Harman kardon avr 8000 owners manual
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Setup 20 Input Setup 21 Speaker Setup 22 Surround Setup 24 Delay Settings 24 Output Level Adjustment 25 Using EzSet 25 Manual Output Level Adjustment 26 Bass Peak Limiter 28 Operation 28 Surround Mode Chart 30 Basic Operation 30 Source Selection 30 Volume Control 30 Surround Mode Selection 31 Digital Audio Playback 33 Tuner Operation 34 Tape Recording 34 Front Panel Connections 34 Output Level Trim Adjustment 35 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 36 Advanced Features 36 Display Brightness 36 Turn-On Volume Level 36 Semi-OSD Settings 38 Multiroom Operation 39 Programming the Remote 39 Direct Code Entry 39 Auto Search Method 39 Code Readout 40 Learning Codes 40 Macro Programming 41 Programmed Device Functions 42 Volume Punch-Through 42 Channel Control Punch-Through 42 Transport Control Punch-Through 43 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 43 Resetting the Remote Memory 44 Function List 46 Setup Code Tables 56 Troubleshooting Guide 56 Processor Reset 57 Technical Specifications AVR 8000 Audio/ Video Receiver Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front panel information display 1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display å – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
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3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 8000 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 8000 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. The AVR 8000 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color-coded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet remote make installa- tion fast and simple. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few min- utes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 8000 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information. Description and Features The AVR 8000 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorpo- rating a wide range of listening options. In addition to the benefits of world-famous THX Ultra processing, as well as Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 8000s own FM/AM tuner. Along with THX Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 8000 offers Harman Internationals exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. Finally, the AVR 8000 is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selec- tions directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon. In addition to providing a wide range of listen- ing options, the AVR 8000 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environ-ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speaker configurations and bass management, and the EzSet remote measures a systems sound levels and automatically calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound field presentation. For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 8000 fea- tures connections for six video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two addi- tional audio inputs are available, and a total of eight digital inputs make the AVR 8000 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 8000 also features wide-bandwidth, low- crosstalk component video switching. Behind a front panel door are coax and optical digital inputs and outputs for direct connection to digital recorders, along with analog audio/video connections that may be switched to outputs for use with portable recorders – a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording outputs, preamp-out and main amp-in jacks, and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 8000 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrows new formats right on board. The AVR 8000s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR 8000 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different source for audio and video distribution to a second zone. Complete volume control in the second zone is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 8000 from a remote zone, a separate Zone IIremote is included. The AVR 8000s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 8000 is the perfect combina tion of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package. THX ®Ultra processing, THX Surround EX, ™ Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II decoding, and the full suite of DTS ® modes, including DTS-ES ®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6 ®using the latest 24-bit, twin-core Crystal ®DSP engine Harman Kardons exclusive Logic 7 ® processing, available for the first time with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx ® MP3 decoding for use with computers and digital audio players remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video switching Discrete front panel coaxial and opti- cal digital inputs and outputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles Multiple digital inputs and outputs Front panel analog A/V jacks switch- able to outputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and video game consoles On-screen menu and display system Complete multizone system allows a separate audio and video source to be sent to a remote zone – separate Zone II remote included TM CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.