AVR525 A/V DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER SERVICE MANUAL CONTENTS ESD WARNING………………………….…….2 SERVICE BULLETIN # H/K2003-05….…..24 SERVICE BULLETIN # H/K2004-04……...25 LEAKAGE TESTING………………..……..3 TECH TIP HKTT2003-01………….……….28 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………….….…..4 TECH TIP HKTT2004-03………….……….29 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS………………...5 EXPLODED VIEW………………………….33 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY…………………….7 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST………….34 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS……..….……8...
AVR525 Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components.
AVR525 Before returning the unit to the user, perform the following safety checks : 1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that leads are not pinched or that hardware is not lodged between the chassis and other metal parts in the unit.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis. Current Capability (HCC) ±45 Amps All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Transient Intermodulation Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Slew Rate 40V/µsec...
AVR525 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ˘ ˜ ı Ò ¯ ˆ Ú & Ô Ó 1 Main Power Switch Û Delay Adjust Selector Button › 2 System Power Control $ Preset Station Selector Ù Digital Input Selector 3 Power Indicator % Input Source Selector ı...
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AVR525 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Surround Mode Selector 8 to cycle through the Ù Digital Input Selector: Press this button to begin tion on using the tuner.) This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM individual modes available.
AVR525 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY A Upper Display Line F PRESET Indicator K 192kHz Indicator B Lower Display Line G MEMORY Indicator L 96kHz Indicator C OSD Indicator H STEREO Indicator D Multiroom Indicator I TUNED Indicator E Speaker/Channel Input Indicators J AUTO Indicator A Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status,...
AVR525 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS · ‡ fi ° fl › ¡ £ • ª ‚ ⁄ ‹ ™ ¢ ∞ § ¶ ¡ AM Antenna fi DVD Video Inputs j Multiroom Audio Outputs ™ FM Antenna fl Video 1 Video Inputs k Optical Digital Audio Output £...
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Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on not blocked and that there is at least three inches of Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. fi DVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S- open space between the vent holes and any wooden i Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack or fabric surface.
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AVR525 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 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.
AVR525 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input i Test Button j Sleep Button...
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AVR 525 and most change a digital input) and then press one of these Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette buttons to scroll through the list of options or to h 6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input: Press this decks.
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AVR525 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS v OSD Button: Press this button to activate the of commands stored in the remote. (See page 39 for SPL Selector: This button activates the more information on storing and recalling macros.) On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or AVR 525’s EzSet function to quickly and accurately...
AVR525 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via System Installation back speaker outputs §¶ª‚ to the respective a line-level audio connection from the Subwoofer After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- Output ¢...
NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.
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AVR525 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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 ‹.
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers •...
AVR525 AVR325/525 Alignment spec. rev01. 1. MAIN B'D : 5 Min. After power on, please set up Bias as below, Front Left > adjusting VR71, check P801 to 23mV +2mV/- 1mV. Surr Left > adjusting VR73 check P803 to 23mV +2mv/-1mV.
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AVR525 VR71 FRONT L-CH VR73 SURROUND L-CH P804 FRONT R-CH P802 SURROUND R-CH...
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AVR525 VR74 FRONT R-CH VR72 SURROUND R-CH...
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AVR525 2. BACK SURROUND B'D : 5 Min. After power on, please set up Bias as below, SBL > adjusting VR31 check P301 to 23mV +2mv/-1mV. Center > adjusting VR41 check P308 to 23mV +2mV/-1mV. SBR > adjusting VR51 check P309 to 23mV +2mV/-1mV.
Model: AVR325/AVR525 Subject: Software Upgrade A software upgrade is possible for the sub Micro CXP82852-375Q (IC12) in models AVR325 and AVR525; units without the upgrade may exhibit the following symptoms: 1) Dolby Digital EX mode only, Delay adjustment, any speaker size selected: Adjusting the delay time at 14 feet or greater for surround back, surround or center channels, may generate a distortion (like a feedback signal) from the subwoofer output.
Model: AVR325, AVR525, AVR430, AVR630 Subject: Rewiring Bias/Fan cables In the event you receive an AVR325, AVR525, AVR430 or AVR630 with the complaint: “the unit intermittently goes in standby or the fan runs constantly” perform the following modification. Please note other component or connection failures can cause the unit to go in to standby.
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AVR525 4) Unplug each the cable on the Bias PCB, desolder the female plugs, cut the connectors off each wire, strip the insulation 1/8” on each end and solder directly to the PCB assembly in each location. 5) For locations N801, N802, N803, N804 on the Main PCB, set the unit on its side and remove the bottom grille.
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AVR525 7) Replace the DSP and Processor boards 8) Recheck all bias voltages, following the instructions below: MAIN AMP IDLE CURRENT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (Set variable resistors for MAIN/SURROUND Board) Specialized equipment/parts needed: Variable AC transformer (“Variac” type) to adjust and monitor AC line voltage.
AVR525 harman/kardon TECH TIPS harman/kardon Troubleshooting tips and solutions to common service problems TIP# HKTT2003-01 Rev5 For models: AVR7000/7200/7300/8000 AVR10 AVR100/200/300/500 DPR1001 AVR110/210/310/510 DPR1005 AVR120/220/320/520 DPR2005 AVR125/225/325/525 HK3370/3470/3375/3475 AVR130/230/330/430/630 HK3250 AVR135/235/335/435/635 Subject: Backup Memory on AVR/DPR/HK series receivers In the event of the complaint: “the receiver is losing its memory (any programmed system settings) when the unit is turned off, or after the unit is unplugged (briefly*)”:...
AVR receiver. Use the following AVR220 AVR320 procedures to help find what is working, then to quickly locate the problem area. AVR520 AVR225 AVR125 AVR525 Equipment needed: AVR130 AVR230 1 set of (RCA) Y adaptors. AVR330 AVR430 Function/signal generator.
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AVR525 harman/kardon Isolating audio problems in an AVR receiver Using 6/8 Direct In At this point you will be able to check and assure all output levels are the same. 10) IF THE OUTPUT LEVELS ARE NOT THE SAME STOP! Go no further. At this point you will need to use the charts to see where you are losing your signal.
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AVR525 harman/kardon Isolating audio problems in an AVR receiver Using 6/8 Direct In AVR,210,310,510 1 15 3 19 17 7 13 27 25 21 20 25 26 10 12 9 24 22 22 23 5 21 19 19 20 8 10...
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AVR525 harman/kardon Isolating audio problems in an AVR receiver Using 6/8 Direct In AVR 525 21 22 21 23 7 28 7 29 27 25 26 11 11 26 24 22 23 13 13 8 10 1 13 15 15 23 21...
55222010XX CON MAINS INLET A/C INLET 7014-NGP 55206550NR CONN-SPE AC OUTLET 2P 110V FE 12.75MM 2 BK 0 0 55615050 EPR TUNER MODULE KST-M1011MW0-62 AVR525 OEM US/ 55555910XX AC METAL HEATSINK(MAIN) AVR525 -- BLANK 55509110XX FAN RDL8025B C185HS10H1910 ( WIRE:400MM) 0 A0...
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AVR525 55405680XX AC CPL REAR PANEL AVR525 55554510 AC PLASTIC DUST COVER AVR325/525 67472300NR CONN-SPE 87204-6063 SUB D FE 2.77MM 9 -- 1630 A1 55176390XX CON PHONO SCKT STEREO JACK JW350S 55176420XX AC PUN BRACKET BKT GROUND ET 0.5T AVR520...
AVR525 AVR525 Electrical Parts List Ref. Part Number Description Designator SURROUND PCB Capacitors CE 470U0F +20% 63.0V 85C C301 13076940AM CE 470U0F +20% 63.0V 85C C302 13076940AM CE 10U0F +20% 50.0V 85C C303 2026888030 CC 270P0F +10% -10% 50.0V Y5P...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator SURROUND PCB TR-SLPLF KTA1024 Y P 50MI0A -150V Q508 5513326056 TR-SLPLF KTC3206 Y N 50MI0A 150V Q509 5513324056 TR-SLPLF KTA1024 Y P 50MI0A -150V Q511 5513326056 TR-SLPLF KTC3206 Y N 50MI0A 150V Q512...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator POWER SUPPLY PCB TR-SLPLF MPSA06 N 500MI0A Q102 5514267056 IC-REGPOSFXD KIA7805API TO-220IS NORMAL IC11 55179250MU Resistors RA 3M3 OHM +10% 500MI0W R101 5518010016 RCF 1R0 OHM +5% 250MI0W R102 1106757016 RCF 1R0 OHM +5% 250MI0W...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator MAIN PCB CC 100P0F +10% -10% 50.0V Y5P C109 2093665016 CC 100P0F +10% -10% 50.0V Y5P C110 2093665016 CC 100P0F +10% -10% 50.0V Y5P C111 2093665016 CC 100P0F +10% -10% 50.0V Y5P C112 2093665016 CC 100P0F +10% -10% 50.0V Y5P...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator MAIN PCB CE 100U0F +20% 25.0V 85C C406 2026907030 CE 220U0F +20% 10.0V 85C C407 2026908030 CE 220U0F +20% 10.0V 85C C408 2026908030 CC 3P0F +0P25F -0P25F 50.0V NP0 C409 2024633071 CC 3P0F +0P25F -0P25F 50.0V NP0...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator MAIN PCB CC 10N0F +20% -20% 16.0V Y5S C601 2044901016 CC 10N0F +20% -20% 16.0V Y5S C602 2044901016 Semiconductors D-ZENER MTZJ 12.0V 500MI0W D204 5517804016 D-SLP 1N4148 100.0V 150E-3A D205 7043654016 D-SLP 1N4148 100.0V 150E-3A...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator MAIN PCB TR-SLPLF KTA1024 Y P 50MI0A -150V Q316 5513326056 TR-SLPLF KTC3206 Y N 50MI0A 150V Q317 5513324056 TR-SLPLF KTC3206 Y N 50MI0A 150V Q318 5513324056 TR-SLPLF KTA1024 Y P 50MI0A -150V Q319...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator MAIN PCB TR-SHPLF 2SA1986-R P -15.0A Q439 551791500 TR-SHPLF 2SA1986-R P -15.0A Q440 551791500 TR-SLPLF KTC3198BL N 150MI0A Q441 2050808056 TR-SLPLF KTA1024 Y P 50MI0A -150V Q442 5513326056 TR-SLPSWA KRC107M N Q443 5517923056...
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AVR525 Ref. Part Number Description Designator VIDEO PCB CON DIN SCKT MIX SOCKET RCA-118JP1S NJ93 55149520 CON DIN SCKT MIX SOCKET RCA-118JP1S NJ94 55149520 CON DIN SCKT MIX SOCKET RCA-118JP1S NJ95 55149520 CON DIN SCKT MIX SOCKET RCA-118JP1S NJ96...
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CONN 1.25MM 31 FE R BK 00-6216-031-120-808 0 0 DP10 55142780NR DISPLAY HNA-15LL01 FN10 55177570 AC PUN SHIELD FENCE TONE 55505880NR FFC CABLE 25MM 600MM 31 PIN FROM FRONT TO PROC PCB AVR525 COMPLETE TUNER PCB ASS'Y = part# 55615050...
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AVR525 harman/kardon CXP82532/82540 CMOS 8-bit Single Chip Microcomputer Description The CXP82532/82540 microcomputer is composed 80 pin QFP (Plastic) of a CPU, ROM RAM, and I/O ports. These chips feature many other high-performance circuits in a single-chip CMOS design, including converter, serial interface, timer/counter, time-base timer, capture timer/counter, fluorescent display controller/driver, remote control receiver.
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AVR525 harman/kardon Block Diagram CXP82532/82540 A/D CONVERTER AN0 to AN7 PA0 to PA7 SPC700 CLOCK GEN./ CPU CORE SYSTEM CONTROL T0 to T7 PB0 to PB6 T8/S28 T15/S21 CONTROLLER/ 80 BYTES DRIVER S0 to S20 PC0 to PC7 REMOCON FIFO...
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AVR525 harman/kardon CXP82532/82540 Pin Description Symbol Description (Port A) PA0/AN0 8-bit port; single bit Analog input to A/D converter. I/O/Analog input addressable. (8 pins) PA7/AN7 (8 pins) PB0/CINT I/O/Input External capture input for 16-bit timer/counter. PB1/CS0 I/O/Input Chip select input for serial interface (CH0).
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AVR525 harman/kardon CXP82532/82540 Symbol Description Provides voltage for FDP when on-chip resistor is selected under mask option. Connection for system clock oscillation crystal. When using an external EXTAL Input clock, input normal signal to EXTAL and reverse phase signal to the...
AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix Monolithic IC MM1501 Series Outline This IC extends the series of ICs for video/audio signal switching, with a 2-input 1-output single video switch, video signal/chroma signal 75Ω...
AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C) Item Symbol Rating Unit -40~+125 °C Storage temperature -30~+75 °C Operating temperature Power supply voltage When alone Allowable loss 350 ( When mounted on board Board size 100mm 100mm t=1.6...
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AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI MM1503 Item Symbol Measurement conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Refer to measurement procedures Consumption current No-signal, no-load 1.80 2.00 2.20 Input pin voltage No-signal, no-load 1.25 Output pin voltage Refer to measurement procedures -0.5...
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AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI MM1509 Item Symbol Measurement conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Refer to measurement procedures Consumption current Refer to measurement procedures µA Current consumption for PS Refer to measurement procedures...
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AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI MM1512 Item Symbol Measurement conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Refer to measurement procedures Consumption current No-signal, no-load 1.95 2.15 2.35 Y input pin voltage No-signal, no-load 1.80 2.00 2.20...
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AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI ·Measurement Procedures (MM1501 ~ MM1504) Connect a DC ammeter to V pin and measure. Hereafter, short Consumption current the ammeter to use. Input a 2.0V (1.0V for MM1502 and MM1504), 100kHz sine wave to SG1.
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AVR525 harman/kardon Video Switch · 75Ω driver · Y/C mix MM1501 MITSUMI · Measurement Procedures (MM1505 ~ MM1508) Connect a DC ammeter to V pin and measure. Hereafter, short Consumption current the ammeter to use. Input a 2.0V (1.0V for MM1506 and MM1508), 100kHz sine wave to SG1.
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AVR525 harman/kardon 8-channel analog multiplexer / demultiplexer BU4051BC / BU4051BCF / BU4051BCFV The BU4051BC, BU4051BCF and BU4051BCFV are analog multiplexers / demultiplexers which use three-input digi- tal signals for control via an 8-channel analog switch. These products feature high on / off output voltage ratio and low crosstalk between analog switches.
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AVR525 harman/kardon Triple 2-channel analog multiplexer / demultiplexer BU4053BC / BU4053BCF / BU4053BCFV The BU4053BC, BU4053BCF, and BU4053BCFV are multiplexers / demultiplexers capable of selecting and combin- ing analog signals and digital signals in a 2 ch × 3 configuration. Inhibit signals and control signals are used to turn on the switch corresponding to each of the channels.
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AVR525 harman/kardon 8-bit compatible shift / store register BU4094BC / BU4094BCF / BU4094BCFV The BU4094BC, BU4094BCF, and BU4094BCFV are shift / store registers, each consisting of an 8-bit register and an 8-bit latch. As the data in the shift register can be latched by an asynchronous strobe input, it is possible to hold the output in the data transfer mode.
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AVR525 harman/kardon M54HCU04 M74HCU04 HEX INVERTER (SINGLE STAGE) HIGH SPEED = 5 ns (TYP.) AT V = 5 V LOW POWER DISSIPATION = 1 µA (MAX.) AT T = 25 C HIGH NOISE IMMUNITY = 10 % V (MIN.) OUTPUT DRIVE CAPABILITY...
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AVR525 harman/kardon AK4114 High Feature 192kHz 24bit Digital Audio Interface Transceiver GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AK4114 is a digital audio transceiver supporting 192kHz, 24bits. The channel status decoder supports both consumer and professional modes. The AK4114 can automatically detect a Non-PCM bit stream.
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AVR525 harman/kardon AK4114 PIN/FUNCTION Pin Name Function IPS0 Input Channel Select 0 Pin in Parallel Mode Receiver Channel 4 Pin in Serial Mode (Internal biased pin) No Connect NC(AVSS) No internal bonding. This pin should be connected to AVSS. DIF0...
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AVR525 harman/kardon AK4114 PIN/FUNCTION (Continued) Pin Name Function Power-Down Mode Pin When “L”, the AK4114 is powered-down and reset. Master Clock Operation Mode 0 Pin in Parallel Mode CDTO Control Data Output Pin in Serial Mode, IIC= “L”. CAD1 Chip Address 1 Pin in Serial Mode, IIC= “H”.