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Harman Kardon AVR 8000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Speaker Setup...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    AVR 8000 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 8000 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt- age other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 8000; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator 6Ch/8Ch Direct Button Preset Station Selector...
  • Page 6 6.1/7.1 channel operation. Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 8000 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition. Input Indicators: A green LED will light to the left of the input that is currently the input source for the AVR 8000.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Information Display

    Front Panel Information Display Upper Display Line Lower Display Line OSD Indicator Multiroom Indicator Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current input source name will appear on this line. Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 8000 to 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ‚ ¶...
  • Page 9 AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regard- less of whether the AVR 8000 is on or off. NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts.

  • Page 10: Main Remote Control Functions

    EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE: The function names shown here are each but- ton’s feature when used with the AVR 8000. Most but- tons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 44–45 for a list of these functions.
  • Page 11 Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 8000 or a selected device in the Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom sys- tem is activated, it will continue to function.
  • Page 12 Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons don’t have a direct function with the AVR 8000, but when used with a compatibly programmed 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS CD or DVD changer they will change the disc currently being played in the changer.
  • Page 13 8-Channel Direct Inputs ·. (See page 35 for more information.) Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 8000 or TV set being con- trolled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR 8000 remote is being...

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    AVR 8000’s Multizone IR Input h jack. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 8000, it will control the functions of the AVR 8000 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.

  • Page 15: Installation And Connections

    Digital Inputs be 4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs ad on the rear panel of the AVR 8000 to the matching digital input connec- tions on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder. 5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit.
  • Page 16 IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 8000 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Multizone IR Input h on the AVR 8000 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alter- natively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.
  • Page 17 AC outlet. The AVR 8000 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex instal- lation so that the unit, itself, need not be installed until it is ready for connection.

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    7.1 operation. At least 6 inches from ceiling At least 2 feet When the AVR 8000 is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. In a 7.1- channel system, both side surround and back surround speakers are required.

  • Page 19: System Setup

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 8000 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted in to the AC Power Cord Receptacle fi...

  • Page 20: Input Setup

    Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 8000 is to configure each input. Note that the once an input is selected, all settings for the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration, Surround Mode and Delay Timing will “attach”...

  • Page 21: Speaker Setup

    There is no need to adjust these settings when configuring subsequent inputs. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 8000 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system should use the “5-channel” or “6-channel/7-channel”...

  • Page 22: Surround Setup

    However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 8000, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources.
  • Page 23 , the appropriate modes will appear for that type of operation. In addition, some of the modes available in the AVR 8000 will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream. To select the mode that will be used as the...

  • Page 24: Delay Settings

    Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 8000, as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity.

  • Page 25: Using Ezset

    While the AVR 8000 allows you to set output levels man- ually, we recommend that EzSet system be used when the AVR is first installed to establish the initial level settings.

  • Page 26: Bass Peak Limiter

    Bass Peak Limiter The AVR 8000 includes a bass peak level limiter as part of the THX Ultra program to protect your subwoofer from being damaged by exces- sive levels.
  • Page 27 AVR. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 8000 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Dolby Pro Logic mode for those who prefer that sonic presentation. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from Logic 7 Music either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material.
  • Page 29 Operation MODE FEATURES VMAx Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space VMAx Far with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field, ” mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers.

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    Turning the AVR 8000 On or Off • When using the AVR 8000 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places...

  • Page 31: Digital Audio Playback

    (HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 8000 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player...
  • Page 32 AVR 8000 uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present. This will help you to understand the choice of modes.

  • Page 33: Tuner Operation

    Indicators will light, and the audio will begin playing. NOTES: • The AVR 8000 is only capable of playing sig- nals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs. • The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the PCM format.

  • Page 34: Tape Recording

    Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 8000 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above. Note, howev- er, that once the AVR 8000 is turned off, the setting is cancelled.

  • Page 35: Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

    6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input The AVR 8000 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR 8000 may not be capable of processing or to allow connection to the output of high-resolution optical audio playback systems such as DVD-Audio or SACD.

  • Page 36: Advanced Features

    Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 8000 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to...
  • Page 37 Note that this setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 8000 is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if they were switched off for the previous listening session.

  • Page 38: Multiroom Operation

    Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 8000 has been established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control...

  • Page 39: Programming The Remote

    Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 8000’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate...

  • Page 40: Macro Programming

    Program/SPL Indicator flashes amber and the light under the device selector but- ton turns red. Release the buttons. 4. Press the button on the AVR 8000 remote that you wish to program. Note that the Program/SPL Indicator will stop flashing.

  • Page 41: Programmed Device Functions

    Selectors will blink and then turn off. Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 8000, TV and a Cable Box, follow these steps: • Press the Macro 1 Button Mute Button at the same time and then release them.

  • Page 42: Volume Punch-Through

    • When a button is pressed on the AVR 8000 remote, the red light under the Input Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly.

  • Page 43: Reassigning Device Control

    For example, if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver, you may program the “SAT” button to operate a second VCR. Before following the normal programming steps for...

  • Page 44: Function List

    Function List No. Button Name AVR Function Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select 10 VID 3...
  • Page 45 Function List (continued) No. Button Name AVR Function 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle 47 Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 50 OSD 51 D. Skip Disc Skip 52 Preset Down Preset Tune Down...

  • Page 46: Setup Code Tables

    001 014 015 038 057 070 071 107 121 133 141 145 163 199 GOLDSTAR 011 093 097 101 103 104 107 110 113 118 128 132 GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI 001 011 015 016 017 018 029 043 072 132 144 147 INFINITY INKEL...
  • Page 47 Setup Code Table: TV (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MIDLAND MINERVA MITSUBISHI 001 011 030 033 042 044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168 175 176 021 031 NATIONAL 177 178 179 180 181 182 001 013 022 025 030 042 057 121 123 125 NIKEI ONKING ONWA...
  • Page 48 040 133 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127 GO VIDEO 113 117 GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 087 092 100 107 GRAETZ HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 011 040 048 067 118 130 INSTANT REPLAY 037 039 037 039...
  • Page 49 Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA 057 058 ORION 147 166 PANASONIC 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172 PENTAX 019 026 037 039 067 PHILCO 037 039 040 071 PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087 PILOT PIONEER 019 027 052...
  • Page 50 CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER 140 141 CASIO CLARINETTE CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON 040 054 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN KENWOOD 030 062 KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ 084 191 MCINTOSH MEMOREX MISSION...
  • Page 51 Setup Code Table: CD (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ONKYO 046 171 OPTIMUS 057 064 PANASONIC 119 158 PHILIPS 149 209 PIONEER 094 096 PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK 093 150 REALISTIC 058 093 ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI 134 157 SANYO 082 095 SCOTT SEARS SHARP...
  • Page 52 Setup Code Table: Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON 002 019 022 034 051 003 004...
  • Page 53 Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR 422 442 AMPLICA BIRDVIEW 414 425 CAPETRONICS CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 380 451 CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE 312 313 318 413 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR...
  • Page 54 Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110 ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR CABLE STAR 033 113 CENTURION CENTURY CITIZEN 014 111 COLOUR VOICE 069 090 COMBANO 083 084 COMTRONICS 026 037...
  • Page 55 Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PULSAR RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 053 214 RECOTON REGAL 055 056 061 099 100 101 207 REGENCY 063 115 REMBRANT SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204 SEAM SHERITECH SIGNAL...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Guide

    After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 8000’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, 56 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION •...

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. THX and THX Ultra are manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Page 58 Notes 58 NOTES...
  • Page 59 Notes 59 NOTES...
  • Page 60 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2001 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: J90200018200...

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