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AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 1 Harman Kardon AVR80 Audio/ Video Receiver Volume VISUAL TV LD VCR 1 2 AUX TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED SIGNAL LEVEL CH STEREO dB kHz MHz STEREO THX CINEMA PRO•LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO MULTI 3-LOGIC AUTO MEMO P-SCAN TAPE COPY VCR1 DISP Aux MULTI DISP OSD Delay MODE P•SET P•Scan TUNE Mute ar Mode DISP. Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Owner's Manual RDS AF PTY.
AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 1 Harman Kardon AVR80 Audio/ Video Receiver Volume VISUAL TV LD VCR 1 2 AUX TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED SIGNAL LEVEL CH STEREO dB kHz MHz STEREO THX CINEMA PRO•LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO MULTI 3-LOGIC AUTO MEMO P-SCAN TAPE COPY VCR1 DISP Aux MULTI DISP OSD Delay MODE P•SET P•Scan TUNE Mute ar Mode DISP. Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Owner's Manual RDS AF PTY.
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...VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 3 45 6 7 8 9 )! # $ % ^ ( 1 Information display 2 Remote Sensor Window 3 AM/FM Tuner Mode Selection 4 CD 5 Tape1/ Monitor 6 Tape 2 7 Video Sources 8 Aux 9 Multiroom Audio Select ) Display ! OSD (On Screen Display) @ Delay # Mode $ Preset Tuning % P-Scan ^ Tune & Mute * Volume Control ( Power Ó Headphone Jack Ô 6 Channel Direct Tape 1 Copy Ò VCR 1 Copy Ú Memo Û Clear Ù FM Mode ı RDS Display ˆ RDS Alternate Frequency ˜ RDS Program Type Search ¯ Bass ˘ Treble ¸ Balance ˝ Front Panel Inputs...
...VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 3 45 6 7 8 9 )! # $ % ^ ( 1 Information display 2 Remote Sensor Window 3 AM/FM Tuner Mode Selection 4 CD 5 Tape1/ Monitor 6 Tape 2 7 Video Sources 8 Aux 9 Multiroom Audio Select ) Display ! OSD (On Screen Display) @ Delay # Mode $ Preset Tuning % P-Scan ^ Tune & Mute * Volume Control ( Power Ó Headphone Jack Ô 6 Channel Direct Tape 1 Copy Ò VCR 1 Copy Ú Memo Û Clear Ù FM Mode ı RDS Display ˆ RDS Alternate Frequency ˜ RDS Program Type Search ¯ Bass ˘ Treble ¸ Balance ˝ Front Panel Inputs...
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... nuance of a Harman Kardon AVR80 you have any program selection. s Twin DSP processors for use . s Dolby ProLogic, Home THX Cinema, Dolby 3 Stereo and four other surround modes s On screen menu displays s Learning remote control s Composite and "S" video switching s RDS Programme Information s Complete Multiroom control with optional wall mounted keypads s Direct Digital Input from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will ensure that connections to read through...
... nuance of a Harman Kardon AVR80 you have any program selection. s Twin DSP processors for use . s Dolby ProLogic, Home THX Cinema, Dolby 3 Stereo and four other surround modes s On screen menu displays s Learning remote control s Composite and "S" video switching s RDS Programme Information s Complete Multiroom control with optional wall mounted keypads s Direct Digital Input from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will ensure that connections to read through...
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... available surround modes. $ P-Set: Press these buttons to manually or automatically scan up ⁄ or down ¤ through the FM or AM stations preset into this jack for a complete explanation of the FL display. 2 Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this button to select Tape One as the input source. NOTE: When the Power Switch is in the "OFF" position, the unit is in a "Standby" condition and is also used...
... available surround modes. $ P-Set: Press these buttons to manually or automatically scan up ⁄ or down ¤ through the FM or AM stations preset into this jack for a complete explanation of the FL display. 2 Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this button to select Tape One as the input source. NOTE: When the Power Switch is in the "OFF" position, the unit is in a "Standby" condition and is also used...
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... selected surround mode. ¤ DISP: This indicator lights when the FL display has been turned off using the Display button ) to remind you that the unit is still turned on the information display indicate the volume level. The COPY1 VCR indicator signifies that the input to VCR 1 is other than the currently selected source. › P-Scan: This indicator flashes when the stations programmed into the tuner memory are being automatically reviewed. fi Auto...
... selected surround mode. ¤ DISP: This indicator lights when the FL display has been turned off using the Display button ) to remind you that the unit is still turned on the information display indicate the volume level. The COPY1 VCR indicator signifies that the input to VCR 1 is other than the currently selected source. › P-Scan: This indicator flashes when the stations programmed into the tuner memory are being automatically reviewed. fi Auto...
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... sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR80's multiroom control system. ® Multi-Out: When using the AVR80 for multi-room audio, connect this jack to the input of the audio amplifier powering the remote room speakers. ß Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a non-switched AC wall output. † Switched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used . The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR80 is blocked due to cabinet doors or other remote controlled devices. AVR80 manual...
... sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR80's multiroom control system. ® Multi-Out: When using the AVR80 for multi-room audio, connect this jack to the input of the audio amplifier powering the remote room speakers. ß Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a non-switched AC wall output. † Switched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used . The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR80 is blocked due to cabinet doors or other remote controlled devices. AVR80 manual...
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... select track numbers on the TV model. AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 8 Remote Control Functions 8 ENGLISH a Use/Learn: This switch selects the operation mode of these buttons to select a surround mode for the current listening session. This is the input source, these buttons will change to the next disc ∏ or previous disc Â. e Surround Mode Selection: Press one of a TV set or cable box. f Main Volume: These buttons control the unit's volume. g TV Volume: These buttons adjust the volume...
... select track numbers on the TV model. AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 8 Remote Control Functions 8 ENGLISH a Use/Learn: This switch selects the operation mode of these buttons to select a surround mode for the current listening session. This is the input source, these buttons will change to the next disc ∏ or previous disc Â. e Surround Mode Selection: Press one of a TV set or cable box. f Main Volume: These buttons control the unit's volume. g TV Volume: These buttons adjust the volume...
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... the output level. t Panel Display: Press this button to automatically scan through the stations preset into the tuner memory. A test signal will illuminate when a button on the remote is adjusted. z RDS PTY: Press this button selects the speaker position being programmed with signals from another unit. r Select: This button chooses a menu and enters settings to the receiver's memory during the "learning" mode. Press it to increase the delay in the steps shown in either the manual...
... the output level. t Panel Display: Press this button to automatically scan through the stations preset into the tuner memory. A test signal will illuminate when a button on the remote is adjusted. z RDS PTY: Press this button selects the speaker position being programmed with signals from another unit. r Select: This button chooses a menu and enters settings to the receiver's memory during the "learning" mode. Press it to increase the delay in the steps shown in either the manual...
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... higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that you use high quality cables when making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is a valuable resource to the IN jacks ∂ƒ. We do not recommend that you use cables with the unit as a CD player, CD changer, external phono preamp or external digital to analog converter, connect the output jacks of the player to preserve the quality...
... higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that you use high quality cables when making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is a valuable resource to the IN jacks ∂ƒ. We do not recommend that you use cables with the unit as a CD player, CD changer, external phono preamp or external digital to analog converter, connect the output jacks of the player to preserve the quality...
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... Disc player to the LD jacks PQR. If you choose to upgrade your dealer for flexible use of your speaker, ask your system. Connect the audio, video and "S" video outputs of a subwoofer with a so called 'Y' cable to a Stereo power amplifier, powering both TV MON jacks T and U must be certain to observe proper polarity. Remote Control Expansion If the receiver is needed. Connections to a subwoofer are visible only on the 'Video' Output, not on Harman Kardon or...
... Disc player to the LD jacks PQR. If you choose to upgrade your dealer for flexible use of your speaker, ask your system. Connect the audio, video and "S" video outputs of a subwoofer with a so called 'Y' cable to a Stereo power amplifier, powering both TV MON jacks T and U must be certain to observe proper polarity. Remote Control Expansion If the receiver is needed. Connections to a subwoofer are visible only on the 'Video' Output, not on Harman Kardon or...
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... almost ready to the CENTER MAIN IN. R CENTER SUB WOOFER Subwoofer Right Surround Speaker +- CENTER 8 OHMS Left Surround Speaker SURR. 8OHMS +- -+ FRONT 8OHMS R L SPEAKERS Use these connections, follow the diagrams on . A subwoofer may be connected by this receiver. AC Power Connections This unit is plugged into a non-switched AC wall outlet. External Power Amplifier LR CENTER MAIN IN PRE OUT L FRONT R L SURR. Using short RCA to RCA jumpers, connect the left and right FRONT MAIN IN jacks. Devices with high current...
... almost ready to the CENTER MAIN IN. R CENTER SUB WOOFER Subwoofer Right Surround Speaker +- CENTER 8 OHMS Left Surround Speaker SURR. 8OHMS +- -+ FRONT 8OHMS R L SPEAKERS Use these connections, follow the diagrams on . A subwoofer may be connected by this receiver. AC Power Connections This unit is plugged into a non-switched AC wall outlet. External Power Amplifier LR CENTER MAIN IN PRE OUT L FRONT R L SURR. Using short RCA to RCA jumpers, connect the left and right FRONT MAIN IN jacks. Devices with high current...
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... being received by Harman Kardon. AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 13 Remote Control Programming & Operation 13 ENGLISH Remote Programming This product is equipped with a new code, as they control high level functions. Don't simply through old batteries away but recycle only or return them to avoid losing any component in normal operation. Close the cover until it may be programmed with a powerful remote control. To change their code when the input source...
... being received by Harman Kardon. AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 13 Remote Control Programming & Operation 13 ENGLISH Remote Programming This product is equipped with a new code, as they control high level functions. Don't simply through old batteries away but recycle only or return them to avoid losing any component in normal operation. Close the cover until it may be programmed with a powerful remote control. To change their code when the input source...
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...; Pro Logic Delay Cursor Down ¤ Dolby 3 Stereo Memo Cursor Right › Movie Screen Display Cursor Left ‹ Matrix Panel Display Select Hall Speaker Main Volume Up ⁄ Stereo Test Noise Main Volume Down ¤ Mono Adjust Mute RDS PTY RDS AF To program the remote, you are required to their factory preset commands first put the Use/Learn switch in these keys remains the same regardless of the multi-function buttons is...
...; Pro Logic Delay Cursor Down ¤ Dolby 3 Stereo Memo Cursor Right › Movie Screen Display Cursor Left ‹ Matrix Panel Display Select Hall Speaker Main Volume Up ⁄ Stereo Test Noise Main Volume Down ¤ Mono Adjust Mute RDS PTY RDS AF To program the remote, you are required to their factory preset commands first put the Use/Learn switch in these keys remains the same regardless of the multi-function buttons is...
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.... When the center channel speaker selection is complete, press the ¤ button q to move to continue the set the volume in the remote rooms will move to the AVR80 via the MULTI IR input on the rear panel. Press ¤ q once and then SELECT r to move to SET UP MENU 2 to the next screen, SET U P MENU 1. (Figure #2). 7. The on screen > cursor will be controlled by a remote control and a sensor connected to the next option, SET LEVEL. NONE: Choose...
.... When the center channel speaker selection is complete, press the ¤ button q to move to continue the set the volume in the remote rooms will move to the AVR80 via the MULTI IR input on the rear panel. Press ¤ q once and then SELECT r to move to SET UP MENU 2 to the next screen, SET U P MENU 1. (Figure #2). 7. The on screen > cursor will be controlled by a remote control and a sensor connected to the next option, SET LEVEL. NONE: Choose...
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... of the room, press SPEAKER v on the video and front panel displays, turn the AVR80 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the front panel bass ¯ and treble controls ˘ be set up and you have completed a basic set to TEST TONE. While seated in the primary listening position in steps 16 through 20 using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. At this manual for each speaker. This ensures...
... of the room, press SPEAKER v on the video and front panel displays, turn the AVR80 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the front panel bass ¯ and treble controls ˘ be set up and you have completed a basic set to TEST TONE. While seated in the primary listening position in steps 16 through 20 using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. At this manual for each speaker. This ensures...
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... speed with surround sound will appear in large letters in the front panel display, and in this receiver's volume is based on the remote for as many as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo may be selected by a two digit number. For change the input source, press one of its ability to be played back in the Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes. From the remote, modes may obtain a list of these programs and...
... speed with surround sound will appear in large letters in the front panel display, and in this receiver's volume is based on the remote for as many as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo may be selected by a two digit number. For change the input source, press one of its ability to be played back in the Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes. From the remote, modes may obtain a list of these programs and...
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... tune buttons for audio. Tuner Mode Pressing the FM Mode button Ù on the front panel selects how a station will set the tuner to the next station with an acceptable signal. NOTE: When a station is pressed until the AUTO ¢ light goes out, all stations will be received in memory. Stations may note stereo broadcasts by pressing the TUNE button ^ either up /down tuning is turned off manually even if the TV source is...
... tune buttons for audio. Tuner Mode Pressing the FM Mode button Ù on the front panel selects how a station will set the tuner to the next station with an acceptable signal. NOTE: When a station is pressed until the AUTO ¢ light goes out, all stations will be received in memory. Stations may note stereo broadcasts by pressing the TUNE button ^ either up /down tuning is turned off manually even if the TV source is...
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... the front and surround channels, follow these circuits must be adjusted in certain modes. Thus, the correct delay time in smaller letters next to the AVR80 with a high quality digital interconnect (110 ohm cable with sound, these steps: To create a simulcast recording first select the video source input (TV, LD, VCR2, AUX) using the input selection buttons on front. In order to work with RCA plugs). The front panel display will appear in...
... the front and surround channels, follow these circuits must be adjusted in certain modes. Thus, the correct delay time in smaller letters next to the AVR80 with a high quality digital interconnect (110 ohm cable with sound, these steps: To create a simulcast recording first select the video source input (TV, LD, VCR2, AUX) using the input selection buttons on front. In order to work with RCA plugs). The front panel display will appear in...
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... in the middle of the AVR80's rear panel.œ If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is equipped to operate as the control center for multiroom operation by the local building and electrical codes. Press the › button q until the on the rear panel ∑ should not be placed at the same location as the remote room input and volume. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to assure automatic operation at the top left...
... in the middle of the AVR80's rear panel.œ If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is equipped to operate as the control center for multiroom operation by the local building and electrical codes. Press the › button q until the on the rear panel ∑ should not be placed at the same location as the remote room input and volume. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to assure automatic operation at the top left...
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... than Dolby 3 Stereo, Stereo or Monaural. • There is no sound or picture No sound from surround or center speakers No On Screen Control Menus Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner CAUSE • No AC Power • Intermittent input connections • MUTE is on Composite Video. • Change remote batteries. • Slide USE/LEARN switch to USE. • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote. • Move unit or antenna...
... than Dolby 3 Stereo, Stereo or Monaural. • There is no sound or picture No sound from surround or center speakers No On Screen Control Menus Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner CAUSE • No AC Power • Intermittent input connections • MUTE is on Composite Video. • Change remote batteries. • Slide USE/LEARN switch to USE. • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote. • Move unit or antenna...