User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 5000

AVR 5000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE RDS PTY CT RT TA AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP O O L O O 0C0 R O O OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM OSD LS O LFE RS O DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER NIGHT MULTI ® Power for the Digital RevolutionTM Table of Contents 3 4 5 7 9 11 14 15 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 27 27 27 27 28 29 29 31 32 33 33 33 34 36 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 43 43 43 44 46 56 56 57 Introduction Safety Information Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement First Turn On and Use of OSD Settings to be Made With Each Input Used Input Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup Adjustments for Other Inputs Making Settings independent of selected Input Delay Settings Night Mode Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSet Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode Chart Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Memory Backup Tuner Operation RDS Operation Advanced Features Display Brightness Turn On Volume Level Semi OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Programming the Remote with Codes Code Readout Learning Codes From a Remote Macro Programming Programmed Device Function Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Setup Code Tables Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications 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 A/S 11/00 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 0 ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 0 ­ (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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR5000 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR5000 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS decoding, the AVR5000 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR5000 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a backlit, programmable and learning remote control, and on-screen menus make the AVR5000 easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take the time to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR5000 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your dealer. He is your best local source of information. Description and Features The AVR5000 is among the most versatile and multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of analog surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR's own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic* , Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Ch Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Finally, the AVR5000 is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selections directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAxTM, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. The AVR 5000 is also able to offer HDCD® decoding to provide the most realistic playback of CDs when a digital connection is used, even with a normal non-HDCD-compatible CD or DVD player. In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR5000 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speakers, inputs and delay times, while our exclusive EzSetTM remote measures a system`s sound levels and automatically calibrates them for perfectly balanced soundfield presentation. For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR5000 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 digital inputs make the AVR5000 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest DVD players and digital video products, the AVR5000 also features component video switching. Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders, and both the front panel analog audio/video and the coaxial digital jacks may be switched to an output for use with portable recorders ­ a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording outputs, preampout/main-in jacks, and a six channel input make the AVR5000 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow's new formats right on board. The AVR5000's flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one in a second room. Left and right front channel audio is routed to the remote room location, with complete control over volume provided by a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 5000 from a remote room, a separate Zone II remote is included. The AVR5000'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 than forty-seven years ago. With stateof-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR5000 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. s Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Using Crystal® Chip Technology s Harman Kardon's Exclusive Logic 7 and VMAx Modes s MP3 Decoding for Use with compatible Computers and Digital Audio Players s Remote Automatically Sets Output Levels for Optimum Performance TM s Front-Panel Analog A/V Inputs switchable to Outputs s Front-Panel Digital Inputs and Coax Digital Output Capability for Easy Connection to Portable Digital Devices and the Latest Video Game Consoles s Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs s On-Screen Menu and Display System s 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats s Complete Multi-Zone System with Separate "Zone II" Remote IncludedTM s Main Backlit Remote with Internal Codes and Learning Capability s HDCD Decoding for Superb CD Playback s Component Video Switching INTRODUCTION 3 Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR5000 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 s 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. s 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. s Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. s Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. s Avoid moist or humid locations. s 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. 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Front Panel Controls 30 29 ^ i Ù Û ÚÒ Ô DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE RDS PTY CT RT TA AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP O O L O O 0C0 R O O OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM OSD LS O LFE RS O Ó ( DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER NIGHT MULTI 1 2 3 45 67 8 9) ! @$ #% ^ * & 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Selector Buttons 6 Tone Mode 7 Surround Mode Selector 8 Tuning Selector 9 Tuner Band Selector ) Preset Stations Selector ! Input Source Selector @ RDS Select Button # Digital Optical 3 Input $ Input/Output Status Indicators % Digital Coax 3 Jack ^ Video 4 Jacks & Bass Control * Balance Control ( Treble Control Ó Volume Control Ô Set Button Input Indicators Ò Delay Ú Digital Input Selector Û Main Information Display Ù Channel Select Button i Speaker Select Button ^ Test Tone Selector ~ Surround Mode Indicators ¯ Remote Sensor Window 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR5000. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. 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 AVR5000; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch 3 will turn green when the unit is on. 3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in amber 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 green. 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR5000's output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the main room speakers and all Preamp Outputs A will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use. 5 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR5000's configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display Û. 6 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 Û, the settings of the Bass & and Treble ( controls and of the Balance control * will affect the output signals. When the button is pressed so that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main Information Display Û, the output signal will be "flat, without any balance, bass or treble " alteration. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes. Note that Dolby Digital and DTS modes can be selected only when a digital input is used (See page 28 for more information about surround modes.) 8 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, the TUNED indicator W will illuminate in the Main Information Display Û (see page 33 for more information on tuning stations). 9 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 33 for more information on the tuner). ) 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 33 for more information on tuner programming.) ! 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 AVR5000's tuner. (See page 34 for more information on RDS). # 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. $ Input/Output Status Indicators: These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the front panel Video 4 A/V jacks or the Coaxial 3 digital jack is operating as an input. When either of these jacks has been configured for use as an output, the indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used for recording. (See page 21 for more information on configuring the front panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.) % Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack. It may also be configured as an output jack, to feed a digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording device. (See page 21 for information on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack to an output.) ^ Video 4 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. They may also be configured as output jacks to feed a signal to any recording Audio or Video device (see page 21 for more information). & 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. * 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. ( 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. Ó Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition. Ô 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 Û into the AVR5000's memory. The set button may also be used to change the display brightness. (See page 36.) Input indicators: A green LED will light in front of the input that is currently being used as the source for the AVR5000. Ò Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See pages 23 for more information on delay times.) Ú Digital Input Selector: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical # R and Coaxial % S Digital inputs. (See pages 29-31 for more information on digital audio.) Û Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. (See pages 7­8 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.) Ù 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 32.) i Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 22 for more information on setup and configuration.) ^ Test Tone Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the channel output levels using the internal test tone as a reference. (For more information on output level adjustment, see page 26.) ~ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will light in front of the surround mode that is currently in use. ¯ 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. 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Information Display Z AE AD YAC AB AA X W V U TSR Q A B DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE RDS PTY CT RT TA AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP O O L O O 0C0 R O O OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG VMAx NF 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM OSD LS O LFE RS O DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER NIGHT MULTI C A B C D E F G H I J K Bitstream Indicators Optical Source Indicators DTS Mode Indicator Dolby Digital Indicator Coaxial Source Indicators Dolby Pro Logic Indicator Analog Input Indicator Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator VMAx Mode Indicator 5 Channel Stereo Indicator Logic 7 Mode Indicators DE L M N O P Q R S T U V F G H I J KL M N O P Hall Mode Indicator OSD Indicator Theater Mode Indicator Night Mode Indicator Multiroom Indicator Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Preset Number/Sleep Timer Preset Indicator Sleep Indicator Memory Indicator Stereo Indicator W Tuned Indicator X Auto Indicator Y Main Information Display Z Mute Indicator AA Traffic Indicator AB Radiotext Indicator AC Clock Timer Indicator AD Program Type Indicator AE RDS Indicator A BitstreamTM Indicators: When the input is a digital source, one of these indicators will light to display the specific type of signal in use. B Optical Source Indicators: These indicators light to show when a Optical Digital Input has been selected. C DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the DTS mode is selected. D Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator illuminates when Dolby Digital mode is selected. E Coaxial Source Indicators: These indicators light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input has been selected. F Dolby Pro Logic Indicator: This indicator lights when the Dolby ProLogic mode has been selected. G Analog Input Indicator: This indicator lights when an analog input source has been selected. H Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo Mode has been selected. I VMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator illuminates to show that the VMAx mode is in use. V M A x F appears when the Far Field VMAx mode is selected; V M A x N appears when the Near Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 28 for a description of the VMAx Modes.) J 5 Channel Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when the 5 Channel Stereo mode has been selected. K Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicators illuminate when the Logic 7 mode is in use. LOGIC 7 C appears for the Cinema version of Logic 7, LOGIC 7 M appears for the Music version of Logic 7. (See page 28 for a description of the Logic 7 Modes.) L Hall Mode Indicators: These indicators light when one of the Hall modes has been selected. M OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in use, this indicator lights to remind you that the other indicators in this display do not function when the On Screen Display is being used. N Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator illuminates to show that the Theater mode is in use. O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR5000 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. P Multiroom Indicator: This indicator lights when the multiroom system is active. Note that it will remain lit when the multiroom system is in use even though the main room system is in the Standby mode and all other indicators are dark. (See page 38 for more information on the Multiroom system.) Q 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 22 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 indicators will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 31 for more information on the Channel Indicators). R Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use. (See page 33 for more information on preset stations.) When the Sleep function is in use, these numbers show how many minutes remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode. FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 Front Panel Information Display S Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R is showing the station's preset memory number. (See page 33 for more information on tuner presets.) T Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset/Sleep Number Indicators will show the minutes remaining before the AVR5000 goes into the Standby mode. (See page 27 for more information on the Sleep function.) U Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner's memory. V Stereo Indicator: This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. W Tuned Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. X Auto Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the tuner's Auto mode is in use. Y Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of unit's operation. Z Mute Indicator: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR5000's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button °b. Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level. AA TA Traffic Announcement Indicator: This indicator illuminates if the RDS station tuned somtimes transmits traffic information (see page 34 for more information on RDS). AB RT Text Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting radiotext (RT) data. AC Clock Time Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting the CT (clock time) code, indicating the current time of day. AD PTY Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting program type data, or during a PTY search. AE RDS Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the station tuned is transmitting RDS data. 8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Rear Panel Connections V WU 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AC OUTLETS ~230V/50Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX TR P N L J Mb S QO Z I Y X H HDCD®, High Definitioni Compatible Digital and Pacific MicrosonicsTM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. In the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: in the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending. 230V/50 Hz SWITCHED / 50W MAX 9D A BC E F G 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Video 1 Audio Inputs AM Antenna Video 1 Audio Outputs DVD Audio Inputs FM Antenna CD Inputs 6-Channel Direct Inputs Multiroom Outputs Preamp Outputs Subwoofer Output Video Monitor Outputs Amplifier Inputs E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Speaker Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet AC Power Cord Remote IR Output Remote IR Input Multiroom IR Input DVD Video Inputs Video 1 Video Outputs Video 3 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Outputs Video 1 Video Inputs Optical Digital Inputs S T U V W X Y Z Coaxial Digital Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Video 3 Audio Inputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs Component Video Outputs Video 2 Component Video Inputs DVD Component Video Inputs 0 Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. 1 Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. 2 Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source. 3 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. 4 Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder. 5 DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video source. 6 FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal. 7 CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer. 8 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external digital audio decoder is used, connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks. 9 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. A Preamp Outputs: These jacks may be connected to an external power amplifier. B 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. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Rear Panel Connections C Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the onscreen menus and the output of any video source selected by the receiver's video switcher. D Amplifier Inputs: When the jumper pins that link the Preamp Outputs A with these inputs are removed, these jacks may be used to connect any external 5.1 channel source (or 2 channel source, if only Main Inputs are used), e.g. processors, to the internal amplifiers. (See page 18 for more information on using these connections.) E Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or ­ terminals on your speakers. When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR5000 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (­) terminals on the AVR5000 to the black (­) terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity. F Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch 2. G 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 AVR5000 is on or off (in Standby), provided 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 G and 50 W from the Switched Outlet F. H AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall output. I 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. J Remote IR Input: If the AVR5000's frontpanel 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. K Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR5000's multiroom control system. L DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source. M Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR. N Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on any video source. O Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source. P Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR. Q Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video source. R Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. S Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks. T Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder. U Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source. V Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source. W Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any Audio recorder. Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any S-Video source must be connected to the AVR5000, not both in parallel, otherwise the video may be disturbed or its performance be adversely effected. X Component Monitor 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 YZ is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks. Y Video 2 Component Video Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a set top converter box or other video source to these jacks. Z 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 outputs a separate sync signal. 10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Remote Control Functions 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d Power On Button IR Transmitter Window Program/SPL Indicator Power Off Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select Learn Button Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button / / ¤ Buttons < Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up/Down OSD Button Macro Buttons Transport Controls Skip Up/Down Buttons RDS Select Button Preset Up/Down Clear Button Memory Button Delay/Prev. Ch. > Button Speaker Select Multiroom Volume Up/Down TV/Video Selector SPL Indicator Select 6-Channel Direct Input Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone Light Button c ba 39 POWER d e f g h i j k l m n o q n p OFF TM ON 38 TAPE VID4 AVR VCR VID1 LEARN DVD TV VID2 CD CBL/SAT VID3 6 CH. 37 AM/FM SPL 36 35 SLEEP PR SURR. TEST NIGHT M-ROOM VOL. 34 33 32 CH . SP K ME N U R SET 31 30 NO r 1 5 2 6 9 DIRECT 3 7 0 CLEAR 4 8 MEM s t u v w RM AL TA L L DE AY TUN-M TUNING OSD RDS I DIG 29 28 ` z PRESET M1 M2 M3 M4 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. x y DWN UP SKIP LIGHT 40 5000 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR5000's remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR5000. 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 AVR5000's remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR5000 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote or by learning commands from other remotes. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 39 to program the proper 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 Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR5000. (See page 44 for information about alternate functions for the remote's buttons.) 0 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). 1 IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR5000 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 or learning commands from a remote into the AVR 5000's remote code memory and 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 39 for information on programming the remote.) 3 Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR5000 or a selected device unit in the Standby mode. Note that when the AVR5000 is switched off this will turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it will continue to function. 4 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons 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 Learn Button: Press this button to begin the process of "learning" the codes from another product's remote into the AVR5000's remote. (See page 40 for more information on using the remote's learning function.) 8 Test Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR5000's output levels. (See page 24 for more information on calibrating the AVR5000.) 9 Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR5000 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order: 90 min 40 min 80 min 30 min 70 min 20 min 60 min 10 min 50 min OFF C Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR5000'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 //¤ buttons again, to change the level setting. (See page 32 for more information.) D //¤ Buttons: These are multi-purpose buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode. To change the surround mode, first press the SURR/CH ¤ button A. Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Main Information Display Û. These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit with either the internal test tone or an external source. They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button T has been pressed. When the AVR5000 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device, these buttons are also used in the "Auto Search" process (See page 39 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 AVR5000's memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. G Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs R S #% to a source. (See page 30 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 numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on how the remote has been programmed. I 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 that the AUTO indicator X goes out, pressing the Tuning buttons K8 will move the frequency up or down in singlestep increments. When the FM band is in use and the AUTO indicator X is on, pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible. (See page 33 for more information.) 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 selected. A Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the //¤ buttons D to select the desired surround mode (See page 29 for more information). Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV, VCR and SAT receiver is selected using the Input Selector 4. B Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode. This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels (See page 31 for more information). 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main Remote Control Functions J 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 33 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 button I has been pressed or the Band button @ on the front panel was held pressed so that the AUTO indicator X is illuminated, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the AUTO indicator X is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 33 for more information.) L OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR5000's parameters. M Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a "Macro", which is a pre-programmed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 41 for more information on storing and recalling macros.) N Transport 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 39 for more information on programming the remote.) O Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR5000, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player/changer they will change the tracks on the disc currently being played. P RDS Select Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR5000's tuner. (See page 34 for more information on RDS). Q Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR5000'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). R Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station's frequency. S Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR5000's preset memory. After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator U will flash; you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys H. (See page 33 for more information.) T Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR5000 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.) U > Button: Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR's settings. V Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR5000'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 (see page 22 for more information.) W 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 38 for more information on the Multiroom system.) X Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. Y TV/Video Button: This button does not have a direct function on the AVR 5000, 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 output 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. Z SPL Indicator Select: This button activates the AVR5000's EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 5000's output levels. Press and hold the button for three seconds and then release it. Note that the Test Tone will begin circulating, and the Program Indicator 2 will change colors. During this sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all channels until they are equal, as shown by the Program Indicator lighting green for each channel. (See page 25 for more information on EzSet.) a 6-Ch. Direct Input: Press this button to select the component connected to the 6-Ch. Direct Input 8 as the source b Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR5000 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR5000 remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the Input Selector button 4 to begin the programming process. (See page 39 for more information on programming the remote.) c 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 25 for more information on using EzSet). d Light Button: Press this button to activate the remote's built-in backlight for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room. NOTE: As any of the remote buttons pressed is active with the device selected, the corresponding Selector button 45 will briefly flash red to confirm your selection. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 Zone II Remote Control Functions The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR5000 is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR5000's Multi IR input jack K. Record/Pause: Press this button to activate the Record or Pause function on compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck products. © 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. Disc Skip: Press this button to change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changers. î Volume Up/Down: When used in the room where the AVR5000 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 K, 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. ° Mute: When used in the room where the AVR5000 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 K, this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume 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. POWER A OFF AVR VID1 MUTE K VID2 B AM/FM / VID3 VID4 C D E F G H DISC SKIP DVD CD TAPE DN TUNING UP DN PRESET UP å Power Off: When used in the room where the AVR5000 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 K, this button turns the Multi-Room system off. J DISC SKIP AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on the AVR. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. ç 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 buttons 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 5000. I VOLUME å ç © î ° Power Off AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select Input Selectors Tuning Up/Down ­ Fast Play Record/Pause Preset/Track Skip Disc Skip Volume Up/Down Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Mute NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR5000 is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR5000's Multi IR input jack b. When it is used in the same room as the AVR5000, it will control the functions of the AVR5000 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 b, 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 38 for complete information on using the Multiroom system.) 14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Installation and Connections 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. 7. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs E 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 influenced 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 mm2 may be used for short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than 1mm2 due 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 UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area. When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the "negative" or "black" wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the "positive" or "red" wire should be connected to like terminals on the AVR5000 and 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 configuration. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, 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 AVR5000. 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output B 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 connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information. Note: Speaker sets with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer must be connected to the front speaker outputs D only rather than to the Subwoofer Output B. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect 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 7. 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 cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input jacks 0. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output jacks 1 on the AVR5000. 3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR5000 front or rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs R S #% may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD, MD or LD player's PCM (S/P-DIF) output. 4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Outputs T 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 3. Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components. Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality. To ensure best video performance S-Video sources should be connected to the AVR5000 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 2 O Q V 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 4 M P W on the AVR5000. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 O V (if not in use) or Video 3 N U jacks. 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks 5L. 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 R S #%. 5. Connect the Video Monitor Out C 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 component outputs of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs Z. Note that even when component video connections are used the audio connections must still be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs 5 or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks RS. 7. If another component video device is available, connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Input jacks Y. The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks V or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks RS. 6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection 6. 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 connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 Installation and Connections 8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video Output X to the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device. Video Connection Notes: · Y/Pr/Pb Component, S-Video or Composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats and will not be converted to the other formats. But 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. · The AVR 5000's component video system is designed for standard video rate video from DVD players and similar devices. While it may operate with high definition signals, the video quality may be slightly less than with a direct connection between the DVD and your TV. · 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 true as long as only the three RGB lines are used and not any sync signal is output separately from the source. SCART A/V Connections For the connections described above your video device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and SVideo 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 SVideo 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 C, 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 AVR5000 (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 directions 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). 2. Like most common AV units the AVR5000 does not convert the Video signal to S-Video or vice versa. Thus both connections must be made from the AVR5000 to the TV if both, Video and S-Video sources, are used, and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected. 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Black Black Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART ¡ Cinch Yellow Yellow Red Red Black Black Red Red Blue Blue1 Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART Cinch Black Black Yellow Yellow Green Green1 White White 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 16:9 format (with switchable 4:3 TVs) 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 5000 RDS can switch threeway video signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also with SCART) that cannot be switched and provided by the AVR 5000. RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR5000 only when no separate sync signal is needed (see 4th "Video Connection Note" on page 16). Figure 3: Cinch/SCART-Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch ¡ SCART Figure 4: SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART ¡ Cinch Yellow Yellow Red Red Rot Red Schwarz Black S-Video In S-Video In Schwarz Black Rot Red Blau Blue1 Figure 5: SCART/S-Video Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART Cinch Rot Red Gelb Yellow S-Video In S-VideoIn S-VideoOut S-Video Out Figure 6: SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch ¡ SCART 1 Schwarz Black S-Video Out S-VideoOut Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR5000 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 J. 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 I to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. 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 IR Link The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR5000'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 AVR5000 via standard coaxial cable. Connect the Remote IR Output of the device or of the optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input jack K on the AVR5000's rear panel. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack I 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. Multiroom Audio Connections Depending on the distance from the AVR5000 to the remote room, two options (A and B) are available for audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded stereo audio interconnect cable with phono plugs on both ends from the AVR5000's location to the remote room. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room's speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR5000 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR5000, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi-Room Output jacks 9 on the AVR5000's rear panel. Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR5000, and connect the Multiroom Output jacks 9 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 mm2 is recommended for long multiroom connections. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls should carry any certification that is required by the local building and electrical codes. To avoid interference, audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to, or run in the same conduits or path with, AC cables. If you have any questions about multiroom wiring, consult your dealer, custom installer or low-voltage electrical contractor. External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired, the AVR 5000 may be connected to optional, external audio power amplifiers or used with equalizers or speaker systems that require connection between the preamp and amplifier sections of a receiver. To make these connections, remove the jumpers that connect the Preamp Out jacks A and Amplifier In jacks D for the channels to be used with external devices. Store the jumpers in a safe place so that the AVR may be used in its normal mode at a future date, if desired. When an external amplifier is used, connect the Preamp Out jacks A to the inputs on the amplifier. When an equalizer or speaker processor is used, connect the Preamp Out jacks A to the inputs of the processor, and connect the outputs of the processor back to the Amplifier In jacks D on the AVR. Note that when external amplifiers or devices are used, volume is still controlled by the AVR, although additional volume controls on the external device may affect volume and output levels from the AVR. External Audio Decoder Connection To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR5000 may be used in conjunction with optional, external decoders for digital audio systems other than the AVR5000's own built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system or with DVD players having those decoders integrated. If an external decoder is used, connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6-Channel Direct inputs 8, making sure to match channels. These jacks may also be used for connections to devices such as DVD players or High Definition Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature built-in digital surround decoders. Although the digital decoding system in the AVR5000 will typically provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders, you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6-channel input for connection to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs. 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 highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to the Unswitched Outlet G must not exceed 100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet F 50 watts. The Switched F outlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely. This is recommended 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 G outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet and the Main Power Switch 1 is on. Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched 220-240-volt AC wall outlet. You're almost ready to enjoy the AVR5000! 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Configuration When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. 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. Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. The center of the speaker should face you. If side-wall mounting is not practical, the speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. The speakers should be no more than two 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. No more than 2m when rear-mounted speakers are used Center Front Speaker No more than 60cm 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. Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen 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. Left Front Speaker Center Front Speaker Right Front Speaker Optional Rear-Wall Mounting 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. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 System Configuration First Turn On and Use of the OSD Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. With the AVR5000 two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e.g. surround modes, and others working independently from any input selected like speaker output levels, crossover frequencies or delay times used by the surround sound processor. You are now ready to power up the AVR5000 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable H 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 amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (­) polarity indicators that are on the bottom of the battery compartment. 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 AVR5000 warranty and may not be covered by the projector TV set's warranty. The AVR5000 has two on-screen display modes, "Semi-OSD" and "Full-OSD." When making configuration 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 Information Display Û Y. When the full OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will appear in the Main Information Display Y and the OSD Indicator M will illuminate to remind you that a video display must be used. When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction 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 Y. Selecting the On-Screen display The full OSD system is always available 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 F U L L O S D T I M E O U T. The semi-OSD system is also available as a system default, although it may be turned off by using the ADVANCED SELECT menu. (See page 37). With the semi-OSD system, you may make adjustments directly, by pressing the buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted as outlined above. * I S S O C M A E N U P U H U D X / R E T A L V I O R A P N T A T MASTER U O K U N I N T U E T E C SET ND S R SE ADJ L AD ROOM ED U E T U J MENU P T U S U * Settings to be Made With Each Input Used The AVR5000 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the speaker configuration, digital input and surround mode for each input source. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR5000 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 management system. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select an input. The default settings for the AVR5000, as it is shipped from the factory, have all inputs set for an analog source, with stereo as the surround mode, the front left and right speakers set to "large" (with surround modes other speakers to "small"), and a subwoofer connected. Before using the unit, you will probably want to change these settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics. Remember, since the AVR5000's memory system keeps the settings for each input separate from the other inputs, 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. To make this process as quick and as easy as possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with the on-screen menus, and step through each input. Once you have completed the settings for the first input, many settings may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. It is also a good idea to set the configuration data in the order these items are listed in the Main Audio Setup Menu, as some settings require a specific entry in a prior menu item. The items that follow will describe the individual settings required for each input. Remember that once the settings are made for one input, they must be made for all other input sources in your system. 4. Turn the AVR5000 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 AVR Selector 5 or any of the Input Selectors 46 on the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Û will also light up. Using the On-Screen Display When making the following adjustments, you may find them easier to make via the unit's onscreen 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 C 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displays on a projection TV 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 UP P T ST Figure 1 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR5000 is to select an input. This may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector ! until the desired input's name appears momentarily in the Main Information Display Y, and the green LED lights next to the input's name in the front panel Input Indicators . The input may also be selected by pressing the appropriate Input Selector on the remote control 46. 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 IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the Set button F to enter the menu and the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the buttons EU until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video, as well as being indicated in the front panel Input Indicators by the green LED next to the desired input name. If the input will use the standard left/right analog inputs, no further adjustment is needed. * I D C V R N I O I E P G A D T U I X E U IN/OUT SETUP * An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability to switch front panel jacks from their normal use as inputs to output connections so that portable recording devices may easily be connected. The front panel analog Video 4 Jacks ^ are normally set as an input for use with camcorders, video games and other portable audio/video products, but they may be switched to an output for connection to portable audio/video recorders. To temporarily switch them to outputs, select the IN/OUT SETUP menu. Press the ¤ button D until the on-screen > cursor is pointing to the VIDEO 4 line. Press the > button U so that the word O U T is highlighted. Note that the Input/Output Status Indicator $ between the S and Composite video jacks will turn red, indicating that the analog Video 4 jacks ^ are now record outputs. On the AVR5000, the Coaxial 3 Digital Jack % is normally an input, but it may also be switched to a digital output for use with CDR/RW decks, MD recorders or other digital audio recorders. To change the jack to an output, press the //¤ buttons D while the IN/OUT SETUP menu is on the screen so that the > cursor is next to COAXIAL 3. Then press the buttons E/U so that the word O U T is highlighted. Note that the Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator $ will turn red, indicating that the jack is now a record output. Note: A signal will be sent to this jack only when the input selected for use by the AVR5000 is digital. Digital signals will be passed through regardless of their format, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are fed from. However, analog signals are not converted to digital, and the format of the signal (e.g., PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may not be changed. Selection of the Digital Coax 3 jack as an output will remain effective as long as the AVR 5000 is on. However, once the unit is turned off, the jack will revert to its normal use as an input when the unit is turned on again. Surround Setup Once the input setup has been completed, the next step for that input is to set the surround mode you wish to use with that input. Since surround 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 28 may help you select the mode best suited to the input source selected. However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR5000, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic for most analog 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 material 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 main MASTER MENU menu (Figure 1), press the //¤ button D until the > cursor is next to the SURROUND SETUP menu. Press the Set button F so that the SURROUND SETUP menu (Figure 3 or 4) is on the screen. * SURROUND SETUP SURR * SURROUND: C S N R E U I E N R G T TER R HT: URN OFF MS MS DELAY: DELAY: TO MENU Figure 3 * SURROUND SETUP BY ITA 0 00 D M U * SURROUND: C S N R E U I E N R G T TER R HT: URN D D O T T :VIDEO 1 TAL IN:ANALOG IAL 3 :IN OUT O 4 :IN OUT RN TO MENU DOL DIG ELAY: ELAY: FF MI O MEN L MS MS AX Figure 4 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 IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and note that the on-screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL I N line. Press the buttons EU until the name of the desired digital input name appears. To return to the ANALOG input, press the buttons until the word analog appears. When the correct input appears, press the ¤ button D until the > cursor appears next to RETURN T O M E N U, and press the Set button F. To change the digital input associated with the input selected at any time using the discrete function buttons and the semi-OSD system, press the Digital Input Select button ÚG on the front panel or the remote. Within five seconds, make your input selection using the Selector buttons on the front panel 5 or the //¤ buttons D on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display Y and in the lower third of the video display connected to the AVR5000. Then press the Set button F to enter the new digital input assignment. Since the factory default for all inputs is Stereo, the words S U R R O F F will initially appear in highlighted video (Figure 3) unless another surround mode choice was made with the input just selected. To change the surround mode while the > cursor is next to the surround line, press the buttons EU until the desired surround mode's name appears in the highlighted video. As the modes are changed, a green LED will also light next to the mode names in the Surround Mode Indicators ~ on the front panel. Note that the data lines next to the items in the screen display will show either numbers or a series of dashes, depending on whether or not the specific parameter is adjustable. For example, the Center Delay and Night Mode items are only adjustable for Dolby Digital, and the Delay Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic. Note, also, that Dolby Digital and DTS will only appear as choices (Figure 4) when a digital input was previously selected. These settings for Delay, Crossover Frequency and Night mode, that are independent of any input selected, will be described in the next chapter on page 23. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 System Configuration Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR5000 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information. For each of these settings use the L A R G E setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the S M A L L setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when "small" front (left and right) speakers are used, a subwoofer is required 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. Remember that the speaker setup must be made individually for each input of the AVR5000. It is best to select the Dolby Pro Logic mode for making the speaker setup. You should note the surround mode you´ve associated with the selected input, select the Dolby Pro Logic mode and after the speaker setup was made with that input, reset to the surround mode formerly selected. Note that with the currently selected input all settings will be copied to other surround modes too (as far as possible) and need not be repeated with any other mode (but with each input used). 1. It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5). If that menu is not alredy on your screen from the prior adjustments, 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 5). * L C S S S R E E U U U E SPEAKER F N R B B T / E O O X UR T T R W R R U O N SETUP M M M U E U A A A B Q * LL LL LL :80 HZ When SMALL is selected, low frequency front channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels. 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 a subwoofer. Important Note: When a speaker set with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer is used, connected to the front speaker outputs D, the fronts must be set for LARGE. 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 EU on the remote to select the option that best describes your Center speaker based on the speaker definitions shown on this page. When SMALL is selected, low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they are set for LARGE and Sub is turned off. When Sub is on, low frequency center channel 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 with analog and digital surround modes NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output. When NONE is selected, no signal will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a "phantom" center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs. This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used (note that for the use of Logic 7C surround mode a Center speaker is needed, but Logic 7M 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 change the cursor to SURROUND. 6. Press the buttons EU on the remote to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on this page. When SMALL is selected, 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 Pro Logic mode, there is no bass in the surround channels. 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 channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output. When NONE is selected, surround sound information will be split between the front-left and front-right outputs. Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic. 7. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the ¤ button D on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER. 8. Press the buttons EU 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 S U B, which is the "on" position. If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE, three options are available: · If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR5000, press the buttons EU on the remote so that N O N E appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right "main" speakers. · If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR5000, 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 AVR5000 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 buttons EU on the remote so that S U B (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 EU on the remote so that S U B L/R+LFE appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, a "complete" feed will be sent to the front left/right "main" speakers, and the subwoofer will receive the front left and right bass frequencies under frequency selected in the next option setting on this menu, as described below. 9. When you have completed your selection for the subwoofer, press the ¤ button n on the remote to change the cursor to SUB X-OVER FREQ. IGHT: S : S ND : S FER : S OVER FR TO MEN Figure 5 2. When the SPEAKER SETUP menu appears, the on-screen cursor > will be at the top of the list of speaker positions, pointing toward the LEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers. If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configuration, press the buttons EU so that either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the appropriate description from the definitions shown above. 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration At this line you will select the frequency at which bass information is directed to the Subwoofer Output B. The choices available will depend on the setting made previously for the front left/right speakers. When making these selections, choose the crossover frequency that is closest to the lower frequency limit of your front left/right speakers or, if using large full range front L/R speakers able to reproduce bass below 40Hz, choose the frequency that is closest to the upper frequency limit of your subwoofer. This figure is normally printed in the Owner's Manual or data sheet for the speakers, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. · When the front speakers have been set to LARGE, the crossover choices are 4 0 H z or 6 0 H z to match the typical crossover points of full range speakers. Choose the option that is closest to your speakers' design. · When the front speakers have been set to SMALL, the crossover choices are 8 0 H z or 1 0 0 H z to match the typical crossover points of the smaller speakers used in satellite speaker systems. Choose the option that is closest to your speakers' design. 10. When all speaker selections have been made, press the ¤ button D and then the Set button F to return to 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 Select button on the front panel i or remote V. Once the button is pressed, F N T SPEAKER will appear in both the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display Y. Within five seconds, either press the front panel Selector buttons 5 or the //¤ buttons D on the remote to select a different speaker position, or press the Set Button ÔF to begin the adjustment process for the front left and right speakers When the Set button Ô 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 Y will read F N T LARGE or F N T SMALL depending on the current setting. Press the front panel Selector Buttons 5 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 ÔF. If another speaker position needs to be changed, press the front panel Selector buttons 5 or the //¤ buttons D on the remote to select a different speaker position, press the Set button Ô F and then press the front panel Selector buttons 5 or the //¤ buttons D on the remote until the correct speaker setting is shown and press the Set button Ô F again to confirm the selection. To assist in making these settings, the icons in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q 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 indicator appears at a speaker location, that position is set for "none" or "no" speaker. Note: These icons are available only when making setup changes in the semi-OSD mode. As an example, in Figure 6 below, the left front and right front speakers are set for "large," the center, left surround and right surround speakers are set for small, and a subwoofer is set. Making Settings independent of selected Input After the settings described above have been made for all input sources in your system, the following settings, made with any input, will remain in effect independent of the input selected. In order to set delay time for Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic surround modes, the OSD menu system must be used. Delay Settings Only for the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes, you will need to adjust the delay time setting. Note that the delay time is not adjustable for any other modes. Important Note: Once the delay time is set with any input it will be effective with all other inputs too. Moreover the surround delay time setting must be made only for either the Dolby Pro Logic or the Dolby Digital mode. The other setting will be set automatically. Due the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speakers and the surround speakers, the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or surround speakers is different. You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the specific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater. The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms, but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of front channel sounds to become disconnected from surround channel sounds. To resynchronize the front and surround channels, follow these steps: 1. Measure the distance from the listening/ viewing position to the front speakers in meters. 2. Measure the distance from the listening/ viewing position to the surround speakers. 3. Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers and multiply the result by 3. a. When setting the delay time for the Dolby Digital surround modes, the optimal delay time is the result of that subtraction. For example, if the front speakers are 3 m away and the surround speakers are 1 m away, the optimal delay time is figured as (3­1)x3=6. Thus, in this example, the delay time for Dolby Digital should be set at six milliseconds. b. When setting the delay time for the Pro Logic mode, take the result of the subtraction and add 15 to obtain the optimal delay time. For example, if the front speakers are 3 m away SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 L R Figure 6 Adjustments for Other Inputs After one input has been adjusted for surround mode, digital input (if any) and speaker type, return to the INPUT SETUP line on the AUDIO SETUP menu and enter the settings for each input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next, while the speaker type will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input. System Configuration and the surround speakers are 1 m away, the optimal delay time is figured as (3­1)x3+15=21. Thus, in this example, the Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty milliseconds. NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, 5CH Stereo, Hall and Theater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time. The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a separate setting for the center channel delay mode, since the discrete nature of these signals makes the location of the center channel speaker more critical. To calculate the delay for the center channel, measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center channel speaker and either the left or right speaker. If the distances are equal, no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero. If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speaker, you may wish to reposition the speakers by moving the front left and front right speakers closer to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the listening position. If repositioning of the speakers is not possible, adjust the center delay time, adding one millisecond of center channel delay for every 30 cm closer to the listening position the center speaker is than the front speakers. For example, if the front left and front right speakers are each 3 m from the listening position and the center channel speaker is 2.4 m away, the delay is figured as 300 cm ­240 cm=60 cm, suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds. To set the delay time, continue within the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). If the system is not already at that point, press the OSD button L to bring up the master menu.To make the delay settings for the Dolby Digital mode (this will include the Center delay setting, and the surround delay for the Pro Logic mode will be set automatically), press the Set F button and select any input now that is associated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode (the surround mode associated with each input selected will be indicated by the Surround Mode Indicators ~ in the front panel), then return to the master menu. Press the ¤ button D and then the Set button F to bring up the surround setup menu, now press the ¤ button D once. As the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the > cursor will stop at the CENTER DELAY line. Press the buttons EU until the number calgulated using the formula shown above appears in the disply. When the CENTER DELAY is entered, press the ¤ button D once to move to the SURR DELAY line so that the delay for the surround speakers may be set. Press the buttons EU until the desired figure appears in the display, using the number calculated using the formula shown above for the Dolby Digital surround mode (item 3a). When the delay settings are complete, press the ¤ button D once to move to the next line. Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes are in use by pressing the Delay button on the front panel Ò or remote T, followed by a press of the Set button F. Next, press the //¤ buttons n on the remote er the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel until the desired figure appears in the Main Information Display Y. 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 Dolby Digital signals are played. To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu, make certain that the > cursor is on the Night line of the SURROUND SETUP menu. Next, press buttons EU to choose between the following settings. OFF: When OFF is in the highlighted video, the Night mode will not function. MID: When MID is in the highlighted video, a mild compression will be applied. MA X: When MAX is in the highlighted video, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied. We recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later, if desired. Note that the Night mode may be adjusted directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night button B. When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display Y. Press the //¤ button D within three seconds to select the desired setting, then press Set F to confirm the setting. When all settings for the surround setup have been made, press the //¤ buttons D so that the > cursor is next to RETURN T O MENU, and press the Set button F to return to the master menu. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR5000, as correct outputs will 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 ambiance, 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 separately. 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. Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be turned down at first. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control * is set to the center "12 o'clock" position. 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Using EzSet Harman Kardon's exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR5000's output levels without the use of a sound pressure 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 - 1 5, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display Y. 3. Select any input associated with the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode. Remember to make the same adjustment with all other surround modes you´ve associated with the inputs used. 4. First a non-automatic pre-test should be made: Turn on the internal test tone by pressing the Test tone button 8. You will hear a test noise circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction around the room. Listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display Y. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated, turn the AVR5000 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. 5. Hold the remote in front of you at arm's length, making sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone c at the top of the remote and aim it at the AVR5000, not vertically (like you'd do with a microphone). 6. Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select Z for three seconds. Release the button when the Program/SPL Indicator 2 stops flashing and you hear the test noise from the front left speaker. 7. At this point, the EzSet circuitry 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. 8. During the adjustment you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in both the on-screen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display Y, alternating with a readout of the output setting, 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 Position Indicators Q. If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the Indicator, 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 connected to the proper Outputs DE. · When the front left channel is being set at the beginning of the process, EzSet will adjust the main volume level, as shown by the indication of the FRONT L L E V alternating in the onscreen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display Y with the volume indication. During the adjustment, the test tone may seem to pulse, or click, as EzSet changes the level. This is a normal aspect of the system's operation. · As the other channels are set, the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in the on-screen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display Y. 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 amber 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 5 will flash. This is normal, and indicates that EzSet is operating. 9. After the test noise has circulated once through each channel, it will send the tone to the front left channel once again, to finally adjust its output level. 10. Upon completion of the front left channel adjustment, the Program/SPL Indicator will flash green three times and then go out. The tone will stop and the AVR5000 will return to normal operation. 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 OUTPUT ADJUST menu (Figure 7). If you are already at the main menu, press the ¤ buttons D until the onscreen > cursor is next to the OUTPUT ADJUST line. If you are not at the main menu, press the OSD button L to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ buttons D three times so that the on-screen > cursor is next to the Output adjust line. Press the Set button F to bring the OUTPUT ADJUST menu (Figure 7) to the screen. * F C F S S R R E R U U E OUTPUT O N O R R T N T N R R U T L ER T R RI LE RN ADJUST 0 0 0 0 0 U d d d d d B B B B B * : : IGHT: GHT : FT : TO MEN EFT Figure 7 As soon as the new menu appears, 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. 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 EU on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level. Note that when one of the buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation 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 > can also be moved directly to the speaker to be adjusted by pressing the //¤ buttons D on the remote. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 System Configuration Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the buttons EU on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indicator, simply press and release the SPL Indicator Select button Z on the remote while the test tone is circulating. The Program/SPL Indicator 2 will change color to indicate the level. Because the remote functions as level sensor, in that case all further adjustments can be made with the front panel buttons only, with help of an assisting person. Adjust the level using the buttons 5 on the front panel until the LED lights green for all channels. When it is red the level is too high; when it is amber the level is too low. Press the SPL Indicator Select Z 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 32. When all channels have an equal volume level, the adjustment is complete. Now turn the Volume ÓX 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 onscreen > cursor is next to the RETURN T O M E N U line, and then press the Set button F to turn the test tone off and return to the MASTER MENU. The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the discrete buttons and semi-OSD system. To adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the Test Tone Selector ^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 Y. As an added assist, while the test noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel Indicators Q by a blinking letter within the correct channel. Turn up the Volume ÓX until you can hear the noise clearly. To adjust the output level, press the Selector buttons on the front panel 5 or the buttons EU 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 ÓX 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 adjustment 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 compensate 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 32, also for the Surround Off (Stereo) and VMAx modes. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR5000 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 36-37 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 above. Note that any settings changed at any time, also when the discrete buttons are used only, will be stored in memory in the AVR5000, also if it´s turned off completely, unless it will be reset (see page 56). The settings will either depend on the input (Speaker configuration, analog/digital input selection, surround mode) or on the surround mode selected (speaker output level) or be independent from any input or surround mode (crossover, only depending on the front speaker configuration), as described on previous pages. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR5000, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy! 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR5000, 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 AVR5000 On or Off · When using the AVR5000 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 green. 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 4a6ç. 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 session, simply press the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power Off Button 3å on the remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlets F and the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber. When the remote is used to turn the unit "off" it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber 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 AVR5000 for automatic turnoff, press the Sleep Button 9 on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence: 90 min 40 min 80 min 30 min 70 min 20 min 60 min 10 min 50 min OFF 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 information display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words SLEEP O F F appear in the Main Information Display Y. Controls and Use of Headphones · Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control Ó or remote Volume Up/Down Xî buttons. · The Balance Control * may be used to adjust the relative sound output between the left front and right front speakers. · To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button b °. 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 MUTE indicator Z will light in the Main Information Display Û. Press the Mute button b ° again to return to normal operation. · During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control & and Treble Control ( to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics. Note that these controls are not effective with the 6-Channel Direct Input. · To set the output of the AVR5000 so that the output is "flat," with the Tone controls and the Balance control de-activated, press the Tone Mode button 6 button once or twice so that the words T o n e O u t appear momentarily in the Main Information Display Y. To return the tone controls to an active condition, press the Tone Mode 6 button once or twice so that the words T o n e I n momentarily appear in the Main Information Display Y. · 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 Y and all speakers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored. Source Selection · To select a source, press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote 46ç. 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. · 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 AVR5000 will automatically 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 ^ 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 Y and a green LED will light next to the selected input's name in the front-panel Input Indicators . · When a pure audio source (Tuner, CD, Tape, 6 Channel direct inputs) is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1 and Video 2 Outputs M P (except from its own Video 1/ source) and Video Monitor Output C. 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 appropriate Monitor Output jack C and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR5000. If a component video input is connected to the DVD Z or Video 2 Y component inputs, it will be routed to the Component Video Outputs X. 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 16). The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicator R and it will count down until the time has elapsed. OPERATION 27 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE DOLBY DIGITAL FEATURES Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel. DELAY TIME RANGE Center: 0 ms ­ 5 ms Initial Setting ­ 0 ms Surround: 0 ms ­ 15 ms Initial Setting ­ 0 ms Delay time not adjustable DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel. The standard mode for analog surround sound decoding. It uses information encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs: Left, Center, Right and a Mono Surround channel. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other "Surround" logos. Surround-encoded programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding. An advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either conventional stereo material or surround-encoded programs. When used with encoded material, decoding is more accurate in terms of the placement of sounds, and fades and pans are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. Logic 7 also delivers increased spaciousness and a wider sound stage when it is used with conventional natural stereo recordings and music programs throug the use of the natural surround information present also in those stereo recordings. The Logic 7C or Cinema mode is tailored to provide an optimal sound field for movie soundtracks. The Logic 7M or Music mode uses a decoding formula that is best suited to music. Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to 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. This surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or stage theater with stereo and even pure mono sources. The two Hall modes offer matrix surround decoding choices that simulate a medium-sized chamber hall or opera house with stereo and even pure mono sources. When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman's patented VMAx mode 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 1,5m from the speakers. The VMAx F, or "Far Field" mode should be selected when your listening positioin is greater than 1,5m from the speakers. DOLBY PRO LOGIC 15 ms ­ 30 ms Initial Setting = 15 ms LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M Delay time not adjustable DOLBY 3 STEREO No surround channels THEATER Delay time not adjustable HALL 1 and HALL 2 Delay time not adjustable VMAx Near VMAx Far No surround channels 5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and No delay is available for back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode 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. This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs. No surround channels SURROUND OFF (STEREO) 28 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR5000 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo or even mono programs. In all, a total of thirteen listening modes are available on the AVR5000. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo should be played in either the Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Pro Logic surround modes depending on the source material and speakers in use. However to create wider, enveloping sound field environments and more defined pans and flyovers with all analog stereo and surround recordings select Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7 mode, that creates a stereophonic left and right rear signal, just as recorded in real life (e.g. sound being recorded from left rear side will be heard from that side only) for a dramatic improvement in comparison to Dolby Pro Logic. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic or Logic 7, 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 Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or Logic 7 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 5CH Stereo modes should be tried (5CH Stereo is 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 surround mode from the front panel, press the Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll through the list of available modes. To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode SelectorA, and then press the / / ¤ buttons D to change the mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display Y, and an individual mode indicator will also light up C D F H I J K L N. As the surround modes change, a green 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 AVR5000 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. To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display Y. DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog. DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audioonly DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS-encoded special audio-only CDs with the AVR5000, but DTS-LDs can be played on LD players and DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All that is required is to connect the player's output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the rear panel R S or front panel #%. In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player's front panel. Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS- encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with the AVR5000, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs, consult the player's owner's manual. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- compressed digital audio system used for compact discs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and some special PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in the AVR5000 are capable of high quality digitalto-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD/DVD or LD player (LD only for PCM or DTS programs, for Dolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed, see "Dolby Digital" above). Connections may be made to either the Optical or Coaxial inputs R S on the rear panel or the front panel Digital Inputs #%. To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed its video signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording. Next press the Digital Select button Ú G and then use the / / ¤ buttons D on the remote, or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel, until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display Y, then press the Set button Ô F to confirm the choice. When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indicator A will light. During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. When an HDCD encoded disc is being played (see below) and the CD player is connected to the AVR 5000 via a digital connection, select Surround Off as the Surround mode to enjoy the benefits of the HDCD process. OPERATION 29 Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over past systems such as Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left surround and right surround. Each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low frequency information. This is the ".1" channel referred to when you see these systems descibed as "5.1". The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®) is a standard part of DVD, and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is a part of the new high-definition television (HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR5000 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial inputs R S #% of the AVR5000. No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs. Operation Playback from PCM sources may also benefit from the Logic 7. When playing a stereo or surround-encoded PCM source, such as an LD or CD or a PCM audio track from DVD, use the Logic 7 C or Cinema mode. For stereo or surround encoded pure music recordings use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for a wider front sound stage (see Surround Mode Chart page 28). HDCD HDCD, which stands for High Definition Compatible Digital®, is a sophisticated process that enables the AVR 5000 to deliver outstanding digital-to-analog decoding of PCM signals from any DVD or CD player, connected to a digital input on the AVR 5000, no matter what type of CD or DVD is played and even when normal, Non-HDCD-compatible players are used (only a digital output is needed). When a CD with the HDCD logo is played, the AVR 5000 is able to take advantage of the special recording process that is used in the creation of HDCD disc. The special circuitry enables audio with extraordinary fidelity, stunning resolution and the highest possible overall quality. The AVR 5000 will automatically sense that it is an HDCD recording and the HDCD indicator A will illuminate on the front panel to remind you that an HDCD disc is playing. It is important to note that the HDCD process is completely compatible with standard recordings. Indeed, the high-quality digital-to-analog circuitry that is part of HDCD and the HDCD decoder chip, replacing the monolithic digital filters used in conventional DACs, will enable enhanced performance also with normal, non-HDCD encoded program material. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR5000 is one of the first A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio format used on specific computer audio files and by portable MP3 players/recorders. In addition, some new CD and DVD players are capable of playing back optical discs that are recorded with MP3, rather than standard CD audio information. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR5000 is able to deliver more precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output, along with the benefits of listening to MP3 audio through the AVR5000's high current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system, rather than the smaller speakers and low powered amplifiers typically used with computers. To take advantage of the AVR5000's MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer sound card able to feed the MP3 format to its digital output, or the PCM output of MP3 compatible CD or DVD players or of a portable MP3 player with a digital output, to either the rear panel Digital Inputs R S or the front panel Digital Inputs #%. When the digital MP3 signal is selected, the MP3 Bitstream Indicator A will light, and the audio will begin playing. NOTES: · The AVR5000 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs. · The MP 3 DSP mode found in the new AVR5000 requires an MP3 SPDIF stream. Presently, only a few units provide this but in the coming generations of motherboards and operating system updates this will follow, since SPDIF is the standard for audio & video hardware. · The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the PCM format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even though the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the device's Owner's Manual or contact the manufacturer's technical support area. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR5000. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or front panel R S #%. In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording, the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR5000 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the