Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Table of Contents; Typographical Conventions; EXAMPLE; Declaration of Conformity; We, Harman Consumer International
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 15 Audio Connections 15 Video Connections 16 SCAR...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; remote make installation fast
INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 8500 you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. Designed to provide all theexcitement and detail of movie soundtracks andevery nuance of musical selections, theAVR 8500 is truly a...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Safety Information; Important Safety Information; To assure proper operation and to avoid the; Unpacking
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit. If you ...
Page 5 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch ispressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode,as indicated by the orange LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turnthe unit of...
Page 6 - TONE; TUNED
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. Whenthe button is pressed so that the words TONE IN appear in the Main Information Display ˆ the Bass and Treble controls will be enabled. When the button is pressed s...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; Front Panel Information Display; TA Traffic Announcement Indicator:
ABCDEF GHIJKL MNOPQ FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 Front Panel Information Display A B D E K L F H I J C G Upper Display LineLower Display LineOSD IndicatorMulti IndicatorSpeaker/Channel Input IndicatorPreset Indicator Memory IndicatorStereo IndicatorTuned IndicatorAuto Indicator192 kHz Indicator...
Page 8 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections; AM
8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 33 8 12 ¡ ™ ¢ 34 14 16 5 6 11 6 11 7 6 13 3 21 20 22 16 14 18 17 15 10 26 32 9 27 19 31 28 30 23 24 25 29 230V/50Hz Rear Panel Connections ! " # AM AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputAmplifier InputsCD InputsMultiroom Outputs6-Channel Direct Inputs8-...
Page 10 - Main Remote Control Functions; The function names shown here are each
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram/SPL IndicatorPower On ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputTest ButtonSleep ButtonSu...
Page 11 - MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 8500’s remote may be programmed to control up to sevendevices, including the AVR 8500. Before usingthe remote, it is important to remember to pressthe Input Selector button 4 that corre- sponds to the unit you wis...
Page 14 - ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Zone II Remote Control Functions
14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Zone II Remote Control Functions å Power Off ∫ AVR Selector ç AM/FM Tuner Select ∂ Input Selectors ≠ Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play ƒ Record/Pause © Preset/Track Skip ˙ Disc Skip î Volume Up/Down ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop ˚ Mute NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used ...
Page 15 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Audio Equipment Connections; Installation and Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality inter-connect cables when making conn...
Page 16 - SCART A/V Connections
16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections SCART A/V Connections For the connections described above your videodevice needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)for only playback needs 3 RCA jac...
Page 17 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Note for RGB signal with SCART:
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 Installation and Connections Black Yellow Red Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Black Red Blue Yellow Green White Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Black Yellow Red Figure 3: Cinch/SC...
Page 18 - System and Power Connections
18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 8500 is designed for flexible use withmultiroom systems, external control componentsand power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may ...
Page 19 - AC Power Connection; Speaker Selection
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19 Installation and Connections AC Power Connection The AVR 8500 features a removable power cordthat allows wires to be run to a complex installa-tion so that the unit, itself, need not be installeduntil it is ready for connection. When all connec-tions described above h...
Page 20 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System Configuration; First Turn On; A B
20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps are toprogram the system configuration memories.With the AVR 8500 two kind of memories areused, those associated individually with theinput selected, e.g. surround modes, and...
Page 24 - MASTER; BACK TO
24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration 12. The Speaker Configuration may also bechanged at any time without using the full-OSDon-screen menu system by pressing the Speaker Select button on the remote ( . Once the button is pressed, FNT SPEAKER will appear in both the lower third of the videodi...
Page 27 - TEST
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 System Configuration IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surroundmode individually. This allows you to compen-sate for level differences between speakers, thatmay also vary with the surround mode selected,or to increase or decrease the...
Page 30 - OPERATION; Operation; Surround Mode Chart; MODE
30 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital Surround EX™ was developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories. see Dolby Digital; Surround EX, Dolby Digital Surround EX describes the encoding system and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratorie...
Page 31 - SURROUND; Headphones Output
OPERATION 31 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY RANGE Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay not adjustable Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo ...
Page 32 - Basic Operation; S L E E P O F F; Source Selection; MUTE
32 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR 8500, it is simple to operateand enjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR 8500 for the first ...
Page 33 - Surround Mode Selection; AM N; Digital Audio Playback
OPERATION 33 Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 8500 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-channel surround sound field from digitalsources, analog matrix surround encoded pro-grams and standard stereo or even mono pro-grams. Selection of a surround mo...
Page 35 - O P T I C A L
OPERATION 35 Operation • The digital audio input signal may be eitheroptical or coaxial, but the signal must be in theMP3 SPDIF format. Direct connection of USB orserial data outputs is not possible, even thoughthe signals are in the MP3 format. If you haveany questions about the data output format ...
Page 36 - OFF
36 OPERATION Operation Speaker/Channel Indicators In addition to the Bitstream Indicators , the AVR features a set of unique channel-input indi-cators that tell you how many channels of digitalinformation are being received and/or whetherthe digital signal is interrupted. (See Figure 9.) Figure 9 Th...
Page 37 - Tape Recording
OPERATION 37 Operation Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video sourceselected for listening through the AVR is sent tothe record outputs. This means that any programyou are watching or listening to may be recordedsimply by placing machines connected to the out-puts for Tape Outputs or...
Page 38 - CHANNEL RESET; Memory Backup
38 OPERATION Operation When the menu appears, the internal test tonewill be turned off. This will allow you to use yourexternal test disc or other source material as thetest signal. Then, use the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons D to select the channels to be adjusted. At eachchannel position use the ‹ / › Buttons E' ...
Page 39 - ADVANCED FEATURES; Advanced Features; Speaker Reset
ADVANCED FEATURES 39 Advanced Features The AVR 8500 is equipped with a number ofadvanced features that add extra flexibility tothe unit’s operation. While it is not necessary touse these features to operate the unit, they pro-vide additional options that you may wish touse. Speaker Reset In some cas...
Page 40 - Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
40 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Features Semi-OSD Settings The semi-OSD system places one line messagesat the lower third of the video display screenwhenever the Volume, Input Source, Surroundmode or tuner frequency of any of the configura-tion settings are changed. The semi-OSD systemis helpful in th...
Page 41 - MULTIROOM OPERATION; Multiroom Operation; Ƀ
MULTIROOM OPERATION 41 Multiroom Operation The AVR 8500 is fully equipped to operate as thecontrol center for a multiroom system withoptional external remote Infrared (IR) sensors,video device, speakers and power amplifiers.Although some multi-room installations willrequire the services of a special...
Page 42 - Tuner Operation; Basic Tuner Operation; S T E R E O
42 TUNER OPERATION Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 8500’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv-ing RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presets andrecalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection...
Page 43 - RDS Operation; Q P O N
OPERATION 43 Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 8500 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range ofinformation to FM radio. Now in use in manycountries, RDS is a system for transmitting stationcall signs or network information, a descriptionof station program type, text mes...
Page 44 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote
44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 8500 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popular brandsof audio and video equipment, including CDplayers, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellitereceivers and other home-theater equipment.Once the...
Page 45 - Code Readout
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 Programming the Remote Code Readout When the code has been entered using the AutoSearch method, it is always a good idea to findout the exact code so that it may be easilyreentered if necessary. You may also read thecodes to verify which device has beenprogrammed to a speci...
Page 46 - Macro Programming
46 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote 3. Press and release the same Input Selector 45 again for the device whose codes you wish to erase. 4. Press the 8 button H three times. 5. The Program/SPL Indicator 2 will turn off, the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once an...
Page 47 - Programmed Device Functions
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 47 Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed forthe codes of other devices, press the appropriate Input Selector 4 to change the remote from control over the AVR to the additional product.When you press any of these buttons, i...
Page 48 - Channel Control Punch-Through
48 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 8500’s remote may be programmed tooperate so that the channel control function,performed with the Sleep 9 and Surround A buttons, for either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in c...
Page 49 - Resetting the Remote Memory
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 49 Programming the Remote Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home-theater sys-tem, occasionally you may wish to totally repro-gram the remote control without the confusion ofany commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ pro-gramming that you may have done. To ...
Page 50 - FUNCTION LIST; Function List
50 FUNCTION LIST Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 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 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2...
Page 52 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; Processor Reset; button
52 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may involvethe erratic operation of the system’s memory ormicroprocessor. To correct this problem, first unplug the unit fromthe AC wall outlet and wait ...
Page 53 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 53 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,@ &...
