Harman Kardon AVR 8000 Owners Manual - Page 12
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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 singlestep 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 pressing 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 illuminated, 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 available 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 available 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 button to select the Home THX mode that is applicable to the input type and speaker configuration 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.) 28 Light Button: Press this button to activate the remote's backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms. 29 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. 30 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. 31 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.) 32 DTS Neo:6 Mode Select: Press this button 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.) 33 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.) 34 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.) 35 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 selected using the device Input Selectors e, these buttons may function as Chapter Step or Track Advance. 36 Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station's frequency. 37 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.) 38 Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 8000 when processing surround 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.) 39 › Button: Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 8000's settings. 40 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.) 41 Multiroom: Press this button to activate the multiroom system or to begin the process of changing the input or volume level for the second zone. (See page 38 for more information on the Multiroom system.) 42 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. 43 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 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS