Harman-Kardon AVR 500 User Manual

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/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

AVR 500

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display

8 Rear Panel Connections
10 Remote Control Functions
13 Installation and Connections
15 System Configuration
20 Operation
20 Basic Operation
20 Using the On-Screen Display
21 Source Selection
21 Surround Mode Selection
22 Surround Mode Chart
23 Digital Audio Playback
24 Tuner Operation
25 Tape Recording
25 Output Level Trim Adjustment
25 6-Channel Direct Input
25 Memory Backup
26 Multiroom Operation
27 Programming the Remote
27 Direct Code Entry
27 Auto Search Method
27 Code Readout
28 Programmed Device Functions
28 Macro Programming
28 Volume Punch-Through
29 Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

30 Function List
31 Setup Code Tables:TV
34 Setup Code Tables:VCR
36 Setup Code Tables: CD
36 Setup Code Tables: DVD
37 Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD
37 Setup Code Tables: CABLE
37 Setup Code Tables: SAT
38 Troubleshooting Guide
38 Processor Reset
39 Technical Specifications

AVR 500 Audio/VideoReceiver

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

3 INTRODUCTION

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 cus­tom 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 deliv­ers six discrete channels of audio that take
advantage of the digital sound tracks from the
latest DVD and LD releases and Digital
Television broadcasts.

While complex digital systems are hard
at work within the AVR 500 to make all of this
happen, hookup and operation are simple.
Color-keyed connections,a backlit, programma­ble remote control, and on-screen menus make
the AVR 500 easy to use.To obtain the maxi­mum enjoyment from your new receiver, we
urge you to take a few minutes to read
through this manual.This will ensure that con­nections to speakers,source playback units and
other external devices are made properly.In
addition, a few minutes spent learning the
functions of the various controls will enable
you to take advantage of all the power the
AVR 500 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product,
its installation or its operation,please contact
your retailer or custom installer. They are your
best local source of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 500 is a full-featured A/V receiver,
incorporating a wide variety of listening
options.In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS
decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo
are available for compatibility with the tens of
thousands of movies and television programs
encoded with analog surround information. In
addition, Harman Kardon is the only receiver
brand to offer Logic 7

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to create wider,
enveloping sound field environments and more
defined pans and flyovers.Our exclusive
VMAx

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delivers a spacious sound field even

when only two front speakers are available.
A total of four audio/video inputs,each with

both composite and S-Video,as well as three
additional audio-only inputs,are selected
through a learning remote control and an easy­to-read front-panel display or on-screen graph­ics through a TV monitor. Multiroom operation
is available with independent source and
volume selection.

The AVR 500’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range
of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver over forty-five years ago.With state­of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit
designs,the AVR 500 is one of the finest
receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

■ Onboard Dolby Digital and

DTS Decoding

■ Harman Kardon’s Exclusive VMAx and

Logic 7 Surround Modes

■ Coax and Optical Digital Inputs and

Outputs

■ On-Screen Menu Displays

■ Backlit, Programmable Remote Control

■ Composite and S-Video Switching

■ Complete Multiroom Control

■ 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

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

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

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 500 has been designed for use with
120-volt AC current.Connection to a line volt­age other than that for which it is intended
can create a safety and fire hazard and may
damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your selling
dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards,use only the power
cord attached to your unit.We do not recom­mend that extension cords be used with this
product.As with all electrical devices, do not
run power cords under rugs or carpets or place
heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords
should be replaced immediately with cords
meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an
AC outlet,always pull the plug, never pull the
cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for
any considerable length of time,disconnect the
plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components
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, dis­connect it from the AC power source immedi­ately,and consult an authorized service station.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is con­nected 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 lead­in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors,location of antenna dis­charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes
and requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable
TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location

■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.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventila­tion. 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.

■ 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.

■Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly
over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty,wipe it with a 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 immedi­ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,
aerosol cleaners,thinner,alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners,as they may damage the finish of metal
parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to discon­nect any interconnection cords with other com­ponents,and make certain that you disconnect
the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class-B digital
device,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 gener­ates,

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions,may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communication.However,there
is no guarantee that harmful interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception,which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

■ 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 harm­ful interference,and (2) this device must accept
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause
this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro­tect 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 care­fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts
may be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed should be
saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate­rials,please note that the carton and other sec­tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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 3 sur­rounding 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.

NOTE: In normal operation this switch is left in
the “ON” position.

2 System Power Control: When the Main
Power Switch1is “ON,”press this button

to turn on the AVR 500; press it again to turn
the unit off.Note that the Power Indicator
surrounding the switch 3will turn green
when the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator: This LED will illuminate
in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode
to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.
When the unit is in operation,the indicator will
turn green.

4 Headphone 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

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/4" stereo phone plug.Note
that the main room speakers will automatically
be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

5 Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the
low-frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB.Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.

6 Treble Control:Turn this control to modify
the high-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.

7 Balance Control: Turn this control to
change the relative volume for the front
left/right channels.

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround
modes this control should be at the midpoint
or “12 o’clock” position.

Front Panel Controls

1 Main Power Switch
2 System Power Control
3 Power Indicator
4 Headphone Jack
5 Bass Control
6 Treble Control
7 Balance Control
8 Video 3 Inputs
9 Tape Selector
) CD Input Selector
! DVD Input Selector
@ Video Input Selectors

# 6-Channel Direct Selector
$ AM/FM Selector
% Tuning Button
^ Preset Scan
& Preset Stations Selector
* Tuner Mode
( Dolby Digital Selector
Ó Dolby Pro Logic Selector
Ô Dolby 3 Stereo Selector
 VMAx mode Selector
Ò Logic 7 Mode Selector
Ú Theater Mode Selector

Û DTS Selector
Ù Surround Off
ı Mute
ˆ Volume Control
˜ Delay
¯ Digital Input Selector
˘ Set Button
¸ Multiroom Selector
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Speaker Select Button

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Selector Buttons

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Information Display

36

Remote Sensor

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6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

8 Video 3 Inputs: These audio/video inputs
may be used for temporary connection of video
games,camcorders, digital still cameras or
portable audio products.To select a source
connected to these jacks,press the Vid 3

Input Selector @.
9 Tape Selector: Press this button to select

the device connected to the Tape In jacks f
as the listening source.

) 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.

@ 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.

# 6-Channel Direct Selector: Press this
button to select the output of an optional,
external 6-channel decoder connected to the
6-Ch Direct inputs § as the listening source.

$ AM/FM: Press this button to select the
tuner as the AVR 500’s input source.When it is
first pressed the last station tuned will be
heard. Press it again to change between AM
and FM bands.

% Tuning Button:Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations.When a station with a strong signal is
reached, the TUNED indicator U will illumi­nate in the Information Display

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.

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.

^ 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.)

& Preset Stations Selector: Press this but-
ton to select stations that have been entered
into the preset memory.(See pages 24–25 for
more information on tuner programming.)

* Tuner Mode:Press this button to select
the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the
STEREO mode a Stereo indicator T will illu­minate 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.

( Dolby Digital Selector: Press this button to
select the Dolby Digital surround mode when lis­tening to a program that carries Dolby Digital
information.(See pages 21–24 for more informa­tion on surround modes and digital audio.)

Ó Dolby Pro Logic Selector: Press this
button to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround
mode when listening to an analog program
that is encoded with surround-sound informa­tion. (See page 21–23 for more information on
surround modes.)

Ô Dolby 3 Stereo Selector: Press this but-
ton to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode.
This mode is used primarily when a center
channel speaker but no surround speakers, are
installed. (See pages 22 for more information
on surround modes.)

 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 infor­mation on VMAx.)

Ò Logic 7 Mode Selector: Press this button
to activate the Logic 7 modes.One press brings
up the Logic 7 Cinema mode,another press
activates the Logic 7 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.)

Ú Theater Mode Selector: Press this button
to activate the Theater mode as an alternate
surround mode when stereo sources are in use.

Û DTS Selector: Press this button to select
DTS decoding when listening to an audio or
video program that is encoded in the DTS for­mat. (See pages 22–24 for more information on
surround modes and digital audio.)

Ù Surround Off: Press this button to turn off
all surround processing and to listen to a pro­gram in traditional stereo from the left front
and right front speakers only.

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Mute: Press this button to momentarily
silence the speaker and headphone outputs of
the AVR 500.

ˆ Volume Control:Turn the knob clockwise
to increase volume,counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.

˜ Delay: Press this button to begin the
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings.(See pages 18–19 for more informa­tion on delay times.)

¯ Digital Input Selector: When playing a
source that has a digital output, press this
button to select between the Optical d and
Coaxial e Digital inputs. (See pages 23–24
for more information on digital audio.)

˘ Set Button: When making choices during
the setup and configuration process,press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown
in the Information Display

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AVR 500’s memory.
¸ Multiroom Selector: Press this button

to activate the AVR 500’s Multiroom system.
(See page 26 for complete information on
Multiroom operation.)

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.)

34

Selector Buttons: When you are establish­ing the AVR 500’s configuration settings,use
these buttons to select between the choices avail­able,as shown in the Information Display

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Information Display: This display deliv­ers messages and status indications to help you
operate the receiver. (See page 7 for a complete
explanation of the Information Display.)

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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.

7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Front Panel Information Display

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A Coax Source
B Digital Source Input Number
C Optical Source
D Analog Source Indicator
E PCM Indicator
F Dolby Digital Indicator
G Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators
H VMAx Mode Indicator

I Theater Mode Indicator
J Logic 7 Mode Indicators
K DTS Mode Indicator
L Surround Off
M Multiroom System Indicator
N Night Mode Indicator
O Preset Number
P Preset Indicator

Q Memory
R Auto
S Mono Indicator
T Stereo Indicator
U Tuned Indicator
V Main Information Display
W Sleep Indicator
X Mute

A Coax Source: This indicator illuminates

when a digital source is in use via a connection
to the Coaxial Digital inputs e.

B Digital Source Input Number: These
indicators tell you which of the two digital
inputs is selected.This indicator works in cojunc­tion with the Coax Source A and Optical
Source C indicators to show which form of
digital signal is in use.

C Optical Source: This indicator illuminates
when a digital source is in use via a connection
to the Optical Digital input d.

D Analog Source Indictor: This indicator
illuminates when an analog input source is in use.

E PCM Indicator: This indicator illuminates
to show that a standard PCM (S/P-DIF) digital
audio signal is being decoded by the digital-to­analog converter.

F Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is
being played.

G Analog Dolby Surround Mode
Indicators:These indicators illuminate when

one of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround
modes is in use.

H VMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-
minates to show that the VMAx mode is in use.

I Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-

minates to show that the Theater mode is in use.
J Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indica-

tors illuminate when the Logic 7 mode is in
use.LOGIC 7C appears for the Cinema ver-
sion of Logic 7, LOGIC 7M appears for the
Music version of Logic 7.

K DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illumi-
nates when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

L Surround Off: This indicator illuminates
when the surround processing has been dis­abled 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.

M Multiroom System Indicator: This indica-
tor illuminates when the multiroom system is in
operation.(See page 26 for more information
on the multiroom system.)

N Night 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.

O Preset Number: This two-digit display
indicates the station preset number that is
currently in use,or that is being entered.

P Preset Indicator: This indicator illuminates
when a station previously entered into the preset
memory is tuned.The number that appears below
the indicator is the preset station’s memory.

Q Memory: This indicator flashes when
entering presets and other information into the
tuner’smemory.

R Auto: This indicator illuminates when the
Auto mode is in use for FM tuning.

S Mono Indicator: This indicator illuminates
when the tuner has been placed in the monaural
mode by pressing the Tune Mode button *.
Set the tuner for mono listening to reduce noise
and improve the quality of distant stereo signals.

T Stereo Indicator: This indicator illuminates
when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

U Tuned Indicator:This indicator illuminates
when a station is being received with sufficient sig­nal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

V Main Information Display: This display
shows messages relating to the status,input
source,surround mode, tuner,volume level or
other aspects of unit’s operation.

W Sleep 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.

X Mute: 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.

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

SWITCHED

TOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX.

UNSWITCHED

TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX.

(120V.60Hz)

TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX

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‚ Preamp Outputs
⁄ Subwoofer Output
¤ Multiroom IR Input
‹ Front Speaker Terminals
› Center Speaker Terminals
fi Surround Speaker Terminals
fl Switched AC Outlet
‡ Unswitched AC Outlet
° AC Power Cord

· Remote IR Input
a Video 2 Inputs
b TV Monitor Video Outputs
c Remote IR Output
d Optical Digital Inputs
e Coaxial Digital Inputs
f Tape Inputs
g Tape Outputs

NOTE: For all video inputs and outputs ¡ ™
∞ a b,the same number is used to indicate

the audio,composite-video and S-Video connec­tions related to that input.This accounts for the
same number appearing in more than one place
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9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

¡ Video 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.

™ Video 1 Outputs: Connect these jacks to
the audio and video RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR.

£ AM Antenna: Connect theAM loop antenna
supplied with the receiver to these terminals.If an
externalAM antenna is used,make connections
to the AM and GND terminals in accordance
with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

¢ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or
the optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

∞ DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio
outputs and composite video output of a DVD
or LD player to these jacks.

§ 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external
digital audio decoder is used, connect the out­puts of that decoder to these jacks.

¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-
put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

• 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.

ª Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the matching digital input connector
on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or
MiniDisc recorder.

‚ Preamp Outputs: If external power ampli-
fiers are used for any channels,connect them to
these jacks.

⁄ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, con­nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

¤ Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output
of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to
operate the AVR 500’s multiroom control system.

‹ Front Speaker Teminals: Connect the
front left/right speakers to these terminals.

› Center Speaker Terminals: Connect the
center speaker to these terminals.

fi Surround Speaker Terminals: Connect
the surround speakers to these terminals.

NOTE:When making connections to the
Speaker T erminals ‹›fi always be certain
to maintain correct polarity between the speak­er’s terminals and those on the AVR by con­necting red (+) termianls to red and black (–)
terminals to black. See page 13 for more infor­mation on speaker polarity.

fl Switched 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.

‡ Unswitched AC Outlet:This outlet may
be used to power any AC device. The power will
remain on at this outlet regardless of whether
the AVR 500 is on or off.

NOTE: The power consumption of the device
plugged into each of these outlets fl‡
should not exceed100 watts.

° AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to a
nonswitched AC wall output.

· Remote IR Input: If the AVR 500’s front-
panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet
doors or other obstructions,an external IR
sensor may be used. Connect the output of
the sensor to this jack.

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.

b TV Monitor Video Output:Connect this
jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV
monitor or video projector to view the on-screen
menus and the output of any standard video
source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

c Remote IR Output: This connection per-
mits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other
remote controlled devices.Connect this jack to
the “IR IN”jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.

d Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-
cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV
receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,
a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

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.

f Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

g Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

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10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

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VID2

VID3 TUN-M

AM/FM

6 CH.

T/V

GUIDE

CH.

MEMORY

DIRECT

AVR 500

CLEAR

NIGHT

MULTI-ROOM

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32

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a AVR Selector
b CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors
c Video Remote Selectors
d Power Off Button
e Test Tone
f Mute
g

⁄/¤

Buttons

h Channel-Select Button
i Set Button
j

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Button

k Digital Select
l 6-Ch. Direct Input
m Video Input Selectors
n AM/FM Tuner Select
o Tuner Mode
p Memory Button
q Numeric Keys
r Macro 1/2 Buttons
s OSD Button
t Light Button
u Direct/Macro Button
v Clear/Macro Button
w Preset Up/Down
x Tuning Up/Down
y Forward/Reverse Tr ansport Buttons
z Night Mode
` Multi-Room

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Delay/Prev.Ch.

29

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Button

30

Speaker Select

31

Surround Mode Selector

32

Volume Up/Down

33

Sleep Button

NOTE:The function names shown here are each
button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most
buttons have additional functions when used
with other devices.See page 30 for a list of
these functions.

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11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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
c that corresponds to the unit you wish to

operate.In addition, the AVR 500’s remote is
shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 500
and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players
and cassette decks.The remote is also capable
of operating a wide variety of other products
using the control codes that are part of the
remote.Before using the remote with other
products,follow the instructions on pages
27–29 to program the proper codes for the
products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of
the buttons on the remote take on different
functions,depending on the product selected
using the Device Control Selectors.The descrip­tions 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.)

a AVR Selector: Pressing this button will
switch the remote so that it will operate the
AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby
mode,it will also turn the AVR on.

b CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors: Pressing
one of these buttons will perform three actions
at the same time.First, if the AVR is not turned
on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will
select the source shown on the button as the
input to the AVR. Finally, it will change the
remote control so that it controls the device
selected.After pressing one of these buttons
you must press the AVR Button a again to
operate the AVR’s functions with the remote.

c Video Remote Selectors: Press one of
these buttons to use the remote to control the
functions of the device shown on the button. (For
more information on programming the remote to
operate these devices,see pages 27–29.

NOTE: As any of these buttons is pressed, it
will briefly flash red to confirm your selection.

d Power Off Button: Press this button to
place the unit in the Standby mode.Note that
this will turn off the main room functions,but
if the Multiroom system is activated,it will
continue to function.

e Test Tone: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to calibrate the AVR 500’s output
levels.(See pages 17–18 for more information
on calibrating the AVR 500.)

f Mute: Press this button to momentarily
silence the AVR 500 or TV set being controlled,
depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR 500 remote is being programmed
to operate another device,this button is pressed
with the Device Control Selector button b
c to begin the programming process. (See
page 27 for more information on programming
the remote.)

g

⁄/¤

Buttons:These are multi-purpose
buttons.They will be used most frequently to
select a surround mode.To change the surround
mode,first press the SURR/CH

¤

button31.

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 inter­nal test tone or an external source.They are
also used to enter delay time settings after the
Delay button

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has been pressed.

h Channel-Select Button: This button is
used to start the process of setting the AVR 500’s
output levels to an external source.Once this
button is pressed,use the

⁄/¤

buttons g to

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

Set button i, followed by the

⁄/¤

buttons
again,to change the level setting. (See page 25
for more information.)

i Set Button: This button is used to enter
settings into the AVR 500’s memory.It is also
used in the setup procedures for delay time,
speaker configuration and channel output level
adjustment.

j

‹

Button:This button is used to change
the menu selection or setting during some of
the setup procedures for the AVR.

k Digital Select: Press this button to assign
one of the digital inputs deto a source.
(See page 23 for more information on using
digital inputs.)

l 6-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.

n AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to
select this AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.
Pressing this button when a tuner is in use will
select between the AM and FM bands.

o Tuner Mode:Press this button when the
tuner is in use to select between automatic
tuning and manual tuning.When the button is
pressed so that the AUTO indicator R goes
out, pressing the Tuning buttons x will
move the frequency up or down in single-step
increments.When the FM band is in use,press­ing this button when a station’s signal is weak
will change to monaural reception,as indicated
by the MONO indicator S. (See page 24 for
more information.)

p Memory Button: Press this button to enter
a radio station into the AVR 500’s preset memory.
After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator
Q will flash; you then have five seconds to
enter a present memory location using the
Numeric Keys q. (See pages 24–25 for
more information.)

q Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a
ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset
positions.They are also used to select channel
numbers when TV has been selected on the
remote,or to select track numbers on a CD,
DVD or LD player, depending on how the
remote has been programmed.

r Macro 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.)

s OSD Button: Press this button to view the
on-screen displays.

t Light Button: Press this button to activate
the remote’s built-in backlight for better
legibility of the buttons in a darkened room.

u Direct/Macro 3 Button: This button has
two functions.Pressing it when the tuner is in
use will start the sequence for direct entry of a
station’s frequency. After pressing the button
simply press the proper Numeric Keys q to
select a station.This button may also be used
to store or recall a macro sequence.(See pages
24–25 for more information on the tuner, and
page 28 for more information on programming
and using Macros.)