User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 8000

[. . . ] AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. TM AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver 3 4 4 5 7 8 10 14 15 18 18 19 20 21 22 24 24 25 25 26 28 28 30 30 30 30 31 33 34 34 34 35 36 36 36 36 38 39 39 39 39 40 40 41 42 42 42 43 43 44 46 56 56 57 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Speaker Setup Surround Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSet Manual Output Level Adjustment Bass Peak Limiter Operation Surround Mode Chart Basic Operation Source Selection Volume Control Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Tuner Operation Tape Recording Front Panel Connections Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Advanced Features Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Learning Codes Macro Programming Programmed Device Functions Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Setup Code Tables Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A ­ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 8000 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 8000 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. [. . . ] However, for the easiest setup, follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often: 1. Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their "large" or "small" settings (as outlined above) and turn off the OSD system if it is in use. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15dB, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display ^. Hold the remote in front of you at arm's length, being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone 47 at the top of the remote. Press and hold the SPL Select Button 43 for three seconds. Release it when the Program/SPL Indicator c stops flashing and remains lit. Within five seconds, press the 5 Button r on the remote if your system is configured for 5. 1 operation with standard speakers or the 7 Button r on the remote if your system is configured for 6. 1/7. 1 operation with a full speaker complement including rear surround speakers. Once the correct channel configuration button has been pressed the test noise will be heard from the front left speaker. At this point, EzSet will take over, adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the extent of adjustment required. During the adjustment, you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on-screen display (if connected) and in the Main Information Display ^, alternating with a readout of the output setting, relative to the reference volume level, and in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators E where the letters for the channel being adjusted will flash to indicate from which channel the test tone should be heard. As the adjustment proceeds, a few things will happen simultaneously: · The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators E. If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the Indicator, there is an error in the speaker connections. If this is the case, press the Test Button h TWICE to stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Outputs ¢° and that any connections made to rear surround speakers powered by optional amplifiers through the Surround Back Preamp Outputs , are correct. · As the individual channels are set, the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in the on-screen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display ^. While the level is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator c will change colors to reflect the output level in relation to the reference. A red indication shows that the level is too high, while an amber indication shows that the level is too low. When the indicator is green, the level is correct, and the test noise will move to the next channel. · While adjustments are being made, the red LED under the AVR Selector f will flash. This is normal, and indicates that EzSet is operating. After the test noise has circulated once through each channel, it will send the tone to each channel once again, to verify the settings. [. . . ] The unit will turn on automatically and display the RESET message in the Main Information Display ^. Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner, it is necessary to reestablish all system configuration settings and tuner presets. NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have made for speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets. After a reset the unit will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered. [. . . ]