2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display
8 Rear Panel Connections
10 Remote Control Functions
13 Installation and Connections
15 System Configuration
20 Operation
20 Basic Operation
20 Using the On-Screen Display
21 Source Selection
21 Surround Mode Selection
22 Surround Mode Chart
23 Digital Audio Playback
24 Tuner Operation
25 Tape Recording
25 Output Level Trim Adjustment
25 6-Channel Direct Input
25 Memory Backup
26 Multiroom Operation
27 Programming the Remote
27 Direct Code Entry
27 Auto Search Method
27 Code Readout
28 Programmed Device Functions
28 Macro Programming
28 Volume Punch-Through
29 Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
30 Function List
31 Setup Code Tables:TV
34 Setup Code Tables:VCR
36 Setup Code Tables: CD
36 Setup Code Tables: DVD
37 Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD
37 Setup Code Tables: CABLE
37 Setup Code Tables: SAT
38 Troubleshooting Guide
38 Processor Reset
39 Technical Specifications
AVR 500 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 the front-panel information display
EXAMPLE – (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
å – (letter in a circle) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display
