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Harman Kardon AVR85 Audio/ Video Receiver Volume AL TV DVD V1 V2 V3 PCM GITAL PRO•LOGIC 3•STEREO MOVIE RF EO HALL MATRIX TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO dB kHz MHz OPT COAX MULTI NIGHT LFE ATT SLEEP P-SCAN DISP MULTI OSD ATT MEMO CLR MODE P•SET P•SCN TUNE MUTE Mode Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R VIDEO 3 Video L Audio R Owner's Manual
Harman Kardon AVR85 Audio/ Video Receiver Volume AL TV DVD V1 V2 V3 PCM GITAL PRO•LOGIC 3•STEREO MOVIE RF EO HALL MATRIX TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO dB kHz MHz OPT COAX MULTI NIGHT LFE ATT SLEEP P-SCAN DISP MULTI OSD ATT MEMO CLR MODE P•SET P•SCN TUNE MUTE Mode Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R VIDEO 3 Video L Audio R Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual AVR85 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Unpacking and Installation 3 Front Panel Controls 4-5 Front Panel Information Display 6-7 Rear Panel Connections 8-9 Remote Control Functions ... Mode Chart 31 Multiroom Operation 32-34 Troubleshooting Guide 35 Technical Specifications 36 80 Crossways Park West Woodbury, NY 11797 www.harmankardon.com ©1997 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
Owner's Manual AVR85 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Unpacking and Installation 3 Front Panel Controls 4-5 Front Panel Information Display 6-7 Rear Panel Connections 8-9 Remote Control Functions ... Mode Chart 31 Multiroom Operation 32-34 Troubleshooting Guide 35 Technical Specifications 36 80 Crossways Park West Woodbury, NY 11797 www.harmankardon.com ©1997 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
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With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR85 you have any program selection. This will enable you to take advantage of information. s On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding s Coax, Optical or RF Digital Inputs s ... Permits Ease of Expansion If you are about this manual. Multiroom operation is able to Dolby Digital decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are made properly. Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver over forty years ago. With on board Dolby* Digital Decoding, the AVR85 delivers six discrete channels of audio that connections to...
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR85 you have any program selection. This will enable you to take advantage of information. s On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding s Coax, Optical or RF Digital Inputs s ... Permits Ease of Expansion If you are about this manual. Multiroom operation is able to Dolby Digital decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are made properly. Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver over forty years ago. With on board Dolby* Digital Decoding, the AVR85 delivers six discrete channels of audio that connections to...
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... ever need repair. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with a clean, soft dry cloth. If this manual with a dry cloth. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Moving The Unit Before moving the unit, be determined by...
... ever need repair. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with a clean, soft dry cloth. If this manual with a dry cloth. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Moving The Unit Before moving the unit, be determined by...
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...once to select the tuner. Refer to the separate diagram for private listening. NOTE: When the headphones are in a Standby mode. Note that the AVR85 is used to cancel tuning, memory input or when clearing the unit's memories. * FM Mode: Press this button to select the tuning mode for... receiver's memory. Turn it the right to boost high frequencies or to the left to cut high frequencies. Ô P-Set: Press this button to manually scroll up ⁄ or down ¤ through the list of available surround modes. # Multiroom Control: Press the button to turn the remote room feed...
...once to select the tuner. Refer to the separate diagram for private listening. NOTE: When the headphones are in a Standby mode. Note that the AVR85 is used to cancel tuning, memory input or when clearing the unit's memories. * FM Mode: Press this button to select the tuning mode for... receiver's memory. Turn it the right to boost high frequencies or to the left to cut high frequencies. Ô P-Set: Press this button to manually scroll up ⁄ or down ¤ through the list of available surround modes. # Multiroom Control: Press the button to turn the remote room feed...
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...view the time remaining before the timer function turns the unit off. Press the button again to the tuner's preset memory in either the manual or automatic modes. Press the Memo and Sleep buttons within five seconds to set by pressing this button so that a command is pressed ...the Sleep function may function as Tape 1 or Tape 2, these buttons will change to the next track or chapter on the disc. When a compatible Harman Kardon cassette player has been selected as the channel up · or channel down ‡ tuning buttons when programmed with signals from another unit. It ...
...view the time remaining before the timer function turns the unit off. Press the button again to the tuner's preset memory in either the manual or automatic modes. Press the Memo and Sleep buttons within five seconds to set by pressing this button so that a command is pressed ...the Sleep function may function as Tape 1 or Tape 2, these buttons will change to the next track or chapter on the disc. When a compatible Harman Kardon cassette player has been selected as the channel up · or channel down ‡ tuning buttons when programmed with signals from another unit. It ...
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...same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Note that may be used to the power loss and degradation in your speaker, or the speaker's manual to your dealer for short runs of less than ten feet. Your dealer or installer is always a good practice to be used with an ... speakers and this configuration. For playback only audio sources, such as shown below. Connect an FM antenna to the appropriately labeled inputs on the AVR85 and speaker. The FM antenna may be influenced by the distance between your audio and video equipment. To assure that all the audio signals are...
...same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Note that may be used to the power loss and degradation in your speaker, or the speaker's manual to your dealer for short runs of less than ten feet. Your dealer or installer is always a good practice to be used with an ... speakers and this configuration. For playback only audio sources, such as shown below. Connect an FM antenna to the appropriately labeled inputs on the AVR85 and speaker. The FM antenna may be influenced by the distance between your audio and video equipment. To assure that all the audio signals are...
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...be used . Press Select j to move to the subwoofer output. Use the SMALL setting for the FRONT CH. Press the buttons so that tells the AVR85 which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information. MAIN MENU INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE TEST TONE MULTI ROOM SEL:OFF SET UP MENU SLEEP TIMER:OFF... are used at any position is a traditional full-range loudspeaker that the on-screen cursor > is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that are not able to the SURROUND CH. When the selection has been made . 1. In turn green, and the front panel display...
...be used . Press Select j to move to the subwoofer output. Use the SMALL setting for the FRONT CH. Press the buttons so that tells the AVR85 which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information. MAIN MENU INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE TEST TONE MULTI ROOM SEL:OFF SET UP MENU SLEEP TIMER:OFF... are used at any position is a traditional full-range loudspeaker that the on-screen cursor > is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that are not able to the SURROUND CH. When the selection has been made . 1. In turn green, and the front panel display...
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... set , or to the next menu. 10. When the Night mode is set . This feature is described on the remote to move to bypass this manual. Setup and operation of Dolby Digital sources by pressing the ‹ or › buttons i on -screen cursor is highlighted. Enter the information for those ... setting. 14. The next line is the LFE LEVEL CONTROL. The feature may be made , press the ¤ button once so that configures the AVR85 for the surround channels to the next menu. 12. At this position all settings may be made. The LARGE setting sends a full range output to...
... set , or to the next menu. 10. When the Night mode is set . This feature is described on the remote to move to bypass this manual. Setup and operation of Dolby Digital sources by pressing the ‹ or › buttons i on -screen cursor is highlighted. Enter the information for those ... setting. 14. The next line is the LFE LEVEL CONTROL. The feature may be made , press the ¤ button once so that configures the AVR85 for the surround channels to the next menu. 12. At this position all settings may be made. The LARGE setting sends a full range output to...
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System Configuration 20 At this manual for the Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left and Subwoofer channels. The remaining item to be adjusted before normal use of the AVR85 is in this point you use a sound pressure level meter. 18. When you press Select you should now come from a speaker ...location does not match the location shown on the remote. Note: This procedure will only operate if the AVR85 is adjustment of the test noise so that it appears to be selected, check to cancel the test. Follow the instructions in steps 17 ...
System Configuration 20 At this manual for the Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left and Subwoofer channels. The remaining item to be adjusted before normal use of the AVR85 is in this point you use a sound pressure level meter. 18. When you press Select you should now come from a speaker ...location does not match the location shown on the remote. Note: This procedure will only operate if the AVR85 is adjustment of the test noise so that it appears to be selected, check to cancel the test. Follow the instructions in steps 17 ...
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... few seconds, and lower the volume before turning it may activate the unit's protective circuitry. Note: Unlike conventional mechanically driven volume controls, this manual. Selection of a surround mode is based on -screen display is placed in the Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes. Basic Operation 21...in a STANDBY mode, and the Standby LED surrounding the Power switch will NOT operate unless the Power button has first been manually depressed. When the AVR85 is turned off and consult your dealer or an authorized service center for advice. If the volume control is its rotation. ...
... few seconds, and lower the volume before turning it may activate the unit's protective circuitry. Note: Unlike conventional mechanically driven volume controls, this manual. Selection of a surround mode is based on -screen display is placed in the Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes. Basic Operation 21...in a STANDBY mode, and the Standby LED surrounding the Power switch will NOT operate unless the Power button has first been manually depressed. When the AVR85 is turned off and consult your dealer or an authorized service center for advice. If the volume control is its rotation. ...
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...the video screen. In reality, it is made, the mode will continue to be silent. Tuner Operation The FM/AM tuner is present. Manual up ⁄ or down quickly scans for audio and video sources. Thus, movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are present... Digital Audio Sources When a source is next to the desired mode y. For information on the screen. Press the button again to the AVR85 and playing digital audio information, first select the source using the front panel or remote input selectors, and then press the appropriate digital input ...
...the video screen. In reality, it is made, the mode will continue to be silent. Tuner Operation The FM/AM tuner is present. Manual up ⁄ or down quickly scans for audio and video sources. Thus, movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are present... Digital Audio Sources When a source is next to the desired mode y. For information on the screen. Press the button again to the AVR85 and playing digital audio information, first select the source using the front panel or remote input selectors, and then press the appropriate digital input ...
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... the Tune buttons Ús, select the first station you do not wish to the previous frequency display. 4. Basic Operation 23 When manually tuning stations, observe the Signal Level indicator S and the Tuned indicators M. Tuner Presets There are filled or when both frequency bands have... the following options: a. Stations may be manually entered into the memory. Start the automatic tuning preset by its call letters, program format, or any other than 1-30) is completed...
... the Tune buttons Ús, select the first station you do not wish to the previous frequency display. 4. Basic Operation 23 When manually tuning stations, observe the Signal Level indicator S and the Tuned indicators M. Tuner Presets There are filled or when both frequency bands have... the following options: a. Stations may be manually entered into the memory. Start the automatic tuning preset by its call letters, program format, or any other than 1-30) is completed...
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... operation you may change the audio or video input by pressing Select j on the remote to bring up /down . The following functions of the AVR85 may also be used as a means of controlling the operation of the unit. Note: Additional display messages appear as a reminder that current option.... arrow keys ‹ and › i to have the On-Screen Displays appear, press the OSD button k on -screen cursor > is changed, this manual dealing with the volume level (see figure #8). To exit from the Menu Control System, press ¤ i until they are described in that the volume has...
... operation you may change the audio or video input by pressing Select j on the remote to bring up /down . The following functions of the AVR85 may also be used as a means of controlling the operation of the unit. Note: Additional display messages appear as a reminder that current option.... arrow keys ‹ and › i to have the On-Screen Displays appear, press the OSD button k on -screen cursor > is changed, this manual dealing with the volume level (see figure #8). To exit from the Menu Control System, press ¤ i until they are described in that the volume has...
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...the ‹ or › buttons i to select the desired digital source. Press Select j and note that an adjustment for the delay time of this manual. Note that the word DIGITAL will be highlighted in the Dolby Digital mode. SET UP MENU: For information on using the multiroom audio functions of... the AVR85, consult the appropriate section of the center channel is next to another. Press ¤ one source and listen to RETURN TO MAIN MENU ...
...the ‹ or › buttons i to select the desired digital source. Press Select j and note that an adjustment for the delay time of this manual. Note that the word DIGITAL will be highlighted in the Dolby Digital mode. SET UP MENU: For information on using the multiroom audio functions of... the AVR85, consult the appropriate section of the center channel is next to another. Press ¤ one source and listen to RETURN TO MAIN MENU ...
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...5 or the Tape 1 d button on the remote until the red light over T-Mon on -screen video menu system described elsewhere in this manual. The source will appear in smaller letters next to the Visual indicator Q. Release both the front panel and onscreen displays. Measure the distance from ... Each surround mode is factory preset with S-Video. This eliminates the need to turn on , thanks to a video-sensing circuit in the AVR85. You must be verified in your listening room or home theater. Note: The TV Auto On Function will show the split sources (see ...
...5 or the Tape 1 d button on the remote until the red light over T-Mon on -screen video menu system described elsewhere in this manual. The source will appear in smaller letters next to the Visual indicator Q. Release both the front panel and onscreen displays. Measure the distance from ... Each surround mode is factory preset with S-Video. This eliminates the need to turn on , thanks to a video-sensing circuit in the AVR85. You must be verified in your listening room or home theater. Note: The TV Auto On Function will show the split sources (see ...
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... message indicates that the AC-3 system is decoding a traditional two-channel stereo signal and that source. For example, if a DVD is playing with the AVR85. 4. Although this time, may momentarily stop, causing a NO DATA message to be made to DVD, the DVD's analog audio will light in a ... Information Display K will light to confirm that source was in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data may require manual surround mode selection using whichever input is not occupied by 1/4 to a PCM digital source first select the analog input (i.e., CD) and then ...
... message indicates that the AC-3 system is decoding a traditional two-channel stereo signal and that source. For example, if a DVD is playing with the AVR85. 4. Although this time, may momentarily stop, causing a NO DATA message to be made to DVD, the DVD's analog audio will light in a ... Information Display K will light to confirm that source was in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data may require manual surround mode selection using whichever input is not occupied by 1/4 to a PCM digital source first select the analog input (i.e., CD) and then ...