Harman Kardon AVR507 Limited Edition Bedienungsanleitung

Harman Kardon Audio-/Videoempfänger AVR507 Limited Edition

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AVR507 Limited Edition Audio/ Video Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
DIGITAL EX LOGIC 7
PRO LOGIC
3 STEREO DSP
7 CH. STEREO
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Power for the Digital Revolution
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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Introduction
4Safety Information
4Unpacking
5Front Panel Controls
7Rear Panel Connections
9Main Remote Control Functions
12 Zone II Remote Control Functions
13 Installation and Connections
13 Audio Connections
13 Video Connections
14 SCART A/V Connections
16 System and Power Connections
17 Speaker Selection
17 Speaker Placement
18 System Configuration
18 First Turn On
18 Using the On-Screen Display
18 System Setup
19 Input Setup
19 Speaker Setup
22 Surround Setup
23 Configuring the Surround Off
(Stereo) Modes
23 Delay Settings
24 Night Mode Settings
24 Output Level Adjustment
24 Using EzSet
25 Manual Output Level Adjustment
27 Operation
27 Surround Mode Chart
29 Basic Operation
29 Source Selection
29 6/8-Channel Direct Input
30 Controls and Use of Headphones
30 Surround Mode Selection
31 Digital Audio Playback
31 Dolby Digital
31 DTS
31 PCM Audio Playback
31 Selecting a Digital Source
32 Digital Bitstream Indicators
32 Surround mode Types
32 PCM Playback Indications
32 Speaker/Channel Indicators
33 Night Mode
33 Tape Recording
33 Output Level Adjustment
With Source Signals
34 Memory backup
35 Advanced Features
35 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment
35 Display Brightness
35 Turn-On Volume Level
36 Semi-OSD Settings
36 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
36 Multiroom Operation
36 Installation
37 Multiroom Setup
37 Multiroom Operation
38 Tuner Operation
38 Basic Tuner Operation
38 Station Selection
38 Preset Tuning
39 RDS Operation
39 RDS Tuning
39 RDS Display Options
39 Program Search
Table of Contents
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
1
(number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
0
– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
å
– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 55013/6.1990
EN 55020/12.1994
EN 60065:1993
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
Carsten Olesen
Harman Kardon Europe
09/03
40 Programming the Remote
40 Programming the Remote with Codes
40 Direct Code Entry
40 Auto Search Method
41 Code Readout
41 Macro Programming
42 Programmed Device Functions
42 Volume Punch-Through
42 Channel Control Punch-Through
43 Transport Control Punch-Through
43 Reassigning Device Control Selectors
43 Resetting the Remote Memory
44 Function List
46 Troubleshooting Guide
46 Processor Reset
47 Technical Specifications
INTRODUCTION 3
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. In addition to the tra-
ditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as
Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest
advancements in surround technology such as
Dolby Pro Logic II, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1
modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel
versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.
The AVR 507 Limited Edition has been engi-
neered so that it is easy to take advantage of all
the power of its digital technology. On-screen
menus, fully color coded connection jacks and
terminals and our exclusive EzSetremote
make installation fast and simple. However, to
obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new
receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few
minutes spent learning the functions of the vari-
ous controls will enable you to take advantage
of all the power the AVR 507 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or its operation, please contact your
retailer or custom installer. They are your best
local sources of information.
Description and Features
The AVR 507 Limited Edition is among the most
versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers avail-
able, incorporating a wide range of listening
options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS
decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of
surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or
Stereo recordings are available for use with
sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the
AVR 507’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby
3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and
Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 507 offers
Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7 process
in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider,
more enveloping field environment and more
defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman
Kardon exclusive is VMAx, which uses propri-
etary processing to create an open, spacious
sound field even when only two front speakers
are available.
In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it
provides the best results with your speakers and
specific listening-room environment.
A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital
processor to preserve all of the subtleties of
older analog, two-channel materials, while bass
management, available in the surround and
Stereo-Digital modes,improves your ability to
tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or
taste.
On-screen menus make it simple to enter set-
tings for speaker configurations and bass man-
agement, and the EzSet remote measures a sys-
tems sound levels and automatically calibrates
them for perfectly balanced sound field presen-
tation.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features
connections for five video devices, all with both
composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional
audio inputs are available, and a total of six digi-
tal inputs and three outputs make the AVR 507
capable of handling all the latest digital audio
sources.
For compatibility with the latest HDTV video
sources and progressive scan DVD players, the
AVR also features wide-bandwidth,
low-crosstalk component video switching.
Coax and optical digital outputs are available for
direct connection to digital recorders. Two video
recording outputs, preamp-out and a color-
coded eight-channel input make the AVR 507
virtually future-proof, with everything needed to
accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on
board.
The AVR 507 Limited Edition flexibility and
power extend beyond your main home theater
or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisti-
cated multizone control system that allows you
to select one source for use in the main room
and a different one (Audio only) in a second
room. Complete control over volume is possible
with a separate infrared control link. To make it
easy to operate the AVR 507 from a remote
room, a separate “Zone II” remote is included.
Additional multiroom options include the option
to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to
the multiroom system.
The AVR 507’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver more then fifty years ago. With
state-of-
the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,
the AVR 507 is the perfect combina
tion of the
latest in digital audio technology, a
quiet yet
powerful analog amplifier in an
elegant,
easy-to-use package.
Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and
Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the
full suite of DTS®modes, including
DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and
Neo:6®
Seven channels of high-current amplifi-
cation with two channels assignable to
either surround back or multiroom
applications
Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7®
processing, available for the first time
with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in
a variety of modes and two modes
of VMAx®
Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel
Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to
Preserve the Integrity of Analog
Materials
Stereo-Digital Mode for Programmable
Bass Management of Low Frequencies
Between Main Speakers and
Subwoofer
remote automatically sets
output levels for optimum performance
High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible
component video switching
Front panel analog A/V inputs
Front panel digital inputs for easy con-
nection to portable digital devices and
the latest video game consoles
Multiple digital inputs and outputs
On-screen menu and display system
Extensive multiroom options including
a standard Zone II remote and assignable
amplifier channels
6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and
Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and
Use with Future Audio Formats
Extensive bass management options,
including three separate crossover
groupings
Main Remote with Internal Codes
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4SAFETY 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.
If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord
attached to your unit. We do not recommend
that extension cords be used with this product.
As with all electrical devices, do not run power
cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords should
be replaced immediately by an authorized
service depot with a cord meeting factory
specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the unit for any
considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the
product will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized service
station.
Installation Location
To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on
a firm and level surface. When placing the
unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and
any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventilation.
If this product will be installed in a cabinet or
other enclosed area, make certain that there
is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances a fan may be
required.
Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
Avoid moist or humid locations.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit, or place objects directly over
them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry
immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use
benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any
other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish
of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near
the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other
components, and make certain that you
disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to
protect your new receiver during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by
carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom
and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and other
sections of the shipping protection are
recyclable. Please respect the environment and
discard those materials at a local recycling
center.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
1
Main Power Switch: Press this button to
apply power to the AVR. When the switch is
pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the orange LED
3
. This
button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel so
that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of
the switch.
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”
position.
2
System Power Control: When the Main
Power Switch
1
is “ON, press this button to
turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit
off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator
3
will turn blue when the unit is on.
3
Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated
in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode
to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.
When the unit is in operation, the indicator will
turn blue.
4
Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head-
phones. Be certain that the headphones have a
standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that
the speakers will automatically be turned off
when the headphones are connected.
5
Surround Mode Group Selector: Press
this button to select the top-level group of
surround modes. Each press of the button will
select a major mode grouping in the following
order:
Dolby Modes DTS Digital Modes DSP
Modes Stereo Modes Logic 7 Modes
Once the button is pressed so that the name of
the desired surround mode group appears in the
Main Information Display
˜
, press the
Surround Mode Selector
9
to cycle through
the individual modes available. For example, press
this button to select Dolby modes, and then press
the Surround Mode Selector
9
to choose
from the various mode options.
6
Speaker Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 18 for more information on setup and
configuration.)
Front Panel Controls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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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
Tuner Band Selector
Set Button
Preset Stations Selector
Speaker/Channel Input Indicator
Input Source Selector
RDS Select Button
Delay
Digital Optical 3 Input
Surround Mode Indicators
Digital Coax 3 Input
Video 4 input jacks
Bass Control
Balance Control
Treble Control
Digital Input Selector
Channel Select Button
Volume Control
Input Indicators
Main Information Display
Remote Sensor Window
24
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6FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Controls
7
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
˜
.
8
Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or
disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone
controls. When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE IN appear in the Main
Information Display
˜
, the settings of the
Bass
and Treble
Ú
controls and of the
Balance control
Ò
will affect the output
signals. When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE OUT appear in the Main
Information Display
˜
, the output signal will
be “flat, without any balance, bass or treble
alteration.
9
Surround Mode Selector: Press this button
to select from among the available surround
mode options for the mode group selected. The
specific modes will vary based on the number of
speakers available, the mode group and if the
input source is digital or analog. For example,
press the Surround Mode Group Selector
5
to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic
7, and then press this button to see the mode
choices available. For more information on mode
selection, see page 30.
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Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
reached, MANUAL TUNED or AUTO
TUNED will appear in the Main Information
Display
˜
(see page 38 for more information
on tuning stations).
!
Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button
will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed
for some seconds will switch between stereo and
mono receiving and between automatic and
manual tuning mode (See page 38 for more
information on the tuner).
@Set Button: When making choices during the
setup and configuration process, press this button
to enter the desired setting as shown in the
Main Information Display
˜
into the AVR’s
memory. The set button may also be used to
change the display brightness. (See page 35.)
#
Preset Stations Selector: Press this
button to scroll up or down through the list of
stations that have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 38 for more information on
tuner programming.)
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Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These
indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the
speaker type selected for each channel or the
incoming data-signal configuration.The left, center,
right, right surround and left surround speaker
indicators are composed of three boxes, while the
subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights
when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two
outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are
selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the
center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker
has been selected for that position. (See page 19
for more information on configuring speakers.) The
letters inside each of the center boxes display
active input channels. For standard analog inputs,
only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo
input. When a digital source is playing, the indica-
tors will light to display the channels begin
received at the digital input. When the letters
flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See
page 21 for more information on the Channel
Indicators).
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Input Source Selector: Press this button to
change the input by scrolling through the list of
input sources.
^
RDS Select Button: Press this button to
display the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner.
(See page 39 for more information on RDS).
&
Delay: Press this button to begin the
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See page 23 for more information on
delay times.)
*
Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical
digital audio output of an audio or video product
to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be
certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid
dust contamination that might degrade future
performance.
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Surround Mode Indicators: A blue LED
will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
Ó
Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally
used for connection to the output of portable
digital audio devices, video game consoles or
other products that have a coax digital jack.
Ô
Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video
jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.
Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the
low frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
Ò
Balance Control: Turn this control to
change the relative volume for the front left/right
channels.
NOTE: For proper operation of the surround
modes this control should be at the midpoint or
“12 o’clock” position.
Ú
Treble Control: Turn this control to modify
the high frequency output of the left/right channels
by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
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Digital Input Selector: When playing a
source that has a digital output, press this button
to select between the Optical
and Coaxial
Digital inputs. (See pages 22-24 for more
information on digital audio.)
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Channel Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 33.)
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Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjust-
ing volume control will automatically release the
unit from the silenced condition.
ˆ
Input indicators: A blue LED will light in
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR.
˜
Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver.
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Remote Sensor Window: The sensor
behind this window receives infrared signals from
the remote control. Aim the remote at this area
and do not block or cover it unless an external
remote sensor is installed.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7
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
Front Speaker Outputs
Center Speaker Outputs
Surround Speaker Outputs
Switched AC Accessory Outlet
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet
AC Power Cord Jack
Video 2 Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
DVD Component Video Inputs
Remote IR Output
Remote IR Input
Multiroom IR Input
Video 1 Video Outputs
Video 1 Video Inputs
Video 2 Video Outputs
Video 3 Video Inputs
Video 2 Video Inputs
Optical Digital Inputs
Coaxial Digital Inputs
Video 2 Audio Outputs
Video 2 Audio Inputs
Video 3 Audio Inputs
Video 1 Audio Inputs
Video 1 Audio Outputs
Preamp Outputs
Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs
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
latest CEA standards as follows:
Front Left: White
Front Right: Red
Center: Green
Surround Left: Blue
Surround Right: Gray
Surround Back Left: Brown
Surround Back Right: Tan
Subwoofer (LFE): Purple
Digital Audio: Orange
Composite Video: Yellow
Component Video “Y”: Green
Component Video “Pr”: Red
Component Video “Pb”: Blue
AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna
supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make connections to
the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
the instructions supplied with the antenna.
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or
an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.
Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an
external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this
jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.
DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio
or video source.
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
analog output of a compact disc player or CD
changer or any other audio source.
Multiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks
to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to
the source selected by the multiroom system in a
remote room.
Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the
output of the AVR 507’s airflow system. To
ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid
possible damage to delicate surfaces, make
certain that these holes are not blocked and that
there is at least three inches of open space
between the vent holes and any wooden or
fabric surface.
8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are
used for connection to source devices such as
DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog
outputs. Depending on the source device in use,
all eight jacks may be used, though in many
cases only connections to the front left/right,
center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer
input) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audio
signals.
Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the matching digital input connector on
a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
8REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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.
DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD
player or other video source.
Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these
outputs to the matching + or – terminals on
your left and right speakers. In conformance with
the new CEA color code specification, the White
terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that
should be connected to the red (+) terminal on
Front Left speaker with the older color coding,
while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"
terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the
black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–)
terminals on the speakers. See page 13 for more
information on speaker polarity.
Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these
outputs to the matching + and – terminals on
your center channel speaker. In conformance
with the new CEA color code specification, the
Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal
that should be connected to the red (+) terminal
on speakers with the older color coding. Connect
the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black
negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page
13 for more information on speaker polarity.)
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + and – terminals
on your surround channel speakers. In confor-
mance with the new CEA color code specifica-
tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"
terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older
color coding, while the Gray terminal should be
connected to the red (+) terminal on the
Surround Right speaker with the older color
coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the
AVR to the matching black negative (–)
terminals for each surround speaker. (See page
13 for more information on speaker polarity.)
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any device that you
wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on
with the System Power Control switch
2
.
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any AC device. The
power will remain on at this outlet regardless of
whether the AVR is on or off (in Standby), pro-
vided that the Main Power switch
1
is on.
Note: The total power consumption of all
devices connected to the accessory outlets
should not exceed 100 watts from the
Unswitched Outlet
and 50 W from the
Switched Outlet
.
AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an
unswitched AC wall output.
Video 2 Component Video Inputs:
Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of
an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or
other video source device with component video
outputs to these jacks.
Monitor Component Video Outputs:
Connect these outputs to the component video
inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a
source connected to one of the two
Component Video Inputs
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the signal will be sent to these jacks.
DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect
the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD
player to these jacks.
Note: All component inputs/outputs can be
used for RGB signals too, in the same way as
described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected
to the jacks with the corresponding color.
RGB connection is not possible if the source out-
puts a separate sync signal (see page 14).
Remote IR Output: This connection permits
the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other
remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to
the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
Remote IR Input: If the AVR’s front-panel
IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or
other obstructions, an external IR sensor may
be used. Connect the output of the sensor to
this jack.
Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of
an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to
operate the AVR’s multiroom control system.
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jack on a VCR.
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a VCR or other video source.
Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jacks on a second VCR.
Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
any video source.
Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a second VCR or other video source.
Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the
optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV
receiver, the output of a compatible computer
sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD
player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a
DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a
standard PCM digital source.
Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
the output of a compatible computer sound card
playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD
player or CD player to these jacks. The signal
may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal,
a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM
digital source. Do not connect the RF digital out-
put of an LD player to these jacks.
Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a
VCR or any Audio recorder.
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCR
or other audio or video source.
Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or
video source.
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
audio or video source.
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on
a VCR or any other Audio recorder.
Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to
an optional, external power amplifier for appli-
cations where higher power is desired.
Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker
Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally
used to power the surround back left/surround
back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system.
However, they may also be used to power the
speakers in a second zone, which will receive the
output selected for a multiroom system.
To change the output fed to these terminals
from the default of the Surround Back speakers
to the Multiroom Output, you must change a
setting in the Advanced Menu of the OSD sys-
tem. See page 36 for more information on con-
figuring this speaker output. In normal surround
system use, the brown and black terminals are
the surround back left channel positive (+) and
negative (–) connections and the tan and black
terminals are the surround back right positive
(+) and negative (–) terminals.
For multiroom use, connect the brown and black
SBL terminals to the red and black connections
on the left remote zone speaker and connect the
tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black
terminals on the right remote zone speaker.
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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
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Buttons
Button
Set Button
Digital Select
Numeric Keys
Tuner Mode
Direct Button
Tuning Up/Down
OSD Button
Dolby Mode Select Button
DTS Digital Mode Selector
Logic 7 Mode Select Button
Transport Controls
EzSet Sensor Microphone
Skip Up/Down Buttons
Stereo Mode Select Button
DTS Neo:6 Mode Select
Macro Buttons
RDS Selector Button
Preset Up/Down
Clear Button
Memory Button
Delay/Prev. Ch.
Button
Speaker Select
Multiroom
Volume Up/Down
SPL Indicator Select
TV/Video Selector
Mute
Dim Button
NOTE: The function names shown here are each
button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most
buttons have additional functions when used
with other devices. See page 44-45 for a list of
these functions.
10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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
4
that corresponds to the unit
you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remote
is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and
most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cas-
sette decks. The remote is also capable of operat-
ing a wide variety of other products using the
control codes that are part of the remote. Before
using the remote with other products, follow the
instructions on pages 40-43 to program the prop-
er codes for the products in your system.
It is also important to remember that many of the
buttons on the remote take on different
functions, depending on the product selected
using the Input Selector Button
4
.The
descriptions shown here primarily detail the func-
tions of the remote when it is used to operate the
AVR. (See page 44 for information about alter-
nate functions for the remote’s buttons.)
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Power Off Button: Press this button to
place the AVR or a selected device unit in the
Standby mode. Note that when the AVR is
switched off this will turn off the main room
functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated,
it will continue to function.
1
IR Transmitter Window: Point this window
towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the
remote to make certain that infrared commands are
properly received.
2
Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color
indicator is used to guide you through the process
of programming the remote it is also used as a
level indicator when using the remote’s EzSet
capabilities. (See page 24 for more information on
setting output levels, and see page 40 for infor-
mation on programming the remote.)
3
Power On Button: Press this button to turn
on the power to a device selected by pressing one
of the Input Selectors
4
(except Tape).
4
Input Selectors: Pressing one of these but-
tons will perform three actions at the same time.
First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power
up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown
on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, it
will change the remote control so that it controls
the device selected. After pressing one of these
buttons you must press the AVR Selector
button
5
again to operate the AVR’s functions
with the remote.
5
AVR Selector: Pressing this button will
switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s
functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will
also turn the AVR on.
6
AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to
select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.
Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will
select between the AM and FM bands.
7
6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:
Press this button to select the device connected to
the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the
8-Channel Direct Inputs
(the input
available will depend on the selection 5.1 or
6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting,
see page 29 for more information).
8
Test Tone: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels.
(See page 24 for more information on
calibrating the AVR.)
9
Sleep Button: Press this button to place the
unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in
the display, the AVR will automatically go into the
Standby mode. Each press of the button changes
the time until turn-off in the following order:
Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn
off the Sleep mode setting.
Note that this button is also used to change
channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver when
the appropriate source is selected, using the
device Input Selectors
4
.
A
Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-
ton to select any of the HALL, THEATER or VMAx
surround modes. Note that depending on the
type of input, some modes are not always avail-
able. (See page 27 for more information about
surround modes.) Note that this button is also
used to tune channels on your TV, VCR and Sat
receiver when the appropriate source is selected
using the device Input Selector
4
.
B
Night Mode: Press this button to activate
the Night mode. This mode is available only with
Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves
dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-
ume levels (See page 32 for more information).
C
Channel Select Button: This button is
used to start the process of setting the
AVR’s output levels with an external source. Once
this button is pressed, use the /¤buttons
D
to select the channel being adjusted, then press
the Set button
F
, followed by the /¤but-
tons
D
again, to change the level setting.
(See page 32 for more information.)
D
/¤Buttons:These multipurpose buttons
are used to change or scroll through items in the
on-screen menus or on the front panel or to
make configuration settings such as digital inputs
or delay timing. When changing a setting, first
press the button for the function or setting to be
changed (e.g., press the Digital Select Button
G
to change a digital input) and then press
one of these buttons to scroll through the list of
options or to increase or decrease a setting. The
sections in this manual describing the individual
features and functions contain specific informa-
tion on using these buttons for each application.
When the AVR remote is being programmed for
the codes of another device, these buttons are also
used in the Auto Search” process (See page 40
for more information on programming the remote.)
E
Button: This button is used to change the
menu selection or setting during some of the
setup procedures for the AVR.
F
Set Button: This button is used to enter
settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in
the setup procedures for delay time, speaker con-
figuration and channel output level adjustment.
G
Digital Select: Press this button to assign
one of the digital inputs
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to a source.
(See page 31 for more information on using
digital inputs.)
H
Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a
ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset
positions. They are also used to select channel
numbers when TV,VCR or Sat receiver has been
selected on the remote, or to select track num-
bers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on
how the remote has been programmed.
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Tuner Mode: Press this button when the
tuner is in use to select between automatic
tuning and manual tuning. When the button is
pressed so MANUAL appears in the Main
Information Display
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, pressing the Tuning
buttons
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will move the frequency up or
down in single-step increments. When the FM
band is in use and AUTO appears in the Main
Information Display
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, pressing this button
will change to monaural reception making even
week stations audible. (See page 38 for more
information.)
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Direct Button: Press this button when the
tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct
entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the
button simply press the proper Numeric Keys
H
to select a station (See page 38 for more
information on the tuner).
K
Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,
these buttons will tune up or down through the
selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-
ton
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has been pressed or the Band button
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on the front panel was held pressed so that
AUTO appears in the Main Information
Display
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, pressing either of the buttons will
cause the tuner to seek the next station with
acceptable signal strength for quality reception.
When the MANUAL appears in the Main
Information Display
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, pressing these but-
tons will tune stations in single-step increments.
(See page 38 for more information.)
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OSD Button: Press this button to activate
the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set
up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.
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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
Logic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, see
page 32). See page 27 for the available Dolby sur-
round mode options.
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DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS
source is in use the AVR will select the appropri-
ate mode automatically and no other mode will
be available. Pressing this button will display the
mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder,
depending on the surround material played and
the speaker setting. When a DTS source is not in
use, this button has no function. (See page 27 for
the available DTS options.)
O
Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select
one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See
page 27 for the available Logic 7 options.)
P
Transport Control Buttons: These buttons
do not have any functions for the AVR, but they
may be programmed for the forward/reverse play
operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players,
and audio or video- cassette recorders. (See page
44 for more information on programming the
remote.)
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EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor
microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind
these slots. When using the remote to calibrate
speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that
you do not hold the remote in a way that covers
these slots. (See page 24 for more information on
using EzSet).
Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do
not have a direct function with the AVR, but
when used with a compatibly programmed CD or
DVD player/changer they will change the tracks
on the disc currently being played.
Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button
to select a stereo playback mode. When the but-
ton is pressed so that DSP SURR OFF
appears in the Main Information Display
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,
the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true
fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode
with no surround processing or bass manage-
ment as opposed to other modes where digital
processing is used. When the button is pressed so
that SURROUND OFF appears in the Main
Information Display
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, you may enjoy a two-
channel presentation of the sound along with the
benefits of bass management. When the button
is pressed so that 5 CH STEREO or
7 STEREO appears, the stereo signal is rout-
ed to all five speakers, if installed.(See page 23
for more information on stereo playback modes).
DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this
selector button cycles the AVR through the
various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five- or
seven-channel surround field from two-channel
program material (from PCM source or analog
input signal). The first press selects the last DTS
Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each
subsequent press selects the next mode in the
following order:
Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to
store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro-
grammed sequence of commands stored in the
remote. (See page 41 for more information on
storing and recalling macros.)
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RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-
play the various messages that are part of the RDS
data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 39 for
more information on RDS).
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Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,
press these buttons to scroll through the stations
programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or
DVD is selected using the Input Selector button
4
, these buttons may function as Slow
Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD, CDR).
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Clear Button: Press this button to clear
incorrect entries when using the remote to directly
enter a radio station’s frequency.
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Memory Button: Press this button to enter a
radio station into the AVR s preset memory. Two
underline indicators will flash at the right side of
the Main Information Display
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, you then
have five seconds to enter a preset memory loca-
tion using the Numeric Keys
H
. (See page 38
for more information.)
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Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin
the process for setting the delay times used by
the AVR when processing surround sound. After
pressing this button, the delay times are entered
by pressing the Set button
F
and then using
the /¤buttons
D
to change the setting.
Press the Set button again to complete the
process. (See page 23 for more information.)
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Button: Press this button to change a set-
ting or selection when configuring many of the
AVR’s settings.
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Speaker Select: Press this button to begin
the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass
Management System for use with the type of
speakers used in your system. Once the button
has been pressed, use the /¤buttons
D
to
select the channel you wish to set up.
Press the Set Button
F
and then select the
speaker type (Large, Small or None) appropriate
with the speaker in use. (See page 19 for more
information.)
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Multi-Room: Press this button to activate
the Multiroom system or to begin the process of
changing the input or volume level for the second
zone. (See page 37 for more information on the
Multiroom system.)
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Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to
raise or lower the system volume.
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SPL Indicator Select: This button activates
the AVR’s EzSet function to quickly and accurately
calibrate the AVR’s output levels. During this
sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the out-
put levels for all channels until they are equal, as
shown by the Program Indicator
2
lighting
green for each channel. (See page 24 for more
information on EzSet.)
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TV/Video Button: This button does not
have a direct function on the AVR, but when used
with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or
satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” function,
pressing this button will switch between the out-
put of the player or receiver and the external
video input to that player. Consult the Owner’s
Manual for your specific player or receiver for the
details of how it implements this function.
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Mute: Press this button to momentarily
silence the AVR or TV set being controlled,
depending on which device has been selected.
When the AVR remote is being programmed to
operate another device, this button is pressed with
the Input Selector button
4
to begin the pro-
gramming process. (See page 41 for more infor-
mation on programming the remote.)
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Dim Button: Press this button to activate
the Dimmer function, which reduces the bright-
ness of the front panel display, or turn it off
entirely. The first press of the button shows the
default state, which is full brightness by indicat-
ing DIMMER FULL in the Main
Information Display
˜
. Press the button
again within five seconds to reduce the bright-
ness by 50%, as indicated by DIMMER
HALF
. Press the button again within five sec-
onds and the main display will go completely
dark. Note that this setting is temporary; the dis-
play will always return to full brightness when
the AVR is turned on. In addition,both the Power
Indicator
3
and the blue accent lighting inside
the volume control will always remain at full
brightness regardless of the setting. This is to
remind you that the AVR is still turned on.
NOTE: With the press of any remote button the
Input Selector button
45
associated
with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to
confirm the transmission of the command, as
long as there is a function for that button with
the device selected (see function list on
pages 44-45).
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Main Remote Control Functions
12 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Zone II Remote Control Functions
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Power Off
AVR Selector
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AM/FM Tuner Select
Input Selectors
Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play
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Record/Pause
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Preset/Track Skip
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Disc Skip
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Volume Up/Down
Play Forward/Reverse/Stop
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Mute
NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either
the same room where the AVR v is located, or it
may be used in a separate room with an option-
al infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s
Multi IR input jack f. When it is used in the
same room as the AVR, it will control the func-
tions of the AVR or any compatible Harman
Kardon products in that room. When it is used in
a separate room via a sensor connected to the
Multi IR Jack f, the buttons for power, input
source, volume and mute will control the source
and volume for the second zone, as connected
to the Multi Out Jacks . (See page 37 for
complete information on using the Multiroom
system.)
The Zone II remote may be used in either the
same room where the AVR is located, or it may
be used in a separate room with an optional
infrared sensor that is connected to the
AVR’s Multi IR input jack
.
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Power Off: When used in the room where
the AVR is located, press this button to place the
unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote
room with a sensor that is connected to the
Multi IR jack
, this button turns the Multi-
Room system off.
AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on
the AVR. The input in use when the unit was last
on will be selected.
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AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to
select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom
system. Press it again to change between the
AM and FM bands.
Input Selectors: When the AVR is off,
press one of these buttons to turn the unit on
and to select a specific input. When the unit is
already in use, pressing one of these buttons will
change the input.
Tuning Up/Down Fast Play: These but-
tons may be used to change the frequency of
the tuner. These buttons may also control the
Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible
Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in
the same room, or from a remote room when an
IR link is connected to the AVR.
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Record/Pause: Press this button to acti-
vate the Record or Pause function on compatible
Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck
products.
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Preset Up/Down Track Skip: When the
AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source, these
buttons will move up or down through the list of
stations that have been stored in the preset
memory. When a CD or DVD player is selected,
these buttons activate the forward or reverse
track or chapter skip functions.
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Disc Skip: Press this button to change
discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD
changers.
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Volume Up/Down: When used in the
room where the AVR 507 is located, press this
button to raise or lower the volume in that
room. When it is used in a remote room with a
sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack
, this button will raise or lower the volume in
the remote room.
Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these
buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon
CD, DVD or cassette players.
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Mute: When used in the room where the
AVR is located, press this button to temporarily
silence the unit. When it is used in a remote
room with a sensor that is connected to the
Multi IR Jack
, this button will temporarily
silence the feed to the remote room only. Press
the button again to return to the previous vol-
ume level.
Important Note: No matter in which room the
Zone II remote is used, as with the main remote
it is important to remember to press the Input
Selector button
that corresponds to the
unit you wish to operate befor you change the
device to be controlled.
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MUTE
AVR
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VID 3
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13
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.
When making connections to audio source
equipment or speakers it is always a good
practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall
outlet. This prevents any possibility of
accidentally sending audio or transient signals to
the speakers that may damage them.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to
the CD inputs
.
NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and
variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed
output unless you find that the input to the
receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so
high that the signal is distorted.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-
sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to
the Tape Input jacks
. Connect the analog
Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape
Output jacks
on the AVR.
3. Connect the digital output of any digital
sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player,
advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,
HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the
output of a compatible computer sound card to
the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs
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.
4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital
Outputs
on the rear panel of the AVR to the
matching digital input connections on a CD-R or
MiniDisc recorder.
5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with
the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM
and GND screw terminals
.
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
(75 ohm) connection
. The FM antenna may
be an external roof antenna, an inside powered
or wire lead antenna or a connection from a
cable system. Note that if the antenna or connec-
tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you should
use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the
connection.
7. Connect the front, center and surround
speaker outputs
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to the respective
speakers.
To assure that all the audio signals are carried to
your speakers without loss of clarity or
resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality
speaker cable. Many brands of cable are
available and the choice of cable may be influen-
ced by the distance between your speakers and
the receiver, the type of speakers you use,
personal preferences and other factors. Your
dealer or installer is a valuable resource to
consult in selecting the proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we
recommend that you use a cable constructed of
fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than
2 mm2.
Cable with an area of 1.5 mm2may be used for
short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recom-
mend that you use cables with an area less than
1mm2due to the power loss and degradation in
performance that will occur.
Cables that are run inside walls should have the
appropriate markings to indicate listing with any
appropriate testing agency standards. Questions
about running cables inside walls should be
referred to your installer or a licensed electrician
who is familiar with the applicable local building
codes in your area.
When connecting wires to the speakers, be
certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the
positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection
now carries a specific color code as noted on
page 8. However, most speakers will still use a
red terminal for the postive (+) connection.
Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the
same terminal on both the receiver and the
speaker.
NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers
adhere to an industry convention of using black
terminals for negative and red ones for positive,
some manufacturers may vary from this configu-
ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-
formance, consult the identification plate on your
speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.
If you do not know the polarity of your speaker,
ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or
consult the speaker’s manufacturer.
We also recommend that the length of cable
used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For
example, use the same length piece of cable to
connect the front-left and front-right or
surround-left and surround-right speakers, even
if the speakers are a different distance from the
AVR.
8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally
made via a line level audio connection from the
Subwoofer Output
to the line-level input
of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a
passive subwoofer is used, the connection first
goes to a power amplifier, which will be connect-
ed to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are
using a powered subwoofer that does not have
line-level input connections, follow the instruc-
tions furnished with the speaker for connection
information.
9. If an external multi-channel audio source with
5.1 or 7.1 outputs such as an external digital
processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is
used, connect the outputs of that device to the
8-Channel Direct Inputs
.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in the same manner
as audio components. Again, the use of high-
quality interconnect cables is recommended to
preserve signal quality. To ensure best video
performance S-Video sources should be connect-
ed to the AVR 507 only with their S-Video In/
Outputs, not with their composite video
connectors too.
1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out
jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks


on the rear panel. The Audio and Video
Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected
to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks


on the AVR.
2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or televi-
sion set or any other video source to the Video
3

jacks.
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs
of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks

.
4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD
or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or
HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or
Coaxial Digital Inputs

.
5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if
S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output
jacks on the receiver to the composite and
S-Video input of your television monitor or video
projector.
6. If your DVD player and monitor both have
component video connections, connect the com-
ponent outputs of the DVD player to the DVD
Component Video Inputs
. Note that even
when component video connections are used the
audio connections must still be made to either
the analog DVD Audio Inputs
or any of the
Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks

.
Installation and Connections
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Installation and Connections
SCART A/V Connections
For the connections described above your video
device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-
Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:
Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)
for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs for
record and playback even 6 RCA jacks. Any
S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA
(Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a
playback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and
2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording
VCR.
Many european video devices are equipped with
RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not
for all audio and video in/outputs needed as
described above, but with a so called Scart or
Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with
21 pins, see drawings on next page).
In that case the following Scart to Cinch
adapters or cables are needed:
• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,
camcorders, DVD or LD players, need an
adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1
(normal video devices) or from Scart to 2
RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video
devices).
• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6
RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or from
Scart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5
(S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instruction
attached to the adapter to find which of the
six plugs is used for the record signal to the
VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and
for the playback signal from the VCR (connect
with the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnect
Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to
consult your dealer, if you are uncertain.
• If you use only normal video devices the TV
monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs
to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are
used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs
to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6),
connected to the SCART input on your TV that
is provided for S-Video.
Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"
cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in
fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor
Output
, and the volume on the TV must be
reduced to minimum.
Important Note for Adapter Cables:
If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use
are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”
plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video
”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect
the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the AVR).
Note that with some adapter types it may be
just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible
when the VCR is playing connect the “Out”
plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned
around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in
that way, pay attention to the signal flow direc-
tions as shown in the diagrams above and in the
instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain,
don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.
Important Notes for S-Video connections:
1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices
must be connected to the AVR, NOT both,
normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the
TV, see item below).
When both connections are made, only the
S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen.
2. Like most common AV units the AVR does not
convert the Video signal to S-Video, only vice
versa. Thus both connections must be made from
the AVR to the TV if both, Video and S-Video
sources, are used, and the appropriate input on
the TV must be selected.
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. If the component video inputs are used,
connect the Component Video Output
to
the component video inputs of your TV, projector
or display device.
9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other
audio/video device that is connected to the AVR
on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,
connect the audio, video and digital audio out-
puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs
*ÓÔ
. A device connected to the Video 4
jacks
Ô
is selected as the Video 4 input, and
connected to the digital jacks
it is
selected as "Optical 3" or "Coaxial 3" input.
(See page 19 for more information on input
configuration.)
Video Connection Notes:
Y/Pr/Pb Component, RGB (see page 15),
or Composite video signals may only be
viewed in their native formats and will not be
converted to the other formats. S-Video signals
will be converted to composite signal. The OSD
can be viewed on the TV screen in any case,
with Video or S-Video input selected on the TV.
When the component video jacks are used,
the on-screen menus will not be visible. You
must switch to the standard composite or
S-Video input on your TV to view those menus.
All component inputs/outputs can be used for
RGB signals too, in the same way as described
for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the
jacks with the corresponding color.
But this is only correct as long as only the
three RGB video signals are output by the
video source, with a sync signal in the "G"
signal only, without any sync signal output
separately by the source.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15
Installation and Connections
Black
Yellow
Red
Figure 1:
SCART/Cinch-Adapter for
playback;
signal flow:
SCART Cinch
Black
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
White
Figure 2:
SCART/Cinch-Adapter for
record and playback;
signal flow:
SCART Cinch
Black
Yellow
Red
Figure 3:
Cinch/SCART-Adapter for
playback;
signal flow:
Cinch SCART
Rot
Schwarz
S-Video In
Figure 4:
SCART/S-Video Adapter
for playback;
signal flow:
SCART Cinch
Schwarz
Rot
Blau
Gelb
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Figure 5:
SCART/S-Video Adapter
for record and playback;
signal flow:
SCART Cinch
Rot
Schwarz
S-Video Out
Figure 6:
SCART/S-Video Adapter
for playback;
signal flow:
Cinch SCART
Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Red
Blue1
Yellow
Green1
White
Black
Yellow
Red
Red
Black
S-Video In
Red
Black
S-Video Out
Black
Red
Blue1
Yellow
S-Video In
S-Video Out
1Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.
Important Note for the Use of
SCART-Cinch Adapters:
When video sources are connected to the TV
directly with a SCART cable, specific control
signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be
fed to the TV. These specific signals are: With all
video sources, the signal for automatic input
selection that switches the TV automatically to
the appropriate input as soon as the video
source is started. And with DVD players, the
signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9
format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with
selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB
video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on
the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,
these control signals will be lost and the
appropriate setting of the TV must be made
manually.
Note for RGB signal with SCART:
If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a
SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and
you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART
output must be connected directly to your TV.
Although the AVR can switch three-way video
signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most
TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also
with SCART) that cannot be switched and pro-
vided by the AVR.
RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only
when no separate sync signal is needed (see last
”Video Connection Note” on page 14).
16 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. In
this event, the remote sensor of any Harman
Kardon or other compatible device, not covered
by the door, or an optional remote sensor may
be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of
that device or the output of the remote sensor to
the Remote IR Input jack
.
If other components are also prevented from
receiving remote commands, only one sensor is
needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote
eye by running a connection from the Remote
IR Output jack
to the Remote IR Input
jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.
Multiroom IR Link
The key to remote room operation is to link the
remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for
an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.
The remote room IR receiver (this can be an
optional IR receiver or any other remotable
Harman Kardon device in the remote room with
IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the
AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the
Remote IR Output of the device or of the
optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input
jack
on the AVR’s rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible source
equipment is part of the main room installation,
the Remote IR Output jack
on the rear
panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on
that source device. This will enable the remote
room location to control source equipment
functions.
NOTE: All remotely controlled components must
be linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connect
the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the
next to establish this chain.
Multiroom Audio Connections
Depending on your system`s requirement and
distance from the AVR to the remote room, three
options are available for audio connection:
Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio
interconnect phono cable from the AVR’s loca-
tion to the remote room. In the remote room,
connect the interconnect cable to a stereo
power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected
to the room’s speakers. At the AVR, plug the
audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom
Output Jacks
on the AVR’s rear panel.
Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide
power to the remote location speakers in the
same room as the AVR, and connect the
Multiroom Output jacks
on the rear panel
of the AVR to the audio input of the remote
room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire
to connect the optional power amplifier to the
remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least
2.5 mm2is recommended for long multiroom
connections.
Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 507’s
built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to
use two of the amplifier channels to power
speakers in the remote room. When using this
option you will not be able to use the full
7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR in the main
listening room, but you will be able to add
another listening room without additional
external power amplifiers. To use the internal
amplifiers to power a remote zone, connect the
speakers for the remote room location to the
Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker
Outputs
. Before using the remote room you
will need to configure the amplifiers for
surround operation by changing a setting in
the Advanced Select menu, following the
instructions shown on page 35.
NOTE: For all options, you may connect an
optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in
the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate
cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the
Multiroom IR Input
on the AVR and use
the Zone II remote to control the room volume.
Alternatively, you may install an optional volume
control between the output of the amplifiers and
the speakers.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory AC
outlets. They may be used to power accessory
devices, but they should not be used with
high-current draw equipment such as power
amplifiers. The total power draw to the
Unswitched Outlet
must not exceed
100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet
50 watts.
The Switched
outlet will receive power only
when the unit is on completely. This is recom-
mended for devices that have no power switch
or a mechanical power switch that may be left in
the “ON” position.
NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a
Standby mode when they are used with
switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on
using the outlet alone without a remote control
command.
The Unswitched
outlet will receive power
as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC
outlet and the Main Power Switch
1
is on.
The AVR 507 draws significantly more current
than other household devices such as computers
that use removable power cords. For that rea-
son, it is important that only the cord supplied
with the unit (or a direct replacement of identi-
cal capacity) be used.
Once the power cord is connected, you are
almost ready to enjoy the AVR 507’s incredible
power and fidelity!
Installation and Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17
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.
Speaker Placement
The placement of speakers in a multichannel
home-theater system can have a noticeable
impact on the quality of sound reproduced.
Depending on the type of center-channel
speaker in use and your viewing device, place
the center speaker either directly above or below
your TV, or in the center behind a perforated
front-projection screen.
Once the center-channel speaker is installed,
position the left-front and right-front speakers so
that they are as far away from one another as
the center-channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front-channel
speakers should be placed so that their tweeters
are no more than 60cm above or below the
tweeter in the center-channel speaker.
They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your
TV set unless the speakers are magnetically
shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.
Note that most speakers are not shielded, even
with complete surround sets only the Center
speaker may be.
Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you
may find that imaging is improved by moving the
front-left and front-right speakers slightly
forward of the center-channel speaker. If
possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that
they are aimed at ear height when you are
seated in the listening position.
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes
some experimentation to find the correct
location for the front speakers in your particular
installation. Don’t be afraid to move things
around until the system sounds correct. Optimize
your speakers so that audio transitions across
the front of the room sound smooth.
When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,
the preferred location for surround speakers is
on the side walls of the room, at or slightly
behind the listening position. In a 7.1-channel
system, both side surround and back surround
speakers are required. The center of the speaker
should face you (see below).
Rear surround speakers are required when a full
7.1-channel system is installed, and they may
also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alterna-
tive mounting position when it is not practical to
place the main surround speakers at the sides of
the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear
wall, behind the listening position. As with the
side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds
should face you. The speakers should be no more
than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating
area.
Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional
sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere
in a room. Actual placement should be based on
room size and shape and the type of subwoofer
used. One method of finding the optimal
location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it
in the front of the room, about 15cm from a
wall, or near the front corner of the room.
Another method is to temporarily place the
subwoofer in the spot where you will normally
sit, and then walk around the room until you
find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best.
Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should
also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s
manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment
with the best location for a subwoofer in your
listening room.
Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more than
60cm
Center Front Speaker
A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with
Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors
Center Front
Speaker
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting
TV or Projection Screen
Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more than 2m
when rear-mounted
speakers are used
B) The distance between the left and right
speakers should be equal to the distance from
the seating position to the viewing screen.
You may also experiment with placing the left
and right speakers slightly forward of the center
speaker.
Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location
for 5.1 systems. It is required for 7.1 operation.
At least 15 cm from celling
At least 60 cm
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. surround modes, and others working global-
ly for all inputs selected like speaker output lev-
els, crossover frequencies or delay times used by
the surround sound processor.
First Turn On
You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin
these final adjustments.
1. Plug the Power Cable
into an unswitched
AC outlet.
2. Press the Main Power Switch
1
in until it
latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the
switch disappears inside the front panel. Note
that the Power Indicator
3
will turn
orange, indicating that the unit is in the
Standby mode.
3. Remove the protective plastic film from the
main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film
may affect the performance of your remote
control.
4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the
remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)
and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top
of the battery compartment.
5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System
Power Control
2
or the Input Source
Selector
%
on the front panel, or via the
remote by pressing the Power On Button
3
,AVR Selector
5
or any of the Input
Selectors
46
on the remote. The Power
Indicator
3
will turn blue to confirm that the
unit is on, and the Main Information
Display
˜
will also light up.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector
buttons
4
to turn the unit on, press the AVR
Selector
5
to have the remote control the AVR
functions.
Using the On-Screen Display
When making the following adjustments, you
may find them easier to make via the unit’s on-
screen display system. These easy-to-read
displays give you a clear picture of the current
status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,
input or digital selection you are making.
To view the on-screen displays, make certain you
have made a connection from the Video Monitor
Out jack
on the rear panel to the composite
or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order
to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video input
must be selected on your video display. Note that
the on-screen menus are not available when a
component video display is in use.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen
menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display
or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is
important that they not be left on the screen for an
extended period of time. As with any video display,
but particularly with projectors, constant display of
a static image such as these menus or video game
images may cause the image to be permanently
“burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not
covered by the AVR warranty and may not be cov-
ered by the projector TV set’s warranty.
The AVR has two on-screen display modes,
“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD. When making con-
figuration adjustments, it is recommended that
the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a
complete status report or option listing on the
screen, making it easier to view the available
options and make the settings on the screen. The
Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.
Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the
menu selections are not shown in the Infor-
mation Display
˜
. When the full OSD menu
system is used, OSD ON will appear in the
Main Information Display
˜
to remind you
that a video display must be used.
When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-
tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the
on screen display will show a single line of text
with the current menu selection. That selection
will also be shown in the Main Information
Display
˜
.
The full OSD system can always be turned on or
off by pressing the OSD button
L
. When this
button is pressed the MASTER MENU
(Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made
from the individual menus. Note that the menus
will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the
latest action was made on the screen menu, then
they will “time-out” and disappear from the
screen. The time-out may be increased to as
much as 50 seconds by going to the
ADVANCED SELECT menu, and changing
the item titled FULL OSD TIME OUT.
The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys-
tem default, although it may be turned off by
using the ADVANCED SELECT menu. (See
page 36). With the semi-OSD system, you may
make adjustments directly, by pressing the but-
tons on the front panel or remote control for the
specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to
change the digital input for any of the sources,
press the Digital Select Button
Û
G
and
then any of the Selector buttons /
7
or
/¤
D
on the front panel or remote.
Figure 1
System Setup
The AVR 507 features an advanced memory sys-
tem that enables you to establish different con-
figurations for the speaker configuration, digital
input, surround mode, delay times, crossover fre-
quencies and speaker setting for each input
source. To ease the speaker setting, the same
speaker setting can also be made for all inputs.
This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the
way in which you listen to each source and have
the AVR memorize them. This means, for example,
that you may associate different surround modes
and analog or digital inputs with different
sources, or set different speaker configurations
with the resultant changes to the bass manage-
ment system or the use of the center speaker
and/or the Subwoofer. Once these settings are
made, they will automatically be recalled
whenever you select that input.
The factory default settings for the AVR 507 have
all inputs configured for an analog audio input
except for the DVD input, where the Coaxial
Digital Input
is the default. Once the DSP
processing system is used for the first time for
any input, the speaker settings will automatically
default to “Small” at all positions with the sub-
woofer set to “LFE. The default setting for the
surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby
Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as
appropriate when a source with digital encoding
is in use.
Before using the unit, you will probably want to
change the settings for most inputs so that they
are properly configured to reflect the use of digi-
tal or analog inputs and the surround mode asso-
ciated with the input. Remember that since the
AVR memorizes the settings for each input indi-
vidually, you will need to make these adjustments
for each input used. However, once they are
made, further adjustment is only required when
system components are changed.
* MASTER MENU *
INPUT SETUP
SURROUND SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
DELAY ADJUST
CHANNEL ADJUST
MULTI-ROOM
ADVANCED
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19
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. to associate an analog or digital
input with each input source in use, e.g. CD or
DVD. Note that once an input is selected, all
settings for the Digital Input, Speaker Configura-
tion, Delay and Surround Mode will ”attach”
themselves to that input and be stored in a
nonvolatile memory. This means that once made,
the selection of an input will automatically recall
those settings. For that reason, the procedures
described below must be repeated for each input
source so that you have the opportunity to
custom tailor each source to your specific
listening requirements. However, once made they
need not be changed again unless you need to
alter a setting.
When using the full-OSD system to make the
setup adjustments, press the OSD button
L
once so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)
appears. Note that the cursor will be next to
the INPUT SETUP line. Press the Set button
F
to enter the menu and the INPUT
SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the
screen. Press the /buttons
E&
until the
desired input name appears in the highlighted
video, as well as being indicated in the front
panel Input Indicators
ˆ
by the blue LED next
to the desired input name. If the input will use the
standard left/right analog inputs, no further
adjustment is needed (except with DVD).
Figure 2
If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs
with the selected input source, press the ¤
Button
D
on the remote while the INPUT
SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and
note that the on-screen cursor will drop down to
the DIGITAL IN line. Press the /Buttons
E&
until the name of the desired digital
input appears. To return to the Analog input,
press the buttons until the word ANALOG
appears. When the correct input source appears,
press the ¤button
D
until the cursor
appears next to BACK TO MASTER MENU,
and press the Set Button
F
.
To associate an analog or digital input with the
input source currently selected at any time using
the discrete function buttons, press the Digital
Input Select Button
Û
G
on the front panel
or the remote while the full-OSD is not in use.
Within five seconds, make your input selection
using the Selector buttons on the front panel
7
or the /¤
D
Buttons on the remote until
the desired digital or analog input is shown in the
Main Information Display
˜
and in the
lower third of the video display connected to the
AVR 507. Press the Set Button
F
to enter the
new input assignment.
Speaker Setup
This menu tells the AVR which type of speakers
are in use. This is important as it adjusts the set-
tings that determine which speakers receive low-
frequency (bass) information. For each of these
settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers
for a particular position are traditional full-range
loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing
sounds below 100Hz.
Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-
limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce
sounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small”
speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to
reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that
the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer
to the actual physical size of the speakers, but to
their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If
you are in doubt as to which category describes
your speakers, consult the specifications in the
speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.
This menu screen also allows you to enter the set-
tings for the AVR’s Triple Crossover feature that
allows a different crossover point to be used for
the front left/right, center and surround speakers.
In systems where full-range or tower speakers are
used for the front soundstage or where different
brands or models are in use at the various speak-
er positions, this feature allows you to custom tai-
lor the bass management and redirection circuits
with a precision not previously possible.
At last, this menu also makes you chose if the
speaker setting will be the same for each input
source (GLOBAL), or will be set differently for
each input (INDEPENDENT).
Notes:
When "Independent" is selected for the speak-
er settings (see below), they need to be made
for each input individually and you can deter-
mine which speaker should be used depending
on the input source selected. So it´s possible
e.g. to turn off the Center and/or the Sub with
any music source selected and to use them with
any movie input source.
With the currently selected input all speaker
settings will be copied to all other surround
modes (as far as speakers are used with them)
and need not be repeated when another sur-
round mode is selected with that input.
It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the
speaker setup through the SPEAKER
SETUP menu (Figure 3). So press the OSD
Button
L
to bring up the MASTER MENU
(Figure 1), and then press the ¤Button
D
twice so that the cursor is on the SPEAKER
SETUP line. At this point, press the
Set Button
F
to bring
up the
SPEAKER
SETUP
menu (Figure 3).
Figure 3
The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu
(Figure 3) allows you to switch the menu to
change either the underlying speaker size setting
or the exact crossover point used for that speaker
group if set to "Small". For the first pass through
the menu, leave the setting at its default option of
SIZE, and then proceed as outlined below. Once
the speaker choices have been set you may wish to
return to this line to change the option so that the
crossover settings may be adjusted.
1. Before you start the speaker setting, you
should determine if you want all inputs being
configured with the same speaker size setting
(GLOBAL) or if all inputs should be configured
individually (INDEPENDENT).
To configure all inputs for "Global" or "Inde-
pendent" press the Button
D
twice so that
the cursor is next to the BASS MGR line.
This setting allows you to use the same speaker
configuration for all inputs, or to have different
settings for each input. In most cases the factory
default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate,
as most listeners do not need to have individual-
ized speaker settings. However, some listeners,
particularly those with full-range front speakers
that are used for both movies and music may pre-
fer that different speaker settings be used when
listening to music through a CD player as
opposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR or
cable/satellite set top.
* SPEAKER SETUP *
MODE : SIZE X-OVER
LEFT/RIGHT: LARGE
CENTER : SMALL
SURROUND : SMALL
SURR BACK : SMALL
SUBWOOFER : SUB(LFE)
BASS MGR : GLOBAL
BACK TO MASTER MENU
* INPUT SETUP *
INPUT :VIDEO 1
DIGITAL IN:ANALOG
BACK TO MASTER MENU
System Configuration
20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
System Configuration
If you wish to customize the speaker size individu-
ally to each input, make certain that the cursor is
on the BASS MGR line and press the /
Buttons
E&
so that INDEPENDENT
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 INDEPENDENT too.
Now you should enter the speaker size settings
prefered for the input selected, as described
below. Remember that in this case the size set-
tings just entered will apply to the current input
ONLY, and you will need to go back to the
INPUT menu to select another input, and then
return to this menu page again to change the set-
tings for the next input. Repeat the procedure for
any input where you wish to have a set of speaker
configuration different from the default settings.
2. Begin the speaker size setup process by making
certain that the cursor is pointing toward the
LEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the configura-
tion for the front left and right speakers. If you wish
to make a change to the front speakers’
configuration, press the /Buttons
E&
so
that either LARGE or SMALL appears, match-
ing the appropriate description from the definitions
shown above.
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency front
channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer
output. If you choose this option and there is no
subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-
frequency sounds with front channel signals.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will
be sent to the front left and front right
outputs. Depending on the choice made in
the SUBWOOFER line in this menu (see
below), the front left and right bass information
may also be directed to the subwoofer.
NOTE: When the front speakers are set to the
LARGE option and the surround mode is set to
"Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo,
when an analog signal source is present it will be
routed directly from the input to the volume
control without being digitized or processed. If
you have full-range front speakers and wish to
remove all digital processing from the circuit path,
select this configuration. If you wish to set this
option for use with only one input, such as a CD
player that uses an external DAC or an optional,
external phono preamp, you must choose the
INDEPENDENT setting on the BASS MGR
line at the bottom of this menu so that only those
inputs where the analog bypass is desired will be
routed in this fashion, while other analog inputs
such as a VCR or cable box will be digitized for
surround processing.
Important Note: When a speaker set with a
subwoofer and two front satellites connected to
the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s
inputs must be connected to the Front speaker
outputs
and LARGE must be selected for
the front speakers (and NONE for the sub-
woofer, see below).
3. When you have completed your selection for the
front channel, press the ¤Button
D
on the
remote to move the cursor to CENTER.
4. Press the /Buttons
E&
on the remote
to select the option that best describes your
center
speaker
, based on the speaker definitions shown
below.
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center
channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they
are set to LARGE and Sub is turned off (see be-
low). When Sub is on, low frequency center chan-
nel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO
center channel signal will be sent to the sub-
woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II
Music mode is in use).
NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround
mode for the particular input source for which
you are configuring your speakers, the AVR will
not make the LARGE option available for the
center speaker. This is due to the requirements of
Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a
problem with your receiver.
When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent
to the center-channel output. The receiver will
operate in a “phantom” center channel mode.
Center-channel information will be sent to the left
and right front channel outputs and the center
channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output
when SUB L/R+LFE is selected in the
SUBWOOFER line in this menu (see below).
This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used.
Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or Enhanced
surround modes are selected a Center speaker
must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode works well
without a Center too.
5. When you have completed your selection for
the center channel, press the ¤Button
D
on the remote to move the cursor to
SURROUND.
6. Press the /Buttons
E&
on the remote
to select the option that best describes the sur-
round speakers in your system based on the speak-
er definitions shown on page 21.
When SMALL is selected, with all digital sur-
round modes low-frequency surround channel
sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is
turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub
is on. With any analog surround mode the rear
bass feed depends on the mode selected and the
setting of the Sub and front speakers.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with
all analog and digital surround modes), and except
with Hall and Theater modes, NO surround chan-
nel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output.
When NONE is selected, surround-sound infor-
mation will be split between the front left and
front right outputs. For optimal performance when
no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3
Stereo mode should be used.
When you are using surround back speakers with
your system, press the ¤Button
D
on the
remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK.
This line serves two functions in that it not only
configures the setting for the surround back chan-
nels when they are present, it also tells the AVR’s
processing system to configure the unit for either
5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.
Press the /Buttons on the remote to select the
option that best describes the speakers in use at
the left and right back surround positions based
on the definitions on this page:
When NONE is selected, the system will adjust
so that only 5.1-channel surround processing/
decoding modes are available and the surround
back amplifier channels will not be used. When
this is the case for your system you may wish to
take advantage of the availability of this amplifier
channel pair for use in powering a second set of
speakers that have their source selected by the
AVR’s multiroom control system. See page 37 for
more information.
When SMALL is selected the system will adjust
so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround
processing/decoding modes are available, and
low-frequency information below the crossover
point (identical with the one for the surround
speakers) will be sent to the subwoofer output
when the subwoofer is set to ON, or to the Front
LEFT/RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF.
When LARGE is selected the system will adjust
so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround
processing/decoding modes are available, and a
full-range signal will be sent to the surround back
channels, with no low-frequency information sent
to the subwoofer output.
7. When you have completed your selection for the
surround channels, press the ¤Button
D
on
the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.
8. Press the /Buttons
E&
on the remote
to select the option that best describes your
system.
The choices available for the subwoofer position
will depend on the settings for the other speakers,
particularly the front left/right positions.
If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL,
the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB,
which is the “on” position.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21
If the front left/right speakers are set to
LARGE, three options are available:
• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press
the /Buttons
E&
on the remote so
that NONE appears in the on-screen menu.
When this option is selected, all bass informa-
tion will be routed to the front left/right “main”
speakers.
• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you
have the option to have the front left/right
“main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at
all times, and have the subwoofer operate only
when the AVR is being used with a digital
source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency
Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to
use both your main and subwoofer speakers to
take advantage of the special bass created for
certain movies. To select that option press the
/Buttons
E&
on the remote so that
SUB (LFE)appears in the on-screen
menu.
• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to
use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with
the main front left/right speakers, regardless of
the type of program source or Surround mode
you are listening to, press the /Buttons
E&
on the remote so that SUB
L/R+LFE appears in the on-screen menu.
When this option is selected, a full-range signal
will be sent to the front left/right “main”
speakers. The subwoofer will receive the front
left and right bass frequencies under the
crossover frequency selected in another setting
on this menu, as described below, and also the
LFE soundtrack.
9. When all initial speaker “size” settings have been
made, you now have the option to take advantage
of the AVR’s Triple Crossover system, which allows
individual crossover settings to be made for each
speaker grouping set to "Small".The low-frequency
crossover point is set by the design of your speakers.
It is defined as the frequency which is the lowest
possible frequency the speaker is capable of repro-
ducing. Before making any changes to the settings
for the crossover point we suggest that you find the
crossover point for the speakers in each of the three
groupings, front left/right, center front and surrounds
by looking at the specifications page of the speaker’s
owner’s manual, by getting that information from
the manufacturer’s Web site, or by contacting your
dealer or the manufacturer’s customer service
department. You will need this figure to accurately
configure the next group of settings.
The factory default setting for all speaker positions is
100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels,
then no adjustments are needed and you may skip
this section. However, should you wish to change
one of the settings, please proceed by pressing the
Button
D
so that the cursor moves back up
to the top of the list of setting options. Press the /
Buttons
E&
so that X-OVER is highlight-
ed and the menu data will change to the screen
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
To change the setting for any of the three speaker
groups Left/Right, Center or Surrounds, press the
/¤Buttons
D
until the cursor is next to the
line where you wish to make a change and then
press the /Buttons
E&
until the desired
setting appears. The available choices at which
point low-frequency information will be sent to
the subwoofer (or to the Front Left/Right speakers
in case subwoofer is set to OFF), rather than to
the speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz,
100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice that is
identical to the information for the speakers, or if
an exact match is not possible, pick the closest
choice that is ABOVE the speaker’s lowfrequency
limit to avoid the creation of a low-frequency
“hole” where your system will have no bass infor-
mation.
In cases where LARGE has been selected as the
front channel speaker option and LFE+L/R
has been selected as the subwoofer option, the
front channel sound information below the cross-
over point selected for the L/R front speakers
(when fronts are set to "Small") will be sent to
BOTH the front channel speakers and the
subwoofer.
When all speakers are set to LARGE the
crossover point for the fronts (selectable when
they are set to "Small") will affect the LFE signal
and the bass support for the front speakers by the
sub (when the sub is set to L/R+LFE, see above)
only. In that case the default value "100Hz"
should be kept or selected for the crossover point
for the L/R fronts (selectable when they are
"Small") as it´s indicated (and marked by *)
behind the LEFT/RIGHT line in the speaker
setup menu when the X-OVER option is selected.
Note that the crossover point for the surround
speakers and the surround back speakers will be
identical. That´s why no crossover point for the
surround back speakers is selectable or shown in
the menu.
Important Note: All settings for the crossover
points will be "Global", i.e. they will be identical
for all inputs no matter if the BASSMANAGER
(see above) was configured for "Global" or
"Independent".
10. When all speaker selections have been made,
press the ¤Button
D
until the cursor is next
to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and
press the Set Button
F
to return to the Main
menu.
11. The Speaker Configuration may also be
changed at any time without using the full-OSD
on-screen menu system by pressing the Speaker
Selector
6
on the front panel or
'
on the
remote control. Once the button is pressed,
FRONT SPEAKER will appear in both the
lower third of the video display and the Main
Information Display
˜
.
Within five seconds, either press the /buttons
7
on the front panel or the /¤buttons
D
on the remote to select a different speaker posi-
tion, or press the Set Button
@
F
to begin
the adjustment process for the front left and right
speakers.
When the Set button
@
F
has been pressed
and the system is ready for a change to the front
speaker setting, the on-screen display and Main
Information Display
˜
will read FRONT
LARGE or FRONT SMALL depending
on the current setting. Press the /buttons
7
on the front panel or the /¤buttons
D
on
the remote until the desired setting is shown,
using the instructions for “large” or “small”
shown earlier, then press the Set button
@
F
.
If another speaker position needs to be changed,
press the /buttons
7
on the front panel or
the /¤buttons
D
on the remote to select a
different speaker position, press the Set button
@
F
and then the /buttons
7
on the
front panel or the /¤buttons
D
on the
remote until the correct speaker setting is shown
and press the Set button
@
F
again to
confirm the selection.
To assist in making these settings, the icons in the
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
$
will
change as the speaker type is selected at each
position. When only the inner icon box is lit, the
speaker is set for “small. When the inner box and
the two outer boxes with circles inside them are
lit, the speaker is set for “large." When no indica-
tor appears at a speaker location, that position is
set for “none” or “no” speaker.
Note: These icons are available only when
making setup changes without the use of the full
OSD mode.
** SPEAKER SETUP **
MODE : SIZE X-OVER
LEFT/RIGHT: 100 HZ
CENTER : 100 HZ
SURROUND : 100 HZ
SURR BACK : -----
SUBWOOFER : -----
BASS MGR : GLOBAL
BACK TO MASTER MENU
System Configuration
22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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. Since sur-
round modes are a matter of personal taste, feel
free to select any mode you wish – you may
change it later. The Surround Mode chart on page
27 may help you select the mode best suited to
the input source selected. For example you may
select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most ana-
log inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected
to digital sources. In the case of inputs such as a
CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to
set the mode to Stereo, if that is your preferred
listening mode for standard stereo sources,
where it is unlikely that sur
round encoded materi-
al will be used. Alternatively, the 5 Channel Stereo
or
Logic 7 Music mode may also be a good
choice for stereo-only source material.
It is easiest to complete the surround setup using
the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the MAS-
TER menu (Figure 1), press the /¤buttons
D
until the cursor is next to the SUR-
ROUND SELECT menu. Press the Set
Button
F
so that the SURROUND
SELECT menu (Figure 5) is on the screen.
Figure 5
Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 5)
selects the surround mode category, and within
each of those categories there will be a choice of
the specific mode options. The choice of modes
will vary according to the speaker configuration
in your system.
When the SURR BACK line of the
SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 4) is set to
NONE the AVR will be configured for
5.1-channel operation, and only the modes
appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear.
When the SURR BACK line of the
SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 4) is set to
SMALL or LARGE the AVR 507 will be
configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and
additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and
7 STEREO or Logic 7 7.1 will appear, as they are
only available when seven main speakers are
present. In addition, the modes DTS ES (Discrete)
and DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ES Matrix) available in the
AVR 507 will not appear unless a digital source
is playing the correct bitstream.
Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is
selected and playing, the AVR 507 will select the
appropriate surround mode automatically, no
matter which surround mode was selected for
that input as default. Then no other surround
modes will be available, except VMAx with Dolby
Digital recordings and all Pro Logic II modes with
Dolby Digital 2 channel (2.0) recordings (see
page 32).
To select the mode that will be used as the initial
default for an input, first press the /¤buttons
D
until the on-screen cursor is next to the
desired mode’s master category name. Next,
press the Set Button
F
to view the sub-
menu. Press the /Buttons
E&
to scroll
through the available choices, and then press the
¤Button
D
so that the cursor is next to
BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the
setup process.
On the Dolby menu (Figure 6), the selection
choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, Dolby Pro
Logic II and Dolby 3 Stereo. The Dolby Digital EX
mode is only available when the system is set for
6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Surround
Back speakers to “Small” or “Large” as
described on page 21. When a disc is playing
that contains a special “flag” signal in the digital
audio data stream, the EX mode will be selected
automatically. It may also be selected using this
menu or through the front panel or remote con-
trols as shown on page 30. A complete explana-
tion of these modes is found on Page 27-28.
Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is select-
ed there are additional settings available for the
Night mode that are associated with the sur-
round mode only, not with the input. That´s why
these settings must be made only once, not with
each input in use. They are described later in the
next main chapter (see below).
Figure 6
On the DTS menu, the selection choices made
with the /Buttons
E&
on the remote
are determined by a combination of the type of
DTS program material in use and whether the
5.1 or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in
use.
When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR will
automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS
processing when a DTS data stream is received.
When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES
Discrete mode will automatically be activated
when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is
in use and the DTS-ES Matrix mode will be acti-
vated when an ES-Matrix encoded audio track is
received. In both cases the appropriate surround
mode will be indicated in the Main
Information Display
˜
in the front panel dis-
play and on the screen. When a non-ES DTS disc
is in use, when the 6.1/7.1 mode is chosen the
unit automatically will select the DTS + NEO:6
mode to create a full eight-speaker surround
mode. See page 27 for a complete explanation of
the DTS modes.
On the LOGIC 7
menu, the selection choices
made with the /Buttons
E&
on the
remote are determined by whether the 5.1 or
6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use. In
either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode
enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 pro-
cessing to create fully enveloping, multichannel
surround from either two-channel Stereo or
Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS
cassettes, laserdiscs or television broadcasts
produced with Dolby surround.
In the 5.1 configuration you may select the Logic
7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes. They
work best with two-channel music, surround-
encoded programs or standard two-channel pro-
gramming of any type, respectively. When the
6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the Logic 7/7.1 Music
or Cinema modes are available, but the output
will be in a full eight-channel sound field. Note
that the Logic 7 modes are not available when
either Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks
are in use.
On the DSP (SURR)menu, the selection
choices made with the /Buttons
E&
on
the remote select one of the DSP surround
modes that are designed for use with two-chan-
nel stereo programs to create a variety of sound
24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
System Configuration
Now the cursor will be at the SURROUND
line so that the delay for the surround speakers
may be set. Press the /Buttons
E&
until the distance from the video display at the
front of the room to the surround speakers is
entered. Finally, if the system is configured for
7.1 operation by entering LARGE or SMALL
on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER
SETUP menu, press the ¤Button
D
again
and use the /Buttons
E&
to enter the
distance from the video display at the front of
the room to the surround speakers. Remember
that this last adjustment will only be needed
when you have surround back speakers installed
and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode.
When the delay settings are complete, press the
¤Button nonce so that the cursor is next to
the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and
press the Set Button pto return to the
MASTER menu.
Note that the delay settings may also be adjust-
ed at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby
Pro Logic II modes are in use by pressing the
Delay button on the remote
%
. Then press the
/¤
D
buttons on the remote to select the
Center or Rear channels for adjustment, followed
by a press of the Set button
F
. Next, press the
/¤buttons
D
on the remote until the
desired figure appears in the Main
Information Display
˜
and press the Set
button ptwice to confirm the setting and
return to the normal display.
Night Mode Settings
The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that
uses special processing to preserve the dynamic
range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track
while reducing the peak level. This prevents
abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,
without reducing the sonic impact of a digital
source. Note that the Night mode is only available
when the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected.
To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu
press the OSD Button
L
so that the
MASTER menu appears. Then press the ¤but-
ton
D
once and press Set
F
to select the
SURROUND SETUP menu. Again press the
¤button
D
once and press Set
F
to select
the DOLBY menu (see fig. 6).
Figure 6
To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain
that the cursor is on the NIGHT line of the
DOLBY menu. Next, press /Buttons
E&
to choose between the following settings.
OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode
will not function.
MID: When MID is in the highlighted video, a
mild compression will be applied.
MAX: When MAX is in the highlighted video, a
more severe compression algorithm will be
applied.
When you want to use the Night mode feature,
we recommend that you select the MID setting
as a starting point and change to the MAX set-
ting later, if desired.
When the setting has been made, press the
/¤buttons
D
so that the cursor is next
to BACK TO SURR SELECT, and press
the Set button
F
to return to the SUR-
ROUND SELECT menu.
Note that the Night mode may be adjusted
directly any time that Dolby Digital surround
mode is selected by pressing the Night button
B
. When the button is pressed, the words D-
RANGE followed by the current setting (MID,
MAX,OFF) will appear in the lower third of
the video screen and in the Main Information
Display
˜
. Press the /¤buttons
D
with-
in five seconds to select the desired setting, then
press Set
F
to confirm the setting.
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of the
configuration of any surround-sound product. It
is particularly important for a digital receiver
such as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that
you hear sound tracks with the proper
directionality and intensity.
NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the
operation of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be coming
from each speaker, most of the time there will
be little or no sound in the surround channels.
This is because they are only used when a movie
director or sound mixer specifically places sound
there to create ambience, a special effect or to
continue action from the front of the room to
the rear. When the output levels are properly
set, it is normal for surround speakers to
operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing
the volume to the rear speakers may destroy
the illusion of an enveloping sound field that
duplicates the way
you hear sound in a movie
theater or concert hall.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be
adjusted for each digital and analog surround
mode individually. This allows you to compensate
for level differences between speakers, that may
also vary with the surround mode selected, or to
increase or decrease the level of certain speakers
intentionally, depending on the surround mode
selected. Note that adjustments made for any
surround mode are effective with all inputs asso-
ciated with the same surround mode.
Before beginning the output level adjustment
process, make certain that all speaker connec-
tions have been properly made. The system
volume should be turned down at first. Finally,
make certain that the Balance Control Òis
set to the center “12 o’clock” position.
Using EzSet
Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes
it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR’s
output levels without the use of a sound pres-
sure meter, although manual adjustment is also
available. However, for the easiest set-up, follow
these steps while seated in the listening position
that will be used most often:
1. Make certain that all speaker positions have
been properly configured for their “large” or
“small” settings (as outlined above) and turn
off the OSD system if it is in use.
2. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15,as
shown in the on-screen display or Main
Information Display
˜
.
3. Select any input associated with the surround
mode for which you want to adjust the output
levels. Remember that the same adjustments
must be made with all other surround modes
you´ve in use.
4. Hold the remote in front of you, being sure
not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone
Q
at the top of the remote and aim it at the
AVR, don´t hold it vertically (like a micro-
phone).
5. Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select
Button
*
for three seconds. Release it
when the Program/SPL Indicator
2
stops
flashing and remains lit. Press the
5 Button
H
on the remote if your system is
configured for 5.1 operation with standard
speakers or when it is configured for 7.1 oper-
ation but the surround back speakers are not
in use with the surround mode currently
selected. Press the 7 Button
H
on the
remote only if your system is configured for
6.1/7.1 operation with a full speaker comple-
ment including rear surround speakers and the
surround back speakers are in use with the
surround mode selected. Note that all speak-
ers currently in use always are indicated by the
Speaker/Channel Indicators
$
in the
front panel display. Once the correct channel
** DOLBY **
MODE: DOLBY
DIGITAL
NIGHT: OFF MID MAX
BACK TO SURR SELECT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25
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. This process
may take a few minutes, depending on the
extent of adjustment required.
7. During the adjustment, you will see the loca-
tion of the channel position being adjusted
appear in the on-screen display (if connected)
and in the Main Information Display
˜
,
alternating with a readout of the output set-
ting, relative to the reference volume level.
As the adjustment proceeds, a few things will
happen simultaneously:
The channel position being adjusted will flash
in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
$
. If the test noise is heard from a channel
other than the one shown in the Indicator, the
on-screen display or the front panel display,
there is an error in the speaker connections.
If this is the case, press the Test Button
8
TWICE to stop the adjustment. Then, turn the
unit off and verify that all speakers are con-
nected to the proper Outputs

.
Afterwards start the adjusting process again
from the beginning.
As the individual channels are set, the channel
name and the adjustment offset will appear in
the on-screen display (if connected) and the
Main Information Display
˜
. While the
level is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator
2
will change colors to reflect the output
level in relation to the reference.
A red indication shows that the level is too
high, while an orange indication shows that
the level is too low. When the indicator is
green, the level is correct, and the test noise
will move to the next channel.
While adjustments are being made, the red
LED under the AVR Selector fwill flash.
This is normal, and indicates that EzSet is oper-
ating.
8. After the test noise has circulated once
through each channel, it will send the tone to
each channel once again, to verify the settings.
9. After two complete circulations of the tone,
the levels are set. The Program/SPL
Indicator
2
will remain green at each
channel. Upon completion of the second circu-
lation, the Program/SPL Indicator
2
will
flash green twice and then go out. The tone
will stop and the AVR will return to normal
operation.
If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet
are either much lower or much higher than the
"0dB" reference setting or even at the limits of
the +/-10dB variation range for the output levels,
depending on the sensitivity of the speakers in
use and your specific room layout, you may
repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2 and
adjust the master volume either higher or lower
appropriately to the output levels set previously
(e.g. when levels were set to about "–7dB"
reduce the master volume for 7dB), to accommo-
date your particular room layout and your speak-
ers. You may repeat this procedure as many times
as necessary to achieve a desired result. In order
to prevent possible damage to your hearing or
your equipment, we emphasize that you should
avoid setting the master volume above 0dB.
NOTE: The subwoofer output is not adjusted
when the test tone is in use. To adjust the
subwoofer output you must use an external
source, following the instructions on page 33.
Manual Output Level Adjustment
Output levels may also be adjusted manually,
either to set them to a specific level with an SPL
meter, or to make fine tuning adjustments to the
levels obtained using the EzSet remote.
Manual output level adjustment is most easily
done through the CHANNEL ADJUST
menu (Figure 8). If you are already at the main
menu, press the ¤Button
D
until the on-
screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL
ADJUST line. If you are not at the main menu,
press the OSD Button vto bring up the
MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press
the ¤Button
D
four times so that the
onscreen cursor is next to the CHANNEL
ADJUST line. Press the Set Button
F
to
bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu
(Figure 8) to the screen.
Figure 8
Once the menu appears on your video screen,
first use the Button
D
to move the on-
screen cursor so that it is next to the TEST
TONE line. Press the /Buttons
E&
so that ON is highlighted.
You will hear a test noise circulate from speaker
to speaker in a clockwise direction around the
room. The test noise will play for two seconds in
each speaker before circulating, and a blinking
on-screen cursor will appear next to the name of
each speaker location when the sound is at that
speaker. Now turn up the volume until you can
hear the noise clearly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will
have a much lower level than normal music, the
volume must be lowered after the adjustment for
all channels is made, but BEFORE you return to
the main menu and the test tone turns off.
NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers
have been properly connected. As the test noise
circulates, listen to make certain that the sound
comes from the speaker position shown in the
Main Information Display
˜
. If the sound
comes from a speaker location that does NOT
match the position indicated in the display, turn
the AVR off using the Main Power Switch
1
and check the speaker wiring or connections to
external power amplifiers to make certain that
each speaker is connected to the correct output
terminal.
After checking for speaker placement, let the test
noise circulate again, and listen to see which
channels sound louder than the others. Using the
front left speaker as a reference, press the /
Buttons
E&
on the remote to bring all
speakers to the same volume level. When one of
the /buttons is pushed, the test noise circula-
tion will pause on the channel being adjusted to
give you time to make the adjustment. When you
release the button, the circulation will resume
after five seconds. The on-screen cursor and the
test noise can also be moved directly to the
speaker to be adjusted by pressing the /¤
buttons
D
on the remote.
Continue to adjust the individual channels until
the volume level sounds the same from each
speaker. Note that adjustments should be made
with the /Buttons
E&
on the remote
only, NOT the main volume controls.
If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)
meter for precise level adjustment with the test
tone, open the main Volume Control
)
to
–15dB and set the individual output level for
each channel so that the meter reads 75dB,
C-Weighted Slow. After all settings are made turn
the main volume down.
26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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
lower, if needed, as outlined above).
The Program/SPL Indicator
2
will change
color to indicate the level. Adjust the level using
the /Buttons
E&
on the remote until
the LED lights green for all channels. When it is
red, the level is too high; when it is orange, the
level is too low. Press the SPL Indicator Select
*
button when you are finished to turn the
sensor and Indicator off.
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not
adjustable using the test tone. To change the
subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output
Level Trim Adjustment on page 33.
When all channels have an equal volume level,
the adjustment is complete. Now turn the
Volume
)
down to about –40dB, otherwise
the listening level may be too high as soon as
the source’s music starts to play. To exit this
menu, press the /¤buttons
D
until the on-
screen cursor is next to the BACK TO
MASTER MENU line, and then press the
Set Button
F
to return to the MASTER
MENU.
The output levels may also be adjusted at any
time using the remote control and semi-OSD sys-
tem. To adjust the output levels in this fashion,
press the Test Button
8
. As soon as the
button is pressed, the test tone will begin to
circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channel
from which the test noise should be heard will
be shown in the lower third of the video screen
and in the Main Information Display
˜
.
While the test noise is circulating, the proper
channel position will also be indicated in the
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
$
by a
blinking letter within the correct channel. Turn
up the Volume
)
until you can hear the test
noise clearly.
To adjust the output level, press the /¤but-
tons
D
until the desired level is shown in the
display or on screen. Once the buttons are
released, the test noise will begin to circulate
again in five seconds.
When all channels have the same output level,
turn the Volume
)
down to about –40dB,
otherwise the listening level may be too high as
soon as the source’s music starts to play.
Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector
8
button again to turn the test tone off and
complete the process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust-
ment made will be effective for all inputs, but
only for the actual surround mode selected. To
be effective for any other mode select that mode
(with any input) and repeat the level adjustment
described above. This will also allow you to com-
pensate level differences between speakers, that
may be different with each surround mode, or to
increase or decrease the level of certain speakers
intentionally, depending on the surround mode
selected.
Note: Output level adjustment is not available
for the VMAx or Surround Off mode, as no
surround speakers are used (so level differences
between the speakers in the room cannot
occur). But to compensate level differences
between stereo, VMAx and other surround
modes (independently from the input selected)
the outputs can be adjusted with the Level Trim
Adjustment procedure, see page 33, also for the
Surround Off (Stereo) and VMAx modes.
Once the settings outlined on the previous
pages have been made, the AVR is ready for
operation. While there are some additional
settings to be made, these are best done after
you have had an opportunity to listen to a
variety of sources and different kinds of program
material. These advanced settings are described
on pages 35 to 36 of this manual. In addition,
any of the settings made in the initial
configuration of the unit may be changed at any
time. As you add new or different sources or
speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to
better reflect your listening taste, simply follow
the instructions for changing the settings for
that parameter as shown in this section.
Note that any settings changed at any time, also
when the discrete buttons are used only, will be
stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned
off completely, unless it will be reset (see page
46).
Having completed the setup and configuration
process for your AVR, you are about
to experience the finest in music and home-
theater listening. Enjoy!
OPERATION 27
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 - 30ft / 9m
up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m
channel. Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m
Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m
DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m
latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m
encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m
soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m
present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to Surround Back: 0 - 30ft / 9m
provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output. Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m
DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is Delay time not adjustable
available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.
DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency channel.
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program Delay time not adjustable
DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with
special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels
plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix
mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m
MOVIE that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m
MUSIC from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m
EMULATION an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix
surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music
mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with
normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals
in any case. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from
conventional stereo recordings.
Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable
Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo
Logic 7 Enhance material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND
SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,
while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround
speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used
with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers
increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans
that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or
Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening
experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes
also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver
maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is
primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected
only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz
range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader
and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.
DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel Delay time not adjustable
DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select
the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding
is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,
two-channel stereo program is being played.
28 OPERATION
Operation
Surround Mode Chart
MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE
DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to No surround channels
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. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker
but no surround speakers.
THEATER The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a Delay time not adjustable
standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.
HALL 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or Delay time not adjustable
HALL 2 medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.
VMAx Near When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode No surround channels
VMAx Far delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the
center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected when
your listening position is less than 1,5 m from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” mode
may be selected when your listening position is greater than 1,5 m from the speakers.
The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones
are being used, the Far Field mode will push the sound field away from your ears,
reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.
5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and No delay available in
7-Channel Stereo back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 these modes
operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in
situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,
and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono
mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.
Surround Off (Stereo) These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel No surround channels
Surround Off (Bypass) presentation of two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be
DSP Surround Off used with analog source inputs, as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its
entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing
all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The
DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal
undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies
between the main speakers and a subwoofer.
OPERATION 29
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
When using the AVR for the first time, you must
press the Main Power Switch
1
on the front
panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a
Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of
the Power Indicator
3
. Once the unit is in
Standby, you may begin a listening session by
pressing the System Power Control
2
or the
Source button
%
on the front panel or the
AVR Selector
5
. Note that the Power
Indicator
3
will turn blue. This will turn the unit
on and return it to the input source that was last
used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby
by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons
on the remote
4567
∫ç∂
or the
Source button
%
on the front panel.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector
buttons
4
(except VID4) to turn the unit on,
press the AVR Selector
5
to have the
remote control the AVR functions.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses-
sion, simply press the System Power Control
2
on the front panel or the Power Off Button
3
å
on the remote. Power will be shut off to
any equipment plugged into the rear panel
Switched AC Outlets
and the Power
Indicator
3
will turn orange.
When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it
is actually placing the system in a Standby mode,
as indicated by the orange color of the Power
Indicator
3
.
When you will be away from home for an
extended period of time it is always a good idea
to completely turn the unit off with the front
panel Main Power Switch
1
.
NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the
unit is left turned off with the Main Power
Switch
1
for more than two weeks.
Using the Sleep Timer
To program the AVR for automatic turn-off,
press the Sleep Button
9
on the remote. Each
press of the button will increase the time before
shut down in the following sequence:
The sleep time will be displayed in the Main
Information Display
˜
and it will count
down until the time has elapsed.
When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,
the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby
mode). Note that the front panel display will dim
to one half brightness when the Sleep function is
programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press
and hold the Sleep Button
9
until the infor-
mation display returns to normal brightness and
the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the
words SLEEP OFF appear in the Main
Information Display
˜
.
Source Selection
To select a source, press any of the Source
Selector buttons on the remote
46
ç∂
.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector
buttons
4
to turn the unit on, press the
AVR Selector
5
to have the remote
control the AVR functions.
The input source may also be changed by
pressing the front-panel Input Source Selector
button
%
. Each press of the button will move
the input selection through the list of available
inputs.
As the input is changed, the AVR will auto-
matically switch to the digital input (if selected),
surround mode and speaker configuration that
were entered during the configuration process
for that source.
• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs
Ô
,Optical
Digital 3 Input
*
or the Coaxial Digital 3
Input
Ó
may be used to connect a device such
as a video game or camcorder to your home
entertainment system on a temporary basis.
As the input source is changed, the new input
name will appear momentarily as an on-screen
display in the lower third of the video display.
The input name will also appear in the Main
Information Display
˜
and a blue LED will
light next to the selected input’s name in the
front-panel Input Indicators
ˆ
.
When a pure audio input (CD, Tuner, Tape,
6/8 Channel Input) is selected, the last video
input used remains routed to the Video Out-
puts

(except from its own Video 1/2
source) and Video Monitor Output
. This
permits simultaneous viewing and listening to
different sources.
• When a Video source is selected, its audio
signal will be fed to the speakers and the video
signal for that input will be routed to the appro-
priate Monitor Output Jack
and will be view-
able on a TV monitor connected to the AVR. If a
component video source is connected to the DVD
or Video 2
Component Inputs, it will be
routed to the Component Video Outputs
.
Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input
to view the appropriate video signal (composite,
S-Video or component video, see Notes for S-
Video on page 14).
6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
There are two input choices available for use
with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD play-
er that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct
Inputs
. Select the appropriate input accord-
ing to the way your system and source equip-
ment is configured:
• The 6 CH DIRECT input should be used
when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and
the input source device has its own internal bass
management system. This input passes the input
from the source directly through to the volume
control without any analog to digital conversion
and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent
unwanted noise from interfering with system per-
formance.
• The 8 CH DIRECT INPUT should be
used when an input is connected to all eight
8-Channel Direct Inputs
and when the
input source device has its own internal bass
management system. This input passes the input
from the source directly through to the volume
control without any analog to digital conversion
and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent
unwanted noise from interfering with system
performance.
Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel
Direct Input is in use, you may not select a sur-
round mode, as the external decoder determines
the processing in use. In addition, there is no
signal at the record outputs or bass management
when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel Direct Input is
in use and the tone or balance controls will not
function.
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30 OPERATION
Operation
Controls and Use of Headphones
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using
the front panel Volume Control
ı
or remote
Volume Up/Down
)
î
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. When the system is
muted, the word MUTE will blink in the Main
Information Display
˜
. Press the Mute
button
,
˚
again to return to normal
operation.
• During a listening session you may wish to
adjust the Bass Control
and Treble
Control
Ú
to suit your listening tastes or room
acoustics. Note that these controls (and Balance)
will not function when the 6/8 channel direct
input is in use.
To set the output of the AVR so that the output
is “flat, with the tone and balance controls de-
activated, press the Tone Mode button
8
once
or twice so that the words Tone Out appear
momentarily in the Main Information Display
˜
. To return the tone controls to an active con-
dition, press the Tone Mode
8
button once or
twice so that the words Tone In momentarily
appear in the Main Information Display
˜
.
• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo
phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones
into the front panel Headphone Jack
4
.Note
that when the headphone’s plug is connected,
the word HEADPHONE will scroll once across
the Main Information Display
˜
and all
speakers will be silenced. When the headphone
plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers
will be restored.
Surround Mode Selection
One of the most important features of the
AVR 507 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-
channel surround sound field from digital
sources, analog matrix surround encoded
programs and standard stereo or even mono
programs. In all, a total of 23 listening modes are
available on the AVR.
Selection of a surround mode is based on personal
taste, as well as the type of program source mate-
rial being used. For example, CDs, motion pictures
or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the
major surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby
Surround should be played in either the Dolby Pro
Logic II Movie (with movies) or Music (with
music) surround mode, with any DTS NEO:6
mode or with Harman Kardon´s exclusive Logic 7
Movie Mode, to create a full range 5.1 channel
or (with Logic 7 and DTS NEO:6) even 7.1
channel surround signal from surround encoded
programs, with a stereophonic left and right rear
signal, just as it was recorded (e.g. sound being
recorded from left rear side will be heard from
that side only, for more details see chart on
page 27).
When no rear speakers are in use, the Dolby 3
Stereo mode should be selected with all surround
recordings.
Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g.
"D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded
with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received
via any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
mode will be selected automatically (in addition
to the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a full
range 5.1 channel surround sound even from
those recordings (see also "Dolby Digital" on
page 31).
To create wide, enveloping sound field environ-
ments and defined pans and flyovers with all
analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro
Logic II Music or Emulation mode or Harman
Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a
dramatic improvement in comparison to the
Dolby Pro Logic (I) mode of former times.
NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with
matrix surround information, it retains the sur-
round information as long as the program is
broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround
sound may be decoded via any of the analog sur-
round modes such as Pro Logic II Cinema, Logic 7
Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they are
broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,
pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a
growing number of made-for-television programs,
sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs
are also recorded in surround sound. You may
view a list of these programs at the Dolby
Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.
Even when a program is not listed as carrying
intentional surround information, you may find
that the Dolby Pro Logic II Music, DTS NEO:6
Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often
deliver enveloping surround presentations through
the use of the natural surround information
present in all stereo recordings.
However, for stereo programs without any
surround information the Theater, Hall and 5/7CH
Stereo modes should be tried (effective particularly
with old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and for
mono programs, we suggest that you try the
Theater or Hall modes. And when you use only
two front channel speakers you should select
Harman’s patented VMAx mode, delivering a
virtually three dimensional sound space with two
speakers only.
Surround modes are selected using either the
front panel controls or the remote. To select a
new surround mode from the front panel, first
press the Surround Mode Group Selector
Button
5
until the desired major surround
mode group such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is
selected. Next, press the Surround Mode
Selector Button
9
to choose the specific
individual surround mode.
To select a surround mode using the remote con-
trol, press the button for the major surround
mode group that includes the mode you wish to
choose from: Dolby
M
,DTS Surround
N
,
DTS Neo:6
,Logic 7
O
,Stereo
or
DSP Surround
A
. The first press of the button
will show the current mode from that group if it
is already in use, or the first available mode if you
are currently using another mode. To cycle
through the available modes in that group press
the button again until the desired mode appears
in the Main Information Display
˜
and the
on-screen display.
To select from the DSP modes (Hall 1, Hall 2,
Theater, VMAx Near or VMAx Far) press the
Surround Mode Selector
A
repeatedly to
scroll through the list of available modes.
As the surround modes change, a blue LED will
light next to the current mode in the Surround
Mode Indicators
(
list on the front panel.
Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may
only be selected when a digital input is in use. In
addition, when a digital source is present, the
AVR will automatically select and switch to the
correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of
the mode that has been previously selected. For
more information on selecting digital sources, see
the following section of this manual.
When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are
in use there is no surround processing, as these
inputs take the analog output signals from an
optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or
another source device and carry them straight
through to the volume control.


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