User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 507 LIMITED EDITION

[. . . ] AVR507 Limited Edition Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER'S MANUAL DIGITAL EX PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP LOGIC 7 7 CH. OFF SBL ® Power for the Digital RevolutionTM Table of Contents 3 4 4 5 7 9 12 13 13 13 14 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 27 27 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections SCART A/V Connections System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display System Setup Input Setup Speaker Setup Surround Setup Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes Delay Settings Night Mode Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSet Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Surround Mode Chart Basic Operation Source Selection 6/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital DTS PCM Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Digital Bitstream Indicators Surround mode Types PCM Playback Indications Speaker/Channel Indicators Night Mode Tape Recording Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory backup Advanced Features Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Installation Multiroom Setup Multiroom Operation Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation Station Selection Preset Tuning RDS Operation RDS Tuning RDS Display Options Program Search 40 Programming the Remote 40 Programming the Remote with Codes 40 Direct Code Entry 40 Auto Search Method 41 Code Readout 41 Macro Programming 42 Programmed Device Functions 42 Volume Punch-Through 42 Channel Control Punch-Through 43 Transport Control Punch-Through 43 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 43 Resetting the Remote Memory 44 Function List 46 Troubleshooting Guide 46 Processor Reset 47 Technical Specifications Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013/6. 1990 EN 55020/12. 1994 EN 60065:1993 EN 61000-3-2/4. 1995 Carsten Olesen Harman Kardon Europe 09/03 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 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control 0 ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 0 ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 507 Limited Edition you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. [. . . ] Press the //¤ buttons D within five seconds to select the desired setting, then press Set F to confirm the setting. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity. NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambience, a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall. IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surround mode individually. This allows you to compensate for level differences between speakers, that may also vary with the surround mode selected, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected. Note that adjustments made for any surround mode are effective with all inputs associated with the same surround mode. Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control Ò is set to the center "12 o'clock" position. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR's output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter, although manual adjustment is also available. However, for the easiest set-up, follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often: 1. Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their "large" or "small" settings (as outlined above) and turn off the OSD system if it is in use. Adjust the volume so that it is at - 1 5, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display ~. Select any input associated with the surround mode for which you want to adjust the output levels. Remember that the same adjustments must be made with all other surround modes you´ve in use. Hold the remote in front of you, being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone Q at the top of the remote and aim it at the AVR, don´t hold it vertically (like a microphone). Release it when the Program/SPL Indicator 2 stops flashing and remains lit. Press the 5 Button H on the remote if your system is configured for 5. 1 operation with standard speakers or when it is configured for 7. 1 operation but the surround back speakers are not in use with the surround mode currently selected. Press the 7 Button H on the remote only if your system is configured for 6. 1/7. 1 operation with a full speaker complement including rear surround speakers and the surround back speakers are in use with the surround mode selected. [. . . ] Press any of the Input Selector buttons 4 and the "O" button H at the same time until the Program/SPL Indicator 2 begins to flash amber. The red LED under the Input Selector 4 will go out and the Program/SPL Indicator 2 will stop flashing and turn green. The Program/SPL Indicator 2 will remain green until the remote is reset. Note that this may take a while, depending on how many commands are in the memory and need to be erased. [. . . ]