Harman Kardon FL 8370 (serv.man5) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
4 SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your FL 8370 has been designed for use with
120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-
age other than that for which it is intended
can create a safety and fire hazard, and may
damage the unit.
Your FL 8370 has been designed for use with
120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-
age other than that for which it is intended
can create a safety and fire hazard, and may
damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your sell-
ing dealer before plugging the unit into a wall
outlet.
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your sell-
ing dealer before plugging the unit into a wall
outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or
carpets or place heavy objects on them.
Damaged power cords should be replaced
immediately by an authorized service depot
with cords meeting factory specifications.
We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or
carpets or place heavy objects on them.
Damaged power cords should be replaced
immediately by an authorized service depot
with cords meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an
AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the
cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for
any considerable length of time, disconnect the
plug from the AC outlet.
When disconnecting the power cord from an
AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the
cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for
any considerable length of time, disconnect the
plug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components
inside this product. Opening the cabinet may
present a shock hazard, and any modification
to the product will void your guarantee. If water
or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire
or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-
connect it from the AC power source immedi-
ately, and consult an authorized service station.
There are no user-serviceable components
inside this product. Opening the cabinet may
present a shock hazard, and any modification
to the product will void your guarantee. If water
or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire
or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-
connect it from the AC power source immedi-
ately, and consult an authorized service station.
CAUTION: The FL 8370 uses a laser system. To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of
the safety mechanisms provided for your pro-
tection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.
To ensure proper use of this product, please
read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it
for future use. Should the unit require mainte-
nance or repair, please contact your local
Harman Kardon service station. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of
the safety mechanisms provided for your pro-
tection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.
To ensure proper use of this product, please
read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it
for future use. Should the unit require mainte-
nance or repair, please contact your local
Harman Kardon service station. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
Installation Location
■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the
■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit
on a firm and level surface. When placing
on a firm and level surface. When placing
the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf
and any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
and any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
■ Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventila-
tion. If this product will be installed in a
cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain
that there is sufficient air movement within
the cabinet.
tion. If this product will be installed in a
cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain
that there is sufficient air movement within
the cabinet.
■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
sunlight or heating equipment.
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit, or place objects directly over
them.
them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,
aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, as they may damage the finish of
metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near
the unit.
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,
aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, as they may damage the finish of
metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near
the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-
nect any interconnection cords with other com-
ponents, and make certain that you disconnect
the unit from the AC outlet.
Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-
nect any interconnection cords with other com-
ponents, and make certain that you disconnect
the unit from the AC outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the
FL 8370 which may not be covered by the war-
ranty, be certain that all discs are removed from
the unit before it is moved. Once the FL 8370 is
placed installed, discs may be left in the unit
when it is turned off, but the unit should
NEVER be moved with discs left in either deck.
FL 8370 which may not be covered by the war-
ranty, be certain that all discs are removed from
the unit before it is moved. Once the FL 8370 is
placed installed, discs may be left in the unit
when it is turned off, but the unit should
NEVER be moved with discs left in either deck.
Important Information for the User
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no guar-
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no guar-
antee that harmful interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause
this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-
tect your new receiver during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
tect your new receiver during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two-
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two-
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-
rials, please note that the carton and other sec-
tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.
rials, please note that the carton and other sec-
tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.
5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
1 Power Switch: Press this switch to apply
power to the FL 8370. When the FL 8370 is
first turned on by pressing this switch, the
Status-Mode Indicator
power to the FL 8370. When the FL 8370 is
first turned on by pressing this switch, the
Status-Mode Indicator
2 will turn green,
and the Information Display
Ó will
illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the
unit off; the Status-Mode Indicator will turn
amber, indicating that the unit is in a Standby
mode. When the FL 8370 is connected to a
switched AC outlet, such as those found on the
back of many audio products, it will return to
the Standby mode when power is applied to
the switched outlet without any further press of
the switch.
unit off; the Status-Mode Indicator will turn
amber, indicating that the unit is in a Standby
mode. When the FL 8370 is connected to a
switched AC outlet, such as those found on the
back of many audio products, it will return to
the Standby mode when power is applied to
the switched outlet without any further press of
the switch.
2 Status-Mode Indicator: When the
FL 8370 is in the On mode, this indicator will
glow green. When the unit is off, the indicator
will glow amber, indicating that the unit is still
connected to the AC main supply.
FL 8370 is in the On mode, this indicator will
glow green. When the unit is off, the indicator
will glow amber, indicating that the unit is still
connected to the AC main supply.
3 Headphones Jack: Connect a set of stan-
dard headphones to this jack for private listening.
dard headphones to this jack for private listening.
4 Headphones Level Control: Turn this
knob to increase or decrease the volume level
for headphones connected to the FL 8370’s
Headphones Jack
knob to increase or decrease the volume level
for headphones connected to the FL 8370’s
Headphones Jack
3. Note that changing this
level will not change the sound level for the
unit’s main output, as that remains constant.
unit’s main output, as that remains constant.
5 CD Drawer: This drawer holds the discs
that will be played. Press the Open/Close but-
ton
that will be played. Press the Open/Close but-
ton
! to open the drawer so that discs may
be inserted.
6 Time Button: Press this button to select
the time display. In normal operation, the dis-
play will show the running time of the track
being played. Press the button once to check
the time remaining for the track in play. Press
the button again to view the total play time
remaining for the disc in play.
the time display. In normal operation, the dis-
play will show the running time of the track
being played. Press the button once to check
the time remaining for the track in play. Press
the button again to view the total play time
remaining for the disc in play.
7 Repeat Button: Press this button once to
constantly repeat the track currently being
played. Press it a second time to repeat the
entire disc. (See page 13 for more information.)
constantly repeat the track currently being
played. Press it a second time to repeat the
entire disc. (See page 13 for more information.)
8 Intro Button: Press this button to put the
FL 8370 in the Intro Scan mode. When you press
the button, the unit will play the first 10 seconds
of each track on the disc, and then move to the
next track. Press the button again to defeat the
function and continue full play of the current
track. (See page 12 for more information.)
FL 8370 in the Intro Scan mode. When you press
the button, the unit will play the first 10 seconds
of each track on the disc, and then move to the
next track. Press the button again to defeat the
function and continue full play of the current
track. (See page 12 for more information.)
9 Clear Button: Press this button to remove
tracks from a programmed sequence. Each press
of the button will remove one track, starting
with the last track programmed to play. (See
page 13 for complete information on program-
ming the FL 8370.)
tracks from a programmed sequence. Each press
of the button will remove one track, starting
with the last track programmed to play. (See
page 13 for complete information on program-
ming the FL 8370.)
) Program Button: This button is used to
program the playback of a disc in a particular
order. (See page 13 for complete instructions
on programming the FL 8370.)
program the playback of a disc in a particular
order. (See page 13 for complete instructions
on programming the FL 8370.)
! Open/Close Button: Press this button to
open or close the disc drawer. DO NOT push the
drawer to close it or damage to the transport
mechanism may result.
open or close the disc drawer. DO NOT push the
drawer to close it or damage to the transport
mechanism may result.
Front-Panel Controls
Open/Close
Pause
Play
Skip
Random
Stop
Search
3
Disc Skip
2
5
1
4
FL 8370
Power
Phones
Time
Repeat
Intro
Clear
Program
Phones Level
2
3 4
5
7 8 9 )
!
#
%
$
&
(
^
*
@
6
1
Ô
Ó
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
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
) Program Button
! Open/Close Button
@ Random Button
# Pause Button
$ Play Button
% Stop Button
^ Skip Button
& Search Button
* Disc-Skip Button
( Disc-Select Buttons
Ó Information Display
Ô HDCD Indicator
Remote Sensor
* Disc-Skip Button
( Disc-Select Buttons
Ó Information Display
Ô HDCD Indicator
Remote Sensor
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front-Panel Controls
@ Random Button: Press this button to put
a disc into play and to have all of the tracks
played in a random order. (See page 11 for
more information.)
a disc into play and to have all of the tracks
played in a random order. (See page 11 for
more information.)
# Pause Button: Press this button once to
momentarily pause a disc. When the button is
pressed again, the disc will resume play at the
point it was paused.
momentarily pause a disc. When the button is
pressed again, the disc will resume play at the
point it was paused.
$ Play Button: Press this button to start the
playback of a CD. If the CD drawer is open,
pressing this button will automatically close the
drawer.
playback of a CD. If the CD drawer is open,
pressing this button will automatically close the
drawer.
% Stop Button: Press this button to stop the
disc currently being played. (See page 11 for
more information.)
disc currently being played. (See page 11 for
more information.)
^ Skip Button: Press one side of this button
to move to the next track
to move to the next track
fl· or the other
side of the button to move back to the previous
track
track
‡fi on the disc being played.
& Search Button: Press one side of this but-
ton to search forward
ton to search forward
— or the other side
of the button to search backwards
‚
through a disc to locate a particular portion of
the disc being played.
the disc being played.
* Disc-Skip Button: Press this button to
change to the next disc. If a disc position is
empty, the FL 8370 will automatically search for
the next position that contains a disc.
change to the next disc. If a disc position is
empty, the FL 8370 will automatically search for
the next position that contains a disc.
( Disc-Select Buttons: Press one of these
buttons to select the disc in a specific position
in the CD drawer.
buttons to select the disc in a specific position
in the CD drawer.
Ó Information Display: This display
provides details about the operation of the
FL 8370.
provides details about the operation of the
FL 8370.
Ô HDCD Indicator: This LED will light auto-
matically when a CD with HDCD encoding is
playing. No further action is needed to enjoy the
benefits of HDCD.
matically when a CD with HDCD encoding is
playing. No further action is needed to enjoy the
benefits of HDCD.
Remote Sensor: The sensor behind this
window receives commands from the remote
control. Keep this area clear if you wish to use
the FL 8370 with a remote control.
window receives commands from the remote
control. Keep this area clear if you wish to use
the FL 8370 with a remote control.
7 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear-Panel Connections
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
LEFT
RIGHT
REMOTE
IN
OUT
SERIAL NO.
AC INPUT
AC 117V / 60Hz
20W
MODEL NO.: FL 8370
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
MADE IN CHINA
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
APPLICABLE AT DATE MANUFACTURED:
(YCL)
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
APPLICABLE AT DATE MANUFACTURED:
(YCL)
SHOCK HAZARD: DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This device complies with part 1.5 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and, (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and, (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
HDCD
®
and High Definition Compatible Digital
®
are registered trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
C A U T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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CSA 22.2
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¡ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an
AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, make
certain that the switch is in the ON position.
AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, make
certain that the switch is in the ON position.
™ Coaxial-Digital Output: Connect this
jack to the coaxial-digital input of a digital
audio/video receiver or an external digital-to-
analog converter for direct access to the digital
signals of the FL 8370. DO NOT connect this jack
to the standard audio inputs of any device.
jack to the coaxial-digital input of a digital
audio/video receiver or an external digital-to-
analog converter for direct access to the digital
signals of the FL 8370. DO NOT connect this jack
to the standard audio inputs of any device.
£ Remote Control Output: Connect this
jack to the input of another compatible Harman
Kardon remote controlled device to have the
remote sensor on the FL 8370 provide signals
to other products.
jack to the input of another compatible Harman
Kardon remote controlled device to have the
remote sensor on the FL 8370 provide signals
to other products.
¢ Remote Control Input: Connect the out-
put of a remote infrared sensor or the remote
control output of another compatible Harman
Kardon product. This will enable the remote
control system to operate even when the front
panel Remote Sensor
put of a remote infrared sensor or the remote
control output of another compatible Harman
Kardon product. This will enable the remote
control system to operate even when the front
panel Remote Sensor
is blocked. It will
also allow use of the FL 8370 with optional,
external control systems.
external control systems.
∞ Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the analog CD audio inputs of your
receiver, surround processor or preamplifier.
jacks to the analog CD audio inputs of your
receiver, surround processor or preamplifier.
¡ AC Power Cord
™ Coaxial-Digital Output
£ Remote Control Output
™ Coaxial-Digital Output
£ Remote Control Output
¢ Remote Control Input
∞ Analog Audio Outputs
∞ Analog Audio Outputs
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