Looking for Nakamichi AV-500 Owner’s/User Manual

Александр · 2025-08-13T09:44:17-0500

Hello everyone,

I recently acquired a Nakamichi AV-500 Audio/Video Receiver (serial number: D12904284), but unfortunately, it did not come with the Owner’s/User Manual.

I’m trying to fully understand its features (especially Pro Logic, DVD/5.1 inputs, speaker setup, etc.) and would be extremely grateful if anyone could:
• Share a scanned PDF or images;
• Point me to a downloadable location;
• Or even offer to sell or lend the manual.

Happy to cover any scanning or sharing costs, and I can provide shipping if needed.

Thank you in advance for any help!

Best regards,
Alexander

Trebdp83 · 2025-08-13T13:29:02-0500

That is a hard manual to find. The AV-500 has no digital ports. But, it does have 5.1 analog input ports. If you have a player such as various Oppo models or some other player with 5.1/7.1 analog outputs, you can have discreet 5.1 output of audio from the player to the 5.1 analog input ports of the AV-500. Unless, you are using an older TV with an analog/composite video input port or a converter device, you will not be able to output any video signals from the AV-500 to adjust any settings that may appear on a setup menu. What kind of devices are you planning to connect to it?

j_garcia · 2025-08-13T13:37:30-0500

Some newer TVs include an adapter to allow composite or component output for old device compatibility. While the Nak is a great unit, it is also pretty ancient by today's standards.

There is an ad for AV-300 and AV-400 physical manuals on eBay Much of the feature set will be the same, though obviously not 100% for what you have.