Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon FL8350 CD changer. The FL8350 is an exceptionally well-engineered product that offers high performance and ease of use. We ask that you take a few minutes to read through this Owner’s Manual to familiarize yourself with the controls and functions.
Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your FL8350 has been designed for use with 120-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...
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.
FL 8350 Power Phones Phones Level 1 Power Switch 2 Status Mode Indicator 3 Headphones Jack 4 Headphones Level Control 5 CD Drawer 6 Time Button 7 Repeat Button Front Panel Controls Ô Ó PROGRAM INTRO RANDOM DISC TRACK ALL 1 DISCS fl...
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1 Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the FL8350. When the FL8350 is first connected to AC power, the Status Mode Indicator 2 will turn green, and the Information Display Ó will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the unit off, and the Status Mode Indicator will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in a...
Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon product. This will enable the remote control system to operate even when the front panel Remote Sensor Ô is blocked. It will also allow use of the FL8350 with optional, external control systems.
Remote Control Functions DISC NO. DISC SKIP + 10 SEARCH RANDOM SKIP FL8350 OPEN/ CLOSE REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR TIME INTRO a Open/Close Button b Disc Select Buttons c Numeric Controls 10 Button e Search Buttons f Skip Buttons g Stop Button h Play Button i Random Button j Pause Button...
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a Open/Close Button: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. The drawer may also be closed by pressing the Play button $ h. DO NOT push the drawer, as damage to the transport mechanism may result. b Disc Select Buttons: Press one of these buttons to select the disc in a specific position in the CD drawer.
To prevent possible damage to your speakers and other components in your audio system, it is important that ALL components, including the FL8350 and receivers are turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when installing any new component. Connecting the FL8350 to your audio system is simple.
Loading Discs To load a disc, first turn the FL8350 on using the Power Switch 1 . Note that Status Mode Indicator 2 will turn green and the Information Display Ó will illuminate. The word will flash disc in the Information Display, and the disc tray will automatically turn clockwise so that the FL8350 can sense which, if any, of the disc positions already have a disc.
Normal Play Once the discs have been loaded, they may be played in a number of different ways. To play all of the tracks on each disc in order, starting with the first track on the disc currently in the play position, and proceeding through each disc that has been loaded, press the button...
The FL8350 is equipped with a variety of functions that make it easy to search for specific parts of any CD. Search If you wish to quickly scan through a disc to locate a particular passage or program, press the buttons Search &...
The FL8350’s advanced programming capability enables you to preset the order in which tracks play, to repeat specific discs or tracks or to repeat all discs and tracks, or to repeat any portion of a specific disc. Programmed Play Programmed play allows you to program up to 32 tracks or complete-disc play- through into the FL8350’s memory.
Repeat Play The FL8350’s programming system enables you to repeat either all of the tracks on all of the discs, a complete single disc or a single track. Repeat Track Play To repeat a single track, press the button while the desired Repeat track is playing so that the REPEAT 1...
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM No lights on Front Panel Remote does not appear to operate Front panel lights, but CD does not play Play indicator lights, but no sound is heard Sound skips or stutters during play Sound is continually distorted Troubleshooting CAUSE •...
Signal Format Sampling Frequency D/A Conversion Oversampling Discrete Analog Output Section Error Correction Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation Line-Output Level Digital Output General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight Depth measurement includes knobs and buttons. Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
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FL 8350 Power Phones Phones Level Printed in China Part #1111-FL8350 5100-835000-100...