Harman Kardon AVR-520 Owners manual

AVR 520 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls

8 Front Panel Information Display 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote Control Functions 16 Installation and Connections 18 System Configuration 18 Speaker Placement 19 System Setup 20 Input Setup 20 Surround Setup 22 Speaker Setup 23 Delay Settings 24 Output Level Adjustment 25 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Surround Mode Chart 28 Basic Operation 28 Source Selection 28 Surround Mode Selection 29 Digital Audio Playback 31 Tuner Operation 32 Tape Recording 32 Front Panel Input/Output

Connections

32 Output Level Trim Adjustment 33 6/8-Channel Direct Input 34 Advanced Features

34 Display Brightness 34 Turn-On Volume Level 34 Semi-OSD Settings 36 Multiroom Operation 37 Programming the Remote 37 Direct Code Entry 37 Auto Search Method 37 Code Readout 37 Learning Codes 38 Erasing Learned Codes 38 Macro Programming 39 Programmed Device Functions 40 Volume Punch-Through 40 Channel Control Punch-Through 41 Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

42 Function List 44 Setup Code Tables 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 55 Technical Specifications

AVR 520 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-screen or on the front panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection

a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display

– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

3 INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 520 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 520 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millenium.

The AVR 520 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet

™

remote make installation fast and simple. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 520 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 sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 520 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD,VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 520’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 520 offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans.Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. Finally, the AVR 520 is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selections directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon.

In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR 520 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speaker configurations and bass

management, and the EzSet remote measures a system’s sound levels and automatically calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound field presentation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 520 features connections for six video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs.Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 520 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 520 also features wide-bandwidth, lowcrosstalk component video switching.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders, and both the front panel analog audio/video and coaxial digital jacks may be switched to outputs for use with portable recorders – a Harman Kardon exclusive.Two video recording outputs, preamp-out and main amp-in jacks, and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 520 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

The AVR 520’s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR 520 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 520 from a remote room, a separate “Zone II” remote is included.

The AVR 520’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 more than forty-seven years ago.With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 520 is the perfect combina

tion

of the latest in digital audio technology, a

quiet

yet powerful analog amplifier in an

elegant,

easy-to-use package.

■ Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II

Decoding, and the full suite of DTS

modes, including DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6

using the latest

24-bit, twin-core Crystal

DSP engine

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

processing, available for the first time with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx

■ MP3 decoding for use with computers

and digital audio players

■ remote automatically sets

output levels for optimum performance

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible

component video switching

■ Front panel digital inputs and coax

digital output capability for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■ Front panel analog A/V and coax digi-

tal jacks switchable to outputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and video game consoles

■ On-screen menu and display system

■ Complete multizone system with sepa-

rate “Zone II” remote included

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

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

literature accompanying the appliance.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 520 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 by an authorized service depot with a cord 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 ensure 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 in 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.

At this time you should remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place may affect the performance of your remote control.

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 520. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber

Power

Indicator

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: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

2 System Power Control:When the Main Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button

to turn on the AVR 520; press it again to turn

the unit off. Note that the

Power Indicator

surrounding the switch will turn green

when the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator:This LED will be lit 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 520’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard

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

5 Dolby Mode Selector: Pressing this selec- tor button cycles the AVR through the various Dolby surround modes.The first press of the button switches the surround mode to the last Dolby surround mode that was in use. Each subsequent press selects the next mode in the following order:

6 DTS Surround Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the DTS surround modes.The first press of the button selects the last DTS surround mode that

Front Panel Controls

1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Dolby Mode Selector 6 DTS Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Selector /‹ Button 8 Tone Mode 9 Surround Mode Selector ) Tuning Selector ! Tuner Band Selector

@ Set Button # Preset Station Selector $ Stereo Mode Selector /› Button % Input Source Selector ^ FM Mode Selector & DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector * Digital Optical 3 Input ( Input/Output Status Indicator Ó Digital Coax 3 Jack Ô Video 4 Input Jacks  Bass Control

Ò Balance Control Ú Treble Control Û Digital Select Button Ù Channel Select Button ı Volume Control ˆ Input Indicators ˜ Main Information Display ¯ Remote Sensor Window ˘ Surround Mode Indicators



)

(

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II EMULATION

DOLBY 3 STEREO

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

was in use. Each subsequent press selects the next DTS mode in the following order:

7 Logic 7 Mode Selector /‹ Button:This button has two functions: In normal use, press it to select one of the Logic 7 modes.When an adjustment is being made using using the Channel Select Ù or Digital Select Û buttons, this button may be pressed to scroll through the available options.

8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is pressed so that the words TONE IN appear in the

Main Information

Display

˜, the settings of the Bass  and

Treble Ú controls may be used to adjust the

output signals.When the button is pressed so that the words TONE OUT appear in the

Main

Information Display

˜, the output signal

will be “flat,” without any bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual

Bass and

Treble Controls Ú are adjusted.

9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes. Note that depending on the type of input, some modes are not always available. (See page 26 for more information about surround modes.)

) Tuning Selector: 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 W will be lit

in the

Main Information Display ˜ .

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency increment 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; the tuner will automatically scan for the next station with an acceptable signal and then stop.

! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this but- ton will automatically switch the AVR 520 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 31 for more information on the tuner.)

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

Main Information Display ˜ into the

AVR 520’s memory.

# Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list or stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 32 for more information on tuner programming.)

$ Stereo Mode Selector /› Button:

Pressing this selector button cycles through the stereo modes, and it is also used to turn off all surround processing and place the unit in a traditional two-channel Stereo mode.The first press selects 5-Channel Stereo, the next press selects 8-Channel Stereo, and the third press selects “SURROUND OFF,” which is true Stereo.

% Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of input sources.

^ FM Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning.When the button is pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator X

lights, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the

Tuning

Selector

)uéis pressed. When the but-

ton is pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator X

is not lit, each press of the Tuning Selector

)uéwill increase the frequency. (See

page 31 for more information on using the tuner.)

& DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a fivechannel surround field from two-channel program material. The first press selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each subsequent press selects the next mode in the following order:

* Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti- cal digital output of an audio or video product to this jack. When the input is not in use, be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance.

( Input/Output Status Indicator: These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the front panel

Video 4 A/V Ô jacks or

the

Coaxial 3 Digital Ó jacks are operating as

inputs.When either of these jacks has been configured for use as an output, the indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used for recording. (See page 20 for more information on configuring the front panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.)

Ó Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack. It may also be configured as an output jack, to feed a digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording device. (See page 20 for information on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack as an output.)

Ô Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

 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.

Ò 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.

Ú Tr eble 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.

Û Digital Select Button: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the

Optical *

and Coaxial Ó Digital inputs. (See page 29 for more information on digital audio.)

Ù Channel Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source. (For more information on output level trim adjustment, see page 32.)

DTS-ES 6.1 DISCRETE

DTS-ES 6.1 MATRIX DTS 5.1

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC

DTS Neo:6 MOVIES

DTS Neo:6 EMULATION

7 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

ı Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 520 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

ˆ Input Indicators: A green LED will light to the left of the input that is currently the input source for the AVR 520.

˜ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. (See pages 8 & 9 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.)

¯ 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.

˘ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED

will light in front of the surround mode that is currently in use.

8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Front Panel Information Display

A Bitstream Indicators B Optical Source Indicators C Sample Rate Indicators D DTS Mode Indicator E Dolby Digital Indicator F Coaxial Source Indicators G Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator H Analog Input Indicator I Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator

J Logic 7 Mode Indicators K 5-Channel/7-Channel Stereo Indicators L Hall Mode Indicators M Theater Mode Indicator N VMAx Mode Indicators O Multiroom Indicator P OSD Indicator Q Speaker/Channel Input Indicators R Preset Number/Sleep Timer

S Preset Indicator T Sleep Indicator U Memory Indicator V Stereo Indicator W Tuned Indicator X Auto Indicator Y Main Information Display Z Mute Indicator

A Bitstream Indicators: When the input is a

digital source, one of these indicators will light to display the specific type of data signal in use.

B Optical Source Indicators: These indicators light to show when an Optical Digital Input has been selected.

C Sample Rate Indicators: One of these indicators will light when 96kHz or 192kHz source material is in use.

D DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

E Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator lights when a Dolby Digital source is being played.

F Coaxial Source Indicators: These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input has been selected.

G Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator: This indicator lights when the Dolby Pro Logic II mode has been selected.

NOTE:

It is possible to see the Dolby Pro Logic II indicator lit simultaneously with the Dolby Digital indicator, even though the Dolby Digital surround mode has been selected. This is due to the specifications for Dolby Digital processing, which require that the Dolby Pro Logic II mode be applied when a 2-channel Dolby signal is detected. If you desire 5.1-channel audio, check the audio settings in the menus for your DVD disc to make sure that a 5.1-channel Dolby

Digital soundtrack has been selected. H Analog Input Indicator: This indicator

lights when an analog input source has been selected.

I Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been selected.

J Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicators light to indicate that one of the Logic 7 modes is in use.Along with the main Logic 7 indicator, either 5.1 or 7.1 will light to indicate the selected speaker configuration. One of the three letters to the far right of this segment will light to show which version of Logic 7 processing is in use: C for the Cinema mode, M for the Music mode and E for the Enhanced mode used with two-channel sources.The Enhanced mode in only available with the 5.1 speaker configuration. (See page 26 for a description of the Logic 7 modes.)

K 5-Channel/7-Channel Stereo Indicators:

These indicators light to show if the 5-Channel or 7-Channel Stereo mode has been selected.

L Hall Mode Indicators: These indicators light when one of the Hall modes has been selected.

M Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator lights to show that the Theater mode is in use.

N VMAx Mode Indicators: One of these indicators lights when the VMAx mode is in use.

VMAx F appears when the Far Field

VMAx mode is selected;

VMAx N appears when the Near Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 27 for a description of the VMAx modes.)

O Multiroom Indicator: This indicator lights when the multiroom system is active. Note that it will remain lit when the multiroom system is in use even though the main room system is in the Standby mode and all other indicators are dark. (See page 36 for more information on the Multiroom system.)

P OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in use, this indicator lights to remind you that the other indicators in this display do not function when the On-Screen Display is being used.

Q Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration.The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are selected.When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected for one of those positions. (See page 22 for more infor-

9 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Front Panel Information Display

mation on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display the active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input.When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See pages 23 & 30 for more information on the Channel Indicators.)

R Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use. (See page 32 for more information on preset stations.) When the Sleep function is in use, these numbers show how many minutes remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode.

S Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the

Preset

Number/Sleep Timer

R is showing the station’s preset memory number. (See page 32 for more information on tuner presets.)

T Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use.The numbers in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R indicator will show the minutes remaining before the AVR 520 goes into the Standby mode. (See page 28 for more information on the Sleep function.)

Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory.

V Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

Tuned Indicator:

This indicator lights when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

X Auto Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

Y Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the AVR 520’s operation.

Z Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to remind you that the AVR 520’s output has been silenced by pressing the

Mute Button

. Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level.

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

¡ AM Antenna: Connect theAM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the

AM and GND terminals in accordance

with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

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

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

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

∞ 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.

§ DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video source.

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

• Multiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to the source selected by the mulitroom system in a remote room.

ª 6-Channel Direct Inputs: When an optional, external processor or playback device with 5.1 audio capability is in use, connect the player's output jacks here.

NOTE:To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer: Purple

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

‚ 8-Channel Direct Inputs: When an option, external processor or playback device with 6.1 or 7. 1 audio capability is in use, connect the Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right channel outputs of the player to these input jacks.

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

Rear Panel Connections

∞

‚

‹

ﬁ

ﬂ

‡

•

⁄

›

™

¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Tape Inputs ¢ Tape Outputs ∞ Subwoofer Output

§ DVD Audio Inputs ¶ CD Inputs

• Multiroom Outputs ª 6-Channel Direct Inputs ‚ 8 Channel Direct Inputs ⁄ Digital Audio Outputs ¤ Video Monitor Outputs ‹ DVD Video Inputs

› Front Speaker Outputs ﬁ Center Speaker Outputs ﬂ Surround Speaker Outputs ‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ° Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

· AC Power Cord a Video 2 Component Video Inputs b Component Video Outputs c DVD Component Video Inputs d Remote IR Output e Remote IR Input f Multiroom IR Input g Video 1 Video Outputs

h Video 1 Video Inputs i Video 2 Video Outputs j Video 3 Video Inputs k Video 2 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs Coaxial Digital Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Video 3 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs Preamp Outputs Amplifier Inputs

32 33 34 35 36 37

11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

¤ Video Monitor Outputs: 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.

‹ DVDVideo Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD or other video source.

› Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers.When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR 520 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 520 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.

ﬁ Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

ﬂ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding, while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)

‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet:This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 520 is turned on with the

System Power Control

Button

° Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 520 is on or off.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts.

· AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall output.

a Video 2 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

b Component Video Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the two

Component

Video Inputs

ac is selected the signal will

be sent to these jacks.

c DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks.

d Remote IR Output: This connection permits 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.

e Remote IR Input: If the AVR 520’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.

f Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 520’s multiroom control system.

g Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.

h Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

i Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jacks on a VCR.

j Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

k Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video

jacks on a VCR or other video source.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-

cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, 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.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, 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. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a

VCR or other video source.

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR

or other video source.

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a

VCR.

Preamp Outputs: When the jumper pins

that link the

Amplifier Inputs with these

outputs are removed, these jacks may be connected to an external power amplifier.

Amplifier Inputs: When the jumper pins

that link the

Preamp Outputs with these

inputs are removed, these jacks may be used to connect an external source or the AVR 520’s multiroom system to the internal amplifiers.

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input i Test Button j Sleep Button k Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n

⁄/¤

Buttons

o‹Button p Set Button q Digital Select r Numeric Keys s Tuner Mode t Direct Button u Tuning Up/Down v OSD Button w Dolby Mode Select Button x DTS Digital Mode Selector y Logic 7 Mode Select Button z Tr ansport Controls `

Light Button

Skip Up/Down Button

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

Disc Skip Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

›

Button

Speaker Select

Multiroom

Volume Up/Down

SPL Indicator Select

42 Learn Button 43

Mute

EzSet Sensor Microphone

NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 520. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 42–43 for a list of these functions.

Main Remote Control Functions

13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 520’s remote

may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 520. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 520’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 520 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 37–41 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 520. (See page 39 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 520 or a selected device 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.

b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR 520 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

c Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote or learning commands from a remote into the AVR 520’s remote code memory and it is also used as a level indicator when using the remote’s EzSet capabilities. (See page 24 for more information on setting output levels, and see page 37 for information on programming the remote.)

d Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the

Input Selectors e.

e Input Selectors: Pressing one of these

buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 520 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 520. 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 Selector Button f again to oper-

ate the AVR 520’s functions with the remote.

f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 520’s functions. If the AVR 520 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 520 on.

g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR 520’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

h 6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:

Press this button to select the device connected to the

6-Channel Direct Inputs 9 or the 8-

Channel Direct Inputs

9). (See page 33

for more information.)

i Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 520’s output levels. (See page 24 for more information on calibrating the AVR 520.)

j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR 520 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected.

When the AVR 520 remote is being programmed with the codes to operate another device, this button is also used in the “Auto Search” process. (See page 37 for more information on programming the remote.)

k Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode.After the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to select

the desired surround mode. (See page 28 for more information.) Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the device

Input Selector e.

When the AVR 520 remote is being programmed with the codes of another device, this button is also used in the “Auto Search” process. (See page 37 for more information on programming the remote.)

l Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode.This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.

m Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 520’s output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

Set Button p, followed by the

⁄/¤

Buttons

n again, to change the level setting. (See page 32 for more information.)

⁄/¤

Buttons: These multipurpose but-

tons are used to change or scroll through items in the on-screen menus, make configuration settings such as digital inputs or delay timing, or to select surround modes.When changing a setting, first press the button for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press the Surround Mode Selector k to select a soundfield mode or the

Digital Select Button

q to change a digital input) and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting. The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons for each application.

o‹Button: This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 520.

p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 520’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

q Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs

*Ó to a source. (See page 29 for more information on using digital inputs.)

r 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, Cable or SAT 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.

s 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 X goes

out, pressing the

Tuning Buttons u)

≠

will move the frequency up or down in singlestep increments.When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when a station’s signal is

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min20min10min

min

OFF

weak will change to monaural reception. (See page 31 for more information.)

t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper Numeric Keys r to select a station. (See page 32 for more information on the tuner.)

u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the

Tuner Mode

Button

s^ has been pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator X is illuminated, pressing and holding either of 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 X is NOT illumi-

nated, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 31 for more information.)

v OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 520’s parameters.

w Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select from among the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Stereo.When a Dolby Digital encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. (See page 26 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

x DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS-encoded digital source is selected, each press of this button will scroll thorugh the available DTS modes.The specific choice of modes will vary according to whether or not the source material contains DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete encoding. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 40 for the available DTS Digital options.)

y Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 26 for the available Logic 7 options.)

z Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 520, 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 40 for more information.)

` Light Button: Press this button to acti- vate the remote’s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms.

Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons

do not have a direct function with the AVR 520, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change the disc currently being played in the changer.

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons

to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 38 for more information on storing and recalling macros.)

Disc Skip Buttons: This button has no

direct function for the AVR 520 but is most often used to change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device. (See page 37 for more information on using the remote with products other than the AVR 520.)

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is

in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 520’s memory.When some source devices, such as CD players,VCRs and cassette decks, are selected using the device

Input Selectors e, these

buttons may function as Chapter Step or Track Advance.

Clear Button: Press this button to clear

incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to

enter a radio station into the AVR 520’s preset memory. Once the

MEMORY Indicator U

flashes, you have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the

Numeric Keys

r. (See page 31 for more information.)

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to

begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 520 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the

Set Button

p and then using the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to

change the setting. Press the

Set Button p

again to complete the process. (See page 23 for more information.)

›

Button: Press this button to change a

setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 520’s settings.

Speaker Select: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the AVR 520’s bass management system for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to select the channel you

wish to set up. Press the

Set Button p and

then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the

Set Button p twice to exit the

settings and return to normal operation. (See page 22 for more information.)

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 36 for more information on the Multiroom system.)

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

SPL Indicator Select: This button acti-

vates the AVR 520’s EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 520’s output levels. Press and hold the button for three seconds and then release it. Note that the test tone will begin circulating, and the Program/SPL Indicator c will change colors. During this sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all channels until they are equal, as shown by the Program/SPL Indicator lighting green for each channel. Press this button again when the adjustment is complete to turn off the test tone. (See page 24 for more information on EzSet.)

Learn Button: Press this button to begin

the process of “learning” the codes from another product’s remote into the AVR 520’s remote. (See page 37 for more information on using the remote’s learning function.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 520 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR 520 remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the

Input Selector Button e to begin

the programming process. (See page 37 for more information on programming the remote.)

Ez SetSensor Microphone: The sensor

microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind these slots.When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that you do not hold the remote in a way that covers these slots. (See page 24 for more information on using EzSet.)

14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Zone II Remote Control Functions

Power Off: When used in the room

where the AVR 520 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby.When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the

Multi IR jack f, this button turns the

Multiroom system on and off.

∫

AVR Selector: Press this button to turn

on the AVR 520.The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected.

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button

to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system. Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands.

∂

Input Selectors: When the AVR 520 is

off, press one of these buttons to select a specific input and turn the unit on. When the unit is already in use, pressing one of these buttons will change the input.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: When

this remote is used in the same room as the AVR 520, these buttons may be used to change the frequency of the tuner. These buttons may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in the same room, or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR 520.

Record/Pause: Press this button to acti-

vate the Record or Pause function on compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck products.

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When

the AVR 520’s tuner is selected as the input source, these buttons will move up or down through the list of stations that have been stored in the preset memory.When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected, these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track or Chapter Skip functions.

Disc Skip: Press this button to change

discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changer or players.

Volume Up/Down: When used in the

room where the AVR 520 is located, press this button to raise or lower the volume in that room. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the

Multiroom IR

jack f, this button will raise or lower the vol- ume in the remote room.

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press

these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players.

Mute: When used in the room where the

AVR 520 is located, press this button to temporarily silence the unit. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the

Multiroom IR jack f, this button will

temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume level.

Power Off

∫

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

∂

Input Selectors

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

Record/Pause

Preset/Track Skip

Disc Skip

Volume Up/Down

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop

Mute

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 520 is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 520’s Multiroom IR Input Jack f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 520, it will control the functions of the AVR 520 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the

Multiroom IR Jack f, the buttons for power,

input source, volume and mute will control the source and volume for the second zone, as connected to the

Multiroom Out Jacks •. (See page 36 for complete information on using the Multiroom

system.)

POWER

F G

AM/

OFF

AVR

DVD

VID 1

VID 3

TUNING

PRESET

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

MUTE

VID 2

VID 4

TAPE

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the

CD Inputs ¶.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the

Tape Input Jacks £. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the

Tape

Output Jacks

¢ on the AVR 520.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources such as such as a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the

Optical and Coaxial

Digital Inputs

*Ó.

4. Connect the coaxial or optical

Digital Audio

Outputs

⁄ on the rear panel of the AVR 520 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND Screw Terminals ¡ .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

(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 supplied with the unit to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs

›ﬁﬂ to the respective

speakers.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors.Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet. We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher, due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 11. However, most speakers will still use a red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

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 configuration. To ensure 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 proceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 520.

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 connected 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 connection information.

9. If an external multi-channel audio source with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the

6-Channel Direct Inputs ª.

10. If an external multi-channel audio source with 7.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, first connect the outputs of that device to both the 6 Channel Direct Inputs as noted above, and then connect the Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right output channels of the source device to the

8-Channel Direct

Inputs

‚.

11. If a 7.1 channel source device is connected as noted in the item above, you must use an optional audio power amplifier for those channels. Connect the

SBL and SBR Preamp

Outputs

to the inputs of the amplifier

feeding those channels' speakers.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the

Video 1

or Video 2 In Jacks hk on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the

Video 1

or Video 2 Out Jacks gi on the AVR 520.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

television set or any other video source to the Video 3 j jacks.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the

DVD

jacks §‹.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate

Optical or Coaxial

Digital Inputs

*Ó.

5. Connect the

Video Monitor Output ¤

jacks on the receiver to the composite or SVideo input of your television monitor or video projector.

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections, connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs c. Note that even when component video connections are used, the audio connections should still be made to either the analog

DVD Audio Inputs

§ or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks

7. If another component video device is available, connect it to the

Video 2 Component

Video Input Jacks

a.The audio connections

for this device should be made to either the

Video 2 Audio Input Jacks or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks

8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the

Component Video Output b to

the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent basis, connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device the

Front Panel Inputs

*ÓÔ.A device connected here is selected as the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See page 20 for more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• When the component video jacks are used, the on-screen menus are not visible and you must switch to the standard composite or SVideo input on your TV to view them.

•The AVR 520 will accept either standard composite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component

video signals. However, it will not convert composite or S signals to component video.

• Component or composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 520 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the

Remote IR Input jack e.

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 d to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

Multiroom IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 520 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the

Multiroom IR

Input

jack f on the AVR 520’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the

Remote IR Output jack d on the rear

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connect the

IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR

of the next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio Connections

Depending on the distance from the AVR 520 to the remote room, two options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 520’s location to the remote room. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers.At the AVR 520, plug the audio interconnect cables into the

Multiroom

Output Jacks

• on the AVR 520’s rear panel.

Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Output Jacks

• on the AVR 520 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.

NOTE: In both options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 520 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the

Multiroom IR Input f

on the AVR 520 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume.Alternatively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.

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 highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.

The

Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will

receive power only when the unit is on. This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command.

The

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet °

will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched 110-volt AC wall outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the AVR 520!

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