Harman Kardon AVR80 Owner's Manual

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Safety Information3ENGLISHUnpacking and InstallationThe carton and shipping materials usedto protect your new receiver duringshipment were specially designed tocushion it from shock and vibration. Wesuggest that you save the carton andpacking materials for use in shipping ifyou move or should the unit ever needrepair.To minimize the size of the carton instorage, you may wish to flatten it. This isdone by carefully slitting the tape seamson the bottom and collapsing the cartondown to a more two dimensionalappearance. Other cardboard inserts maybe stored in the same manner. Packingmaterials that cannot be collapsed shouldbe saved along with the carton in aplastic bag.If you do not wish to save the packagingmaterials, please note that the carton andother sections of the shipping protectionare recyclable. Please respect theenvironment and discard those materialsat a local recycling center.Important Fuse andPlug InformationThis apparatus is fitted with an approvedmoulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fusein this type of plug proceed as follows:1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.2. Fix new fuse which should be a BS13625A A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.3. Refit the fuse cover.If the fitted plug is not suitable for yoursocket outlets, it should be cut off and anappropriate plug fitted in its place.If the mains plug contains a fuse, thisshould have a value of 5A.If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuseat the distribution board should not begreater than 5A.NOTE: The severed plug must bedestroyed to avoid a possible shockhazard should it be inserted into a 13Asocket elsewhere.How to Connect a PlugThe wires in the mains lead are colouredin accordance with the following code:BLUE – “NEUTRAL” (“N”)BROWN – “LIVE” (“L”)1. The BLUE wire must be connected tothe terminal which is marked with theletter “N” or coloured BLACK.2. The BROWN wire must be connected tothe terminal which is marked with theletter “L” or coloured RED.3. Do not connect either wires to the earthterminal in the plug which is marked mythe letter “E” or by the safety earthsymbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.Before replacing the plug cover, makecertain that the cord grip is clamped overthe sheath of the lead – not simply overthe two wires.ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual withthe remote control, front panelcontrols, rear panel connections andon-screen menus, certain conventionshave been used.EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates aspecific remote control or front panelbutton, or rear panel connection jackEXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates amessage that is visible through the on-screen menu system1 – (number in a square) indicates aspecific front panel control¡ – (number in a circle) indicates anindicator in the main front panel displaya – (number in an oval) indicates abutton or indicator on the remoteå – (letter in a circle) indicates a rearpanel Audio or System connectionA – (letter in a square) indicates aspecific rear panel video connectionAVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 3