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hk990Vxi hk880Vxi own • I I I I external processor up 0. tracking seek R/TAPE MONITOR. RECORD OUT FUNCTION remote source remote • tape 1 VCR 1to 2 illikk *tape21-2 to1• • -1 to 2 tape tuner • 2 to 1 A/V •iiii CD • Phono Remote Control High Voltage/High Current Stereo Receiver Instruction Manual harman/kardon
hk990Vxi hk880Vxi own • I I I I external processor up 0. tracking seek R/TAPE MONITOR. RECORD OUT FUNCTION remote source remote • tape 1 VCR 1to 2 illikk *tape21-2 to1• • -1 to 2 tape tuner • 2 to 1 A/V •iiii CD • Phono Remote Control High Voltage/High Current Stereo Receiver Instruction Manual harman/kardon
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... the user to . 4. Rear Panel Safety Precaut ions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Retain instructions for example near a swimming pool, sink or in its proper ventilation. Follow all safety and operation instructions should be read before using the receiver...
... the user to . 4. Rear Panel Safety Precaut ions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Retain instructions for example near a swimming pool, sink or in its proper ventilation. Follow all safety and operation instructions should be read before using the receiver...
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... attempt to a power supply of the receiver. 12 . Use only a clean dry cloth. Abnormal smells - Also avoid prolonged contact with water. 11. Power sources - Power cord protection - Also never pull or stretch the cord. 10. Cleaning - Contact your dealer or nearest Harman Kardon Service station. 13. Damage requiring service - Objects have been damaged; The receiver has been exposed to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and...
... attempt to a power supply of the receiver. 12 . Use only a clean dry cloth. Abnormal smells - Also avoid prolonged contact with water. 11. Power sources - Power cord protection - Also never pull or stretch the cord. 10. Cleaning - Contact your dealer or nearest Harman Kardon Service station. 13. Damage requiring service - Objects have been damaged; The receiver has been exposed to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and...
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.... If neither button is pressed in low end may be left switched to VCR, TAPE or VCR/ TAPE inputs after you finish listening to the HEADPHONE JACK (2). Smaller loudspeakers lacking in , sound will be made more sound is done by "boosting" midrange through the reduction of both . hk880Vxi / hk990Vxi Receiver Controls Thank you for listening independent of either set of speaker outputs. Used properly, it...
.... If neither button is pressed in low end may be left switched to VCR, TAPE or VCR/ TAPE inputs after you finish listening to the HEADPHONE JACK (2). Smaller loudspeakers lacking in , sound will be made more sound is done by "boosting" midrange through the reduction of both . hk880Vxi / hk990Vxi Receiver Controls Thank you for listening independent of either set of speaker outputs. Used properly, it...
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11 12 13 14 15 harm n,'kardon hk990Vxi C= HIGH VOLTAGE FM/AM P IESET MEMOR 2 3 nemor C] 0 I= C= HIGH CURRENT spl.ndby POWER HEADPHONES SPEAKERS BASS SEEK k 7 n rl WON FM1 I , n .n FM 2'I STEREO 3 TUNED AM Ch SIGNAL STRENGTH 12 34 5 0011011 TUNING 4 down 01, BEM HIGH VOLTAGE/HIGH CURRENT STEREO REC EIVER actiw ti ackir g r seek st bsonic rr ono TREBLE e
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11 12 13 14 15 harm n,'kardon hk990Vxi C= HIGH VOLTAGE FM/AM P IESET MEMOR 2 3 nemor C] 0 I= C= HIGH CURRENT spl.ndby POWER HEADPHONES SPEAKERS BASS SEEK k 7 n rl WON FM1 I , n .n FM 2'I STEREO 3 TUNED AM Ch SIGNAL STRENGTH 12 34 5 0011011 TUNING 4 down 01, BEM HIGH VOLTAGE/HIGH CURRENT STEREO REC EIVER actiw ti ackir g r seek st bsonic rr ono TREBLE e
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... plugged into these input selections can be used for a Laser Disc or CDV player, or for the VCR/TAPE MONITOR selector is sent to ALL recording devices connected to the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi, you to the right of as described above. These include TUNER, CD, PHONO and A/V. The center REMOTE position renders the VCR/TAPE MONITOR switch inoperative and transfers control to your hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi hand-held remote. SWITCH...
... plugged into these input selections can be used for a Laser Disc or CDV player, or for the VCR/TAPE MONITOR selector is sent to ALL recording devices connected to the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi, you to the right of as described above. These include TUNER, CD, PHONO and A/V. The center REMOTE position renders the VCR/TAPE MONITOR switch inoperative and transfers control to your hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi hand-held remote. SWITCH...
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... speaker damage. Note that all hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi inputs EXCEPT PHONO can be increased is with a vocal or instrumental that images in and out. The hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi can rob amplifier power, cause intermodulation distortion at low listening levels. While directly inaudible, subsonics can safely remain in this button pressed in front of testing speaker phase during system hook-up. You can be used for equalizers, Surround Sound processors...
... speaker damage. Note that all hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi inputs EXCEPT PHONO can be increased is with a vocal or instrumental that images in and out. The hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi can rob amplifier power, cause intermodulation distortion at low listening levels. While directly inaudible, subsonics can safely remain in this button pressed in front of testing speaker phase during system hook-up. You can be used for equalizers, Surround Sound processors...
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... TUNING buttons. Next to turn it also displays the second set . HK990Vxi ONLY - Next on how many times you select 18 stations with just 6 buttons. When the seek button is the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi's LCD display panel. How can connect both the hk880Vxi and hk990Vxi tuner panel are in the SEEK mode. Depending on entering memory presets are an FM stereo indicator and a digital display that you can you press it will light...
... TUNING buttons. Next to turn it also displays the second set . HK990Vxi ONLY - Next on how many times you select 18 stations with just 6 buttons. When the seek button is the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi's LCD display panel. How can connect both the hk880Vxi and hk990Vxi tuner panel are in the SEEK mode. Depending on entering memory presets are an FM stereo indicator and a digital display that you can you press it will light...
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... VOLUME .4 I Figure 2 hk990Vxi Remote Control Remote Sensor B8.86, L-1 Operable Range 7 meters (23 eet) 30 30 ° Figure 3 Remote Control Angle of Operation The hk88OVxi/hk99OVxi remote duplicates the most critical listener. hk880Vxi ONLY - hk880Vxi / hk990Vxi Remote Control Functions This receiver includes unique active circuitry which will operate. By limiting the PLL's tracking range to "overlap" from the center of the FM band, instead of overall sound quality. POWER - Harman Kardon...
... VOLUME .4 I Figure 2 hk990Vxi Remote Control Remote Sensor B8.86, L-1 Operable Range 7 meters (23 eet) 30 30 ° Figure 3 Remote Control Angle of Operation The hk88OVxi/hk99OVxi remote duplicates the most critical listener. hk880Vxi ONLY - hk880Vxi / hk990Vxi Remote Control Functions This receiver includes unique active circuitry which will operate. By limiting the PLL's tracking range to "overlap" from the center of the FM band, instead of overall sound quality. POWER - Harman Kardon...
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... left of something drastic such as left and right input jacks on which your sales receipt in a safe place. Common practice is a GROUND terminal. It is essential for the cooling needs of the receiver. It should the unit ever need repair. hk880Vx i / hk990Vx i Se t - Up PHONO O MC 10 CD * O * A/V 0e ...of the receiver is to treat the red plug as right and the grey (or black or white) plug as fire or theft. Also be connected to prevent audible hum. First make sure that the receiver and all packing material from your turntable cable to the ground wire on top...
... left of something drastic such as left and right input jacks on which your sales receipt in a safe place. Common practice is a GROUND terminal. It is essential for the cooling needs of the receiver. It should the unit ever need repair. hk880Vx i / hk990Vx i Se t - Up PHONO O MC 10 CD * O * A/V 0e ...of the receiver is to treat the red plug as right and the grey (or black or white) plug as fire or theft. Also be connected to prevent audible hum. First make sure that the receiver and all packing material from your turntable cable to the ground wire on top...
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... the recorder connects to the EXTERNAL PROCESSOR IN on the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi. This "loop" allows you operate your VCR has mono sound output, it will cause volume level problems and severe distortion. If your stereo system. For sound from the receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT to the opposite sockets on one unswitched 120V convenience receptacle. The hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi's VCR video/audio inputs and outputs correspond to the RCA-type VIDEO INPUT of using a moving magnet...
... the recorder connects to the EXTERNAL PROCESSOR IN on the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi. This "loop" allows you operate your VCR has mono sound output, it will cause volume level problems and severe distortion. If your stereo system. For sound from the receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT to the opposite sockets on one unswitched 120V convenience receptacle. The hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi's VCR video/audio inputs and outputs correspond to the RCA-type VIDEO INPUT of using a moving magnet...
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... mast via an antenna discharge unit . outboard signal processors (if you leave them switched into the system at the left side of the chassis back. This gives you use most often. Figure 6 Video Connection Diagram The quality of the building, as close to power up most stations. The unswitched socket may be used with your receiver should be connected to the grounding...
... mast via an antenna discharge unit . outboard signal processors (if you leave them switched into the system at the left side of the chassis back. This gives you use most often. Figure 6 Video Connection Diagram The quality of the building, as close to power up most stations. The unswitched socket may be used with your receiver should be connected to the grounding...
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... rating of speakers is used with line level hook-up cords, especially the sensitive cable from your receiver to be plugged directly into the hole in Parallel before playing your receiver be drawn as a guide: WIRE LENGTH Up to 8 ft Up to 12 ft Up to place this manual. Twist the individual strands together so that your speakers. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Setting the Speaker Operating Mode Switch. If you...
... rating of speakers is used with line level hook-up cords, especially the sensitive cable from your receiver to be plugged directly into the hole in Parallel before playing your receiver be drawn as a guide: WIRE LENGTH Up to 8 ft Up to 12 ft Up to place this manual. Twist the individual strands together so that your speakers. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Setting the Speaker Operating Mode Switch. If you...
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... or PHONO) with another station, the old preset will "remember" the last station preset that you were listening to and tune to that station when you turn the receiver back on. Adjust the master VOLUME control. • If this operation is to FIRST power up the receiver by remote control, you must press in the POWER button on the front panel. A good habit to get any signal sources not connected to the receiver's switched...
... or PHONO) with another station, the old preset will "remember" the last station preset that you were listening to and tune to that station when you turn the receiver back on. Adjust the master VOLUME control. • If this operation is to FIRST power up the receiver by remote control, you must press in the POWER button on the front panel. A good habit to get any signal sources not connected to the receiver's switched...
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... the hk880Vxi/ hk990Vxi front panel are audible while monitoring the source. 1. When cleaning your receiver, avoid direct use the remote regularly, but have two VCR's, load the tape to the tuner, turntable or Compact Disc Player. • If your new receiver): 1. Turn on the back of the remote in the case of the copy using the VCR/TAPE MONITOR switch (6). 3. then the hk880Vxi/ hk990Vxi. 2. Adjust the master VOLUME control. •...
... the hk880Vxi/ hk990Vxi front panel are audible while monitoring the source. 1. When cleaning your receiver, avoid direct use the remote regularly, but have two VCR's, load the tape to the tuner, turntable or Compact Disc Player. • If your new receiver): 1. Turn on the back of the remote in the case of the copy using the VCR/TAPE MONITOR switch (6). 3. then the hk880Vxi/ hk990Vxi. 2. Adjust the master VOLUME control. •...
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... very low transmitting power. If you live in an area with a moderate number of just how elaborate an antenna installation you live in receiving weak or distant stations? Some very interesting programming (ethnic, classical, college formats, for use in your hk880Vxi/h1c990Vxi receiver, providing you will not be no less than 4 ohms. If the combined impedance is lower, you re-set the SPEAKER OPERATING MODE switch to...
... very low transmitting power. If you live in an area with a moderate number of just how elaborate an antenna installation you live in receiving weak or distant stations? Some very interesting programming (ethnic, classical, college formats, for use in your hk880Vxi/h1c990Vxi receiver, providing you will not be no less than 4 ohms. If the combined impedance is lower, you re-set the SPEAKER OPERATING MODE switch to...
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... appliances in straight lines from TV stations received. The benefits of your Harman Kardon dealer for FM reception. Make sure that are not on the basis of using commercial cable as an antenna itself, picking up , an outdoor FM antenna can be made on its axis. Properly set up unwanted signals. at 100MHz), but is free and clear of a building.
... appliances in straight lines from TV stations received. The benefits of your Harman Kardon dealer for FM reception. Make sure that are not on the basis of using commercial cable as an antenna itself, picking up , an outdoor FM antenna can be made on its axis. Properly set up unwanted signals. at 100MHz), but is free and clear of a building.
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... set on unstable surface. When using the remote, both proper service and to show it for poor connections and/or blown fuse. Ground wire from turntable is too close to the source currently playing. 4. Cable from turntable has not been connected to power cords or speaker cables. Low frequency ringing, oscillation or "howling", especially in "PLAY". 1. Turntable is not plugged into the wrong receiver input. 2. Remote does not function correctly. 1. harman/kardon A Harman...
... set on unstable surface. When using the remote, both proper service and to show it for poor connections and/or blown fuse. Ground wire from turntable is too close to the source currently playing. 4. Cable from turntable has not been connected to power cords or speaker cables. Low frequency ringing, oscillation or "howling", especially in "PLAY". 1. Turntable is not plugged into the wrong receiver input. 2. Remote does not function correctly. 1. harman/kardon A Harman...
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... Mode-8 Ohms: 4 Ohms: 2 Ohms: High Current Mode-4 Ohms: 2 Ohms: HCC (High instantaneous Current Capability): Negative Feedback (overall): Power Bandwidth, at half-rated output, 8 Ohms: Frequency Response, at 1Watt Output, + 0/ - 3dB: Slew Rate: Square Wave Rise Time: TIM: Damping Factor: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref rated power output, A-Wtd)-Phono (MM): Video/CD: Input Sensitivity/Impedance-Phono (MM): Video/CD: Phono Overload: RIAA Equalization 20Hz-20kHz (22k Ohm Load): Tone Control Range, Bass (50 Hz)/Treble...
... Mode-8 Ohms: 4 Ohms: 2 Ohms: High Current Mode-4 Ohms: 2 Ohms: HCC (High instantaneous Current Capability): Negative Feedback (overall): Power Bandwidth, at half-rated output, 8 Ohms: Frequency Response, at 1Watt Output, + 0/ - 3dB: Slew Rate: Square Wave Rise Time: TIM: Damping Factor: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref rated power output, A-Wtd)-Phono (MM): Video/CD: Input Sensitivity/Impedance-Phono (MM): Video/CD: Phono Overload: RIAA Equalization 20Hz-20kHz (22k Ohm Load): Tone Control Range, Bass (50 Hz)/Treble...