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INTRODUCTION 

INTRODUCTION  3

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

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.

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.

®

The

FL 8385 CD changer is an exceptionally well-engi-
neered product that offers high performance and 
ease of use.

We ask that you take a few minutes to read through
this owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with the
unit’s controls and functions. This brief investment of
time will yield years of listening pleasure.

If you have any questions about this product – on its
installation or operation – please contact your dealer,
who is your best local source of information.

Description and Features

Five-Disc CD Changer With Advanced
Programming Features That Create Playlists of
Selected Tracks, or Play Discs and Tracks in
Random Order, for Hours of Uninterrupted Play

Plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW Discs

HDCD

®

Decoding Provides Superior

Reproduction of All CDs, Whether HDCD-
Encoded or Not. When HDCD-Encoded Discs
Are Played, Special Circuitry Reveals Detail
and Fidelity Not Possible in Ordinary CDs 

Coax Output for Direct Connection to Outboard
Digital-to-Analog Converters or Digital
Receivers

Intro Search to Automatically Scan a Brief
Portion of Each Track to Quickly Locate Your
Favorite Selections

Play-Exchange Feature Allows Discs to Be
Changed While Another Disc Is Playing

Discrete Power On and Off Buttons on the
Remote Control Facilitate Compatibility With
Custom Home Control Systems

For Canadian model

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme 
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire 
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne 
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade 
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Summary of Contents for FL 8385

Page 1: ...FL 8385 Power Phones Phones Level PLAY PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 DISKSKIP STOP SEARCH SKIP Í Í FL 8385 COMPACT DISC CHANGER OWNER S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution ...

Page 2: ...ypographical 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 ...

Page 3: ... who is your best local source of information Description and Features Five Disc CD Changer With Advanced Programming Features That Create Playlists of Selected Tracks or Play Discs and Tracks in Random Order for Hours of Uninterrupted Play Plays CD CD R and CD RW Discs HDCD Decoding Provides Superior Reproduction of All CDs Whether HDCD Encoded or Not When HDCD Encoded Discs Are Played Special Ci...

Page 4: ...cohol 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 IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid damage to the FL 8385 which may not be co...

Page 5: ... push the drawer to close it or damage to the transport mechanism may result 7 Search Button Press one side of this button to search forward or the other side of the button to search backwards through a disc to locate a particular portion of the disc being played 8 Skip Button Press one side of this button to move to the next track Í or the other side of the button to move back to the previous tra...

Page 6: ...he numbers for each of the tracks on that disc will light up to 16 tracks During playback the current track number will flash and all remaining track numbers will remain lit The numbers of the preceding tracks will go dark When playback is stopped all of the track numbers available on the current disc will light even if they were previously played If a disc contains more than 16 tracks the higher ...

Page 7: ... Audio Outputs will be enhanced due to the improved filters incorporated in the FL 8385 s microprocessor M Repeat Indicator This indicator will light when any of the four repeat modes described on pages 13 and 14 has been selected N Disc Mode Indicator This indicator will light when either the Random All Tracks Discs or Repeat Disc modes has been selected O Single Mode Indicator This indicator wil...

Page 8: ...ntrol Output Connect this jack to the input of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled device to have the remote sensor on the FL 8385 provide signals to other products Remote Control Input Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon product This will enable the remote control system to operate even when the front panel...

Page 9: ...ck in play Press the button again to view the total play time remaining for the disc in play See page 12 for more information l Intro Button Press this button to put the FL 8385 into the Intro Scan mode When you press this button the unit will play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc and then move to the next track Press the button again to defeat the function and continue full play of ...

Page 10: ...lace the cover by placing it on the remote and sliding it back towards the top of the remote NOTE When replacing batteries it is always a good idea to replace both at the same time When the unit will not be used for an extended period of time it is also a good idea to remove the batteries so that the potential for corrosion or damage is avoided If the FL 8385 is installed behind a cabinet or other...

Page 11: ...c Each disc position has a number embossed in the plastic tray This corresponds to the position this disc will occupy for playback and programming To make it easier to identify each disc s position the disc position number for the holder space that is in the center of the disc tray will also appear in the Information Display when the disc drawer is open To rotate the disc tray to another position ...

Page 12: ...omly selected disc and the play of two random tracks from each disc will continue until all tracks on all discs have been played At that point the unit will stop HDCD HDCD which stands for High Definition Compatible Digital is a sophisticated process that enables the FL 8385 to deliver outstanding digital to analog decoding no matter what type of CD is played When a disc with the HDCD logo is play...

Page 13: ...play in order as the first program step press the Program Button j To select a single track on the disc press the Numeric Buttons b corresponding to the desired track You may also use the Skip Buttons 8 e to select a track You may select a different disc to be pro grammed at any time by pressing the Disc Select Button a When the disc and track are selected press the Program Button j The program st...

Page 14: ... to a line level audio input NOT a digital audio or phono input Repeat All Discs To repeat all of the discs that have been loaded into the FL 8385 press the Repeat Button m three times so that the Repeat M All Q and Disc N Indicators are lit Press the Play Button g Play Pause on the front panel and the unit will play all tracks on all discs starting with the disc that has been loaded in the play p...

Page 15: ...nt includes knobs and buttons Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registe...

Page 16: ... 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No 5100 838500 000 ...

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