Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Harman
Kardon FL8550 CD changer. The FL8550
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 the 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, as they are
your best source of local information.
Description and Features
■ 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
■ HDCD
®
Decoding Provides Superior
Reproduction of All CDs, Whether
HDCD Encoded or Not. When HDCD
Encoded Discs Are Played, Special
Circuitry is Used to Reveal Detail
and Fidelity Not Possible in
Ordinary CDs
■ Digital Output for Direct Connection
to Outboard Digital-to-Analog
Converters
■ Intro Search to Automatically Scan
a Brief Portion of Each Track to
Quickly Locate Your Favorite
Selections
■ Play Exchange Feature Allows Discs
To Be Changed While Another Disc
Is Playing
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