AVR 507 (serv.man7) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual

AVR507 Limited Edition Audio/VideoReceiver

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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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Safety Information

Unpacking

Front Panel Controls

Rear Panel Connections

Main Remote Control Functions

Zone II Remote Control Functions

Installation and Connections

Audio Connections

Video Connections

SCART A/V Connections

System and Power Connections

Speaker Selection

Speaker Placement

System Configuration

First Turn On

Using the On-Screen Display

System Setup

Input Setup

Speaker Setup

Surround Setup

Configuring the Surround Off 
(Stereo) Modes

Delay Settings

Night Mode Settings

Output Level Adjustment

Using EzSet

Manual Output Level Adjustment

Operation

Surround Mode Chart

Basic Operation

Source Selection

6/8-Channel Direct Input

Controls and Use of Headphones

Surround Mode Selection

Digital Audio Playback

Dolby Digital

DTS

PCM Audio Playback

Selecting a Digital Source

Digital Bitstream Indicators

Surround mode Types

PCM Playback Indications

Speaker/Channel Indicators

Night Mode

Tape Recording

Output Level Adjustment
With Source Signals

Memory backup

Advanced Features

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

Display Brightness

Turn-On Volume Level

Semi-OSD Settings

Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment

Multiroom Operation

Installation

Multiroom Setup

Multiroom Operation

Tuner Operation

Basic Tuner Operation

Station Selection

Preset Tuning

RDS Operation

RDS Tuning

RDS Display Options

Program Search

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

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

Programming the Remote

Programming the Remote with Codes

Direct Code Entry

Auto Search Method

Code Readout

Macro Programming

Programmed Device Functions

Volume Punch-Through

Channel Control Punch-Through

Transport Control Punch-Through

Reassigning Device Control Selectors

Resetting the Remote Memory

Function List

Troubleshooting Guide

Processor Reset

Technical Specifications

INTRODUCTION 3

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 EzSet

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remote

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-
tem’s 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 combination 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

■ Seven channels of high-current amplifi-

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

■ Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel

■ Stereo-Digital Mode for Programmable

■

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible

■ Front panel analog A/V inputs
■ Front panel digital inputs for easy con-

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs
■ On-screen menu and display system
■ Extensive multiroom options including

■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and

■ Extensive bass management options,

■ Main Remote with Internal Codes

4 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.

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.