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Harman Kardon AVR 510 Owner's Manual

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AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver
OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP DOLBY D COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 2 3 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 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...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    While complex digital systems are hard with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two Connection to Portable Digital Devices at work within the AVR 510 to make all of this additional audio inputs are available, and a and the Latest Video Game Consoles happen, hookup and operation are simple.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    If this Your AVR 510 has been designed for use with grounding system of the building, as close to equipment does cause harmful interference to 120-volt AC current.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    “flat, ” without any bass or treble alter- Power Switch 1 is “ON, ” press this button ation, no matter how the actual Bass and to turn on the AVR 510; press it again to turn Treble controls &( are adjusted. 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 6 AUTO indicator X is not lit, area and do not block or cover it unless an decrease the volume. If the AVR 510 is muted, each press of the Tuning Selector 8ué external remote sensor is installed.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Information Display

    O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator & 29 for more information on the Channel lights when an analog input source has been lights when the AVR 510 is in the Night mode, Indicators.) selected. which preserves the dynamic range of digital...
  • Page 8 AVR 510’s operation. Z Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to remind you that the AVR 510’s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button ˚ Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections · ° ® HDCD , High Definitioni Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. In the United ¡ States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR maintain correct polarity by connecting the red or other video source. (+) terminals on the AVR 510 to the red (+) ter- g Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these minals on the speakers and the black (–) termi- jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or ¢...

  • Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions

    EzSet Sensor Microphone Light Button NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 510. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 41–42 for a list of these functions.
  • Page 12 AUTO indicator X goes button is also used in the “Auto Search” time. First, if the AVR 510 is not turned on, this out, pressing the Tuning buttons u8≠ process. (See page 36 for more information on will power up the unit.
  • Page 13 ⁄ ¤ with the Input Selector button e to begin do not have a direct function with the AVR 510, wish to set up. Press the Set button p and the programming process. (See page 36 for but when used with a compatibly programmed then select another channel to configure.

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    Forward or Reverse Track or Chapter Skip ∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn functions. TAPE on the AVR 510. The input in use when the unit ˙ Disc Skip: Press this button to change was last on will be selected. TUNING discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD ç...

  • Page 15: Installation And Connections

    4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio ing codes in your area. Outputs on the rear panel of the AVR 510 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer- or MiniDisc recorder.
  • Page 16 No volume control is required, standard, composite video, and are viewable DVD jacks §f. as the AVR 510 and the remote IR link will pro- through the composite Video Monitor vide that function. At the AVR 510, plug the Output ›.
  • Page 17 Amplifier In jacks ⁄ for the channels to be decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs. used with external devices. Store the jumpers in a safe place so that the AVR 510 may be used AC Power Connections in its normal mode at a future date, if desired.

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    Don’t be afraid to move things around until You are now ready to power up the AVR 510 to the system sounds correct. Optimize your speak- begin these final adjustments.
  • Page 19 For example, press 4. Turn the AVR 510 on either by pressing the ı to set the the Speaker Select button System Power Control 2 on the front speaker configuration, etc.

  • Page 20: Input Setup

    The input may also be selected by pressing AVR 510, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic for An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the abil- the appropriate Input Selector on the remote...

  • Page 21: Delay Settings

    System Configuration ton n and then the Set button p to bring Note that the data lines next to the items in the mal delay time is the result of that sub- screen display will show either numbers or a traction.

  • Page 22: Speaker Setup

    When LARGE is selected, a full-range output put. If you choose this option and there is no This menu tells the AVR 510 which type of will be sent to the surround channel outputs, subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low speakers are in use.

  • Page 23: Output Level Adjustment

    System Configuration • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 510, When all speaker selections have been made, speakers are set for small, and a subwoofer is button n and then the Set you have the option to have the front...

  • Page 24: Manual Output Level Adjustment

    The tone will stop and the AVR 510 will display (if connected) and the Main return to normal operation. Information Display Y, alternating with...
  • Page 25 ¤ › cursor is next to the RETURN TO pages have been made, the AVR 510 is ready MENU line, and then press the Set button for operation. While there are some additional p to return to the MASTER MENU.

  • Page 26: Operation

    SLEEP OFF Volume Control appear in the Main Information Display Y. • When using the AVR 510 for the first time, you • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the using the front panel Volume Control Ó...

  • Page 27: Surround Mode Chart

    Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects Initial Setting –...

  • Page 28: Surround Mode Selection

    When playing a digital source such as DVD, first Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll up or is required to use the AVR 510 to listen to the select the input using the remote or front panel down through the list of available modes. To Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser controls as outlined in this manual.
  • Page 29 PCM indicator, the CD that is Digital, DTS source, MP3 or a conventional AVR 510. It is also possible for the type of sig- playing is encoded through the special High PCM signal, which is the standard output from...

  • Page 30: Tuner Operation

    3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs MP3 Audio Playback contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the pro- The AVR 510 is one of the first A/V receivers to 2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button g gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio ç...

  • Page 31: Tape Recording

    Once the reference level has been set, press as long as the AVR 510 is turned on, unless the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the the Channel Select button m Ù and note setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as desired station’s memory location.

  • Page 32: Channel Direct Input

    AVR 510 may not be capa- ble of processing. When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input ª, you may Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan- nels requiring adjustment have been set.

  • Page 33: Advanced Features

    As is the case with most audio/video receivers, to make, press the OSD button v to exit the MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the when the AVR 510 is turned on, it will always ¤ menu system. button n six times, until the on-screen ›...
  • Page 34 Advanced Features the AVR 510 is turned off. Once the unit is this menu, this is a permanent setting change, turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain and the Time-Out entry will remain in effect activated, even if they were switched off for the until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.

  • Page 35: Multiroom Operation

    › screen cursor is next to the MULTI- As long as an IR feed to the AVR 510 has been off the multiroom system, even when the AVR is ROOM line. Press the Set button p to enter established from the remote room, using any of...

  • Page 36: Programming The Remote

    2. Press the Set button p. The Program/SPL Direct Code Entry If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 510’s Indicator c will then blink green in a remote is not listed in the code tables in this...

  • Page 37: Learning Codes

    4. Press the 7 button r four times. used combinations of commands with the press ton turns red. Release the buttons. of a single button on the AVR 510’s remote con- 5. Press and release the individual button for trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out 4.

  • Page 38: Programmed Device Functions

    Input Selector e to change Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 510, TV and a the remote from controlling the AVR 510 to con- Cable Box, follow these steps: trolling the additional product.

  • Page 39: Volume Punch-Through

    VCR or DVD without having to change the device shown above. However, press the same Input selected by the AVR 510 or the remote. To pro- Selector in Steps 1 and 3. • When a button is pressed on the AVR 510...

  • Page 40: Reassigning Device Control

    Programming the Remote 1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons e Reassigning Device Control and the ”O“ button r at the same time Selectors until the Program/SPL Indicator c begins Although each Input Selector e is normally to flash amber. assigned to the category of product shown on the 2.

  • Page 41: Function List

    Function List No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CDR Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1) CBL (VID 3) SAT (VID 3) Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Power On Power On...
  • Page 42 Function List (continued) No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1) CBL (VID 3) SAT (VID 3) 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Track Direct 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear...

  • Page 43: Setup Code Tables

    FUNAI FUTURETECH 011 014 057 070 071 141 145 163 199 GOLDSTAR 093 097 104 110 113 GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI 011 015 017 018 029 072 144 147 INFINITY INKEL JC PENNEY 011 014 035 092 145...
  • Page 44 Setup Code Table: TV (continued) MARANTZ 074 148 MEMOREX 013 069 011 033 050 074 MIDLAND MITSUBISHI 011 033 044 100 154 167 168 NATIONAL 178 179 181 182 013 022 042 057 OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC 057 076 PENNEY PHILCO 003 011 057 060 061...
  • Page 45 040 133 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127 GO VIDEO 113 117 GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 087 092 100 107 GRAETZ HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 011 040 048 067 130 INSTANTREPLAY 037 039 JC PENNEY 018 019 021 039 045 087...
  • Page 46 Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) PHILCO 037 039 040 071 PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087 PILOT PIONEER 019 027 052 PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ 002 020 QUASAR 039 144 RADIO SHACK 003 045 057 074 087 093 133 134 137 140 141 142 152 153 158 159 160 161 019 026 039 067 093 095 124 127 157 REALISTIC 003 015 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 093 137 152 159 160...
  • Page 47 CARRERA CARVER 138 139 141 142 143 CASIO CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER 055 066 FUNAI GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON 038 052 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN 193 194 KENWOOD 028 060 076 077 146 KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN MAGNAVOX...
  • Page 48 Setup Code Table: CD (continued) QUASAR RADIO SHACK 091 148 REALISTIC 056 091 093 102 103 ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI 132 155 SANYO 080 093 SCOTT SEARS SHARP 103 112 149 178 SHERWOOD 039 056 103 131 SIGNATURE SONY 101 113 114 116 137 SOUNDSTREAM SYLVANIA...
  • Page 49 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON 002 019 022 034 051 003 004 GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON 001 032 KENWOOD 007 050 LOTTE MAGNAVOX 009 033 056 MARANTZ MITSUBISHI 023 036 ONKYO 015 048 OPTIMUS 011 050...
  • Page 50 Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL 315 316 CITOH DRAKE 317 318 DX ANTENNA 331 352 ECHOSTAR 319 322 380 395 396 452 ELECTRO HOME EUROPLUS FUJITSU GENERAL ELECTRIC 408 474 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 301 303 323 365...
  • Page 51 Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 003 045 048 052 059 ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR CABLE STAR 033 113 CENTURION CENTURY CITIZEN 014 111 COMTRONICS 026 037 DIAMOND DIGI EAGLE 027 037 046 186 EASTERN 063 066 070 115 187 ELECTRICORD...
  • Page 52 Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) REGENCY 063 115 187 REMBRANT SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 018 047 048 052 130 145 183 203 204 SIGNAL SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 015 016 141 163 STARGATE 015 037 120 187 SYLVANIA...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Guide

    Harman Kardon service depot. may clear the problem. NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any To clear the AVR 510’s entire system memory configuration settings you have made for including tuner presets, output level settings, 53 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...

  • Page 54: Notes

    Notes 54 NOTES...

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps Transient Intermodulation Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Harman Kardon, Inc. Rise Time 16 µsec...
  • Page 56 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2000 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: J90200012000...

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