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AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Power for the Digital Revolution.
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AVR 510 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 18 System Configuration 20 Input Setup 20 Surround Setup 21 Delay Settings 22 Speaker Setup 23 Output Level Adjustment 23 Crossover Frequency 24 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Operation 26 Basic Operation 26 Source Selection 27 Surround
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! In addition to providing a wide range of listen- Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS ® With the purchase of a Harman Kardon ing options, the AVR 510 is easy to configure so Decoding Using Crystal Chip AVR 510 you are about to begin many years of that it provides the best results with your Technology listening enjoyment. The AVR 510 has been speakers and specific listening-room environ- Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 and custom-designed to prov
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Safety Information 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for ference to radio communication. However, there Important Safety Information proper grounding and, in particular, specifies is no guarantee that harmful interference will Verify Line Voltage Before Use that the cable ground shall be connected to the not occur in a particular installation. 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-vo
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Front Panel Controls 29 ˆıÙ Û Û Û Ú Ú ÚÒ Ò Ò Ô Ô Ô 30 O O DTS MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP L 0 C 0 R DOLBY D O O PCM O O MP3 LS LFE RS Ó OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG OSD O O VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM PRO LOGIC 3- STEREO HALL 12 NIGHT MULTI DIGITAL 5 CH STEREO THEATER ( * 1 1 1 & & & 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 ) ) ) ! ! ! @ @ @ $ ^ ^ ^ # # # % % % 1 Main Power Switch ! Input Source Selector Ô Set Button 2 System Power Control @ FM Mode Selector Input Indica
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Front Panel Controls 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- $ Input/Output Status Indicator: These Input Indicators: A green LED will light in ton to change the surround mode by scrolling LED indicators will normally light green to show front of the input that is currently being used as through the list of available modes. Note that that the front panel Video 4 A/V jacks or the the source for the AVR 510. depending on the type of input, some modes Coaxial 3 digital jack is operating as an i
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Front Panel Information Display X W V UTS Z Y RQ O O DTS MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET L 0 C 0 R SLEEP DOLBY D O O PCM A O O MP3 LS LFE RS OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG OSD VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM O O B NIGHT MULTI DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3- STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER C D E F G H I J KL M N O P A Bitstream Indicators J 5-Channel Stereo Indicator S Preset Indicator B Optical Source Indicators K Logic 7 Mode Indicators T Sleep Indicator C DTS Mode Indicator L Hall Mode Indicators U Memo
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Front Panel Information Display & 29 for more information on the Channel Y Main Information Display: This display Indicators.) shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or R Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the other aspects of the AVR 510’s operation. tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe- cific preset memory location in use. (See page 31 Z Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to for more information on preset stations.) When remind you th
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Rear Panel Connections j h f · 35 33 31 d b e ° 36 34 32 ki g c a ® 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. This product is covered by one or more of the following: in the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, ¡ 5
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Rear Panel Connections ¡ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the menus and the output of any standard video e Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. source selected by the receiver’s video switcher. an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 510’s multiroom control system. fi Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs ™ Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the to the matching + or – terminals on your left RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio record
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D E I X G I R U I T N K T E P A M S L Main Remote Control Functions a Power On Button b IR Transmitter Window c b a c Program/SPL Indicator d Power Off Button e Input Selectors 39 f AVR Selector POWER g AM/FM Tuner Select TM MUTE h Learn Button d OFF ON 38 i Test Button e j Sleep Button AVR DVD CD TAPE f k Surround Mode Selector VCR TV CBL/SAT l Night Mode VID 2 VID 3 VID 1 VID 4 m Channel Select Button g 37 ⁄ ¤ n / Buttons 6 CH. LEARN AM/FM SPL h 36 ‹ o Button i 35 p Set Button j TEST T/V SLEEP
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Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 510’s remote f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low may be programmed to control up to eight switch the remote so that it will operate the volume levels. devices, including the AVR 510. Before using the AVR 510’s functions. If the AVR 510 is in the m Channel Select Button: This button is remote, it is important to remember to press the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 510 on. used to s
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Main Remote Control Functions t Direct Button: Press this button when ory. When some source devices, such as CD 35 TV/Video Button: This button does not the tuner is in use to start the sequence for players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected have a direct function on the AVR 510, but direct entry of a station’s frequency. After press- using the device Input Selectors e, these when used with a compatibly programmed ing the button, simply press the proper buttons may function as Chapter Step o
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Zone II Remote Control Functions å Power Off: When used in the room © Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When where the AVR 510 is located, press this button the AVR 510’s tuner is selected as the input POWER MUTE to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in source, these buttons will move up or down A K OFF a remote room with a sensor that is connected through the list of stations that have been AVR VID 1 VID 2 to the Multi IR jack e, this button turns the stored in the preset memory. When a CD
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Installation and Connections System Installation 6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM uration. To ensure proper phase and optimal After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid (75-ohm) connection ¶. The FM antenna may performance, consult the identification plate on surface capable of supporting its weight, you will be an external roof antenna, an inside powered your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify need to make the connections to your audio and or wire-lead antenna or a c
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Installation and Connections Video Equipment Connections Video Connection Notes: panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on Video equipment is connected in the same man- • When the component video jacks are used, source equipment. This will enable the remote ner as audio components. Again, the use of high- the on-screen menus will not be visible. You room location to control source equipment quality interconnect cables is recommended to must switch to the standard composite or functions. p
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Installation and Connections IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls External Audio Decoder Connection NOTE: Many audio and video products go into should be CL3/FT4-rated or carry any other certi- To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 510 a Standby mode when they are used with fication that is required by the NEC or state and may be used in conjunction with optional, switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on local building and electrical codes. To avoid inter- external decoders
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System Configuration Center Front Speaker When all audio, video and system connections position at the same time (without delay from have been made, there are a few configuration the center speaker compared to the left and No more adjustments that must be made. A few minutes right speakers). than 24" spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the Left F
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System Configuration 1. Plug the AC Power Cord ° into an the image to be permanently “burned into” the to adjust, and then press the Set button p to unswitched AC outlet. CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the adjust that item. Note that the menus will AVR 510 warranty and may not be covered by remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until the projector/TV set’s warranty. they will “time-out” and disappear from the it latches and the word “OFF” o
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System Configuration Input Setup until the desired digital or analog input is surround modes are a matter of personal taste, The first step in configuring the AVR 510 is to shown in the Main Information Display Y feel free to select any mode you wish – you select an input. This may be done by pressing and in the lower third of the video display may change it later. However, to make it easier the front panel Input Source Selector ! connected to the AVR 510. Press the Set to establish the initial
