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AVR 8000 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.

™

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/VideoReceiver

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

– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

3 INTRODUCTION

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.

The AVR 8000 has been engineered so that it

is easy to take advantage of all the power of

its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully

color-coded connection jacks and terminals

and our exclusive EzSet remote make installa-

tion fast and simple. However, to obtain the

maximum enjoyment from your new receiver,

we urge you to read this manual. A few min-

utes spent learning the functions of the various

controls will enable you to take advantage of

all the power the AVR 8000 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product,

its installation or its operation, please contact

your retailer or custom installer. They are your

best local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 8000 is among the most versatile and

multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorpo-

rating a wide range of listening options. In

addition to the benefits of world-famous

THX Ultra processing, as well as Dolby Digital

and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad

choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo

surround modes are available for use with

sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the

AVR 8000’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with THX

Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6,

Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes,

the AVR 8000 offers Harman International’s

exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1

versions to create a wider, more enveloping

field environment and more defined fly-overs

and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is

VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to

create an open, spacious sound field even

when only two front speakers are available.

Finally, the AVR 8000 is among the very few

A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data,

so that you may listen to the latest music selec-

tions directly from compatible computers or

playback devices with the power and fidelity

you expect from Harman Kardon.

In addition to providing a wide range of listen-

ing options, the AVR 8000 is easy to configure

so that it provides the best results with your

speakers and specific listening-room environ-

ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter

settings for speaker configurations and bass

management, and the EzSet remote measures

a system’s sound levels and automatically

calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound

field presentation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 8000 fea-

tures connections for six video devices, all with

both composite and S-Video inputs. Two addi-

tional audio inputs are available, and a total of

eight digital inputs make the AVR 8000 capable

of handling all the latest digital audio sources.

For compatibility with the latest HDTV video

sources and progressive scan DVD players, the

AVR 8000 also features wide-bandwidth, low-

crosstalk component video switching.

Behind a front panel door are coax and optical

digital inputs and outputs for direct connection

to digital recorders, along with analog

audio/video connections that may be switched

to outputs for use with portable recorders – a

Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording

outputs, preamp-out and main amp-in jacks,

and a color-coded eight-channel input make

the AVR 8000 virtually future-proof, with

everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s

new formats right on board.

The AVR 8000’s flexibility and power extend

beyond your main home theater or listening

room. The AVR 8000 includes a sophisticated

multizone control system that allows you to

select one source for use in the main room

and a different source for audio and video

distribution to a second zone. Complete volume

control in the second zone is possible with a

separate infrared control link. To make it easy

to operate the AVR 8000 from a remote zone,

a separate “Zone II” remote is included.

The AVR 8000’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon high-current design

technologies to meet the wide dynamic range

of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than forty-seven years ago.

With

state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored

circuit designs, the AVR 8000 is the perfect

combina

tion of the latest in digital audio

technology, a

quiet yet powerful analog

amplifier in an

elegant, easy-to-use package.

■ THX

Ultra processing, THX Surround EX,

™

Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II

decoding, and the full suite of DTS

modes, including DTS-ES

6.1 Discrete

& Matrix and Neo:6

using the latest

24-bit, twin-core Crystal

DSP engine

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

processing, available for the first time

with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in

a variety of modes and two modes

of VMAx

■ MP3 decoding for use with computers

and digital audio players

■ remote automatically sets

output levels for optimum performance

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible

component video switching

■ Discrete front panel coaxial and opti-

cal digital inputs and outputs for easy

connection to portable digital devices

and the latest video game consoles

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■ Front panel analog A/V jacks switch-

able to outputs for easy connection to

portable digital devices and video

game consoles

■ On-screen menu and display system

■ Complete multizone system allows a

separate audio and video source to

be sent to a remote zone – separate

Zone II remote included

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.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 8000 has been designed for use with

120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-

age other than that for which it is intended

can create a safety and fire hazard and may

damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage

requirements for your specific model, or about

the line voltage in your area, contact your selling

dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power

cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-

mend 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. Damaged power cords

should be replaced immediately by an author-

ized service depot with a cord meeting factory

specifications.

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 do not intend to use the unit for

any considerable length of time, disconnect the

plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components

inside this product. Opening the cabinet may

present a shock hazard, and any modification

to the product will void your guarantee. If water

or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire

or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service station.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is con-

nected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes

and requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable

TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location

■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit

on a firm and level surface. When placing the

unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and

any mounting hardware can support the

weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventila-

tion. If this product will be installed in a

cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain

that there is sufficient air movement within

the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan

may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or in an area that is exposed to

direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly

over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water.Wipe dry immedi-

ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,

aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol 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 discon-

nect any interconnection cords with other com-

ponents, and make certain that you disconnect

the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class-B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates,

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communication. However, there

is no guarantee that harmful interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and (2) this device must accept

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause

this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect your new receiver during shipment were

specially designed to cushion it from shock and

vibration. We suggest that you save the carton

and packing materials for use in shipping if you

move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts

may be stored in the same manner. Packing

materials that cannot be collapsed should be

saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

At this time you should remove the protective

plastic film from the front panel lens. Leaving

the film in place may affect the performance of

your remote control.

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button

to apply power to the AVR 8000. When the

switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a

Standby mode, as indicated by the amber

Power Indicator 3 surrounding the

System Power Control 2. This button

MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To

turn the unit off and prevent the use of the

remote control, this switch should be pressed

until it pops out from the front panel so that

the word “OFF” may be read at the top of

the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”

position.

2 System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button to

turn on the AVR 8000; press it again to turn the

unit off. Note that the

Power Indicator

surrounding the switch will turn green when

the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator: This LED will be lit in

amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to

signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.

When the unit is in operation, the indicator will

turn green.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR 8000’s output through a pair

of headphones. Be certain that the headphones

have a standard

/4" stereo phone plug. Note

that the main room speakers will automatically

be turned off when the headphone jack is

in use.

5 Dolby Mode Selector: Pressing this

selector button cycles the AVR through the

various Dolby surround modes. The first press

of the button switches the surround mode to

the last Dolby surround mode that was in use.

The choice of modes available will vary based on

the type of input source (digital or analog) and

the number of speaker channels your system is

configured for.

6 Home THX Mode Selector: Press this

button to select Home THX processing. The

choice of THX modes will vary according to

the type of input source and program material

(Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, DTS 6.1 or analog), and

the number of speakers in your system. In some

cases the system will auto-default to the THX

Surround EX or THX Cinema mode, while in

other cases you will have a choice of modes.

7 Logic 7 Mode Selector/

‹

Button: This

button has two functions: In normal use, press

it to select one of the Logic 7 modes. When an

adjustment is being made using using the

Front Panel Controls

1 Main Power Switch

2 System Power Control

3 Power Indicator

4 Headphone Jack

5 Dolby Mode Selector

6 Home THX Mode Selector

7 Logic 7 Mode Selector/

‹

Button

8 Tone Mode

9 DSP Surround Mode Selector

) Tuning Selector

! Tuner Band Selector

@ 6Ch/8Ch Direct Button

# Preset Station Selector

$ Stereo Mode Selector/

›

Button

% Input Source Selector

^ FM Mode Selector

& Optical Digital 4 Input Jack

* Optical Digital 4 Output Jack

( Coaxial Digital 4 Input Jack

Ó Coaxial Digital 4 Output Jack

Ô Input/Output Status Indicator

 Video 5 Input Jacks

Ò DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector

Ú Digital Select Button

Û DTS Surround Mode Selector

Ù Volume Control

ı Input Indicators

ˆ Main Information Display

˜ Remote Sensor Window

¯ Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators



)

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6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

Digital Select Button Ú, this button may be

pressed to scroll through the available options.

8 Tone Mode: This button controls the tone

control settings, enabling adjustment of the bass

and treble boost/cut or the removal of the tone

controls from the signal path. The first press of

the button displays a

TONE IN message in

the

Main Information Display ˆ. If you

wish to take the tone controls to “flat,” without

any treble or bass alteration, press the

‹

›

Selector Buttons 7$ so that TONE

OUT

appears in the Lower Display Line B.

To change the tone settings, press the button

until either

TREBLE or BASS appears in

the

Lower Display Line B as desired, and

then press the

‹

›

Selector Buttons

7$ to increase or decrease the setting. Note

that the Tone settings apply only to the front

left and right speakers, and they are not in

effect when a THX mode is in use.

9 DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this

button to select the following DSP Surround

Modes: Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. (See page 28

for more information about surround modes.)

) Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

button to tune lower-frequency stations and the

right side of the button to tune higher-frequency

stations. When a station with a strong signal

is reached, the

TUNED Indicator I will be lit

in the

Main Information Display ˆ.

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and

note that the tuner will step up one frequency

increment per button press. When the button is

held for a few seconds you will note that the

unit will quickly search the frequency band.

Release it once the fast tuning starts; the tuner

will automatically scan for the next station with

an acceptable signal and then stop.

! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this but-

ton will automatically switch the AVR 8000 to

the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch

between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See

page 33 for more information on the tuner.)

@ 6Ch/8Ch Direct Button: Press this button

to select the 6-Channel Direct or 8-Channel

Direct inputs as the AVR 8000’s source.

# Preset Station Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list or

stations that have been entered into the preset

memory. (See pages 33 and 34 for more infor-

mation on tuner programming.)

$ Stereo Mode Selector/

›

Button:

Pressing this selector button cycles through the

stereo modes, and it is also used to turn off all

surround processing and place the unit in a tra-

ditional two-channel Stereo mode. The first

press selects 5-Channel Stereo, the next press

selects 7-Channel Stereo, and the third press

selects “SURROUND OFF,” which is true Stereo.

% Input Source Selector: Press this button

to change the input by scrolling up or down

through the list of input sources.

^ FM Mode Selector: Press this button to

select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button

is pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator J

lights, the tuner will search for the next station

with an acceptable signal when the

Tuning

Selector

is pressed. When the but-

ton is pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator J

is not lit, each press of the Tuning Selector

will increase the frequency. (See

page 33 for more information on using the

tuner.)

NOTE: The front panel digital audio, video and

analog audio input and output jacks are nor-

mally concealed behind a drop-down door in the

lower right corner of the front panel. To access

these jacks, open the panel door by gently

pulling down the upper right corner of the door

as indicated by “PULL/OPEN.”

& Optical Digital 4 Input Jack: Connect the

optical digital output of an audio or video prod-

uct to this jack.

* Optical Digital 4 Output Jack: Connect

this jack to the optical digital input of a digital

recorder to send a feed of the digital output

when a PCM digital input source is in use by

the AVR 8000.

( Coaxial Digital 4 Input Jack: Connect the

output of a digital audio source to this jack.

Ó Coaxial Digital 4 Output Jack: Connect

this jack to the coaxial digital input of a digital

recorder to send a feed of the digital output

when a PCM digital input source is in use by

the AVR 8000.

Ô Input/Output Status Indicator: This LED

indicator will normally light green to show that

the front panel

Video 5 Input Jacks  are

operating as inputs. When these jacks are

configured for use as an output, the indicator

will turn red to show that the jack may be used

for recording. (See page 34 for more information

on configuring the front panel jacks as outputs,

rather than inputs.)

 Video 5 Input Jacks: These audio/video

jacks may be used for temporary connection to

video games or portable audio/video products

such as camcorders and portable audio players.

Ò DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this

button selects one of the DTS Neo:6 modes. The

first press selects the Neo:6 Movies mode, and

a second press will select the Neo:6 Music

mode. (See page 28 for more information on

the Neo:6 modes.)

Ú Digital Select Button: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this

button to select between the

Optical &e

and Coaxial (b Digital inputs. (See page

31 for more information on digital audio.)

Û DTS Surround Mode Selector: Pressing

this selector button cycles the AVR through the

DTS surround modes. The choice of available

DTS modes will vary according to the type of

program source material (DTS 5.1 or DTS 6.1)

and whether your system is configured for 5.1

or 6.1/7.1 channel operation.

Ù Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR 8000 is muted,

adjusting volume control will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

ı Input Indicators: A green LED will light

to the left of the input that is currently the

input source for the AVR 8000.

ˆ Main Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to

help you operate the receiver. (See page 7

for a complete explanation of the Information

Display.)

˜ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals

from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

area and do not block or cover it unless an

external remote sensor is installed.

¯ Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators:

These LEDS will light to show the surround

mode and digital bitstream in use. Note that

depending on the specific combination of input

sources and surround mode selected, more

than one indicator may light. (See page 32 for

more information.)

7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Front Panel Information Display

A Upper Display Line

B Lower Display Line

C OSD Indicator

D Multiroom Indicator

E Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

F PRESET Indicator

G MEMORY Indicator

H STEREO Indicator

I TUNED Indicator

J AUTO Indicator

K 192kHz Indicator

L 96kHz Indicator

A Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s

status, a variety of messages will appear here. In

normal operation, the current input source name

will appear on this line.

B Lower Display Line: Depending on the

unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear

here. In normal operation, the current surround

mode name will appear on this line.

C OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in

use, this indicator lights to remind you that the

other indicators in this display do not function

when the On-Screen Display is being used.

D Multiroom Indicator: This indicator lights

when the multiroom system is active. Note that

it will remain lit when the multiroom system is

in use even though the main room system is in

the Standby mode and all other indicators are

dark. (See page 38 for more information on the

Multiroom system.)

E Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

incoming data-signal configuration.The left,

center, right, right surround and left surround

speaker indicators are composed of three boxes,

while the subwoofer is a single box. The center

box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected,

and the two outer boxes light when “Large”

speakers are selected. When none of the boxes

are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer

channels, no speaker has been selected for one

of those positions. (See page 21 for more infor-

mation on configuring speakers.) The letters

inside each of the center boxes display the active

input channels. For standard analog inputs, only

the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input.

When a digital source is playing, the indicators

will light to display the channels being received

at the digital input. When the letters flash, the

digital input has been interrupted. (See pages

25 & 32 for more information on the Channel

Indicators.)

F PRESET Indicator: This indicator lights

when the tuner is in use to show that the

present number for the current station being

listened to appears in the Upper Display Line.

(See page 34 for more information on tuner

presets.)

G MEMORY Indicator: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other information

into the tuner’s memory.

H STEREO Indicator: This indicator lights

when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

TUNED Indicator:

This indicator lights when

a station is being received with sufficient signal

strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

J AUTO Indicator: This indicator lights when

the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

K 192kHz Indicator: This indicator lights

when the input source has a 192kHz bit rate.

L 96kHz Indicator: This indicator lights

when the input source has a 96kHz bit rate.

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections

to the

AM and GND terminals in accordance

with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

£ Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

¢ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your left and right speakers. When making

speaker connections always make certain to

maintain correct polarity by connecting the

color-coded (white for front left and red for

front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 8000 to

the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the

black (–) terminals on the AVR 8000 to the

black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page

15 for more information on speaker polarity.

∞ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the matching + and – termi-

nals on your surround channel speakers. In con-

formance with the new CEA color code specifi-

cation, the Blue terminal is the positive, or “+”

terminal that should be connected to the red

(+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with

older color coding, while the Gray terminal

should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

the Surround Right speaker with the older color

coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the

AVR to the matching black negative (–) termi-

nals for each surround speaker. (See page 15

for more information on speaker polarity.)

§ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If

an external subwoofer amplifier is used, con-

nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

¶ Amplifier Inputs: When the jumper pins

that link the

Preamp Outputs • with these

inputs are removed, these jacks may be used to

connect an external source or the AVR 8000’s

multiroom system to the internal amplifiers.

• Main Channel Preamp Outputs: When

the jumper pins that link the

Amplifier Inputs

¶ with these outputs are removed, these jacks

may be connected to an external power amplifier.

ª CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-

put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

Rear Panel Connections

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ﬂ

‡

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™

∞

¡ AM Antenna

™ FM Antenna

£ Tape Outputs

¢ Front Speaker Outputs

∞ Surround Speaker Outputs

§ Subwoofer Output

¶ Amplifier Inputs

• Main Channel Preamp Outputs

ª CD Inputs

‚ Surround Back Preamp Outputs

⁄ Tape Inputs

¤ Component Video Outputs

‹ Video 1/Video 2 Component Video Inputs

› DVD Component Video Inputs

ﬁ AC Power Cord Jack

ﬂ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlets

° Center Speaker Outputs

· 8-Channel Direct Inputs

a Coaxial Digital Audio Output

b Coaxial Digital Inputs

c 6-Channel Direct Inputs

d Optical Digital Audio Output

e Optical Digital Inputs

f DVD Inputs

g Amplifier Trigger Jack

h Multizone IR Input

i Remote IR Input

j Remote IR Output

k Video 1/Video 2 Inputs

Video 3/Video 4 Inputs

Multizone Outputs

Video 1/Video 2 Outputs

Video Monitor Outputs

9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

‚ Surround Back Preamp Outputs: When

the AVR is used in the 6.1 or 7.1 configuration,

connect these jacks to an optional, external

power amplifier to power the Surround Back

Channels.

⁄ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

¤ Component Video Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the component video inputs of

a video projector or monitor. When a source

connected to one of the

Component Video

Inputs

‹› is selected the signal will be sent

to these jacks.

‹ Video 1/Video 2 Component Video

Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video

outputs of an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite

receiver, or other video source device with com-

ponent video outputs to these jacks.

› DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect

the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD

player to these jacks.

ﬁ AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC

Power cord to this jack when the installation is

complete. To ensure safe operation, use only

the power cord supplied with the unit. If a

replacement is required it must be of same type

and capacity.

ﬂ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC device.

The power will remain on at this outlet regard-

less of whether the AVR 8000 is on or off.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all

devices connected to the accessory outlets

should not exceed 100 watts.

‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlets: These

outlets may be used to power any device you

wish to have turned on when the AVR 8000 is

turned on with the

System Power Control

Button

° Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + and – terminals on

your center channel speaker. In conformance

with the new CEA color code specification, the

Green Terminal is the positive, or “+” terminal

that should be connected to the red (+) termi-

nal on speakers with the older color coding.

Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to

the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker.

(See page 15 for more information on speaker

polarity.)

· 8-Channel Direct Inputs: When an

optional, external source with discrete 7.1 ana-

log audio output capability such as a DVD-

Audio or SACD player is use, connect that unit’s

surround back output jacks here.

a Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect

this jack to the coaxial digital input of a

CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital recorder.

b Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer

sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player

or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be

either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a stan-

dard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF

digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

c 6-Channel Direct Inputs: When an

optional, external source with discrete 5.1

analog audio output capability such as a

DVD-Audio or SACD player is use, connect

that unit’s output jacks here.

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-

tions for multichannel input output and speaker

connections, all connection jacks and terminals

have been color coded in conformance with the

latest CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer: Purple

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”:Blue

d Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect

this jack to the optical digital input connector

on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital

recorder.

e Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-

cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible

computer sound card playing MP3 files or

streams, LD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,

a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

f DVD Inputs: Connect the analog left/right

audio and composite or S-Video output of a DVD

player or other video source to these jacks.

g Amplifier Trigger Jack: Connect this jack

to the compatible input trigger jack on a power

amplifier or other relay controlled device. The

connected product will turn on when the AVR is

turned on.

h Multizone IR Input: Connect the output of

an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to

operate the AVR 8000’s multiroom control system.

i Remote IR Input: If the AVR 8000’s

front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet

doors or other obstructions, an external IR

sensor may be used. Connect the output of

the sensor to this jack.

j Remote IR Output: This connection per-

mits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other

remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to

the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon (or other

compatible) equipment.

k Video 1/Video 2 Inputs: Connect the

left/right audio and composite or S-Video

PLAY/OUT jacks on a VCR or other video source

to these jacks.

Video 3/Video 4 Inputs: Connect the

left/right audio and composite or S-Video out-

puts of a video source such as a VCR, satellite

receiver, hard drive video recorder or other

device to these jacks.

Multizone Outputs: Connect these jacks

to the optional external audio power amplifier

and video distribution system that delivers the

source selected for multizone distribution.

Video 1/Video 2 Outputs: Connect the

left/right audio and composite or S-Video

Record/Input jacks on a VCR or camcorder to

these jacks.

Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the composite or S-Video input of a TV

monitor or video projector to view the on-screen

menus and the output of any standard video

source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

●

10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

a Power Off Button

b IR Transmitter Window

c Program/SPL Indicator

d Power On Button

e Input Selectors

f AVR Selector

g AM/FM Tuner Select

h Test Button

i Sleep Button

j Surround Mode Selector

k Night Mode

l Channel Select Button

⁄

Button

‹

Button

o Set Button

Button

q Digital Select

r Numeric Keys

s Tuner Mode

t Direct Button

u Tuning Up/Down

v OSD Button

w Dolby Mode Select Button

x DTS Digital Mode Selector

y THX Mode Select Button

z Skip Up/Down Buttons

` Transport Controls

28 Light Button

Tone Mode Button

Stereo Mode Select Button

Logic 7 Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

Disc Skip Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

›

Button

Speaker Select

Multiroom

Volume Up/Down

SPL Select

44 Learn Button

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Mute

EzSet Sensor Microphone

NOTE: The function names shown here are each but-

ton’s feature when used with the AVR 8000. Most but-

tons have additional functions when used with other

devices. See pages 44–45 for a list of these functions.

Main Remote Control Functions

11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 8000’s remote

may be programmed to control up to eight

devices, including the AVR 8000. Before using

the remote, it is important to remember to

press the

Input Selector Button e that

corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.

In addition, the AVR 8000’s remote is shipped

from the factory programmed to operate the

AVR 8000 and most Harman Kardon CD or

DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is

also capable of operating a wide variety of other

products using the control codes that are part

of the remote. Before using the remote with

other products, follow the instructions on pages

39–43 to program the proper codes for the

products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of

the buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

using the Device Control Selectors. The descrip-

tions shown here primarily detail the functions

of the remote when it is used to operate the

AVR 8000. (See page 44 for information about

alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a Power Off Button: Press this button to

place the AVR 8000 or a selected device in the

Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the

main room functions, but if the Multiroom sys-

tem is activated, it will continue to function.

b IR Transmitter Window: Point this win-

dow towards the AVR 8000 when pressing but-

tons on the remote to make certain that infrared

commands are properly received.

c Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color

indicator is used to guide you through the

process of programming the remote or learning

commands from a remote into the AVR 8000’s

remote code memory and it is also used as a

level indicator when using the remote’s EzSet

capabilities. (See page 24 for more information

on setting output levels, and see page 39 for

information on programming the remote.)

d Power On Button: Press this button to

turn on the power to a device selected by press-

ing one of the

Input Selectors ef.

e Input Selectors: Pressing one of these

buttons will perform three actions at the same

time. First, if the AVR 8000 is not turned on,

this will power up the unit. Next, it will select

the source shown on the button as the input to

the AVR 8000. Finally, it will change the remote

control so that it controls the device selected.

After pressing one of these buttons you must

press the

AVR Selector Button f again to

operate the AVR 8000’s functions with the

remote.

f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will

switch the remote so that it will operate the

AVR 8000’s functions. If the AVR 8000 is in the

Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 8000 on.

g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the AVR 8000’s tuner as the listening

choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is

already in use will select between the AM and

FM bands.

h Test Button: Press this button to begin

the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 8000’s

output levels. (See page 24 for more information

on calibrating the AVR 8000.)

i Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time

shown in the display, the AVR 8000 will auto-

matically go into the Standby mode. Each press

of the button changes the time until turn-off in

the following order:

Once the sleep timer has been activated, note

that the

Main Information Display ˆ will

dim to half brightness. Note that this button is

also used to change channels on your TV when

the TV is selected.

When the AVR 8000 remote is being pro-

grammed with the codes to operate another

device, this button is also used in the “Auto

Search” process. (See page 39 for more informa-

tion on programming the remote.)

j Surround Mode Selector: Press this

button to begin the process of changing the

surround mode. After the button has been

pressed, use the

⁄

Buttons mp to

select the desired surround mode. (See page 28

for more information.) Note that this button is

also used to tune channels when the TV is

selected using the device

Input Selector

e. When the AVR 8000 remote is being pro-

grammed with the codes of another device, this

button is also used in the “Auto Search”

process. (See page 39 for more information on

programming the remote.)

k Night Mode: Press this button to activate

the Night mode. This mode is available in spe-

cially encoded digital sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low

volume levels.

l Channel Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR 8000’s

output levels to an external source. Once this

button is pressed, use the

⁄

Buttons

mp to select the channel being adjusted,

then press the

Set Button o, followed by

the

⁄

Buttons

mp again, to change the

level setting. (See page 34 for more information.)

⁄

Button: This multipurpose button is

used to change or scroll up through the list of

items in the on-screen menus, make configura-

tion settings such as digital inputs or delay

timing, or to select surround modes. When

changing a setting, first press the button for the

function or setting to be changed (e.g., press

the

Surround Mode Selector j to select a

sound field mode or the

Digital Select

Button

q to change a digital input) and

then press this button to scroll through the list

of options or to increase a setting. The sections

in this manual describing the individual features

and functions contain specific information on

using this button for each application.

‹

Button: This button is used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of

the setup procedures for the AVR 8000.

o Set Button: This button is used to enter

settings into the AVR 8000’s memory. It is also

used in the setup procedures for delay time,

speaker configuration and channel output level

adjustment.

Button: This multipurpose button is

used to change or scroll down through the

items in the on-screen menus, make configura-

tion settings such as digital inputs or delay tim-

ing, or to select surround modes. When chang-

ing a setting, first press the button for the func-

tion or setting to be changed and then press

this button to scroll down through the list of

options or to decrease a setting. The sections in

this manual describing the individual features

and function contain specific information on

using this button for each specific application.

q Digital Select: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs

&(be to a

source. (See page 31 for more information on

using digital inputs.)

r Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions. They are also used to select channel

numbers when TV, Cable or SAT has been

selected on the remote, or to select track num-

bers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on

how the remote has been programmed.

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12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

s Tuner Mode: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator J goes

out, pressing the

Tuning Buttons u)

≠

will move the frequency up or down in single-

step increments. When the FM band is in use,

pressing this button when a station’s signal is

weak will change to monaural reception. (See

page 33 for more information.)

t Direct Button: Press this button when

the tuner is in use to start the sequence for

direct entry of a station’s frequency. After press-

ing the button, simply press the proper

Numeric Keys r to select a station. (See

page 33 for more information on the tuner.)

u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, these buttons will tune up or down through

the selected frequency band. If the

Tuner Mode

Button

s^ has been pressed so that the

AUTO Indicator J is illuminated, pressing and

holding either of the buttons for three seconds

will cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the

AUTO Indicator J is NOT illumi-

nated, pressing these buttons will tune stations

in single-step increments. (See page 33 for more

information.)

v OSD Button: Press this button to activate

the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set

up or adjust the AVR 8000’s parameters.

w Dolby Mode Selector: This button is

used to select from among the available Dolby

Surround processing modes. Each press of this

button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II

modes or Dolby 3 Stereo. When a Dolby Digital

encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode

may also be selected. (See page 28 for the avail-

able Dolby surround mode options.)

x DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a

DTS-encoded digital source is selected, each

press of this button will scroll through the avail-

able DTS modes. The specific choice of modes

will vary according to whether or not the source

material contains DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete encoding.

When a DTS source is not in use, this button has

no function. (See page 28 for the available DTS

Digital options.)

y THX Mode Select Button: Press this but-

ton to select the Home THX mode that is appli-

cable to the input type and speaker configura-

tion in use.

z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons

don’t have a direct function with the AVR 8000,

but when used with a compatibly programmed

CD or DVD changer they will change the disc

currently being played in the changer.

` Transport Controls: These buttons do

not have any functions for the AVR 8000, but

they may be programmed for the forward/

reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD

or DVD players, and audio or video cassette

recorders. (See page 42 for more information.)

Light Button: Press this button to acti-

vate the remote’s backlight for ease of use in

darkened rooms.

Tone Mode Button: Press this button to

turn the controls off so that the output is “flat,”

or to boost or lower the tone modification. The

first press of this button shows whether the

tone controls are active or not. Subsequent

presses enable you to select the treble or bass

for change by pressing the

⁄

Buttons

mp. Note that the tone controls only

change the output for the front left/right

speakers and they are not available when a

THX mode is in use.

Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this

button to select a stereo listening mode. The

first press of the button places the AVR in a

true, two-channel, left/right stereo mode with

no surround processing. The next press selects

either five-channel stereo or seven-channel

stereo, depending on the speaker configuration.

Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press

this button to select a Logic 7 Mode. This

Harman proprietary process excels at converting

two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded

sources into a full five, six or seven channel

sound field. (See page 28 for the available

Logic 7 options.)

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select: Press this but-

ton to select a DTS Neo:6 Mode. These modes

take a two channel stereo or matrix surround

encoded source and create a full five-, six- or

seven-channel sound field. (See page 28 for the

available DTS Neo:6 options.)

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons

to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a

preprogrammed sequence of commands

stored in the remote. (See page 40 for more

information on storing and recalling macros.)

Disc Skip Button: This button has no

direct function for the AVR 8000 but is most

often used to change to the next disc in a CD

or DVD player when the remote is programmed

for that type of device. (See page 39 for more

information on using the remote with products

other than the AVR 8000.)

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is

in use, press these buttons to scroll through the

stations programmed into the AVR 8000’s

memory. When some source devices, such as

CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are select-

ed using the device

Input Selectors e,

these buttons may function as Chapter Step or

Track Advance.

Clear Button: Press this button to clear

incorrect entries when using the remote to

directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to

enter a radio station into the AVR 8000’s preset

memory. Once the

MEMORY Indicator G

flashes, you have five seconds to enter a preset

memory location using the

Numeric Keys

r. (See page 34 for more information.)

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to

begin the process for setting the delay times

used by the AVR 8000 when processing sur-

round sound. After pressing this button, the

delay times are entered by pressing the

Set Button o and then using the

⁄

Buttons mp to change the setting. Press

the

Set Button o again to complete the

process. (See page 24 for more information.)

›

Button: Press this button to change a

setting or selection when configuring many of the

AVR 8000’s settings.

Speaker Select: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the

AVR 8000’s bass management system for use

with the type of speakers used in your system.

Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄

Buttons mp to select the channel

you wish to set up. Press the

Set Button o

and then select another channel to configure.

When all adjustments have been completed,

press the

Set Button o twice to exit the

settings and return to normal operation. (See

page 21 for more information.)

Multiroom: Press this button to activate

the multiroom system or to begin the process of

changing the input or volume level for the sec-

ond zone. (See page 38 for more information on

the Multiroom system.)

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons

to raise or lower the system volume.

SPL Select: This button activates the

AVR 8000’s EzSet function to quickly and

accurately calibrate the AVR 8000’s output

levels. Press and hold the button for three

seconds and then release it. Note that the

test tone will begin circulating, and the

13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

Program/SPL Indicator c will change

colors. During this sequence, EzSet will auto-

matically adjust the output levels for all

channels until they are equal, as shown by the

Program/SPL Indicator c lighting green

for each channel. Press this button again when

the adjustment is complete to turn off the test

tone. (See pages 24 and 25 for more informa-

tion on EzSet.)

Learn Button: Press this button to begin

the process of “learning” the codes from another

product’s remote into the AVR 8000’s remote.

(See page 39 for more information on using the

remote’s learning function.)

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input:

Press this button to select the device connected

to the

6-Channel Direct Inputs c or the

8-Channel Direct Inputs ·. (See page 35

for more information.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 8000 or TV set being con-

trolled, depending on which device has been

selected. When the AVR 8000 remote is being

programmed to operate another device, this but-

ton is pressed with the

Input Selector Button

e to begin the programming process. (See

page 39 for more information on programming

the remote.)

EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor

microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind

these slots. When using the remote to calibrate

speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that

you do not hold the remote in a way that cov-

ers these slots. (See pages 24 and 25 for more

information on using EzSet.)

ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Zone II Remote Control Functions

Power Off: When used in the room

where the AVR 8000 is located, press this

button to place the unit in Standby. When it

is used in a remote room with a sensor that

is connected to the

Multizone IR Input h

jack, this button turns the Multiroom system

on and off.

∫

AVR Selector: Press this button to turn

on the AVR 8000. The input in use when the

unit was last on will be selected.

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button

to select the Tuner as the input to the

Multiroom system. Press it again to change

between the AM and FM bands.

∂

Input Selectors: When the AVR 8000

is off, press one of these buttons to select a

specific input and turn the unit on. When the

unit is already in use, pressing one of these

buttons will change the input.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: When

this remote is used in the same room as the

AVR 8000, these buttons may be used to

change the frequency of the tuner. These

buttons may also control the Fast Play or

Fast Reverse functions of compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in

the same room, or from a remote room when

an IR link is connected to the AVR 8000.

Record/Pause: Press this button to

activate the Record or Pause function on

compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or

cassette deck products.

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When

the AVR 8000’s tuner is selected as the input

source, these buttons will move up or down

through the list of stations that have been

stored in the preset memory. When a CD or

DVD changer or player is selected, these but-

tons activate the Forward or Reverse Track or

Chapter Skip functions.

Disc Skip: Press these buttons to change

discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD

changer or players.

Volume Up/Down: When used in the

room where the AVR 8000 is located, press this

button to raise or lower the volume in that

room. When it is used in a remote room with a

sensor that is connected to the

Multizone IR

Input

h jack, this button will raise or lower

the volume in the remote room.

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press

these buttons to control compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players.

Mute: When used in the room where the

AVR 8000 is located, press this button to tem-

porarily silence the unit. When it is used in a

remote room with a sensor that is connected to

the

Multizone IR Input h jack, this button

will temporarily silence the feed to the remote

room only. Press the button again to return to

the previous volume level.

Power Off

∫

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

∂

Input Selectors

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

Record/Pause

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip

Disc Skip

Volume Up/Down

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop

Mute

POWER

OFF

MUTE

AVR

AM/

VID 1

VID 3

DVD

TAPE

TUNING

PRESET

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

VID 4

VID 2

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 8000 is located,

or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the

AVR 8000’s

Multizone IR Input h jack. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 8000, it

will control the functions of the AVR 8000 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.

When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the

Multizone IR Input h jack,

the buttons for Power, Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for the

second zone, as connected to the

Multizone Output jacks. (See page 38 for complete

information on using the Multiroom system.)

15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid

surface capable of supporting its weight, you will

need to make the connections to your audio and

video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety

and to avoid possible damage to your equipment

and speakers, it is always good practice to turn

off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equip-

ment from the AC output before making any

audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

the

CD Inputs ª.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed

output unless you find that the input to the

receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so

high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

the

Tape Input Jacks ⁄. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the

Tape

Output Jacks

£ on the AVR 8000.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources

such as such as a CD or DVD changer or play-

er, advanced video game, a digital satellite

receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top

box or the output of a compatible computer

sound card to the

Optical and Coaxial

Digital Inputs

be&(.

4. Connect the coaxial or optical

Digital Audio

Outputs

ad on the rear panel of the

AVR 8000 to the matching digital input connec-

tions on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied

with the unit. Connect it to the

AM and GND

Screw Terminals

¡ .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

(75-ohm) Connection ™. 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 anten-

na 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 con-

nection.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs

¢∞° to the respective

speakers.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried

to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-

lution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-

able and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the

receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal

preferences and other factors. Your dealer or

installer is a valuable resource to consult in

selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

Remember that in specifying cable, the lower

the number, the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short

runs of less than ten feet. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an AWG equiva-

lent of 18 or higher, due to the power loss and

degradation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,

CSA or other appropriate testing agency stan-

dards. Questions about running cables inside

walls should be referred to your installer or a

licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC

and/or the applicable local building codes in

your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be

certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the

positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection

now carries a specific color code as noted on

pages 8 and 9. However, most speakers will still

use a red terminal for the positive (+) connec-

tion. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to

the same terminal on both the receiver and the

speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

adhere to an industry convention of using black

terminals for negative and red ones for positive,

some manufacturers may vary from this config-

uration. To ensure proper phase and optimal

performance, consult the identification plate on

your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify

polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your

speaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-

ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable

used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For

example, use the same length piece of cable

to connect the front-left and front-right or

surround-left and surround-right speakers,

even if the speakers are a different distance

from the AVR 8000.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line-level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output § to the line-level input

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If

you are using a powered subwoofer that does

not have line-level input connections, follow the

instructions furnished with the speaker for con-

nection information.

9. If an external multichannel audio source with

5.1 outputs such as an external digital proces-

sor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used,

connect the outputs of that device to the

Channel Direct Inputs

10. If an external multichannel audio source

with 7.1 outputs such as an external digital

processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player

is used, first connect the outputs of that device

to both the

6-Channel Direct Inputs c

as noted above, and then connect the

Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right

output channels of the source device to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs ·.

11. If you plan to use a 7.1 channel source or

wish to take advantage of the 6.1/7.1 channel

processing modes such as THX Surround EX

or DTS-ES, you must use an optional audio

power amplifier for those channels. Connect

the

Surround Back Preamp Outputs ‚

to the inputs of the amplifier feeding those

channels’ speakers.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same man-

ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-

quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s

audio and video Play/Out jacks to the

Video 1/

Video 2 Input Jacks

k on the rear panel.The

Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR

should be connected to the

Video 1/Video 2

Output Jacks

on the AVR 8000.

16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or

television set or any other video source to the

VIdeo 3/Video 4 Input Jacks .

3. Connect the analog audio and video out-

puts of a DVD or laser disc player to the

DVD

Inputs

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD

player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-

verter to the appropriate

Optical or Coaxial

Digital Inputs

be&(.

5. Connect the

Video Monitor Output

jacks on the receiver to the composite or

S-Video input of your television monitor or

video projector.

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have

component video connections, connect the

component outputs of the DVD player to the

DVD Component Video Inputs ›. Note

that even when component video connections

are used, the audio connections should still be

made to either the analog

DVD Inputs f or

any of the

Optical or Coaxial Digital Input

Jacks

be.

7. If other devices with component video out-

puts are available, connect it to the

Video 1/

Video 2 Component Video Inputs

‹.The

audio connections for this device should be

made to either the

Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputs

k or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital

Input Jacks

8. If the component video inputs are used, con-

nect the

Component Video Outputs ¤ to

the component video inputs of your TV, projec-

tor or display device.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other

audio/video device that is connected to the AVR

on a temporary, rather than permanent, basis,

connect the audio, video and digital audio out-

puts of that device to the

Front Panel Inputs

&(. A device connected here is selected

as the Video 5 input, and the digital inputs

must be assigned to the Video 5 input. (See

page 20 for more information on input configu-

ration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• When the component video jacks are used,

the on-screen menus are not visible and you

must switch to the standard composite or

S-Video input on your TV to view them.

• The AVR 8000 will accept either standard

composite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component

video signals. However, it will not convert

composite or S signals to component video.

• Component or composite video signals may

only be viewed in their native formats.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 8000 is designed for flexible use with

multiroom systems, external control compo-

nents and power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or

smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may

prevent the remote sensor from receiving com-

mands. In this event, an optional remote sensor

may be used. Connect the output of the remote

sensor to the

Remote IR Input i jack.

If other components are also prevented from

receiving remote commands, only one sensor is

needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a

remote eye by running a connection from the

Remote IR Output j jack to the Remote IR

Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compati-

ble equipment.

Multiroom IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected

to the AVR 8000 via standard coaxial cable. Plug

the IR connection cable into the

Multizone IR

Input

h jack on the AVR 8000’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source

equipment is part of the main room installation,

the

Remote IR Output j jack on the rear

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on

source equipment. This will enable the remote

room location to control source equipment

functions.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components

must be linked together in a “daisy chain.”

Connect the

IR OUT jack of one unit to the

IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

Amplifier Trigger Connections

If an optional, external audio power amplifier is

used, this jack will provide the connection

needed to automate the amplifier’s turn-on.

Connect this jack to the Trigger Input on a com-

patible amplifier. When this connection is made,

the amplifier or any other trigger-controlled

device such as a projection screen or automatic

blinds will be turned on when the AVR is on,

and off when the AVR is off.

NOTE: When connecting any device to this

jack, make certain that proper connection

polarity is maintained and that the total current

draw of any device connected does not exceed

500 milliamps. If you are not familiar with this

type of connection, we recommend that you

consult your dealer or installer for more

information.

Multiroom Connections

The AVR 8000 is equipped with complete

multizone capabilities that allow it to send

a separate audio/video source to the remote

zone from the one selected for use in the

main room.

To view the video output of the source selected

for multizone operation at the remote loca-

tion, connect the wires connecting to the

remote video monitor to the

Multizone

Output

jacks.

Depending on the distance from the AVR

8000 to the remote room, two options are

available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio

interconnect cable from the AVR 8000’s loca-

tion to the remote room. In the remote room,

connect the interconnect cable to a stereo

power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected

to the room’s speakers. At the AVR 8000,

plug the audio interconnect cables into

the

Multizone Output jacks on the

AVR 8000’s rear panel.

Option 2: Connect the Multizone Output

jacks on the AVR 8000 to the inputs of

an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-

quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the

speakers in the remote room.

NOTE: In both options, you may connect an

optional IR sensor in the remote room to the

AVR 8000 via an appropriate cable. Connect

the sensor’s cable to the

Multizone IR Input

h on the AVR 8000 and use the Zone II

remote to control the room volume. Alter-

natively, you may install an optional volume

control between the output of the amplifiers

and the speakers.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with three 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 ampli-

fiers. The total power draw to each outlet may

not exceed 100 watts.

17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

The Switched AC Accessory Outlets ‡ will

receive power only when the unit is on. This is

recommended for devices that have no power

switch or a mechanical power switch that may

be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into

a Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

The

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ﬂ

will receive power as long as the unit is

plugged into a powered AC outlet.

The AVR 8000 features a removable power cord

that allows wires to be run to a complex instal-

lation so that the unit, itself, need not be

installed until it is ready for connection. When

all connections described above have been

made, connect the AC Power cord to the

AC Power Cord Jack ﬁ.

Note that the AVR 8000 draws significantly

more current than other household devices

such as computers that use removable power

cords. For that reason, it is important that only

the cord supplied with the unit (or a direct

replacement of identical capacity) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are

almost ready to enjoy the AVR 8000’s incredible

power and fidelity!

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

When all audio, video and system connections

have been made, there are a few configuration

adjustments that must be made. A few minutes

spent to correctly configure and calibrate the

unit will greatly add to your listening experience.

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is

used, the same model or brand of speaker

should be used for the left front, center and

right front speakers. This creates a seamless

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur

when a sound moves across mismatched

front-channel speakers.

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center-channel speaker

in use and your viewing device, place the center

speaker either directly above or below your TV,

or in the center behind a perforated front pro-

jection screen.

Once the center channel speaker is installed,

position the front left and front right speakers

so that they are as far away from one another

as the center channel speaker is from the pre-

ferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters

are no more than 24" above or below the

tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room

acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you

may find that imaging is improved by moving

the left front and right front speakers slightly

forward of the center channel speaker. If possi-

ble, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they

are aimed at ear height when you are seated

in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct location

for the front speakers in your particular installa-

tion. Don’t be afraid to move things around until

the system sounds correct. Optimize your speak-

ers so that audio transitions across the front of

the room sound smooth, and that sounds from

all speakers appear to arrive at the listening

position at the same time (without delay from

the center speaker compared to the left and

right speakers).

A) Front-Channel Speaker Installation

With Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen

Projectors

B) Rear speaker mounting is an alternate

location for 5.1 systems. It is required

for 7.1 operation.

When the AVR 8000 is used in 5.1-channel

operation, the preferred location for surround

speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or

slightly behind the listening position. In a 7.1-

channel system, both side surround and back

surround speakers are required. The center of

the speaker should face into the room. The

speakers should be located so that the bottom

of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than

the listeners’ ears when the listeners are seated

in the desired area.

Rear surround speakers are required when a full

7.1-channel system is installed, and they may

also be used in 5.1 channel systems as an alter-

native mounting position when it is not practi-

cal to place the main surround speakers on the

sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a

rear wall, behind the listening position. As with

the side speakers, rear surrounds should be

located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at

least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears.

The speakers should be no more than six feet

behind the rear of the seating area.

If dipole-type speakers are used on either the

side or rear walls of the room, please note that

if there are arrows on the speakers they should

face the front of the room for the side speakers,

or towards the center of the wall for the rear

speakers.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so

they may be placed almost anywhere in a

room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal loca-

tion for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in

the front of the room, about six inches from a

wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the

subwoofer at your normal listening position,

and then walk around the room until you find

a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place

the subwoofer in that spot. You should also

follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s

manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment

with the best location for a subwoofer in your

listening room.

At least 2 feet

At least 6 inches from ceiling

Center Front

Speaker

Rear-Wall Mounting

TV or Projection Screen

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more than 6 feet

when rear-mounted

speakers are used

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more

than 24"

Center Front Speaker

19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

System Setup

Once the speakers have been placed in the

room and connected, the remaining steps

in the setup process are to program the

AVR 8000’s bass management system for the

type of speakers used in your system, calibrate

the output levels, and set the delay times used

by the surround sound processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 8000

to begin these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord is

firmly inserted in to the

AC Power Cord

Receptacle

ﬁ and plug the cord into an

unswitched AC outlet. To maintain the

unit’s safety rating, DO NOT substitute the

power cord for one with lower current

capacity.

2. Press the

Main Power Switch 1 in until

it latches and the word “OFF” on the top

of the switch disappears inside the front

panel. Note that the

Power Indicator 3

will turn amber, indicating that the unit is

in the Standby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

front panel lens. If left in place, the film

may affect the performance of your remote

control.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in

the remote as shown. Be certain to follow

the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are

on the top of the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR 8000 on either by pressing

the

System Power Control 2 on the

front panel, or via the remote by pressing

the

Power On Button d, the AVR

Selector

f or any of the Input

Selectors

eg on the remote. The

Power Indicator 3 will turn green to

confirm that the unit is on, and the

Main

Information Display

ˆ will also light.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you

may find it easier to use the AVR 8000’s on-

screen display system. These easy-to-read dis-

plays give you a clear picture of the current sta-

tus of the unit and make it easy to see which

speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are

making.

To view the on-screen menus, make certain you

have made a connection from the

Video

Monitor Out Jack

on the rear panel to

the composite or S-Video input of your TV or

projector. In order to view the AVR 8000’s dis-

plays, the correct video source must be selected

on the video display. Note that the on-screen

menus are not available when a component

video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-

screen menus using a CRT-based projector,

plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or

television, it is important that they not be left on

the screen for an extended period of time. The

constant display of a static image such as these

menus or video game images may cause the

image to be permanently “burned into” the pro-

jection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of

damage is not covered by the AVR 8000 warranty

and may not be covered by the projector/TV set’s

warranty.

The AVR 8000 has two on-screen display

modes, “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When

making configuration adjustments, it is recom-

mended that the Full-OSD mode be used. This

will place an option listing on the screen, mak-

ing it easier to view the available options.

Making Configuration Adjustments

The full-OSD system is available by pressing the

OSD Button v. When this button is pressed,

the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear,

and adjustments are made from the individual

menus.

Figure 1

The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing

you to make adjustments directly, by pressing

the appropriate buttons on the front panel or

remote control for the specific parameter to be

adjusted. For example, to change the digital

input for any of the sources, press the

Digital Select Button q and then press

the

⁄

Buttons mp to scroll through

the list of options as they appear in the on-

screen display or the

Lower Display Line B.

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the

OSD Button v. When the menu is on the

screen, press the

⁄

Buttons mp until

the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the item you

wish to adjust, and then press the

Set Button

o to adjust that item. Note that the menus

will remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and

then they will “time-out” and disappear from

the screen. The time-out may be increased

to as much as 50 seconds by going to the

ADVANCED menu, and changing the item

titled

FULL OSD TIME OUT.

When the full-OSD system is in use, the menu

selections are not shown in the

Main

Information Display

ˆAB. When the

full-OSD menu system is used,

OSD ON will

appear in the

Upper Display Line A and

the

OSD Indicator C will light to remind

you that a video display must be used. When

the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction

with the discrete configuration buttons, the

on-screen display will show a single line of text

with the current menu selection. That selection

will also be shown in the

Upper Display Line

A or the Lower Display Line B, depending

on which parameter is being adjusted.

Setting the System Configuration

Memory

The AVR 8000 features an advanced memory

system that enables you to establish different

configurations for the speaker configuration,

digital input, surround mode, delay times,

crossover frequency and output levels for each

input source. This flexibility enables you to

custom-tailor the way in which you listen to

each source and have the AVR 8000 memorize

those settings. This means, for example, that

you may use different output levels or trims for

different sources, or set different speaker con-

figurations with the resultant changes to the

bass management system. Once these settings

are made, they will automatically be recalled

whenever you select that input.

The factory default settings for the AVR 8000

have all inputs except for DVD configured for

an analog audio input except for the DVD

input, where the

Coaxial Digital Input 1 b

is the default. The default speaker settings are

for “Large” speakers at the front left/right,

“Small” at all other positions, and for the

Subwoofer set as being on. However, once the

* MASTER MENU *

IN/OUT SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

SURROUND SETUP

DELAY ADJUST

CHANNEL ADJUST

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MULTI-ROOM

ADVANCED

EXIT

DSP processing system is used for the first time

for any input, the speaker settings will auto-

matically default to “Small” at all positions

with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default

setting for the surround modes is “Surround

Off,” or two-channel stereo, although Dolby

Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as

appropriate when a source with digital encod-

ing is in use.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to

change the settings for most inputs so that they

are properly configured to reflect the use of

digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers

installed and the surround mode specifics of

your home theater system. Remember that

since the AVR 8000 memorizes the settings for

each input individually, you will need to make

these adjustments for each input used.

However, once they are made, further adjust-

ment is only required when system components

are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy as

possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD

system with the on-screen menus, and step

through each input. Once you have completed

the settings for the first input, many settings

may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. It is

also a good idea to set the configuration data

in the order these items are listed in the

MASTER MENU, as some settings require a

specific entry in a prior menu item. Remember

that once the settings are made for one input,

they must be made for all other input sources

in your system.

Input Setup

The first step in configuring the AVR 8000 is to

configure each input. Note that the once an

input is selected, all settings for the Digital

Input, Speaker Configuration, Surround Mode

and Delay Timing will “attach” themselves to

that input and be stored in a non-volatile mem-

ory. This means that once made, the selection of

an input will automatically recall those settings.

For that reason, the procedures described

below must be repeated for each input source

so that you have the opportunity to custom tai-

lor each source to your specific listening

requirements. However, once made they need

not be changed again unless you need to alter

a setting.

When using the full-OSD system to make the

setup adjustments, press the

OSD Button v

once so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)

appears. Note that the

›

cursor will be next to

the

IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the Set

Button

o to enter the menu and the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will

appear on the screen. Press the

‹

›

Buttons

n until the desired input name appears

in the highlighted video, as well as being indi-

cated in the front panel

Input Indicators ı

by the green LED next to the desired input

name. If the input will use the standard left/

right analog inputs, no further adjustment is

needed.

Figure 2

If you wish to associate one of the digital

inputs with the selected input source, press the

Button p on the remote while the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on

the screen, and note that the on-screen cursor

will drop down to the

DIGITAL IN line.

Press the

‹

›

Buttons n until the

name of the desired digital input appears. To

return to the analog input, press the buttons

until the word

ANALOG appears. When

the correct input source appears, press the

Button p once so that the

›

cursor

appears next to

BACK TO MASTER

, and press the Set Button o.

To change the digital input at any time using

the discrete function buttons and the semi-OSD

system, press the

Digital Select Button q

on the remote. Within five seconds, make your

input selection using the

⁄

Buttons

mp until the desired digital or analog

input is shown in the

Upper Display Line A

and in the lower line of the on-screen display.

Press the

Set Button o to enter the new

digital input assignment.

The front panel analog

Video 5 Inputs 

are normally set as an input for use with

camcorders, video games and other portable

audio/video products, but they may be switched

to an output for connection to portable

audio/video recorders. To temporarily switch

them to outputs, you must first be at the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. Press the

Button p until the on-screen

›

cursor is

pointing to the

VIDEO 5 line. Press the

›

Button so that the word OUT is high-

lighted. Note that the

Input/Output Status

Indicator

Ô between the S- and Composite

video jacks will turn red, indicating that the

analog Video 5 jacks are now record outputs.

Selection of the front panel jacks as an output

will remain effective as long as the AVR 8000

is on. Once the unit is turned off, the jacks will

revert to their normal use as an input when the

unit is turned on again.

The AVR 8000 features electronic bass and

treble adjustments for the front left and right

channels when the stereo mode is in use.

Accessible either through the on-screen menus

or directly from the remote, the electronic

adjustments provide greater accuracy than

traditional front panel knobs.

To adjust the tone controls through the on-

screen menu system, you must first go to the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. If that menu is

not already on the screen, press the

OSD

Button

v so that the MASTER MENU

appears. As the

›

cursor will already be at

the

IN/OUT SETUP line, press the

Set Button o to enter the IN/OUT

SETUP

menu. Next, press the

Button

p until the

›

cursor is next to the

TONE MODE line.

At the

TONE MODE line press the

‹

›

Buttons n to select OUT if you wish

to disable any settings for the tone controls.

When

OUT is highlighted the unit is in the

“flat” mode and the tone controls have no

effect. The normal setting is

IN, which acti-

vates the tone controls.

To adjust either the bass or treble settings for

the front left and right speakers, press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the

›

cursor is

to the left of the setting you wish to adjust.

At the line for the desired option, press the

‹

›

Buttons n to increase or decrease

the bass or treble output.

Note that the Tone Mode settings are not avail-

able when the AVR 8000 is in the THX Cinema

or THX Surround EX mode.

When all needed adjustments have been made,

press the

Button p until the

›

cursor is

next to

BACK TO MASTER MENU to

continue with the system configuration.

* IN/OUT SETUP *

INPUT :VIDEO 1

DIGITAL IN :OPTICAL 1

VIDEO 5 :IN OUT

TONE MODE :IN OUT

BASS :0dB

TREBLE :0dB

BACK TO MASTER MENU

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

The tone controls may also be adjusted at any

time by pressing the

Tone Mode Button

8. The first press will bring up the TONE

MODE

setting in the semi-OSD on-screen dis-

play and in the

Lower Display Line B. Press

the

‹

›

Buttons n7$to activate or

disable the tone controls as shown above.

To change the tone control settings, press the

Tone Mode Button 8 until the desired

setting (BASS or TREBLE) appears in the semi-

OSD on-screen display and in the

Lower

Display Line

B. When you see the correct

name press the

‹

›

Buttons n7$

to make the adjustments. If no buttons are

pressed for five seconds the displays will return

to their normal operation and any changes will

be stored in the AVR’s memory.

NOTE: Although all other settings in the

IN/OUT SETUP menu are specific to

the input being adjusted, the Tone settings

are global and will carry through to all input

sources. There is no need to adjust these

settings when configuring subsequent inputs.

Speaker Setup

This menu tells the AVR 8000 which type

of speakers are in use. This is important as

it adjusts the settings that decide whether

your system should use the “5-channel” or

“6-channel/7-channel” modes, as well as

determining which speakers receive low-

frequency (bass) information.

For each of these settings, use the

LARGE

setting if the speakers for a particular position

are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are

capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz.

Use the

SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-

limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce

sounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small”

speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to

reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember

that the “large” and “small” descriptions

do not refer to the actual physical size of

the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce

low-frequency

sounds. If you are in doubt as

to which category

describes your speakers,

consult the specifications in the speakers’

owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

After the selections are made for the

IN/OUT SETUP menu options, press the

⁄

Buttons mp, so that the cursor

moves to the

BACK TO MASTER

line and press the Set Button o.

It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the

speaker setup through the

SPEAKER

SETUP

menu (Figure 3). If that menu is not

already on your screen from the prior adjust-

ments, press the

OSD Button v to bring up

the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then

press the

¤ Button p until the cursor is on

the

SPEAKER SETUP line. At this point,

press the

Set Button o to bring

up the

SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 3).

Figure 3

The first line of the

SPEAKER SETUP

menu allows you to configure the AVR either

for standard 5.1 surround operation or for

advanced 6.1/7.1 operation. Note that in order

to take advantage of the 6.1/7.1 modes you

must have speakers placed at the rear of the

room through connections to an optional, exter-

nal amplifier connected to the

Surround Back

Preamp Outputs

‚. If you do not have these

additional speakers installed, leave the setting at

the factory default of 5.1 and proceed to the

next step by pressing the

Button p to

begin setting the speaker configuration process.

If your system does include rear surround

amplification and speakers, change this setting

by pressing the

Set Button o while the

cursor is at the

CH CONFIG line, and then

press the

‹

›

Buttons n so that

6.1/7.1 is highlighted. When the setting is

complete, press the

⁄

Buttons mp

to move to the LEFT/RIGHT line to begin

the speaker configuration process.

NOTE: The CH CONFIG setting establishes

the surround mode options for the AVR so that

only the correct modes for the number of speak-

ers in your specific system will be available.

Should you add rear surround speakers to your

system at a later date, it is important to change

this setting so that advanced surround modes

such as Logic 7/7.1, THX Surround EX and

DTS-ES will be available.

Once the correct channel configuration setting

has been established, begin the speaker setup

process by making certain that the cursor is

pointing toward the

LEFT/RIGHT line,

which sets the configuration for the front left

and right speakers. If you wish to make a

change to the front speakers’ configuration,

press the

‹

›

Buttons n so that either

LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the

appropriate description from the definitions

shown above.

When

SMALL is selected, low-frequency

sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-

put. If you choose this option and there is no

subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-

frequency sounds from the front channels.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the front left and front right

outputs. Depending on the choice made in

the

SUBWOOFER line in this menu, bass

information may also be directed to the front

left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.

When you have completed your selection for the

front channel, press the

Button p on the

remote to move the cursor to

CENTER.

Press the

‹

›

Buttons n on the

remote

to select the option that best describes

your system, based on the speaker definitions

shown below.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency

center channel sounds will be sent only to the

subwoofer output. If you choose this option and

there is no subwoofer connected, you will not

hear low-frequency sounds from the center

channel speaker.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and

NO center channel signal will be sent to the

subwoofer output.

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround

mode for the particular input source for

which you are configuring your speakers, the

AVR 8000 will not make the LARGE option

available for the center speaker. This is due to

the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and

does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

When

NONE is selected, no signals will be

sent to the center channel output. The receiver

will operate in a “phantom” center channel

mode and center channel information will

be sent to the left and right front channel

outputs. When only front left and right speakers

are used, with no center or surround speakers,

VMAx is a good alternative mode.

* SPEAKER SETUP *

CH CONFIG : 5.1 6.1/7.1

LEFT/RIGHT : SMALL

CENTER : SMALL

SURROUND : SMALL

SURR BACK : SMALL

SUBWOOFER : SUB(LFE)

X-OVER FREQ : 80 HZ THX

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22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

When you have completed your selection for

the center channel, press the

Button p

on the remote to move the cursor to

SURROUND.

Press the

‹

›

Buttons n on the remote

to select the option that best describes the sur-

round speakers in your system based on the

speaker definitions shown on this page.

When

SMALL is selected, low-frequency

surround channel sounds will be sent to the

subwoofer output only. If you choose this

option and there is no subwoofer connected,

you will not hear any low-frequency sounds

from the surround speakers.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the surround channel outputs,

and NO surround channel signals will be sent

to the subwoofer output.

When

NONE is selected, surround sound

information will be split between the front left

and front right outputs. For optimal perform-

ance when no surround speakers are in use, the

Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used.

If the

CH CONFIG has been set to 5.1,

pressing the

Button p will take you to the

subwoofer settings, as there are no Surround

Back speakers in your system to configure. If the

CH CONFIG has been set to 6.1/7.1,

press the

Button p to enter the correct

setting for the “size” of the Surround Back

speakers. With the cursor on the

SURR BACK

line, press the

‹

›

Buttons n so that

the correct choice is highlighted.

When you have completed your selection

for the back surround channels, press the

Button p on the remote to move the

cursor to

SUBWOOFER.

Press the

‹

›

Buttons n on the remote

to select the option that best describes your

system.

The choices available for the subwoofer posi-

tion will depend on the settings for the other

speakers, particularly the front left/right posi-

tions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be

set to

SUB, which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE, three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the

AVR 8000, press the

‹

›

Buttons n

on the remote so that NONE appears in

the on-screen menu. When this option is

selected, all bass information will be routed

to the front left/right “main” speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the

AVR 8000, you have the option to have the

front left/right “main” speakers reproduce

bass frequencies at all times, and have the

subwoofer operate only when the AVR 8000

is being used with a digital source that con-

tains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects, or

LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both

your main and subwoofer speakers to take

advantage of the special bass created for

certain movies. Press

‹

›

Buttons

n on the remote so that SUB

(LFE)

appears in the on-screen menu.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to

use it for bass reproduction in conjunction

with the main front left/right speakers,

regardless of the type of program source or

Surround mode you are listening to, press

the

‹

›

Buttons n on the remote

so that

SUB LFE+L/R appears in

the on-screen menu. When this option is

selected, a full-range signal will be sent to

the front left/right “main” speakers, and the

subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies

under frequency selected, as described

below.

Once you have completed the speaker configura-

tion settings, press the

Button p on the

remote to change the cursor to

X-OVER

FREQ

. The subwoofer crossover setting may

only be adjusted using the on-screen display

system.

At this line, you will select the frequency at

which bass information is directed to the

Subwoofer Output §. To select the

crossover frequency, press the

‹

›

Buttons

n until the frequency closest to the low-

est frequency of your front left/right speakers

appears. This figure is normally printed in the

owner’s manual or data sheet for the speakers;

or consult the speaker’s manufacturer. Note

that if you are using THX-certified speakers,

the 80Hz crossover point should be selected.

When all speaker selections have been made,

press the

Button p and then the Set

Button

o to return to the MASTER

MENU.

Surround Setup

Once the speaker setup has been completed,

the next step is to set the surround mode you

wish to use with the input that was previously

selected in the

IN/OUT menu. Since sur-

round modes are a matter of personal taste,

feel free to select any mode you wish – you

may change it later. However, to make it easier

to establish the initial parameters for the

AVR 8000, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II

or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby

Digital for inputs connected to digital sources.

In the case of inputs such as a CD Player, Tape

Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to

Stereo (“Surround off”) as they are not typically

used with multichannel program material, and

it is unlikely that sur

round-encoded material

will be used. Alternatively, the

Logic 7 Music

mode is a good choice for stereo-only source

material. See page 28 for more information

on available surround modes.

When selecting surround modes for digital pro-

gram material, the AVR will always examine the

data stream and automatically select Dolby

Digital or DTS as applicable. You may then

change to THX or another choice as the

program type and your speaker configuration

permits.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup

using the full-OSD on-screen menus. From

the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the

›

cursor

is next to the

SURROUND SELECT

menu. Press the Set Button o until the

SURROUND SELECT menu (Figure 4)

is on the screen.

Figure 4

Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 4)

selects the surround mode category, and within

each of those categories there will be a choice

of the specific mode options. Note that the

choice of modes will vary according to the

speaker configuration in your system. When

the

CH CONFIG line is set to 5.1 in the

SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 3) you

will see only the modes appropriate to a 5.1-

** SURROUND SELECT **

THX

DOLBY

DTS

LOGIC 7

DSP (SURR)

STEREO

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23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

channel system. When the CH CONFIG line

is set to

6.1/7.1, the appropriate

modes will appear for that type of operation.

In addition, some of the modes available in

the AVR 8000 will not appear unless a digital

source is selected and is playing the correct

bitstream.

To select the mode that will be used as the

initial default for an input, first press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-screen

cursor is next to the desired mode’s master

category name, such as

THX, DOLBY,

DTS, DSP (SURR), etc. Next, press

the

Set Button o to view the sub-menu.

Press the

‹

›

Buttons n to scroll

through the available choices, and then press

the

Button p so that the cursor is next to

BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue

the setup process.

The following few paragraphs detail the instruc-

tions needed for modes with multiple choices.

To attach a THX mode to the input in use, press

the

Button p until the cursor is on the

THX line and press the Set Button o.

The menus will vary according to the speaker

configuration for your system. When the system

is configured for 5.1-channel, the

MODE

line on the THX menu page will read THX

CINEMA

or DTS+THX, and a NO

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

message

will also appear.

When selecting a THX mode for use with a

7.1-channel system, the THX Surround EX

mode will automatically be activated when

a Dolby Digital 5.1 program is in use and a

special “flag” signal is encoded in the program

material. When no flag is present, you may

select the Surround EX mode by pressing the

‹

›

Buttons n until the format name

appears (Figure 5).

When a DTS source is playing, the choice of

modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to

the type of program source (DTS 5.1, DTS-ES

Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the

‹

›

Buttons n to scroll through the

choices that are available for your system

and the program in use.

Figure 5

When the desired THX mode selection is

completed, press the

Button p until

the cursor is next to

BACK TO MASTER

and then press the Set Button o to

continue the setup process.

On the

DOLBY menu (Figure 6), the selection

choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II

Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, Dolby Pro

Logic II Emulation and Dolby 3 Stereo. A com-

plete explanation of these modes is found on

page 28. Note that when the Dolby Digital

mode is selected there are additional settings

available for the Night mode.

Figure 6

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital

that uses special processing to preserve the

dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie

sound track while reducing the peak level.

This prevents abruptly loud transitions from

disturbing others, without reducing the sonic

impact of a digital source. The Night mode is

only available when specially encoded Dolby

Digital signals are played.

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain

that the

›

cursor is on the NIGHT line of the

DOLBY menu. Next, press

‹

›

Buttons

n to choose between the following set-

tings, as they appear in the on-screen display:

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night

mode will not function.

MID: When MID is highlighted, a mild

compression will be applied.

MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more

severe compression algorithm will be applied.

We recommend that you select the

MID set-

ting as a starting point and change to the

MAX setting later, if desired.

The Night mode may also be adjusted directly

any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by

pressing the

Night Mode Button k.

When the button is pressed,

D-RANGE will

appear in the lower third of the video screen

and in the

Main Information Display ˆ.

Press the

⁄

Button mp within three

seconds to select the desired setting.

When all settings for the surround setup have

been made, press the

⁄

Buttons mp

so that the

›

cursor is next to BACK TO

MASTER MENU

, and press the Set Button

o to return to the MASTER MENU.

On the

DTS menu, the selection choices made

with the

‹

›

Buttons n on the remote

are determined by a combination of the type

of program material in use and whether the

5.1 or 6.1/7.1 channel configuration is in use.

The DTS Neo:6 Music mode is available with

analog stereo sources and the DTS Neo:6

Cinema mode is available with analog matrix

surround-encoded sources to deliver an

enhanced 5.1-channel sound field.

When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR

will automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS

processing when a DTS data stream is selected.

When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES

Discrete mode will automatically be activated

when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag”

is in use. When a non-ES DTS disc is in use, you

may select the DTS-ES Matrix mode through

this menu to create a full eight-speaker sur-

round mode. See page 28 for a complete expla-

nation of the DTS modes.

On the

LOGIC 7

menu, the selection choices

made with the

‹

›

Buttons n on the

remote are determined by whether the 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 channel configuration is in use. In either

case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables

Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 processing

to create fully enveloping, multichannel

surround from either two-channel Stereo or

Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS

cassettes, laser discs or television broadcasts

produced with Dolby surround.

** DOLBY **

MODE: DOLBY

DIGITAL

NIGHT: OFF MID MAX

BACK TO MASTER MENU

** THX **

MODE: THX SURR EX

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24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

In the 5.1 configuration you may select the

Logic 7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes.

They work best with two-channel music, sur-

round-encoded programs or standard two-

channel programming of any type, respectively.

For 6.1/7.1 configurations the Music and

Cinema modes may be selected. Note that the

Logic 7 modes are not available when either

Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks are in

use. See pages 28 and 29 for a complete expla-

nation of the DSP Surround modes.

On the

DSP (SURR) menu, the selection

choices made with the

‹

›

Buttons n

on the remote select from one of the DSP sur-

round modes that are designed for use with

two-channel stereo programs to create a variety

of sound field presentations. The choices avail-

able are Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater, VMAx Near and

VMAx Far. The Hall and Theater modes are

designed for multichannel installations, while

the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in

delivering a full surround field when only the

front left and front right speakers are installed.

See pages 28 and 29 for a complete explana-

tion of the DSP surround modes.

On the

STEREO menu, the selection choices

made with the

‹

›

Buttons n on the

remote may either turn the surround processing

off for a traditional two-channel stereo presen-

tation, or select

5 Stereo or 7

Stereo

depending on whether the 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 output is in use. The latter modes feed

a two-channel presentation to all speakers,

regardless of the number of speakers in use.

See page 29 for a complete explanation of the

5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes.

After the selections are made on the Dolby,

DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus,

press the

⁄

Buttons mp so that the

cursor moves to the

BACK TO MASTER

line and press the Set Button o.

Delay Settings

Due to the different distances between the

listening position for the front channel speakers

and the surround speakers, the amount of time

it takes for sound to reach your ears from the

front versus surround speakers differs. You may

compensate for this difference through the use

of the delay settings to adjust the timing for

the speaker placement and acoustic conditions

in your listening room or home theater.

The AVR 8000’s advanced software enables you

to quickly and easily set delay times without

the need to calculate them using a complex for-

mula. Instead, all you need to do is measure

the approximate distance between your listen-

ing position and each of the speakers in your

system. When you enter those distances into

the AVR’s memory as shown below, the AVR’s

microprocessor does the rest of the work, calcu-

lating the proper delay time. Note that the

measurements need not be accurate to the

inch, as the system is designed to accommo-

date a typical listening area rather than require

the precise measurement to one “sweet spot”

position.

Due to the differences between the way each

surround mode operates, some modes allow

for a greater range of delay times than others.

To avoid problems, we recommend that delay

times be adjusted using the Dolby Digital mode.

If a different mode is selected at a later time,

the AVR 8000 will automatically restrict the

delay settings to those required by the surround

mode in use.

To set the delay time for a specific input,

the

DELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 7)

should be visible on your on-screen display. If

the system is not already at that point, press

the

OSD Button v to bring up the MAS-

TER MENU

, press the

Button p three

times or until the on-screen

›

cursor is pointing

at the

DELAY ADJUST line. Press the

Set Button o to call up the menu.

Figure 7

Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on

your screen note that the default setting is to

enter the distances from the speakers to the lis-

tening position is in feet. If your measurements

are in feet, proceed to the next step; if your

measurements are made in meters, press the

the

Button p until the on-screen

›

cur-

sor is at the

UNIT line on the menu. Then,

press the

‹

›

Buttons n so that

METER is highlighted. When the change in

measurement units is made, press the

⁄

Buttons mp to return the

›

cursor to

the

FL position.

With the on-screen

›

cursor pointing to FL,

press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the

distance to the front left speaker is entered.

Press the

Button p to move down to

the center speaker, and use the

⁄

Buttons

mp again to enter the distance. Repeat the

procedure until the correct distance is entered

for each speaker position by pressing the

Button p to select the speaker and the

⁄

Buttons mp to enter the distance.

In order, the speaker positions are: Front Left,

Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Surround

Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left

and Subwoofer.

Note that when the system is configured for

5.1 operation in the

CH CONFIG line on

the

SPEAKER SETUP menu as shown

on page 21, no entry is needed for the SBR

and SBL speakers, as they are not present.

Similarly, if you have entered

NONE for

the Center or Surround positions on the

SPEAKER SETUP menu, as shown on

page 21, no entry will be possible or needed

for that position.

When the speaker-to-listening position distance

has been entered for all active speaker positions,

press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-

screen cursor is next to

BACK TO MASTER

and press the Set Button o.

Note that the delay settings may be changed

at any time directly from the remote control

by pressing the

Delay Button .

FL SPEAKER DELAY will appear in

the

Lower Display Line B, but you may

press the

⁄

Buttons mp to select

any of the individual speaker positions.

Press the

Set Button o when the desired

speaker position appears, and then press that

⁄

Buttons mp again to enter the dis-

tance from the speaker to the listening position.

Press the

Set Button o again to enter the

data. You may then press the

⁄

Buttons

mp to select another speaker position to

repeat the procedure as needed, or wait five

seconds for the system to return to normal

operation.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the

configuration of any surround sound product.

It is particularly important for a digital receiver

such as the AVR 8000, as correct outputs

ensure that you hear sound tracks with the

proper directionality and intensity.

* DELAY ADJUST *

FL :10FT SBR :10FT

CEN :10FT SBL :10FT

FR :10FT SL :3FT

SR :3 FT SUB :12FT

UNIT :FEET METER

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25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often con-

fused about the operation of the surround

channels. While some assume that sound

should always be coming from each speaker,

most of the time there will be little or no

sound in the surround channels. This is because

they are only used when a movie director or

sound mixer specifically places sound there to

create ambience, a special effect or to continue

action from the front of the room to the rear.

When the output levels are properly set, it is

normal for surround speakers to operate only

occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume

to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion

of an enveloping sound field that duplicates

the way

you hear sound in a movie theater or

concert hall.

Before beginning the output level adjustment

process, make certain that all speaker connec-

tions have been properly made. The system

volume should be set to the level that you will

use during a typical listening session. While the

AVR 8000 allows you to set output levels man-

ually, we recommend that EzSet system be used

when the AVR is first installed to establish the

initial level settings.

Using EzSet

Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes

it possible to quickly and accurately set the

AVR 8000’s output levels without the use of a

sound pressure meter, although manual adjust-

ment is also available. However, for the easiest

setup, follow these steps while seated in the lis-

tening 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.

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at

-15dB,

as shown in the on-screen display or

Main

Information Display

ˆ.

3. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s

length, being sure not to cover the

EzSet

Sensor Microphone

at the top of

the remote.

4. Press and hold the

SPL Select Button

for three seconds. Release it when the

Program/SPL Indicator c stops flash-

ing 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

ˆ, alternating

with a readout of the output setting, rela-

tive 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 con-

nected 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

ˆ. 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 indica-

tion 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.

7. After the test noise has circulated once

through each channel, it will send the tone

to each channel once again, to verify the

settings.

8. After two complete circulations of the

tone, the levels are set. The

Program/SPL

Indicator

c will remain green at each

channel. Upon completion of the second

circulation, the

Program/SPL Indicator

c will flash green twice and then go out.

The tone will stop and the AVR 8000 will

return to normal operation.

If you find that the output levels chosen by

EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you

may repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2 and

adjust the master volume either slightly higher

or lower to accommodate your particular room

layout and your tastes. You may repeat this pro-

cedure as many times as necessary to achieve a

desired result. In order to prevent possible dam-

age to your hearing or your equipment, we

emphasize that you should avoid setting the

master volume above 0dB.

Manual Output Level Adjustment

Output levels may also be adjusted manually,

either to set them to a specific level with an

SPL meter, or to make fine tuning adjustments

to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote.

Figure 8

Manual output level adjustment is most easily

done through the

CHANNEL ADJUST

menu (Figure 8). If you are already at the

MASTER MENU, press the

Button p

until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the

CHANNEL ADJUST line. If you are

not at the

MASTER MENU, press the

OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER

(Figure 1), and then press the

Button p until the on-screen

›

cursor is

next to the

CHANNEL ADJUST line.

* CHANNEL ADJUST *

FL :0 dB SBR :0 dB

CEN :0 dB SBL :0 dB

FR :0 dB SL :0 dB

SR :0 dB SUB :0 dB

CHANNEL RESET :OFF ON

TEST TONE :OFF ON

SUB TEST TONE :OFF ON

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Press the Set Button o to bring the

CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 8)

to the screen.

When the

CHANNEL ADJUST menu

appears, press the

Button p until the

on-screen

›

cursor is next to the TEST

TONE

line. Press the

‹

›

Buttons n

so that ON is highlighted and the AVR’s inter-

nal test tone will begin to circulate from speak-

er to speaker in a clockwise direction into all

speakers. The test noise will play for two sec-

onds in each speaker before circulating, and a

blinking on-screen cursor will appear next to

the name of each speaker location when the

sound is at that speaker.

NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers

have been properly connected. As the test noise

circulates, listen to make certain that the sound

comes from the speaker position shown in the

Main Information Display ˆ. If the sound

from a speaker location does NOT match the

position indicated in the display, turn the

AVR 8000 off using the

Main Power Switch

1 and check the speaker wiring or connec-

tions to external power amplifiers to make cer-

tain that each speaker is connected to the cor-

rect output terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let the

test noise circulate again, and listen to see

which channels sound louder than the others.

Using the front left speaker as a reference,

press the

‹

›

Buttons n on the remote

to bring all speakers to the same volume level.

When one of the

‹

›

buttons is pushed, the

test noise circulation will pause on the channel

being adjusted to give you time to make the

adjustment. When you release the button, the

circulation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual channels until

the volume level sounds the same from each

speaker. Note that adjustments should be made

with the

‹

›

Buttons n on the remote

only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are

using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for

precise level adjustment, set the volume so that

the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

You may also adjust the output levels manually

while using the level indication feature of the

EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indica-

tor, simply press and release the

SPL Select

Button

on the remote while the test tone

is circulating. The

Program/SPL Indicator c

will change color to indicate the level. Adjust the

level using the

‹

›

Buttons n until the

LED lights green for all channels. When it is red,

the level is too high; when it is amber, the level

is too low. Press the

SPL Select Button

when you are finished to turn the sensor and

indicator off.

NOTE: The Subwoofer level is not adjustable

when the normal test tone is in use as proper

subwoofer adjustment requires a different test

tone. Instructions for adjusting the subwoofer

level using the test tone follow below. The

subwoofer output level may also be adjusted

when the channel levels are being trimmed to

a program source rather than the test tone, as

shown on page 34.

When all channels have an equal volume level,

the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu,

press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-

screen

›

cursor is next to the BACK TO

MASTER MENU line, and then press the

Set Button o to return to the MASTER

The output levels may also be adjusted at any

time using the remote control and semi-OSD

system. To adjust the output levels in this fash-

ion, press the

Test Button h. As soon as

the button is pressed, the test tone will begin

to circulate as indicated earlier. The correct

channel from which the test noise should be

heard will be shown in the lower third of the

video screen and in the

Lower Display Line

B. While the test noise is circulating, the prop-

er channel position will also be

indicated in the

Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators

E by a blinking letter within the

correct channel.

To adjust the output level, press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the desired level is

shown in the display or on screen. Once the

buttons are released, the test noise will begin

to circulate again in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level,

press the

Test Button h again to complete

the process.

NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available

for the VMAx or Surround Off modes.

Additional Input Adjustments

After one input has been adjusted for Surround

mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and

output levels, go back to the

IN/OUT

SETUP

line on the MASTER MENU and

enter the settings for each input that you will

use. In most cases, only the digital input and

surround mode will be different from one input

to the next, while the speaker type, crossover

frequency, Night mode and output level set-

tings will usually be the same and may be

quickly entered by entering the same data used

for the original input.

Bass Peak Limiter

The AVR 8000 includes a bass peak level limiter

as part of the THX Ultra program to protect

your subwoofer from being damaged by exces-

sive levels. Note that if you are using full range

front left/right speakers instead of a conven-

tional subwoofer, the settings for the Bass Peak

Limiter will apply to those speakers.

To set the Bass Peak Limiter you must be at the

BASS PEAK LEVEL menu (Figure 9). If

that menu is not on the screen, press the

OSD

Button

v and then press the

Button

p until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to

BASS PEAK LEVEL. Press the Set

Button

o to display that menu.

Figure 9

If you wish to use the Limiter, press the

‹

›

Buttons n so that ON is highlighted

while the on-screen

›

cursor is at the

PEAK LIMIT line. Next, press the

Button p once so that the cursor is on

the

SETTING START line. Press the

‹

›

Buttons n so that YES is

highlighted to start the processing of setting

the peak level. Note that the menu will change

to provide additional instructions as shown in

Figure 10.

Figure 10

* BASS PEAK LEVEL *

PEAK LIMIT :OFF ON

SETTING START :NO YES

(PEAK LIMIT :--dB)

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Turn up the volume with

Master ’VOL UP’ button.

When distortion is aud-

ible push ’SET’ button.

* BASS PEAK LEVEL *

PEAK LIMIT :OFF ON

SETTING START :NO YES

(PEAK LIMIT :--dB)

BACK TO MASTER MENU

26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

As indicated in the menu, when you start the

process a special test tone will be heard

through the subwoofer or front/left right speak-

ers, depending on your system’s configuration.

Press the

Volume Up Button until the

sound from the subwoofer or front speakers’

low-frequency drivers sounds distorted or

crackly. At that point IMMEDIATELY press the

Set Button o.

At this point the maximum setting will be

entered and the test noise will stop. Press the

⁄

Buttons mp so that the on-screen

›

cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER

. Press the Set Button o to return

to the

MASTER MENU.

When all settings and adjustments have been

made, press the

OSD Button v to return to

normal operation of the AVR.

Once the settings outlined on the previous

pages have been made, the AVR 8000 is ready

for operation. While there are some additional

settings to be made, these are best done after

you have had an opportunity to listen to a vari-

ety of sources and different kinds of program

material. These advanced settings are described

on pages 36 to 37 of this manual. In addition,

any of the settings made in the initial configu-

ration of the unit may be changed at any time.

As you add new or different sources or speak-

ers, or if you wish to change a setting to better

reflect your listening taste, simply follow the

instructions for changing the settings for that

parameter as shown in this section.

Having completed the setup and configuration

process for your AVR 8000, you are about

to experience the finest in music and home

theater listening. Enjoy!

28 OPERATION

Operation

Surround Mode Chart

MODE FEATURES

DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a

special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or

laser discs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated

low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six

discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel.All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES

Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology that decodes full-range, discrete left,

MOVIE center right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo

MUSIC sources when an analog input is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the

EMULATION Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode provides a sound field that is

identical to the original Dolby Pro Logic mode for those who prefer that sonic presentation.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from

Logic 7 Music either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection

Logic 7 Enhance made in the

SURROUND SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,

while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the “6.1/7.1”

option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix

encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans

that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with

analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater

rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver

maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of Logic 7 for 5.1 configurations only and is primarily used

with musical programs. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to

the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is

the sole source of bass energy.

THX Ultra The THX Ultra modes use special patented circuits and techniques developed by Lucasfilm, Ltd, and they are available only in

THX-licensed products. Compatible with both digital sources using either Dolby Digital or DTS technology, or traditional analog

soundtracks, THX Ultra compensates for the differences between a movie theater and a home listening room to make it possible

for your home theater to best allow you to hear movie soundtracks the way a film’s sound designers intended them to be heard.

When an analog source is in use, THX processing may be selected to enhance the presentation of matrix surround-encoded

programs with either Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 as the basic surround processor. When a digital source is in use, the proper

THX 5.1 or 7.1 mode will be selected, depending on the speaker configuration in your system. For 7.1 systems, THX Surround EX

is available with Dolby Digital sources to create rear surround channels using specially encoded information within a movie’s

soundtrack for the ultimate cinema sound experience.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional

DTS Neo:6 Music Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix

surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo

program is being played. Once the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode is selected, you may also add THX processing by pressing the THX

Button on the front panel or remote.

DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create 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

front-right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

THEATER The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater.

HALL 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or medium-sized (HALL 2) concert hall.

HALL 2

29 OPERATION

Operation

MODE FEATURES

VMAx Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space

VMAx Far with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field,” mode should be

selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field,” mode should be

selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx modes are also available using the

Headphone Jack 4. When headphones are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from

your ears, reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on

7-Channel Stereo whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any

time. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal in this mode at the front-left and surround-left,

and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left

and right channels.

SURROUND This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-channel presentation of

OFF (STEREO) two-channel stereo programs.

NOTES ON SURROUND MODE SELECTION:

• The choice of available surround modes

will vary depending on the type of input

signal. For example, when a Dolby Digital

source is playing it is not possible to use

the DTS Neo:6 process.

• The choice of available surround modes

will also vary depending on whether a

two-channel, 5.1-channel or 6.1/7.1-

channel speaker configuration is selected.

For example, Logic 7 Enhanced is not

available with 7.1 operation, while THX

Surround EX is not available with DTS-ES

Discrete sources.

• In some cases it is possible to combine

surround mode techniques. For example,

you may select THX or Logic 7 processing

with a Dolby Digital, DTS or analog input

source. However, you may not combine

DTS-ES 6.1 source material with Logic 7

processing.

• No surround mode processing is available

when an HDCD or MP3 source is being

decoded.

30 OPERATION

Operation

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the initial setup and

configuration of the AVR 8000, it is simple to

operate and enjoy. The following instructions will

help you maximize the enjoyment of your new

receiver:

Turning the AVR 8000 On or Off

• When using the AVR 8000 for the first time,

you must press the

Main Power Switch

on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places

the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the

amber color of the

Power Indicator

. Once

the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening

session by pressing the

System Power Control

on the front panel, or the Power On Button

d or AVR Selector f on the remote. Note

that the

Power Indicator

will turn green.

This will turn the unit on and return it to the

input source that was last used.The unit may also

be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the

Input Selector Buttons efg

∫ç∂

on the remote or the Input Source

Selector Button

on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

Buttons

eg to turn the unit on, press

the

AVR Selector f to set the remote control

to the AVR 8000 functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session, simply press the

System Power

Control

2 on the front panel or the Power

Off Button

on the remote. Power will

be shut off to any equipment plugged into the

rear panel

Switched AC Outlet ‡ and the

Power Indicator 3 will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off”

it is actually placing the system in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator 3.

• To program the AVR 8000 for automatic turn-

off, press the

Sleep Button i on the remote.

Each press of the button will decrease the time

before shut-down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower

Display Line

B and it will count down until

the time has elapsed.

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off. Note that

the front panel display will dim to one half

brightness when the Sleep function is

programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,

press and hold the

Sleep Buttoni until

the information display returns to normal

brightness; the Sleep indicator numbers will

disappear and the words

SLEEP OFF

will appear in the Lower Display Line B

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good

idea to completely turn the unit off with the

front panel

Main Power Switch

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is

left turned off by using the

Main Power

Switch

for more than two weeks.

Source Selection

• To select a source, press any of the Input

Selector Buttons

ç∂

on the

remote.

• The input source may also be changed by

pressing the front panel

Input Source

Selector Button

%. Each press of the button

will move the input selection through the list of

available inputs.

• As the input is changed, the AVR 8000 will

automatically switch to the digital input (if

selected), surround mode, speaker configura-

tion, output levels, crossover frequency and

night mode status that were entered during the

configuration process for that source.

• The front panel

Video 5 Inputs



, Optical

Digital 4 Input

or the Coaxial Digital 4

Input

(

may be used to connect a device such

as a video game or camcorder to your home

entertainment system on a temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will appear momentarily as an on-screen

display in the lower third of the video display.

The input name will also appear in the

Main

Information Display

ˆ and a green LED

will light next to the selected input’s name in

the front-panel

Input Indicators ı.

• When an audio source is selected, the last

video input used remains routed to the

Video 1/

Video 2 Outputs

and Video Monitor

Outputs

. This permits simultaneous viewing

and listening to different sources.

• When a composite or S-Video source is selected,

the video signal for that input will be routed to the

Video Monitor Output and will be viewable

on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 8000.

Volume Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front panel

Volume Control Ù or

remote

Volume Up/Down buttons.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs,

press the

Mute Button K.This will

interrupt the output to all speakers and the

headphone jack, but it will not affect any

recording or dubbing that may be in progress.

When the system is muted, the word

MUTE

will flash in the Main Information Display

ˆ. Press the Mute Buttons K again to

return to normal operation.

• During a listening session, you may turn the

tone controls for the front left/right speakers off

or adjust the bass and treble settings using

remote control, rather than the front panel

knobs used on many audio products. To adjust

the tone settings, first press the

Tone Mode

Button

. The first press of this button

shows if the tone controls are active or not.

When the default setting of

TONE IN

appears, press the

⁄

Buttons mp so

that

TONE OUT appears on the Lower

Display Line

B and in the semi-OSD display.

To adjust the Bass or Treble settings, press the

Tone Mode Button until the current

Bass or Treble status appears in the

Lower

Display Line

B and then press the

⁄

Buttons mp to raise or lower the settings.

When all tone mode adjustments are complete,

simply wait a few seconds until the display

returns to normal operation as your indication

that the settings have been accepted by the AVR’s

memory. Note that the tone controls only change

the output for the front left/right speakers.

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

into the front panel

Headphone Jack

Note that when the headphone’s plug is con-

nected, the word

HEADPHONE will scroll

once across the

Lower Display Line B and

all speakers will be silenced. When the head-

phone plug is removed, the audio feed to the

speakers will be restored.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the

AVR 8000 is its ability to reproduce a full

multichannel surround sound field from digital

sources, analog matrix surround-encoded

programs and standard stereo programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on per-

sonal taste, as well as the type of program

source material being used. For example, motion

min

OFF

31 OPERATION

Operation

pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one

of the major surround-encoding processes, such

as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo

may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby

Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or

Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on

the source material. In addition, the THX mode

may be used with both analog and digital

soundtracks to provide optimal reproduction.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the sur-

round information as long as the program is

broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround

sound may be decoded via any of the analog

surround modes such as Pro Logic II Cinema,

Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when

they are broadcast via conventional TV stations,

cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addi-

tion, a growing number of made-for-television

programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and

music CDs are also recorded in surround sound.

You may view a list of these programs at the

Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying

intentional surround information, you may find

that the Pro Logic II, Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS

Neo:6, VMAx and the Hall or Theater modes

often deliver enveloping surround presentations

through the use of the natural information pres-

ent in all stereo recordings.

Surround modes are selected using either the

front panel controls or the remote. To select a

surround mode, first determine which of the

surround mode categories you wish to choose

from and press the button corresponding to

that category:

Dolby Mode w5, DTS

Surround

xÛ for digital sources, DTS

Neo:6

Ò for analog sources, Logic 7

7, DSP j9 modes or Stereo $.

As you press any of the

Mode Select Buttons

wx 57$ÒÛ (except

the

Surround Mode Selector j as noted

below) the surround mode name will appear in

the

Main Information Display ˆ and in the

on-screen display.

As the surround modes change, a green LED

will light next to the current mode in the

Surround Mode Indicators ¯ list on the

front panel.

The Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix

and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be select-

ed when a digital input is in use. In addition,

when a digital source is present, the AVR 8000

will automatically select and switch to the

correct mode, regardless of the mode that has

been previously selected. For more information

on selecting digital sources, see the Digital

Audio Playback section below.

The THX modes involve specialized postpro-

cessing techniques that optimize the audio

signals after they have been decoded. Thus,

when selecting a THX mode, the AVR will auto-

matically examine the signal to see whether

it is analog or digital and apply Dolby Digital

or DTS decoding if needed. The special THX

circuits will then be activated. To select a THX

mode, press the

THX Mode Select Button

y6 and the proper THX mode for the active

input will be activated.

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs

are in use there is no surround processing, as

these inputs take the analog output signals

from an optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD

player, or another source device and carry them

straight through to the volume control without

any further digital processing.

To listen to a program in traditional two-chan-

nel stereo, using the front left and front right

speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed

and configured), press the

Stereo Button

until SURR OFF

appears in the Main

Information Display

ˆ.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over older

analog surround processing systems such as

Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five discrete channels:

left front, center, right front, left surround and

right surround. Each channel reproduces full fre-

quency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dra-

matically improved dynamic range and significant

improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addi-

tion, digital systems have the capability to deliver

an additional channel that is specifically devoted

to low-frequency information. This is the “.1”

channel referred to when you see these systems

described as “5.1,”“6.1” or “7.1”. The bass

channel is separate from the other channels, but

since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound

designers have given it that unique designation.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is

available on specially encoded LD discs and satel-

lite broadcasts and it is a part of the new high-

definition television (HDTV) system.

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator

is required to use the AVR 8000 to listen to the

Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser

discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player

to the demodulator and then connect the

digital output of the demodulator to the

Optical or Coaxial Inputs &(be of the

AVR 8000. No demodulator is required for use

with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is

capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or

matrix sound field reproduction. Although both

DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-

ferent methods of encoding the signals, and

thus they require different decoding circuits to

convert the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on

select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special

audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or

CD player equipped with a digital output to

play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 8000. All

that is required is to connect the player’s out-

put to either an

Optical or Coaxial Input on

the rear panel

be or front panel &(.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS

soundtracks, the DVD player must be compati-

ble with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS

logo on the player’s front panel. Early DVD

players may not be able to play DTS-encoded

DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with

the AVR 8000, as some players cannot pass

the DTS signal through to the digital outputs.

If you are in doubt as to the capability of your

DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the

player’s owner’s manual.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode, you must have

properly connected a digital source to the

AVR 8000. Connect the digital outputs from

DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems

or CD players to the

Optical or Coaxial

Inputs

&(be. In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo

recording, the analog outputs provided on digi-

tal source equipment should also be connected

to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 8000 rear

panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio out-

put from a DVD to the

DVD Audio Inputs f

on the rear panel when you connect the

source’s digital outputs).

If you have not already configured an input for

a digital source using the on-screen menus as

shown on page 20, first select the input using

the remote or front panel controls as outlined

in this manual. Next, select the digital source

by pressing the Digital Select Button qÚ

and then using the

⁄

Buttons mp on

the remote or the

Selector Buttons 7$

on the front panel to

choose any of the

OPTICAL or COAXIAL

inputs, as they

appear in the

Upper Display Line A or

on-screen display. When the digital source

is playing, the AVR 8000 will automatically

detect which type of digital data stream is

being decoded and display that information

in the

Upper Display Line A.

Digital Bitstream Indicators

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 8000

senses the type of bitstream data that is

present. Using this information, the correct

surround mode will automatically be selected.

For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit

to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital

bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.

When the unit senses PCM data from CDs

and LDs, it will allow the appropriate surround

sources to be selected manually. Since the

range of available surround modes is dependent

on the type of digital data that is present, the

AVR 8000 uses a variety of indicators to let you

know what type of signal is present. This will

help you to understand the choice of modes.

To help you see which type of digital source is

playing, the

Surround Mode Indicators ¯

also serve as bitstream indications to show

which type of bitstream is present, as well as

the surround mode in use, if applicable.

Dolby Digital: When the green LED next to

the Dolby Digital logo is lit, a Dolby Digital bit-

stream is being received. Depending on the set-

tings on the source player and specific surround

information and number of channels on the

disc, a number of surround modes are possible.

For discs with full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby

Digital and VMAx modes are available.

DTS: When the green LED next to the DTS logo

lights, a DTS bitstream is being received. When

the unit senses this type of data, only the appli-

cable DTS mode may be used.

PCM: When the green LED next to the word

DIGITAL lights, a standard Pulse Code

Modulation, or PCM, signal is being received.

This is the type of digital audio used by conven-

tional compact disc and laser disc recordings.

When a PCM bitstream is present, all modes

except Dolby Digital and DTS are available.

HDCD: When the green LED next to the letters

HDCD is lit in conjunction with the PCM indi-

cator, the CD that is playing is encoded through

the special High Definition Compatible Digital

process. HDCD

discs use 20-bit encoding and

other proprietary processing to provide the ulti-

mate in CD listening. Note that HDCD process-

ing is only available in the Stereo (Surround

Off) mode.

MP3: When the green LED next to MP3 is lit, a

compatible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is

being received. This is the popular audio format

used by many computer programs for recording

compressed audio files. When an MP3 bit-

stream is present, the sound will automatically

be played in the Stereo (Surround Off) mode.

The surround modes are not available during

MP3 playback. Note that there are many differ-

ent forms of MP3 encoding available and the

format is used at a number of different bit

rates. The AVR 8000 may not be compatible

with all forms of MP3, particularly when the

data file is encoded at 128 kb/s or above.

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the

AVR 8000 features a set of unique channel-

input indicators that tell you how many chan-

nels of digital information are being received

and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted.

(See Figure 11.)

Figure 11

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/

SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of

the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators E

in the front panel Main Information Display

ˆ. When a standard analog signal is in use,

only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as

analog signals have only left and right channels.

Digital signals, however, may have two, five, six

or seven separate channels, depending on the

program material, the method of transmission

and the way in which it was encoded. When a

digital signal is playing, the letters in these indi-

cators will light in response to the specific sig-

nal being received. It is important to note that

although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred

to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital

DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it

is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby

Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and

“R” indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both

“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-

track. When playing a DVD, always be certain

to check the type of material on the disc. Most

discs show this information in the form of a

listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket.

When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack

choices, you may have to make some adjust-

ments to your DVD player (usually with the

“Audio Select” button or in a menu screen

on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the

AVR 8000. It is also possible for the type of

signal feed to change during the course of a

DVD playback. In some cases, the previews

of special material will only be recorded in

2.0 audio, while the main feature is available

in 5.1 audio. The AVR 8000 will automatically

sense changes to the bitstream and channel

count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the

Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators

E also flash to indicate

when a bitstream has been interrupted. This

will happen when a digital input source is

selected before the playback starts, or when a

digital source such as a DVD is paused. The

flashing indicators remind you that the play-

back has stopped due to the absence of a digi-

tal signal and not through any fault of the

AVR 8000. This is normal, and the digital play-

back will resume once the playback is started

again.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables specially encoded Dolby

Digital input sources to be played back with full

digital intelligibility while reducing the mini-

mum peak level by

/4 to

/3. This prevents

abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,

without reducing the impact of the digital

source. The Night mode is available only when

Dolby Digital signals with special data are

being played.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the

Night

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and Pacific Microsonics

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are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States

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Mode Button k on the remote. Next, press

the

⁄

Buttons mp to select either

the middle range or full compression versions

of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off,

press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the

message in the lower third of the video display

and in the

Lower Display Line B reads D-

RANGE OFF

The Night mode may also be selected to always

be on at either level of compression using the

options in the

DOLBY menu. See page 23

for information on using the menus to set this

option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL

PLAYBACK:

• When the digital playback source is stopped,

or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search

mode, the digital audio data will momentarily

stop, and the channel position letters inside the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators E will

flash. This is normal and does not indicate a

problem with either the AVR 8000 or the

source machine. The AVR 8000 will return to

digital playback as soon as the data is avail-

able and when the machine is in a standard

play mode.

• Although the AVR 8000 will decode virtually all

DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possi-

ble that some future digital sources may not be

compatible with the AVR 8000.

• Note that not all digitally encoded programs

contain full 5.1 or 6.1 channel audio. Consult

the program guide that accompanies the DVD

or laser disc to determine which type of audio

has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 8000

will automatically sense the type of digital sur-

round encoding used and adjust to

accommodate it.

• When a digital source is playing, you may not

be able to select some of the analog surround

modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3,

Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-

ing, it is not possible to make an analog

recording using the

Tape £ and Video 1 or

Video 2 Outputs . However, the digital

signals will be passed through to the

Digital

Audio Outputs

ad*Ó.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncom-

pressed digital audio system used for compact

discs and laser discs. It is also the format used

as an output by audio transcoders such as the

Harman Kardon DAL 150. The digital circuits in

the AVR 8000 are capable of high-quality digi-

tal-to-analog decoding, and they may be con-

nected directly to the digital audio output of

your CD or LD player.

Connections may be made to either the rear

panel

Optical or Coaxial Inputs eb or

the front panel

Digital Inputs &(.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next

press the

Digital Select Button Úqand

then use the

⁄

Buttons mp on the

remote, or the

Selector Buttons 7$ on the

front panel, until the desired choice appears in

the

Main Information Display ˆ.

During PCM playback, you may select any

Surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.

When an HDCD-encoded disc is being played

and the DVD or CD player is connected to the

AVR 8000 via a digital connection, select

Surround Off as the Surround mode to enjoy

the benefits of the HDCD process.

MP3 Audio Playback

The AVR 8000 is one of the few receivers

equipped for onboard decoding for the MP3

audio format used by computers and portable

audio devices. Also, some new CD players are

capable of playing back optical discs that are

recorded with MP3, rather than standard CD

audio information. By offering MP3 decoding,

the AVR 8000 is able to deliver precise conver-

sion of the digital signals to an analog output,

along with the benefits of listening to the MP3

audio through the AVR 8000’s high-current

amplifier and the speakers from your surround

system, rather than the smaller speakers and

low-powered amplifiers typically used with

computers.

To take advantage of the AVR 8000’s MP3

capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of

a computer’s sound card or the PCM output of

a portable digital audio device to either the

rear panel

Digital Inputs be or the front

panel

Digital Inputs &(. When the digital

signal is available, the green LED next to the

MP3 indication in the

Surround Mode

Indicators

¯ will light, and the audio will

begin playing.

NOTES:

• The AVR 8000 is only capable of playing sig-

nals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is

not compatible with other computer audio

codecs.

• The digital audio input signal may be either

optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the

PCM format. Direct connection of USB or serial

data outputs is not possible, even though the

signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any

questions about the data output format from

your computer or a sound card, check with the

device’s owner’s manual or contact the manu-

facturer’s technical support area.

• If your computer or sound card’s digital out-

put is not capable of direct connection to the

AVR 8000, you may use an optional, external

transcoder, such as those available from

Harman Kardon, to convert the USB output of

a computer to a format compatible with the

AVR. Contact your Harman Kardon dealer for

additional details.

• Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats

and encoding speeds, it is possible that the

AVR 8000 may not be compatible with all MP3

input signals. Some may produce unacceptable

results and some may not be decoded. This

is not a fault of either the computer or the

AVR 8000, but rather a by-product of the

unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 8000’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,

FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations

may be tuned manually, or they may be stored

as favorite station presets and recalled from a

30-position memory.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button

on the remote to select the tuner as

an input. The tuner may be selected from the

front panel by either pressing the

Input

Source Selector

% until the tuner is active

or by pressing the

Tuner Band Selector !

at any time.

2. Press the

AM/FM Tuner Select Button

or Tuner Band Selector ! again

to switch between AM and FM so that the

desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the FM Mode

or Tuner Mode

Button

s to select manual or automatic

tuning.

When the

AUTO Indicator J is illuminated in

the

Main Information Display ˆ the tuner

will only stop at those stations that have a

strong enough signal to be received with

acceptable quality.

When the

AUTO Indicator J is not lit, the

tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each

frequency increment in the selected band.

4. To select stations, press the

Tuning

Selector Button

)

. When the

AUTO Indicator J is illuminated, press the

button for two seconds and then release to

cause the tuner to search for the next highest

or lowest frequency station that has an accept-

able signal. When tuning FM stations in the

Auto mode, the tuner will only select stereo

stations. To tune to the next station, press the

button again. If the

STEREO Indicator H

is not lit, tap the Tuning Selector Button

)

to advance one frequency

increment at a time, or press and hold it to

locate a specific station. When the

TUNED

Indicator

I lights, the station is properly

tuned and should be heard with clarity.

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the

Direct Button t, and then pressing

the

Numeric Keys

that correspond to the

station’s frequency. The desired station will

automatically be tuned. If you press an incor-

rect button while entering a direct frequency,

press the

Clear Button to start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is

weak, audio quality will be increased by switch-

ing to Mono mode by pressing the

FM Mode

Button

until the STEREO Indicator

H goes out.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be

stored in the AVR 8000’s memory for easy

recall using the front panel controls or the

remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune

the station using the steps outlined above.

Then:

1. Press the

Memory Button on the

remote. Note that the

MEMORY Indicator G

will be illuminated and flash in the Main

Information Display

ˆ.

2. Within five seconds, press the

Numeric

Keys

r corresponding to the location where

you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once

entered, the preset number will appear in the

Main Information DIsplay ˆ.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional

stations to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously

entered in the preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys r that correspond to the

desired station’s memory location.

• To manually tune through the list of stored

preset stations one by one, press the

Preset

Stations Selector Buttons

the front panel or remote.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 8000 is

sent to the record outputs. This means that any

program you are watching or listening to may

be recorded simply by placing machines con-

nected to the outputs for

Tape Outputs £ or

Video 1/Video 2 Outputs in the record

mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

the

Digital Audio Outputs ad*Ó, you

are able to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a

digital signal is present, and they do not con-

vert an analog input to a digital signal, or

change the format of the digital signal. In

addition, the digital recorder must be com-

patible with the output signal. For example,

the PCM digital input from a CD player may

be recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby

Digital or DTS signals may not.

• Please make certain that you are aware of

any copyright restrictions on any material you

copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted

materials is prohibited by federal law.

Front Panel Connections

In addition to the rear panel digital outputs, the

AVR 8000 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive

configurable front panel output jack feature. For

easy connection of portable devices, you may

switch the front panel

Video 5 Jacks  from

an input to an output by following these steps:

1.Press the

OSD Button v to view the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1).

2.Press the

Set Button o to enter the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2).

3.Press the

Button p so that the on-

screen

›

cursor is next to VIDEO 5.

4.Press the

Set Button o and then press

either of the

‹

›

Buttons n/ so that

the word

OUT is highlighted.

5.Press the

Set Button o to enter the

change.

6.Press the

OSD Button v to exit the

menus and return to normal operation.

Note that once the setting is made, the

Input/Output Status Indicator Ô will turn

red, indicating that the jacks are now an out-

put, instead of in the default setting as an

input. Once changed to an output, the setting

will remain as long as the AVR 8000 is turned

on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD

menu system, as described above. Note, howev-

er, that once the AVR 8000 is turned off, the

setting is cancelled. When the unit is turned on

again, the front panel jacks will return to their

normal default setting as an input. If you wish

to use their jacks as an output at a future time,

the setting must be changed again using the

OSD menu system, as described above.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the

AVR 8000 is established using the test tone,

as outlined on pages 24 through 26. In some

cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the

output levels using program material such as a

test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.

Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer

can only be adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program

material, first set the reference volume for

the front left and front right channels using the

Volume Control Ù

If you are using a disc with test signals or an

external signal generator as the source from

which to trim the output levels, you may use

the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you

to the correct SPL level. To use the remote for

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this purpose, press and quickly release the

SPL Select Button to activate the

sensor. While the test tone is circulating, the

Program/SPL Indicator c will change

color to indicate the level. Adjust the level as

shown above until the LED lights green for all

channels. When it is red the level is too high;

when it is amber the level is too low. Press the

SPL Select Button to turn the sensor

and indicator off.

Once the reference level has been set, press

the

Channel Select Button

and note

that

FRONT L LEV will appear in the

Main Information Display ˆ. To change

the level, first press the

Set Button o, and

then use the

⁄

Buttons

to raise

or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume

control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the

Set Button o and then press the

⁄

Buttons

to select the next output

channel location that you wish to adjust. To

adjust the subwoofer level, press the

⁄

Buttons

until WOOFER LEV

appears in the Main Information Display ˆ

or on-screen display.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-

nels requiring adjustment have been set. When

all adjustments have been made and no further

adjustments are made for five seconds, the

AVR 8000 will return to normal operation.

The channel output for any input may also be

adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu

system. First, set the volume to a comfortable

listening level using the

Volume Control

. Then, press the OSD Button v

to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1).

Press the

Button p until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST

line. Press the Set Button o to activate the

CHANNEL ADJUST menu.

Once the menu appears on your video screen,

first use the

⁄

Buttons mp to move

the on-screen

›

cursor so that it is next to the

TEST TONE line. Press the

‹

›

Buttons

n so that OFF is highlighted.This will

turn off the test tone and allow you to use your

external test disc or other source material as

the reference. Then, use the

⁄

Buttons

mp to select the channels to be adjusted.

At each channel position, use the

‹

›

Buttons

n to change the output level. Remember,

the goal is to have the output level at each

channel be equal when heard at the listening

position.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their origi-

nal factory default of 0dB offset, press the

⁄

Buttons mp so that the on-screen

cursor is next to the

CHANNEL RESET

line and press the

‹

›

Buttons n so

that the word

ON is highlighted. After the lev-

els are reset, resume the procedure outlined

above to reset the levels to the desired set-

tings. When all adjustments are done, press the

⁄

Buttons mp to move the on-screen

›

cursor so that it is next to BACK TO

MASTER MENU

and then press the Set

Button

o if you wish to go back to the

main menu to make other adjustments. If you

have no other adjustments to make, press the

OSD Button v to exit the menu system.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately

trimmed for each digital and analog surround

mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for

a specific mode, select that mode and then follow

the instructions in the steps shown earlier.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

The AVR 8000 is equipped for future expansion

through the use of optional, external adapters for

formats that the AVR 8000 may not be capable

of processing or to allow connection to the

output of high-resolution optical audio playback

systems such as DVD-Audio or SACD. When

a device with six-channel outputs (5.1 audio)

is used, connect the source device to the

6-Channel Direct Inputs c. When a device

with eight-channel outputs (7.1) audio is used,

connect the additional Surround Back Left (SBL)

and Surround Back Right (SBR) outputs to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs · on the AVR.

To select these inputs, press the

6-Channel/

8-Channel Direct Button

@ until the

desired input configuration appears in the

Main Information Display ˆ.

Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel

Direct Input is in use, you may not select a sur-

round mode, as the external decoder deter-

mines the processing in use. In addition, there

is no signal at the record outputs or bass man-

agement when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel

Direct Input is in use.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves the system configuration

information and tuner presets if the unit is

accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power

outage. This memory will last for approximately

two weeks, after which time all information

must be reentered.

The AVR 8000 is equipped with a number of

advanced features that add extra flexibility to

the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary

to use these features to operate the unit, they

provide additional options that you may wish

to use.

Speaker Reset

In some cases you may wish to reset the speaker

configuration to the factory default settings.

To restore those settings you will need to make

an adjustment in the

ADVANCED menu. To

recall that menu, press the

OSD Button v

to bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)

to the screen. Press the

Button p until

the

›

cursor is next to the ADVANCED

line. Press the Set Button o to enter the

ADVANCED menu (Figure 12).

Figure 12

To reset the speaker configuration to the

factory default, press the

›

Button

so that the word ON is highlighted and

then press the

Set Button o.

Once the speaker settings are reset you may

press the

Button p to make any of the

other adjustments available on this menu. If no

other adjustments are needed, press the

OSD

Button

v to exit the menu system.

Display Brightness

The AVR 8000’s Main Information Display

ˆ is set at a default brightness level that is

sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room.

However, in some home theater installations,

you may wish to occasionally lower the bright-

ness of the display, or turn it off completely.

To change the display brightness setting for a

specific listening session, you will need to make

an adjustment in the

ADVANCED menu. To

start the adjustment, press the

OSD Button

v to bring the MASTER MENU to the

screen. Press the

Button p, until the on-

screen

›

cursor is next to the

ADVANCED

line. Press the Set Button o to enter the

ADVANCED menu (Figure 12).

To change the brightness setting, at the

ADVANCED menu, make certain that the

on-screen

›

cursor is next to the VFD line,

and press the

›

Button until the desired

brightness level is highlighted in the video dis-

play. When

FULL is highlighted, the display is

at its normal brightness. When

HALF is high-

lighted, the display is at half the normal bright-

ness level. When

OFF is highlighted, all of the

indicators in the

Main Information Display

ˆ will go dark. Note, however, that the green

LEDs for the

Input Indicators ı and the

Surround Mode Indicators ¯, as well as

for the

Power Indicator 3, will always remain

lit to remind you that the unit is turned on.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it

will remain in effect until it is changed again or

until the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line and

press the

Set Button o. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the

OSD

Button

v to exit the menu system.

Turn-On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers,

when the AVR 8000 is turned on, it will always

return to the volume setting in effect when the

unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to

always have the AVR 8000 turn on at a specific

setting, regardless of what was last in use

when the unit was turned off. To change the

default condition so that the same volume level

is always used at turn-on, you will need to

make an adjustment in the

ADVANCED

menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD

Button

v to bring the MASTER MENU

(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the

Button

p, until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the

ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button o

to enter the ADVANCED menu (Figure 12).

At the

ADVANCED menu make certain that

the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the

VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the

⁄

Buttons mp as needed. Next, press

the

›

Button so that the word ON is

highlighted in the video display. Next, press the

Button p once so that the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET

line. To set the desired turn-on volume, press

the

‹

›

Buttons n until the desired

volume level is shown on the

DEFAULT

VOL SET

line. Note that this setting may

NOT be made with the regular volume controls.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume

cannot be heard while the setting is being

made, you may wish to determine the setting

before making the adjustment. To do this, listen

to any source and adjust the volume to the

desired level using the regular

Volume

Controls

. When the desired

volume level to be used at turn-on is reached,

make a note of the setting as it appears in the

lower third of the video screen or in the

Lower

Display Line

B. (A typical volume level will

appear as a negative number such as –25dB.)

When making the adjustment, use the

‹

›

Buttons n to enter this setting.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this

menu, the turn-on volume default will remain

in effect until it is changed or turned off in this

menu, even when the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line and

press the

Set Button o. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the

OSD

Button

v to exit the menu system.

Semi-OSD Settings

The semi-OSD system places one-line messages

at the lower third of the video display screen

whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround

mode or tuner frequency of any of the configu-

ration settings are changed. The semi-OSD sys-

tem is helpful in that it enables you to have

feedback on any control changes or remote

commands using the video display when it is

difficult to view the front panel displays.

However, you may occasionally prefer to turn

these displays off for a particular listening ses-

sion. You may also want to adjust the length of

time the displays remain on the screen. Both of

those options are possible with the AVR 8000.

To turn off the semi-OSD system, you’ll need

to make an adjustment in the

ADVANCED

menu (Figure 12). To start the adjustment, press

the

OSD Button v to bring the MASTER

to the screen. Press the ¤ Button p,

until the on-screen

¤ cursor is next to the

ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button o

to enter the ADVANCED menu.

At the

ADVANCED menu, make certain that

the on-screen

› cursor is next to the SEMI

OSD DEFAULT

line by pressing the

⁄

Buttons mp as needed. Next, press the

› Button so that the word OFF is high-

lighted in the video display.

* ADVANCED *

SPEAKER RESET :OFF ON

VFD :FULL HALF OFF

VOLUME DEFAULT:OFF ON

DEFAULT VOL SET:25dB

SEMI OSD :OFF ON

SEMI OSD TIME OUT: 3SEC

FULL OSD TIME OUT:20SEC

BACK TO MASTER MENU

36 ADVANCED FEATURES

Advanced Features

37 ADVANCED FEATURES

Advanced Features

Note that this setting is temporary and will

remain active only until it is changed or until

the AVR 8000 is turned off. Once the unit is

turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain

activated, even if they were switched off for the

previous listening session.

To change the length of time that the semi-OSD

displays remain on the screen, go to the

ADVANCED menu as outlined earlier, and

press the

⁄

Buttons mp as needed,

until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the

SEMI OSD TIME OUT line. Next, press

the

‹

›

Buttons n until the desired

time in seconds is displayed. Note that unlike

most of the other options in this menu, this is a

permanent setting change, and the time-out

entry will remain in effect until it is changed,

even when the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line and

press the

Set Button o. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the

OSD

Button

v to exit the menu system.

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

The FULL OSD menu system is used to

simplify the setup and adjustment of the

AVR 8000, using a series of on-screen menus.

The factory default setting for these menus

leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after

a period of inactivity before they disappear

from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safety

measure to prevent image retention of the

menu text in your monitor or projector, which

might happen if it were left on indefinitely.

However, some viewers may prefer a slightly

longer or shorter period before the Time-Out

display.

To change the full-OSD Time-Out, you will need

to make an adjustment in the

ADVANCED

menu (Figure 12). To start the adjustment, press

the

OSD Button v to bring the MASTER

to the screen. Press the ¤ Button

p, until the on-screen ¤ cursor is next to the

ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button o

to enter the ADVANCED menu (Figure 12).

At the

ADVANCED menu (Figure 12) make

certain that the on-screen

› cursor is next to

the

FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press-

ing the

⁄

Buttons mp as needed.

Next, press the

‹

›

Buttons n until the

desired time is displayed in seconds. Note that

unlike most of the other options in this menu,

this is a permanent setting change, and the

Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it is

changed, even if the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press

the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the desired setting or the

RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and

press the

Set Button o. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the

OSD

Button

v to exit the menu system.

38 MULTIROOM OPERATION

Multiroom Operation

The AVR 8000 is fully equipped to operate

as the control center for a multiroom system

with optional remote external infrared (IR) sen-

sors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although

some multiroom installations will require the

services of a specially trained installer, it is pos-

sible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to

install a simple remote room system.

Installation

The key to remote room operation is to link the

remote room to the AVR 8000’s location with

wire for an infrared link and speakers or an

amplifier. For installation instructions for

Multiroom use, see page 16.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made, the AVR 8000 needs to be config-

ured for multiroom operation using the steps

below. Press the

OSD Button v to bring the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.

Press the

Button p, until the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM line.

Press the

Set Button o to enter the

MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 13).

Figure 13

When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears,

the on-screen

› cursor will be at the

MULTI-ROOM line. Since this line is used

to turn the system on and off, don’t make an

adjustment here unless you wish to turn the

system on at this time. To turn the system on,

press the

› Button so that ON is high-

lighted. If you do not wish to turn the system on

at this time or to proceed to the next step, press

the

Button p once so that the › on-

screen cursor is next to the

MULTI IN line.

At the

MULTI IN line, press the

‹

›

Buttons n until the desired input

to the multiroom system appears in the high-

lighted video. When the selection has been

made, press the

Button p once so

that the

›

on-screen cursor is next to the

MULTI VOL line.

At the

MULTI VOL line, press the

‹

›

Buttons n until the desired volume

level for the multiroom system is entered. DO

NOT use the regular volume control knobs for

this setting. When all settings for the multiroom

setup have been made, press the

⁄

Buttons mp until the on-screen

›

cursor

is next to the

BACK TO MASTER MENU

line. If you have no other adjustments to make,

press the

OSD Button v to exit the menu

system.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the AVR 8000 from a remote

room location where an IR sensor link has been

connected to the AVR 8000’s rear panel

Multizone IR Input h, you may use either

the main remote control or the Zone II remote.

To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of the

Input Selector buttons on the Zone II remote

∫ç∂

or the main remote

. Press the AVR Selector f

∫

turn the unit on to the last source, or any of the

other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific

source.

As long as an IR feed to the AVR 8000 has

been established from the remote room, using

any of the buttons on either remote will control

the remote location volume

, change

the tuner frequency

, change the tuner

preset

or mute the output

If the

Remote IR Output Jack j on the

AVR 8000 is connected to an IR Input jack on

compatible Harman Kardon audio components

such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the trans-

port functions of those machines may also be

controlled using the

Transport Controls

ƒ˙∆

on either remote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room,

press the

Power Off Button a

Remember that the AVR 8000 may be turned

on or off from the remote room, regardless

of the system’s operation or status in the

main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the

source for the remote zone, any change to the

frequency or preset will also change the station

being listened to in the main room, if the tuner

is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main

room changes the station, the change will also

impact the remote room.

To activate the feed to the remote room, while

you are in the main listening room where the

AVR 8000 is located, press the

Multiroom

Button

on the remote. Next, press the

Set Button o. Press the

⁄

Buttons

mp to turn the multiroom feed on or off.

When the multiroom system is on, the

Multiroom Indicator D will light in the

Main Information Display ˆ, and the

Main Information Display ˆ or OSD will

display

MULTI ON. Press the Set Button

o to enter the setting.

When the multiroom system is turned on, the

input selected using the multiroom menu will be

fed to the

Multizone Output jacks on the

rear panel. The volume will be as set in the pre-

vious selection, although it may also be adjusted

using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II

remote in the remote location or on the optional

audio power amplifier connected to the

Multizone Output jacks.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will

remain on even if the AVR 8000 is placed in

the Standby mode in the main room by press-

ing the

Power Off Button

or the

System Power Control 2 on the front

panel. To turn off the multiroom system, even

when the AVR is in Standby mode in the main

listening room, press the

Multiroom Button

and then the Set Button o. Press

the

⁄

Buttons mp so that the

Multiroom Indicator D in the Main

Information Display

ˆ goes out, and the

Main Information Display ˆ or OSD will

display

MULTI OFF. Press the Set Button

o to enter the setting and turn the unit off.

Even when the AVR 8000 is turned off in the

main room, the multiroom system may be

turned on at any time by pressing the

Multiroom Button , or any of the

Selector Buttons

∫ç∂

in the

remote room.

* MULTI-ROOM *

MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON

MULTI IN :FM PRESET 01

MULTI VOL :25dB

BACK TO MASTER MENU

39 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

The AVR 8000 is equipped with a powerful

remote control that will control not only the

receiver’s functions, but also most popular

brands of audio and video equipment, includ-

ing CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable

boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-

theater equipment. Once the AVR 8000’s

remote is programmed with the codes for the

products you own, it is possible to eliminate

most other

remotes and replace them with the

convenience of a single, backlit universal remote

control.

Programming the Remote

The AVR 8000 remote is factory-programmed

for all AVR functions, as well as those of most

Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players,

CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by

following one of the methods below, you may

program the remote to operate a wide range

of devices from other manufacturers.

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

1. Use the tables in the following pages to

determine the three-digit code or codes

that match both the product type (e.g.,

VCR, TV) and the specific brand name. If

there is more than one number for a brand,

make note of the different choices.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into

the AVR 8000 remote.

3. Press and hold both the

Input Selector

e for the product you wish to control

(e.g., VCR, TV) and the

Mute Button

at the same time. When the Program/SPL

Indicator

c turns amber and begins

flashing and the red light under the

Input

Selector

e stays lit, release the buttons.

It is important that you begin the next step

within 20 seconds.

4. Point the AVR 8000’s remote towards the

unit to be programmed, and enter the first

three-digit code number using the

Numeric

Keys

r. If the unit turns off, the correct

code has been entered. Press the

Input

Selector

e again, and note that the red

light will flash three times before going dark

to confirm the entry.

5. If the device to be programmed in does

NOT turn off, continue to enter three-digit

code numbers until the equipment turns off.

At this point, the correct code has been

entered. Press the

Input Selector e

again and note that the red light under the

Input Selector e will flash three times

before going dark to confirm the entry.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates

properly. Keep in mind that many manufac-

turers use a number of different combina-

tions of codes, so it is a good idea to make

certain that not only the Power control, but

the volume, channel and transport controls

work as they should. If functions do not

work properly, you may need to use a dif-

ferent remote code.

7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product does

not appear in the tables in this manual, or

if not all functions operate properly, try

programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

Auto Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 8000’s

remote is not listed in the code tables in this

manual or if the code does not seem to operate

properly, you may wish to program the correct

code using the Auto Search method that follows:

1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in

the AVR 8000 remote.

2. Press the

Input Selector e for the type

of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and

the

Mute Button at the same time.

Hold both buttons until the

Program/SPL

Indicator

c turns amber and begins

flashing and the red light under the

Input

Selector

e stays lit. Note that the next

step must take place while the red light is

on, and it must begin within 20 seconds

after the light appears.

3. Point the AVR 8000 remote towards the

unit to be programmed, and press either the

⁄

Button mp. Each press will

send out a series of codes from the remote’s

built-in database. When the unit being pro-

grammed turns off, release the

⁄

Button mp, as that is your indication

that the correct code is in use.

4. Press the

Input Selector e, and note

that the red light under the

Input Selector

e will flash three times before going dark

to confirm the entry.

5. Try all of the functions on the remote to

make certain that the product operates.

Keep in mind that many manufacturers use

a number of different combinations of

codes, and it is a good idea to make certain

that not only the Power control works, but

also the volume, channel and transport con-

trols, as appropriate. If all functions do not

work properly, you may need to Auto-

Search for a different code, or enter a code

via the Direct Code Entry method.

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the

Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to

find out the exact code so that it may be easily

reentered if necessary. You may also read the

codes to verify which device has been pro-

grammed to a specific Control Selector button.

1. Press and hold both the

Input Selector

e for the device you wish to find the

code for and the

Mute Button at

the same time. Note that the

Program/

SPL Indicator

c will initially turn

amber and begin flashing, and the red

light under the

Input Selector e will

stay lit. Release the buttons and begin

the next step within 20 seconds.

2. Press the

Set Button o. The Program/

SPL Indicator

c will then blink green in

a sequence that corresponds to the three-

digit code, with a one-second pause between

each digit. Count the number of blinks

between pauses to determine the digit of the

code. One blink indicates the number 1, two

blinks for the number 2, and so forth. Ten

blinks are used to indicate a “0.”

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second

pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a

one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indi-

cates that the code has been set to 160.

For future reference, enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/VCR ________ VID2/TV __________

VID3/CBL ________ VID3/SAT__________

VID4 ____________ TAPE ____________

Learning Codes

In addition to using codes from the remote’s

internal code library, the AVR 8000’s remote is

able to “learn”codes from remotes that may

not be in the code library. In addition, you may

use this function to “learn over” the codes

from a preprogrammed device to add functions

not included in the preprogrammed codes. To

learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to

the AVR 8000’s remote, follow these steps:

1. Place the front of the original remote with

the code being sent so that it is facing the

IR Transmitter Window b on the

AVR 8000 remote “head-to-head.” The

remotes should be between one and three

inches apart.

2. Select the button on the remote that you

wish to use as the device selector for the

codes about to be entered. This may be any

of the

Input Selectors e.

3. Press the

Input Selector e button

chosen and the

Learn Button at the

same time. Hold these buttons until the

Program/SPL Indicator c flashes amber

and the light under the device selector but-

ton turns red. Release the buttons.

4. Press the button on the AVR 8000 remote

that you wish to program. Note that the

Program/SPL Indicator c will stop

flashing.

5. Within five seconds, press and hold the but-

ton on the original remote that you wish to

“teach” into the AVR 8000 remote. When

the

Program/SPL Indicator c turns

green three times, release the button. Note

that the Program Indicator will then begin to

flash amber again.

NOTE: If the Program/SPL Indicator c

turns red during Step 4 or 5, the program-

ming was not successful. Repeat the steps to

see if the code will “take.”

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each button on the

source remote that you wish to transfer to

the AVR 8000 remote.

7. Once all codes have been transferred from

the original source remote to the AVR 8000

remote, press the

Learn Button .

8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any additional

remotes you wish to “teach” into the

AVR 8000 Remote.

Erasing Learned Codes

The AVR 8000’s remote allows you to remove or

erase the code learned into a single button for a

single device, to remove or erase the code set for

all the codes that have been programmed into

specific device buttons, or to erase all commands

that have been learned to all devices.

To erase a single learned code from within a sin-

gle device’s settings, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold both the

Input Selector e

within which the individual button to be

erased has been programmed and the

Learn

Button

2. When the red LED under the

Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

c flashes amber, release the buttons.

3. Press and release the

Input Selector e

again for the device within which the

individual button to be erased has been

programmed.

4. Press the

7 Button r four times.

5. Press and release the individual button for

which the code is to be erased.The

Program/SPL Indicator c will blink

green two times and then return to amber.

6. To erase other buttons within the same

device, press them as noted in Step 5.

7. When all buttons to be erased have been

pressed, press the

Learn Button to

complete the process.

To erase all codes within a single device, follow

these steps:

1. Press and hold both the

Input Selector e

for which you wish to erase the codes and the

Learn Button .

2. When the red LED under the

Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

c flashes amber, release the buttons.

3. Press and release the

Input Selector e

again for the device whose codes you wish

to erase.

4. Press the

8 Button r four times.

5. The

Program/SPL Indicator c will turn

off and the red light under the

Input

Selector

will flash on and off once to indi-

cate that the codes have been erased.

To erase all codes that have been programmed

to all devices in the remote, follow these steps:

1. Press any

Input Selector e for which you

wish to erase the codes and also the

Learn

Button

2. When the red LED under the

Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

c flashes amber, release the buttons.

3. Press and release the same

Input Selector

e again for the device whose codes you

wish to erase.

4. Press the

9 Button r four times.

5. The

Program/SPL Indicator c will

turn off and the red light under the

Input

Selector

e will flash on and off once to

indicate that the codes have been erased.

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of commands with the press

of a single button on the AVR 8000’s remote

control. Once programmed, a macro will send

out up to 19 different remote codes in a prede-

termined sequential order enabling you to auto-

mate the process of turning on your system,

changing devices, or other common tasks. The

AVR 8000’s remote can store up to five sepa-

rate macro command sequences: one that is

associated with the

Power On Button d

and four more that are accessed by pressing the

Macro Buttons .

1. Press the

Mute Button and the

Macro Button to be programmed

or the

Power On Button d at the same

time. Note that the

AVR Selector f

will light red, and the Program/SPL

Indicator

c will flash amber.

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by

pressing the button for the actual command

step. Although the macro may contain up to

19 steps, each button press, including those

used to change devices, counts as a step.

The

Program/SPL Indicator c will flash

green to confirm each button press as you

enter commands.

40 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

41 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

NOTE: While entering commands for Power

On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,

press the

Mute Button . DO NOT press the

actual Power button.

3. When all the steps have been entered,

press the

Sleep Button i to enter the

commands. The red light under the

Input

Selectors

ef will blink and then

turn off.

Example: To program the Macro 1 button

so that it turns on the AVR 8000,TV and a

Cable Box, follow these steps:

• Press the

Macro 1 Button and

Mute Button at the same time and

then release them.

• Note that the

Program/SPL Indicator

c will flash amber.

• Press the

AVR Selector f.

• Press the

Mute Button to store the

AVR 8000’s power on command.

• Press the

VID 2 Input Selector Button

e to indicate the next command is for

“TV Power On.”

• Press the

Mute Button to store the

TV Power On Command.

• Press the

VID 3 Input Selector Button

e to indicate the next command is for

“Cable Power On.”

• Press the

Mute Button to store the

Cable Power On command.

• Press the

Sleep Button i to complete

the process and store the macro sequence.

After following these steps, each time

you press the

Macro 1 Button ,

the remote will send the Power On/Off

command to those three devices.

Erasing Macro Commands

To remove the commands that have been pro-

grammed into one of the Macro buttons, follow

these steps:

1. Press the

Mute Button and the

Macro Button that contains the

commands you wish to erase.

2. Note that the

Program/SPL Indicator

c will flash amber, and the LED under

the

AVR Selector f will turn red.

3. Within ten seconds, press the

Surround

Mode Selector Button

4. The red LED under the

AVR Selector f

will go out, and the Program/SPL

Indicator

c will turn green and flash

three times before it goes out.

5. When the

Program/SPL Indicator c

goes out, the Macro has been erased.

Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR 8000’s remote has been pro-

grammed for the codes of other devices, press

the appropriate

Input Selector e to change

the remote from controlling the AVR 8000 to

controlling the additional product. When you

press any one of the selectors, it will briefly flash

in red to indicate that you have changed the

device being controlled.

When operating a device other than the

AVR 8000, the controls may not correspond

exactly to the function printed on the remote

or button. Some commands, such as the volume

control, are the same as they are with the

AVR 8000. Other buttons will change their

function so that they correspond to a secondary

label on the remote. For example, the Sleep

and Surround mode selector buttons also func-

tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down

buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or

cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is

printed directly on the remote. For many stan-

dard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVD

functions, the standard function icons are print-

ed on top of the buttons.

For some products, however, the function of a

particular button does not follow the command

printed on the remote. In order to see which

function a button controls, consult the Function

List tables on pages 44 and 45. To use those

tables, first check the type of device being con-

trolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote

control diagram pictured at the left. Note that

each button has a number on it.

To find out what function a particular button

has for a specific device, find the button num-

ber on the Function List and then look in the

column for the device you are controlling. For

example, button number 46 is the Direct button

for the AVR 8000, but it is the “Favorite” but-

ton for many cable television boxes and satel-

lite receivers. Button number 32 is the Delay

button for the AVR 8000, but the Open/Close

button for CD players.

NOTE: That the numbers used to describe the

button functions at the left for the purposes of

describing how a button operates are a differ-

ent set of numbers than those used in the rest

of this manual to describe the button functions

for the AVR 8000.

Notes on Using the AVR 8000 Remote

With Other Devices

• Manufacturers may use different code sets

for the same product category. For that rea-

son, it is important that you check to see

whether the code set you have entered oper-

ates as many controls as possible. If it

appears that only a few functions operate,

check to see whether another code set will

work with more buttons.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 8000

remote, the red light under the

Input

Selector

ef for the product being

operated should flash briefly. If the Device

Control Selector flashes for some but not all

buttons for a particular product, it does NOT

indicate a problem with the remote but rather

that no function is programmed for the but-

ton being pushed.

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 8000’s remote may be programmed to

operate the

Volume Control and Mute

functions of either the TV or the AVR 8000

in conjunction with any of the devices con-

trolled by the remote. For example, since the

AVR 8000 will likely be used as the sound sys-

tem for TV viewing, you may wish to have the

AVR 8000’s volume activated, although the

remote is set to run the TV. Either the

AVR 8000 or TV volume control may be associ-

ated with any of the remote’s devices. To pro-

gram the remote for Volume Punch-Through,

follow these steps:

1. Press the

Input Selector e for the unit

you wish to have associated with the volume

control and the

Mute Button at the

same time until the red light appears under

the

Input Selector e and note that the

Program/SPL Indicator c will flash

amber.

2. Press the

Volume Up Button and

note that the

Program/SPL Indicator c

will stop flashing and stay amber.

3. Press either the

AVR Selector f or the

Input Selector e, depending on which

system’s volume control you wish to have

attached for the punch-through mode. The

Program/SPL Indicator c will blink

green three times and then go out to

confirm the data entry.

Example: To have the AVR 8000’s volume

control activated even though the remote

is set to control the TV, first press the

Video 2/TV Input Selector e and the

Mute Button at the same time. Next,

press the

Volume Up Button , fol-

lowed by the

AVR Selector f.

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a

Volume Punch-Through, you will need to repeat

the steps shown above. However, press the same

Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

Channel Control Punch-Through

The AVR 8000’s remote may be programmed to

operate so that the channel control function for

either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in

your system may be used in conjunction with

one of the other devices controlled by the

remote. For example, while using and controlling

the VCR, you may wish to change channels on a

cable box or satellite receiver without having to

change the device selected by the AVR 8000 or

the remote. To program the remote for Channel

Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press the

Input Selector Button e for

the device you wish to have the channel con-

trol associated with and the

Mute Button

at the same time until the red light

appears under the

Input Selector e and

the

Program/SPL Indicator c flashes

amber.

2. Press the

Volume Down Button .The

Program/SPL Indicator c will stop flash-

ing and stay amber.

3. Press and release the

Input Selector

Button

e for the device that will be used

to change the channels. The

Program/SPL

Indicator

c will blink green three times

and then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the channels using your

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the

remote is set to control the VCR, first press

the

VID 1/VCR Input Selector Button e

and the Mute Button at the same

time. Next, release them and press the

Volume Down Button , followed by the

VID 2/TV Input Selector Button e.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original

configuration, repeat the steps shown in the

example above. However, press the same

Input Selector e in Steps 1 and 3.

Transport Control Punch-Through

The AVR 8000’s remote may be programmed to

operate so that the

Transport Control

Functions

` (Play, Stop, Fast Forward,

Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, DVD or

CD will operate in conjunction with one of the

other devices controlled by the remote. For

example, while using and controlling the TV, you

may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD with-

out having to change the device selected by the

AVR 8000 or the remote. To program the remote

for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow

these steps:

1. Press the

Input Selector e for the device

you wish to have the channel control associ-

ated with and the

Mute Button at the

same time until the red light appears under

the

Input Selector e and the Program/

SPL Indicator

c flashes amber.

2. Press the

Play Button `.The Program/

SPL Indicator

c will stop flashing and

stay amber.

3. Press and release the

Input Selector

Button

e for the device that will be used

to change the channels. The

Program/SPL

Indicator

c will blink green three times

and then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the transport of a DVD

player while the remote is set to control the

TV, first press the

VID 2/TV Input Selector

Button

e and the Mute Button at

the same time. Next, release them and press

the

Play Button `, followed by the DVD

Input Selector Button

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-

Through and return the remote to its original

configuration, repeat the steps shown in the

example above. However, press the same

Input Selector e in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: Before programming the remote for

Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,

make certain that any programming needed for

the specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or Satellite

Receivers has been completed.

42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

43 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

Although each Input Selector e is normally

assigned to the category of product shown on

the remote, it is possible to reassign one of

these buttons to operate a second device of

another type. For example, if you have two VCRs

but no satellite receiver, you may program the

“SAT” button to operate a second VCR. Before

following the normal programming steps for

either Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code

entry, you must first reassign the button with the

following steps:

1. Press the

Input Selector e you wish to

reassign and the

Mute Button at the

same time until the red light appears under

the

Input Selector e and the Program/

SPL Indicator

c flashes amber.

2. Press the

Input Selector e matching

the device type you wish to program into

the reassigned button.

3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific

model you wish the reassigned button to

operate.

4. Press the same

Input Selector e pressed

in Step 1 once again to store the selection.

The red LED under the re-assigned Input

Selector will flash three times and then

go out.

Example: To use the CBL/SAT button to

operate a second VCR, first press the

CBL/SAT Input Selector e and the

Mute Button at the same time until

the red light glows under the

CBL/SAT Input

Selector

e button. Press the VCR Button

e, followed by the three-digit code for the

specific model you wish to control. Finally,

press the

CBL/SAT Button e again.

Resetting the Remote Memory

As you add components to your home theater

system, occasionally you may wish to totally

reprogram the remote control without the confu-

sion of any commands, macros or ”Punch-

Through“ programming that you may have

done. To do this, it is possible to reset the

remote to the original factory defaults and

command codes by following these steps.

Note, however, that once the remote is reset,

all commands or codes that you have entered

will be erased and will need to be re-entered:

1. Press any of the

Input Selector Buttons

e and the O Button r at the same

time until the

Program/SPL Indicator c

begins to flash amber.

2. Press the

3 Button r three times.

3. The red LED under the

Input Selector e

will go out and the Program/SPL Indicator

c will stop flashing and turn green.

4. The

Program/SPL Indicator c will remain

green until the remote is reset. Note that this

may take a while, depending on how many

commands are in the memory and need to

be erased.

5. When the

Program/SPL Indicator c goes

out, the remote has been reset to the factory

settings.

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SAT (VID3)

1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On

2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off

3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute

4 AVR AVR Select

5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select

6 CD CD Input Select CD Select

7 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select

8 VID 1 Video 1 Select VCR Select TV Select VID3 Select

9 VID 2 Video 2 Select

10 VID 3 Video 3 Select

11 VID 4 Video 4 Select

12 VID 5 Video 5 Select

13 AM/FM Tuner Select

14 6/8-Ch. Select

6/8-Ch. Input Select

15 Learn Learn

16 Sleep Sleep Channel + Channel + Channel +

17 Test Test Tone TV/DVD Input Select TV/VCR TV/VCR TV/Cable TV/Sat

18 SPL SPL

19 Volume Up Volume Up Input Level Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up

20 Surround Select

Surround Mode Select

CD-R Select Channel – Channel – Channel –

21 Night Night Mode Select

Subtitle On/Off

CD-R Select

22 Multiroom Multiroom Select

23 Volume Down Volume Down

Input Level Down

Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down

24 Channel/Guide Channel Trim Title Info/Guide Info/Guide

⁄

Move/Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up

26 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu

ﬁ

Move/Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left

28 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter

ﬂ

Move/Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right

30 Digital/Exit

Digital Input Select

Open/Close Exit Exit Exit Exit

Move/Adjust Down

Down Down Down Down Down

32 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return Open/Close Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel

33 1 111 1111

34 2 222 2222

35 3 333 3333

36 4 444 4444

37 5 555 5555

38 6 666 6666

39 7 777 7777

40 8 888 8888

41 Tun-M Tuner Mode Chapter Repeat

42 9 999 9999

43 0 000 0000

44 Memory Memory Audio Time

45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel Sleep

44 FUNCTION LIST

Function List

45 FUNCTION LIST

Function List (continued)

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SAT (VID3)

46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV

47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next

48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 Music Alt

49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter

Track Increment

50 OSD OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD

51 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip

52 Preset Down

Preset Tune Down

Slow Rev

53 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1

54 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2

55 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3

56 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4 M4

57 Dolby Dolby Modes

58 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes

59 DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 Select

60 Home THX THX Modes Select

61 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select

62 Stereo Stereo Mode Select

63 Skip Down Skip – Skip – Scan –

64 Tone Mode Tone Mode Select

65 Skip Up Skip + Skip + Scan +

66 Rewind R. Search R. Search Rewind Rewind

67 Play Play Play Play Play

68 Fast Forward F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day + Day +

69 Record Record Record Record

70 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

71 Pause Pause Pause Pause

72 Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

A MARK 103 132

ADMIRAL 192

AKAI 001 160

AMPRO 070 164

AMSTRAD 053

ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 109 112 122

AOC 001 011 103

BLAUPUNKT 084

BROKSONIC 205 206

CANDLE 001 002 003 011

CAPEHART 059

CENTURION 170 171

CENTRONIC 045

CITIZEN 001 002 003 011 045 092 094 132

CLASSIC 045

CONCERTO 011

CONTEC 041 045 051 052

CORANDO 172

CORONADO 132

CRAIG 045 055 157 158 159

CROWN 045 132

CURTIS MATHES 001 092 107 132

CXC 045

DAEWOO 011 022 023 038 045 046 056 068 073 094 098 102 105 108 111 114 116 118 119 127 132

DAYTRON 107 132

DIGI LINK 200

DYNASTY 045

DYNATECH 063

ELECTROHOME 074 132

EMERSON 001 012 033 045 048 049 051 052 091 107 132 137 139 141 157 158 162 205

FISHER 013 058

FUNAI 033 045

FUTURETECH 045

GE 001 014 015 038 057 070 071 107 121 133 141 145 163 199

GOLDSTAR 011 093 097 101 103 104 107 110 113 118 128 132

GRUNDIG 193

HALL MARK 107

HARMAN KARDON 201

HITACHI 001 011 015 016 017 018 029 043 072 132 144 147

INFINITY 148

INKEL 120

JBL 148

JC PENNEY 001 011 014 015 030 035 092 132 145

JENSEN 019

JVC 038 040 079 134

KAWASHO 173

KEC 045

KENWOOD 001 204

KLOSS 002 060

KMC 132

KTV 001 045 132 162

LLOYTRON 172 173

LODGENET 069

LOGIK 069

LUXMAN 011

LXI 013 021 053 077 145 148

MAGNAVOX 001 003 011 060 061 062 064 065 118 132 145 148

MARANTZ 001 074 148

MATSUI 148

MEMOREX 013 069 107

METZ 084

MGA 001 011 033 044 050 074 107

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Setup Code Table: TV

47 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: TV (Continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

MIDLAND 199

MINERVA 084

MITSUBISHI 001 011 030 033 042 044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168

MTC 175 176

NAD 021 031

NATIONAL 177 178 179 180 181 182

NEC 001 013 022 025 030 042 057 121 123 125

NIKEI 045

ONKING 045

ONWA 045

OPTONICA 025 077

ORION 207 208 209 210 211

PANASONIC 038 057 076 087 148 169

PENNEY 199

PHILCO 001 003 011 030 045 057 060 061 064 065 118 132 148

PHILIPS 001 003 011 040 060 067 088 132 145 148

PIONEER 001 024 029 031 032 107 213 214

PORTLAND 011 132

PROSCAN 133

PROTON 059 107 122 132 165

QUASAR 038 057 087

RADIO SHACK 025 045 048 107 118 132 195 196 197 198

RCA 001 011 029 030 057 071 133 145 161 163 199

REALISTIC 013 025 045 048 195 196 197

RUNCO 152 153

SAA 183

SAMPO 001 059 107

SAMSUNG 051 085 092 096 104 107 118 124 128 132 145

SANYO 013 026 027 037 041 054 058 078

SCOTT 033 045 049 107 132

SEARS 011 013 021 033 035 058 078 092 107 132 145

SHARP 011 020 025 028 033 034 077 132 154

SIEMENS 084

SIGNATURE 069

SONY 043 067 075 117 130 136 194 212

SOUNDESIGN 003 033 045 107

SPECTRICON 103

SSS 011 045

SUPREMACY 002

SYLVANIA 001 003 011 060 061 064 065 107 118 131 145 148

SYMPHONIC 184

TANDY 077

TATUNG 057 063

TECHNICS 080

TECHWOOD 011

TEKNIKA 001 002 003 011 030 033 036 045 069 074 092 094 132

TELEFUNKEN 039 047 083

TELERENT 069

TERA 156

THOMSON 190 191

TMK 011 107

TOSHIBA 013 021 035 042 052 063 092 129 202

TOTEVISION 132

UNIVERSAL 014 015

VIDEO CONCEPTS 160

VIDTECH 011 107

WARDS 011 014 015 025 033 061 062 064 065 069 071 107 132 148

YAMAHA 001 011

YORK 107

YUPITERU 045

ZENITH 069 070 090 094

ZONDA 103

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA 040

AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126

AMPRO 076

AMSTRAD 133

ANAM 037 039 089

ASA 134

AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 029 044 048

BROKSONIC 041 043 110 147 166

CANDLE 134 135 137

CANON 034 037 039 135 140

CAPEHART 094

CITIZEN 134

CRAIG 003 045 116

CURTIS MATHES 037 039

DAEWOO 012 014 017 068 069 094 096 097 098 102 103 104

DAYTRON 094

DBX 018 029 044 048

DUAL 136

DYNATECH 040 057

ELECTROHOME 063

EMERSON 013 023 031 033 035 037 040 041 042 043 050 087 110 112 119

FERGUSON 136

FINLUX 133

FISHER 003 015 016 017

FUNAI 040 133

GE 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127

GO VIDEO 113 117

GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 087 092 100 107

GRAETZ 136

HARMAN KARDON 018 049

HITACHI 011 040 048 067 118 130

INSTANT REPLAY 037 039

ITT 136

JCL 037 039

JC PENNEY 018 019 021 039 045 070 087

JENSEN 048

JVC 018 037 039 048 052 054 059 064 111 130 132

KENWOOD 020 044 048 052

LLOYD 040

LXI 019 020 040 087

MAGIN 045

MAGNAVOX 037 039 040 071 072

MARANTZ 018 037 039 071 073

MARTA 087

MATSUI 033 036

MEI 037 039

MEMOREX 003 017 020 037 039 040 057 076 087 115 120

MGA 049 050 063

MINOLTA 019 026

MITSUBISHI 019 026 049 050 053 055 063 065 131 145 146

MTC 133

MULTITECH 030 040

NAD 139

NATIONAL 140

NEC 018 029 044 048 052

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Setup Code Table: VCR

49 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: VCR (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

NORDMENDE 048

OPTIMUS 159

OPTONICA 057 058

ORION 147 166

PANASONIC 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172

PENTAX 019 026 037 039 067

PHILCO 037 039 040 071

PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087

PILOT 087

PIONEER 019 027 052

PORTLAND 094

PULSAR 076

QUARTZ 001 020

QUASAR 039 070 079 125 144

RADIO SHACK 133 134 137 140 141 142 152 158 159 160 161

RCA 019 026 039 066 067 093 095 124 125 127 157 172

REALISTIC 003 015 017 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 137 152 159 160

RICO 062

RUNCO 128

SABA 136

SAISHO 143

SALORA 020

SAMSUNG 038 045 088 090 091 093 095 098 099 101 105 106 109

SANSUI 028 048 052 116 147 166

SANYO 003 014 017 020 115

SCHAUB LORENZ 136

SCOTT 023 043 098 110 112

SEARS 003 015 016 017 019 020 026 037 047 077 084 087

SHARP 037 058 129 156

SHINTOM 030

SONY 003 016 037 056 060 061 062 080 081 082 129

SOUNDESIGN 040

STS 019

SYLVANIA 037 039 040 063 071

SYMPHONIC 040

TANDY 017 040

TASHICO 134

TATUNG 044 048

TEAC 040 044 048

TECHNICS 037 039

TEKNIKA 025 037 039 040 087

TELEFUNKEN 136

THOMAS 040

THOMSON 136

THORN 136

TMK 013

TOSHIBA 015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155

TOTEVISION 045 087

UNITECH 045

VECTOR RESEARCH 018

VICTOR 052

VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 050

VIDEOSONIC 045

WARDS 003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112

YAMAHA 018 040 044 048

ZENITH 040 052 060 062 076 083 087

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ADC 012

ADCOM 049 063 069

AIWA 072 111 118 156 170

AKAI 050 177 184

AUDIO TECHNICA 053

AUDIOACCESS 125

AUDIOFILE 211

BSR 044 064

CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109

CAPETRONIC 070

CARRERA 064 087

CARVER 051 057 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186

CASIO 066 117 122 166

CLARINETTE 122 166

CROWN 042

CURTIS MATHES 066

DENON 187 188 213

EMERSON 049 052 093 108

FISHER 023 055 057 068

FRABA 117

FUNAI 126

GE 164

GENEXXA 017 096 108

GOLDSTAR 016 087

HAITAI 099 214

HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 040 054 190 218 219

HITACHI 049 093

INKEL 026 027 216

JC PENNEY 021 066 098 147

JENSEN 153

JVC 029 176 195 196

KENWOOD 014 020 023 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181

KYOCERA 012

LOTTE 108

LUXMAN 018 035 077 102

LXI 066 164

MAGNAVOX 039 051 113

MARANTZ 043 051 058 084 191 192 193

MCINTOSH 194

MCS 021 066 080 098

MEMOREX 096

MGA 032

MISSION 051

MITSUBISHI 032

MITSUMI 152

MODULAIRE 122 166

NAD 013 074 197 198

NAKAMICHI 199 200 201

NEC 021 069

NIKKO 053 055

NSM 051

50 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: CD

51 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: CD (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203

OPTIMUS 020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212

PANASONIC 015 075 109 119 158 183 204

PHILIPS 039 051 138 149 209

PIONEER 017 036 071 094 096 100 112 123 131 160 161 162 215

PROTON 051 210

QUASAR 015 109

RADIO SHACK 122 126 213

RCA 024 049 081 093 150

RCX 169

REALISTIC 049 056 057 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166

ROTEL 051

SAE 051

SAMSUNG 028

SANSUI 047 051 081 134 157 172

SANYO 033 057 068 082 095 168

SCOTT 108

SEARS 066

SHARP 020 058 073 105 114 151 159 167 180 181

SHERWOOD 003 026 027 041 058 105 133

SIGNATURE 040

SONY 060 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217

SOUNDSTREAM 124

STS 012

SYLVANIA 051

SYMPHONIC 059 110

TAEKWANG 177

TANDY 096

TEAC 011 022 048 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154

TECHWOOD 083

THETA DIGITAL 039

TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173

VECTOR RESEARCH 087

VICTOR 029 120 130

WARDS 040 095

YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169

YORK 122 166

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

HARMAN KARDON 001

Setup Code Table: Audio

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

HARMAN KARDON 001

Setup Code Table: DVD

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

APEX DIGITAL 061

CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040

DENON 002 019 022 034 051

GE 003 004

GOLDSTAR 005

HARMAN KARDON 001 032

JVC 006

KENWOOD 007 050

LG 005 055 064

LOTTE 008

MAGNAVOX 033 056

MARANTZ 033 059

MITSUBISHI 023 036

NAD 010 062

ONKYO 009 015 048

OPTIMUS 011 050

PANASONIC 024 025 030 034 035 044 052

PHILIPS 033 056

PIONEER 012 020 038 041 046 047 065

PROCEED 060

PROSCAN 003 004 037

RCA 003 004 018 037

RUNCO 027

SAMSUNG 031 053 054

SANYO 013 049

SHARP 021 028 050

SONY 015 029 043 045

TECHNICS 026

THOMSON 003 004

TOSHIBA 009 033 047 057 058

YAMAHA 016 017 030 063

ZENITH 005 033 055 064

ZENITH DIVX 039

52 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: Tape

53 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: SAT

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ALPHASTAR 472

ALPHASTAR DBS 450

ALPHASTAR DSR 422 442

AMPLICA 356

BIRDVIEW 414 425

BSR 359

CAPETRONICS 359

CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 322 325 361

CHAPARRAL 315 316 319 380 451

CITOH 360

CURTIS MATHES 356

DRAKE 312 313 317 318 413 481

DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483

ECHOSTAR 364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485

ELECTRO HOME 392

EUROPLUS 415

FUJITSU 324 328 329 334

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474

HITACHI DBS 455

HOUSTON TRACKER 463

HUGHES 372 437

HYTEK 359

JANIEL 366

JERROLD 367 454 464 468

KATHREIN 410

LEGEND 453

LUXOR 368

MACOM 317 365 369 370 371

MAGNAVOX 461 473

MEMOREX 453

NEXTWAVE 423 424

NORSAT 373 374

OPTIMUS 466

PANASONIC 366 469

PANASONIC DBS 457

PANSAT 420

PERSONAL CABLE 418

PHILIPS 375

PICO 407

PRESIDENT 326 404

PRIMESTAR 412 454 464 475

RCA 301 408 436 439 458 465

REALISTIC 349 377 480

SAMSUNG 422 442

SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 341 353 388

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339

SONY 405 438

STAR CHOICE DBS 459

STARCAST 347

SUPER GUIDE 327 423 424

TEECOM 330 333 378 390 391 393 409

TOSHIBA 302 426 443 460 461 462 470

UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 382 383 389 403 466 479 480

ZENITH 385 386 387 394 419

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ABC 001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110

ALLEGRO 111

AMERICAST 212

ANTRONIX 021

ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112

BELCOR 113

CABLE STAR 033 113

CENTURION 092

CENTURY 014

CITIZEN 014 111

COLOUR VOICE 069 090

COMBANO 083 084

COMTRONICS 026 037

DIAMOND 030

DIGI 114

EAGLE 027 037 046 186

EASTERN 063 066 070 115

ELECTRICORD 039

EMERSON 112

FOCUS 116

G.I. 001 003 011 015 017 093 095 096 097

GC ELECTRONICS 113

GE 076

GEMINI 015 029 032 060

GENERAL 210

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 168

GOLDEN CHANNEL 037

GOODMIND 112

HAMLIN 055 056 061 099 100 101 117 175 207 208

HITACHI 001 061 188

HOSPITALITY 074 080

JASCO 111

JERROLD 001 002 003 011 015 016 017 073 093 095 096 097 162 167

LINDSAY 118

M-NET 043

MACOM 040 191

MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 082

MEMOREX 058

MOVIE TIME 035 039

NSC 022 035 044 075 190

OAK 023 038 043 059 094 196 197

PACE 179

PANASONIC 050 053 176 177 189 214

PANTHER 114

PARAGON 058

PHILIPS 013 019 020 027 069 085 090

PIONEER 001 041 057 079 119 171 200 209

POPULAR MECHANICS 116

POST NEWS WEEK 023

PRELUDE 120

PRIMESTAR 162

PTS 018 054 075 076

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Setup Code Table: CBL

55 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: CBL (continued)

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

PULSAR 058

RADIO SHACK 111 112 213

RCA 053 214

RECOTON 116

REGAL 055 056 061 099 100 101 207

REGENCY 063 115

REMBRANT 032

SAMSUNG 037 072 186

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204

SEAM 121

SHERITECH 029

SIGNAL 037

SIGNATURE 001 188

SL MARX 037

SPRUCER 053 081 177 189

STARCOM 002 011 015 016 163

STARGATE 015 037 120

SYLVANIA 071

TADIRAN 037

TANDY 024

TELECAPATION 028

TEXSCAN 036 071

TFC 122

TIMELESS 123

TOCOM 045 046 062 170 205

TOSHIBA 058

UNIKA 014 021 031

UNITED CABLE 011 059

UNIVERSAL 012 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113

VIDEOWAY 124 211

VIEWSTAR 019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190

ZENITH 058 065 098 125 211

ZENTEK 116

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

Power Switch is pushed a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections

or picture are secure

•

Mute is on • Press Mute button

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but front panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

display does not light up on page 36 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center

due to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo

center speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries

remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVD

display and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selected

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or

the displays seem abnormal, the cause may

involve the erratic operation of the system’s

memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit

from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three

minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC

power cord and check the unit’s operation. If

the system still malfunctions, a system reset

may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 8000’s entire system memory

including tuner presets, output level settings,

delay times and speaker configuration data,

first put the unit in Standby by pressing the

System Power Control Button 2. Next,

press and hold the

Tone Mode 8 and the

FM Mode Selector ^ buttons for three

seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically and display

the

RESET message in the Main

Information Display

ˆ. 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.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or

severe AC line interference that has corrupted

the memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service center.

56 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Guide

57 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

125 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:

110 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:

110 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround channels:

110 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding 40dB

(Pro Logic II, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –100kHz

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC) ±85 Amps

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB

Image Rejection 80dB

IF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1710kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB

Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV

Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC

Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response

(Component) 10Hz–30MHz (–3dB)

General

Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz

Power Consumption 119W idle, 694W maximum

(2 channels driven)

Trigger Output 6VDC @ 500ma

Dimensions (Max) Width 17.3 inches (440mm)

Height 7.65 inches (194mm)

Depth 20.5 inches (519mm)

Weight 53 lb (24.1 kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of

Harman Kardon, Inc.

THX and THX Ultra are manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.

Lucasfilm, THX and THX Ultra are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc., and is a

trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (Patent No. 5,386,478).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,”“Pro Logic,”“Pro Logic II” and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an

implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.

Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.This product is

covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;

5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

58 NOTES

Notes

59 NOTES

Notes

250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797

www.harmankardon.com

Part No.: J90200018200

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