Output Level Trim Adjustment; Tape Recording; Front-Panel Connections - Harman Kardon AVR 525 Owner's Manual

When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the tuner
will only select stereo stations. To tune to the next sta-
tion, press the button again. If the STEREO Indicator
is not lit, tap the Tuning Selector Button
to advance one frequency increment at a
time, or press and hold it to locate a specific station.
When the TUNED Indicator lights, the station is
properly tuned and should be heard with clarity.
5. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the
Direct Button , and then pressing the Numeric
Keys that correspond to the station's frequency.
The desired station will automatically be tuned. If you
press an incorrect button while entering a direct fre-
quency, press the Clear Button 34
NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak,
audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono
mode by pressing the Tuner Mode Button
until the STEREO Indicator goes out.
Preset Tuning
Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in
the AVR 525's memory for easy recall using the front
panel controls or the remote.
To enter a station into the memory, first tune the sta-
tion using the steps outlined above. Then:
1. Press the Memory Button 35 on the remote.
The MEMORY Indicator will light and flash in the
Main Information Display .
2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys
corresponding to the location where you wish to store
this station's frequency. Once entered, the preset num-
ber will appear in the Main Information DIsplay
3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional sta-
tions to be preset.
Recalling Preset Stations
• To manually select a station previously entered in the
preset memory, press the Numeric Keys
correspond to the desired station's memory location.
• To manually tune through the list of stored preset
stations one by one, press the Preset Stations
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Selector Buttons on the front panel or
remote.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source
selected for listening through the AVR 525 is sent to
the record outputs. This means that any program you
are watching or listening to may be recorded simply
by placing machines connected to the outputs for
Tape Outputs
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Video Outputs ‡·
When a digital audio recorder is connected to the
Digital Audio Outputs ik
record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other
digital recording system.
NOTES:
• The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig-
nal is present, and they do not convert an analog
input to a digital signal, or change the format of the
digital signal. In addition, the digital recorder must
be compatible with the output signal. For example,
to start over.
the PCM digital input from a CD player may be
recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or
DTS signals may not.
• Please make certain that you are aware of any
copyright restrictions on any material you copy.
Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is
prohibited by federal law.

Front-Panel Connections

In addition to the rear panel digital and analog outputs,
the AVR 525 offers Harman Kardon's exclusive config-
urable front-panel output jack feature. For easy con-
nection of portable devices, you may switch the front-
panel Video 4 Jacks
Jack from an input to an output by following
these steps:
1.Press the OSD Button
MASTER MENU (Figure 1).
2.Press the Set Button
.
IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2).
3.Press the Button
cursor is next to VIDEO 4 or COAXIAL 3.
4.Press the Set Button
the / Buttons
that
is highlighted.
5.Press the Set Button
6.Press the OSD Button
return to normal operation.
Once the setting is made, the Input/Output Status
Indicator will turn red, indicating that the jacks
are now an output, instead of in the default setting as
an input. 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. However, once the AVR 525 is
or Video 1/Video 2 Audio and
in the record mode.
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, you are able to
or the Coaxial Digital 3
to view the
to enter the
so that the on-screen
and then press either of
so that the word OUT
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to enter the change.
to exit the menus and
turned off, the setting is cancelled. When the unit is
turned on again, the front panel jacks will return to
their normal default setting as an input. If you wish to
use their jacks as an output at a future time, the set-
ting must be changed again using the OSD menu sys-
tem, as described above.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 525 is
established using the test tone, as outlined on pages
24 and 25. In some cases, however, it may be desir-
able to adjust the output levels using program material
such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.
Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only
be adjusted using this procedure.
To adjust the output levels using program material, first
set the reference volume for the front left and front right
channels using the Volume Control
If you are using a disc with test signals or an external
signal generator as the source from which to trim the
output levels, you may use the EzSet feature of the
remote to guide you to the correct SPL level. To use
the remote for this purpose, press and quickly release
the SPL Selector Button 41 to activate the sensor.
While the test tone is circulating, the Program/SPL
Indicator will change color to indicate the level.
Adjust the level as shown above until the LED lights
green for all channels. When it is red the level is too
high; when it is amber the level is too low. Press the
SPL Selector Button 41 to turn the sensor and
indicator off.
Once the reference level has been set, press the
Channel Select Button and FRONT L
LEV will appear in the Lower Display Line
To change the level, first press the Set Button
and then use the / Buttons
lower the level. DO NOT use the volume control,
as this will alter the reference setting.
Once the change has been made, press the Set
Button and then press the /
to select the next output channel location that you
wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press
the / Buttons until WOOFER LEV
appears in the Main Information Display
on-screen display.
Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels
requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjust-
ments have been made and no further adjustments
are made for five seconds, the AVR 525 will return to
normal operation.
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