Harman Kardon AVR 8000, Owner'S Manual, Page: 2 / 60

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display
8 Rear Panel Connections
10 Main Remote Control Functions
14 Zone II Remote Control Functions
15 Installation and Connections
18 System Configuration
18 Speaker Placement
19 System Setup
20 Input Setup
21 Speaker Setup
22 Surround Setup
24 Delay Settings
24 Output Level Adjustment
25 Using EzSet
25 Manual Output Level Adjustment
26 Bass Peak Limiter
28 Operation
28 Surround Mode Chart
30 Basic Operation
30 Source Selection
30 Volume Control
30 Surround Mode Selection
31 Digital Audio Playback
33 Tuner Operation
34 Tape Recording
34 Front Panel Connections
34 Output Level Trim Adjustment
35 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
36 Advanced Features
36 Display Brightness
36 Turn-On Volume Level
36 Semi-OSD Settings
38 Multiroom Operation
39 Programming the Remote
39 Direct Code Entry
39 Auto Search Method
39 Code Readout
40 Learning Codes
40 Macro Programming
41 Programmed Device Functions
42 Volume Punch-Through
42 Channel Control Punch-Through
42 Transport Control Punch-Through
43 Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
43 Resetting the Remote Memory
44 Function List
46 Setup Code Tables
56 Troubleshooting Guide
56 Processor Reset
57 Technical Specifications
AVR 8000 Audio/Video Receiver
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel
connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel
connection jack
EXAMPLE
– (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front panel
information display
1
– (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control
¡
– (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection
a
– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
A
– (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display
å
– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote