"Evertime I use the DVD input it's there, I turn it off everytime, and yet it comes back the next time I use that source."
Not sure why this is true. It may be a bug in the software, or...(see next section)
"...audio would "disappear" or become choppy after I would pause (or press stop just once) or do a slow search."
I had a 520 that did this. I worried that something was wrong with the receiver. It turned out to be a conflict with the DVD player -
Toshiba SD 2150. I bought a new DVD player and the problem disappeared. I later found out that changing from the coaxial to the optical digital audio output also would have cured it. It worked out ok for me because I now have a 7-disc progressive scan player. I haven't had any trouble with it, but I've heard of others with DVD/Receiver compatibility problems.
I hope you bought your 525 from an authorized dealer or from Costco (where I got my 525).
If you bought it from an authorized dealer, contact Harman Kardon and find out if they have any suggestions. They may be willing to upgrade you.
If you bought it from Costco, see if you can live with it or if switching from one type digital audio output to another (if possible with your DVD player) helps. If not, see if you can live with it. If not, Costco refunds the entire amount you paid if you return it. You can always order another one.
Not sure why this is true. It may be a bug in the software, or...(see next section)
"...audio would "disappear" or become choppy after I would pause (or press stop just once) or do a slow search."
I had a 520 that did this. I worried that something was wrong with the receiver. It turned out to be a conflict with the DVD player -
Toshiba SD 2150. I bought a new DVD player and the problem disappeared. I later found out that changing from the coaxial to the optical digital audio output also would have cured it. It worked out ok for me because I now have a 7-disc progressive scan player. I haven't had any trouble with it, but I've heard of others with DVD/Receiver compatibility problems.
I hope you bought your 525 from an authorized dealer or from Costco (where I got my 525).
If you bought it from an authorized dealer, contact Harman Kardon and find out if they have any suggestions. They may be willing to upgrade you.
If you bought it from Costco, see if you can live with it or if switching from one type digital audio output to another (if possible with your DVD player) helps. If not, see if you can live with it. If not, Costco refunds the entire amount you paid if you return it. You can always order another one.