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Harman Kardon AVR80 Audio/VideoReceiver Volume TV LD VCR 12 AUX TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO THX CINEMA LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO MULTI • 3-LOGIC AUTO MEMO P-SCAN TAPE COPY VCR1 DISP MULTI DISP DELAY MODE P•SET P•SCN TUNE MUTE...
Introduction Congratulations! With the purchase Description and Features Harman Kardon invented the high fideli- of a Harman Kardon AVR80 you are The AVR80 is a full featured A/V receiv- ty receiver over forty years ago. With about to begin many years of listening...
Safety Information Important Safety Information CATV or Antenna Grounding Installation Location If an outside antenna or cable system is To assure proper operation, and to Verify Line Voltage Before Use connected to this product, be certain that avoid the potential for safety hazards, Your AVR80 has been designed for use it is grounded so as to provide some pro-...
Safety Information Cleaning Reorient or relocate the receiving If you do not wish to save the packaging When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a antenna. materials, please note that the carton clean, soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it and other sections of the shipping protec- Increase the separation between the with a soft cloth dampened with mild...
Front Panel Controls Volume TV LD VCR 12 AUX VISUAL TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO SIGNAL LEVEL STEREO THX CINEMA • LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO MULTI 3-LOGIC AUTO MEMO P-SCAN TAPE COPY VCR1 DISP AM•FM T•MON T•2 VCR1 VCR2 MULTI DISP DELAY...
Front Panel Controls 1 Fluorescent display: This dis- # Mode: Press these buttons to nected to Tape 1. The first press will select the source currently being lis- play delivers messages and status scroll up or down through the ⁄ ¤...
Front Panel Information Display “ £ ¢ ⁄ TV LD VCR 12 AUX VISUAL TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO ƒ SIGNAL LEVEL ¥ STEREO THX CINEMA LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO MULTI • 3-LOGIC AUTO MEMO P-SCAN TAPE COPY VCR1 DISP »...
Front Panel Information Display ¡ • ‹ “Visual” Indicator: These indica- Tuner Frequency Indication: Copy Indicators: The TAPE tors display which input source is When the tuner is in use, the main indicator lights when an input COPY being fed to the video monitor output. Information Display will show the other than the current source has preset channel number, if any, the...
Rear Panel Audio and System Connections ® ø FRONT 6-CH ∆ MULTI CENTER é SURR. DIRECT MONI INPUT MAIN IN PRE OUT 8 OHMS ANTENNA CENTER WOOFER FRONT VCR2 VCR2 ˚ ß DIGITAL ∫ TAPE2 ¬ SURR. ƒ AC OUTLETS (120V 60Hz) 8 OHMS SWITCHED VCR1...
Connect this jack to the “IR antenna. IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other ø 6 Channel Direct Input: If an compatible equipment. ç Tape 1 Out: Connect these jacks...
Rear Panel Video Connections FRONT 6-CH MULTI CENTER SURR. DIRECT MONI INPUT MAIN IN PRE OUT 8 OHMS ANTENNA CENTER WOOFER FRONT VCR2 VCR2 DIGITAL TAPE2 SURR. AC OUTLETS (120V 60Hz) 8 OHMS VCR1 VCR1 SURR. SWITCHED MULTI (75Ω) TAPE1 UNSWITCHED FRONT CENTER...
Rear Panel Video Connections A VCR 1 Audio In: Connect these K VCR 2 S Video Out: Connect T TV Monitor Video Out: Connect jacks to the audio PLAY/OUT jacks these jacks to the “S” video this jack to the composite video of a VCR.
Remote Control Functions a Use/Learn: This switch selects Sending Learning the operation mode of the remote control. Slide it to the left for normal operation. Slide it to the right when the remote is being programmed. Learn b Main Power: Press these Source Power Main Power buttons to turn the unit on or off.
Remote Control Functions a. When the TUNER has been d. When TV is the input source, s Screen Display: Press this but- selected, these buttons are used these buttons may switch ton to activate the on screen menu to manually tune stations. between video input sources or system.
Installation, Set Up & Configuration System Installation 2. When connecting recording devices To assure that all the audio signals are After unpacking the unit, and placing it such as cassette recorders, open reel tape carried to your speakers without loss of in on a solid surface capable of support- decks, DCC, DAT or MD, connect the clarity or resolution, we suggest that you...
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∑ CONT. OUT via a line level audio connection from a coax digital output for 44.1kHz PCM jack on Harman Kardon or other com- the receiver to the line level input of a audio, you will obtain higher sound patible equipment.
Installation, Set Up & Configuration External Audio Power Amplifier AC Power Connections External Power Amplifier Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory Using the jacks , connec- AC outlets. They may be used to power ñ PRE OUT CENTER tions may be made to external power accessory devices, but they should not be amplifiers.
There are 63 buttons on the remote con- ers and tape decks manufactured by trol that may be user programmed to Harman Kardon. In addition, it is prepro- new functions to operate virtually any grammed with the remote codes to oper- component in your system.
Remote Control Programming & Operation 1. Slide switch at the Use/Learn a Another group of keys may only be pro- Clearing the Remote Memory top left corner of the remote to the right In normal operation, codes for a new grammed with one remote code.
System Configuration When all audio, video and system con- The AVR80 may be used with either Center Front Speaker nections have been made, there are a few conventional (point source) surround configuration adjustments to be made. A speakers or with THX Certified diffuse No more than 24"...
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System Configuration speakers so that they are aimed at ear and shape, and the type of subwoofer TV or Projection Screen height when you are seated in the listen- used. Follow the instructions of the sub- ing position. woofer’s manufacturer, or experiment Center Front Left Front Right Front...
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System Configuration 6. The first item to be set is the Center 11. If multiroom operation will be used, Channel Mode. The on screen cursor the first option enables you to select the > will already point toward this option method used for volume control.
System Configuration are made, the user must first go to NOTE: This procedure will only operate if speaker location does not match the and unlock the system. the AVR80 is in the location shown on the video and front UP MENU 2 PRO LOGIC Press the buttons...
Basic Operation Once the input, speaker and antenna con- NOTE: Once you have programmed your required for full travel from the loudest nections have been made, and the system remote control with the proper infrared setting to the softest. has been configured, the receiver is ready commands for your TV set, a “Power On”...
Basic Operation and satellite transmission. In addition, a At the , press If you select another input, such as CD or SURROUND MODE MENU ‹ › growing number of made for television buttons until the desired the AM/FM turner after the unit has programs, sports broadcasts, radio dra- mode name appears on the screen.
Basic Operation the station frequency by one step. Automatic Station Preset Selection 5. After the desired action is completed, Holding the buttons down quickly scans This process automatically scans the AM or five seconds elapse, the tuner scan will for the next station. Holding the tune and FM bands and enters all stations continue.
Basic Operation Station Name Preset B. To use the remote for character entry, 3. To automatically review each station In addition to identifying stations by press the button corresponding to the in the memory, press the but- P-SCAN their broadcast frequency, each preset desired letter or number.
On Screen Display : This is the currently selected On Screen Menus MODE A U D I O S O U R C E T U N E R audio/surround mode. V I D E O S O U R C E V C R 2 T A P E 1 O U T...
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On Screen Display Input Selection On Screen Display Function When the source input is changed, this If you do not wish to have the on screen message will appear (Figure #7). The top displays appear, press and hold the line is the audio input source, the bottom button on the SCREEN DISPLAY...
On Screen Display The following functions of the AVR80 : At this menu you may TEST TONE R E C O U T S E L E C T O R may be controlled through the Menu adjust the speaker output levels. For >...
Advanced Features In addition to basic audio functions, this Once the input is selected you may the main listening input without fear of receiver is capable of both sophisticated change the input for the main listening disturbing the recording as long as the audio/video dubbing and a wide range of system without fear of disturbing the unit’s power remains on.
Advanced Features ual taste and the acoustic conditions in Direct Digital Decoding 6 Channel Direct Operation your listening room or home theater. The AVR80 ’s digital signal processing Since 1993, an increasing number of uses sophisticated microprocessors and theatrical motion pictures have been The factory setting is appropriate for advanced digital audio engines that recorded with digital sound tracks.
Advanced Features Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for surround sound decoding. It uses informa- 15 ms – 30 ms tion encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct channels: Initial Setting = 20 ms Left, Center, Right and Surround.
> tion at the remote room. and press MULTI ROOM SEL If other Harman Kardon compatible . The video screen SELECT r source equipment is part of the main will move to the MULTI ROOM room installation, the menu (Figure #17).
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Multiroom Operation 3. When the source is selected, press the a. If volume has been VARIABLE M U L T I R O O M S E L E C T O R button until the cursor is next to ¤...
CLEAR Û CLEAR MEMO In the rare case where the unit’s opera- appears in the front panel display. sult an authorized Harman Kardon ser- tion or the displays seem abnormal, the Release the buttons and note that the vice depot.
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon due to internal problems service depot. • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo or No sound from surround or center speakers Monaural.
Technical Specifications Audio Section FM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Frequency Range 87.5–108.0 MHz Continuous Average Power (FTC) Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.5dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 76/68 dB 100 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz: Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.5% @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms Stereo Separation 1 kHz 40dB Five Channel Surround Mode...
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VISUA SIGNA LEVEL STERE AM•FM T•MON T•2 VCR1 VCR2 6-ch Record Out direct Power Phones Tape-1 VCR1 Memo Clear mode Printed in Japan Part #1111-AVR80 260 J851260...
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