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Operating Instructions
FL8300 Five Disc CD Changer
CONCERNING COMPACT DISCS
- Only Compact discs bearing this
mark can be reproduced. No other
discs can be reproduced.
mark can be reproduced. No other
discs can be reproduced.
You can also play an 8cm CD on the
inside circle of the tray. Do not put a
normal CD over it.
inside circle of the tray. Do not put a
normal CD over it.
C O M P A C T
D I G I T A L A U D I O
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operating Instructions ............................................................................. 2
Rear Panel Connections .......................................................................... 4
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................ 5
Operations ............................................................................................... 7
Remote Controls .................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 15
Specifications ........................................................................................ 16
- Always place the compact disc in
the disc tray with the labelled side
up (compact discs can be played
only on one side).
the disc tray with the labelled side
up (compact discs can be played
only on one side).
- To remove a disc from its storage
case, press down on the center of
the case and lift the disc out of the
case, holding it carefully with the
edges.
case, press down on the center of
the case and lift the disc out of the
case, holding it carefully with the
edges.
- Fingermarks and dust should be
carefully wiped off the disc’s
recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Unlike conventional records, the
compact disc has no grooves to
collect dust and microscopic debris.
Gentle wiping with a soft cloth will
remove most particles completely.
Wipe straight from the inside to the
outside of the disc. Small dust
particles and light stains will have
absolutely no effect on sound
reproduction quality.
carefully wiped off the disc’s
recorded surface with a soft cloth.
Unlike conventional records, the
compact disc has no grooves to
collect dust and microscopic debris.
Gentle wiping with a soft cloth will
remove most particles completely.
Wipe straight from the inside to the
outside of the disc. Small dust
particles and light stains will have
absolutely no effect on sound
reproduction quality.
- Never use such chemicals as
record sprays, antistatic sprays or
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean
compact discs. Such chemicals
could damage the disc’s plastic
surface irreparably.
record sprays, antistatic sprays or
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean
compact discs. Such chemicals
could damage the disc’s plastic
surface irreparably.
- Discs should be stored in their
cases after use to avoid serious
scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip.”
cases after use to avoid serious
scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip.”
- Don’t expose the discs to direct
sunlight or high humidity or
temperature for extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperatures
can warp the disc.
sunlight or high humidity or
temperature for extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperatures
can warp the disc.
- Don’t stick paper or write anything
with a ball-point pen on the surface
of the labelled side.
with a ball-point pen on the surface
of the labelled side.
Labelled surface
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INSTALLATION
- This unit is composed of many
sensitive electronic components,
laser pickup and LSI, etc. Therefore,
avoid installing this unit under the
following conditions.
sensitive electronic components,
laser pickup and LSI, etc. Therefore,
avoid installing this unit under the
following conditions.
1. On an inclined or unstable
location.
location.
2. In A/V enclosed vehicle or at high
temperatures (over 100
temperatures (over 100
o
F; 40
o
C).
3. Exposed for long periods of time
in direct sunlight.
in direct sunlight.
4. In very humid locations.
5. In dusty or smoky locations.
6. At very low temperatures (below
40
40
o
F; 5
o
C).
7. Near strong magnetic fields.
CAUTION
1. When installing your own system,
do not place the unit directly upon
an amplifier because an amplifier
can give off excessive heat.
do not place the unit directly upon
an amplifier because an amplifier
can give off excessive heat.
2. Avoid installing this unit near a
tuner or television. Because it uses
high-frequency signals, this unit may
influence radio or television. If the
above precaution cannot be met,
you may have to turn off the unit
when not in use.
tuner or television. Because it uses
high-frequency signals, this unit may
influence radio or television. If the
above precaution cannot be met,
you may have to turn off the unit
when not in use.
3. Do not rotate the carousel by
hand. If you do so, it can be put out
of order.
hand. If you do so, it can be put out
of order.
4. To avoid damage, remove the
discs in the tray before moving your
CD changer.
discs in the tray before moving your
CD changer.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
If you require warranty service,
please return the product to your
dealer. If this is not possible, please
call 1-800-422-8027, for information
on how to obtain service. If
purchased outside the United
States, contact your local dealer for
repair. Your bill of sale will be
required to obtain warranty service
and to establish date of purchase.
please return the product to your
dealer. If this is not possible, please
call 1-800-422-8027, for information
on how to obtain service. If
purchased outside the United
States, contact your local dealer for
repair. Your bill of sale will be
required to obtain warranty service
and to establish date of purchase.
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Rear Panel Connections
• Before making connections first
turn off the unit.
• See the connection diagram in the
operating instructions manual of
Harman Kardon compatible
amplifier or receiver.
Harman Kardon compatible
amplifier or receiver.
1. CONNECTION CORDS
You will have two leads from this
unit to connect to amplifier or
receiver. One lead (WHITE) carries
the LEFT channel signal and should
be connected to the LEFT of CD (or
AUX) input of amplifier or receiver.
The other lead (RED) should be
connected to the RIGHT of CD (or
AUX) input.
unit to connect to amplifier or
receiver. One lead (WHITE) carries
the LEFT channel signal and should
be connected to the LEFT of CD (or
AUX) input of amplifier or receiver.
The other lead (RED) should be
connected to the RIGHT of CD (or
AUX) input.
2. AC INPUT CORD
Plug this cord into the switched AC
outlet of amplifier or receiver or a
household AC outlet.
outlet of amplifier or receiver or a
household AC outlet.
3. SYSTEM REMOTE
CONTROL CORD
CONTROL CORD
The remote control input jack allows
remote control of this unit via a
cable. This cable can be connected
to the remote control output jack of
another Harman Kardon product.
Alternatively, it can be connected to
an accessory device that converts
infrared remote control signals into
detected pulses. While all Harman
Kardon products with remote control
jacks are compatible with one
another, not all accessory devices or
other manufacturer’s products are.
However, it is safe to experiment.
remote control of this unit via a
cable. This cable can be connected
to the remote control output jack of
another Harman Kardon product.
Alternatively, it can be connected to
an accessory device that converts
infrared remote control signals into
detected pulses. While all Harman
Kardon products with remote control
jacks are compatible with one
another, not all accessory devices or
other manufacturer’s products are.
However, it is safe to experiment.
4. DIGITAL OUT
Coaxial digital out, RCA connector.
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