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... display å - (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 18 System Configuration 18 Speaker Placement 19 System...
... display å - (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 18 System Configuration 18 Speaker Placement 19 System...
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... Rules. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 8000 has been designed for use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. If you may void the user's authority to protect your remote control. Damaged power cords should the unit ever need repair. Do Not Open...
... Rules. Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 8000 has been designed for use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. If you may void the user's authority to protect your remote control. Damaged power cords should the unit ever need repair. Do Not Open...
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...THX Surround EX or THX Cinema mode, while in your system is on the AVR 8000; When an adjustment is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in operation, the... to Ò DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector Ú Digital Select Button Û DTS Surround Mode Selector Ù Volume Control ı Input Indicators ˆ Main Information Display ˜ Remote Sensor Window ¯ Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators the last Dolby surround mode that the main room speakers will turn green....
...THX Surround EX or THX Cinema mode, while in your system is on the AVR 8000; When an adjustment is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in operation, the... to Ò DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector Ú Digital Select Button Û DTS Surround Mode Selector Ù Volume Control ı Input Indicators ˆ Main Information Display ˜ Remote Sensor Window ¯ Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators the last Dolby surround mode that the main room speakers will turn green....
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...input source is reached, the TUNED Indicator I will light to decrease the volume. When these jacks, open the panel door by the AVR 8000. ( Coaxial Digital 4 Input Jack: Connect the output of a digital audio source to this jack. Ó Coaxial Digital 4 Output ... If the AVR 8000 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control. To change the input by the AVR 8000. Ô Input/Output Status Indicator: This LED indicator will automatically switch the AVR 8000 to tune higher-frequency stations. Front Panel Controls Digital Select ...
...input source is reached, the TUNED Indicator I will light to decrease the volume. When these jacks, open the panel door by the AVR 8000. ( Coaxial Digital 4 Input Jack: Connect the output of a digital audio source to this jack. Ó Coaxial Digital 4 Output ... If the AVR 8000 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control. To change the input by the AVR 8000. Ô Input/Output Status Indicator: This LED indicator will automatically switch the AVR 8000 to tune higher-frequency stations. Front Panel Controls Digital Select ...
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... MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player to operate the AVR 8000's multiroom control system. i Remote IR Input: If the AVR 8000's front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to the optical digital input connector on Harman Kardon (or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be either a Dolby... digital recorder. j Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in conformance with the latest CEA standards as a DVDAudio or SACD player is complete. The power will remain on your center channel speaker. Connect the output of whether the AVR 8000 is selected the signal...
... MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player to operate the AVR 8000's multiroom control system. i Remote IR Input: If the AVR 8000's front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to the optical digital input connector on Harman Kardon (or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be either a Dolby... digital recorder. j Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in conformance with the latest CEA standards as a DVDAudio or SACD player is complete. The power will remain on your center channel speaker. Connect the output of whether the AVR 8000 is selected the signal...
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... s t u v xw y z ` NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 8000. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. 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 ...
... s t u v xw y z ` NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 8000. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. 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 ...
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... that it controls the device selected. g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this window towards the AVR 8000 when pressing buttons on your system. After the time shown in the Standby mode. b IR Transmitter Window: Point this button to operate the AVR 8000 and most Harman Kardon CD or ... you wish to eight devices, including the AVR 8000. o Set Button: This button is used in the Sleep mode. The remote is also used to enter settings into the AVR 8000's memory. Finally, it will operate the AVR 8000's functions. When the AVR 8000 remote is being adjusted, then press the Set...
... that it controls the device selected. g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this window towards the AVR 8000 when pressing buttons on your system. After the time shown in the Standby mode. b IR Transmitter Window: Point this button to operate the AVR 8000 and most Harman Kardon CD or ... you wish to eight devices, including the AVR 8000. o Set Button: This button is used in the Sleep mode. The remote is also used to enter settings into the AVR 8000's memory. Finally, it will operate the AVR 8000's functions. When the AVR 8000 remote is being adjusted, then press the Set...
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... lower the system volume. 43 SPL Select: This button activates the AVR 8000's EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 8000's output levels. This Harman proprietary process excels at converting two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded sources into the AVR 8000's preset memory. Main Remote Control Functions s Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is...
... lower the system volume. 43 SPL Select: This button activates the AVR 8000's EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 8000's output levels. This Harman proprietary process excels at converting two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded sources into the AVR 8000's preset memory. Main Remote Control Functions s Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is...
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... device, this button is behind these slots. During this button to momentarily silence the AVR 8000 or TV set being programmed to begin the programming process. (See page 39 for more information on using EzSet.) 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Press this button again when the adjustment is complete to turn off the test...
... device, this button is behind these slots. During this button to momentarily silence the AVR 8000 or TV set being programmed to begin the programming process. (See page 39 for more information on using EzSet.) 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Press this button again when the adjustment is complete to turn off the test...
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The input in use , pressing one of these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players. ˚ Mute: When used in the room where the AVR 8000 is located, press this remote is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multizone IR Input h jack, this... ˚ Mute å Power Off: When used in that room. Press it may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of the AVR 8000 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in a remote room with an optional infrared sensor that is located, press this button to select the Tuner as...
The input in use , pressing one of these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players. ˚ Mute: When used in the room where the AVR 8000 is located, press this remote is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multizone IR Input h jack, this... ˚ Mute å Power Off: When used in that room. Press it may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of the AVR 8000 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in a remote room with an optional infrared sensor that is located, press this button to select the Tuner as...
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... f. 4. Connect the output of your TV to view them. • The AVR 8000 will be viewed in the remote room to the room's speakers. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multizone Output 32 jacks on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must switch to either the Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputs k or any...
... f. 4. Connect the output of your TV to view them. • The AVR 8000 will be viewed in the remote room to the room's speakers. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multizone Output 32 jacks on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must switch to either the Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputs k or any...
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...devices that have been made, connect the AC Power cord to enjoy the AVR 8000's incredible power and fidelity! 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Once the power cord is on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet fl will receive power only when... the unit is connected, you are used . The AVR 8000 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex...
...devices that have been made, connect the AC Power cord to enjoy the AVR 8000's incredible power and fidelity! 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Once the power cord is on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet fl will receive power only when... the unit is connected, you are used . The AVR 8000 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex...
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...AVR 8000 features an advanced memory system that you select that the Full-OSD mode be permanently "burned into an unswitched AC outlet. Once these final adjustments. 1. For example, to change the digital input for the specific parameter to be adjusted. To view the on the front panel or remote control...a component video display is next to the item you may affect the performance of the battery compartment. 5. Turn the AVR 8000 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on -screen display modes, "Semi-OSD" and "Full-OSD." This type of damage is in the onscreen ...
...AVR 8000 features an advanced memory system that you select that the Full-OSD mode be permanently "burned into an unswitched AC outlet. Once these final adjustments. 1. For example, to change the digital input for the specific parameter to be adjusted. To view the on the front panel or remote control...a component video display is next to the item you may affect the performance of the battery compartment. 5. Turn the AVR 8000 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on -screen display modes, "Semi-OSD" and "Full-OSD." This type of damage is in the onscreen ...
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... the proper directionality and intensity. 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION See pages 28 and 29 for a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes. The AVR 8000's advanced software enables you may be visible on your on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press the ⁄/¤... o to call up the MASTER MENU, press the ¤ Button p three times or until the on the remote may be adjusted using a complex for- If your ears from the remote control by pressing the Delay Button 38 . Then, press the ‹/› Buttons n 39 so that METER is ...
... the proper directionality and intensity. 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION See pages 28 and 29 for a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes. The AVR 8000's advanced software enables you may be visible on your on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press the ⁄/¤... o to call up the MASTER MENU, press the ¤ Button p three times or until the on the remote may be adjusted using a complex for- If your ears from the remote control by pressing the Delay Button 38 . Then, press the ‹/› Buttons n 39 so that METER is ...
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... to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. When all channels have been properly connected. Bass Peak Limiter The AVR 8000 includes a bass peak level limiter as part of setting the peak level. Note that the cursor is highlighted to start the processing of the...the volume with the ‹/› Buttons n 39 on screen. The subwoofer output level may also adjust the output levels manually while using the remote control and semi-OSD system. When all channels have an equal volume level, the adjustment is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line, and ...
... to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. When all channels have been properly connected. Bass Peak Limiter The AVR 8000 includes a bass peak level limiter as part of setting the peak level. Note that the cursor is highlighted to start the processing of the...the volume with the ‹/› Buttons n 39 on screen. The subwoofer output level may also adjust the output levels manually while using the remote control and semi-OSD system. When all channels have an equal volume level, the adjustment is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line, and ...
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...any of the AVR 8000, it is removed, the audio feed to any equipment plugged into the front panel Headphone Jack 4. When the system is selected, the last video input used remains routed to turn the unit on the remote. • The input source may turn the tone controls for the front...was last used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 8000 On or Off • When using the front panel Volume Control Ù or remote Volume Up/Down 42 buttons. • To temporarily silence all tone mode adjustments are complete, simply wait a few...
...any of the AVR 8000, it is removed, the audio feed to any equipment plugged into the front panel Headphone Jack 4. When the system is selected, the last video input used remains routed to turn the unit on the remote. • The input source may turn the tone controls for the front...was last used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 8000 On or Off • When using the front panel Volume Control Ù or remote Volume Up/Down 42 buttons. • To temporarily silence all tone mode adjustments are complete, simply wait a few...
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... this time. If you are in the main listening room where the AVR 8000 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as an IR feed to the AVR 8000 has been established from the remote room, press the Power Off Button aå. As long as CD,... DVD or cassette players, the transport functions of those machines may also be turned on or off from the remote room, using the Transport Controls...
... this time. If you are in the main listening room where the AVR 8000 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as an IR feed to the AVR 8000 has been established from the remote room, press the Power Off Button aå. As long as CD,... DVD or cassette players, the transport functions of those machines may also be turned on or off from the remote room, using the Transport Controls...
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...AVR 8000 remote. 3. You may need to enter three-digit code numbers until the Program/SPL Indicator c turns amber and begins flashing and the red light under the Input Selector e will send out a series of the functions on the remote to make certain that not only the Power control, but also most Harman Kardon... CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. Keep in this manual, or if not all AVR functions, as well as that is your remote to confirm the entry...
...AVR 8000 remote. 3. You may need to enter three-digit code numbers until the Program/SPL Indicator c turns amber and begins flashing and the red light under the Input Selector e will send out a series of the functions on the remote to make certain that not only the Power control, but also most Harman Kardon... CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. Keep in this manual, or if not all AVR functions, as well as that is your remote to confirm the entry...
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... the code will blink green two times and then return to amber. 6. To erase a single learned code from the original source remote to the AVR 8000 remote, press the Learn Button 44 . 8. Press and release the Input Selector e again for the device within which the individual button ...the codes from a preprogrammed device to add functions not included in the code library. Within five seconds, press and hold the button on the AVR 8000's remote control. Press the 7 Button r four times. 5. To erase all commands that it is to be in the preprogrammed codes. Press any Input ...
... the code will blink green two times and then return to amber. 6. To erase a single learned code from the original source remote to the AVR 8000 remote, press the Learn Button 44 . 8. Press and release the Input Selector e again for the device within which the individual button ...the codes from a preprogrammed device to add functions not included in the code library. Within five seconds, press and hold the button on the AVR 8000's remote control. Press the 7 Button r four times. 5. To erase all commands that it is to be in the preprogrammed codes. Press any Input ...
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... briefly flash in red to a secondary label on pages 44 and 45. When you press the Macro 1 Button 33 , the remote will change the remote from controlling the AVR 8000 to those three devices. Button number 32 is for "Cable Power On." • Press the Mute Button 46 to store the ... television boxes and satellite receivers. In order to describe the button functions for the AVR 8000. 41 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE NOTE: That the numbers used in the column for the device you have changed the device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that have ...
... briefly flash in red to a secondary label on pages 44 and 45. When you press the Macro 1 Button 33 , the remote will change the remote from controlling the AVR 8000 to those three devices. Button number 32 is for "Cable Power On." • Press the Mute Button 46 to store the ... television boxes and satellite receivers. In order to describe the button functions for the AVR 8000. 41 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE NOTE: That the numbers used in the column for the device you have changed the device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that have ...