Harman Kardon FESTIVAL 60 (serv.man8) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
festival 60/80
Quickstart
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1 Be Safe
Read the safety instructions on pages 2 and 3.
2 Unpack & Stack
Stack components as shown below.
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Product Overview Front
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Source Buttons
Press desired source button to select input source.
Press desired source button to select input source.
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Sound Keys
Press to access sound quality and tone control
functions for all sources.
Press to access sound quality and tone control
functions for all sources.
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Clock
Press to access the clock, sleep and wake functions.
Press to access the clock, sleep and wake functions.
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Remote Control Receiver
Point remote control at this area for optimum
remote operation. (Remote range is 15 feet.)
Point remote control at this area for optimum
remote operation. (Remote range is 15 feet.)
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Option Buttons
These buttons change function based on the source
being used. Press to select functions specific to each
source. Some functions require more than one press
for adjustment or selection.
These buttons change function based on the source
being used. Press to select functions specific to each
source. Some functions require more than one press
for adjustment or selection.
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Selection Buttons
In the Tuner mode these buttons store or recall preset
stations, in the CD mode they select discs, and in the
Aux mode they select Aux inputs. In the Clock mode they
adjust the time and the wake time setting.
In the Tuner mode these buttons store or recall preset
stations, in the CD mode they select discs, and in the
Aux mode they select Aux inputs. In the Clock mode they
adjust the time and the wake time setting.
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Play Controls
Press to select, adjust and operate functions specific
to each source. Some functions require more than
one press for adjustment or selection.
Press to select, adjust and operate functions specific
to each source. Some functions require more than
one press for adjustment or selection.
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Volume Knob
Rotate to adjust volume level.
Rotate to adjust volume level.
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Headphone Jack
Accepts 1/8" headphone connector.
Accepts 1/8" headphone connector.
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Power
Press lightly to put the system into Standby
(which saves all settings). Press firmly to turn
unit completely Off. The power light is green when
the system is On and orange when the system is
in Standby.
Press lightly to put the system into Standby
(which saves all settings). Press firmly to turn
unit completely Off. The power light is green when
the system is On and orange when the system is
in Standby.
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Open/Close
Press to open and close the CD drawer.
Press to open and close the CD drawer.
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Power Indicator
(Festival 60 only)
This indicator is green when the system is On and
orange when the system is in Standby.
orange when the system is in Standby.
Remote
Place batteries (included) in the remote as shown
below. Most of the buttons and controls on the
remote have functions identical to the buttons and
controls on the control unit. The remote control
requires two AA batteries. The range is 15 feet.
below. Most of the buttons and controls on the
remote have functions identical to the buttons and
controls on the control unit. The remote control
requires two AA batteries. The range is 15 feet.
Power
Press to put the unit in Standby.
Press to put the unit in Standby.
Sleep
Press to put the system into the Sleep mode. (See
clock section on page 13 for more information).
Press to put the system into the Sleep mode. (See
clock section on page 13 for more information).
Source Buttons
Press desired source button to select an input source.
Press desired source button to select an input source.
Selection Buttons
Press to scroll through and select functions
specific to each source.
Press to scroll through and select functions
specific to each source.
Volume Controls
Press Volume to adjust sound level.
Press Volume to adjust sound level.
Press Mute to temporarily silence speaker output.
Play Controls
Press to select, adjust and operate functions
specific to each source.
Press to select, adjust and operate functions
specific to each source.
Festival 80 only
Surround
Press to access surround sound control functions.
Press to access surround sound control functions.
Center
Press to access center speaker control functions.
Press to access center speaker control functions.
Wrap
Press to adjust surround sound effects.
Press to adjust surround sound effects.
Tuner
Mute
Power
Sleep
CD
Aux
festival 60 remote
Tuner
Wrap
Mute
Surround
Power
Sleep
Center
CD
Aux
festival 80 remote
Slide cover
to expose
battery
compartment
to expose
battery
compartment
Electronics
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Connect the Ribbon Wire
Push the plugs on the ribbon wire
Push the plugs on the ribbon wire
firmly
into corresponding connectors on the Controller
until they “click” into place. Slip the wire edges
beneath cable management clips.
until they “click” into place. Slip the wire edges
beneath cable management clips.
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Connect the Antenna
FM
Connect the included antenna or an external
FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connector.
The included 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter is
required for connections from twin lead or
inside dipole antennas.
FM
Connect the included antenna or an external
FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connector.
The included 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter is
required for connections from twin lead or
inside dipole antennas.
AM
Assemble the included AM Loop Antenna and
connect it to the AM and GND connectors. If
an external AM antenna is used, follow the
instructions supplied with the antenna.
Assemble the included AM Loop Antenna and
connect it to the AM and GND connectors. If
an external AM antenna is used, follow the
instructions supplied with the antenna.
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Connect the Power Cord
Plug the female end of the power cord
(provided) into the AC power jack on the rear of
the unit. Do not plug the male end into an AC
outlet until all other connections have been
made. In addition to the power connection
to the controller, Festival 60 has a power
connection to the Amplifier and Festival 80 has
a power connection to the Powered Subwoofer.
Plug the female end of the power cord
(provided) into the AC power jack on the rear of
the unit. Do not plug the male end into an AC
outlet until all other connections have been
made. In addition to the power connection
to the controller, Festival 60 has a power
connection to the Amplifier and Festival 80 has
a power connection to the Powered Subwoofer.
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Optional Connections
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Aux 1, 2 & 3 Inputs
Connect the audio and video outputs of up to
three external sources (DVD, VCR, cassette,
etc.) to these jacks. Connect computers and
portable audio products to the R/L jack linked
to Aux 2. If the R/L jack is used, the Aux 2 input
is disabled.
Connect the audio and video outputs of up to
three external sources (DVD, VCR, cassette,
etc.) to these jacks. Connect computers and
portable audio products to the R/L jack linked
to Aux 2. If the R/L jack is used, the Aux 2 input
is disabled.
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Aux 1 Output
Connect these jacks to the audio and video
inputs of a VCR or cassette deck to record
Festival’s output. Connect the “To TV” output
jack to the video input of your TV, projector or
video monitor to view the video source selected
by Festival.
Connect these jacks to the audio and video
inputs of a VCR or cassette deck to record
Festival’s output. Connect the “To TV” output
jack to the video input of your TV, projector or
video monitor to view the video source selected
by Festival.
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Remote IR Extension
If the Festival's front panel remote control
receiver is blocked, connect an external IR
(InfraRed) sensor to this jack and place
sensor in an unobstructed area.
If the Festival's front panel remote control
receiver is blocked, connect an external IR
(InfraRed) sensor to this jack and place
sensor in an unobstructed area.
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3 Connect Components
Connectors
Ribbon wire
Speaker wire
Subwoofer cable
(Festival 80 only)
Antenna
Power cord
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Speakers
Festival 80
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Position the Speakers
Festival 80 includes five 2-way satellite
speakers and one powered subwoofer. The
satellite speakers all connect to the subwoofer.
The subwoofer connects directly to the
controller. See page 14 for speaker placement
recommendations.
Festival 80 includes five 2-way satellite
speakers and one powered subwoofer. The
satellite speakers all connect to the subwoofer.
The subwoofer connects directly to the
controller. See page 14 for speaker placement
recommendations.
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Connect the Speakers
The five speakers each have a pair of spring-
loaded wire clips. The subwoofer has five pairs
of corresponding connectors. Run a length of
the provided wire from each speaker to the
subwoofer. Cut the wire and strip the two leads
at each end. Attach the leads at the speaker to
the red and black clips. To ensure proper
polarity, attach the leads at the subwoofer to the
corresponding colored spring clips. Repeat for
all four remaining speakers.
The five speakers each have a pair of spring-
loaded wire clips. The subwoofer has five pairs
of corresponding connectors. Run a length of
the provided wire from each speaker to the
subwoofer. Cut the wire and strip the two leads
at each end. Attach the leads at the speaker to
the red and black clips. To ensure proper
polarity, attach the leads at the subwoofer to the
corresponding colored spring clips. Repeat for
all four remaining speakers.
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Connect the Subwoofer
Connect the round multi-pin connector of the
subwoofer cable
Connect the round multi-pin connector of the
subwoofer cable
to the subwoofer jack on
the Controller. Connect the other end to the jack
on the back of the subwoofer as shown.
on the back of the subwoofer as shown.
Festival 60
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Position the Speakers
Festival 60 includes two 2-way “bookshelf”
speakers that can be placed almost anywhere
in a room and still provide superior sound
quality. Both speakers connect directly to the
controller. See page 14 for speaker placement
recommendations.
Festival 60 includes two 2-way “bookshelf”
speakers that can be placed almost anywhere
in a room and still provide superior sound
quality. Both speakers connect directly to the
controller. See page 14 for speaker placement
recommendations.
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Connect the Speakers
Both speakers have a pair of screw-type wire
connectors. The amplifier has two pairs of
similar connectors. Run a length of the provided
wire from each speaker to the amplifier. Cut
the wire and strip the two leads at each end.
Unscrew the knobs on the back of the speaker
to reveal a hole in each post. Insert one lead
in the red post hole and the other in the black,
then tighten. To ensure proper polarity, attach
the leads at the amplifier to the two
corresponding colored connectors.
Both speakers have a pair of screw-type wire
connectors. The amplifier has two pairs of
similar connectors. Run a length of the provided
wire from each speaker to the amplifier. Cut
the wire and strip the two leads at each end.
Unscrew the knobs on the back of the speaker
to reveal a hole in each post. Insert one lead
in the red post hole and the other in the black,
then tighten. To ensure proper polarity, attach
the leads at the amplifier to the two
corresponding colored connectors.
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Connect the Subwoofer (optional)
If you are adding an optional powered
subwoofer to this system, connect the
subwoofer to the jacks on the back of the
amplifier.
If you are adding an optional powered
subwoofer to this system, connect the
subwoofer to the jacks on the back of the
amplifier.
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4 Press Power
The rest of this guide covers the features
of the Festival system.
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Controller
CD Changer
Powered
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Satellite
Speakers
Speakers
Bookshelf
Speakers
Speakers
Amplifier
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Subwoofer
Speaker
Output
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4 Ohms min.
120 W
A Harman International Company
AC 230V/50Hz
In
Remote
IR
AC 230V / 50Hz
35 W
Out
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Aux 3
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Aux 2
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Video
Video
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Aux 1
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Video
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Aux 1
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Video
To TV
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Festival Controller
Harman Kardon
Northridge, CA
Harman Kardon
Northridge, CA
Made in U.S.A
Harman Consumer Manufacturing
Harman Consumer Manufacturing
A Harman International Company
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Subwoofer
Festival Amplifier
Harman Kardon
Northridge, CA
Harman Kardon
Northridge, CA
Made in U.S.A
Harman Consumer Manufacturing
Harman Consumer Manufacturing
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Antenna
FM 75 Ohms
AM Loop
A Harman International Company
Festival CD Changer
Harman Kardon
Northridge, CA
Harman Kardon
Northridge, CA
Made in U.S.A
Harman Consumer Manufacturing
Harman Consumer Manufacturing
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