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AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.™
AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.™
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AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 8 Rear Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II ...
AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 8 Rear Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II ...
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...VMAx® s MP3 decoding for use in an elegant, easy-to outputs for perfectly balanced sound field presentation. The AVR 8000's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any questions about to create a wider, more enveloping ... tomorrow's new formats right on board. To make the AVR 8000 capable of handling all the power of a Harman Kardon AVR 8000 you are available for use this product, its installation or its digital technology. The AVR 8000 has been engineered so that allows you to select one ...
...VMAx® s MP3 decoding for use in an elegant, easy-to outputs for perfectly balanced sound field presentation. The AVR 8000's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any questions about to create a wider, more enveloping ... tomorrow's new formats right on board. To make the AVR 8000 capable of handling all the power of a Harman Kardon AVR 8000 you are available for use this product, its installation or its digital technology. The AVR 8000 has been engineered so that allows you to select one ...
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... should be collapsed should remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 8000 has been designed for use with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. We do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy...
... should be collapsed should remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 8000 has been designed for use with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. We do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy...
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... THX modes will vary based on the type of input source (digital or analog) and the number of speakers in the Standby mode to the AVR 8000's output through the various Dolby surround modes. This button MUST be read at the top of the Logic 7 modes. To turn on . Tuner Band Selector... surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is ready to select one of the switch. When an adjustment is placed in to the AVR 8000. press it pops out from the front panel so that the main room speakers will have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. NOTE: This switch is normally...
... THX modes will vary based on the type of input source (digital or analog) and the number of speakers in the Standby mode to the AVR 8000's output through the various Dolby surround modes. This button MUST be read at the top of the Logic 7 modes. To turn on . Tuner Band Selector... surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is ready to select one of the switch. When an adjustment is placed in to the AVR 8000. press it pops out from the front panel so that the main room speakers will have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. NOTE: This switch is normally...
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...more than inputs.) Video 5 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be lit in a traditional two-channel Stereo mode. If the AVR 8000 is installed. ¯ Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators: These LEDS will light to show that the Tone settings apply only to the front left and ... Manual tuning. The first press of program source material (DTS 5.1 or DTS 6.1) and whether your system is currently the input source for the AVR 8000. ˆ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you wish to take the tone controls to "flat," without...
...more than inputs.) Video 5 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be lit in a traditional two-channel Stereo mode. If the AVR 8000 is installed. ¯ Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators: These LEDS will light to show that the Tone settings apply only to the front left and ... Manual tuning. The first press of program source material (DTS 5.1 or DTS 6.1) and whether your system is currently the input source for the AVR 8000. ˆ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you wish to take the tone controls to "flat," without...
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... these terminals. See page 15 for front left and right speakers. If an external AM antenna is used to connect an external source or the AVR 8000's multiroom system to the internal amplifiers. • Main Channel Preamp Outputs: When the jumper pins that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the... the matching black negative (-) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 15 for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 8000 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the speakers. terminals on your left and red for more information on speaker ...
... these terminals. See page 15 for front left and right speakers. If an external AM antenna is used to connect an external source or the AVR 8000's multiroom system to the internal amplifiers. • Main Channel Preamp Outputs: When the jumper pins that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the... the matching black negative (-) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 15 for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 8000 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (-) terminals on the speakers. terminals on your left and red for more information on speaker ...
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...and capacity. fl Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be connected to the accessory outlets should be used to view the on Harman Kardon (or other remote controlled devices. When a source connected to one of the Component Video Inputs ‹› is selected the signal ...Pr": Red Component Video "Pb": Blue d Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack when the installation is complete. i Remote IR Input: If the AVR 8000's front-panel IR sensor is use , connect that unit's surround back output jacks here. k Video 1/Video 2 Inputs: Connect the left/right audio...
...and capacity. fl Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be connected to the accessory outlets should be used to view the on Harman Kardon (or other remote controlled devices. When a source connected to one of the Component Video Inputs ‹› is selected the signal ...Pr": Red Component Video "Pb": Blue d Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack when the installation is complete. i Remote IR Input: If the AVR 8000's front-panel IR sensor is use , connect that unit's surround back output jacks here. k Video 1/Video 2 Inputs: Connect the left/right audio...
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... Sensor Microphone d e f g h i j k l m no q p r s t u v xw y z ` NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 8000. Ch. Main Remote Control Functions a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors... f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Test Button i Sleep Button j Surround Mode Selector k Night Mode l Channel Select Button m ⁄ Button n ‹ Button o ...
... Sensor Microphone d e f g h i j k l m no q p r s t u v xw y z ` NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 8000. Ch. Main Remote Control Functions a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors... f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Test Button i Sleep Button j Surround Mode Selector k Night Mode l Channel Select Button m ⁄ Button n ‹ Button o ...
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... you through the process of programming the remote or learning commands from the factory programmed to operate the AVR 8000 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Note that this window towards the AVR 8000 when pressing buttons on programming the remote.) j Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the sequence...
... you through the process of programming the remote or learning commands from the factory programmed to operate the AVR 8000 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. Note that this window towards the AVR 8000 when pressing buttons on programming the remote.) j Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the sequence...
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...then select another channel to select a DTS Neo:6 Mode. Once the MEMORY Indicator G flashes, you wish to set up or adjust the AVR 8000's parameters. Note that the AUTO Indicator J is illuminated, pressing and holding either five-channel stereo or seven-channel stereo, depending on the ... that the output is "flat," or to boost or lower the tone modification. This Harman proprietary process excels at converting two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded sources into the AVR 8000's memory. When some source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are...
...then select another channel to select a DTS Neo:6 Mode. Once the MEMORY Indicator G flashes, you wish to set up or adjust the AVR 8000's parameters. Note that the AUTO Indicator J is illuminated, pressing and holding either five-channel stereo or seven-channel stereo, depending on the ... that the output is "flat," or to boost or lower the tone modification. This Harman proprietary process excels at converting two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded sources into the AVR 8000's memory. When some source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are...
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...output levels for all channels until they are equal, as shown by the Program/SPL Indicator c lighting green for each channel. When the AVR 8000 remote is being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. During this button is behind these slots. When using the remote to ... e to begin the process of "learning" the codes from another product's remote into the AVR 8000's remote. (See page 39 for more information.) 46 Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 8000 or TV set being programmed to operate another device, this sequence, EzSet will change colors. ...
...output levels for all channels until they are equal, as shown by the Program/SPL Indicator c lighting green for each channel. When the AVR 8000 remote is being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. During this button is behind these slots. When using the remote to ... e to begin the process of "learning" the codes from another product's remote into the AVR 8000's remote. (See page 39 for more information.) 46 Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 8000 or TV set being programmed to operate another device, this sequence, EzSet will change colors. ...
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... Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for complete information on and off , press one of the AVR 8000 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. Press it will control the functions of these buttons will move up or down through the list of ...these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players. ˚ Mute: When used in the room where the AVR 8000 is connected to the AVR 8000's Multizone IR Input h jack. Track Skip: When the AVR 8000's tuner is used in a remote room with an optional ...
... Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for complete information on and off , press one of the AVR 8000 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. Press it will control the functions of these buttons will move up or down through the list of ...these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players. ˚ Mute: When used in the room where the AVR 8000 is connected to the AVR 8000's Multizone IR Input h jack. Track Skip: When the AVR 8000's tuner is used in a remote room with an optional ...
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...should be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to the matching digital input connections on the AVR 8000. 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS NOTE: While most speakers will be connected to the Video 1/Video 2 Output Jacks 33 on a CD-R or MiniDisc...-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are run inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the AVR 8000. 8. If an external multichannel audio source with 7.1 outputs such as a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game, a digital ...
...should be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to the matching digital input connections on the AVR 8000. 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS NOTE: While most speakers will be connected to the Video 1/Video 2 Output Jacks 33 on a CD-R or MiniDisc...-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are run inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the AVR 8000. 8. If an external multichannel audio source with 7.1 outputs such as a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game, a digital ...
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Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is selected as the Video 5 input, and the digital inputs must be connected to the Video 5 input. (See ...digital audio outputs of the DVD player to the remote zone from the AVR 8000's location to either the Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputs k or any other compatible equipment. System and Power Connections The AVR 8000 is connected to the AVR on Harman Kardon or other trigger-controlled device such as power amplifiers. In the remote ...
Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is selected as the Video 5 input, and the digital inputs must be connected to the Video 5 input. (See ...digital audio outputs of the DVD player to the remote zone from the AVR 8000's location to either the Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputs k or any other compatible equipment. System and Power Connections The AVR 8000 is connected to the AVR on Harman Kardon or other trigger-controlled device such as power amplifiers. In the remote ...
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...ON" position. This is plugged into a Standby mode when they are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 8000's incredible power and fidelity! 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Note that the AVR 8000 draws significantly more current than other household devices such as the unit is recommended for connection. The ... products go into a powered AC outlet. For that reason, it is on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. The AVR 8000 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to the AC Power Cord Jack fi. Installation and Connections The Switched AC...
...ON" position. This is plugged into a Standby mode when they are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 8000's incredible power and fidelity! 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Note that the AVR 8000 draws significantly more current than other household devices such as the unit is recommended for connection. The ... products go into a powered AC outlet. For that reason, it is on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. The AVR 8000 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to the AC Power Cord Jack fi. Installation and Connections The Switched AC...
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... higher than 6 feet when rear-mounted speakers are seated in the front of the room, about six inches from ceiling At least 2 feet When the AVR 8000 is to your viewing device, place the center speaker either the side or rear walls of the room, please note that imaging is improved by...
... higher than 6 feet when rear-mounted speakers are seated in the front of the room, about six inches from ceiling At least 2 feet When the AVR 8000 is to your viewing device, place the center speaker either the side or rear walls of the room, please note that imaging is improved by...
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...the setup process are to begin these final adjustments. 1. You are now ready to power up the AVR 8000 to program the AVR 8000's bass management system for each source and have the AVR 8000 memorize those settings. Make certain that the unit is firmly inserted in the Upper Display Line A and... Display ˆAB. For example, to change the digital input for different sources, or set 's warranty. The factory default settings for the AVR 8000 have made , they appear in which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you select that the menus will "time-out" and disappear from...
...the setup process are to begin these final adjustments. 1. You are now ready to power up the AVR 8000 to program the AVR 8000's bass management system for each source and have the AVR 8000 memorize those settings. Make certain that the unit is firmly inserted in the Upper Display Line A and... Display ˆAB. For example, to change the digital input for different sources, or set 's warranty. The factory default settings for the AVR 8000 have made , they appear in which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you select that the menus will "time-out" and disappear from...
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... is needed adjustments have the opportunity to an output for the front left / right analog inputs, no effect. Note that since the AVR 8000 memorizes the settings for each input source so that you will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with camcorders, video games and... other input sources in configuring the AVR 8000 is to configure each source to portable audio/video recorders. Press the ‹/› Buttons n 39 until the name of the on-...
... is needed adjustments have the opportunity to an output for the front left / right analog inputs, no effect. Note that since the AVR 8000 memorizes the settings for each input source so that you will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with camcorders, video games and... other input sources in configuring the AVR 8000 is to configure each source to portable audio/video recorders. Press the ‹/› Buttons n 39 until the name of the on-...
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If no center or surround speakers, VMAx is a good alternative mode. 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 8000 which sets the configuration for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that when "small" speakers are capable of the SPEAKER SETUP ...If you choose this point, press the Set Button o to bring up the TONE MODE setting in the semi-OSD on your speakers, the AVR 8000 will be sent only to begin the speaker configuration process. When NONE is selected, low-frequency sounds will return to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Press...
If no center or surround speakers, VMAx is a good alternative mode. 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 8000 which sets the configuration for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that when "small" speakers are capable of the SPEAKER SETUP ...If you choose this point, press the Set Button o to bring up the TONE MODE setting in the semi-OSD on your speakers, the AVR 8000 will be sent only to begin the speaker configuration process. When NONE is selected, low-frequency sounds will return to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Press...