User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 525

[. . . ] ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® AVR 525 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 525 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 8 11 14 15 18 18 18 19 20 21 23 24 24 25 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 31 32 32 32 34 34 34 34 34 35 36 36 36 38 38 38 38 38 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 44 56 56 57 Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSetTM Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Volume Control Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Surround Mode Chart Tuner Operation Tape Recording Front-Panel Connections Output Level Trim Adjustment Advanced Features Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Learning Codes Macro Programming Programmed Device Functions Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Setup Code Tables Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-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 å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote See trademark acknowledgements on page 57. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 525 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 525 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. [. . . ] When you enter those distances into the AVR's memory as shown below, the AVR's microprocessor does the rest of the work, calculating the proper delay time. The measurements need not be accurate to the inch, as the system is designed to accommodate a typical listening area rather than require the precise measurement to one "sweet spot" position. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Due to the differences between the way each surround mode operates, some modes allow for a greater range of delay times than others. To avoid problems, we recommend that delay times be adjusted using the Dolby Digital mode. If a different mode is selected at a later time, the AVR 525 will automatically restrict the delay settings to those required by the surround mode in use. Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes, so you will notice that the DELAY menu may not be accessed when any other mode, such as a DTS or Logic 7 option, has been selected. In addition, when a non-Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo or Pro Logic II is selected, adjustments may be made to the Surround speakers only. To set the delay time for a specific input, the DELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 7) should be visible on your on-screen display. If the system is not already at that point, press the OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER MENU, press the ¤ Button n three times or until the on-screen > cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line. configured for 7. 1 operation by entering LARGE or SMALL on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu, press the ¤ Button n again and use the < / > Buttons o 37 to enter the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers. Remember that this last adjustment will only be needed when you have surround back speakers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode. When the speaker-to-listening-position distance has been entered for all active speaker positions, press the //¤ Buttons n until the on-screen cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button p. The delay settings may be changed at any time directly from the remote control by pressing the Delay Button 36 . CENTER DELAY will appear in the Lower Display Line B, but you may press the //¤ Buttons n to select any of the speaker groups. Press the Set Button p when the desired speaker group appears, and then press the //¤ Buttons n again to enter the distance from the speaker to the listening position. You may then press the //¤ Buttons n to select another speaker group to repeat the procedure as needed, or wait five seconds for the system to return to normal operation. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. While the AVR 525 allows you to set output levels manually, we recommend that the EzSet system be used when the AVR is first installed to establish the initial level settings. Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 525's output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter, although manual adjustment is also available. However, for the easiest setup, 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 -15dB, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display ~. Hold the remote in front of you at arm's length, being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone 44 at the top of the remote. Release it when the Program/ SPL Indicator c stops flashing and remains lit. [. . . ] Button Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Power On Power Off Mute AVR DVD CD Tape VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 AM/FM 6/8 Ch. Select Learn Sleep Test SPL Volume Up Surround Select Night Multiroom Volume Down Channel/Guide / AVR Function Power On Power Off Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select Tape Input Select Video 1 Select Video 2 Select Video 3 Select Video 4 Select Tuner Select 6/8 Ch. Input Select Sleep Test Tone EzSet/SPL Volume Up Surround Mode Select Night Mode Select Multiroom Select Volume Down Channel Trim Move/Adjust Up Speaker Adjust Move/Adjust Left Set Digital Input Select Move/Adjust Down Delay Adjust DVD Power On Power Off Mute DVD Select CD/CD-R Power On Power Off Mute Tape Power On Power Off Mute VCR (VID1) Power On Power Off Mute TV (VID2) Power On Power Off Mute CBL (VID3) Power On Power Off Mute SAT (VID3) Power On Power Off Mute CD Select Tape Select VCR Select TV Select VID3 Select VID3 Select Channel + TV/DVD Input Select Input Level Up CDR Select Subtitle On/Off CDR Select Input Level Down Title Up Menu Left Enter Right Open/Close Down Return 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open/Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Repeat 9 0 Time Cancel Sleep 9 0 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Intro Scan Up Menu Left Enter Right Exit Down Up Menu Left Enter Right Exit Down Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Volume Down TV/VCR Volume Up Channel ­ TV/VCR Volume Up Channel + TV/Cable Volume Up Channel ­ Channel + TV/Sat Volume Up Channel ­ Volume Down Info/Guide Up Menu Left Enter Right Exit Down Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Volume Down Info/Guide Up Menu Left Enter Right Exit Down Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Speaker/Menu fi Set fl Digital/Exit ¤ Delay/Prev. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tun-M 9 0 Memory Tune Up Tuner Mode Chapter 9 0 Audio Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct 42 FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST No. [. . . ]