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AVR 525 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

3

Introduction

4

Important Safety Information

4

Unpacking

5

Front-Panel Controls

7

Front-Panel Information Display

8

Rear-Panel Connections

11

Main Remote Control Functions

14

Zone II Remote Control Functions

15

Installation and Connections

18

System Configuration

18

Speaker Placement

18

System Setup

19

Input Setup

20

Surround Setup

21

Speaker Setup

23

Delay Settings

24

Output Level Adjustment

24

Using EzSet

25

Manual Output Level Adjustment

27

Operation

27

Basic Operation

27

Source Selection

27

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

27

Volume Control

28

Surround Mode Selection

28

Digital Audio Playback

29

Surround Mode Chart

31

Tuner Operation

32

Tape Recording

32

Front-Panel Connections

32

Output Level Trim Adjustment

34

Advanced Features

34

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

34

Display Brightness

34

Turn-On Volume Level

34

Semi-OSD Settings

35

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

36

Multiroom Operation

36

Multiroom Setup

36

Multiroom Operation

38

Programming the Remote

38

Direct Code Entry

38

Auto Search Method

38

Code Readout

38

Learning Codes

39

Macro Programming

40

Programmed Device Functions

40

Volume Punch-Through

40

Channel Control Punch-Through

41

Transport Control Punch-Through

41

Reassigning Device Control 

Selectors

41

Resetting the Remote Memory

42

Function List

44

Setup Code Tables

56

Troubleshooting Guide

56

Processor Reset

57

Technical Specifications

See trademark acknowledgements on page 57.

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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-screen or 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

a

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A

– (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display

å

– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

Summary of Contents for AVR 525

Page 1: ...AVR 525 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution...

Page 2: ...8 Programming the Remote 38 Direct Code Entry 38 Auto Search Method 38 Code Readout 38 Learning Codes 39 Macro Programming 40 Programmed Device Functions 40 Volume Punch Through 40 Channel Control Pun...

Page 3: ...on to a second zone Complete volume control in the second zone is possible with a separate infrared control link To make it easy to operate the AVR 525 from a remote zone a separate Zone II remote is...

Page 4: ...ight of the AVR 525 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer material...

Page 5: ...ssage in the Main Information Display If you wish to set the tone controls to flat without any treble or bass alteration press the or Selector Buttons so that TONE OUT appears in the Lower Display Lin...

Page 6: ...Output Jacks are operating as inputs When these jacks are configured for use as an output the indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used for recording See page 32 for more information...

Page 7: ...ker 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 Whe...

Page 8: ...ons to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions sup plied with the antenna FM Antenna Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal Preamp Outputs...

Page 9: ...e and capacity Video Monitor Outputs Connect these jacks to the composite or S Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen menus and the output of any standard video source se...

Page 10: ...Connect the left right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD Audio or SAC...

Page 11: ...TS Digital Mode Selector y Logic 7 Mode Select Button z Transport Controls Light Button 28 Skip Up Down Buttons 29 Stereo Mode Select Button 30 DTS Neo 6 Mode Select 31 Macro Buttons 32 Disc Skip Butt...

Page 12: ...in the Auto Search process See page 38 for more information on programming the remote k Surround Mode Selector Press this button to cycle through the DSP VMAx and Stereo surround modes such as Hall Th...

Page 13: ...er Step or Track Advance Clear Button Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station s frequency Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio...

Page 14: ...uttons to change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changer or players Volume Up Down When used in the room where the AVR 525 is located press this button to raise or lower the volume in that...

Page 15: ...e referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe...

Page 16: ...rs in the remote room Option 3 Taking advantage of the AVR 525 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 th...

Page 17: ...nections described above have been made connect the AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack The AVR 525 draws significantly more current than other household devices such as computers that use removab...

Page 18: ...for 7 1 operation speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area Rear surround spea...

Page 19: ...ion with the dis crete configuration buttons the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selec tion That selection will also be shown in the Upper Display Line A or the...

Page 20: ...analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs Selection of the front panel jacks as an output will remain effective as long as the AVR 525 is on Once the unit is turned off the jacks will revert to the...

Page 21: ...ht speaker surround mode See page 29 for a complete explana tion of the DTS modes On the LOGIC 7 menu the selection choices made with the Buttons o on the remote are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6...

Page 22: ...ter channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are con figuring your speakers the AVR 525 will no...

Page 23: ...ather than to the main 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 clos...

Page 24: ...n Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura tion of any surround sound product It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 525 as correct o...

Page 25: ...aker 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 NOTE Remember to verify that the speakers have been prop...

Page 26: ...nd adjustments have been made press the OSD Button v to return to normal oper ation of the AVR Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made the AVR 525 is ready for operation While...

Page 27: ...hanged 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 green LED will l...

Page 28: ...reviously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the Digital Audio Playback section below When the 6 Channel 8 Channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing...

Page 29: ...ding 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 ambienc...

Page 30: ...sten ing HDCD processing is only available in the Stereo Surround Off mode MP3 When MP3 appears on the Lower Display Line B a compatible MPEG 1 Layer 3 digital signal is being received This is the pop...

Page 31: ...sion of the digital signals to an analog output along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR 525 s high current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system rather tha...

Page 32: ...able front panel output jack feature For easy con nection of portable devices you may switch the front panel Video 4 Jacks or the Coaxial Digital 3 Jack from an input to an output by following these s...

Page 33: ...et all the levels to their original factory default of 0dB offset press the Buttons n so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHAN NEL RESET line and press the Buttons o so that the word ON is hig...

Page 34: ...n cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button p If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button v to exit the menu system Turn On Volum...

Page 35: ...em Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 525 using a series of on screen menus The factory default setting for these menus leave...

Page 36: ...the OSD Button v to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the Button n until the on screen cur sor is next to the MULTI ROOM line Press the Set Button p to enter the MULTI ROOM menu Figu...

Page 37: ...remain on even if the AVR 525 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the System Power Control 2 on the front panel To turn off the multiroom system even whe...

Page 38: ...ld both buttons until the red light under the Input Selector e stays lit and the Program SPL Indicator c turns amber and begins flashing The next step must take place while the red light is on and it...

Page 39: ...erase all codes that have been programmed to all devices in the remote follow these steps 1 Press any Input Selector efg for which you wish to erase the codes and also the Learn Button 2 When the red...

Page 40: ...ent set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 525 Notes on Using the AVR 525 Remote With Other Devices Manufacturers may use different code...

Page 41: ...d return the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps in the example above However press the VID 2 TV Input Selector e in Steps 1 and 3 Before programming the remote for Volume Channel or...

Page 42: ...Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 19 Surround Select Surround Mode Select CDR Select Channel Channel Channel 20 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On Off CDR Select 21 Multiroom Multiroom Select 22 Volume...

Page 43: ...OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 D Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 51 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 52 M1 53 M2 54 M3 55 M4 56 Dolby Dolby Modes 57 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes 58 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Se...

Page 44: ...07 132 CXC 045 DAEWOO 011 022 023 038 045 046 056 068 073 094 098 102 105 108 111 114 116 118 119 127 132 DAYTRON 107 132 DIGI LINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 074 132 EMERSON 001 012 033...

Page 45: ...ON 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 038 057 076 087 148 169 PENNEY 199 PHILCO 001 003 011 030 045 057 060 061 064 065 118 132 148 PHILIPS 001 003 011 040 060 067 088 132 145 148 PIONEER 001 024 029 031 0...

Page 46: ...63 TECHNICS 080 TECHWOOD 011 TEKNIKA 001 002 003 011 030 033 036 045 069 074 092 094 132 TELEFUNKEN 039 047 083 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 011 107 TOSHIBA 013 021 035 042 052 063 092 12...

Page 47: ...RSON 013 023 031 033 035 037 040 041 042 043 050 087 110 112 119 FERGUSON 136 FINLUX 133 FISHER 003 015 016 017 FUNAI 040 133 GE 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127 GO VIDEO 113 117 GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 0...

Page 48: ...4 137 140 141 142 152 158 159 160 161 RCA 019 026 039 066 067 093 095 124 125 127 157 172 REALISTIC 003 015 017 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 137 152 159 160 RICO 062 RUNCO 128 SABA 136 SAISHO 143 S...

Page 49: ...N 136 THORN 136 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 087 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VICTOR 052 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 050 VIDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 003 019 023 030 037 03...

Page 50: ...13 EMERSON 049 052 093 108 FISHER 023 055 057 068 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 GENEXXA 017 096 108 GOLDSTAR 016 087 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 040 054 190 218 219 HITACHI 049 093 INKEL 026...

Page 51: ...REALISTIC 049 056 057 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 ROTEL 051 SAE 051 SAMSUNG 028 SANSUI 047 051 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 057 068 082 095 168 SCOTT 108 SEARS 066 SHARP 020 058 073 105 114 151 159...

Page 52: ...5 HARMAN KARDON 001 032 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 050 LG 005 055 064 LOTTE 008 MAGNAVOX 033 056 MARANTZ 033 059 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 062 ONKYO 009 015 048 OPTIMUS 011 050 PANASONIC 024 025 030 034 035...

Page 53: ...USTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 372 437 HYTEK 359 JANIEL 366 JERROLD 367 454 464 468 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 LUXOR 368 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 NEXTWAVE 423 424 NORSAT 373 374 O...

Page 54: ...015 017 093 095 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GE 076 GEMINI 015 029 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 168 GOLDEN CHANNEL 037 GOODMIND 112 HAMLIN 055 056 061 099 100 101 117 175 207 208 HITACHI 001 0...

Page 55: ...10 183 184 203 204 SEAM 121 SHERITECH 029 SIGNAL 037 SIGNATURE 001 188 SL MARX 037 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 015 016 163 STARGATE 015 037 120 SYLVANIA 071 TADIRAN 037 TANDY 024 TELECAPAT...

Page 56: ...Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Letters flash in the channel indicator Digital audio...

Page 57: ...quency Response Component Video 10Hz 50MHz 3dB General Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 120W idle 1040W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Width 17 3 inches 440mm Height 6 5 inches 1...

Page 58: ...58 NOTES NOTES...

Page 59: ...NOTES 59 NOTES...

Page 60: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2002 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No 55406140XX...

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