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- Page 1 AVR 8500 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL ® Power for the Digital Revolution ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Learning Codes Function List Safety Information Erasing Learned Codes Troubleshooting Guide Unpacking Macro Programming Processor Reset Front Panel Controls Programmed Device Functions Technical Specifications Front Panel Information Display Volume Punch-Through Rear Panel Connections Channel Control Punch-Through Main Remote Control Functions Transport Control Punch-Through Zone II Remote Control Functions... -
Page 3: Introduction
5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a To make it easy to operate the AVR 8500 from a wider, more enveloping field environment and remote zone, a separate “Zone II” remote is more defined fly-overs and pans. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Important Safety Information Installation Location Unpacking I To assure proper operation and to avoid the Verify Line Voltage Before Use The carton and shipping materials used to potential for safety hazards, place the unit on Your AVR has been designed for use with protect your new receiver during shipment were a firm and level surface. -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Main Power Switch Tuner Band Selector Coaxial Digital 4 Output System Power Control 6Ch/8Ch Direct Button Input/Output Status Indicators Power Indicator Preset Station Selector Video 5 Input/Output Jacks Headphone Jack Stereo Mode Selector / Button DTS Surround Mode Selector Dolby Mode Selector Input Source Selector Digital Select Button... - Page 6 Front Panel Controls Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis- DTS Surround Mode Selector: When a disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. When play the various messages that are part of the RDS DTS source is in use the AVR will select the the button is pressed so that the words data system of the AVR’s tuner.
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Page 7: Front Panel Information Display
Front Panel Information Display Upper Display Line Memory Indicator Traffic Indicator Lower Display Line Stereo Indicator Radiotext Indicator OSD Indicator Tuned Indicator Clock Time Indicator Multi Indicator Auto Indicator Program Type Indicator Speaker/Channel Input Indicator 192 kHz Indicator RDS Indicator Preset Indicator 96 kHz Indicator Upper Display Line: Depending on the... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections ¡ ™ 230V/50Hz ¢ 6 13 AM Antenna Surround Back Preamp Outputs Multiroom IR Input FM Antenna Front Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Tape Inputs Center Speaker Outputs Optical Digital Audio Output Tape Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs DVD Inputs Subwoofer Output Switched AC Accessory Outlet... - Page 9 Rear Panel Connections Preamp Outputs: When the jumper pins Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This out- Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect that link the Amplifier Inputs with these let may be used to power any device that you this jack to the coaxial digital input connector on outputs are removed, these jacks may be con- wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital recorder.
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Page 10: Main Remote Control Functions
Tone Mode Button THX Mode Select Button NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 8500. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See page 50-51 for a list of these functions. - Page 11 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the press one of these buttons to scroll through the ate the AVR 8500. (See page 47 for information 8-Channel Direct Inputs (the input avail- list of options or to increase or decrease a set- about alternate functions for the remote’s but-...
- Page 12 Main Remote Control Functions Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset source is in use the AVR will select the appropri- selector button cycles the AVR through the vari- positions.
- Page 13 Main Remote Control Functions Button: Press this button to change a set- EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor ting or selection when configuring many of the microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind AVR’s settings. these slots. When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that Speaker Select: Press this button to you do not hold the remote in a way that covers...
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Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions
Zone II Remote Control Functions The Zone II remote may be used in either the Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When the same room where the AVR 8500 is located, or it AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source, these POWER... -
Page 15: Installation And Connections
Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid 7. Connect the front, center and surround speak- passive subwoofer is used, the connection first surface capable of supporting its weight, you will er outputs to the respective speakers. goes to a power amplifier, which will be connect- need to make the connections to your audio and ed to one or more subwoofer speakers. -
Page 16: Scart A/V Connections
Installation and Connections 5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if SCART A/V Connections Important Note for Adapter Cables: S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use For the connections described above your video jacks on the receiver to the composite and are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”... - Page 17 Installation and Connections Important Note for the Use of Black Black SCART-Cinch Adapters: Figure 1: Yellow Yellow When video sources are connected to the TV SCART/Cinch-Adapter for directly with a SCART cable, specific control sig- playback; nals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fed signal flow: SCART ¡...
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Page 18: System And Power Connections
If an optional, external audio power amplifier is optional IR sensor in the remote room to the The AVR 8500 is designed for flexible use with used, this jack will provide the connection AVR via an appropriate cable. Connect the sen- multiroom systems, external control components needed to automate the amplifier's turn-on. -
Page 19: Speaker Selection
AC Power Connection Depending on the specifics of your room Center Front Speaker The AVR 8500 features a removable power cord acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you that allows wires to be run to a complex installa-... -
Page 20: System Configuration
S-Video input of your TV or projec- tor. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the cor- You are now ready to power up the AVR 8500 to rect video input must be selected on your video The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys- begin these final adjustments. -
Page 21: Input Setup
System Configuration The factory default settings for the AVR 8500 When using the full-OSD system to make the switched to an output for connection to portable have all inputs configured for an analog audio setup adjustments, press the OSD button audio/video recorders. -
Page 22: Speaker Setup
System Configuration The tone controls may also be adjusted at any • With the currently selected input all speaker Making this selection will set the surround mode time by pressing the Tone Mode Button settings will be copied to all other surround options for the AVR so that only the correct on the front panel or on the remote control. - Page 23 System Configuration 5. Press the Buttons on the When is selected, surround-sound infor- • If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to remote to select the option that best describes your mation will be split between the front left and use it for bass reproduction in conjunction center speaker, based on the speaker definitions front right outputs.
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Page 24: Surround Setup
System Configuration 12. The Speaker Configuration may also be As an example, in the Figure below, all speakers After the changed at any time without using the full-OSD are set for “large, ” and a subwoofer is set. appeared the cursor will be next to the on-screen menu system by pressing the line. -
Page 25: Adjustments For Other Inputs
System Configuration The THX menu appearing will show the current On the menu, the selection choices made 31 for a complete explanation of the DSP sur- surround mode processed, see figure 5 below, with the Buttons on the remote round modes. Note that the Hall and Theater and no other selection is available. -
Page 26: Night Mode Settings
System Configuration Only for any Dolby or DTS surround mode using Now press the buttons to move the To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain all speakers you´ve configured (see below), you cursor subsequently through each speaker and that the cursor is on the line of the will need to adjust the delay setting. -
Page 27: Using Ezset
Indicator will remain green at each speakers currently in use always are indicated AVR 8500 allows you to set output levels manu- channel. Upon completion of the second cir- by the Speaker/Channel Indicators ally, we recommend that EzSet system be used culation, the Program/SPL Indicator the front panel display. - Page 28 With the AVR 8500 a specific THX again in five seconds. terminal. Subwoofer-Test tone can be activated in the When all channels have the same output level, Channel Adjust Menu.
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Page 29: Bass Peak Limiter
Bass Peak Limiter As indicated in the menu, when you start the The AVR 8500 includes a bass peak level limiter process a special test tone will be heard through as part of the THX Ultra program to protect your... -
Page 30: Operation
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital Surround EX™ was developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories. see Dolby Digital; Surround EX, Dolby Digital Surround EX describes the encoding system and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Surround Back like THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding was developed to provide the sound mixer greater... - Page 31 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY RANGE Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay not adjustable Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo Logic 7 Enhance material.
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Page 32: Basic Operation
Lower Outputs . Make certain that your TV is set to • When using the AVR 8500 for the first time, you Display Line the proper input to view the appropriate video sig- must press the Main Power Switch... -
Page 33: Surround Mode Selection
Dolby Pro Logic II Music, DTS NEO:6 input is in use. In addition, when a digital source AVR 8500 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often is present, the AVR will automatically select and... -
Page 34: Dolby Digital
MP3 Audio Playback front panel Digital Inputs of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial The AVR 8500 is one of the few A/V receivers to inputs of the AVR. No demodulator To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the... -
Page 35: Selecting A Digital Source
(due to the input settings made nels encoded) will light as well. number of different bit rates. The AVR 8500 may earlier during the system configuration, see page not be compatible with all forms of MP3,... -
Page 36: Speaker/Channel Indicators
Operation Speaker/Channel Indicators views of special material will only be recorded in The Night mode may also be selected to always In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is acti- AVR features a set of unique channel-input indi- 5.1 audio. -
Page 37: Tape Recording
NOTES: Select to activate the sensor. AVR 8500 is established using the test tone, as • The digital outputs are active only when a digital While the test tone is played, the Program/SPL outlined on page 26. In some cases, however, it... -
Page 38: Channel Direct Input
6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Memory Backup will be turned off. This will allow you to use your The AVR 8500 is equipped for future expansion This product is equipped with a memory backup external test disc or other source material as the... -
Page 39: Advanced Features
As is the case with most audio/video receivers, menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in when the AVR 8500 is turned on, it will always To reset the speaker configuration to the factory effect even when the unit is turned off... -
Page 40: Semi-Osd Settings
Advanced Features Semi-OSD Settings Note that this setting is temporary and will Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment remain active only until it is changed or until the The semi-OSD system places one line messages menu system is used to sim- AVR is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the at the lower third of the video display screen plify the setup and adjustment of the AVR using semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if... -
Page 41: Multiroom Operation
Multiroom Operation The AVR 8500 is fully equipped to operate as the At the line, press the but- As long as an IR feed to the AVR has been control center for a multiroom system with tons until the desired Audio/Video input... -
Page 42: Tuner Operation
Direct button , and then pressing the Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be The AVR 8500’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, Numeric Keys that correspond to the sta- stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv- tion’s frequency. -
Page 43: Rds Operation
• : Travel and Touring radio station, not the AVR. The AVR 8500 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data • : Leisure and Hobby Some RDS stations may not include some of System), which brings a wide range of these additional features. -
Page 44: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote The AVR 8500 is equipped with a powerful b. If the product to be programmed does NOT Auto-Search Method remote control that will control not only the turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands... -
Page 45: Code Readout
Programming the Remote Code Readout Learning Codes from a Remote NOTE: If the Program/SPL Indicator turns red steadily during Step 5, the programming was When the code has been entered using the Auto In addition to using codes from the remote’s not successful. -
Page 46: Macro Programming
Programming the Remote 3. Press and release the same Input Selector Macro Programming • Press the VID 3 Input Selector button again for the device whose codes you to indicate the next command is for “Sat- Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently wish to erase. -
Page 47: Programmed Device Functions
TV, first press the Video/TV Input Selector ton number 46 is the”Direct” button for the and the Mute button at the same time. AVR 8500, but it is the “Favorite” button for Next, press the Volume Up button , followed many cable television boxes and satellite by the AVR Input Selector receivers. -
Page 48: Channel Control Punch-Through
(your second used to change the channels. The Program/SPL the AVR 8500 or the remote. To program the VCR) to operate, as outlined on page 45. Then Indicator... -
Page 49: Resetting The Remote Memory
Programming the Remote Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home-theater sys- tem, occasionally you may wish to totally repro- gram the remote control without the confusion of any commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ pro- gramming that you may have done. To do this, it is possible to reset the remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps. -
Page 50: Function List
Function List Button Name AVR Function CD/CDR Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select CD Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2... - Page 51 Function List Button Name Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3) Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Tape...
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Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Power Switch is pushed • Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Display lights, but no sound •... -
Page 53: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Audio Section FM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Frequency Range 87.5–108MHz Continuous Average Power (FTC) Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/65dB (DIN) 125 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.15/0.3% @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Stereo Separation 35dB @ 1kHz Five-Channel Surround Modes... - Page 54 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2002 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: 5527 9750...