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Press the round Power button to turn the
amplifier on for the first time. The status
LED behind the flat power button will
turn green. Once the unit has been
turned on with the round power button,
this button should be left on for normal
use and only turned off when the
amplifier will not be used for extended
periods of time (vacation, etc.). For daily
use, press the flat power button or
Power on the remote control to turn the
amplifier on or off (Standby). In Standby
the LED will glow red, indicating that the
unit is still connected to AC mains and
can be turned on from the remote control
or with the flat power button.

Plug in headphones if desired. With both
Speakers 1 and 2 switches in Off
position, output is supplied only to
headphones.

Push to select either of two sets of
speakers, or both, or neither (headphone
output only).

Select desired input source by pressing
the corresponding button.

Turn to increase or decrease the amount
of low frequency sound.

Turn to increase or decrease the amount
of high frequency sound.

Turn to adjust relative output level of left
and right speakers.

Turn to raise or lower output volume.

Press to bypass tone control curcuitry.

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The keys on the remote control unit
function the same as the corresponding
buttons on the amplifier itself.
The remote control unit also includes
many keys that allow for easy control of
compatible Harman/Kardon cassette
tape deck, CD player and tuner.
Please refer to the owner's manual for
each unit for operating instructions.
Some of these units must be connected
to the amplifier's remote control output
jacks so that the system remote control
can operate them.

The control unit operates effectively
within a distance of 7 meters and an
angle of 30° from the amplifier. Using the
control near fluorescent lights may
shorten this range, as will any dust or dirt
that accumulates on the front of the
remote control, or the remote sensor
area of the amplifier. Also avoid blocking
the line of sight between amplifier and
remote.

The control unit is powered by two AA
batteries, included with your amplifier.
When you replace weak batteries,
replace both at the same time. When the
remote is to be unused for an extended
period, remove the batteries to prevent
damage from corrosion.

LED Power Mode indication
Red

= Standby or protection

Green = ON

Indicates that Tape 2 has been
selected. In this case, only the
output of the tape deck connected
to the TAPE 2 jacks can be heard.

Indicates which source
is selected.

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We, Harman Marketing Europe a/s

Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that the

product described in this owners manual is

in compliance with technical standards:

EN60065 SISIR(IEC65+A1,2,3)
CB Certificate

Accredited test laboratory:
SEMKO AB
TORSHAMNSGATAN 43
S-164 22 KISTA,
SWEDEN

Birkerød, DENMARK

Steen Michaelsen
Harman Marketing Europe a/s
Birkerød, DENMARK

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Harman Marketing Europe a/s

Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DENMARK

declare in own responsibility, that the product

described in this owners manual is in

compliance with technical standards:

EN55013/A 12/8.1994, EN55020/12.1994
EN60555 Part 2 & 3/4.1987

Accredited test laboratory:
MIKES PRODUCT SERVICE GmbH

Ohmstrasse 2-4
D-94342 Strasskirchen
GERMANY

Steen Michaelsen
Harman Marketing Europe a/s
Birkerød, DENMARK

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

1. Turn Volume control to minimum level

and press the Power switch to turn on
the amplifier. The power indicator
lights up.

2. Set the Speakers switches to play

speakers 1, 2, both or neither (for
headphone use).

3. Press the Source selector button

corresponding to the component you
wish to listen to.

4. Begin playing the desired source.

5. Adjust the Volume control to the

desired level.

6. Adjust Bass, Treble and Balance

controls as desired.

7. To turn off the Tape 1 selection, press

either Video, Tuner, Phono, CD or Aux
button. To turn off Tape 2, press 
Tape 2 again.

When you select Video, Tuner, Phono,
CD og Aux as your sound source,
recordings may be made on tape deck 1
or 2, or both simultaneously. When
making recordings on tape decks 1 and
2 simultaneously, you may listen directly
to the source, or you may monitor tape
deck 2. DO NOT monitor tape deck 1
during this procedure. Pressing Tape 1
will switch off the source.
If you wish to copy a tape, place it in
deck 1, and press the Tape 1 button on
your amplifier. You may then record the
tape using tape deck 2.

NOTE 1: To turn off the Tape 1 selection,
press either Video, Tuner, Phono, CD or
Aux. To turn off the Tape 2, press Tape 2
again.

NOTE 2: To use a 3-head tape deck that
allows monitoring of the actual recording
while it is in process, you must connect it
to TAPE 2 jacks. Pressing Tape 1 will
switch off the source.

NOTE 3: The record output signal is
taken directly from the program source
without being influenced by the Volume,
Bass, Treble or Balance controls.

Your Harman/Kardon integrated amplifier
is equipped with separate outputs from
the preamplifier section marked Pre Out
on the rear panel and separate inputs to
the  power amplifier section marked
Main In on the rear panel. In normal use,
the Left Pre Out socket must be
connected directly to the Left Main In
socket and the Right Pre Out socket
must be connected directly to the Right
Main In socket via the short
interconnects included with the unit.

For more advanced use, the Pre
Out/Main In sockets may be used to
insert equalizers or other processors into
the signal path. They can also be used to
feed an external power amplifier with the
signal from the preamplifier section or to
feed the power amplifier section with the
signal from an external source.
Consult your Harman/Kardon dealer for
additional information.

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This unit is designed for trouble-free operation; most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the
problem persists, consult your authorized Harman/Kardon service center.

No lights illuminate when power cord is plugged into AC outlet.

• The unit is plugged into a live outlet.

No sound is heard.

• Speaker switches corresponding to the desired speakers are pressed.
• Correct source button has been pressed.
• Volume is turned up.
• Speaker wires are connected properly.
• Hook-up wires to source component are connected properly.

Sound is not heard from the speaker system on one side.

• The speaker wires and connection wires are connected correctly.
• The balance control knob is set to the center.

When listening to stereo sound, the left and right sounds are reversed.

• The speaker wires are connected correctly.
• The wires between components are connected correctly.

Intermittent or continuous buzzing or hissing.

• The unit is away from fluorescent lights, TV, motors and other electrical appliances.

Cannot monitor a recording using Tape 1.

• This is not possible. Use Tape 2.

The remote control and front panel controls don't appear to work.

• Disconnect the AC line cord from the wall socket, wait 5 minutes and then re-connect it.

Phono sound is too faint, has hum, ringing, or »howl«.

• Ground wire from turntable has been connected to ground terminal on amplifier.
• Cable from turntable is away from power cords and speaker cables.
• Turntable is away from speakers.
• Turntable is on stable surface.