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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

6  FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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B

D

E

F

N L

J

H

R

Q

P

C

G

O M

K

I

A

Random Indicator

B

Sequential Indicator

C

Disc Number Display

D

Track Number Display

E

Time Display

F

Remaining Tracks Display

G

Total Time Indicator

H

Program Indicator

I

Remaining Time Indicator

J

Intro Scan Indicator

K

Loaded Disc Indicators

L

HDCD Indicator

M

Repeat Indicator

N

Disc Mode Indicator

O

Single Mode Indicator

P

Pause Indicator

Q

All Mode Indicator

R

Play Indicator

NOTE:

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A

Random Indicator:

This indicator will light when

any of the three Random modes described on page
12 have been selected.

B

Sequential Indicator:

This indicator will light

when the Random, All, Sequential playback mode has
been selected. The FL 8385 will play all tracks on the
current disc in random order, then advance to the next
available disc and play all of its tracks in random order,
and so on until all discs have been played once.

C

Disc Number Display:

The current disc number

will be displayed here.

D

Track Number Display:

The current track 

number will be displayed here.

E

Time Display:

This indicator will display either the

total running time of the disc currently playing, the total
running time of the track currently playing or the time
remaining on the currently playing disc. See page 12
for more information on the 

Time Display

E

.

F

Remaining Tracks Display:

When a disc is first

selected, the 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-numbered tracks may be played and their num-
bers will appear in the 

Track Number Display

D

when selected, but those numbers will not appear in
the 

Remaining Tracks Display 

F

.

G

Total Time Indicator:

This indicator will light

when the total time on the current disc has been
selected for display. See page 12 for more information
on the time display function.

H

Program Indicator:

This indicator will light when

the FL 8385 has been placed in programmed-play
mode. It will remain lit while a play list is being pro-
grammed and during playback of a play list.

I

Remaining Time Indicator:

This indicator will

light when the remaining time on the current disc or in
the current track has been selected for display. See
page 12 for more information on the time display
function.

J

Intro Scan Indicator:

This indicator will light

when the Intro Search mode has been selected as
described on page 13. This mode enables you to
search for a particular track by previewing the first 10
seconds of each track of each loaded disc, and then
selecting the desired track.

K

Loaded Disc Indicators:

When the unit is turned

on, the indicators for all disc positions will light, with
the current disc indicated by a flashing red ring. As the
FL 8385 circulates through all disc positions, the indi-
cators for positions found to be empty will go out. This
display will refresh any time the 

CD Drawer

5

is

opened.

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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