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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.
3
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
A
B
C
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Speakers
Festival 80
4
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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festival 60/80
festival 60
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Power
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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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1
2
5
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Subwoofer
Speaker
Output
R
R
L
L
4 Ohms min.
120 W
A Harman International Company
AC 230V/50Hz
In
Remote
IR
AC 230V / 50Hz
35 W
Out
R
L
R
Aux 3
In
Aux 2
In
Video
Video
L
R
R/L
Aux 1
In
Video
L
R
Aux 1
Out
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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A
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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festival 60/80
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Select a Source
Tuner
Option Buttons
Selecting the frequency band
b a n d
Press repeatedly for desired frequency band,
AM or FM.
AM or FM.
f m s t
Tunes all FM stations.
f m m o
Tunes all FM stations and plays
them in mono.
them in mono.
a m
Tunes all AM stations.
Selecting the Seek mode
s e e k
Press repeatedly for desired Seek mode.
(See Seek under Play Controls on opposite page.)
(See Seek under Play Controls on opposite page.)
a l l
Seeks all active stations in selected
band.
band.
r d s
Seeks only selected RDS type
(FM only). See RDS on page 9 for
more information.
(FM only). See RDS on page 9 for
more information.
Displaying RDS messages
(FM only)
d i s p l a y
Press repeatedly for desired RDS display mode.
n o r m
Displays station identification and RDS
program type in message bar.
program type in message bar.
t e x t
Displays additional RDS information in
message bar.
message bar.
Selector Buttons
In Tuner mode, the Selector Buttons become
station “presets.” They instantly store or recall
stations, including the band and mono/stereo
mode selections.
station “presets.” They instantly store or recall
stations, including the band and mono/stereo
mode selections.
Storing Presets
Tune to the station you want to store, then
press and hold the unlit numbered button until
Tune to the station you want to store, then
press and hold the unlit numbered button until
p r e s e t d o n e
appears in the display.
The selected button will light, indicating a stored
preset. The system stores up to 20 presets.
preset. The system stores up to 20 presets.
Storing a preset in a lit button automatically
overrides the previously stored preset.
overrides the previously stored preset.
Recalling Presets
Press a lit numbered button.
Press a lit numbered button.
Press
or
to access more available
presets.
To clear all Presets
Turn the system completely off by firmly pressing
the Power switch on the Control Unit so that no
lights are illuminated. Then turn the system back
on and immediately press the Stop button
Turn the system completely off by firmly pressing
the Power switch on the Control Unit so that no
lights are illuminated. Then turn the system back
on and immediately press the Stop button
in
the Play controls (see below). The message bar in
the Tuner screen should now read
the Tuner screen should now read
p r e s e t s
c l e a r e d
.
Note: Depending upon the previous mode selected,
the Stop button may not be illuminated.
the Stop button may not be illuminated.
band
w g b h p u b l i c
seek
display
fm st
all
norm
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TUNER
PRESET
STATION
FM
PRESETS
Aux
CD
Surround
Bass Treble
Tuner
Festival features a highly precise radio tuner,
including 20 presets and 2 different seek
functions. Select Tuner to access all Tuner
functions and controls.
including 20 presets and 2 different seek
functions. Select Tuner to access all Tuner
functions and controls.
Remote
Tuner functions
Many of the buttons and functions of the remote
mimic the buttons and functions of the control unit
in Tuner mode.
Many of the buttons and functions of the remote
mimic the buttons and functions of the control unit
in Tuner mode.
The Play Control buttons on the remote function
identically to Play Controls on the control unit.
identically to Play Controls on the control unit.
Selecting Presets using the remote
Press and release the Select buttons
Press and release the Select buttons
to
choose programmed presets one at a time.
Press and hold Select buttons
for a fast
scroll through programmed presets.
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Play Controls
Seek
Press to skip back or forward to the next
station depending on
station depending on
s e e k
mode selected.
(See SEEK in the Options section on page 8.)
Normal Mode
Seek will search for all stations.
Seek will search for all stations.
RDS Mode
Seek will search for selected RDS type stations.
(See RDS explanation on this page.)
Seek will search for selected RDS type stations.
(See RDS explanation on this page.)
Tune
The
s e e k
mode, selected with the Options
button (see page 8) affects the operation of the
Tune buttons. You cannot tune in Seek RDS. If you
want to tune, select Seek
Tune buttons. You cannot tune in Seek RDS. If you
want to tune, select Seek
a l l
.
Tuning Stations
When the Seek mode is
When the Seek mode is
a l l
, press and release
the Tune buttons to tune one frequency step at a time.
Press and hold Tune buttons for a quick scroll
through all frequencies.
through all frequencies.
Selecting RDS type for Seek (FM only)
When the Seek mode is
When the Seek mode is
r d s
, the Tune buttons
become Select buttons. Press and release them to
scroll through and select RDS types.
scroll through and select RDS types.
Press and hold Select buttons for a quick scroll
through RDS types.
through RDS types.
Tune
Seek
RDS
Festival displays text messages, including
station identification and program type, from FM
stations broadcasting RDS (Radio Data System)
information.
Festival displays text messages, including
station identification and program type, from FM
stations broadcasting RDS (Radio Data System)
information.
When available, additional information may be
displayed by selecting
displayed by selecting
t e x t
with the
d i s p l a y
button.
Seek RDS
Seeks only stations of the selected RDS type.
However, only stations broadcasting RDS
information will be tuned.
Seeks only stations of the selected RDS type.
However, only stations broadcasting RDS
information will be tuned.
Seeking for specific RDS signals
Select RDS with the
Select RDS with the
s e e k
Option Button.
Press
repeatedly to select RDS type
(displayed in message bar).
Press
to automatically find the next
station of the selected RDS type.
Seek
Select
Tune
Seek
Tuner
Mute
Power
Sleep
CD
Aux
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