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Harman Kardon AVR80 User's Manual

1. Connect these terminals to the front left speaker Center Connect these terminals to the center speaker Surround R Connect these terminals to the right surround Speaker 6 Surround L Connect these terminals to the left surround speaker Subwoofer Pre Out Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external subwoofer amplifier is used as it s mandatory with an THX speaker system connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input Pre Outs If external power amplifiers are used for any channels remove the connection pin and connect the jack to the input of the amplifier 9 6 Channel Direct Input If an external digital audio decoder is used for 5 1 Dolby AC 3 audio connect the outputs of that decoder to these terminals 9 Multi Room Interface For multi room installations where keypad remotes are in use connect the keypad interface to this jack Multi IR Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 80 s multiroom control system 9 Multi Out When using the AVR 80 for multi room audio connect this jack to the input of the audio amplifier powering the remote room speakers Q Power Cable Connect the AC plug to a non switched AC wall output 4 Q9 Switched AC Outlet This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have on when the unit is tumed on Unswitched AC Outlet This outlet ma
2. D P Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the stations preset into the tuner memory Press the button again to end the scan when the tuner stops at the desired station D Memo The memo button is used to enter stations to the tuner s preset memory in either the manual or automatic modes It is also used in the process of clearing the memory Delay This button controls the amount of sound delay to the rear surround channels Press it to increase the delay in the steps shown in the main Information Display or on screen graphics D Menu Controls These buttons control the action ofthe cursor or the selection of menu items when the receiver is being configured using the setup menus Select This button chooses a menu and enters settings to the receiver s memory during system configuration Screen Display Press this button to activate the on screen menu System Side 9 gt Remote Control Functions 9 D Panel Display Press this button to turn off all displays and indicators in the Information Display except for a small D ISP indication in the lower right comer of the display Press the button again to turn the display back on Note that the display will briefly illuminate when a command is sent to the unit from the front panel or remote even though the display is turned off Test Noise Press this button to begin calibration of the output level for each channel A test signal
3. Features section laterin this manual for information on delay settings NOTE Before setting the output levels it is critical that the front panel bass Efr and treble controls Ey be set to their center or 12 o clock position This ensures accurate results Side 18 System Configuration 18 17 Athe MAIN MENU press w three 3 times until the gt cursor is next to TEST TONE Press SELECT to continue 18 When you press SELECT you will immediately hear a test noise from the front left speaker The on screen display will change to a graphic representation of each of the speakers in your room with one speaker position blinking Figure 4 That speaker is the one whose level is being set NOTE This procedure will only operate if the AVR80 isin the THX PRO LOGIC MOVIEoOrDOLBY3 STEREO Modes If the test tone cannot be selected selectMENU OFF intheMAIN MENU and check to see which surround mode is indicated in the front panel display If it is not one of the four modes mentioned above select one of the correct modes and then select the MAIN MENU point TEST TONE by pressing w and SELECT on theremote to resume the setup 19 While seated in the primary listening position in the center of the room press SPEAKER on the remote Note that the sound should now come from the Center Channel speaker and the icon for that speaker will flash on the screen Use the ADJ UST A and ADJ UST w buttons on the rem
4. TUNER VIDEO x LD RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 15 MULTI ROOM SEL Forinformation on configuring and using the multiroom audio functions of the AVR80 consult the appropriate section of this Manual page 32 DELAY TIME SURROUND MODE gt MODE THX CINEMA 20ms SET UP MENU For information on using the Set Up menus refer to the System Configuration section of this Manual RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 16 4 m 2 O r 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 In addition to basic audio functions this receiver is capable of both sophisticated audio video dubbing and a wide range of surround modes Advanced digital signal processing provides specialized surround modes that are compatible with virtually all types of music software and movie soundtracks For the ultimate in sound reproduction the AVR80 is equipped for digital input from laser disc or CD players with a coaxial digital output so that the sound reaching the surround processor comes directly from the disc Finally the AVR80 is prepared for the future with provisions for connection to outboard multi channel AC 3 and DTS digital audio decoders Audio Tape Copy This receiver is equipped for connection to two audio recorders TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 and two video recorders VCR 1landVCR2 For recordings to the audio tape deck or other devices connected to TAPE 1 record sources separate from the current sourc
5. When all five spaces have been filled press MEMO again for morethan 1 second to confirm the entry Once a station name has been attached to a preset position the station s frequency will appear briefly when the unit is tuned to that station After a few seconds the preset name will appear in the display Side 22 Basic Operation 22 Tuning Preset Stations Stations preset into the tuner s memory may be recalled in a number of ways 1 To recall a station directly enter a number from 1 to 30 using the number buttons on the remotes a To enter a single digit memory location press O before the number or enter the number and wait a few seconds b If an invalid number other than 1 30 is entered in error that number will flash to alert you that the entry is invalid and the display will return to the previous frequency display 2 To scan through the list of preset stations press the P SET A 0r P SET w on the front panel ig or the CHANNEL buttons a mi remote D Press once to move up or down through the memory presets one by one or press and hold the button to quickly scan through the list of stations 3 To automatically review each station in the memory press the P SC AN button D iE Note that the P SCAN indicator will blink The tuner will move up through the list of stations pausing to play each for five seconds Note that preset numbers where no station has been programmed wil
6. buttons move the tape forward m or backwards to the next Selection using the Music Scan feature 4 Disc Deck Ant These buttons have multiple functions which vary according to the input device selected a When CD is selected and the unit is a CD changer these buttons will change to the next disc or previous disc o When Tape 1or Tape 2 is the input source and the tape machine is a dual cassette deck these buttons will switch between the A and B sides if programmed correspondingly c When VCR 1or VCR 2 is the input source these buttons switch between tape and TV tuner as the VCR s output d When TV is the input source these buttons may switch between video input sources or antenna video depending on the TV model e When LD is the input source these buttons will switch the side being played from A to B on compatible dual side players Number Keys These buttons Serve as a ten button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also to be used to select channel numbers when TV has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD or LD player if CD or LD has been selected by the remote The letters below the buttons are used to enter information for tuner station names NOTE The 0 button has a dual function It also serves as the CLEAR button for use in programming the tuner or clearing the system memory AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01
7. etc AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 On Screen Menus In addition to theinformation shown on the front panel display it is also possible to obtain the unit s current status through the use of on screen video messages The on screen menus may also be used to control many aspects of the receiver and to make adjustments and selections To activate the On Screen display system press the SCREEN DISPLAY D button on the remote This will causea status summary display to be shown on the screen for five seconds Figure 5 Once the video displays are enabled this status screen will also appear when the unit is tumed on NOTE In order to view the on screen menu displays the receiver s S Video jack TV Moni iri must be connected to the standard composite video input of a TVmonitor or projector The on screen displays are NOT visible via the S video output 1 The status screen displays the following information AUDIO SOURCE Thisis the input currently selected for audio VIDEO SOURCE Thisis the input currently selected for video TAPEL OUT Thisis the source currently routed to the Tape 1 audio output for recording VCR1 OUT Thisis the source currently routed to the VCR 1 video output for recording Side 25 On Screen Display 25 MODE Thisisthe currently selected audio surround mode MULTIROOM Thisisthe source currently selected for listening in remote room locations MASTER VOLUME Thi
8. from most infra red remotes Loading Batteries The life of the batteries for the remote control is about one year in normal operation If the green Sending indicator does not flash when remote buttons are pushed that is an indication that the batteries need to be replaced Don t simply through old batteries away but recycle only or retum them to your dealer To change the batteries 1 Remove the back cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrows 2 Remove the old batteries and insert fresh AAA type cells Be certain to observe the correct polarity by noting the and marks on both the inside of the case and on the battery cells It is recommended that both batteries he changed at the same time Side 13 Remote Control Programming amp Operation 13 NOTE It is important that the batteries be replaced within ten minutes after the old batteries are removed to avoid losing any remote codes that have been programmed into the remote s memory Remote Control Range Theremote will operate at a range of up to 15 feet from theunit when the batteries are fully charged The remote will also operate at an angle of up to 30 to either side of the unit Always point the remote transmitter at the front of the unit when issuing commands If you find that remote commands are not being received by the remote it may be necessary to use a remote IR sensor 4 Remote Programming Programmabl
9. size and shape and the type of subwoofer used Follow the instructions of the subwoofer s manufacturer or experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the final step is to enter the configuration information and balance the speaker output levels Before proceeding further this is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that all connections are properly made 4 System Settings 1 Plug theunit into an AC wall outlet and press the Power button on either the front panel E or the remote Note that the ring surrounding the front pand switch will tum green and the front panel display will illuminate 2 Check to see that the unit is configured to the video broadcast standard in use in your country by pressing and holding the OSD button on the front panel gg for more than three seconds The front panel display will indicate the current setting If the setting is not correct press the button again until the correct standard PAL SECAM or NTSC is displayed 3 Tum on the TV connected to the receiver Select the appropriate video input on the TV NOTE Although the unit will switch S video signals the on screen menus control system is NOT visible on the S video output 4 Press any of the navigational arrow buttons or the SELECT f button on the remote to bring the MAIN MENU up on you
10. supporting its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed or when a change is made to the input source equipment Audio Input and Output Connections Use the Audio and Systems Connections Diagram in the inside front cover as a guide to connecting audio components and speakers to the rear panel We recommend that you use high quality cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals NOTE When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall plug This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them 1 For playback only sources such as a CD player CD changer external phono preamp or external digital to analog converter connect the output jacks of the player to the appropriately labeled inputs on the rear panel 10 NOTE When the source device has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or high that the signal is distorted 2 When connecting recording devices such as cassette recorders open reel tape decks DCC DAT or MD connect the PLAY OUT jacks of the recorder to the IN jacks Connect the RE
11. Check configuration in SET UP MENU1 No On Screen Control Menus TVinput is S Video Change TV input to Composite Video The menus are available ONLY on Composite Video Unit does not respond to remote commands Weak batteries in remote Remoteisin LEARN position Remote sensor is obscured Change remote batteries Slide USE LEARN switch to USE Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote Intermittent buzzing in tuner Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subject to a power outage This memory will last for approximately one week after which time all information must be re entered System Reset In the rare case where the unit s operation or the displays seem abnormal Local interference the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem To clear the system s memory press and hold the MEMO Pl and CLEAR Pj 4 Moveunit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights TVs motors or other electrical appliances buttons at the same tim
12. MON EE jacks on the receiver to the video or S Video inputs of your television monitor or video projector 5 There is no mix or change between Video composite and S Video signals inside the AVR 70 and no sytem selection If watching to both signals systems both TV MON jacks gg and UJ must be connected to the TV Monitor The On Screen Menus are visible only on the Video Output not on S Video 4 System and Power Connections The AVR80 is designed for flexible use with extemal control components and power amplifiers These connections are easy to make during an initial installation or at a later date should you choose to upgrade your system Remote Control Expansion If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands In this event an optional remote sensor may be used Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote C ont IN jack If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed They may use this unit s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the REMOTE CONT OUT jack to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other JR code compatible equipment m Z a m 77 I AVR80 manual v d v ui 11 01 98 13 01 Side 12 Installation Set Up amp Configuration External Audio Power Amplifier Connections
13. altemative the amplifier may be placed at the same location as the AVR80 with a standard audio interconnect between the two Speaker wires should then be run to the remote room High quality AWG 12 speaker wire is preferred IMPORTANT NOTE Any cables run inside walls should carry safety certification that is required by the local building and electrical codes To avoid interference audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to or in the same conduits with AC cables If you have any questions about multi room wiring consult your dealer custom installer or electrician Set up Oncethe equipment connections have been made the AVR80 needs to be configured for multiroom operation by following these steps 1 Press the SELECT f to bring the MAIN MENUto the screen Figure 1 Press the w button gs four times until the on screen gt cursor is pointing to MULTI ROOM SELand press SELECT The video screen will movetothe MULT I ROOM SELECTOR menu Figure 17 2 Press the gt button until the desired input source for the multi room system is selected AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 3 When the source is selected press the w button until the gt cursor is next to RETURN TO MAIN MENU Press SELECT 4 Athe MAIN MENU press the w button once so that the gt cursor is pointing to SET UP MENU Press SELECT 5 This will bring SET UP MENU 1 Figure 2 to the screen Press the w button twice until the gt
14. cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving The Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 product s 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Unpacking and Installation The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for us
15. for DOLBY PRO LOGIC THX Cinema s exclusive processing is designed to overcome the differences in acoustics between movie theaters and home listening rooms so that movie sound tracks will sound the same way at home as they did in the mixing room where they were created DOLBY3 STEREO Dolby3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or stereophonic No Surround Channels program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers MOVIE SURROUND Movie Surround uses decoding similar to Pro Logic but it permits delay 10 ms 90 ms times up to 90 ms Use this mode instead of Pro Logic or THX to experiment with Initial Setting 20 ms surround times above 30 ms or if the delay time formula suggests a larger time delay for your room HALLSURROUND This mode is designed for use with stereo recordings It provides a sound field effect that 10ms 90ms simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that create Initial Setting 20 ms the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium sized circular concert hall MATRIX SURROUND This mode is designed for use with sports broadcasts live concerts or other programs 10 ms 90ms where the feeling of a wide surround effect is desired Initia
16. mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN u LIVE 4 L 1 The BLUE wire mut be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK 2 The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED 3 Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked my the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Before replacing the plug cover make certain that the cord grip is damped over the sheath of thelead not simply over the two wires Conventions In orderto help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls rear pane connections and on screen menus certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicatesa specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible through the on screen menu system EE number in a square indicates a specific front panel control Q number in a circle indicates an indicator in the main front panel display number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote Q letterin a circle indicates a rear panel Audio or System connection EN letter in a square indicates a specific rear panel video connection m Z 2 r v I AVR80 manual
17. sports events where you wish to have the picture from a TV station but the play by play from a radio station AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 To create a simulcast recording first select the video source input TV LD VCR2 AUX using the input selection buttons on the remote control or front panel EI Next select the audio source FM AM CD or TAPE 2 BAGO Note that the on screen menu display will show the split sources Figure 7 The front panel display will show the audio source in large letters in the main portion of the Information Display while the video source will appear in smaller letters next to the VISUAL indicator Once the split source is configured select SOURCE as the input for VCR1 by pressing the VCR 1 COPY button g on front Delay Time Adjust One aspect of the surround modesis the delay of audio signals between the front speakers and the rear speakers Each surround mode is factory preset with a specific delay time but it is possible to individually adjust the delay timing to custom tailor the sound to your individual taste and the acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of front channel sounds to become disconnected from surround channel sounds Side 29 Advanced Features 29 To re synchronize th
18. station as outlined in Tuner Operation Section 2 Press the MEMO button M and note that the ME MO indicator will flash 3 While the indicator is flashing for the next 5 seconds enter a number from 1 to 30 using the number buttons on the remote Any number may be used but if another station has already been programmed into the location number selected the previous setting will be lost 4 8 To enter a single digit memory location press O before the number or enter the number and wait a few seconds b Ifan invalid number other than 1 30 is entered in error the display will flash to alert you that the entry is invalid and it will retum to the previous frequency display 4 When the preset memory has been properly programmed the MEMO indicator will stop blinking Station Name Preset In addition to identifying stations by their broadcast frequency or by the RDS system each preset station manually may be assigned a name using alphanumeric characters This enables you to identify a station by its call letters program format or any other five character phrase To enter a station name first preset all stations you wish to program into the tuner s memory Then follow these steps 1 Tune to the desired preset station 2 Press the MEMO button pfi on the front panel or D on the remote for more than three seconds 3 Note that a character on the left side of the main information display will
19. the audio level of a TV set even when the receiver is not in use Side 8 gt Remote Control Functions 8 Mute Press this button to temporarily cut the audio output of the receiver Press it again to return to the previous volume level Transport Controls These buttons control the tape or disc motion of the last playback source selected with the Source Selection buttons Use them as you would the Play Stop Pause Reverse Play and Record buttons on any VCR CD cassette deck or LD remote control Tune Search amp Fast Forward These buttons have multiple functions which vary according to the input device selected a When the TUNER has been selected these buttons are used to tune stations b When CD LD Tape or VCR is the input source these buttons act as the Fast Scan Forward p or Fast Scan Reverse a controls Channel Skip These buttons have multiple functions which vary according to the input device selected a When the TUNER has been selected these buttons will scroll up Wi or down a through the stations that have been programmed in the preset memory b When TV or VCR is selected they are the channel up m1 or channel down a tuning buttons c When CD or LD is selected these buttons act as forward and reverse Skip buttons to move to the next track or chapter on the disc d When a compatible Harman Kardon cassette player has been selected as Tape 1 or Tape 2 these
20. the output to the speakers is muted and the surround mode is automatically switched to STEREO When the headphones are removed from the jack sound to the speakers is restored and the unit returns to the previous sound mode 6 Channel Direct Press this button to select the output of an external multichannel audio adapter PE Tape 1 Copy Press this button to select the in record source for the recorder connected to Tape 1 The first press will select the source currently being listened to Press again to select the source in the following order Tuner gt CD gt Tapee gt Source PE VCR 1 Copy Press this button to select the record source to the recorder connected to VCR 1 The first press selects the input currently being viewed Press the button again to select the input in the following order TV2LDoOVCRBOAUX Source PA Memo The memo button is used to enter stations to the tuner s preset memory in either the manual or automatic modes It is also used in Clearing the memory and entering the Sleep timer period Pq Clear The clear button is used to cancel tuning memory input or when clearing the unit s memories F3 FM Mode Press this button to select the receiving mode for FM stations Stereo M ono Auto RDS Display When a station transmitting RDS data is tuned press this button to view the tuning frequency PE RDS AF The button is used to search for stations transmitting a specific program that m
21. v d v ui 11 01 98 13 01 El Information display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver Refer to the separate diagram for a complete explanation of the FL display E Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed El AM FM Tuner Mode Selection Press this button once to select the tuner Press it again to switch between FM MW and LW E CD Press this button to select the CD player H Tape1 Monitor Press this button to select Tape One as the input source A red LED above the button will illuminate to indicate that the Tape Monitor has been selected 3 Tape 2 Press this button to select Tape 2 Video Sources Press any of these buttons to select a video input source E Aux Press this button to select the source connected to the front panel Aux jacks E Multiroom Audio Select Press this button to turn on the feed to the remote zone The remote zone will stay on after the main power switch is turned off until itis switched off by the remote room control or by pressing this button again I Display Press this button to turn off the front panel FL display The DISP indicator will illuminate to remind you that the unit is still turned on fil OSD On Screen Display Press the button brie
22. 1 Video In VCR 2 Video In e LD Video In 9 VCR 1 Video Out 8 VCR 2 S Video Out ELD S Video In 3 VCR 1 S Video Out W VCR 2 S Video In B LD Digital In d VCR 1 S Video In M TV Audio In TV Monitor Video Out A VCR 2 Audio Out M TV Video In TV Monitor S Video Out AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Remote Control Use Learn Main Power Source Selection Source Power Surround Mode Selection Q Main Volume TV Volume Mute Transport Controls Tune Search amp Fast Forward Channel Skip Disc Deck Ant D Number Keys D P Scan D Memo Delay D Menu Controls DP Select Screen Display Panel Display 3 Test Noise Speaker Select Level Adjust Sending LED Learn LED RDS PTY RDS AF Side 5 Learning Sending Use Learn Source Power Main Power OFF ON OFF TV ON THX DO PjL OO3ST MOVIE o g o MATRIX HALL 5 e 5 2 N Aa og S gt c x kel 3 w 3 z CO r4 AM FM AF CLEAR EIER CD CHANNEU SKIP e DISC Tapelmon DECK ANT TUNE SEARCH Tape e eect REC SCREEN SPEAKER A vo DISPLAY PANEL TEST ADJUST DISPLAY NOISE w W M
23. 11 01 98 13 01 Side 27 The following functions of the AVR80 may be controlled through the Menu Control System INPUT SELECTION After reaching the INPUT SELECTORmenu Figure 13 use the arrow keys on the remote to select the desired input Remember that when a split listening session is desired select the VIDE source first followed by the AUDIO source To use the Tape Monitor press the down arrow button w gp to move the on screen cursor Use the lt q and gt arrow buttons to tum the Tape Monitor On or Off RECORD OUT SELECTION After reaching the REC OUT SELECTOR menu Figure 14 use the navigational arrow keys to select the record source for either TAPE 10rVCR 1 Notethatif the current main input SOURCE is chosen two more lines will appear on the screen to remind you which audio and video sources are selected Figure 15 The RECORD OUT SELECTION effects the same as the Copy Pushbuttons pA px on the front panel On Screen Display 21 SURROUND MODE After reaching the SURROUND MODE menu Figure 16 use the navigational arrows to select the desired mode When a mode is selected that uses the surround channels you may change the rear channel DELAY TIME at this menu REC OUT SELECTOR gt TAPE SOURCEX VCRL SOURCE TEST TONE Atthis menu you may adjust the speaker output levels For information on this procedure refer to the System Configuration section of this Manual page 18 AUDIO
24. AIN AVR 8 RDS harnjan kardon AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 6 gt Table of Contents Introduction orrs crisci a aaan 1 Features a anan Aetas ens 1 Safety Information isses Unpacking and Installation 3 Conventions scenic NG a ee es 3 Front Panel Controls aaa aaa ai ANAA ga AA 4 Front Panel Information Display 5 Rear Panel Audio amp Systems Connections 6 Rear Panel Video Connections 7 Remote Control Functions 8 9 Installation Set Up and Configuration 10 12 Remote Control Programming and Operation 13 14 System Configuration csse 15 18 Basic Operation 5 rk kaa a AAN 19 24 Source Selection a 19 Volume Control a 19 Surround Mode Sdection 19 TVAuto Function sess 20 Tuner Operation 20 22 RDS Operation cece 23 24 On Screen Display 25 27 Advanced Functions cesses 28 31 Audio Tape Dubbing 28 Video Dubbing sse 28 Audio Video Simulcast Recording 28 29 Delay Time Adjust ani 29 Direct Digital Decoding 29 30 6 Channel Direct Operation 30 Surround Mode Chart suus 3l Multiroom Operation 32 34 Troubleshooting Chart a 35 NGU ReSeb
25. AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 1 e Harman Kardon AVR80 Audio Video Receiver MULTI od op V MODE A PeScan Treble C 500 OOO ce Max Min Max Mode DISP S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Owner s Manual harman kardon AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 2 z AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 3 f Front Panel harman kardon A80 nen TV LD VCR 12 AUX Fem wend rues srenen m Tm i IP RU 1L om Eres TGR PROTEST EVE RT RE RR RE OGC AUTO MEMO P SCAN TAPE COPY ise VCR vcR2 Aw MULTI DISP OSD Dely W MODE A v ie fele Ot VIDEO 666 I AUDIO R El Information display Delay PR VCR 1 Copy El Remote Sensor Window E Mode El Memo El AM FM Tuner Mode Selection E Preset Tuning E Clear B cD IE P Scan Hj FM Mode El Tapel Monitor E Tune RDS Display O Tape2 Mute E RDS Alternate Frequency Video Sources Volume Control BJ RDS Program Type Search Bl Aux Power E Bass E Multiroom Audio Select E Headphone J ack El Treble E Display Bl 6 Channel Direct EB Balance lli OSD On Screen Display Tapel Copy ER Front Panel Inputs Information Display VISUAL TV LD VCR 12 AUX test memo auto runen STEREO CH 71 1 OGT d U wv ki Fe LI LUA L 5 STEREO THX CINEMA PRO LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO Visual Indicators Volume Indication Test Tu
26. CORD IN jacks on the recorder to the OUT jacks eo 3 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals 4 Connect an FMantenna to the FM 75 ohm connection The FM antenna may be an extemal roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection 5 Connect the front center and surround speaker outputs 09 6 to the respective speakers To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we suggest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and this receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine multi strand copper with a gauge of 14 or larger Remember that in specifying cable the lower the number the thicker the cable Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equiva
27. ENU press the lt q or p gt buttons f until the desired mode name appears on the screen Press w twice until the gt cursor isnextto RETURN TO MAIN MENU and press SELECT At the main menu select MENU OFF and press SELECT to exit the menus Adifferent mode may be selected for audio and video sources Once a mode has been selected it will be attached to those sources in memory Thus you may select THX CINEMA asthe mode for video and HALL SURROUND for audio After the initial selections are made the unit will automatically return to your preferred mode for each type of input whenever it is chosen TV Auto Function With the increasing sophistication of today s home entertainment systems it often takes numerous remote controls to tum a system on This receiver s unique TV Auto feature simplifies that task and greatly reduces the actions needed to bring your entire system to life Side 20 Basic Operation 20 If a video feed is connected to the TV VIDEO IN jack y during the installation that signal is used to trigger system turn on Even when the receiver is turned off the presence of an video signal at the TV VIDEO jack will automatically cause the receiver to turn on As long as the signal is present the receiver will remain on When the TV or other source is turned off the receiver will automatically retum to a standby off mode within five minutes Note that if the receiver is tumed on au
28. Learning indicator has illuminated While continuing to press the Power On button press and hold the Power Off button until the Learn indicator goes off for about 3 seconds It will then blink twice Then release the two buttons This indicates that the memory has been cleared of any user programmed commands and that the original commands have been restored Slide the Use Learn switch back to the Use position to reum the remote to normal operation AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 When all audio video and system connections have been made there are a few configuration adjustments to be made Afew minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multi channel home theater system can havea noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced For Home THX operation it is recommended that the speakers carry the certification mark of Lucasfilm Ltd s Home THX Division However with careful selection and placement the AVR 80 will deliver accurate reproduction with any high quality speakers No matter which type or brand of speakers are used the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left center and right speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mis matched front channel s
29. M station is broadcasting in stereo Volume indication The last two indicators on the information display indicate the volume level Note that OdB is the reference level not an indication that there is no output Q Tuner Frequency Indication When the tuner is in use the main Information Display will show the preset channel number if any the frequency band and the station frequency Indicators at the right side ofthe display show kHz when an LW or AM station is tuned or MHz when an FM station is tuned 5 Main Information Display This ten digit display shows messages relating to the status input Source surround mode tuner volume level or other aspects of the unit s operation Multi This indicator signifies that the AVR 80 is sending a program source to a remote room location Note that it may be illuminated even when the unit is off in the main listening room signifying that operation continues at another location When a remote command is being received via the Multi IR connection this indicator will flash Mode Status These indicators display the currently selected surround mode QD DISP This indicator lights when the FL display has been turned off using the Display button fi to remind you that the unit is still turned on 4 Copy Indicators The TAPE COPY indicator lights when an input other than the current source has been selected to copy Tapel The COPY1 VCR indicator si
30. N TO MAIN MENU Figure 2 SET UP MENU 2 MULTI RM VOL 2VARIABLE FIXED SET LEVEL XXdB SET UP LOCK LOCK UNLOCK RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 3 TEST TONE m Z O m 77 I Figure 4 AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 14 When you have made a volume selection press w lt a to move to the next option Note that the gt cursor should pointto SET UP LOCK 15 This option enables you to lock the settings at the SET UP MENU 1 This makes it difficult for someone to inadvertently change the settings by causing the word LOC K to appear at the top of SET UP MENU 1 Before any further changes are made the user must first go to SET UP MENU 2and unlock the system Press the or gt buttons to choose one of these options LOCK Choose this option to lock the settings as described above UNLOCK Choose this option to unlock the settings and enable them to be changed without going to this menu 16 When you have made your choice press w and then SELECT to retum to the main menu At this point the output levels for all channels will be set to a reference so that the sound level is the same from each speaker This compensates for the differences between the speakers used and the distance each speaker is from your listening position At this point you may wish to adjust the rear channel delay time See the Advanced
31. Out Connect this jack to the S video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view S video sources selected by the receiver s video switcher m Z a m v I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 D Use Learn This switch selects the operation mode of the remote control Slide it to the left for normal operation Slide it to the right when the remote is being programmed Main Power Press these buttons to turn the unit on or off Source Selection Pressing one of these buttons selects the input source that will be listened to through the receiver When a source is selected the remote s transport and numeric number buttons will also transmit the commands needed to control that machine Source Power Press these buttons to control power for the last Source device selected This is effective only for devices with remoteable power not TU930 HD730 fortapes only with input Tape 1 Monitor unless programmed otherwise Surround Mode Selection Press one of these buttons to select a surround mode for the current listening session Q Main Volume These buttons control the unit s volume Note that all channels are controlled simultaneously TV Volume These buttons adjust the volume for TV using the remote control codes programmed into the remote for a TV set or cable box These buttons control the TV set only regardless of which source is selected This enables you to control
32. R Figure 9 m Z a r 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 Input Selection When the source input is changed this message will appear Figure The top line is the audio input source the bottom line is the video input source Remember when choosing an input select the video source first and then the audio source if a split input simulcast listening session is desired Note that when the TAPE COPY function is engaged the AUDIO sourceis displayed in reverse video Tape Copy Input Selection When an input is selected for either TAPE Lor VCR1 record source by the front buttons Eg px the choices appear asa message with the TAPE information on the top line and the VCR1 information on the bottom line Figure 8 Surround Output Levels To obtain a status screen with the outputs for each individual channel press the SPEAKER button on the remote A summary will appear for ten seconds Figure 9 Master Volume When the volume is changed a horizontal scale will briefly appear at the bottom of the screen with the volume level Figure 10 Mute When the unit is placed in audio mute the word MUTE will appear in the upper right comer of the screen as a reminder that the volume has been cut Figure 11 Side 26 On Screen Display 26 On Screen Display Function If you do not wish to have the on screen displays appear press the SCREEN DISPLAY button on the
33. U use the navigational arrow buttons on the remote to exit from the main system The AVR80 is now configured for multi room operation Operation Multi room operation is simple and it may be controlled from either the main listening room where the AVR80 is located or from a remote room where an IR receiver or AudioAccess keypad has been installed Main Room Operation In this option the remote room feed is controlled from the main listening room using the AVR80 s front panel controls 4 MULTI ROOM SELECTOR SELECTED TUNER TV CD LD TAPELI VCR 1 OFF TAPEZ VCRe2 AUX RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 17 TURN MULTI ZONE OFF USERS MAY BE LISTENING IN OTHER ROOMS PRESS AGAIN TO PROCEED OR CLEAR TO CANCEL Figure 18 m Z a m 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 To activate the remote room feed press the MULTI button on the front panel E This will send the signal of the AVR80 s currently selected input source to the remote room at the volume level established in SET UP MENU a The MULT I indicator on the front panel display will flash to indicate that the multiroom system is turned on in the variable mode and that Source Linking isin effect With Source Link any change to the AVR80 s input selection will also change the feed to the remote room locations If the input source is changed from the remote room the M ULT I indicator will remain lit b
34. Using the PRE OUT jacks 09 connections may be made to external power amplifiers To make these connections remove the jumpers between PRE OUT and MAIN IN and save them for future use Connect the PRE OUT of the channels to be connected to extemal amplifiers to that amplifier s inputs Volume will still be controlled by this receiver When an extemal amplifier is used for the front channds this receiver s rear channel outputs and one passive non powered subwoofer may be connected to this unit s internal amplifier for higher power output To make these connections follow the diagrams on this page Using short RCA to RCAjumpers connect the left and right SURR PRE OUT jacks to the left and right FRONT MAIN IN jacks Asubwoofer may be connected by connecting the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the CENTER MAIN IN If these connections are used changes must be made to the speaker outputs Connect the left and right surround speakers to the speaker terminals labeled FRONT and the passive subwoofer to the speaker terminals labeled CENTER NOTE When external power amplifiers are used the center channel speakers should receive at least as much amplifier power as the front left and right speakers 12 AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets They may be used to power accessory devices but they should not be used with high current draw equipment such as power amplifiers not more than 50 Wat
35. as been successfully captured NOTE If both LEDs flash during a programming operation it indicates that the remote s memory is full or that the remote codes from the transmitting remote are not compatible with the unit s signal format 6 Continue to program any additional remote commands required using steps 2 through 5 When you have finished programming the remote slide the Use Learn switch to the left so that itis in the Use position 4 Clearing the Remote Memory In normal operation codes for a new device may be programmed over the codes that have been previously programmed into the remote It is also possible to clear the memory for individual keys or for the entire remote When a memory position is cleared the remote will return to the original factory preset command To clear the memory for a specific individual key location put the Use Learn switch in the Learn position Press the Main Power Off button and the button to be cleared at the same time Both the Sending and Learning indicators will light momentarily When the lights go out the memory has been cleared of the user programmed code and retumed to the factory preset Return the Use Learn switch to the Use position when you are finished To clear the remote s entire memory and retum all keys to their factory preset commands first put the Use Learn switch in the Learn position Then press the Main Power On button and confirm that the
36. ay offer better reception than the currently tuned station PE RDS PTY Press this button to view the programme type PTY when an RDS station is tuned It is also used to initiate a search for RDS stations transmitting a specific programme type EM Bass This knob adjusts the tone of low frequency sounds Tum itto the right to boost bass frequencies or to the left to cut bass frequencies Ei Treble This knob adjusts the tone of high frequency sounds Tum to it the right to boost high frequencies or to the left to cut high frequencies ky Balance This knob adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers EH Front Panel Inputs Audio or Video sources connected to these jacks may be selected by pressing the Aux button EJ AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 5 gt Front Panel Information Display Q Visual Indicator These indicators display which Video source is being fed to the video monitor output Test This indicator flashes when the output levels are being set using the built in test signal generator Q Memo This indicator flashes when the Memo button is pressed when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory 0 Auto This indicator signifies that the Automatic Receiving mode Stereo Mono is in use for FM broadcasts Q Tuned This indicator lights when an AM or FM station is properly tuned and locked Q Stereo This indicator lights when an F
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38. ceiver is ready for operation Note that some controls are duplicated on both the front panel and the remote control while others appear on one or the other but not both Totum the unit on press either the Power button on the front pand E or Main Power ON on the emote When power is turned on the receiver will retum to the input source in use when the unit was last turned on The front panel display will also illuminate to provide status indicators of the unit s operation Source Selection To select or change the input source press one of the Source buttons on the front panel RIZED or one of the Source buttons on the remote To listen to one source while you watch another first select the video source LD TV VCR1 VCR2 or Aux and then select the desired audio source AM FM CD Tape 1 Tape 2 The audio source will be displayed on the Information Display while the video source will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Fluorescent Display next to the word VISUAL For change between analog and digital LD input press the source button LD on the front FA or on the remote for 3 seconds Side 19 Basic Operation 19 Volume Control The AVR80 s volume is controlled using either the front panel knob E or the Main Volume buttons on the remote NOTE Unlike conventional mechanically driven volume controls this receiver s volume is set using digital devices This means that the
39. cursor is pointing to GO TO SET UP MENU 2 Press SELECT 6 When SET UP MENU 2 Figure 3 appears the gt cursor will be pointing toMULTI RM VOL Usethe qorp buttons on the remote to select one of the following choices a If the remote room is equipped with a remote receiver only volume control will be performed by the AVR 80 using a remote control in the second room For this type of control select the VARIABLE option b If the volume control in the remote room will be controlled by the amplifier in the remote room or if a specialized amplifier such as the AudioAccess AVX 603 will be used select FIXED 7 After making a selection press the wr button once so that the gt cursor is next to SET LEVEL Side 33 Multiroom Operation 33 8 Us the lt q or gt buttons ga on the remote to establish a volume level for turn on or constant level as determined by the previous selection a If VARIABLE volume has been selected this setting will determine the volume level for the remote room each time it is tumed on b If FIXED volume has been selected this level will be the constant volume level at the remote room location unless a local volume control is installed Set the level as close to 0 dB as possible without distorting the output signal 9 When the level has been entered press the w button so that the gt cursor is pointing to RETURN TO MAIN MENUand press SELECT 10 Athe MAIN MEN
40. dB 40dB THz 80kHz 30 amps Unmeasurable 16psec 40 Wsec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Alternate Channel Selectivity 300kHz Image Rejection AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity 18kHz Video Section Television Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response S N General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimension Max Wath Height Depth Weight 87 5 108 0MHz THF 1 3 yV13 5dBf Mono Stereo 76 68dB Mono Stereo 0 2 0 5 1 kHz 40dB 55dB 98MHz 70dB 531 1602 152 282kHz 50dB Loop 500V MW 1500piV LW 1kHz 30 Mod 0 5 70dB PAL NTSC SECAM 1Vp p 750hms 1Vp p 750hms 10Hz to 8MHz 3dB 65dB AC 230V 50Hz 54Widle 700W maximum 440 mm 174 inches 160 mm 6 4 inches 459 mm 18 inches 15 kg 31 lbs All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1 037 877 Dolby Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Pro Logic the double D symbol and AC 3 are registered trademarks of Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd U S patent numbers 5 043 970 5 189 703 and 5 222 059 Foreign patents pending THX and Home THX are registered trademarks of Lu
41. e RDS PTY button Er again until the desired PTY is shown in the display a When PTY selection is made using the RDS PTY button only the selection uses the PTY Group shown in Table 1 b To select a specific PTY type directly use the numeric buttons on the remote control B to select the programme type corresponding to the numbered choices in Table 1 3 Once the desired PTY group or type has been selected press the Tune Up Down buttons on the front panel or remote control iA while the PTY indication is blinking within 5 seconds The PTY Auto search will start and the tuner will stop at the next station broadcasting RDS PTY information corresponding to the selected choice 4 To advance to the next RDS station with the desired PTY press the Tune Up Down button again within 5 seconds 4 AF Auto Search Aunique feature of the RDS system is its ability to find a station with identical programming automatically This feature is particularly useful when listening to a national radio station where the same program is broadcast from a number of transmitters To search for Altemate Frequencies follow these steps 1 Tune the receiver to the desired station using the Tune Up Down buttons BO 2 Press the RDS AF button on the front pand or remote control py a twice within 1 second 3 The tuner will automatically search for stations broadcasting the same program When these stations are received the fron
42. e Keys Many of the buttons on the remote control that may be user programmed to new functions to operate virtually any component in your system Ten CANNOT be programmed with a new code as they control high level functions These keys are Main Power ON Main Power OFF and the eight source input keys TV LD VCR 1 VCR2 TUNER CD TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 Programmable keys are divided into two groups Some keys may be programmed with a separate function for each of the inputs Thus these keys may change their code when the input source is changed i e The Play key may transmit a different code when CD is selected as opposed to when VCR is selected The keys that may be programmed with multiple codes are the following All Numeric Keys 0 9 Forward Play i Source Power On Reverse Play a Source Power Off Stop WH Disc Deck Record Disc Deck Pause Channel Skip me TV Volume Up A Channel Skip e TV Volume Down W Tune Search a Memo Tune Search ai P Scan m 2 O m 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 Side 14 Remote Control Programming amp Operation Another group of keys may only be programmed with one remote code The code contained in these keys remains the same regardless of the source selection WARNING These keys transmit codes that are vital to the operation of the product It is not recommended that they be programmed with altemative codes as it may
43. e for a few seconds After clearing the memory it will be necessary to re establish all system configuration information and tuner presets Ifthe system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electrostatic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If a reset does not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot m Z a m 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC Side 36 Technical Specifications 95 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 9 lt 0 0996 THD both channels driven into 8 Ohms Five Channel Surround Mode Continuous average power per channel FTC Front L amp R channels 85 Watts per channel from 20Hz 20KHz 9 lt 0 1596 THD both channels driven into 8 Ohms Center channel 85 Watts from 20Hz 20kHz 9 lt 0 1596 THD driven into 8 Ohms Surround channels 60 Watts per channel from 40Hz 20kHz lt 0 1596 THD both channels driven into 8 Ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear Front Main In Center Main In Surround Main In Signal to Noise Rate IHF A Linear Dolby Surround Channel Separation Frequency Response 1W 0 3dB High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Rise Time Slew Rate 220mV 50 Kohms 1 5 W20 Kohms 1 5 V 20 Kohms 1 0 V 20 Kohms 95
44. e front and surround channels follow these steps 1 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the front speakers in meters 2 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the surround speakers 3 Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers and add 5 Multiply the result with 3 the resulting number is the ideal delay time in ms for your room For example if the front speakers are 7 m away and the surround speakers are 2m away the formula will be 7 2 5 x3 30 Thus the correct delay time in this room would be 30ms NOTE The delay time may only be adjusted in certain modes Ifthe delay time needs to be changed it may be increased by pressing the DELAY button p on the front panel The delay time will be briefly displayed on the video menus as well as the front panel In addition to the use of the delay time formula itis a good idea to understand the features of each of the AVR80 s surround modes when entering delay time The chart on a following page provides an explanation of the suggested for each mode The chart also contains the delay time limits for each of the modes 4 Direct Digital Decoding The AVR80 s digital signal processing uses sophisticated microprocessors and advanced digital audio engines that manipulate sound in the digital domain In order to work with sound these circuits must first convert the incomin
45. e in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need Tepair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag Ifyou do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials ata local recycling center Important Fuse and Plug Information This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows 1 Remove fuse cover and fuse 2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5AAS T A or BSI approved type 3 Refit the fuse cover If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place Side 3 Safety Information 3 Ifthe mains plug contains a fuse this should have a value of 5A Ifa plug without a fuseis used the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5A NOTE The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere How to Connect a Plug The wires in the
46. e made via a line level audio connection from the receiver S jack to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier Ifa passive subwoofer is used the connection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connected to the subwoofer speakers If Your system has two subwoofers as with many THX systems connect the jack with a so called Y cable to a Stereo power amplifier powering both subwoofers 7 If an outboard multichannel digital audio adapter is used connect the six outputs of the adapter to the 6 CH Direct Input inputs 11 Video Input and Output Connections Video connections are made in a similar fashion to those for audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect video cables is recommended to preserve signal quality 1 Connect the VCR s audio video and S Video OUT jacksto the VCR IN jacks FXCSEIEIFIIB on the rear panel The audio video and S video INjacks on the VCR should be connected to the VCR OUT jacks ED IMLS on the AVR 80 2 Connect the audio video and S video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter television set or any Audio Video source to the Tv jacks MMe 3 Connect the audio video and S video outputs of a Laser Disc player to the LD jacks BAL If your LD player has a coax digital output for 44 1kHz PCM audio you will obtain higher sound quality by connecting that output to the LD Digital In jack E 4 Connect the TV
47. e may be performed by pressing the TAPE 1 COPY button py on the front panel At the first press of the button a status display will appear on both the front panel display and the on screen video menus Figure 8 to remind you which input is being routed to the TAPE 1 outputs If SOURCE is displayed as record input the currently selected input isrecordedto both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 Side 28 Advanced Features 28 To record a source other than the current input press the TAPE1 COPY button to change the TAPE 1 record source in the following order SOURCE gt FM AM TUNER gt CD gt TAPE 2 gt SOURCE NOTE Fundamentally the control system is programmed to prevent recording from a machine onto itself That s why TAPE 1 will not appear in the TAPE COPY selection list Press the button until the input you wish to record appears You may now change the main listening input without fear of disturbing the recording as long asthe unit s power remains on NOTE It is not possible to select one of the video inputs VCR 1 VCR2 LD AUX asa direct recording source To make an audio recording of these sources select one as the main input source and then use the TAPE COPY button pA to select SOURCE Input sources for being recorded to TAPE 1 may also be selected using the REC OUT SELECTOROf the on screen video menu system Follow the instructions in this Manual page 28 Video Copy Video Copy is similar to that for a
48. e selection of FM stations using station and network names rather than broadcast frequencies Additional RDS functions include the ability to search for programme types or to find stations with a specific programme type that have a stronger signal Programme Service Display When a receiver is tuned to an FM station that is transmitting RDS data the front panel information display will automatically show the programme service network or station name in place of the typical display of the station s broadcast frequency To display the frequency press the front panel RDS DISP button pg Programme Type PTY Display The RDS system categorizes programmes according to their genre into different programme type PTY groups To display the programme type information of the current station simply press the RDS PTY button on either the remote control or the front panel pr Please note that many Stations don t broadcast PTY codes yet Then N O NE is indicated Side 23 gt Basic Operation 23 PTY Auto Search Your receiver is equipped to automatically search for stations transmitting any of the fifteen different programme types To search for a PTY follow these steps 1 Press the RDS PTY button on either the front panel or the remote The current station s PTY will be displayed or the currently selected PTY group will be displayed if no station or RDS data is present 2 To change to a new PTY type press th
49. ere eate wen ere ARA 35 Technical Specifications a 36 AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 1 Congratulations With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR80 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR80 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections In addition the AVR80 has the flexibility to expand to serve as the heart of a multiroom audio system and the capability for use with digital multichannel audio systems While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR80 to make all of this happen hook up and operation are simple Color keyed connections a comprehensive remote control and on screen menus make the AVR 80 easy to use To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensure that connections to speakers source playback units and other external devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent leaming the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR80 is able to deliver Ifyou have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best local source of information Introduction 1 Description and Features The AVR80 is a full featured A V receiver incorporatin
50. fly to display a system status report on your video screen Press and hold the button to change the video standard fF Delay Press this button to increase the delay to the rear surround channels Side 4 Front Panel Controls 4 E Mode Press these buttons to scroll up A or down w through the list of available surround modes J P Set Press these buttons to manually scroll up A or down wW through the stations programmed into the receiver s preset memory H P Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the FM or AM stations preset into the receiver s memory Press the button again to Stop the scan when the tuner is at the desired station I Tune Press these buttons to manually or automatically scan up A or down w through the FM LW or AM bands Mute Press this button to cut the output to the speakers Press it again to return to the previous volume level IE Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume Note that approximately two revolutions of the knob are required to go from no output to maximum volume KE Power Press this button to turn the unit on or off NOTE When the Power Switch is in the OFF position the unit is in a Standby condition and is NOT disconnected from the AC mains supply Ei Headphone J ack Plug standard stereo headphones into this jack for private listening NOTE When the headphones are in use
51. g m RDS Programme Information m Complete Multiroom control with optional wall mounted keypads m Direct Digital Input from LD m Preamp output Amplifier input of ALL channels permits ease of expansion m Six Channel Direct inputs for use with discrete digital audio adapters m Z 2 r n I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR80 has been designed for use with 220 240 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit Ifyou have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific modd or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open The Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabine
52. g analog audio input to a digital signal After processing the digital audio signal must be converted back to analog for volume control and amplification While the digital to analog D A and analog to digital A D circuits in the AVR80 are high quality any time an audio signal is digitized or reconstructed to analog there is the possibility of quality loss Thus the Direct Digital input of the AVR 80 helps you to avoid un needed A D and D Aconversion at least in Surround modes from any laser disc player equipped with a coaxial digital output If your player has this type of output connect the LD player to the AVR80 with a high quality digital interconnect 110 ohm cable with RCA plugs The connection should be made to the LD DIGITAL IN jack pj on the rear panel m 2 O r 77 I AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 I v d v Z ui Once this connection is made the AVR80 will accept the digital output directly from your LD or CD player no matter if any Surround mode is selected or pure Stereo mode To select the direct digital input press the LD button ka and hold it for three seconds This means that audio signals will remain in their pure digital state until after all surround processing or after the only D A conversion in Stereo mode has taken place NOTE This connection is for standard two channel 44 1 kHz PCM digital audio as provided by LD or CD machines It is NOT an input for multichannd digi
53. g a wide variety of listening options In addition to standard Dolby Pro Logic processing the AVR 80 uses Twin Digital Signal Processors to provide Home THX Cinema and five other surround modes Future expansion capability enables upgrades to 5 1 digital audio systems such as AC 3 through the use of an optional external adapter Atotal of five audio video inputs each with both composite and S video as well as three additional audio only inputs are selected through a leaming remote control and an easy to read front panel display or on screen graphics through a TVmonitor Dubbing and tape outputs are available and multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection The AVR80 s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon High Current design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection For the audio purist the AVR80 may be connected directly to the digital output of an LD player avoiding excessive D A conversion steps Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver over forty years ago With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs the AVR80 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon Twin DSP processors for precise surround decoding Dolby ProLogic Home THX Cinema Dolby 3 Stereo and four other surround modes m On screen menu displays m Learning remote control m Composite and S video switchin
54. gnifies that the input to VCR 1 is other than the currently selected source D P Scan This indicator flashes when the stations programmed into the tuner memory are being automatically reviewed 9 Auto Memo This indicator flashes when the tuner is automatically scanning for stations and entering them into the preset memory Signal Level Indication This is a visual indication of the strength of a radio station signal The more bars visible the stronger the station m Z a m v I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 Side 6 Rear Panel Audio and System Connections Q FM Antenna Connect an indoor or external FM antenna to these terminals AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna 9 Tape 1 Out Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an 3 head audio recorder Tape 1 In Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of the same audio recorder 3 Tape 2 Out Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of a second audio recorder Tape 2 In Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of a second audio recorder CD IN Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer Front R Connect these terminals to the front right speaker Front L
55. he tuner s memory as CH 1 The MEMO and AUTO MEMO D indicators will flash The display will show increasing frequencies to indicate that the auto scan is in progress 4 Fach time the tuner finds a station the scanning will pause and the station will be played for five seconds During this time you have the following options a To enter the station in the next open memory position no action is needed After five seconds the tuner will enter the station and the preset number will be visible at the far left side of the main information display b The frequency band may be changed by pressing the FM AM button HO Basic Operation 21 c If the tuner is scanning FM stations the MODE may be changed from AUTO to mono by pressing the FM MODE button pag d If you do not wish to enter the current station into the preset memory press the TUNE button ia amp on the front pand or remote 5 After the desired action is completed or five seconds elapse the tuner scan will continue The operation will stop automatically when all 30 preset positions are filled or when both frequency bands have been completely tuned whichever comes first To stop the automatic preset process at any time press the CLEAR button pig or any input selection button Manual Tuner Preset Stations may be manually entered into the tuner s memory in any order Manual entry is performed from the remote control only 1 Tune to the desired
56. ing to programs using an external adapter press the 6 C H DIRECT button pi on the front panel All surround processing will be disabled when 6 Channel Direct is in use as none is required with discrete audio signals Volume is controlled in the normal fashion NOTE Audio reproduced from the 6 Channel Direct inputs may not be recorded via the AVR80 AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 31 P Advanced Features 31 m 2 O m 77 I Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY PROLOGIC Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for surround sound decoding It uses information 15 ms 30ms encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct channels Initial Setting 20 ms Left Center Right and Surround Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround DTS Stereo UltraStereo or other Surround logos Surround encoded programs include videocassette and LD movies TV and cable programs radio programs and audio CDs Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some source material that does not carry surround encoding THX CINEMA THX Cinema is a patented process developed by Lucasfilm Ltd as an enhancement 15 ms 30ms to surround processing It includes additional enhancements that greatly improve Initial Setting 20 ms the spectral and spatial realism of motion pictures that are recorded with the same usual surround encoding as
57. ions broadcasting in stereo will be received in stereo You may note stereo broadcasts by observing that the STEREO indicator will illuminate When the FM Mode button py is pressed until the AUT 0 light goes out all stations will be received in a monaural mode regardless of the method of transmission NOTE When a station is broadcasting in stereo but has a weak signal level the reproduction may not be acceptable In this case select the Auto Off mode as monaural reception is less susceptible to noise in weak reception areas Tuner Presets There are thirty preset positions that may be used to store your favorite stations in any order These may be used to memorize both the station s frequency reception mode and a name Stations may be preset automatically or manually and then recalled in a variety of ways AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 21 Automatic Station Preset Selection This process automatically scans the AM and FM bands and enters all stations with proper signal strength into the memory To automatically preset the tuner s memory follow these steps 1 Select the tuner as the unit s input by pressing the AM FM button EJ 9 2 Using the TUNE I buttons select the first station you wish to preset at the lowend of the AM or FM band 3 Start the automatic tuning preset by simultaneously pressing MEMO and TUNE A 0n the front panel pd fa The station tuned in step 2 will be entered into t
58. is manual NOTE Once a program has been encoded with surround information it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing number of made for television programs sports broadcasts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound You may obtain a list of these programs and discs from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp Woothon Bassett Wiltshire SM 80 England Surround modes may be selected in one of three ways From the front panel use the Mode A or Mode w buttons E to scroll through the list of modes The selected mode will appear in large letters in the front panel display and in a two line reminder on the video screen Once the selection is made the mode will continue to appear in a smaller indictor at the bottom of the front panel display From the remote modes may he selected by simply pressing the button that corresponds to the desired mode m Z a m 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 Modes may also be selected using the on screen display Press SELECT on the remote to display the MAIN MENU Then press w p twice so that the on screen cursor is next to SURROUND MODE Press SELECT again to move to the next menu Atthe SURROUND MODE M
59. l Setting 20 ms MONO This mode is intended for use with old music or movies televisions shows and other No Surround Channels programs that have only monaural sound track All sound will be reproduced through the center channel speaker if installed If there is no center channel speaker monaural sound is reproduced from the front left and right speakers STEREO This mode tums off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right No Surround Channels channel presentation of two channel stereo programs 4 AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 The AVR80 is unique among NV receivers in that it is equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multiroom operation with accessories as simple as a remote IR sensor or as sophisticated as a specialized extemal amplifier and a special version of the world famous AudioAccess wall mounted keypad controls Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially trained installer it is possible for the average do it yourself hobbyist to install a simple remote room system For additional information on using the AVR80 in multiroom installations we suggest that you contact your dealer or custom installer Installation The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR80 s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be c
60. l be skipped When the desired station is reached press P SCAN H or CLEAR FH Clearing Preset Stations Once stations are programmed into the preset memories it is possible to remove them individually or as a group To remove a single station from the memory 1 Recall the station by pressing the buttons on the remote corresponding to the station s memory location 2 Press the MEMO button Ef or D and observe that the MEMO indicator will blink 3 Whilethe indicator is blinking press the CLEAR button pg not the CLEAR button on the remote within five seconds The word CLE AR will show briefly to confirm that the memory position has been cleared To clear all memory locations the volume level and surround mode memories 1 Press the MEMO button M and the CLEAR button pi B9 at the same time for some seconds until CLEAR MEMO appears on the display NOTE When a complete memory clear is performed the AVR80 will tum off as part of the process After clearing the memory it is necessary to reset all stations and set up parameters AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 RDS Operation Nowin usein many countries RDS Radio Data System is a means of transmitting station call signs or network identification a description of the station s programming indication of national regional or local programmes and others using hidden space in the FM signal Your new receiver is equipped with RDS to assist in th
61. layback equipment it is also possible to control the functions of those units via the second room remote Consult with your dealer or custom installer for additional information on this type of installation When the remote room is controlling the AVR80 via the IR link the MULTI indicator on the AVR80 s front panel will remain constantly lit NOTE Whenever the AVR80 isin a multiroom mode the MUL TI indicator will flash briefly whenever a command is transmitted by the remote room location and received by the AVR80 The AVR80 may also be remoted by a keypad from Audio Access Therefore connect the keypad interface to jack 9 on the AVR80 s rear side AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM No front panel lights when power switch is pressed Side 35 gt Troubleshooting 35 CAUSE No AC Power SOLUTION Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound or picture Intermittent input connections MUTE ison Volume control is down Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure Press MUTE button Tum up volume control No sound from surround or center speakers Incorrect surround mode Inputis monaural Incorrect configuration Select a mode other than Dolby 3 Stereo Stereo or Monaural Thereis no surround information from mono sources
62. lent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur One way to insure that cables will deliver a predictable level of performance is to use Home THX certified cables This certification assures that the cables have met a rigorous set of specifications designed for home theater applications Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or electrical contractor AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 11 gt Installation Set Up amp Configuration When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker Similary the Red wire should be connected to the like terminal on the AVR80 and speaker NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some manufacturers may vary from this configuration To assure proper phase and optimal performance consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker s manual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer 6 Connections to a subwoofer ar
63. ner Frequency Indication Memo Main Information Display Copy Indicators 0 Auto 9 Multi D P Scan Q Tuned Mode Status Auto Memo Q Stereo D DISP 9 Signal Level Indication AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 4 Rear Panel Audio and System Connections 3 ORE O ORE 006 00 AUDIO e e CQ zu SURR Ca g 8 Q s AC OUTLETS 230V_50 60H2 0002 00009 B SAES CENTER OOO EO E 0006000 OOOOO00 ODO 00000 FM Antenna O FrontL 9 AM Antenna Center Multi IR 9 Tape 1 Out Surround R Multi Out Tape 1 In Surround L Power Cable Tape 2 Out Subwoofer Pre Out Switched AC Outlet Tape 2 In Pre Outs D Unswitched AC Outlet 9 CD IN 9 6 Channel Direct Input Remote IR In Front R Q Multi Room Interface Remote IR Out Rear Panel Video Connections e CENTER 007 80HMS 9 SUB WOOFER AC OUTLETS 230V 50 60Hz V veta N ZN SWITCHED UNSWTCHED 0006 Jo OOOO e OOOO0O00 SPEAKERS FA VCR 1 Audio In EI VCR 2 Audio In e TV S Video In EJ VCR 1 Audio Out HB VCR 2 Video Out 2 LD Audio In VCR
64. o RECORD IN jack of a second VCR VCR 2 Video In Connect this jack to the composite video PLAY OUT jack of a second VCR 4 VCR 2 S Video Out Connect this jack to the S video RECORD IN jack of a second VCR VCR 2 S Video In Connect this jack to the S video PLAY OUT jack of a second VCR M TV Audio In Connect the audio outputs of a TV cable converter or satellite receiver to these jacks y TV Video In Connect the composite video output of a TV cable converter or satellite receiver to this jack The signals received at this jack are also used to trigger the TV Auto On feature e TV S Video In Connect the S video output of a TV cable converter or satellite receiver to this jack 4 LD Audio In Connect the audio output of a laser disc player to these jacks e LD Video In Connect the composite video output of a laser disc player to this jack 4 BR LD S Video In Connect the S video output of a laser disc player to this jack LD Digital In Connect the coax digital output of a laser disc or CD player to this jack NOTE This connection is for standard two channel PCM audio DO NOT connect the modulated RF digital output used for multichannel AC 3 audio to this jack TV Monitor Video Out Connect this jack to the composite video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen control menus and output of the receiver s video switcher MW TV Monitor S Video
65. onnected to the AVR 80 via standard coaxial cable Plug the IR connection cable into the mini jack inside the Multi area in the middle of the AVR80 s rear panel If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation the REMOTE CONT OUT jack on the rear panel y should be connected to IR IN jack on the CD player or cassette deck This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions as well as the remote room input and volume Side 32 Multiroom Operation 32 NOTE All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a daisy chain Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain Audio Link Depending on the distance from the AVR 80 to the remote room two options are available The preferred method is to run high quality shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR80 s location to the remote room At the remote room connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier The amplifier will be connected to the room s speakers No volume control is required as the AVR80 and the remote IR link will provide that function At the AVR80 plug the audio interconnect cable into the MULTI OUT jacks at the top left corner of the AVR 90 s rear panel NOTE The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room 4 Asan
66. ote to change the level of the test noise so that it appears to be equal in level to the Front Left speaker 4 20 Press the SPEAKER button again and repeat the procedure for the Front Right Surround Right Surround Left and Subwoofer channels Each time use the ADJ UST A and ADJ UST w buttons on the remote to change the volume level so that all speakers match and press SPEAKER to move to the next channel NOTE This test also serves as an opportunity to verify that all speakers are properly connected If the sound from a speaker location does not match the location shown on the video and front pand displays tum the AVR80 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the speaker is connected to the correct output terminals 21 When all speakers appear to have an equal volume press the button on the remote to complete the procedure NOTE For a more accurate calibration of the speaker output levels perform the test outlined in steps 16 through 20 using a sound pressure level SPL meter For calibration to THX standards it is recommended that the output for each channel measure 75 dB C weighted slow on the meter CONGRATULATIONS You have completed a basic set up and you are now ready to enjoy the finest in home theater and music listening enjoyment AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Once the input speaker and antenna connections have been made and the system has been configured the re
67. peakers For the most accurate and exciting reproduction of bass frequencies a separate subwoofer should be used When THA Certified front channel speakers are used a separate subwoofer is mandatory as THX front and center speakers are not designed for extreme low frequencies Side 15 System Configuration 15 The AVR80 may be used with either conventional point source surround speakers or with THX Certified diffuse surround speakers No adjustment is needed to select the type of surround speaker used Speaker Placement For best imaging it is recommended that the center channel speaker be placed in line with the left and right speakers It should be placed above the center of TV monitor or rear screen projector with the speaker as close to the top of the screen as possible If possible adjust all front speakers to aim at ear height when seated in the listening position Once the center speaker is positioned adjust the height of the left and right speakers so the tweeter of those speakers is no more than 60cm off center from the tweeter on the center channel speaker Note that many THX Certified speakers must be placed vertically while others may be placed horizontally Consult the instruction manual accompanying your center speaker for the correct mounting position 4 Center Front Speaker kaa ES Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct Vie
68. r video screen Figure 1 5 Press the wr button five times until the on screen gt cursor is pointing to SETUP MENU AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 17 6 Press SELECT to move to the next screen SE T UP MENU 1 Figure 2 7 The first item to be set is the Center Channel Mode The on screen gt cursor will already point toward this option when you select the menu Press the orp buttons to choose one of these center channel options by moving the cursor LARGE Choose this option if you are using either a THX Certified speaker system with a subwoofer or large size full range center channel speaker SMALL Choose this option if the center speaker is small sized NONE Choose this option if you are not using a center channel speaker 8 When the center channel speaker selection is complete press the w button to move to the next option Note that the on screen gt cursor will move down to SUBWOOFER 9 Press the lt or p buttons gs to choose one of these options on Choose this option if a Subwoofer isinstalled getting its signal from subwoofer jack oF F Choose this option ifno Subwoofer is present 10 Press w lt once and then SELECT to move to SET UP MENU 2 to continue the set up procedure Press w twice and then SELECT if you prefer to retum to the MAIN MENU gt System Configuration 17 11 A SET UP MENU 2 Figure 3 you are able to establish settings for m
69. remote until S D OF F appears on the display Areminder message will appear on the screen for a few seconds Figure 12 and the displays will then be canceled until they are once again activated NOTE Additional display messages appear as a part of the Multiroom system These are described in the portion of this manual dealing with that topic Using The On Screen Menus for System Control Besides conveying status messages the on screen display system may also be used as a means of controlling the operation of the unit To operate the control system always start by pressing SELECT PB on the remote to bring up the Main Menu Figure 1 Then use the up down navigational arrow keys A and w D to move the cursor Press SELECT to choose a menu and then use the left right navigational arrow keys lt q and gt D to view the choices in that current option Finally when the desired choice appears press SELECT to enter the choice and return to the MAIN MENU To exit from the Menu Control System press w D until the on screen gt cursor ispointingto MENU OFF and press SELECT D 4 MASTER VOLUME WEEBBHEHERBEREREERERGE Figure 10 MUTE Figure 11 ON SCREEN DISPLAY oFF Figure 12 INPUT SELECTOR gt AUDIO LD VIDEO x LD TAPE MONITOR ON OFF RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 13 REC OUT SELECTOR gt TAPE TUNER VCRIL LD RETURN TO MAIN MENU Figure 14 AVR80 manual
70. sisthe current volume level Note that volume appears as a horizontal scale The OdB reference level is indicated by a solid block Ill if volume catches or exeeds it while volume levels below the current level are indicated by double vertical bars II Function Displays and Messages Once the On Screen Displays have been activated they appear when certain functions are performed from the front panel buttons or the remote control These messages are three line displays with the current function shown on the top line and information about the selection or choice on the bottom two lines The following function operation display screens are available Surround Mode and Delay When the surround mode is changed or the delay timing is adjusted this message will appear at the bottom of the video screen The top line is the surround mode the bottom line is the delay time for that mode Figure 6 Note that delay time will not be displayed in the MONAURAL STEREOor DOLBY 3 STEREO modes as these modes do not have rear channel information 4 AUDIO TUNER VIDEO VCRE TAPEL gt CD VCRI gt AUX MODE DOLBY PRO LOGIC MULTI ROOM TUNER MASTER VOLUME BEEP EERE RRR Figure 5 MODE gt THX CINEMA DELAY TIME 20msec Figure 6 FUNCTION SELECT AUDIO TUNER VIDEO VCRI Figure 7 COPY FUNCTION TAPE OUT TUNER VCRL OUT VCRe2 Figure 8 FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURROUND L SURROUND R SUB WOOFE
71. start to blink 4 Enter the first character of the name using either the front panel TUNE A or w buttons IA or the alphanumeric buttons amp on the remote m 2 O m 77 I AVR80 manual v d v ui 11 01 98 13 01 A To use the front panel buttons simply pressand hold TUNE A A button until the desired letter or number appears Note that the upper case alphabet will appear followed by the numbers 1 through O and then a indicating a blank space Tapping the button will advance the display one character at a time holding it down will move the display quickly If you pass by the desired character use the TUNE W to move the display in reverse After entering the first character press MEMO E to move to the next position and note that the next digit will blink Use the same procedure outlined above to enter a character When you have entered a digit or blank in all five spaces press MEMO HI for more than 1 second to confirm the entry B To use the remote for character entry press the button corresponding to the desired letter or number Press it once to enter the first printed letter twice for the second three times for the third and four times for the number Press the 9 button to enter a blank space For example press the ABC button once to enter an A three times fora C and four times to enter a 1 Use the MEMO button to move to the next digit position
72. t may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire ora staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station Side 2 Safety Information 2 Installation Location m To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight ofthe product m Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required m Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface m Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment m Avoid moist or humid locations m Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol
73. t panel display will indicate A F 1 If the RDS AF button is pressed again the display will indicate the next identically programmed station by A F 2 4 Press the RDS AF button repeatedly until a station is indicated that has the desired high enough signal strength When the display indicates AF D the tuner has retuned to the original station NOTE If the front panel display indicates NO AF after the RDS AF button is pressed once no altemate stations with the same program actually are avilable not yet searched In this case press RDS AF twice within 1 second to start the AF search m Z O r v I AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 24 i Basic Operation 24 L v d v ui Table 1 RDS Programme Type PTY Groups DISPLAY PTY Button Numeric PTY Display Programme Group Button Data Type 1 POP Pop Music POP 2 ROCK Rock Music 3 MOR Middle of the Road Music EASY 4 LIGHT Light Music 5 CLASSIC Serious Classical Music CLASSIC 7 NEWS News Broadcasts 8 AFFAIR Political and Current 9 INFO General information financial and trading news weather information INFO 10 SPORT Sporting Events 11 EDUCATE Scholastic and industrial education programmes 12 DRAMA Plays and literature performances 13 CULTURE Culture religion and community programmes CULTURE 14 SCIENCE Scientific and technical programmes 15 OTHERS Varied entertainment OTHER 6 OTHER Other musical programmes Jazz Reggae Rap
74. tal audio signals such AC 3 or DTS Improper connection to the wrong type of digital output may cause damage to the AVR80 or other components in your audio system and are not covered by the AVR80 warranty Consult your dealer or installer if you have any questions about this input 6 Channel Direct Operation Since 1993 an increasing number of theatrical motion pictures have been recorded with digital sound tracks With these new processes such as Dolby Surround Digital AC 3 DTS and Sony s SDDS five or more discrete sound channels are available along with a dedicated subwoofer channel for low frequency sounds The replacement of analog matrix theatrical audio such as Dolby Stereo with these new systems has greatly increased the enjoyment of movie sound Side 30 6 Advanced Features 30 Advances in electronics technology now make it possible to bring these discrete digital audio soundtracksinto your home Many of today snew LD players andan increasing number of LD movie releases provide for Dolby AC 3 Digital soundtracks In the future high definition television HDTV broadcasts will also carry multichannel digital audio information To prevent your AVR80 from obsolescence special jacks are provided for use with extemal multichannel audio adapters Ifan adapter is installed in your system connect its six analog audio outputs to the 6 CH DIRECT INPUT jacks on the AVR80 s rear panel 4 When listen
75. then be impossible to operate certain functions of the receiver THX Aux CursorUp A Pro Logic Delay Cursor Down W Dolby 3 Stereo Memo Cursor Right gt Movie Screen Display Cursor Left q Matrix Panel Display Select Hall Speaker Main Volume Up A Stereo Test Noise Main Volume Down w Mono Adjust Mute RDS PTY RDS AF To program the remote you need the remote of the device whose functions shall be programmed Note that it is not necessary to program all keys only those 14 that are required to operate the subject device Keys not programmed will retain the codes preprogrammed at the factory 1 Slide Use Learn switch at the top left comer of the remote to the right so that it is next to Learn 2 If one of the multi function buttons is being programmed press the source button i e CD VCR etc you wish to have this function associated with If you are programming a single function key proceed to the next step 3 Press the button on the remote that is to be programmed Note that the Learning LED will illuminate 4 Place the remote head to head with the remote control whose function is being leamed The two remotes should be no more than 8 inches apart 5 Press and hold the button on the transmitting remote corresponding to the function to be memorized until the Learning LED starts to blink When the LED goes out release the button on the transmitting remote The function code h
76. tomatically by this function it will remain on if another source is subsequently selected In that case the receiver needs to be turned off manually even if the TV source is turned off Tuner Operation The FM AM tuner is extremely flexible and offers a number of options The following instructions will enable you to take advantage of the tuner s many features To select tuner operation press the AM FM button E on the front panel or the remote Press the button again to select the desired frequency band if required Manual up down tuning is accessible by pressing the TUNE button iT either Up A or down w or the Tune Search qa and Tune Search pp buttons on the remote Pressing these buttons once increases or decreases the station frequency by one step Holding the buttons down quickly scans for the next station Holding the tune buttons for a few seconds and then releasing them automatically will set the tuner to the next station with an acceptable signal 4 When manually tuning stations observe the SIGNAL LEVEL indicator and the TUNED indicators The more bars visible on the SIGNAL LEVEL indicator the stronger the signal and the better the station will sound Astation is properly tuned when the TUNED indicator is illuminated Tuner Mode Pressing the FM Mode button gg on the front panel selects how a station will be received When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator is lit stat
77. ts each The SWITCHED outlet will receive power only when the unit is on This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the ON position as for example with the harman kardon CDPlayer HD730 Devices with electronical power switch may only switch on to standby mode if pluged in here The UNSWITCHED outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet Finally when all connections are complete plug the power cord into a non switched AC wall outlet Note that the ring surrounding the Power Switch E will tum amber You re almost ready to enjoy the AVR80 External Power Amplifier JALAN TTHTTITTI CENTER MAININ PRE OUT Subwoofer Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker SPEAKERS Use these connections when the AVR80 s internal amplifiers are re configured from their factory settings AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 This product is equipped with a powerful remote control As supplied it will operate the receiver as well as most CD players and tape decks manufactured by Harman Kardon In addition it is preprogrammed with the remote codes to operate VCRs LD players and TV sets that are based on the popular RC 5 control code system If your equipment requires different codes it may be programmed to copy the codes
78. udio recording with changes to accommodate the requirements of recording both an audio and video source As with TAPE 1 recording it is important to note that the output to VCR 1 only is selected with the front panel switch The output to VCR 2 is always set to the current input source Unless that Source is VCR 2 in which case the VCR 2 record output is blank 4 To select inputs for VCR dubbing use the VCR 1 COPY button e on the front pand At the first press of the button a status display will appear on both the front pand display and the on screen video menus Figure 8 to remind you which input source is being routed to the VCR 1 output If SOURCE is displayed the currently selected source is recorded to both VCR 1 and VCR2 To record a source other than the current input press the VCR 1 COPY button again and note that the display will change in the following order SOURCES TV2LD VCR 2 gt AUX gt SOURCE Press the button until the input you wish to record appears You may now change the main Audio Video input without fear of disturbing the recording as long as the unit s power remains on Input sources for VCR 1 COPY dubbing may also be made using the on screen video menu system Audio Video Simulcast Recording It is possible to record the video from one source along with the audio from a different input This is useful in the case of musical programs where the sound is being broadcast via FM or for
79. ultiroom operation and lock the control settings You may skip these menus by pressing w until the on screen gt cursor is next to RETURN TO MAIN MENU and pressing SELECT D 12 If multiroom operation will be used the first option enables you to select the method used for volume control With the gt Cursor pointing to MULTI RM VOL press the lt or buttons to choose one of these options VARIABLE Choose this option if the volume control in the remote rooms will be controlled by a remote control and a sensor connected to the AVR80 via the MULTI IR input on the rear panel FIXED Choose this option if there isno remote control link to the remote rooms or if you wish to have the volume in these rooms remain at a fixed constant level 13 When you have made your selection press w gp to move to the next option SET LEVEL Press the or buttons D to se the volume in accordance with the option chosen in the previous menu a If you selected VARIABLE Volume Set this option selects the volume level at the remote rooms when the system is first tumed on in those locations b If you selected F IXE D Volume Set this is the level that will remain constant in the remote rooms 4 MAIN MENU INPUT SELECTOR REC OUT SELECTOR SURROUND MODE TEST TONE MULTI ROOM SEL OFF SET UP MENU MENU OFF Figure 1 SET UP MENU 1 CENTER MODE gt LARGE SMALL SUB WOOFER GO TO SET UP MENU e2 RETUR
80. ut stop flashing Ifthe AVR80 is tumed off in the main listening room the feed to the remote room will continue although the MULTI indicator will nowremain constantly illuminated To tum off the feed to the remote room either while the AVR80 is still on or after itis tumed off press the MULTI button on the front panel Ifthe MULTI button is pressed while the AVR80 is still on and the on screen video system is engaged a warning message will appear on the video display Figure 18 to remind you that people may still be listening to the system in the remote room location Side 34 Multiroom Operation 34 Remote Room Operation In this option the remote room feed is controlled by the use of an AVR80 compatible remote control The remote commands must be transmitted to the AVR80 via a coaxial link connected to the MULTI input on the AVR80 s rear panel Using the remote control in the second room press the POWER ON button to tum on the remote room feed This will activate the multi room portion of the AVR80 whether or not it may be on in the main listening room The initial feed to the remote room will be the last station selected by the tuner Any other AVR80 input source may subsequently be selected using the source buttons on the remote control Theinitial volume at the remote room will be the level established using the options in SET UP MENU a 4 If IR connections have been made to the source p
81. volume knob has no firm stopping point at either end of its rotation Depending on the speed with which the knob is tumed it is normal for as many as three complete rotations to be required for full travel from the loudest setting to the softest When the volume is adjusted the word Master will appear in the main portion of the Information Display followed by a two digit number The number indicates the variation from the reference point established when the output levels are set Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR80 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround soundfidd from surround encoded programs and standard stereo programs In addition this is one of the few receivers available that is equipped for Home THX the ultimate in home theater In all a total of eight listening modes are available on the AVR80 Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of program source material being used For example motion pictures bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes such as Dolby Surround DTS Stereo or UltraStereo may be played in either the THX Cinema Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround 4 Modes TV or radio broadcasts of programs in surround but not originally produced as theatrical motion pictures should be played back in the Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes Other mode selections are described elsewhere in th
82. w TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors Left Right Front Front Speaker Speaker pi E 60cm 4 Center Front r B Front Channel Speaker Installation with Non Perforated Front Projection Screen i j Left Front Center Front Right Front Speaker Speaker Speaker C Front Channel Speaker Installation with Center Speaker behind a Perforated Front Projection Screen m Z a m 77 I AVR80 manual I v d v Z ui 11 01 98 13 01 TV or Projection Screen t Center Front Right Front Speaker peaker Side 16 gt System Configuration 16 Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listening position The center of bidirectional speakers should face into the room with the active speaker drivers pointing towards the front and rear of the room The speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 60cm higher than the listeners ears when in the desired area If side wall mounting is not practical the speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position Again they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 60 cm higher than the listeners ears The speakers should be no more than two meters behind the rear of the seating area Subwoofers produce non directional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Subwoofer placement is highly influenced by room
83. will immediately be heard from the left front speaker and the TEST indicator will flash Speaker Select When setting the system output levels this button selects the speaker position being adjusted Press it once to advance to the next speaker after each position is adjusted Level Adjust When setting the system output levels press these buttons in increase or decrease the output level Sending LED This indicator should flash any time a button is pressed to confirm that a command is being sent to the receiver or another unit If the light is dim or does not illuminate when a button is pressed the batteries in the remote should be replaced 4 Learn LED This indicator will illuminate when a button on the remote is being programmed with signals from another remote during the learning mode The light will go out when the signal is received and memorized RDS PTY Press this button to view the Programme Type information for stations transmitting RDS data This button is also used for PTY Auto Search functions RDS AF This button initiates a search of alternate frequencies to find an eventually stronger signal for the station type currently selected m Z a m v I AVR80 manual v d v ui 11 01 98 13 01 Side 10 Installation Set Up amp Configuration System Installation After unpacking the unit and placing it in on a solid surface capable of
84. y be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 80 is on or off NOTE The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets should not exceed 50 watts Remote IR In If the AVR 80 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack Remote IR Out This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to Serve other remote controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 7 gt Rear Panel Video Connections FEV VCR 1 Audio In Connect these jacks to the audio PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR EJ VCR 1 Audio Out Connect these jacks to the RECORD IN audio jacks of a VCR VCR 1 Video In Connect this jack to the composite video PLAY OUT jack of a VCR 9 VCR 1 Video Out Connect this jack to the composite video RECORD IN jacks of a VCR 3 VCR 1 S Video Out Connect this jack to the S video RECORD IN jack of a VCR d VCR 1 S Video In Connect this jack to the S video PLAY OUT jack of a VCR VCR 2 Audio Out Connect these jacks to the audio jacks RECORD IN of a second VCR E VCR 2 Audio In Connect these jacks to the audio PLAY OUT jacks of a second VCR 7 lll VCR 2 Video Out Connect this jack to the composite vide

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