Harman-Kardon AVR80 Introduction, Description and Features, Composite and “S” video switching

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Introduction

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Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR80 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR80 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections. In addition, the AVR80 has the flexibility to expand to serve as the heart of a multiroom audio system, and the capability for use with digital multichannel audio systems.

While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR80 to make all of this happen, hook-up and operation are simple. Color keyed connections, a comprehensive remote control and on screen menus make the AVR80 easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR80 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local source of information.

Description and Features

The AVR80 is a full featured A/V receiver, incorporating a wide variety of listening options. In addition to standard Dolby® Pro Logic™ processing, the AVR80 uses Twin Digital Signal Processors to provide Home THX® Cinema and five other surround modes. Future expansion capability enables upgrades to 5.1 digital audio systems such as AC-3™through the use of an optional external adapter.

A total of five audio/video inputs, each with both composite and “S” video, as well as three additional audio only inputs are selected through a learning remote control and an easy to read front panel display or on screen graphics through a TV monitor. Dubbing and tape outputs are available, and multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection.

The AVR80’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon High Current design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. For the audio purist, the AVR80 may be connected directly to the digital output of an LD player, avoiding excessive D/A conversion steps.

Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver over forty years ago. With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs, the AVR80 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon.

■Twin DSP processors for precise surround decoding.

■Dolby ProLogic, Home THX Cinema, Dolby 3 Stereo and four other surround modes

■On screen menu displays

■Learning remote control

■Composite and “S” video switching

■RDS Programme Information

■Complete Multiroom control with optional wall mounted keypads

■Direct Digital Input from LD

■Preamp output/Amplifier input of ALL channels permits ease of expansion

■Six Channel Direct inputs for use with discrete digital audio adapters