Page 2 - Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual AVR5 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - With the purchase; Introduction; Description and Features; Pro Logic
Congratulations! With the purchase of the Harman Kardon AVR5 you areabout to begin many years of listeningenjoyment. The AVR5 has been customdesigned to provide all the excitementand detail of movie sound tracks andevery subtle nuance of musical selections. While complex systems are hard at workwith...
Page 4 - Safety Information; Important Safety Information; NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:; C A U T I O N
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR5 has been designed for use with120-volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it isintended can create a safety and fire haz-ard, and may damage the unit. If you have any questions abo...
Page 5 - Cleaning; This equipment has been tested; Unpacking; specific front panel control
Safety Information Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with aclean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe itwith a soft cloth dampened with mildsoapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a drycloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosolcleaners, thinner, alcohol or any othe...
Page 6 - Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls 7 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Speakers ON 6 Speakers OFF 7 Bass Control 8 Treble Control 9 Balance Control ) Video 3 Inputs ! Input Selectors @ 6-Channel Direct Selector # AM/FM $ Tuning Button % Preset Scan ^ Preset Stations S...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections 10 ¡ Remote IR In ™ Remote IR Out £ Subwoofer Pre-Out ¢ Pre-Outs ∞ DVD Inputs § CD Inputs ¶ Tape Monitor Out • Tape Monitor In ª Phono Inputs ‚ Phono Ground ⁄ TV Monitor Video Output Speaker Terminals ‹ Switched AC Outlets › Power Cable fi Video 2 Inputs fl Video 1 Inputs ‡ Vi...
Page 11 - Remote Control Functions; AVR 5 RC
Remote Control Functions 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DIRECT CTR. PRESET AUTO CHAN. SET DELAY MEMORY TONE TEST AVR 5 RC ON OFF MASTER VOL. VOLUME DWN - TUNING - UP DWN - PRESET - UP AVR DVD VCR TV SURR./CH. MAIN POWER 6 CH. DISC SKIP P. SCAN FM MODE MUTE SLEEP DIMMER CLEAR SOURCE POWER / AM/FM DVD V1 PHON...
Page 14 - Installation and Connections; System Installation
Installation and Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing iton a solid surface capable of supportingits weight, you will need to make theconnections to your audio and videoequipment. These steps need to be doneonly when the receiver is first installed,or when a change is...
Page 15 - Video Equipment Connections; System and Power Connections; Remote Control Extension
Installation and Connections NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of usingblack terminals for negative and red onesfor positive, some manufacturers mayvary from this configuration. To assureproper phase, and optimal performance,consult the identification plate on y...
Page 16 - System Configuration; Speaker Selection and Placement
System Configuration When all audio, video and system con-nections have been made, there are a fewconfiguration adjustments to be made. Afew minutes spent to correctly configureand calibrate the unit will greatly add toyour listening experience. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speak...
Page 17 - System Setup; to an; will briefly; Center Speaker Configuration; Output Level Adjustment
System Configuration 18 System Setup Once the speakers have been placed inthe room and connected, the final step inthe setup process is to enter the settingsthat configure the AVR5 for the type ofspeakers used in your system, the calibra-tion of the output levels and the delaytimes used by the surro...
Page 19 - Delay Settings
System Configuration 20 7. When the output is set to the proper level, wait until the test tone begins to circulate again, and use the stepsoutlined above to make any neededadjustments. Remember to press the Set button Û } after making any level adjustments so that the setting isentered into memory....
Page 20 - Operation; Basic Operation
Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup andconfiguration of your new receiver, it issimple to operate and enjoy. The follow-ing instructions will provide the stepsneeded to enjoy the AVR5: • When using the AVR5 for the first time,it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1 o...
Page 21 - Surround Mode Selection; button; or other; DELAY TIME RANGE; Surround Mode Chart
Operation Surround Mode Selection The AVR5 offers a choice of surroundmodes. To select a surround mode pressthe Surround Mode button * ( Ó on the front panel or remote. The choice of which surround mode to use isinfluenced by the type of program mater-ial being played and the specifics of yourlisten...
Page 22 - -Channel Direct Operation; External Amplifier Connection; Tuner Operation; Station Selection
Operation For true two-channel stereo operation,press the Surround Off button or use the Surround / Channel Selector on the remote until STEREO appears briefly in the Information Display ¯ to use only the front left and right speakers. Note that the surround modes availablewill vary according to s...
Page 23 - Preset Tuning; Tape Recording
Operation 4. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button ∑ , and then pressing the Numeric Keys V that correspond to the station’s frequency.The desired station will automatically be tuned. NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will beincreased by swit...
Page 24 - or; Output Level Trim Adjustment; on the front panel or the; Memory Backup
Operation When a tape recorder with separate recordand playback heads is used, you maymonitor the output of the recording byselecting the T • Mon ! or Tape ƒ . Note that a red LED will illuminate in thefront panel above the T • Mon ! to remind you that you are listening to therecord playback instead...
Page 25 - Programming the Remote; Direct Code Entry; Auto Search Method
Programming the Remote The AVR5 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not onlythe receiver’s functions, but many popu-lar brands of video equipment, includingTV sets, VCRs and DVD players. Once theAVR5’s remote is programmed with thecodes for the products you own, it is pos-sib...
Page 26 - Code Readout; TV; Programmed Device Functions; to change the remote from; will briefly flash in red to
Programming the Remote Code Readout When the code has been entered using theAuto Search method, it is always a goodidea to find out the exact code so that itmay be easily reentered if necessary. Youmay also read the codes to verify whichdevice has been programmed to a specificControl Selector button...
Page 27 - Only those buttons shown on the; will
Programming the Remote To find out what function a particularbutton has for a specific device, find the button number on the Function Listand then look in the column for thedevice you are controlling. For example,button number 19 is the Test Tone buttonfor the AVR5, but it is the “Display” but-ton f...
Page 28 - Function List
Programming the Remote 29 Function List No. AVR5 DVD VCR TV 1 No Function Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off 2 Preset Tune Down Skip ‚ No Function No Function 3 Preset Tune Up Skip — No Function No Function 4 Tune Down Search ‚ Rewind No Function 5 Tune Up Search — Fast Forward No Function 6 No ...
Page 29 - Reference for Function List
Programming the Remote 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DIRECT CTR. PRESET AUTO CHAN. SET DELAY MEMORY TONE TEST AVR 5 RC ON OFF MASTER VOL. VOLUME DWN - TUNING - UP DWN - PRESET - UP AVR DVD VCR TV SURR./CH. MAIN POWER 6 CH. DISC SKIP P. SCAN FM MODE MUTE SLEEP DIMMER CLEAR SOURCE POWER / AM/FM DVD V1 PHONO ...
Page 30 - Setup Code Number; Setup Code Tables: TV
Programming the Remote 31 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 096 124 AKAI 006 145 AMPRO 067 152 AMSTRAD 051 ANAM 043 053 055 073 088 092 096 099 102 105 115 AOC 006 009 096 BLAUPUNKT 079 CANDLE 006 007 008 009 CAPEHART 057 CENTRONIC 043 CITIZEN 006 007 008 009 043 085 087 124 CLASSIC 043 CO...
Page 33 - Setup Code Tables: VCR
Programming the Remote 34 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 035 AKAI 019 042 044 102 103 117 AMPRO 070 ANAM 032 034 083 AUDIO DYNAMICS 015 025 039 042 BROKSONIC 036 038 104 CANON 029 032 034 CAPEHART 088 CRAIG 007 040 110 CURTIS MATHES 032 034 DAEWOO 009 011 014 062 063 088 090 091 092 096 0...
Page 35 - Setup Code Tables: DVD
Programming the Remote 36 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CALIFORNIA AUDIO 001 DENON 002 019 022 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 LOTTE 008 034 MAGNAVOX 009 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 010 ONKYO 015 OPTIMUS 011 PANASONIC 024 025 032 PIONEER 012 020 RCA 018 RUNCO 027 SAMSUNG 031 SANYO 013 SHAR...
Page 36 - Setup Code Tables: LD
Programming the Remote 37 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CARVER 101 102 105 DENON 106 107 DISCO VISION 108 HITACHI 108 MAGNAVOX 101 107 109 MARANTZ 102 MITSUBISHI 110 NAD 110 NEC 111 PANASONIC 112 PHILIPS 102 PIONEER 108 110 QUASAR 112 RCA 113 SAMSUNG 105 SEGA 108 SONY 114 115 116 THETA DIGITA...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide 38 This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So, if you have a problem,first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center. If the problem...
Page 38 - Technical Specifications; Audio Section
Technical Specifications 39 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 45 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz@ < 0.08% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode 35 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz@ < 0.08% THD, all five channels drivensimultaneously into 8 ohms Inpu...
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