear in the Main

Information Display V.

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-

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.dolb y .com.

• When a Video Input source is selected, the

video signal for that input will be routed to the

TV Monitor Video Output jack band 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.

3. To have the volume control always turn on

at the same level, press the Set Button

iand then release it. The Main

Information Display will now read Vol

Set Ð xxDB, with the actual

number being the current volume level.

Volume Control

4. Within five seconds, use the Volume

Control ˆ to set the desired volume level

for turn on.

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front-panel Volume Control ˆor

remote Volume Up/Down

buttons.

5. When the volume level is set, press the

Set Button i 31 twice to return to

normal operation.

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 VMAx

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, VAMx or Theater modes.

• When listening in the Stereo mode, with the

surround circuits off, the Balance Control 7

may be used to adjust the relative sound output

between the left-front and right-front speakers.

• To return the Volume Control setting at

turn on to the last volume level in use, follow

these steps:

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs

press the Mute button fı. 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 X will

light in the Information Display 35. Press

1. Press both of the

Selector Buttons

34. at the same time. Note that VFD

DIMMERwill appear in the Main

Information Display V.

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)

2. Quickly release both buttons, and then

press either one of the

Selector

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

DOLBY DIGITAL

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

up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects

channel.

Center: 0 ms – 5 ms

Surround: 0 ms –15 ms

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.

DTS

Delay not adjustable

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.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

15 ms – 30 ms

Initial Setting = 20 ms

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.

LOGIC 7 C

LOGIC 7 M

Delay time not adjustable

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

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

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

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

but no surround speakers.

DOLBY 3 STEREO

No surround channels

THEATER

VMAx

Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or

stage theater.

27.3 ms (not adjustable)

No surround channels

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

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

center and surround positions.

No surround channels

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

channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.

STEREO

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demodulator is required for use with DTS-

encoded laser discs.

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 For PCM Eand if the source is

desired mode (ÓÔÒÚ. To select

a surround mode using the remote, press the

Surround Mode Selector

DTS

, and then

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.

⁄ ¤

press the

buttons gto change the

mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround

mode name will appear in the Main

Information Display V, and an individual

mode indicator will also light up F G H I

J K.

Cor

COAX

OPTICAL

Digital Status

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 de.

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 Vor on-screen display

will change to show the input source and

digital type (OPTICALor COAX). When a

source with digital encoding is playing, the

input source name will appear in the

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 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 Ù

on the front panel, or follow the instructions

shown above for using the remote until SURR

OFFappears in the Main Information

Display V. When the AVR 500’s surround cir-

cuits are turned off, and it is in the Stereo mode,

the SURR OFFindicator Lwill illuminate

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.

Information Display or on-screen display, fol-

lowed by a numeric key indicating the type and

number of channels being decoded as follows:

in the Information Display 35

3/2.1: This message appears when a

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.

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.

Selecting a Digital Source

To 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

d e. 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 (e.g.,

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).

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.

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.

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

⁄ ¤

The current status of the AVR may also be

obtained by pressing the OSD Button s

until the Full-OSD appears on your video

display’s screen.

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator

is required to use the 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 d e of the AVR 500. No

using the

buttons gon the remote or

the Selector buttons 34on the front panel to

choose either of the two OPTICALor

COAXIALinputs, as they appear in the

Main Information Display Vor on-screen

display. Press the Set button i˘to enter

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables AC-3 input sources to be

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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.

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.

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 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 MONOindi-

cator Sis illuminated, tap the Tuning button

Connections may be made to either the Optical

or Coaxial inputs deon the rear panel.

To engage the Night mode, press the Night

button zon the remote and note that the

NIGHTmode indicator Nwill illuminate in

the Information Display and a message will

appear on the OSD.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

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

the Digital Select button ¯kand then

⁄ ¤

xto advance one frequency increment at

a time, or press and hold it to locate a specific

station. When the TUNED indicator Uillumi-

nates, the station is properly tuned and should

be heard with clarity.

use the

buttons gon the remote or the

Selector buttons 34 on the front panel until

the desired choice of either OPTICALor

COAXappears in the Main Information

Display V. Press the Set button i31 to

enter the desired choice.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON

DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the Direct button u, and then pressing

the Numeric Keys

that correspond to the

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 DATAmessage to be dis-

played in the Main Information Display V

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.

station’s frequency. The desired station will

automatically be tuned.

When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indi-

cator Ewill 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.

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

ountil the STEREO

indicator Tgoes out.

Preset Tuning

Tuner Operation

Up to 30 stations may be stored in the

AVR 500’s memory for easy recall using the

front-panel controls or the remote.

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.

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.

To enter a station to the memory, first tune the

station using the steps outlined above; then:

1. Press the Memory button pon the

remote. Note that MEMORY indicator Qwill

illuminate and flash in the Information Display.

3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs

contain full 5.1 channel audio. Consult the pro-

gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser

disc to determine which type of audio has been

recorded on the disc. The AVR 500 will auto-

matically sense the type of digital surround

encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM button

the tuner as an input.

nto select

nagain to

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys qcorresponding to the location where

you wish to store this station’s frequency.

2. Press the AM/FM button

switch between AM and FM so that the desired

frequency band is selected.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any

additional stations to be preset.

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.

3. Press the Tune Mode button

to select manual or automatic tuning.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously

entered in the preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys qthat correspond to the

desired station’s memory location.

When the AUTO indicator Ris 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.

5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-

ing, it is not possible to make an analog record-

ing using the Tape gand VCR 1 ™record

outputs. However, the digital signals will be

passed through to the digital audio outputs ª.

• To manually tune through the list of stored

preset stations one by one, press the Preset

buttons &won the front panel or remote.

When the MONO indicator Sis illuminated,

the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at

each frequency increment in the selected band.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-

compressed digital audio system used for

compact discs and Dolby Digital or DTS laser

• To automatically scan through the stations

entered in the preset memory, press the

4. To select stations press the Tuning button

x. When the AUTO indicator Ris

Preset Scan button

on the front panel.

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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.

• 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.

Once the change has been made, press the Set

button i31 and then press the Selector

⁄ ¤

buttons 34 or the

buttons

to select

the next output channel location that you wish

to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press

Output-Level Trim Adjustment

⁄ ¤

• To view a list of the stations entered in the

preset memory, press the OSD button sto

bring up the Full-OSD screen while the tuner is

in use and then press the Memory button

p. The video display screen will show the

first 16 stations that have been preset, as

shown in Figure 7.

the Selector buttons 34or the

buttons

until S-WOOFER LEVappears in the

Main Information Display V.

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 a

selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the

output level for the subwoofer can only be

adjusted using this procedure.

Press the Set button i31 when the name

of the desired channel appears in the Main

Information Display V, and follow the

instructions shown earlier to adjust the level.

MEMORY

TABLE

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.

1:FM102. 70

2:FM

4:AM

6:FM

94. 70

1130

3:AM

5:FM

7:FM

9:AM

1070

89. 90

95. 50

790

To adjust the output levels using program

material, first set the reference volume for the

front-left and front-right channels using the

Volume Control ˆ 32 . If you wish to vary

the difference between the left and right chan-

nels, use the Balance Control 7.

91. 50

8:FM106. 70

10:AM 1150

12:FM101. 10

14:AM 1110

16:NONE

11:FM105. 30

13:AM

15:FM

640

98. 70

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

Figure 7

Once the reference level has been set, press

the Channel Select button

and note that

(ÓÔÒ

panel buttons

Ú or

The word NONE simply indicates that no sta-

tion information has been entered and that the

memory slot is available. To view the remaining

stations, press the Numeric Keys qfor a

preset number not on the list, and the display

will change.

FRONT L LEVwill appear in the Main

Information Display V. To change the

level, first press the Set button i31, and

then use the Selector buttons 34 or the

⁄ ¤

the remote control and follow the instructions in

the steps shown above.

6-Channel Direct Input

buttons

to raise or lower the level.

DO NOT use the volume control, as this will

alter the reference setting.

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

Tape Recording

Adjusting the output-level trim is easier when

the Full-OSD system is used. To do this, first

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 500 is

sent to the record outputs. This means that any

program you are watching or listening to may

be recorded simply by placing machines con-

nected to the outputs for Tape Out gor

Video 1 ™in the record mode.

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 i 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.

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.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

the digital outputs ª, you are able to record

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

digital recording system.

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 time all information

must be reentered.

NOTES:

MODE:

DOLBY

PRO

LOGIC

• 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.

S-W

MASTER

VOLUME:Ð20DB

Figure 8

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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.

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 •.

MULTI

ROOM

OFF

TAPE

INPUT:

DVD

VIDEO

TUNER

MULTI

LEVEL:

Ð20

MULTIROOM

MUTE:

OFF

If an optional IR sensor is located in the remote

room and connected to the AVR500’s Multi IR

jack ¤, the multiroom system may be turned

on or controlled by simply pointing the AVR500

remote, or an optional programmable remote

that includes codes for 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.

Figure 9

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.

⁄

2. Press the or buttons gto 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 ito enter the settings.

Multiroom Setup

3. Press the Button gto move to the input

settings. Press the Set button ito change

the input source. Press the

gto 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 ito enter the selection.

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.

⁄ ¤

buttons

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 dor the System

Power Control 2on 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

⁄ ¤

4. Press the Button gto move to the

multilevel setting. Press the Set button i

if you wish to change the output level.

Within twenty seconds, press the or

buttons gto 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.

To activate the Semi-OSD, press the OSD button

sonce. To activate the Full-OSD, press the

OSD button sthree times. This will turn the

Semi-OSD on and then off. The Full-OSD will

appear after the third button press.

⁄

button i. Press the

buttons g so

that the MULTI indicator Min the Infor-

mation Display 35 goes out, and the Main

Information Display Vor OSD will display

MUL ROOM OFF. Press the Set button

ito enter the setting and turn the unit off.

Once you have determined which, if any, OSD

system to use, setup and operation of the multi-

room system is simple.

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 `.

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 iwithin twenty

seconds to enter the multiroom menus.

5. Press the Set button ito 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 i. Press the

but-

tons gto turn the multiroom feed on or off.

When the multiroom system is on, the MULTI

indicator Mwill light in the Information

Display 35, and the Main Information

Display Vor OSD will display MUL

ROOM ON. Press the Set button ito

enter the setting.

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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, cassette 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.

code numbers until the equipment turns off.

At this point, the correct code has been

entered. Press the Input or Remote

Selector bcagain and note that the

red light will flash twice before going dark

to confirm the entry.

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 code, or enter a code via the

Direct Code Entry method.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates

properly. Keep in mind that many manufac-

turers use a number of different combina-

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

certain that not only 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.

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.

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.

7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product does

not appear in the tables in this manual, or

if not all functions operate properly, try

programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

1. Press and hold both the Input or Remote

Selector bcfor the type of product

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

Mute button fat 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 illuminates.

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

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. 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. Press the Delay button k. The red light

under the Input or Remote Selector b

cwill 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 are used to indicate a “0”.

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

the AVR 500 remote.

2. Press the Input or Remote Selector b

cfor the type of product to be entered

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

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 illuminates.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into

the AVR 500 remote.

3. Press and hold both the Input or Remote

Selector bcfor the type of product

to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute

button fat the same time. Hold both

buttons until the red light under the

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.

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.

3. Point the AVR 500 remote towards the

unit to be programmed, and press and

hold the Surround Mode Selector

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

. This will

or the Sleep button

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

bcindicating that a code has been

sent. When the device to be programmed

turns off, IMMEDIATELY release the

CD ______________ TAPE ______________

AUX ______________ SAT ______________

TV ______________ VCR ______________

CBL ______________DVD ________________

4. Point the AVR 500’s remote towards the unit

to be programmed, and enter the first three-

digit code number using the Numeric but-

tons q. If the unit turns off, the correct

code has been entered. Press the Input or

Remote Selector bcagain, and note

that the red light will flash twice before

going dark to confirm the entry.

Surround Mode or Sleep button.

4. Press the Input or Remote Selector

bcagain, 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

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Programming the Remote

Programmed Device Functions

Notes on Using the AVR 500 Remote With

Other Devices.

button bcwill blink once to confirm

each button press as you enter commands.

Once the AVR 500’s remote has been pro-

grammed for the codes of other devices, press

the appropriate Input or Remote Selector

bcto 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.

• 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.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power

On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,

press the Mute button f. DO NOT press the

actual Power button.

4. When the eight steps have been entered,

press the Sleep button

to enter the

When operating a device other than the

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 500

remote, the red light under the Input or

Remote Selector bcfor the product

being operated should flash briefly. If the

Device Control Selector flashes for some but

not all buttons for a particular product, it

does NOT indicate a problem with the

remote, but rather that no function is pro-

grammed for the button being pushed.

commands. The red light under the Input

or Remote Selectors bcwill blink

and then turn off.

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 Mode selector buttons also func-

tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down

buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or

cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is

printed directly on the remote. 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.

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 aand Mute buttons f

until the red light comes on under the AVR

button. Next, press the Mute button fto

enter the Power command for the AVR. Press

the TV Device Control Selector cto

select the TV mode, and then press the

Mute button fagain, to select TV Power.

Finally, press the CBL Device Control

Selector cfollowed by the Mute button

fto select Cable Power. Press the Sleep

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 d, and four more

that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons

ruv.

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

control diagram pictured on page 29. Note that

each button has a number on it.

button

to enter the commands.

After following these steps, each time you

press the Power button d, 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 bcand the Mute

button fat the same time until the red light

under the Device Control Selector turns on.

Press the Power button dand then press

1. Press any of the Input or Remote

Selectors bcand the Mute button

fat the same time until the red light

under the Device Control Selector turns on.

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.

2. Press the button on the remote that you

wish to use for this remote. This may be

either the Power button dor any of the

four Macro buttons ruv. 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 b

cwill blink once.

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:

Note 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.

3. Enter up to eight steps for the macro

sequence by pressing the Selector button

bcfor the device to be controlled and

then pressing the button for the actual com-

mand step. Although the macro 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

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1. Press the Input or Remote Selector

bcfor the unit you wish to have associ-

ated with the volume control and the Mute

button fat the same time until the red

light illuminates under the Device Selector.

mal programming steps for either Three-Digit

entry or Auto Search code entry, you must first

reassign the button with the following steps:

1. Press the Input or Remote Selector

bcyou wish to reassign and the Mute

button fat the same time until the red

light illuminates under the Device Control

Selector.

2. Press the Volume Up button

3. Press either the AVR aor the TV Device

Control Selector c, depending on which

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.

2. Press the Input or Remote Selector

bc for the function you wish to

program into the reassigned button.

3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific

model you wish the reassigned button to

operate.

Example: To have the AVR’s volume con-

trol activated even though the remote is set

to control the TV, first press the TV Device

Control Selector bcand the Mute

button fat the same time. Next, press the

4. Press the same Input or Remote Selector

bcpressed in Step 1 once again to

store the selection.

Volume Up button

, followed by the

AVR Device Control Selector a.

Example: To use the SAT button to operate

a second VCR, first press the SAT Device

Control Selector cand the Mute

button fat 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.

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a

Volume Punch-Through, you will need to repeat

the steps shown above. However, press the same

Device Control Selector in steps one and three.

Reassigning Device-Control

Selectors

Although each of the seven Input or Remote

Selectors bcis 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-

AVR 500

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Function List

No. Button Name

Tape

Aux (DVD)

VCR

CBL

SAT

AVR Selector

CD Selector

Tape Selector

Aux/DVD Selector

Power Off

Sleep

Volume Up

Mute

Test

Power On

Power Off

CDP Select

Input Level Up

Power Off

Skip Fwd

Skip Rev

Power On/Off

Channel +

Vol Up

Power On/Off

Vol Up

Power On/Off

Channel +

Vol Up

Power On/Off

Channel +

Vol Up

Mute

Input Select

CDR Select

Input Level Down

Fav

10 Surround Select

11 Volume Down

12 Channel Select

Channel –

Volume Down

Guide

Channel –

Volume Down

Guide

Channel –

Volume Down

Guide

Title

Guide

⁄

14 Speaker

Intro Scan

Left

Enter

Left

Select

Right

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Left

Select

Right

Exit

Left

Select

Right

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Music

Left

Select

Right

16 Set

ﬁ

ﬂ

Right

18 Digital Select

Record

Subtitle

Down

Return

Sub W On/Off

Exit

Down

Prev Channel

Alt

20 Delay

Open/Close

Track Direct

21 Vid 1 Select

22 6 Ch Select

23 Night

24 Multi Room

25 Vid 2 Select

26 AM/FM

Pause

Stop

Track Increment

Rec/Pause

Stop

Pause

Stop

Open/Close

Rec/Pause

Stop

27 Transport Reverse

Play Reverse

28 Transport Forward Play

Play Forward Play

Disk Skip

Play

29 Vid 3 Select

Disk Skip

30 Tuner Mode

31 Tuning Down ﬁﬁ Rev Search

Rewind

Fast Forward Fwd Search

Rev Search

Rewind

Fast Fwd

Day –

Day +

32 Tuning Up ﬂﬂ

33 Memory

Fwd Search

34 Preset ‡ﬁ

35 Preset ﬂ·

Rev Skip

Fwd Skip

Rev Slow

Fwd Slow

Page –

Page +

46 Macro 1

47 Macro 2

48 Direct/Macro 3

49 Clear/Macro 4

50 OSD

Time

Audio

Angle

Chapter

Clear

Enter

PPV

Enter

Repeat

Random Play

+ 10

Bypass

Info

Program

51 Backlight

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Setup Code Tables: TV

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ADMIRAL

AKAI

AMPRO

ANAM

AOC

072

001

073

043

001

058

043

001

043

004

043

054

143

001

004

177

062

024

001

007

028

043

004

164

129

164

081

167

054

004

002

161

055

058

003

056

112

004

080 104 108

112 118 121

CANDLE

CAPEHART

CENTRONIC

CITIZEN

CLASSIC

CONCERTO

CONTEC

CRAIG

CROWN

CURTIS MATHES

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DWIN

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

FISHER

FUNAI

FUTURETECH

GOLDSTAR

HITACHI

INFINITY

INKEL

002

051

003

004

101 143

004

055

143

101

103

143

111

114 127 143

143

004

057

043

005

028

043 047 048

051 096 143

151

155

153 154 155

008

106

007

009

110

010

034

112

011

056 073 074

113 119 127

012 023 075

091 130 144

143

143 158 163

160 161

JBL

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Setup Code Tables: TV (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

KENWOOD

KLOSS

KTV

LUXMAN

LXI

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MEMOREX

METZ

004

013

034

001

002

043

004

007

001

004

088

001

088

004

001

015

001

019

034

001

004

144

004

034

004

001

008

024

030

083

065

101 143

160

038

070

059

143

070

154

015

003

164

007

052

004

081

022

160

059

164

060 061

063 064 127 164

072

024

MGA

004

042

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

NAD

NEC

OPTONICA

PANASONIC

PHILCO

024

004

025

019

081

056

003

018

143

160

058

056

019

004

040

062

042

101

109

056

146

024

040

130 134

080

004

023

164

024

005

025

056

038

135

059 060

059 093

176

063 064 127 143 164

164

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PROSCAN

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

161

143

167

171

173

047

023

127

024

143

056

065 074

144 152 156 160 161

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Setup Code Tables: TV (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

REALISTIC

RUNCO

SAMPO

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SCOTT

SEARS

SHARP

SIGNATURE

SONY

SOUNDESIGN

SUPRE MACY

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

TATUNG

TECHNICS

TECHWOOD

TENIKA

007

072

001

004

007

004

072

070

003

002

001

052

081

056

034

004

002

172

004

015

143

008

146

174

004

072

019

169

004

101

020

028

007

014

047

058

127

021

043

015

019

133

033

048

028

022

143

053

143

030

028

160

057 082

143 175

094

160

143

143 160

085

004

126

028

139

043

003

059

060

063

064 127

164

062

080

003

004

040

028

062

043

101

072 101

TERA

TMK

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNIVERSAL

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDIKRON

VIDTECH

WARDS

YAMAHA

YORK

ZENITH

030

009

008

073

009

095

019

103

028

060 061

063

064 072

074 164

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Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

AIWA

ANAM

034

031

012

035

028

108

001

031

007

108

012

034

059

006

131

001

034

031

132

004

012

018

031

004

043

012

014

034

001

031

012

101

027

031

001

045

004

034

024

012

043

103

023

037

031

AUDIO DYNAMICS

BROKSONIC

CANON

CAPEHART

CRAIG

CURTIS MATHES

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

129

043

129

040

041

010

135

017

043

065

108

111

023

053

017

138

008

025

153

009

027

010

107

101

043

101

046

029

109

063

055

031

144

137

060

034

147

150

130

035

036

037

046

101

FISHER

FUNAI

063

136

012

045

026

072

020

034

040

GO VIDEO

GOLDSTAR

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

INSTANTREPLAY

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

KENWOOD

LLOYD

012

031

034

043

048

150

152

LXI

004

034

031

009

041

067

017

067

069

034

068

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MARTA

MATSUI

MEI

MEMOREX

MGA

MINOLTA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

MULTITECH

NEC

NORDMENDE

030

010

046

020

040

034

023

014

059

031

051

048

034

059

040

061

053

142

072

101

134

139

046

043

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Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

OPTONICA

PANASONIC

PENTAX

PHILCO

PHILIPS

PILOT

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PULSAR

QUARTZ

RCA

REALISTIC

RICO

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

053

070

004

031

101

004

108

072

014

004

001

058

017

043

001

017

001

031

024

001

034

031

034

010

043

034

031

034

006

004

040

012

048

012

040

001

012

034

054

133

020

034

140

031 063

067

054 067 101

021

048

020

008

034 040 041 107 109 140 144 147

010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101

040

048

007

037

004

054

107 109 113 115 124

135

010 014 040 134

129 131

SANYO

SCOTT

SEARS

SHARP

008 009 010 014 017 020 081 101

SHINTOM

SONY

SOUNDESIGN

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

TATUNG

TEAC

TECHNICS

TEKNIKA

THOMAS

TMK

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC

WARDS

009

034

031 052 056 057 058

059 067

043

070

034

101

008

101

017 059 082 131

034

046 141

004

034

048

017 024 031 034 040 053 054 131

043

056 058 072 080 101

YAMAHA

ZENITH

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Setup Code Tables: CD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

ADCOM

AIWA

AKAI

CARVER

DENON

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

KENWOOD

MARANTZ

MONDIAL

NAD

NAKAMICHI

ONKYO

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PIONEER

REALISTIC

RCA

062

187

202

003

205

047

022

007

107

147

215

217

038

049

068

010

181

012

013

166

225

062

068

012

042

170

195

167

226

033

136

055

044

041 135

138 139 050 203

208 001

163

002

023 137

072 142

005

218

168

085

219

030

020

187

150

051

112

097

131

200

054

174

102

SHARP

SHERWOOD

SONY

TEAC

TECHNICS

YAMAHA

066 031

115 119

126 133

015 182

008 060

024

093

081

Setup Code Tables: DVD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

DENON

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROSCAN

RCA

SAMSUNG

SONY

001

010

012

002

003

012

004

005

006

011

007

008

009

012

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

JVC

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Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

DAEWOO

DENON

024

030

027

025

026

032

021

026

GOLDSTAR

KENWOOD

MAGNAVOX

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

RCA

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SHARP

020

031

032

023

025

022

021

025

033

034

029

028

SONY

TECHNICS

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

Setup Code Tables: CABLE

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

Remote Control Model

PIONEER

AMERICAST

JERROLD

PIONEER

SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC

TOCOM

ZENITH

001

005

006

007

002

003

004

010

008

009

BR-200

RT-J22 (CFT2200)

RT-J550C

BR-95

RT-P81/82

RT-S6X/USV86

RT-T7/T8

MN2500

RT-ZPMV

Setup Code Tables: SAT

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

001

006

001

003

013

002

005

001

004

008

009

ECHOSTAR

HITACHI

HUGHES

PANASONIC

PRIMESTAR

RCA

SONY

TOSHIBA

UNIDEN

012

010

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when

Power Switch is pushed

• No AC Power

• 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

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

are secure

• Volume control is down

• Press Mute button

• Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but Front-Panel

Display does not light up

• Display brightness is turned off.

• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

on page 20 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver and

speaker ends

No sound from any speaker;

Light around power switch is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is monaural

• Incorrect configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources

• Check speaker mode

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

information from nonencoded programs

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR selector

• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

• Local interference

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or

severe AC line interference that has corrupted

the memory or microprocessor.

the Main Power Switch 1so that it pops

Processor Reset

out from its normal recessed position. Next,

press and hold the AM/FM $and the Dolby

Pro Logic Óbuttons while pushing in the

Main Power Switch 1to 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.

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or

the displays seem abnormal, the cause may

involve the erratic operation of the system’s

memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

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.

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.

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

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Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

87.5–108MHz

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Mono/Stereo 0.3/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 65dB

80dB

80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

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

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

90dB

Front L&R channels:

Tuner Output Level

1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV

70 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

AM Tuner Section

Center channel:

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

520–1710kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, 30dB

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

Surround channels:

70 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High Level)

200mV/47 kohms

95dB

Video Section

Video Format

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

NTSC

Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding

(Pro Logic, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

40dB

Video Frequency

Response

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

55dB

General

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 120V/60Hz

78W idle, 694W maximum

(2 channels driven)

10Hz–100kHz

±45 Amps

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

Dimensions (Max)

Width

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

17.3 inches (440mm)

6.5 inches (165mm)

17.1 inches (435mm)

34 lb (15.4 kg)

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

Height

Depth

Weight

Rise Time

Slew Rate

40V/µsec

Depth measurement 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

†

DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

††

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.

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