Harman-Kardon FL8370 User Manual

250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury,New York 11797
www.harmankardon.com
© 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
YIAR-J1000-ZZA

FL 8370 Compact Disc Changer

OWNER’S MANUAL

FL 8370

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front-Panel Controls
7 Rear-Panel Connections
8 Remote Control Functions

9 Installation and Connections
10 Operation
10 Loading Discs
11 Normal Play
11 Random Play
11 HDCD

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11 Play Exchange
11 Time Display
11 Headphone Listening
12 Search Functions
12 Search
12 Skip
12 Intro Search
13 Programmed-Play Operation
13 Programmed Play
13 Checking Program Contents
13 Clearing Programs
13 Repeat Play
14 Troubleshooting Guide
15 Technical Specifications

FL 8370 Compact Disc Changer

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
connections,certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel
connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
EXAMPLE – (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

3 INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.

The FL 8370 CD changer is an exceptionally
well-engineered product that offers high per­formance and ease of use.

We ask that you take a few minutes to read
through this Owner’s Manual to familiarize your­self with its controls and functions.This brief
investment of time will yield dividends in the
form of years of listening pleasure.

If you have any questions about this product –
its installation or operation – please contact
your dealer, who is your best local source of
information.

Description and Features

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Five-Disc CD Changer with Advanced
Programming Features That Create Play
Lists of Selected Tracks, or Play Discs
and Tracks in Random Order, for Hours
of Uninterrupted Play

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HDCD®Decoding Provides Superior
Reproduction of All CDs,Whether HDCD­Encoded or Not.When HDCD-Encoded
Discs Are Played,Special Circuitry
Reveals Detail and Fidelity Not Possible
in Ordinary CDs

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Coax Output for Direct Connection to
Outboard Digital-to-Analog Converters
or Digital Receivers

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Intro Search to Automatically Scan a
Brief Portion of Each Track to Quickly
Locate Your Favorite Selections

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Play-Exchange Feature Allows Discs to Be
Changed While Another Disc is Playing

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not remove the grounding plug
on the power cord, or use any plug

or extension cord that does not have

a grounding plug provided.

Make certain that the

AC outlet is properly grounded.

Do not use an adapter plug

with this product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

YourFL 8370 has been designed for use with
120-voltAC current. Connection to a line volt­age 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 sell­ing 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.

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.

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, dis­connect it from the AC power source immedi­ately,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 pro­tection. 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 mainte­nance 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

potential for safety hazards,place the unit
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.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventila­tion. 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.

■Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over
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 immedi­ately 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 discon­nect any interconnection cords with other com­ponents,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 war­ranty,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-

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 encour­aged 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.

■ 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 harm­ful 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.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro­tect 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 care­fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two­dimensional 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 mate­rials,please note that the carton and other sec­tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.
Please respect the environment and discard
those materials at a local recycling center.