AVR 8500 (serv.man12) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual

avr 8500 (serv.man12) user guide / operation manual
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AVR 8500 Audio/Video Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution
®
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
Introduction
4
Safety Information
4
Unpacking
5
Front Panel Controls
7
Front Panel Information Display
8
Rear Panel Connections
10
Main Remote Control Functions
14
Zone II Remote Control Functions
15
Installation and Connections
15
Audio Connections
15
Video Connections
16
SCART A/V Connections
18
System and Power Connections
19
Speaker Selection
19
Speaker Placement
20
System Configuration
20
First Turn On
20
Using the On-Screen Display
20
Settings to be Made Individually
for Each Input In Use
21
Input Setup
22
Speaker Setup
24
Surround Setup
25
Adjustments for Other Inputs
25
Settings Independant of
the Input Selected
25
Delay Settings
26
Night Mode Settings
26
Output Level Adjustment
27
Using EzSet
27
Manual Output Level Adjustment
28
Bass Peak Limiter
30
Operation
30
Surround Mode Chart
32
Basic Operation
32
Source Selection
32
Controls and Use of Headphones
33
Surround Mode Selection
33
Digital Audio Playback
34
Dolby Digital
34
Dolby Digital Surround EX
34
DTS
34
PCM Audio Playback
34
HDCD
34
MP3 Audio Playback
35
Selecting a Digital Source
35
Digital Bitstream Indicators
36
Speaker/Channel Indicators
36
Night Mode
37
Tape Recording
37
Front Panel Input/Output Connections
37
Output Level Adjustment
With Source Signals
38
6/8-Channel Direct Input
38
Memory backup
39
Advanced Features
39
Speaker Reset
39
Display Brightness
39
Turn-On Volume Level
40
Semi-OSD Settings
40
Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
41
Multiroom Operation
42
Tuner Operation
42
Basic Tuner Operation
42
Station Selection
42
Preset Tuning
43
RDS Operation
43
RDS Tuning
43
RDS Display Options
43
Program Search
44
Programming the Remote
44
Programming the Remote with Codes
45
Code Readout
Table of Contents
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel 
connection jack
EXAMPLE
– (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display 
1 –  (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
 –  (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
A –  (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display
å – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 55013/6.1990
EN 55020/12.1994
EN 60065:1993 
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
Carsten Olesen
Harman Kardon Europe A/S
02/02
45
Learning Codes
45
Erasing Learned Codes
46
Macro Programming
47
Programmed Device Functions
47
Volume Punch-Through
48
Channel Control Punch-Through
48
Transport Control Punch-Through
48
Reassigning Device Control Selectors
49
Resetting the Remote Memory
50
Function List
52
Troubleshooting Guide
52
Processor Reset
53
Technical Specifications
INTRODUCTION 3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! 
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon 
AVR 8500 you are about to begin many years of
listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the
excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and
every nuance of musical selections, the
AVR 8500 is truly a multichannel receiver for the
new millennium. In addition to the traditional
5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital
and DTS, it offers the latest advancements in
surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic II,
the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6
and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's
own Logic 7 technology.
The AVR 8500 has been engineered so that it is
easy to take advantage of all the power of its
digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color
coded connection jacks and terminals and our
exclusive EzSet
remote make installation fast
and simple. However, to obtain the maximum
enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you
to read this manual. A few minutes spent learn-
ing the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the power
the AVR 8500 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or its operation, please contact your
retailer or custom installer. They are your best
local sources of information.
Description and Features
The AVR 8500 is among the most versatile and
multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-
ing a wide range of listening options. In addition
to the benefits of world famous THX Ultra
®
pro-
cessing, as well as Dolby Digital and DTS decod-
ing for digital sources, a broad choice of sur-
round modes for Matrix surround-encoded or
Stereo recordings are available for use with
sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the
AVR 8500’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with THX
Surround EX, Dolby ProLogic II, DTS Neo:6,
Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo
and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 8500
offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7
process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a
wider, more enveloping field environment and
more defined fly-overs and pans. Another
Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx, which uses
proprietary processing to create an open, spa-
cious sound field even when only two front
speakers are available. Finally, the AVR 8500 is
among the very few A/V receivers that offer
decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to
the latest music selections directly from compati-
ble computers or playback devices with the
power and fidelity you expect from Harman
Kardon.
The AVR 8500 is also featuring HDCD
®
decoding
to provide the most realistic playback of CDs
when a digital connection is used, even with a
normal non-HDCD-compatible CD or DVD player.
In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the AVR 8500 is easy to configure so
that it provides the best results with your speak-
ers and specific listening-room environment. On-
screen menus make it simple to enter settings
for speaker configurations and bass manage-
ment, and the EzSet remote measures 
a system’s sound levels and automatically cali-
brates them for perfectly balanced sound field
presentation.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 8500 fea-
tures connections for six video devices, all with
both composite and S-Video inputs. Two addi-
tional audio inputs are available, and a total of
eight digital inputs and four outputs make the
AVR 8500 capable of handling all the latest digi-
tal audio sources.
For compatibility with the latest HDTV video
sources and progressive scan DVD players, the
AVR 8500 also features wide-bandwidth, low-
crosstalk component video switching.
Behind a front panel door are coax and optical
digital inputs and outputs for direct connection
to digital recorders, along with analog
audio/video connections that may be switched
to outputs for use with portable recorders – a
Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording
outputs, preamp-out and main amp-in jacks, and
a color-coded eight-channel input make the 
AVR 8500 virtually future-proof, with everything
needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new for-
mats right on board.
The AVR 8500’s flexibility and power extend
beyond your main home theater or listening
room. The AVR 8500 includes a sophisticated
multizone control system that allows you to
select one source for use in the main room and a
different source for audio and video distribution
to a second zone. Complete control over volume
is possible with a separate infrared control link.
To make it easy to operate the AVR 8500 from a
remote zone, a separate “Zone II” remote is
included.
The AVR 8500’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiv-
er more than forty-seven years ago. With state-
of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit
designs, the AVR 8500 is the perfect combination
of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet
yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-
to-use package.
■ THX Ulta processing, THX Surround-EX,
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II*
Decoding, and the full suite of DTS
®
modes, including DTS-ES
®
6.1 Discrete 
& Matrix and Neo:6
®
using the latest 
24-bit, twin-core Crystal
®
DSP engine
■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7
®
processing, available for the first time
with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in 
a variety of modes and two modes 
of VMAx
®
■ MP3 decoding for use with compatible
computers and digital audio players
remote automatically sets
output levels for optimum performance
■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible
component video switching
■ Front panel analog A/V inputs, switch-
able to outputs
■ Front panel digital inputs and outputs
for easy connection to portable digital
devices and the latest video game con-
soles
■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs
■ On-screen menu and display system
■ Complete multizone system with
separate “Zone II” remote included 
■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and
Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs
for Easy Expansion and Use with 
Future Audio Formats
■ Main Backlit Remote with Internal
Codes and Learning Capability
■ HDCD Decoding for Superb CD Playback
TM
SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR 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.
If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your 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. Damaged power cords should
be replaced immediately by an authorized
service depot with a cord meeting factory
specifications.
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 con-
siderable 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 cabinet 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 or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized service
station.
Installation Location
■ 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 of the product.
■ 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.
■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
■ 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 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.
Unpacking
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 use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
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. 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.
If you 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 at a local recycling
center.
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