Harman Kardon HD 990 User's Manual
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1. e Wrong source connections Make certain that connections are secure and made to the correct e g CD input e Select CD source on receiver or preamp Sound skips or stutters during play Disc may be damaged e Surface vibrations e Try another disc e Isolate the unit from vibration by placing it on a firm surface or move it further away from the speakers Sound is continually distorted e Incorrect input e Make certain that the analog Audio Outputs of the CD player are connected to a line level audio input NOT to a digital audio or phono input Error lights up continuously in the display Various e Turn the unit off and on again If the problem persists turn the AC power to the CD player off and on HD 990 Specifications Signal Format Sampling Frequency Specifications 32kHz to 96kHz D A Conversion Multilevel delta sigma dual DAC configuration Oversampling 24 bit 384kHz asynchronous sample rate converter Discrete Analog Output Section Error Correction Error correction Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 5dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD lt 0 0006 1kHz Dynamic Range gt 120dB Signal to Noise Ratio 116dB Channel Separation gt 115dB Line Output Level 2 0V RMS unbalanced 4 0V RMS balanced General Power Requirement 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Power Consumption lt 20 watts on2. lt 2 watts standby Dimensions width x height x depth 17 5 16 x 2 1 2 x 13 1 16 440mm x 64mm x 332mm Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and connection jacks Height measurement includes feet and chassis harman kardon HARMAN Harman Consumer Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 516 255 4545 USA only Made in P R C 2010 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated P registered in the United States and or other countries Dolby is a registered h a r m a n ka rd O n by HARMAN trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc Part No 01 00 YS SM1 E2931 www harmankardon com
3. optional connects to the HRS jack on the matching HK 990 amplifier or other compatible HK amplifiers to attain an even higher quality of sound You need only connect the HRS Link cable for complete synchronization and audio No further cable is necessary HD 990 HD 990 Remote Control Functions PpP 9 Power Off oe E Power On Numeric Controls D ce SAG O 20 Program Button D OG D Clear Button Repeat Button RepeatA P BButton Q Skip Buttons Search Buttons 10 M Play Pause Button Stop Button 10 10 Buttons Random Button Time Button Check Button O Folder Folder Previous Play Pause Next Search Search a DHO O 7 Stop Repeat Random A B Program Check Cleat Open Close Button Display Button B Folder Buttons Source Button Info Button 00 09 harman kardon dist Power Off Press this button to put the unit in the Standby mode Power On Press this button to turn on the CD player Note that in order for the Power On button to operate AC power must be applied to the unit and the Status Mode Indicator J should glow orange see page 9 for more information The unit will also turn on when the Play EJ or Open Close EJ 9 button is pressed Numeric Controls Press these buttons to select a specific track on a disc The unit will immediately search for t
4. Skip buttons FA EJ while the Repeat function is in use the newly selected track will be played normally To stop the repeat play press the Stop button KJ or press the Repeat button until the Repeat indicator goes out Repeat All Tracks To repeat all of the tracks on a disc during play mode press the Repeat button until the Repeat and All indicators light up When you see these indicators the entire disc or all programmed tracks will play through to the end and then start again from the beginning The disc will play continually until the Stop button 4 p is pressed Repeat A B The CD player may be programmed to repeat any section within a track or a complete passage or program that includes material in a series of tracks To program the unit for A B play first locate the point on the disc where you wish to begin the repeated section At that point press the Repeat A B button The Repeat indicators will light in the Information Display and an A indicator to show that the program process has started Let the disc continue to play or press the Search m pm button FA EJ or Skip B m button FA EJ on the front or remote until you have reached the end of the section to be repeated When the end point is reached press the Repeat A B button again Note that the Repeat and A B indicators will now be illuminated Once the Repeat A B button is pressed for the second time to complete the programming the CD player will
5. jacks to the CD audio inputs of your receiver surround processor or preamplifier If your amplifier features balanced XLR inputs you may use the XLR outputs instead Sound quality via balanced connection is usually more dynamic with even better signal to noise ratio Pin configuration for the XLR Outputs Pin 1 is Ground Pin 2 is Plus Hot Pin 3 is Minus Cold Remote Control Input Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon product This will enable the remote control system to operate even when the front panel remote sensor is blocked It will also allow use of the CD player with optional external control systems Remote Control Output Connect this jack to the input of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled device to have the remote sensor on the CD player provide signals to other products AC Power Cord Connect this plug to an AC outlet If the outlet is switch controlled make certain that the switch is in the On position Q Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs Connect these jacks to the coaxial or optical digital output of an external audio source This will enable you to have the digital to analog conversion of that source done by the highgrade audiophile digital to analog convertors in the HD 990 rather than the older ones in the external source for better audio quality HRS Link Output The special High Resolution Synchronization Link cable
6. move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center HD 990 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon HD 990 CD player The HD 990 is an exceptionally well engineered product that offers high performance and ease of use Along with conventional CD audio discs the HD 990 is also compatible with MP3 data from CDs and most recordable CD formats We ask that you take a few minutes to read through this Owner s Manual to familiarize yourself with the controls and functions This brief investment of time will yield dividends in the form of years of listening pleasure If you have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your dealer as they are your best source of local information Harman Kardon s analog processing legacy has been expressed to its optimal level in the output stage of the HD 990 with high definit
7. or ID3 and other information available on a disc with MP3 data To return to normal Track number Time indication press the Time button QZ See page 10 for more information HD 990 Installation To prevent possible damage to your speakers and other components in your audio system it is important that ALL components including the HD 990 and your receiver or preamp and amplifiers are turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when installing any new component Connecting the HD 990 to your audio system is simple Using standard RCA to RCA interconnect cords or balanced XLR cables connect the left and right Audio Output jacks on the rear panel to the CD input jacks on your receiver surround processor or preamplifier If your system includes an optional external digital to analog converter or if you are using a receiver or other processor that has the capability to decode PCM digital input signals connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Output jack to the Coaxial or Optical Digital input on the decoder Make certain to use a coaxial style interconnect cable as standard audio cables will not perform as well If you use the matching Harman Kardon HK 990 amplifier you may connect it to the HD 990 with the special HRS Link cable which transmits both audio and clock synchronization signals This very advanced connection rewards you with ultimate sound quality Simply connect the HRS Link Output on the HD 990 to the HRS Link In
8. press the Random button amp The Random indicator will light when that mode is in use Random can be activated also while a track is playing When Random is activated while programmed play is in use See page 11 all programmed tracks will be played in random order You may also select a specific track by pressing the Skip buttons until the desired track number is displayed see page 10 The track may also be selected directly by entering the track number via the Numeric Controls simply enter the track number by pressing the buttons that correspond to the desired track Note that when a two or three digit track number is being entered the second and third digit of the number must be pressed within two seconds of the first digit After the track is selected press the Play button H While the disc is playing the track being played will show as a number in the middle of the display just below the word Track The elapsed time of the track being played will also appear in the display As a disc plays the track numbers will change and the time will reset to OO OO at the start of each new track To momentarily pause the play of a disc press the Pause button J Note that a red pause indication II will appear in the display to remind you that the disc is paused Press either the Play button EJ or the Pause button E to resume normal play To stop the disc press the Stop button J When the Stop button is pressed
9. start playback Also pressing the Open Close button from Standby switches on the player directly and opens the drawer Load the disc in the tray with the printed label side facing up Make certain that the disc is centered in the tray Either 12cm 5 or 8cm 3 discs may be used When an 8cm disc is played it should be carefully centered within the smaller ridges inside the cassette drawer To retract the drawer back into the player after loading a disc press the Open Close button EJ When the drawer is closed the display will indicate the total number of tracks on the disc and the total running time of the disc The drawer will also close when the Play button PJ is pressed The drawer will close and the disc will start playing the first track To remove a disc from the player press the Open Close button EJ Q The drawer will open allowing the disc to be removed Disc Handling Notes When loading or unloading discs it is best to hold them by the edges While compact discs are very reliable rough handling may damage them Avoid scratching the bottom non printed side of discs or any handling that will leave fingerprints To avoid damage to the disc and player always seat discs so that they are centered in the tray Do not lift the player while the disc tray is opening or closing as this may cause the disc to unseat from the tray and possibly jam Normal Play To play a disc first turn the HD 990 on using the Powe
10. the display again will show the total number of tracks and total running time of the disc To remove a disc from the player press the Open Close button EJ qf To prevent dirt and dust from entering the unit do not leave the disc tray open To place the unit in a Standby mode press the Power Switch PJ on the front panel or the Power Off button on the remote The display will show a Standby message for a moment and the Status Mode Indicator will glow orange indicating that the unit is off but ready to accept a Power On command from the remote If the disc drawer is open it will automatically close when the unit is placed in the Standby mode This ensures that the unit will not be harmed by dust dirt or inadvertent damage to the drawer mechanism Note that the unit is not removed from AC main power when itis in the Standby mode but its power consumption is reduced to a low value To remove the AC power completely from the unit its AC Power Cord must be plugged into a switch controlled AC outlet that is turned off We recommend using the switched AC outlet on the rear side of a receiver or amplifier When that AC outlet will be turned on the HD 990 will always turn to the Standby mode even if it was on before the AC power was removed Display Dim In some situations it may be desirable to reduce the brightness of the display or to turn it off completely To do this press the Display button on the remote or the Display Dimmer bu
11. the disc Press the button once to mark the start of the portion to be repeated Press it again at the end of the desired sequence The marked passage will play continuously until the Stop button is pressed See page 12 for more information on Repeat Play Skip Buttons Press one of these buttons to move to the next track B BEI or to move back to the previous track mei See page 10 Search Buttons Press one of these buttons to search forward BeBe or backward aaa through a disc to locate a particular portion of the selection being played Holding the buttons pressed for some seconds will increase the search speed see page 10 Play Pause Button Press this button to start the playback of a CD If the CD drawer is open pressing this button will automatically close the drawer Press this button once during playback to momentarily stop a disc When the button is pressed again the disc will resume play at the point it was stopped Stop Button Press this button to stop the disc currently being played or to escape from the program mode see page 11 for complete information 10 10 Buttons Press the 10 button to move to the 10th track after the current track playing Press the 10 button to move to the 10th track before the track currently playing Random Button Press this button to have all of the tracks played in a random order See page 9 for more information D Time Button Press this button to selec
12. with the new track If the Skip buttons are pressed when program play is in use see page 11 the unit will move from one programmed track to another Folder Discs containing compressed MP3 data often contain several directories and folders with data To show the name of the current directory or folder playing press one of the Folder buttons once To change to the next directory or folder press the Folder button again within three seconds after the first press For the previous directory or folder press the Folder button qi The CD player counts each directory and folder as one folder The player starts to count in the main directory and pressing the Folder button will start playback of the first folder in this directory Pressing the Folder button again will start playback of the second folder in the directory Continue pressing the Folder button until the last folder in the directory has been played At this time pressing the Folder button will start playing the next directory Note that the Folder buttons do not function when the CD player is playing the tracks of a disc containing MP3 data in random order 10 10 Due to the compressed format of MP3 data discs can contain several hundred audio tracks In order to find the right track within these hundreds of tracks the CD player lets you skip through the contents of your disc in steps of 10 tracks Press the 10 button to change to the 1
13. 0th track after the track currently playing If there are less then 10 tracks remaining on the disc the last track will be played Press the 10 button to change to the 10th track before the track currently playing If there are less then 10 tracks since the beginning of the disc the first track will be played Input Source Selection A unique feature of the HD 990 is that it allows other source components to be played back using the high grade audiophile digital to analog convertors inside the CD player Especially source components using older and less powerful convertors will benefit from this feature Connect the coaxial or optical digital output of the external source component to the Coaxial or Optical Digital Inputs on the rear panel of the CD player In order to select the external source component for playback press the Source Button The first press of this button will show the input currently played indicated by Player for the CD player Coaxial In Digital in 1 or Optical In Digital in 2 Within 2 seconds press the Source Button again until the requested source has been selected Note that in order to hear the sound from the external source when connected via the HD 990 the input of your amplifier or receiver should be the one to which the HD 990 is connected Important Note The player will only output 2 channel PCM signals Neither multi channel Dolby Digital or DTS nor their 2 channel downm
14. HD 990 Compact disc player Owner s Manual harman kardon harman kardon by HARMAN HD 990 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION OPERATION Loading and Unloading Discs Normal Play Display Dim Time Display Disc Info Search Skip Folder 10 10 Input Source Selection PROGRAMMED PLAY OPERATION Programmed Play Editing a Program Checking Program Contents Clearing Programs REPEAT PLAY OPERATION Repeat One Track Repeat All Tracks Repeat A B TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS o Oo Oo Table of Contents HD 990 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth e ter Cae ee Mb bdbddisbisssidsisddiddddddccddddddddddddddddd de Nissho bbisibsbissisidssicsiisiissesrdssdssisihiscesisese an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer or has been dropped 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable NLM i bddddddiidudssddiidddddddddiddisdddiddiddddddddrLdddddddddddddddi didddddddididldddddddddddddddidddidsddddddddddddddildddddddddddddddddddiddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddiddddddddddddddddddiddddddddiddddddddddddsssdddidissssse Do not block any ventilation openings Insta
15. able when playing back discs containing compressed MP3 data Disc Info The HD 990 is able to show CD text information from CD discs as well as ID3 tag and other information from discs containing MP3 data Please note that not all CDs contain CD text In that case the Main Information Display will show No CD Text and will return to the Time mode previously selected If you play back a CD that contains CD text information the Text indicator will light in the Information display jj During play the artist name track name and album name can be made visible on the Main Information Display iJ by pressing the Info button several consecutive times Each press of the Info button will show the next line of information If the text is longer than 12 characters the text will scroll continuously from right to left on the Main Information Display EJ If you play a disc with MP3 data the file name the data rate constant bit rate CBR and variable bit rate VBR and folder root name can be made visible on the Main Information Display J by pressing the Info button several consecutive times If ID3 tag information is included in the MP3 data the artist name track name and album name can also be made visible Each press of the Info button will show the next line of information If the text is longer than 12 characters the text will scroll continuously from right to left on the Main Information Display J To return to the normal track time ind
16. authorized by Rovi Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited In order to use the HRS link feature in this product use only the cable provided by the manufacturer to connect the two products This cable uses ferrite sleeves to suppress radiated interference Use of any cable not supplied by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate the equipment Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station CAUTION The HD 990 uses a laser system To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your protection DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM To ensure proper use of this prod uct please read this owner s manual carefully and retain it for future use Should the unit require maintenance or repair please contact your local Harman Kardon service station Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Installation Location e To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety ha
17. automatically go to the beginning of the selected passage and continue to play the section over and over To resume normal play press the Repeat A B button again The Repeat and A B indicators will go out and the rest of the disc will play normally Important Note Tracks programmed as described in Programmed Play on page 11 can be repeated too When you press Repeat once after a program is created the Program indicator must be lit otherwise press Program and the program is played the Repeat 1 indicator will light and the track currently playing will be repeated continuously If Repeat is pressed twice Repeat All will be displayed all programmed tracks will be played subsequently and the sequence will be repeated continuously until Stop KJ is pressed HD 990 Troubleshooting Symptom No lights on front panel Cause e No AC Power Troubleshooting Solution Make certain that AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Remote does not appear to operate Power switch turned off e Weak batteries e Blocked sensor Turn on Power switch e Install fresh batteries observing polarity indications e Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor or connect a remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the rear panel Front panel lights but CD does not play e Disc is upside down e Reload disc with label side facing up Play indicator lights but no sound is heard Poor connections
18. e contents of a program by pressing the Clear button Important Note When you ve pressed the Program button once or several times and the track number on the right starts blinking the appropriate program step number e g PROG 02 008 shown at the left display side is not programmed yet Do not continue to press the Program button now otherwise the track selected will be memorized too If you re in doubt press Stop button KJ and start the procedure again with Program Important Note Tracks programmed as described above can be played repeatedly too When you press Repeat once after a program is created the Program indicator must be lit otherwise press Program and the program is played the Repeat 1 indicator will light and the track currently playing will be repeated continuously If Repeat is pressed twice Repeat All will be displayed all programmed tracks will be played subsequently and the sequence will be repeated continuously until the Stop button is pressed HL JA Repeat Play Operation Repeat Play The HD 990 s programming system enables you to repeat either a single track the entire disc respectively all programmed tracks or a specially programmed passage that you select Repeat One Track To repeat the track in play press the Repeat button once The Repeat and 1 indicators will light and the track will continue to play over and over again continuously If the track is changed by pressing the
19. e for each program step until you have completed the desired programming Press the Stop button KJ once to complete a program sequence or press Play E1 to begin immediate play of a program sequence If the maximum of 99 program steps is reached the program step indication at the right side of the Information Display will go out and the disc and track that have been programmed as the first program step will be shown Once a program list has been entered press the Play button EJ to begin listening to the sequence After the entire program has been played the CD player will stop As long as the Stop button KJ has not been pressed twice and the Program indicator remains lit you may repeat the programmed play sequence again by pressing the Play button A q Editing a Program A program can be edited even after it was completed by pressing the Stop button J D gt once Each time you press the Program button the track number and program step number will be displayed in the programmed order but with steady track numbers not blinking in contrast to the programming mode As soon as the track number starts blinking this will take 1 second the appropriate program step number shown at the left side is not programmed yet now you can change the track number with the Skip buttons EJ or the Numeric buttons as described above and add it to the program list by pressing the Program button Pressing the Stop button KJ twice will retur
20. essed to search forward at one of the available speeds EJ Display Dimmer Press this button to reduce the brightness of the Information Display by 50 or to turn the display off completely in the following order FULL BRIGHTNESS gt HALF BRIGHTNESS gt OFF FULL BRIGHTNESS Important Note When the unit is turned off to Standby pressing the Play button 4 on the front or on the remote will automatically turn on the player and start playback HL 99 Rear Panel Connections ANALOG AUDIO OUT am Xa harman kardon Date code Label DIGITAL AUDIO Mi REMOTE CONTROL j HARIAN KARDON INC Li Ni 8500 BALBOA BLVD NORTHRIDGE ANITSYH A CALIFORNIA 91329 USA M ra HO ouT N HRSLINK VORING HLOWIY sad ot Pam trdna E wary E A ti COAXIAL ano AC INPUT 100 240V 50 60Hz 20W seut vo INO OI0NY SOTHRY 2 0 080 O0 Digital Output AC Power Cord Audio Outputs Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs Remote Control Input HRS Link Output Remote Control Output Digital Output Connect this jack to the coaxial or optical digital input of an external digital to analog converter for direct access to the digital signals of the CD player or the external digital audio source DO NOT connect this jack to the standard audio inputs of any device Audio Outputs Connect these
21. he remote number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection CLASS 1 LASER HD 990 Front Panel Controls HD E Play Pause Stop lt lt Skip Search gt gt Display Open Close harman kardon 5 E EJ Main Information Display fStop EJ Power On Off Standby and Status Mode Indicator Skip Search Previous EJ Open Close EJ Skip Search Next EJ Play E Display Dimmer H Pause Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the CD player EJ Power On Off Standby Press the button once to turn the CD player on press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode EJ Open Close Press this button to open or close the disc tray E Play Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after Pause has been pressed E Pause Press this button to momentarily pause playback To resume playback press the button again If a CD is playing the sound will be muted J Stop Press this button to stop the disc currently being played or to exit program mode see page 11 for complete information Skip Search Previous Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD disc Keep the button pressed to search backward at one of the available speeds EJ Skip Search Next Press to move forward through the music tracks on a CD Keep the button pr
22. he track and begin to play it For tracks 1 through 9 ona disc you need only press the desired number For tracks 10 and above the second and third digit of the number must be entered within two seconds of the first digit See page 9 for more information These buttons are also used to enter track numbers into the memory for pre programmed play lists See page 11 for complete information on programming the CD player Program Button Press this button to begin the process of programming the CD player to play the tracks on a disc in a specific order Once the button is pressed enter each of the desired track numbers in quick succession using the Numeric Controls button When you have entered the tracks to be played press the Play button to begin the programmed sequence See page 11 for complete information on programming the CD player Remote Control Functions Clear Button Press this button to remove selected or all tracks from the programmed sequence See page 11 for complete information on programming the CD player Repeat Button Press this button once to repeat only the track that is currently being played and note that the Repeat and One indicators will light in the Information Display Press the button a second time so that the Repeat and All indicators are illuminated to repeat all tracks on the disc See page 12 for more information on Repeat Play Repeat A B Button Press this button to repeat a segment of
23. ication press the Time button qa Search If you wish to quickly scan through a disc to locate a particular passage or track press and hold the Search buttons The Forward Search button gt be FE plays the disc forward in high speed while the Reverse Search button lt a plays the disc backward in high speed Holding the buttons pressed will triple the search speed after 3 seconds When the desired part of the disc is heard release the Search button to resume normal play speed Skip To move from one track on the disc to another during play mode press one of the Skip buttons Pressing the Forward Skip button B p E will move you forward through the disc one track at a time while pressing the Reverse Skip button exi 1 once will move you back to the start of the actual track as long as gt 3 seconds of the track have elapsed and pressing it multiple times will move you back one track at a time Holding any Skip button pressed enables scanning quickly through all tracks on the disc as described previously Operation The Skip buttons may be used when the CD player is either playing or stopped If the unit is stopped the Skip buttons may be used to locate the first track to be played The Play button EJ must be pressed to begin play If the Skip buttons are used while the unit is already playing as described above the audio output will stop while the new track is located and play will automatically resume
24. ion wide bandwidth and low feedback circuitry in a pure Class A configuration using only high grade components Important Note The player will only output 2 channel PCM signals Neither multi channel Dolby Digital or DTS nor their 2 channel downmix signals will be output e Asynchronous digital processing for highest possible jitter rejection based on a 32 bit DSP e Real Time Linear Smoothing Ill e Two digital inputs one optical and one coaxial for dramatic sound quality improvement of external devices e CD playback with CD text functionality MP3 playback with ID3 tag information e Balanced XLR analog outputs for best matching to amplifiers with balanced inputs e Digital output for direct connection to outboard digital to analog converters e Sophisticated programming features to automatically play tracks in preprogrammed or random order e High resolution synchronization link HRS link permits direct clock lock to the HK 990 amplifier s digital analog converter for extreme precision and quality of sound e Full compatibility with CDR and CD RW format to play finalized recordable and erasable discs without problems Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used El number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on t
25. ix signals will be HD 990 Programmed Play The HD 990 s advanced programming capability enables you to select certain tracks to preset the order in which these tracks play and to clear specific programmed tracks after the program was made Programmed play allows you to program up to 32 tracks into the HD 990 s memory To begin programming the CD player make sure that the unit is in Stop mode then press the Program button The Program indicator will light in the Information Display E the number O01 will blink below the Program indicator showing the track number selected and PROG O1 O01 will appear in the Information Display replacing the track time This indicates that you are about to program the first track You may now begin to enter the tracks in the order in which you wish to have them play To select a track on the disc press the Numeric buttons corresponding to the desired track Be certain to enter the second and or third number of two or three digit numbers within two seconds after the first number was entered You may also use the Skip buttons FA EJ to select a track When the track is selected press the Program button Note that the program step indication on the right side of the Information Display will change to PROG Oe 00L You may now select another track for the next program step following the instructions shown above When the track is selected press the Program button again Repeat this procedur
26. letely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like LL igsdecececccdecdeecccdecdeedcdcceedecdedececeeceedeccececcceeccdedcecedecdecedeeecdececdedececeedecdeeeeceedecdedeeceeedecedeceeeecdeeedeeecededeededecececeeededcddeceedeeedecdeecceeeedddeedeeceeeeeedeededeeeeeeedeedeededededeecedeededededdededeceedddeddeded daa Safety Instructions Sooo eee eee ee ee LLLLLbddddsccdddddccdddddddccdddddeddddddddddddddddddedddddcdddedddeeeedeeeddeddeddean Ut CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE OPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be
27. ll in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus 16 To comp
28. n to normal mode and the Program indicator will go out but the program will stay in memory and can be recalled easily by pressing the Program button But pressing the Clear button see below or opening the disc drawer by pressing Open Close EJ Q9 will erase the program information from the unit s memory Checking Program Contents To check the contents of a program while the unit is stopped at first note that the Program indicator is lit otherwise press Program and the program step indication PROG O1 is not lit otherwise press Stop once Each time the Check button is pressed now the Information Display will step through each of the programmed tracks To cancel the check mode press the Stop button twice Clearing Programs To clear a single track from the program list press the Program button until the track to be deleted from the program sequence appears in the Information Display EJ When the track number appears press the Clear button once the track selected will be deleted and the track number will be replaced by the next programmed one Now you can delete that track too with the Clear button or press the Stop button J and again the Program button to select lower track numbers to be deleted Programmed Play Operation When the unit is stopped and the program step indication PROG O1 OOL is not lit otherwise press Stop once but the Program indicator is still lit otherwise press Program you may clear the entir
29. put on the HK 990 If you have additional external audio sources you might want to connect their coaxial or optical digital output to the Coaxial or Optical Digital Inputs on the rear panel of the CD player This will enable you to use the audiophile high grade digital to analog converters and processing power in the HD 990 rather than the older and less powerful converters of your external source Note that to hear the sound from the external source when connected like this the input of your amplifier or receiver should be the one to which the HD 990 is connected Install two AA batteries by turning the remote over so that you are holding the bottom side up Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the cover and gently slide the cover toward you in the direction of the arrow Insert the batteries inside the compartment being careful to follow the and polarity indications at the bottom of the compartment Replace the cover by placing it on the remote and sliding it back toward the top of the remote NOTE When replacing batteries always replace both at the same time When the unit will not be used for an extended period of time it is also a good idea to remove the batteries so that the potential for corrosion or damage is avoided Installation If the HD 990 is installed behind a cabinet or other obstruction that may block the path between the front panel Remote Sensor and the location of the remote an optional external IR senso
30. r Switch FA on the front panel or the Power On button on the remote control When the unit is turned off to Standby pressing the Play button EJ J on the front or on the remote will automatically turn on the CD player and start playback To load or change a disc open the disc drawer by pressing the Open Close button KJ Q Place a disc in the tray following the instructions shown above Pressing the Open Close button once a disc has been carefully seated will close the disc drawer while the message Closing will appear in the information display As soon as the tray is closed the display will show the message Reading while the table of contents TOC of the disc is read Note that particularly with CD RW discs this tracking may take some time due to the reflectibility and data structure being different from normal discs Afterward the information display will show the total number of tracks and the total running time of the disc Note that with MP3 CDs the total running time will not be shown AB AUTO TRACK HOUR MIN SEC le 10638 Operation The drawer will also close when the Play button EJ is pressed The drawer will Close and the disc will start playing the first track To play all of the tracks on the disc in order press the Play button Pf A play symbol gt will appear in the Main Information Display jj as well as indication of track number and time elapsed To play all of the tracks in random order
31. r may be used Connect the sensor to the Remote IR In Jack on the rear panel This jack may also be connected to the IR output jack of another compatible Harman Kardon component or a compatible IR system remote product You may also use the IR Sensor in the HD 990 to send commands to other compatible remote controlled products Connect the Remote IR Out Jack to the input of the other product or system Connect the power to a nonswitched AC wall outlet or to the accessory outlet on the rear of another audio device in your system and you are ready to go NOTE When using the accessory outlet on another product to power the HD 990 make certain that it has the compatibility to power a device that draws at least 20 watts of current in addition to being able to handle the requirements of the other devices that may be plugged into the accessory outlets If you use a switched outlet it is important to remember that the host product must be turned on for the HD 990 to operate HD 990 Operation Loading and Unloading Discs To load a disc first turn the unit on if it is not already by pressing the Power Switch EJ on the front panel or the Power On button on the remote then press the Open Close button KJ Q taking care to make certain that the space in front of the drawer is not obstructed When the unit is turned off to Standby pressing the Play button HI qq on the front or on the remote will automatically turn on the CD player and
32. t the time display In normal operation the display will show the running time of a track being played Press the button once to check the time remaining for the track in play Press the button a third time to view the elapsed time for the CD being played and a last time for the total play time remaining for the disc in play see page 10 Check Button Press this button to check the order of tracks programmed into the CD player s memory See page 11 for complete information on programming the CD player Open Close Button Press this button to open or close the disc drawer The drawer may also be closed by pressing the Play button EJ or by gently pressing the edge of the drawer However we do not recommend pushing the drawer as damage to the transport mechanism may result Display Button Press this button once to dim the front panel display to half brightness Press it again to turn the display lights off completely Another press will return the display to normal brightness Folder Buttons Press the Folder button to move to the next folder with MP3 data and the Folder button to move to the previous folder with MP3 data Source Button Press this button to switch between the CD player s output and the output of other sources connected to one of the digital inputs see page 10 for more information Info Button Pressing this button consecutive times shows the different CD text information available on a CD
33. tton EJ on the main unit to dim the display to half brightness Press it again to turn the display off A third press will return the display to normal level HD 990 Time Display The CD player s time display is capable of showing a wide range of information about a D In normal operation the display will show the total running time of a CD after the disc is first put in the unit When the disc is played the display will show the running time of a track in play Each time the track changes the time display will reset to OO 0 and begin to increase again as the new track plays To view the time remaining on an individual track press the Time button on the remote once The display will now show the time left in the track in play and a will light in front of the time display as a reminder of the display s status To view the elapsed time of the disc currently playing press the Time button again To view the total time remaining to play on the disc press the Time button again a number greater than the formerly shown track remaining time except the last track of the disc is played will appear in the display again with a in front When the Time button is pressed again the display will return to show the running time of the track in play Note When a program is played see page 11 all time modes are selectable too except the total time remaining on the disc The Time mode is not avail
34. zards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product e Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet e Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface e Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment e Avoid moist or humid locations Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new HD 990 during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you
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