User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR500

[. . . ] 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www. harmankardon. com © 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Printed in China Part #1111-AVR500OM 6311-004-010 AVR 500 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 500 Volum Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select COAX DIGITAL Delay Set TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO VMAx LOGIC 7 C/M THEATER SURR. OFF Power Phones Bass Treble Balance VI Min Max Min Max L R Video ® Power for the digital revolution. TM AVR 500 Audio/Video Receiver 3 4 4 5 7 8 10 13 15 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 30 31 34 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Operation Basic Operation Using the On-Screen Display Source Selection Surround Mode Selection Surround Mode Chart Digital Audio Playback Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Memory Backup Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Programmed Device Functions Macro Programming Volume Punch-Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Function List Setup Code Tables: TV Setup Code Tables: VCR Setup Code Tables: CD Setup Code Tables: DVD Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD Setup Code Tables: CABLE Setup Code Tables: SAT Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset 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 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! [. . . ] When SUR SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround-channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround speaker. When SUR SP LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround-channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. When SUR SP NONE is selected, surround-sound information will be split between the front-left and front-right outputs. 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. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the Set button i 3 , and then press the / / ¤ 1 buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 3 on the front panel 4 to change the display to S-W SPEAKER. Press the Set button i 3 , and then 1 press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons 3 on 4 the front panel to select the option that best describes your system. Note that when no subwoofer is selected, lowfrequency 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. This option is notavailable when the front, center or surround speakers are set to SMALL. When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button i 31 to return to normal operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 500, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper directionality and intensity. IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance, a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall. Before 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 typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 7 is set to the center "12 o'clock" position. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 31 31 q on the remote, followed by the / / ¤ 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display V and the PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up. [. . . ] 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 bc you wish to reassign and the Mute button f at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Control Selector. 1 2. Press the Input or Remote Selector bc for the function you wish to program into the reassigned button. Enter the three-digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate. [. . . ]