IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon.The FL 8380 CD changer is an exceptionallywell-engineered product that offers high per-formance and ease of use.We ask that you take a few minutes to readthrough this Owner’s Manual to familiarize your-self with its controls and functions. This briefinvestment of time will yield dividends in theform of years of listening pleasure.If you have any questions about this product –its installation or operation – please contactyour dealer, who is your best local source ofinformation.Description and Features Five-Disc CD Changer with AdvancedProgramming Features That Create PlayLists of Selected Tracks, or Play Discsand Tracks in Random Order, for Hoursof Uninterrupted Play Plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW Discs HDCD ® Decoding Provides SuperiorReproduction of All CDs, WhetherHDCD-Encoded or Not. When HDCD-Encoded Discs Are Played, SpecialCircuitry Reveals Detail and Fidelity NotPossible in Ordinary CDs Coax Output for Direct Connection toOutboard Digital-to-Analog Convertersor Digital Receivers Intro Search to Automatically Scan aBrief Portion of Each Track to QuicklyLocate Your Favorite Selections Play-Exchange Feature Allows Discs toBe Changed While Another Disc isPlaying Discrete Power On and Off Buttons onthe Remote Control FacilitateCompatibility With Custom HomeControl SystemsINTRODUCTION 3CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT