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Harman Kardon AVR 525 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ™...
  • Page 3 AVR 525 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. The AVR 525 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital tech- nology. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. Due to the weight of the AVR 525 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain...
  • Page 5 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 525; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is on.
  • Page 6 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR 525 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 31 for more information on the tuner.)
  • Page 7 Upper Display Line Lower Display Line OSD Indicator Multiroom Indicator Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal opera- tion, the current audio and video input source information will appear on this line.
  • Page 8 Component Video “Pb”: Blue ∞ A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to an optional A-BUS-certified remote room keypad or amplifier to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 525. See page 36 for more information on A-BUS. § Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- puts to the matching + and –...
  • Page 9 (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 525 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 525 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.
  • Page 10 Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.
  • Page 11 EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s fea- ture when used with the AVR 525. Most buttons have addi- tional functions when used with other devices. See pages 42–43 for a list of these functions.
  • Page 12 AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 525’s functions. If the AVR 525 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 525 on. AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR 525’s tuner as the listening choice.
  • Page 13 Disc Skip Buttons: This button has no direct function for the AVR 525 but is most often used to change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device.
  • Page 14 AVR 525’s Multiroom IR Input f jack. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 525, it will control the functions of the AVR 525 or any com- patible Harman Kardon products in that room.

  • Page 15: System Installation

    Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs 4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs ik on the rear panel of the AVR 525 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder. 5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit.

  • Page 16: System And Power Connections

    Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 525 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR con- nection cable into the Multiroom IR Input f jack on the AVR 525’s rear panel.
  • Page 17 The AVR 525 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex installation so that the unit, itself, need not be installed until it is ready for connection. When all connections described above have been made, connect the AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack ‹.

  • Page 18: Speaker Placement

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 525 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted in to the AC Power Cord Jack ‹...

  • Page 19: Input Setup

    “burned into” the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 525 warranty and may not be cov- ered by the projector/TV set’s warranty. The AVR 525 has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-OSD”...

  • Page 20: Surround Setup

    – you may change it later. However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 525, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources.

  • Page 21: Speaker Setup

    BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 525 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the “5-chan- nel”...
  • Page 22 NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are con- figuring your speakers, the AVR 525 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

  • Page 23: Delay Settings

    When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 525, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,...

  • Page 24: Output Level Adjustment

    Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura- tion of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 525, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity.

  • Page 25: Manual Output Level Adjustment

    Program/SPL Indicator will flash green twice and then go out. The tone will stop and the AVR 525 will return to normal operation. If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the procedure.
  • Page 26 AVR. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 525 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis- ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro- gram material.

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 525 On or Off • When using the AVR 525 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch on the front panel to turn the unit on.

  • Page 28: Surround Mode Selection

    (HDTV) system. An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 525 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound- tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect...

  • Page 29: Surround Mode Chart

    The Pro Logic II Emulation mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material.
  • Page 30 DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 525. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback.

  • Page 31: Tuner Operation

    It is also the format used as an output by audio transcoders such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150. The digital circuits in the AVR 525 are capable of high- quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player.

  • Page 32: Output Level Trim Adjustment

    Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 525 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above.
  • Page 33 The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control . Then, press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1).
  • Page 34 Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 525 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 525 turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off.
  • Page 35 This setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 525 is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if they were switched off for the previous listening session.

  • Page 36: Multiroom Operation

    Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 525 has been established from the remote room, using any of the...
  • Page 37 Multiroom Audio Outputs j. Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 525 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the System Power Control the front panel.

  • Page 38: Programming The Remote

    Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 525’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish...

  • Page 39: Macro Programming

    4. Press the button on the AVR 525 remote that you wish to program. The Program/SPL Indicator will stop flashing. 5. Within five seconds, press and hold the button on the original remote that you wish to “teach” into the AVR 525 remote. When the Program/SPL...

  • Page 40: Programmed Device Functions

    TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVR 525’s volume activated, although the remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 525 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote’s devices.

  • Page 41: Resetting The Remote Memory

    TV, you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR 525 or the remote. To program the remote for Transport Control Punch- Through, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 42 No. Button Name AVR Function Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select 10 VID 3 Video 3 Select...
  • Page 43 No. Button Name AVR Function 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle 46 Clear Clear Clear 47 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 48 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 49 OSD 50 D. Skip Disc Skip 51 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev...
  • Page 44 001 014 015 038 057 070 071 107 121 133 141 145 163 199 GOLDSTAR 011 093 097 101 103 104 107 110 113 118 128 132 GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI 001 011 015 016 017 018 029 043 072 132 144 147 INFINITY INKEL...
  • Page 45 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 045 132 162 LLOYTRON 172 173 LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN 013 021 053 077 145 148 MAGNAVOX 001 003 011 060 061 062 064 065 118 132 145 148 MARANTZ 001 074 148 MATSUI MEMOREX 013 069 107 METZ 001 011 033 044 050 074 107 MIDLAND...
  • Page 46 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SPECTRICON 011 045 SUPREMACY SYLVANIA 001 003 011 060 061 064 065 107 118 131 145 148 SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG 057 063 TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA 001 002 003 011 030 033 036 045 069 074 092 094 132 TELEFUNKEN 039 047 083 TELERENT...
  • Page 47 040 133 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127 GO VIDEO 113 117 GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 087 092 100 107 GRAETZ HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 011 040 048 067 118 130 INSTANT REPLAY 037 039 037 039...
  • Page 48 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MITSUBISHI 019 026 049 050 053 055 063 065 131 145 146 MULTITECH 030 040 NATIONAL 018 029 044 048 052 NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA 057 058 ORION 147 166 PANASONIC 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172 PENTAX 019 026 037 039 067 PHILCO...
  • Page 49 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number THOMSON THORN TOSHIBA 015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 087 UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 050 VIDEOSONIC WARDS 003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112 YAMAHA 018 040 044 048 ZENITH...
  • Page 50 CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER 140 141 CASIO CLARINETTE CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON 040 054 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN KENWOOD 030 062 KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ 084 191 MCINTOSH MEMOREX MISSION...
  • Page 51 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NIKKO ONKYO 046 171 OPTIMUS 057 064 PANASONIC 119 158 PHILIPS 149 209 PIONEER 094 096 PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK 093 150 REALISTIC 058 093 ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI 134 157 SANYO 082 095 SCOTT SEARS SHARP 105 114 SHERWOOD 041 058...
  • Page 52 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON 002 019 022 034 051 003 004 GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON 001 032 KENWOOD 007 050 005 055 064 LOTTE...
  • Page 53 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR 422 442 AMPLICA BIRDVIEW 414 425 CAPETRONICS CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 380 451 CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE 312 313 318 413 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR 364 395 452 453...
  • Page 54 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110 ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR CABLE STAR 033 113 CENTURION CENTURY CITIZEN 014 111 COLOUR VOICE 069 090 COMBANO 083 084 COMTRONICS 026 037 DIAMOND DIGI EAGLE...
  • Page 55 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PULSAR RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 053 214 RECOTON REGAL 055 056 061 099 100 101 207 REGENCY 063 115 REMBRANT SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204 SEAM SHERITECH SIGNAL...

  • Page 56: Processor Reset

    If the system still malfunctions, a sys- tem reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 525’s entire system memory includ- ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in Standby...
  • Page 57 Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).
  • Page 60 ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2002 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No. 55406140XX...

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