Page 2 - Audio/ Video Receiver; OWNER’S MANUAL
AVR 500 Audio/ Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 500 CD TAPE DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM PRESET SCAN TUN MODE VMAx LOGIC 7 C/M THEATER SURR. OFF PRESET TUNING Phones Power R L Max Min Max Min Bass Treble Balance Volum Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO Set VI Video ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Typographical Conventions; EXAMPLE
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 ...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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 oflistening enjoyment. The AVR 500 has been cus-tom designed to provide all the excitement anddetail of movie sound tracks and every nuanceof musical selec...
Page 5 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Safety Information; Important Safety Information
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 500 has been designed for use with120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-age other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit. If yo...
Page 6 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; System Power Control; Front Panel Controls; Ú Û
5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 500. When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur- rounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate theunit. To turn the un...
Page 7 - TUNED
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 8 Video 3 Inputs: These audio/video inputs may be used for temporary connection of videogames, camcorders, digital still cameras orportable audio products. To select a source connected to these jacks, press the Vid 3 Input Selector @ . 9 Tape Selector: Pre...
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; Front Panel Information Display; X W
7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display SLEEP TUNED STEREO AUTO MONO PRESET SURR. OFF MUTE PCM THEATER LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M VMAx 3 - STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL COAX OPT 1 2 ANALOG NIGHT MULTI MEMORY A B C D E G N O K M L X W T U S R Q P V F H I J A Coax Source B Digital Source...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections
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 MODEL NO. AVR 500HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGECALIFORNIA, USA FM (75 Ω ) AM ANTENNA GND AC ~ 120V 60 Hz IN L R OUT TAPE VIDEO 2 IN OUT VIDEO 1 DVD CD SL FL ...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Remote Control Functions
● ● ● ● ● ● 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions VID1 VID2 VID3 TUN-M AM/FM 6 CH. T/V GUIDE CH. MEMORY DIRECT AVR 500 CLEAR NIGHT MULTI-ROOM ON a t k m o b c e g g l n p s u d f h j i q r v w y ` z 28 29 30 31 32 33 x a AVR Selector b CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors c Video Remote Select...
Page 12 - Device Control Selector; AVR Button
● ● 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 500’s remote may be programmed to control up to eightdevices, including the AVR 500. Before using theremote, it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button a b c that corresponds to the unit you...
Page 13 - Device Control Selectors; Tuner Mode
● ● ● ● ● ● v Clear/Macro 4 Button: This button may be used to store and recall a macro; it may alsobe programmed for use with other devices. (Seepage 28 for nore information on macros.) w Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons scroll through the stationsthat have been programmed in...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Installation and Connections
System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality inter-connect cables when making connections toso...
Page 15 - System and Power Connections
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections NOTE: The AVR 500 will accept both standard (composite) or S-Video signals. However, it willnot convert signals from one video format typeto the other. System and Power Connections The AVR 500 is designed for flexible use withmultiroom sys...
Page 16 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System Configuration; Speaker Selection and Placement
15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration When all audio, video and system connectionshave been made, there are a few configurationadjustments that must be made. A few minutesspent to correctly configure and calibrate theunit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection and Pl...
Page 20 - Dolby Pro Logic; Surround Mode Selector
● ● ● 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration To set the delay times, follow these steps: 1. Put the AVR 500 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 31 on the remote, followed by the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g unti...
Page 21 - OPERATION; Operation; Basic Operation; Display Brightness
20 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and config-uration of the AVR 500, it is simple to operateand enjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: • When using the AVR 500 for the first time, youmust pres...
Page 22 - Source Selection; Volume Control; MUTE; Surround-Mode Selection
21 OPERATION Operation Main Information Display V will now read VFD FULL . • Within five seconds, press either of the Selector Buttons 34 to choose either half brightness, as indicated by the display VFD HALF , or completely off with the display blank. You may cycle through all of the optionsby cont...
Page 23 - MODE; Surround Mode Chart
22 OPERATION Operation MODE DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC LOGIC 7 CLOGIC 7 M DOLBY 3 STEREO THEATER VMAx STEREO FEATURES Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effectscha...
Page 24 - Digital Audio Playback; Selecting a Digital Source
23 OPERATION Operation (continued from page 21) desired mode ( Ó Ô Ò Ú . To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selector , and then press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g to change the mode. As you press the buttons, the Surroundmode name will appear in the Main Information Display...
Page 25 - PCM; Tuner Operation
24 OPERATION Operation played back with full digital intelligibilty whilereducing the minimum peak level by 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 . This prevents abruptly loud transitions from dis-turbing others without reducing the impact ofthe digital source. The Night mode is availableonly when Dolby Digital signals wi...
Page 26 - Tape Recording; -Channel Direct Input
25 OPERATION Operation The tuner will run through the list of presetstations, stopping for five seconds at each one.Press the button again to stop the scan at yourdesired station. • To view a list of the stations entered in thepreset memory, press the OSD button s to bring up the Full-OSD screen whi...
Page 27 - MULTIROOM OPERATION; Multiroom Operation; Multiroom Setup; MULTI
26 MULTIROOM OPERATION Multiroom Operation The AVR500 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multi-room operation with optional remote externalInfraRed (IR) sensors, speakers and poweramplifiers. Although some multi- room installa-tions will require the services of a ...
Page 28 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote
27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 500 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most CD playersand cassette decks manufactured by HarmanKardon. For increased flexibility, the remote alsocontains the codes for most po...
Page 31 - SETUP CODES; Function List
30 SETUP CODES Function List No. Button Name CD Tape Aux (DVD) TV VCR CBL SAT 1 AVR Selector 2 CD Selector Power On 3 Tape Selector 4 Aux/DVD Selector Power On 5 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off 6 Sleep CDP Select Skip Fwd Channel + Channel + Channel ...
Page 32 - Setup Code Tables: TV; Setup Code Number
31 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKAI 001 167 AMPRO 073 167 ANAM 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 112 118 121 AOC 001 004 058 112 CANDLE 001 002 003 004 CAPEHART 058 CENTRONIC 043 CITIZEN 001 002 003 004 101 143 CLASSIC 043 CONCERTO 004 CONTEC ...
Page 35 - Setup Code Tables: VCR
34 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 034 ANAM 031 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 001 040 135 CURTIS MATHES 031 041 DAEWOO 007 010 017 065 108 111 DAYTRON 108 DBX 012 023 043 DYNATECH 034 053 ELECTROHOME...
Page 37 - Setup Code Tables: CD
36 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables: CD Setup Code Tables: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIWA 187 170 AKAI 202 195 CARVER 003 167 041 135 138 139 050 203 DENON 205 226 HARMAN KARDON 047 033 208 001 002 JVC 022 136 163 KENWOOD 007 055 023 137 072 142 MARANTZ 107 044 MONDIAL 147 ...
Page 38 - Setup Code Tables: CABLE; Setup Code Tables: SAT
37 SETUP CODES Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD Setup Code Tables: CABLE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO 024 DENON 030 GOLDSTAR 027 KENWOOD 025 MAGNAVOX 026 OPTIMUS 032 PANASONIC 021 PHILIPS 026 PIONEER 020 034 RCA 031 REALISTIC 032 SAMSUNG 023 029 SHARP 025 028 SONY 022 TECHNICS 021 TOSHIBA 02...
Page 39 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; SYMPTOM; Processor Reset; Main Power Switch
38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Unit does not function whenPower Switch is pushed Display lights, but no sound or picture Unit turns on, but Front-PanelDisplay does not light up No sound from any speaker;Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speaker...
Page 40 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:70 Watts per channel,@ <...
