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- Page 1 AVR507 Limited Edition Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL EX LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 7 CH. STEREO SURR. OFF ® Power for the Digital Revolution ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections SCART A/V Connections System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 507 Limited Edition you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selec- tions, the AVR 507 is truly a multichannel receiv- er for the new millennium. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR has been designed for use with 220- 240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls DIGITAL EX PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO Main Power Switch System Power Control Power Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speaker Select Button Selector Buttons Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. - Page 6 Front Panel Controls Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls.
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Page 7: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections AM Antenna FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Multiroom Outputs Fan Vents 8-Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Video Monitor Outputs DVD Video Inputs NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec- tions for multichannel input/output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the... - Page 8 Rear Panel Connections Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard Video or S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.
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Page 9: Main Remote Control Functions
Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program/SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Buttons Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode... - Page 10 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 507’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.
- Page 11 Main Remote Control Functions Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing (except Pro...
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Page 12: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions
Zone II Remote Control Functions POWER MUTE VID 2 VID 1 AM/ / FM VID 3 VID 4 TAPE TUNING PRESET DISC SKIP DISC SKIP VOLUME Power Off AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select Input Selectors Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play Record/Pause Preset/Track Skip Disc Skip... -
Page 13: Installation And Connections
Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality inter- connect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals. -
Page 14: Scart A/V Connections
Installation and Connections 7. If another component video device is avail- able, connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Input jacks . The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks 8. - Page 15 Installation and Connections Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART ¡ Cinch Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Black Black Figure 3: Yellow Yellow Cinch/SCART-Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch ¡ SCART Figure 4: SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback;...
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Page 16: System And Power Connections
Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 507 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. -
Page 17: Speaker Selection
Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speakers. This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers. -
Page 18: System Configuration
System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to pro- gram the system configuration memories. With the AVR two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e.g. -
Page 19: Input Setup
System Configuration To make this process as quick and as easy as pos- sible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD sys- tem with the on-screen menus, and step through each input. Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR is to select an input, i.e. - Page 20 System Configuration If you wish to customize the speaker size individu- ally to each input, make certain that the cursor is on the line and press the Buttons so that appears in highlighted video. When this setting is entered all speaker size settings will be shown with their factory default size in the menu and all other inputs will turn to too.
- Page 21 System Configuration If the front left/right speakers are set to , three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press Buttons on the remote so that appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, all bass informa- tion will be routed to the front left/right “main”...
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Page 22: Surround Setup
System Configuration As an example, in the Figure below, all speakers are set for “large, ” and a subwoofer is set. Surround Setup Once the speaker setup has been completed, the next step for that input is to set the surround mode you wish to use with that input. -
Page 23: Configuring The Surround Off (Stereo) Modes
System Configuration field presentations. The choices available are Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater, VMAx Near and VMAx Far. The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multi- channel installations, while the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in delivering a full surround field when only the front left and front right speakers are installed. -
Page 24: Night Mode Settings
System Configuration Now the cursor will be at the line so that the delay for the surround speakers may be set. Press the Buttons until the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers is entered. -
Page 25: Manual Output Level Adjustment
System Configuration configuration button has been pressed the test noise will be heard from the front left speaker. 6. At this point, EzSet will take over, adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point. - Page 26 System Configuration You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indica- tor, simply press and release the SPL Indicator Select Button on the remote while the test tone is circulating and set the main Volume Control to -15dB (respectively higher or...
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Page 27: Operation
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL 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 Effects channel. DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. - Page 28 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism.
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Page 29: Basic Operation
Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off •... -
Page 30: Controls And Use Of Headphones
Operation Controls and Use of Headphones • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control or remote Volume Up/Down buttons. • To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button . This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. -
Page 31: Digital Audio Playback
Operation To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured), press the Stereo Button until appears in the Main Information Display Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic. -
Page 32: Surround Mode Types
Operation Digital Bitstream Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bit- streams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. -
Page 33: Night Mode
Operation sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators. Important Note: When a digital surround source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters SBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels will appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 source is played. -
Page 34: Memory Backup
Operation Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan- nels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR will return to normal operation. If you are using a disc with noise 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... -
Page 35: Advanced Features
Advanced Features The AVR 507 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they pro- vide additional options that you may wish to use. -
Page 36: Semi-Osd Settings
Advanced Features / Multiroom Operation Semi-OSD Settings The semi-OSD system places one line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configura- tion settings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to... -
Page 37: Multiroom Setup
Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the steps below. Press the OSD button to bring the (Figure 1) to the screen. Press button twice, until the on-screen cursor is next to the... -
Page 38: Tuner Operation
Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 507’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection 1. -
Page 39: Rds Operation
Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 507 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of informa- tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection, and the correct... -
Page 40: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote The AVR 507 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. -
Page 41: Code Readout
Programming the Remote Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary. You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button. -
Page 42: Channel Control Punch-Through
Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices, press the appropriate Input Selector to change the remote from control over the AVR to the additional product. When you press any of these buttons, it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled. -
Page 43: Transport Control Punch-Through
Programming the Remote Transport Control Punch-Through The AVR’s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, DVD or CD will operate in con- junction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote. -
Page 44: Function List
Function List 44 FUNCTION LIST Button Name AVR Function Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select VID 3 Video 3 Select VID 4... - Page 45 Function List Button Name Tape Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Mute Tape Tape Select VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 AM/FM 6/8 Ch. Select Sleep Test T/V select Volume Up Surround Select Night Multi Room Volume Down Channel/Guide Speaker/Menu...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power Power Switch is pushed Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections or picture • Mute is on • Volume control is down Units turns on, but Front-Panel •... -
Page 47: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 5/7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 50 Watts per channel, @ <... - Page 48 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2003 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: CQX1A862Y...