Page 2 - Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual FL8550 Compact Disc Changer Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Pa...
Page 3 - Introduction; Description and Features; HDCD
Introduction Thank you for choosing the HarmanKardon FL8550 CD changer. The FL8550 is an exceptionally well-engineeredproduct that offers high performance and ease of use. We ask that you take a few minutes toread through this Owner’s Manual tofamiliarize yourself with the controls andfunctions. Thi...
Page 4 - Safety Information; Installation Location; Avoid moist or humid locations.; Important Safety Information; Verify Line Voltage Before Use; C A U T I O N
2 Safety Information CAUTION: The FL8550 uses a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open the cabinetenclosure or defeat any of the safetymechanisms provided for your protec-tion. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASERBEAM. To ensure proper use of this pro-duct, please read this O...
Page 5 - Cleaning; This equipment has been tested; Unpacking; E X A M P L E; specific front panel control
Safety Information Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with aclean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe itwith a soft cloth dampened with mildsoapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a drycloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosolcleaners, thinner, alcohol or any othe...
Page 6 - Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls 4 1 Power Switch 2 Status Mode Indicator 3 Headphones Jack 4 Headphones Level Control 5 CD Drawer 6 Time Button 7 Repeat Button 8 Intro Button 9 Clear Button ) Program Button ! Open/Close Button @ Random Button # Pause Button $ Play Button % Stop Button ^ Skip Button & Searc...
Page 8 - Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections 6 DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT REMOTE IN OUT SERIAL NO. AC INPUT AC 117V / 60Hz 20W MODEL NO.: FL8550HARMAN KARDONNORTHRIDGECALIFORNIA, U.S.A. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITHDHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTERJPART 1040.10 AT DATE OFMANUFACTURE. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -...
Page 9 - Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions 7 FL8550 SKIP SEARCH RANDOM INTRO TIME CLEAR REPEAT DISC NO. OPEN/ CLOSE DISC SKIP PROGRAM 10 4 5 6 3 2 1 4 5 3 2 1 7 8 9 +10 b c a d e f g h i j k l m n o p ➞ q a Open/Close Button b Disc Select Buttons c Numeric Buttons d + 10 Button e Search Buttons f Skip Buttons g Stop ...
Page 11 - Installation; When replacing batteries it is
Installation To prevent possible damage to yourspeakers and other components in youraudio system, it is important that ALLcomponents, including the FL8550 andreceivers are turned off and unpluggedfrom their AC power source wheninstalling any new component. Connecting the FL8550 to your audiosystem i...
Page 12 - Operation; Loading Discs; and the sensor detects no disc present,
Operation Loading Discs To load a disc, first turn the FL8550 onusing the Power Switch 1 . Note that the Status Mode Indicator 2 will turn green and the Information Display Ô will illuminate. The word d i s c will flash in the Information Display, and the disctray will automatically turn clockwise s...
Page 13 - Normal Play; To stop the disc, press the; button
Operation Normal Play Once the discs have been loaded, they maybe played in a number of different ways. To play all of the tracks on each disc in order, starting with the first track onthe disc currently in the play position,and proceeding through each disc thathas been loaded, press the Play button...
Page 14 - Play Exchange; Time Display; T R A C K; Headphone Listening; headphone plug into the front panel; . Note that changing the headphone
Operation Play Exchange The FL8550’s Play Exchange featureallows you to change discs while themachine is playing. Using this feature,you can have uninterrupted play of anunlimited number of discs, since thedrawer may be opened and discs changedwhile the machine is still in play. To use the Play Exch...
Page 15 - Search Functions; Search; Intro Search; I N T R O
Search Functions The FL8550 is equipped with a variety offunctions that make it easy to search forspecific parts of any CD. Search If you wish to quickly scan through adisc to locate a particular passage orprogram, press the Search buttons & e . The Forward Search button — plays the disc forward...
Page 16 - Programmed Play Operation; Programmed Play; P R O G R A M; Checking Program Contents; PROGRAM
Programmed Play Operation 14 The FL8550’s advanced programmingcapability enables you to preset the orderin which tracks play, repeat specific discsor tracks, repeat all discs and tracks,and/or repeat any portion of a specific disc. Programmed Play Programmed play allows you to program up to 32 track...
Page 17 - Repeat Play; Repeat Track Play; R E P E AT 1; Repeat Disc Play; R E P E AT 1 D I S C; Repeat All Discs; R EP EAT A LL D IS C S
Programmed Play Operation Repeat Play The FL8550’s programming systemenables you to repeat either all of thetracks on all of the discs, a completesingle disc or a single track. Repeat Track Play To repeat a single track, press the Repeat button 7 o while the desired track is playing so that the R E ...
Page 18 - SYMPTOM; Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide 16 SYMPTOM No lights on front panel Remote does not appear to operate Front panel lights, but CD does not play Play indicator lights, but no sound is heard Sound skips or stutters during play Sound is continually distorted CAUSE • No AC power • Main Power Switch turned off• Wea...
Page 19 - Technical Specifications; Signal Format
Technical Specifications 17 Signal Format Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz HDCD Processing PMD-100 (Pacific Microsonics) D/A Conversion Dual 20 Bit (Burr Brown PCM1702 x 2) Oversampling 8 times Discrete Analog Output Section Error Correction CIRC System Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz +0, –0.5dB Total Har...