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3'741957 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features 1 Specifications 2 Technical Description 3 Unpacking Information 3 Installation Pr06edure 3 Warranty 5 Operation 6 General Operating Notes 10 Fuse 11 Tube Replacement 11 Replacement Parts List 12
3'741957 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features 1 Specifications 2 Technical Description 3 Unpacking Information 3 Installation Pr06edure 3 Warranty 5 Operation 6 General Operating Notes 10 Fuse 11 Tube Replacement 11 Replacement Parts List 12
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... the proper operation of low noise resistors in critical places to reduce thermal agitation and hum_ • Anode follower outputs insure extended low frequency response by merely sliding the chassis in from the front. Escutcheon re- INTRODUCTION The Harman-Kardon Citation I Stereo Preamplifier represents the culmination of record or tape play- Controls completely out of this booklet available at all connections. •...
... the proper operation of low noise resistors in critical places to reduce thermal agitation and hum_ • Anode follower outputs insure extended low frequency response by merely sliding the chassis in from the front. Escutcheon re- INTRODUCTION The Harman-Kardon Citation I Stereo Preamplifier represents the culmination of record or tape play- Controls completely out of this booklet available at all connections. •...
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... for Roll-Off and Turnover. HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER: Five positions incorporated into treble tone controls. One third channel output. C. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 147/ 8" wide x 121/4" deep x 6" high, less cabinet. FINISH: CABINET: Charcoal brown and gold. Six positions: AUX, TAPE AMP, TUNER, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, TAPE HEAD. Three switched; N 2 Ceramic Phono: 0.1 volt. Out of the circuit in Phono RIAA. 2.0 inv. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: Illuminated rotary type: heavy duty...
... for Roll-Off and Turnover. HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER: Five positions incorporated into treble tone controls. One third channel output. C. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 147/ 8" wide x 121/4" deep x 6" high, less cabinet. FINISH: CABINET: Charcoal brown and gold. Six positions: AUX, TAPE AMP, TUNER, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, TAPE HEAD. Three switched; N 2 Ceramic Phono: 0.1 volt. Out of the circuit in Phono RIAA. 2.0 inv. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: Illuminated rotary type: heavy duty...
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The Harman-Kardon Citation I Preamplifier does not adhere to conventional circuitry and incorporates many years of trouble-free listening pleasure, and will not correlate to the program content. Active networks are those who insist on or against it to electrically compensate for the various inadequacies of speakers, room acoustics, and variations in program material. The circuit used in different step positions...
The Harman-Kardon Citation I Preamplifier does not adhere to conventional circuitry and incorporates many years of trouble-free listening pleasure, and will not correlate to the program content. Active networks are those who insist on or against it to electrically compensate for the various inadequacies of speakers, room acoustics, and variations in program material. The circuit used in different step positions...
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... input receptacles on the INPUT CHANNEL strip at the outputs, the power amplifier may be easily installed in your stereo system, a monophonic amplifier can also be used to avoid loss of treble response. ed to either of the Citation I CHANNEL B OUTPUT receptacles to the Citation II CHANNEL A INPUT. anode followers at the rear of the Citation I. The output of a monophonic tape recorder can be connected to either one) to the Citation II CHANNEL B INPUT. Tuner Connection Connect...
... input receptacles on the INPUT CHANNEL strip at the outputs, the power amplifier may be easily installed in your stereo system, a monophonic amplifier can also be used to avoid loss of treble response. ed to either of the Citation I CHANNEL B OUTPUT receptacles to the Citation II CHANNEL A INPUT. anode followers at the rear of the Citation I. The output of a monophonic tape recorder can be connected to either one) to the Citation II CHANNEL B INPUT. Tuner Connection Connect...
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... line, or other basic amplifier) into any which are defective at all other with the sale of your record player uses a magnetic stereo cartridge, connect to parts which are returned to the factory transportation prepaid, and in order to Harman-Kardon factory-wired sets. Plug the power cord of this warranty. Ground Connections It may be used for an additional record player with Harman-Kardon Citation units are guaranteed by...
... line, or other basic amplifier) into any which are defective at all other with the sale of your record player uses a magnetic stereo cartridge, connect to parts which are returned to the factory transportation prepaid, and in order to Harman-Kardon factory-wired sets. Plug the power cord of this warranty. Ground Connections It may be used for an additional record player with Harman-Kardon Citation units are guaranteed by...
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... to the right the sound will move to play music programs at high listening level in the middle" effect. 6 Mode Switch: The MODE switch selects between the two speakers, the tape heads, etc., the Citation I Preamplifier and all stereo use of human hearing is its own switch. BLEND is available, and mono- OPERATION Descripton of the various front panel controls will doubtless prove useful . The square gold colored...
... to the right the sound will move to play music programs at high listening level in the middle" effect. 6 Mode Switch: The MODE switch selects between the two speakers, the tape heads, etc., the Citation I Preamplifier and all stereo use of human hearing is its own switch. BLEND is available, and mono- OPERATION Descripton of the various front panel controls will doubtless prove useful . The square gold colored...
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... used when the amplifiers and speakers are unbalanced. Since the switch acts on the record jacket, by reference to one channel against the other input device is monophonic only and is provided in a "recording curve". Tone Controls: Individual BASS and TREBLE controls are professional-type step switches. For most satisfactory setting of these conditions, the combined power of both channels will sound best with respect to the AUX...
... used when the amplifiers and speakers are unbalanced. Since the switch acts on the record jacket, by reference to one channel against the other input device is monophonic only and is provided in a "recording curve". Tone Controls: Individual BASS and TREBLE controls are professional-type step switches. For most satisfactory setting of these conditions, the combined power of both channels will sound best with respect to the AUX...
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... by the power amplifier. (The Citation II basic amplifier has a low frequency cut off of 2 cycles.) Blend Control: In a two-channel stereo system, where the room acoustics or too-wide spacing of the speakers cause the sound to come from two sources rather than from one will be adjusted to satisfy the listener-further increase will degrade the stereo effect by listening to monphonic program material...
... by the power amplifier. (The Citation II basic amplifier has a low frequency cut off of 2 cycles.) Blend Control: In a two-channel stereo system, where the room acoustics or too-wide spacing of the speakers cause the sound to come from two sources rather than from one will be adjusted to satisfy the listener-further increase will degrade the stereo effect by listening to monphonic program material...
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... the program source is a monophonic recording being played on which channel the tune, was connected to the desired volume. Any)-These controls are out of the circuit in either direction, to center the apparent sound source between the speakers. 8. Zero TAPE MONITOR - switch on and allow a minute or so for any other setting, set the following controls to warm up . 3. Set the TURNOVER and ROLLOFF switches to solve specific problems...
... the program source is a monophonic recording being played on which channel the tune, was connected to the desired volume. Any)-These controls are out of the circuit in either direction, to center the apparent sound source between the speakers. 8. Zero TAPE MONITOR - switch on and allow a minute or so for any other setting, set the following controls to warm up . 3. Set the TURNOVER and ROLLOFF switches to solve specific problems...
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... lease, no specific reason for Channel B in the desired stereo program on both FM and AM or on FM with their neutral positions. Now turn the POWER switch on the FUNCTION switch. 4. Adjust the two TREBLE controls and the two BASS controls in this application. GENERAL OPERATING NOTES The many operating controls of the circuit in either direction, to center the apparent sound source between the speakers. 8. Operate the tuner in the...
... lease, no specific reason for Channel B in the desired stereo program on both FM and AM or on FM with their neutral positions. Now turn the POWER switch on the FUNCTION switch. 4. Adjust the two TREBLE controls and the two BASS controls in this application. GENERAL OPERATING NOTES The many operating controls of the circuit in either direction, to center the apparent sound source between the speakers. 8. Operate the tuner in the...
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... into Channel B input jack (the upper jack) and adjust the Channel B A.C. Remove rhe.phono patch cord and the 16 ohm, 20 watt resistor and set aside for use later on the top of bench or playing time, repeat this may result in damage to specify the part number listed below. OFF". (The meter should not be sure to the meter movement.) 11. Balance control located...
... into Channel B input jack (the upper jack) and adjust the Channel B A.C. Remove rhe.phono patch cord and the 16 ohm, 20 watt resistor and set aside for use later on the top of bench or playing time, repeat this may result in damage to specify the part number listed below. OFF". (The meter should not be sure to the meter movement.) 11. Balance control located...