2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
8 Front Panel Information Display
10 Rear Panel Connections
12 Main Remote Control Functions
15 Zone II Remote Control Functions
16 Installation and Connections
18 System Configuration
18 Speaker Placement
19 System Setup
20 Input Setup
20 Surround Setup
22 Speaker Setup
23 Delay Settings
24 Output Level Adjustment
25 Manual Output Level Adjustment
26 Operation
26 Surround Mode Chart
28 Basic Operation
28 Source Selection
28 Surround Mode Selection
29 Digital Audio Playback
31 Tuner Operation
32 Tape Recording
32 Front Panel Input/Output
Connections
32 Output Level Trim Adjustment
33 6/8-Channel Direct Input
34 Advanced Features
34 Display Brightness
34 Turn-On Volume Level
34 Semi-OSD Settings
36 Multiroom Operation
37 Programming the Remote
37 Direct Code Entry
37 Auto Search Method
37 Code Readout
37 Learning Codes
38 Erasing Learned Codes
38 Macro Programming
39 Programmed Device Functions
40 Volume Punch-Through
40 Channel Control Punch-Through
41 Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
42 Function List
44 Setup Code Tables
54 Troubleshooting Guide
54 Processor Reset
55 Technical Specifications
AVR 520 Audio/VideoReceiver
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front panel
information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display
å
– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
