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Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Kardon Europe A/S

Kongevejen 194B

DK-3460 Birkerød

DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that the 

product described in this owner's 

manual is in compliance with 

technical standards:

EN 55 013

EN 55 020

EN 55 022

EN 60 065

EN 60 555-2-3

Steen Michaelsen

Harman Kardon Europe A/S

Birkerød, DENMARK

11/95

AVR80 manual  11/01/98 13:01  Side 2

Summary of Contents for AVR80

Page 1: ...x Min L AUDIO R Mute MODE RDS DISP AF PTY VISUAL SIGNAL LEVEL CH TV LD VCR 12 AUX TEST STEREO THX CINEMA PRO LOGIC MOVIE HALL MATRIX MONO MULTI MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO dB kHz MHz 3 LOGIC AUTO MEMO P SCAN TAPE VCR1 DISP COPY Harman Kardon AVR80 Audio VideoReceiver Owner s Manual AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 1 ...

Page 2: ...ød DENMARK declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 55 013 EN 55 020 EN 55 022 EN 60 065 EN 60 555 2 3 Steen Michaelsen Harman Kardon Europe A S Birkerød DENMARK 11 95 AVR80 manual 11 01 98 13 01 Side 2 ...

Page 3: ...NED STEREO dB kHz MHz 3 LOGIC AUTO MEMO P SCAN TAPE VCR1 DISP COPY fl ª fi Front Panel Information Display Visual Indicators Test Memo Auto Tuned Stereo Volume Indication Tuner Frequency Indication ª Main Information Display Multi Mode Status DISP Copy Indicators P Scan fi Auto Memo fl Signal Level Indication 1 Information display 2 Remote Sensor Window 3 AM FM Tuner Mode Selection 4 CD 5 Tape1 Mo...

Page 4: ...ANTENNA GND TV MONI OUT VCR2 IN OUT VCR1 IN LD TV S U T K I L J E D F C R Q O N B A P M G H SWITCHED UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 230V 50 60Hz Rear Panel Audio and System Connections Rear Panel Video Connections A VCR 1 Audio In B VCR 1 Audio Out C VCR 1 Video In D VCR 1 Video Out E VCR 1 S Video Out F VCR 1 S Video In G VCR 2 Audio Out H VCR 2 Audio In I VCR 2 Video Out J VCR 2 Video In K VCR 2 S Video ...

Page 5: ...O PQR STU VWX YZ_ MEMO CLEAR P SCAN THX MONO RDS a x b e y d c m h i f k j w u s q t g v r z p o n l Remote Control a Use Learn b Main Power c Source Selection d Source Power e Surround Mode Selection f Main Volume g TV Volume h Mute i Transport Controls j Tune Search Fast Forward k Channel Skip l Disc Deck Ant m Number Keys n P Scan o Memo p Delay q Menu Controls r Select s Screen Display t Panel...

Page 6: ...tion 13 14 System Configuration 15 18 Basic Operation 19 24 Source Selection 19 Volume Control 19 Surround Mode Selection 19 TV Auto Function 20 Tuner Operation 20 22 RDS Operation 23 24 On Screen Display 25 27 Advanced Functions 28 31 Audio Tape Dubbing 28 Video Dubbing 28 Audio Video Simulcast Recording 28 29 Delay Time Adjust 29 Direct Digital Decoding 29 30 6 Channel Direct Operation 30 Surrou...

Page 7: ... the AVR80 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 A total of five audio video inputs each with both composite and S video as well as three additional audio only inputs are selected through a learning remote cont...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...a plug without a fuse is 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 mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L 1 The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal whi...

Page 10: ...o revolutions of the knob are required to go from no output to maximum volume 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 Ó Headphone Jack Plug standard stereo headphones into this jack for private listening NOTE When the headphones are in use the output to t...

Page 11: ...en 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 AVR80 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 com...

Page 12: ...power amplifiers are used for any channels remove the connection pin and connect the jack to the input of the amplifier ø 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 π Multi Room Interface For multi room installations where keypad remotes are in use connect the keypad interface to this jack œ Mu...

Page 13: ...the audio outputs of a TV cable converter or satellite receiver to these jacks N 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 O TV S Video In Connect the S video output of a TV cable converter or satellite receiver to this jack P LD Audio In Connect the aud...

Page 14: ...ne stations b When CD LD Tape or VCR is the input source these buttons act as the Fast Scan Forward or Fast Scan Reverse controls k 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 or down through the stations that have been programmed in the preset memory b When TV or VCR is selecte...

Page 15: ...a command is sent to the unit from the front panel or remote even though the display is turned off u Test Noise Press this button to begin calibration of the output level for each channel A test signal will immediately be heard from the left front speaker and the TEST indicator will flash v Speaker Select When setting the system output levels this button selects the speaker position being adjusted...

Page 16: ...Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals 4 Connect an FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm connection å The FM antenna may be an external 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...

Page 17: ... jacks to the VCR IN jacks ACFHJL on the rear panel The audio video and S video IN jacks on the VCR should be connected to the VCR OUT jacks BDEGIK 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 MNO 3 Connect the audio video and S video outputs of a Laser Disc player to the LD jacks PQR...

Page 18: ...al power amplifiers are used the center channel speakers should receive at least as much amplifier power as the front left and right speakers 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 Watts each The SWITCHED outlet will re...

Page 19: ... removed to avoid losing any remote codes that have been programmed into the remote s memory Remote Control Range The remote will operate at a range of up to 15 feet from the unit 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 rem...

Page 20: ...on code has 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 switc...

Page 21: ... 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 s...

Page 22: ...oceeding further this is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that all connections are properly made Center Front Speaker Optional Rear Wall Mounting TV or Projection Screen Right Front Speaker Left Front Speaker No more than 2 meters when rear mounted speakers are used At least 60cm At least 15cm from ceiling System Settings 1 Plug the unit into an AC wall ...

Page 23: ...f multiroom operation will be used the first option enables you to select the method used for volume control With the cursor pointing to MULTI RM VOL press the 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...

Page 24: ...perate if the AVR80 is in the THX PRO LOGIC MOVIEor DOLBY3 STEREO Modes If the test tone cannot be selected select MENU OFF in the MAIN MENUand 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 MENUpoint TEST TONEby pressing and SELECT on the remote to resume the setup...

Page 25: ... 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 soundfield 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 eigh...

Page 26: ... 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 3 on the front panel or the remote c Press the button again to select the desired frequency band if required Manual up down tuning is accessible by pressing the TUNE button either up or down ...

Page 27: ...ever comes first To stop the automatic preset process at any time press the CLEAR button Û 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 station as outlined in Tuner Operation Section 2 Press the MEMO button Úo and note that the MEMO indicator will ...

Page 28: ...o enter a single digit memory location press 0 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 or P SET on the front panel or the CHANNEL butt...

Page 29: ... 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 m 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 fr...

Page 30: ...urrent 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 CULTURE 13 CULTURE Culture religion and community programmes 14 SCIENCE Scientific and technical programmes OTHER 15 OTHERS Varied entertainment 6 OTHER Other musical programmes Jazz Regga...

Page 31: ...ars as a horizontal scale The 0dB reference level is indicated by a solid block Í if volume catches or exeeds it while volume levels below the current level are indicated by double vertical bars 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 l...

Page 32: ... button s on the remote until OSDOFF appears on the display A reminder 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...

Page 33: ...OUTSELECTION effects the same as the Copy Pushbuttons Ò on the front panel SURROUND MODE After reaching the SURROUND MODEmenu Figure 16 use the navigational arrows q to select the desired mode When a mode is selected that uses the surround channels you may change the rear channel DELAY TIMEat this menu TEST TONE At this menu you may adjust the speaker output levels For information on this procedur...

Page 34: ...it s power remains on NOTE It is not possible to select one of the video inputs VCR1 VCR2 LD AUX as a 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 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 instruc...

Page 35: ...er 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 2 m 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 If the delay time needs to be changed it may be increased by pressing the DELAY button p on the front panel The delay time...

Page 36: ...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 Advances in electronics technology now make it possible to bring these discrete digital audio soundtracks into your ho...

Page 37: ...e 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 th...

Page 38: ...he 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 ...

Page 39: ... a If VARIABLEvolume has been selected this setting will determine the volume level for the remote room each time it is turned on b If FIXEDvolume 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 0dB as possible without distorting the output signal 9 When the level has been entered press ...

Page 40: ...mote 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 œ on the AVR80 s rear panel Using the remote control in the second room press the POWER ON button to turn on the remote room feed This will activate the multi room portion of the AVR80 whether or not it may be on in the m...

Page 41: ...fluorescent lights TVs motors or other electrical appliances Troubleshooting Chart 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 ...

Page 42: ... Stereo Separation 1 kHz 40dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 300kHz 55dB Image Rejection 98MHz 70dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 531 1602 152 282kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 50dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV MW 1500µV LW Distortion 1kHz 30 Mod 0 5 Selectivity 18kHz 70dB Video Section Television Format PAL NTSC SECAM Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75ohms Video Freq...

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