User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 510

[. . . ] AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP O O L O O 0C0 R O O OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5. 1 LOGIC 7 CM OSD LS O LFE RS O DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3- STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER NIGHT MULTI ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. TM AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 3 4 4 5 7 9 11 14 15 18 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 26 26 26 27 28 28 28 30 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 33 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 39 39 40 41 43 53 53 54 55 Introduction 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 Input Setup Surround Setup Delay Settings Speaker Setup Output Level Adjustment Crossover Frequency Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Surround Mode Chart Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Tuner Operation Tape Recording Front Panel Input/Output Connections Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Advanced Features Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Learning Codes Erasing Learned Codes Macro Programming Programmed Device Functions Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Function List Setup Code Tables Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Notes Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE ­ (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ ­ (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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 510 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 510 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. [. . . ] When the inner box and the two outer " boxes with circles inside them are lit, the speaker is set for "large. When no indicator " appears at a speaker location, that position is set for "none" or "no" speaker. NOTE: These icons are available only when making setup changes in the semi-OSD mode. As an example, in Figure 6, the left front and right front speakers are set for "large, " the center, left surround (LS) and right surround (RS) speakers are set for small, and a subwoofer is set, as shown by the box with the abbreviation "LFE", which stands for "low-frequency effects. " L C R LS LFE RS 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 510, as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity. IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create 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. 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control * is set to the center "12 o'clock" position. Using EzSetTM Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 510'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 -15, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display Y. Hold the remote in front of you at arm's length, being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone 39 at the top of the remote. Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select button 36 for three seconds. Release it when the Program/SPL Indicator c stops flashing and you hear a test noise from the front left speaker. At this point, EzSet will take over, adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the extent of adjustment required. [. . . ] After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit's operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 510's entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in Standby by pressing the System Power Control button 2. Next, press and hold the Tone Mode 6 and the FM Mode Selector @ buttons for three seconds. [. . . ]