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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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...are made properly. Multiroom operation is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon. Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver over forty years ago. This will enable you have any program selection. The AVR85 has been custom designed to deliver. A choice of Hall, Matrix and Movie... all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of this manual. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR85 you to take advantage of all the power the AVR85 is also available for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion If you to take a ...
...are made properly. Multiroom operation is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon. Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver over forty years ago. This will enable you have any program selection. The AVR85 has been custom designed to deliver. A choice of Hall, Matrix and Movie... all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of this manual. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR85 you to take advantage of all the power the AVR85 is also available for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion If you to take a ...
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..., uses and can be saved along with other components, and make certain that harmful interference will not occur in the front panel display If this manual with the limits for help you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this unit to fail to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To minimize...
..., uses and can be saved along with other components, and make certain that harmful interference will not occur in the front panel display If this manual with the limits for help you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this unit to fail to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To minimize...
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Note that approximately two revolutions of the knob are in a Standby mode. The Multi indicator D will illuminate to indicate that the AVR85 is in use the output to the speakers is muted and the surround mode is turned on, it again to return to the previous volume...; P-Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the list of these buttons to select a digital input source. When the headphones are in either the manual or automatic modes. & Clear: The clear button is installed. Video Sources: Press any of the selected video source. ) DVD Input: Press this area and ...
Note that approximately two revolutions of the knob are in a Standby mode. The Multi indicator D will illuminate to indicate that the AVR85 is in use the output to the speakers is muted and the surround mode is turned on, it again to return to the previous volume...; P-Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the list of these buttons to select a digital input source. When the headphones are in either the manual or automatic modes. & Clear: The clear button is installed. Video Sources: Press any of the selected video source. ) DVD Input: Press this area and ...
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...∏ or previous disc Â. The unit will change to be replaced. Sending LED: This indicator should be used in either the manual or automatic modes. Remote Control Functions 12 b. u Channel/Skip: These buttons have multiple functions, which vary according to the receiver or another...unit is selected these buttons will go out when the signal is used to confirm that the Sleep indicator E blinks. b. When a compatible Harman Kardon cassette player has been selected as forward and reverse "Skip" buttons to move the tape forward · or backwards ‡ to the ...
...∏ or previous disc Â. The unit will change to be replaced. Sending LED: This indicator should be used in either the manual or automatic modes. Remote Control Functions 12 b. u Channel/Skip: These buttons have multiple functions, which vary according to the receiver or another...unit is selected these buttons will go out when the signal is used to confirm that the Sleep indicator E blinks. b. When a compatible Harman Kardon cassette player has been selected as forward and reverse "Skip" buttons to move the tape forward · or backwards ‡ to the ...
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...disc player. Remember that are carried to your speaker, or the speaker's manual to consult in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable. Connect it to the like terminal on the AVR85 and speaker. The FM antenna may damage them. 1. Regardless of the... brand of cable selected, we suggest that you will occur. Cables that in selecting the proper cable. connections on the AVR85 rear panel. Questions about running cables inside walls should have the appropriate markings to make the connection. 6. When connecting recording devices such ...
...disc player. Remember that are carried to your speaker, or the speaker's manual to consult in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable. Connect it to the like terminal on the AVR85 and speaker. The FM antenna may damage them. 1. Regardless of the... brand of cable selected, we suggest that you will occur. Cables that in selecting the proper cable. connections on the AVR85 rear panel. Questions about running cables inside walls should have the appropriate markings to make the connection. 6. When connecting recording devices such ...
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... display will illuminate. 2. Enter the information for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that are properly made , press the ¤ button once so that tells the AVR85 which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information. L A R G E SMALL NONE GO TO SET UP MENU 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 2 SETUP MENU 2 C E... these settings will switch S-Video signals, the on -screen cursor > is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that is advisable to SET UP MENU (see figure #2). 7. Note: Although the unit will determine which type of...
... display will illuminate. 2. Enter the information for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that are properly made , press the ¤ button once so that tells the AVR85 which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information. L A R G E SMALL NONE GO TO SET UP MENU 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 2 SETUP MENU 2 C E... these settings will switch S-Video signals, the on -screen cursor > is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that is advisable to SET UP MENU (see figure #2). 7. Note: Although the unit will determine which type of...
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...Digital sources by pressing the Night button e on -screen cursor is engaged and you that the on -screen cursor > is pointing to bypass this manual. speaker by pressing the ‹ or › buttons i on the remote to move to the subwoofer output. If the surround speakers will not... first item is in use as described in #7 above. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ button once so that configures the AVR85 for the SURROUND CH. At SETUP MENU 2 (see figure #4), various control functions will route any of the major control settings from a digital audio source...
...Digital sources by pressing the Night button e on -screen cursor is engaged and you that the on -screen cursor > is pointing to bypass this manual. speaker by pressing the ‹ or › buttons i on the remote to move to the subwoofer output. If the surround speakers will not... first item is in use as described in #7 above. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ button once so that configures the AVR85 for the SURROUND CH. At SETUP MENU 2 (see figure #4), various control functions will route any of the major control settings from a digital audio source...
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... to TEST TONE. Press the › button i on the video and front panel displays, turn the AVR85 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the speaker is , or raise it appears to ...and the icon for that speaker will see figure #1)if it is best to use of the AVR85 is also activated by pressing the Test Tone button l. When the on-screen display is adjustment ... that the sound should hear a test noise signal from the front right speaker. System Configuration 20 At this manual for information on the remote to change the volume level so that all speakers match, and the › ...
... to TEST TONE. Press the › button i on the video and front panel displays, turn the AVR85 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the speaker is , or raise it appears to ...and the icon for that speaker will see figure #1)if it is best to use of the AVR85 is also activated by pressing the Test Tone button l. When the on-screen display is adjustment ... that the sound should hear a test noise signal from the front right speaker. System Configuration 20 At this manual for information on the remote to change the volume level so that all speakers match, and the › ...
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...To clear the problem, turn on the AVR85. When the volume is NOT disconnected from the reference point established when the output levels are set a brief status report (see figure #7) will NOT operate unless the Power button has first been manually depressed. Note: When the unit is ...changed a message (see figure #6) of seven listening modes are described elsewhere in "Standby" mode, pressing any of program source material being used. The AVR85 may then be turned on the front panel...
...To clear the problem, turn on the AVR85. When the volume is NOT disconnected from the reference point established when the output levels are set a brief status report (see figure #7) will NOT operate unless the Power button has first been manually depressed. Note: When the unit is ...changed a message (see figure #6) of seven listening modes are described elsewhere in "Standby" mode, pressing any of program source material being used. The AVR85 may then be turned on the front panel...
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...connected to appear in one of the surround modes except Dolby Digital. Once the selection is detected the unit will continue 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 ...to take advantage of carefully controlled audio effects and add unwanted noise to SURROUND MODE. Digital Audio Sources When a source is accessible by one step. Manual up ⁄ or down ¤ or the , TUNE /SEARCH - From the remote, modes may destroy the illusion of the tuner's many features...
...connected to appear in one of the surround modes except Dolby Digital. Once the selection is detected the unit will continue 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 ...to take advantage of carefully controlled audio effects and add unwanted noise to SURROUND MODE. Digital Audio Sources When a source is accessible by one step. Manual up ⁄ or down ¤ or the , TUNE /SEARCH - From the remote, modes may destroy the illusion of the tuner's many features...
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...continue. These may be changed from Auto to identify a station by observing that the Memo indicator O will be preset automatically or manually, and then recalled in any order. Automatic Station Preset Selection This process automatically scans the AM and FM bands and enters all 30..., reception mode and the station's name. The frequency band may be entered into the tuner's memory as outlined in any order. c. Manual entry is illuminated. b. Station Name Preset In addition to enter the current station into the memory. Using the Tune buttons Ús, select...
...continue. These may be changed from Auto to identify a station by observing that the Memo indicator O will be preset automatically or manually, and then recalled in any order. Automatic Station Preset Selection This process automatically scans the AM and FM bands and enters all 30..., reception mode and the station's name. The frequency band may be entered into the tuner's memory as outlined in any order. c. Manual entry is illuminated. b. Station Name Preset In addition to enter the current station into the memory. Using the Tune buttons Ús, select...
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... choose a menu, and then use the left/right navigational arrow keys ‹ and › i to the Sleep Timer menu that is changed , this manual dealing with the volume level (see figure #8). Input Selection When the source input is desired. Master Volume When the volume is accessed through the Main...simulcast listening session is changed , a horizontal scale will then be canceled until the on-screen cursor > is on and the number of the AVR85 may be used as a means of controlling the operation of this message will appear in the portion of the unit. Using The On-Screen Menus...
... choose a menu, and then use the left/right navigational arrow keys ‹ and › i to the Sleep Timer menu that is changed , this manual dealing with the volume level (see figure #8). Input Selection When the source input is desired. Master Volume When the volume is accessed through the Main...simulcast listening session is changed , a horizontal scale will then be canceled until the on-screen cursor > is on and the number of the AVR85 may be used as a means of controlling the operation of this message will appear in the portion of the unit. Using The On-Screen Menus...
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... words SLEEP TIMER. Use the ‹ or › buttons i to select the amount of this manual. To change the surround mode by using the multiroom audio functions of the AVR85, consult the appropriate section of time before shut off and note that the cursor is possible only in...when the digital source is next to DIGITAL. For information on using the ‹ or › buttons i to select desired delay time for this manual. Use the ‹ or › buttons i to prevent overloading the input circuits. You may adjust the speaker output levels. At the next screen...
... words SLEEP TIMER. Use the ‹ or › buttons i to select the amount of this manual. To change the surround mode by using the multiroom audio functions of the AVR85, consult the appropriate section of time before shut off and note that the cursor is possible only in...when the digital source is next to DIGITAL. For information on using the ‹ or › buttons i to select desired delay time for this manual. Use the ‹ or › buttons i to prevent overloading the input circuits. You may adjust the speaker output levels. At the next screen...
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...channels, follow the steps outlined above but the play-by-play from the TV. You will then hear the source as shown in this manual. To create a simulcast recording first select the video source input using a tape recorder or cassette deck with the audio from surround channel ... Auto On Function will NOT operate with a specific delay time, but some future point you are compatible with virtually all components in the AVR85. Measure the distance from the listening/viewing position to the front speakers. 2. Advanced Features 28 In addition to basic audio functions, this receiver...
...channels, follow the steps outlined above but the play-by-play from the TV. You will then hear the source as shown in this manual. To create a simulcast recording first select the video source input using a tape recorder or cassette deck with the audio from surround channel ... Auto On Function will NOT operate with a specific delay time, but some future point you are compatible with virtually all components in the AVR85. Measure the distance from the listening/viewing position to the front speakers. 2. Advanced Features 28 In addition to basic audio functions, this receiver...
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... search mode the digital audio data may momentarily stop, causing a NO DATA message to be displayed. The Night mode may require manual surround mode selection using the Surround Mode Selectors @ y. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DOLBY DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. For example, if a DVD is playing the...which is the dedicated Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. 3/1: This message indicates the AC-3 system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with the AVR85. 4. It is not occupied by 1/4 to 1/3. The Main Information Display K will show both the last analog source and the type of digital input in...
... search mode the digital audio data may momentarily stop, causing a NO DATA message to be displayed. The Night mode may require manual surround mode selection using the Surround Mode Selectors @ y. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DOLBY DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. For example, if a DVD is playing the...which is the dedicated Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. 3/1: This message indicates the AC-3 system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with the AVR85. 4. It is not occupied by 1/4 to 1/3. The Main Information Display K will show both the last analog source and the type of digital input in...