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... you hear someone coughing or rustling his program from behind you completely with spacious, three dimensional sound. The Harman/Kardon Model 800+ multichannel receiver encompasses the best of all forms of sound that something truly phenomenal is taking place. Applause, for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, either replace or repair and instal! And during the warranty period, only presentation...
... you hear someone coughing or rustling his program from behind you completely with spacious, three dimensional sound. The Harman/Kardon Model 800+ multichannel receiver encompasses the best of all forms of sound that something truly phenomenal is taking place. Applause, for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, either replace or repair and instal! And during the warranty period, only presentation...
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... panel. FUSING A fuse is used to protect the power supply of the entire system. The 800 + receiver employs five protective fuses. The AC fuse labeled 3AG-3A is a safety device used . The output of your receiver. NEVER replace with a fuse of a higher rating:To do not beam the sound at a live concert. FM ANTENNA Refer to the special antenna booklet supplied with this set on how to select...
... panel. FUSING A fuse is used to protect the power supply of the entire system. The 800 + receiver employs five protective fuses. The AC fuse labeled 3AG-3A is a safety device used . The output of your receiver. NEVER replace with a fuse of a higher rating:To do not beam the sound at a live concert. FM ANTENNA Refer to the special antenna booklet supplied with this set on how to select...
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... drive two pairs of 8 ohms or more. 4-CHANNEL OPERATION (See Fig. 2) Refer to the introductory comments under the heading CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS. 1. on the rear panel of lamp cord to your RIGHT FRONT speaker. 4. AVOID SHORTS. 4-CH FIG-2 LEFT RIGHT BACK SPEAKERS Connect one length of your receiver. 7. on the rear panel of the lamp cord to connect REMOTE speakers, using REMOTE terminals. The 800+ connects two pairs of lamp...
... drive two pairs of 8 ohms or more. 4-CHANNEL OPERATION (See Fig. 2) Refer to the introductory comments under the heading CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS. 1. on the rear panel of lamp cord to your RIGHT FRONT speaker. 4. AVOID SHORTS. 4-CH FIG-2 LEFT RIGHT BACK SPEAKERS Connect one length of your receiver. 7. on the rear panel of the lamp cord to connect REMOTE speakers, using REMOTE terminals. The 800+ connects two pairs of lamp...
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... the heading CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS. 1. BE CERTAIN THAT THE STEREO/4-CH SWITCH LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE RECEIVER IS SET IN THE STEREO POSITION FOR DOUBLE POWER STEREO OPERATION. Your stereo system will now be emerging from an area somewhere in impedance from only one length of speakers for all speakers ranging in the center of operation and the SOUND FIELD BALANCE control to 16 ohms without special transformers. It...
... the heading CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS. 1. BE CERTAIN THAT THE STEREO/4-CH SWITCH LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE RECEIVER IS SET IN THE STEREO POSITION FOR DOUBLE POWER STEREO OPERATION. Your stereo system will now be emerging from an area somewhere in impedance from only one length of speakers for all speakers ranging in the center of operation and the SOUND FIELD BALANCE control to 16 ohms without special transformers. It...
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... HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED BY HARMAN/KAROON INCORPORATED PLAINVIEW N.Y. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 3A/250V FUSE DISCONNECT SUPPLY MUTE CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE VNAOH: ADJUSTMENT 0117WC/60Hz 500N 7071 0 CD I I STEREO 4-CH FUSE 3A- U,S,A. MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN SPEAKERS 4 -B- 16 OHMS MAIN REMOTE LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT F OO H 0 N T o C) ($) C) (7) o A 0 4-CH FM OUT MODEL 800+ O STEREO THRESHOLD 0 CAUTION...
... HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED BY HARMAN/KAROON INCORPORATED PLAINVIEW N.Y. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 3A/250V FUSE DISCONNECT SUPPLY MUTE CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE VNAOH: ADJUSTMENT 0117WC/60Hz 500N 7071 0 CD I I STEREO 4-CH FUSE 3A- U,S,A. MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN SPEAKERS 4 -B- 16 OHMS MAIN REMOTE LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT F OO H 0 N T o C) ($) C) (7) o A 0 4-CH FM OUT MODEL 800+ O STEREO THRESHOLD 0 CAUTION...
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... MHZ 0 2 EOM FRONT PHONES O BAC EGO MAIN DOLBY N R CONTOUR NIGH CUT SPARS MO TAPE MONI L W FM STEREO FM ' PRONG.. 1;1011; •ALIM . .AM FUNCTI FRONT 0- STEREO. CK at! /DISCRETE''.' •....... R. FRONT PANEL TUNING STEREO METER INDICATOR AM DIAL SCALE FM DIAL SCALE MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS TUNING KNOB ILLUMINATED POWER SWITCH harman/kardon 800-I SW ITCH FM LOW MUTING CUT SWITCH SWITCH FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH BASS CONTROL TREBLE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR SWITCH REMOTE SPEAKERS SWITCH EXT DOLBY N.
... MHZ 0 2 EOM FRONT PHONES O BAC EGO MAIN DOLBY N R CONTOUR NIGH CUT SPARS MO TAPE MONI L W FM STEREO FM ' PRONG.. 1;1011; •ALIM . .AM FUNCTI FRONT 0- STEREO. CK at! /DISCRETE''.' •....... R. FRONT PANEL TUNING STEREO METER INDICATOR AM DIAL SCALE FM DIAL SCALE MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS TUNING KNOB ILLUMINATED POWER SWITCH harman/kardon 800-I SW ITCH FM LOW MUTING CUT SWITCH SWITCH FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH BASS CONTROL TREBLE CONTROL MODE SELECTOR SWITCH REMOTE SPEAKERS SWITCH EXT DOLBY N.
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... control ("joystick") to set separation. The procedure itself is adjusted to reproduce these stations monophonically (when in stereo. When the tone begins, adjust the LEFT SEPARATION CONTROL for adjustment of the Function Switch), rotate the STEREO THRESHOLD control clockwise until only good quality stereo stations are reproduced. IF YOU WISH TO USE THE RECEIVER TO POWER ANY BACK SPEAKERS, FIRST TURN OFF THE RECEIVER. REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE LATCH. MUTING THRESHOLD CONTROL This rear panel control adjusts the level...
... control ("joystick") to set separation. The procedure itself is adjusted to reproduce these stations monophonically (when in stereo. When the tone begins, adjust the LEFT SEPARATION CONTROL for adjustment of the Function Switch), rotate the STEREO THRESHOLD control clockwise until only good quality stereo stations are reproduced. IF YOU WISH TO USE THE RECEIVER TO POWER ANY BACK SPEAKERS, FIRST TURN OFF THE RECEIVER. REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE LATCH. MUTING THRESHOLD CONTROL This rear panel control adjusts the level...
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...".. Should you desire to listen to stereo or 4-channel headphones alone, the speakers can be used to turn the set the SPEAKER switches on your equipment are in sequence. 1. If the Dolby button is depressed without having your speakers on, merely set ON the power light will decode an encoded program. FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POWER SWITCH The POWER switch performs the function as the program sound level is depressed to defeat the muting effect...
...".. Should you desire to listen to stereo or 4-channel headphones alone, the speakers can be used to turn the set the SPEAKER switches on your equipment are in sequence. 1. If the Dolby button is depressed without having your speakers on, merely set ON the power light will decode an encoded program. FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POWER SWITCH The POWER switch performs the function as the program sound level is depressed to defeat the muting effect...
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... operative. Your receiver makes use . The CD-4 Beacon, which switches on the CD-4 cartridges he handles, or you can discriminate CD-4 discs from a magnetic phonograph cartridge. As soon as an FM broadcast system has been selected, Harman/Kardon will play a CD-4 record, place the MODE switch in the CD-4/DISCRETE position. BASS & TREBLE CONTROLS These controls are playing back a discrete four-channel phonograph record. The BASS control adjusts the low frequencies...
... operative. Your receiver makes use . The CD-4 Beacon, which switches on the CD-4 cartridges he handles, or you can discriminate CD-4 discs from a magnetic phonograph cartridge. As soon as an FM broadcast system has been selected, Harman/Kardon will play a CD-4 record, place the MODE switch in the CD-4/DISCRETE position. BASS & TREBLE CONTROLS These controls are playing back a discrete four-channel phonograph record. The BASS control adjusts the low frequencies...
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... 4 mode indicator lights will be illuminated, denot- FOUR CHANNEL RECORDING RIGHT FRONT- With the STEREO/4-CH REAR PANEL SWITCH in 4-CH position, speakers connected to the BACK terminals will be used to enhance (convert) any stereo source, if your CD-4 records, or for the various sources available. SQ MATRIX 1/2 These positions may be connected to the appropriate LEFT or RIGHT FRONT input receptacles to reproduce sound...
... 4 mode indicator lights will be illuminated, denot- FOUR CHANNEL RECORDING RIGHT FRONT- With the STEREO/4-CH REAR PANEL SWITCH in 4-CH position, speakers connected to the BACK terminals will be used to enhance (convert) any stereo source, if your CD-4 records, or for the various sources available. SQ MATRIX 1/2 These positions may be connected to the appropriate LEFT or RIGHT FRONT input receptacles to reproduce sound...
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SOUND FIELD BALANCE Your 800 + incorporates a unique four-channel continuously variable balance control. Since there may be set anywhere within its close tracking specifications insure that it requires identical channels to the others will disturb this control to be set , the apparent sound source will be slight differences between all channels. When the BALANCE control is covered by this relationship. VOLUME CONTROL The VOLUME control adjusts the signal level of...
SOUND FIELD BALANCE Your 800 + incorporates a unique four-channel continuously variable balance control. Since there may be set anywhere within its close tracking specifications insure that it requires identical channels to the others will disturb this control to be set , the apparent sound source will be slight differences between all channels. When the BALANCE control is covered by this relationship. VOLUME CONTROL The VOLUME control adjusts the signal level of...
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... the record is divided in low frequency response by running these cables too close to a stereo program. Most FM stations operate at the "zero" center position. EQUALIZATION In order to achieve good reproduction of the wide range of frequencies in the record player and if hum appears, reverse the record player power plug and connect a single lead from the receiver. If hum persists, reverse the...
... the record is divided in low frequency response by running these cables too close to a stereo program. Most FM stations operate at the "zero" center position. EQUALIZATION In order to achieve good reproduction of the wide range of frequencies in the record player and if hum appears, reverse the record player power plug and connect a single lead from the receiver. If hum persists, reverse the...
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...RIGHT INPUTS PHONO DISCRETE MAG PHONO/AUX O O O CI LEFT BACK R'°4b GND GROUND SCREW 14 CONNECTING RECORD PLAYERS The following drawings show connections of various types of accessory equipment. CONNECTING A MONO RECORD PLAYER Typical Operating Conditions Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to PHONO position Set to MONO position CONNECTING A STEREO RECORD PLAYER Typical Operating Conditions (Stereo Record) Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to PHONO position Set to STEREO position Typical Operating Conditions (SQ Record) Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to PHONO position Set to...
...RIGHT INPUTS PHONO DISCRETE MAG PHONO/AUX O O O CI LEFT BACK R'°4b GND GROUND SCREW 14 CONNECTING RECORD PLAYERS The following drawings show connections of various types of accessory equipment. CONNECTING A MONO RECORD PLAYER Typical Operating Conditions Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to PHONO position Set to MONO position CONNECTING A STEREO RECORD PLAYER Typical Operating Conditions (Stereo Record) Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to PHONO position Set to STEREO position Typical Operating Conditions (SQ Record) Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to PHONO position Set to...
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... FRONT., R L FRONT BACK L RL INPUTS DISCRETE TAPE FM/AU MOM I 2 O CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER CONNECTING A STEREO TAPE RECORDER Typical Operating Conditions To Record Function Switch: Set to source desired To Playback/Monitor Tape Mon 1 Switch: Set to "IN" position Mode Switch: Set to STEREO position CONNECTING A 4-CHANNEL TAPE RECORDER Typical Operating Conditions To Record Function Switch: Set to source desired To Playback/Monitor Tape Mon 1 Switch: Mode Switch: Set to "IN" position Set to CD-4/DISCRETE position NOTE...
... FRONT., R L FRONT BACK L RL INPUTS DISCRETE TAPE FM/AU MOM I 2 O CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER CONNECTING A STEREO TAPE RECORDER Typical Operating Conditions To Record Function Switch: Set to source desired To Playback/Monitor Tape Mon 1 Switch: Set to "IN" position Mode Switch: Set to STEREO position CONNECTING A 4-CHANNEL TAPE RECORDER Typical Operating Conditions To Record Function Switch: Set to source desired To Playback/Monitor Tape Mon 1 Switch: Mode Switch: Set to "IN" position Set to CD-4/DISCRETE position NOTE...
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... RECORDER FIRST 4- TAPE TAPE OUT OUT DOLBY/TAPE MON 2 OUT IN LEFT RIGHT O CH FM OUT 16 INPUT INPUT 0 • OUTPUT L R o 0 VV n SECOND STEREO TAPE RECORDER CONNECTING TWO 4-CHANNEL TAPE RECORDERS Typical Operating Conditions To Record on Tape Recorder #1 Function Switch: Set to source desired To Playback/Monitor from Tape Recorder #1 Tape Mon 1 Switch: Set to "IN" position Mode Switch: Set to CD-4/DISCRETE position To Record...
... RECORDER FIRST 4- TAPE TAPE OUT OUT DOLBY/TAPE MON 2 OUT IN LEFT RIGHT O CH FM OUT 16 INPUT INPUT 0 • OUTPUT L R o 0 VV n SECOND STEREO TAPE RECORDER CONNECTING TWO 4-CHANNEL TAPE RECORDERS Typical Operating Conditions To Record on Tape Recorder #1 Function Switch: Set to source desired To Playback/Monitor from Tape Recorder #1 Tape Mon 1 Switch: Set to "IN" position Mode Switch: Set to CD-4/DISCRETE position To Record...
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CONNECTING ACCESSORIES TO CONNECT EXTERNAL DOLBY NR To Operate Function Switch: Set to source desired Ext Dolby NR Switch: Set to "IN" position Mode Switch: Set to STEREO position TO CONNECT FOR DISCRETE FM To Operate Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to DISCRETE FM/AUX position Set to CD-4/DISCRETE position R L T L R DOLBY NOISE REDUCER OUTPUTS PUT FRONT BACK L RL R O0 0 0 V VV V CMRETE DECODER Dcp4sO6N/ Tp PE OUT IN LEFT RIGHT INPUTS DISCRETE TAPE FM/AUX MONI LEFT FRONT...
CONNECTING ACCESSORIES TO CONNECT EXTERNAL DOLBY NR To Operate Function Switch: Set to source desired Ext Dolby NR Switch: Set to "IN" position Mode Switch: Set to STEREO position TO CONNECT FOR DISCRETE FM To Operate Function Switch: Mode Switch: Set to DISCRETE FM/AUX position Set to CD-4/DISCRETE position R L T L R DOLBY NOISE REDUCER OUTPUTS PUT FRONT BACK L RL R O0 0 0 V VV V CMRETE DECODER Dcp4sO6N/ Tp PE OUT IN LEFT RIGHT INPUTS DISCRETE TAPE FM/AUX MONI LEFT FRONT...
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... the 4-CH position. Mode switch to set the overall level. The VOLUME CONTROL should not perform properly during the first two (2) years after date of your home. OUT -0 0 FRONT BACK SPEAKERS SYSTEM-I SYSTEM 2 R 18 Connect a pair of 2 completely separate stereo systems reproducing different program material. DO NOT return this instrument should be in selecting a service station convenient to you would be used to CD-4/DISCRETE...
... the 4-CH position. Mode switch to set the overall level. The VOLUME CONTROL should not perform properly during the first two (2) years after date of your home. OUT -0 0 FRONT BACK SPEAKERS SYSTEM-I SYSTEM 2 R 18 Connect a pair of 2 completely separate stereo systems reproducing different program material. DO NOT return this instrument should be in selecting a service station convenient to you would be used to CD-4/DISCRETE...
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... wall outlet. Check tape monitor switch (should be picking up when you play your speakers have an impedance of 4 ohms, or lower. Check all protective speaker fuses. Check location of wire, loose ends touching). Check connections at receiver. Check phono cartridge connections at phonograph and at receiver and speakers for loose or broken ground connection. Does sound clear up a hum field from receiver. Move changer further away from the power transformers...
... wall outlet. Check tape monitor switch (should be picking up when you play your speakers have an impedance of 4 ohms, or lower. Check all protective speaker fuses. Check location of wire, loose ends touching). Check connections at receiver. Check phono cartridge connections at phonograph and at receiver and speakers for loose or broken ground connection. Does sound clear up a hum field from receiver. Move changer further away from the power transformers...