Harman Kardon CITATION 5.1 User's Manual
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1. TURN ON REMOTE INPUT NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE cusineut PRIDSED cuZiNpUT BRIDGED INPUT NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE CH TINI BRIDGED Note Both switches should point Down to the Bridged position Figure 2C Two Channel Operation For two channel use make certain that BOTH bridging switches are engaged by switching them down to the bridged position In the bridged mode the connections to your speakers should be made using only the top row of binding post connections Follow the connection diagram that is between the speaker connections For the speaker connected to the Channel One input connect the terminal of the Channel One output to the wire going to the or red colored connection on your speaker Connect the terminal of the Channel Two output to the wire going to the or black terminal of your speaker Repeat this procedure so that the input signal connected to the Channel Three input connector is connected to your speaker using the speaker output con nector of Channel Three as the or red wire and the speaker output connector of Channel Four as the or black wire To complete the bridging of the circuits use the jumpers packed with the 5 1 to make a connection between the Negative speaker connection terminals for Channel 1 Channel 2 and Channel 3 Channel 4 as shown2. positive connection goes to the top binding post with the red barrel The or negative connection goes to the bottom binding post with the black barrel TO PROCESSOR MANUAL MODE TURN ON MODE OFF g on P6 B6 BRIDGED OTE M n BRIDGED Tinput Mone CHZINPUT TURN ON REMOTE CH3INPUT Mope CH4INPUT CH BRIDGED INPUT NOT USED IN BRIDGED INPUT NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE BRIDGED MODE Peur W p BRIDGED BRIDGED BRIDGED BRIDGED cH 1 OUTPUT cH 2 QUTPUT cH 3 QUTPUT CH 4 QUTPUT Single Brive Sille Input Single Brive Sille Input Note Both Bridge Normal switches should point Up to the Normal position Back Input Back Input Figure 2A Four Channel Operation with Dual Drive Dipoles Three Channel Operation When one high powered channel and two medium powered channels are required the three channel mode is used Using high quality interconnect cables link the output of your processor or preamplifier for the moderate powered channels left right front or surround channels to the input connectors marked Channel One and Channel Two Be certain that the bridging switch on the left side of the rear panel above the inputs for Channel One and Channel Two is in the Normal position with the toggle switch pointing up Connect the output from your processor or preamp which is to be connected to the higher powered amplificatio
3. 4 speaker negative terminals NORMAL MODE 3 T cx SPU CHAINPUT pe P MODE E cHtinpuT BROCE CHZINPUT Ty E oDi if E USED IN J BRIDGED INPUT NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE tr Citation 5 1 Amplifier L Front Channel Speakers Note Both switches O i3 O ATE Lr QQ 5 i LO should be in the Normal ld BRIDGED OTE LU IDGED caYW vr PROGED cumGur MEMO REMOTE cuampur PDGE es uw tomiocepinrun PE oF USED IN BRIDGED INPUT Eu position this is Four channel operation Citation 5 1 4 Amplifier L Citation Dual Drive Dipoles Figure 2 System Connections 13 CITATION Four Channel Operation Using high quality interconnect cables connect one output of your processor to an amplifier input channel There is no special priority as to which specific channel i e left right center etc is connected to which amplifier channel when all four channels are used individually You need only remember what the channel is so that the proper speaker may be connected to the correct output Make certain that both bridging switches are in the normal position The toggle switches should be pointing up for both inputs Connect the wire running to each speaker to the appropriate output channel as shown on the speaker icons to the right or left of the speaker connection binding posts Figure 2A The or
4. hole provided on the rear of the col ored screw caps on the binding posts Before using banana type jacks make certain that the plastic screw caps are firmly tightened down by turning them in a counter clockwise direction until they are snug against the chassis This will insure that the maximum surface area of the plug is in contact with the jack Be certain to observe proper polarity Finally run the cables to the speaker locations It is highly recommended that the length of cable connecting any pair of speakers is identical For example make cer tain that the cable length connecting left and right front or left and right rear sur round speakers are identical even though one speaker may be physically closer to the amplifier than the other Do not coil any excess cable as this may become an inductor that creates frequency response variations in your system Finally connect the wires to the speakers again being certain to observe proper polarity Remember to connect your negative or black wire to the matching ter minal on the speaker Similarly the positive or Red wire should be connected to the like terminal on the speaker Note While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some manufacturers may vary from this configuration To assure proper phase connections and opti mal performance consult the identification plate on your speak
5. in Figure 2C WARNING The jumper connections should not be made when the amplifier is turned on This connection must be made before operating the amplifier in a bridged mode Note When using the 5 1 in a dual bridged configuration particularly with 4 ohm speaker loads it will probably be necessary to provide additional cooling using a small fan This cooling will also be needed in the dual bridged mode if the amplifier is enclosed in a cabinet Consult your dealer or custom installer for more information 16 Speaker Wire Preparation and Connection Once the proper hookup has been selected using the previous section make the prop P 8 P physical connection using the following instructions Cables or Connecting Wire To assure that the high quality signals produced by your Citation amplifier are car ried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we recommend that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the amplifier the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable for connections between your amplifier and speakers Regardless of the brand or type of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine multi strand copper with a AWG of 14 or larger Remember that in specif
6. strands or twist them off for optimal performance all strands must be used Then loosen the knobs of the speaker output terminals far enough so that the pass through hole is revealed Note that one conductor of the speaker cable may have no markings and the other will have a red line brand name markings a black thread or some other positive indication Follow the proper connection instruc tions for your system with regard to which terminals are used The small speaker CITATION icons next to each pair of terminal posts will guide you to the correct connections When the connections are made twist the cap back so that the connection is secured but do not overtighten or use tools as this may break the delicate wire strands and decrease system performance Also make certain that the wire strands connected to one terminal do not contact the other terminal or wires This will result in a short circuit If you are using spade lugs connect them to the wire using the manufacturer s instructions and then loosen the caps on the speaker terminals Place lugs between the plastic cap and the back of the terminal as if it were a horseshoe on the game s post Be sure to observe proper polarity using the appropriate speaker hookup icons for your systems configuration Tighten with your fingers to obtain a positive contact When banana plugs are permitted connections may be made by simply inserting the jack affixed to your speaker wire into the
7. 5 1 When switched up and in the manual position power is turned on or off by the rear panel switch When switched down to the remote position power is controlled by signals from the Citation 7 0 controller or some other device See page 9 Power Switch This is the master AC power switch for the unit See page 19 for more information Remote In This is the input jack for remote turn on control of the 5 1 Connect it to a Citation Controller and another Citation amplifier or other approved devices See page 9 for more information Remote Out This is the output jack used to carry control signals for remote turn on of additional Citation amplifiers in your system See page 9 for more information harman kardon CITATION 5 1 Multi Channel Power Amplifier DESIGNED amp MANUFACTURED IN THE USA Citation a division of Harman Kardon Hayward CA SERIAL NUMBER D MANUAL TURNON p NORMAL 4 MODE 9 BRIDGED MODE NORMAL _ MODE 9 BRIDGED CH 3 INPUT MODE BRIDGED INPUT REMOTE CH2INPUT TURNON REMOTE NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE CH 1 INPUT BRIDGED INPUT CH 4 INPUT NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE 120V 50 60Hz 1200 WATTS CH 1 OUTPUT CH 2 OUTPUT CH 3 OUTPUT CH 4 OUTPUT O WHEN USING THESE CHANNELS IN BRIDGED MODE USE THE CH 3
8. 5 1 Amplifier Owner s Manual CITATION harman kardon CITATION Table of Contents Inipaortant Salcty Informa sr onec irritare roa EROR HP P UK rk HH 4 Tord ero a oe essit sere te duri Cia ran cy erenre bum ibd uicit idi ner ate teeter Un UU 6 Description eter orn ren va ue uv ere enc ete ner UM Rodi re mre ener ny ne are Tee ere 6 Unpacking and Installatie i sscccssscsusstvasstatrcssbuitccwasstocesbsiscestestncdbissaciinseccuemeesssuss 7 Pusat Panel COPING tesa sc snc aru und Sois ade OEE ond dol ELE a aut 8 Power Control Ait ONG nupt ari men acci e uis buen cna del RO CE Sin UOS 9 Channel Cong A NTA auci t eR irren ed ERE bol Yarn rp Rx neci fone 11 System GonnectOfls e sn ocean ven d coire pa na en E PU ER eee P ERE AA ERER 12 Input aud Bridging Cotectllsanocisdeee at en EEEa RERE E ERr EAEN aA oen aa 13 Speaker Wire Preparation and Connection sississdccnsnscccsasastounnunovarnncstneteacsoneciioas 17 Sisenna 19 Service Tnfof MAO ipei EEE leout deae ipaa env laud abb aono lp 20 Tro bleshooung CIO exceasonce scinsemca van FED EK coms cen EI ea 21 SDECIIEN LOH Ss E Se inc ici cetacean uae 22 Madrigal Audio Laboratories 2081 South Main Street PO Box 781 Middletown CT 06457 USA Made in USA 1995 Harman Kardon Incorporated CITATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your new Citation 5 1 amplifier has been factory configured for a specific line volt age 110 120 vol
9. INPUT AND CONNECT THE SPEAKER TO THE RED TERMINALS AS DIAGRAMMED ABOVE WHEN USING THESE CHANNELS IN BRIDGED MODE USE THE CH 1 INPUT AND CONNECT THE SPEAKER TO THE RED TERMINALS AS DIAGRAMMED ABOVE WARNING ro REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER O SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO Q QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Audio Input Connections See page 13 for information on proper connections and input configurations Power Cord Connector Connect the AC power cord here Speaker Connection Binding Posts Connect the wire running to your speakers to these binding posts See page 11 for information on channel configurations connections See page 17 for information on connecting speaker wire to the terminals Power Control Connections The Citation 5 1 amplifier features a built in system that will automatically turn on the amplifier when another device in the system is switched on To activate this system the 5 1 must be used in conjunction with a Citation Surround Controller or Processor other Citation Power Amplifiers and other approved devices Remote Turn On With a Citation Controller or External Trigger Control Device The first connection is to link your amplifier to the controlling
10. RN ON ooo 1 Pid X N 4 we N P ue a P Citation 5 1 Amplifier LU het lc ad pn Iw Hu Nona Figure la O Q i 9 Ha Q O Q O Exploded View of Critical ca Wear PRPSED eu REMOTE cHYW ur PROSE on Tipu BRIDGED INPUT EN 7 BRIDGED INPUT Ror Rear Panel Area N gf OO P OS On Om Q curoureut cHzOUTUT cusoureut cH OUTUT Figure 1 Remote Turn On Connections CITATION If this is the only remote controlled amplifier in the system no further connections are needed If multiple remote controlled amplifiers are used connect the Remote DC OUT jack on one amplifier to the Remote DC IN on the next unit in the system Finally make certain that the manual remote switch on the rear panel is in the remote position to activate the remote control circuits If the amplifier is to be controlled manually the toggle switch should be in the manual position and power will be switched on and off using the master power switch on the rear panel Remote Turn On Using External AC to DC Power Converter If the 5 1 is not used with a compatible Citation Controller Processor or other approved external device that is capable of generating turn on control voltages it is still possible to activate the unit for automatic turn on To control the amplifier in this fashion you will need a small AC to DC power converter capable of delivering a 4 5 to 12 volts DC signal at 100 milliamperes The DC voltage s
11. ccidentally turning the system on during your absence Service Information If your installation has followed the suggestions in this manual you should enjoy many years of trouble free operation and high quality listening enjoyment If you suspect a problem that may require service assistance contact your dealer installer or an authorized Citation Service Depot The Citation 5 1 does not contain any user serviceable parts In the event of a problem contact your dealer custom installer or Madrigal Technical Services at 888 691 4171 USA Only It is important that any repairs be carried out only by an authorized Citation serv ice agent to assure proper service and to preserve the protection of your Limited Warranty It is a good idea to keep your sales slip or receipt in a safe place with this manual so that it will be available to verify the purchase date for warranty claims Fuse The Citation 5 1 uses internal fuses to protect both it and your speakers from dam age In the event that a fuse replacement is required make certain that a fuse of the original rating is used Contact an authorized Citation service agent for assistance with fuse replacement 20 Input Output Protection Under some conditions such as a shorted speaker wire DC voltage on an input connection or thermal overload the Citation 5 1 will place itself in a protect mode to prevent damage to your speakers When this happens the power indicator will turn red and n
12. device Connect the PWR Trigger output at the rear of a Citation Processor or an approved control device to the Remote DC IN connection on the rear panel of your 5 1 Make certain that the controlling device sends a 4 5 VDC to 12 VDC signal whenever it is turned on If you are using a Citation 7 0 Controller be certain to use the PWR control trigger not one of the numbered programmable trigger outputs Citation 7 0 Controller OOOOOO QOOO puro M COMPOSITE VIDEO mm d s a x Sel S AATA AA AE FAD AAR aai Eia iona Y OOOOOOOO OOOOOO sx owes n B 00000000 0000000 O25SI I 7 ccessory x Switch m Quem 1 Control Citation 5 1 Amplifier i m pm mm See AM Hy eet ee N EE Aus iD eus vium et AREA ELA E N AC DC ps ES UE a N Converter On Ohi On PES X Olam Ol OQ CH1OUTPUT cH2OUTPUT Giagurur cHaourPur RUE dd t So Optional Remote Trigger Devices ES S anmenn N oo ini P o ES Pe ELS Citation 5 1 Amplifier P ere P d Ns 7 Sy d Bre soe n8 m LE x Ex 4 EL rine mom u R v MANUAL x eed TURNON spp N TE l a ORO i Og Ow V UO sm Os 1 REMOTE CHiOUTPUT CH2OUTPUT CH3OUTPUT CHAOUTPUT K TU
13. ed Your Citation 5 1 amplifier will now turn on automatically whenever the processor or controller is switched on You may verify that your amplifier has been turned on in response to the control signal by noting that the LED below the Citation name will change from amber to blue There will be a short second pause between the time the signal is applied and the indicator changes color until power is applied to the speak ers This pause is intentional and it protects your speakers from damage as the ampli fier stabilizes You may also hear a relay click as during start up This is also normal Once your system is turned on you are ready to enjoy the finest sonic performance available There are no controls to adjust on the Citation 5 1 amplifier All volume and level adjustments are made by your preamp controller or surround processor There is no need to turn the amplifiers off manually Simply turn off the Citation Controller or Processor or the device providing the automatic control voltages and the 5 1 amplifier will go into a standby mode Turn off and return to a standby mode may be confirmed by noting that the LED indicator under the Citation name on the front panel turns from blue to amber Important Note If you will not be using your audio system for an extended period of time such as a vacation it is always a good idea to turn the unit off using the rear panel power switch This will prevent the automatic turn on cir cuits from a
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15. er terminals or the speaker s manual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer or installer for advice before proceeding or consult the speakers manufacturer Operation Operation of the Citation 5 1 is simple There are no controls to adjust once the installation is complete After all connections have been made to the amplifiers inputs and speaker termi nals connect the AC power cord to the socket on the rear panel Make certain that the master power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position Connect the power cord to an AC outlet Note that it is not recommended that you connect multiple 5 1 Amplifiers to the same AC power circuit unless they are used with the remote power turn on and sequencing system The simultaneous turn on of multiple amplifiers on the same circuit may cause circuit breakers to trip Note Do not attempt to defeat the grounding plug on the power cord This will cause a safety hazard It will also increase the chance of unwanted hum appearing in your system If a properly grounded AC outlet is not available contact your installer or a licensed electrician for assistance At this point you are ready for listening First turn on the source components and processor in your system It is always a good idea to turn on your amplifier LAST This avoids the possibility of any turn on pops or transients from other equipment being amplified and sent to your speakers where the
16. erconnect cables make certain to gently but firmly insert the plug into the jack on the back of the Citation 5 1 Loose connections can cause intermittent sound and may damage your speak ers The barrel assembly of some high quality RCA plugs may be very tight and it is important to assure a proper connection between the interconnection cable and the input jack Input and Bridging Connections The RCA jacks and bridging switches on the unit rear panel are used to connect your surround processor or preamplifier to the amplifier as well as to select the channel configuration Once you have determined what the channel configuration will be connect the output of your system to the amplifier as follows Citation 7 0 Controller 78A OOOO0OOO OO POPE sz m Op Cees Em OO oma Note Both switches MES should be in Bridged Ed cl on EC position this is Two ay gam channel operation mode N anpa N eem A jumper is used to SRDGES gt E TRG connect both pairs of negative terminals Citation 5 1 ia C cudmer enar Amplifier L Subwoofer Speakers Note Switch between Ch 1 amp Ch 2 should be in Normal position Switch between Ch 3 amp Ch 4 is in Bridged position this is Three channel mode A jumper is used to connect the Ch 3 amp Ch
17. hannels may be allocated in a variety of ways In some applications they will be used to drive the left center and right channel front speakers with the fourth channel devoted to a subwoofer Although you may wish to power each subwoofer with a separate or even bridged amplifier channel the exceptional power supply capability of the 5 1 will also permit you to power the three front speakers as well as a pair of subwoofers provided that they are no less than 6 ohms each and they are connected in parallel For systems using Citation or FosgateeAudionics brand Dual Drive surround dipole speakers the 5 1 may be used to power all four rear channels with a single amplifier Three Channel Operation For installations where higher power is desired for a center channel speaker the 5 1 may be operated in a three channel mode Left and right front channel feeds are run through two unbridged channels while the center channel is operated in a bridged mode This allows the greater output demands of a center channel to be met while still delivering power with headroom to spare for the left and right channels In systems with conventional surround speakers a three channel application may be to feed the two rear channels in an unbridged mode while the remaining two amplifier channels are bridged together to power a subwoofer Two Channel Operation The immense power capability of the Citation 5 1 allows it to be used in a dual bridged mode as a con
18. he same shelf When positioning the amplifier in its final location make certain that it has ade quate ventilation on all sides as well as on the top and bottom Do not place CDs record jackets owners manuals or other paper on top of or beneath the unit or between multiple amplifiers in a stack This will block air flow causing degraded performance and a possible fire hazard If the unit is to be enclosed in a cabinet or rack make certain that there is adequate air circulation with a means provided for hot air to exit and for cool air to be brought in In some instances a fan may be required for this purpose If you are in doubt as to the ventilation requirements please consult with your dealer or installer When stacking multiple Citation 5 1 amplifiers in a rack or cabinet place the unit which will power front and or center channel speakers at the bottom of the stack Next place the amplifier used for surround speakers in the center The unit which will be used to power subwoofers should be at the top of the stack CITATION Rear Panel Connections for more information Bridged Normal Switches These switches control the output configuration of a pair of channels Switch them down for normal use Switch them down to bridged to combine amplifier channels for higher power output See page 13 for more information on channel configuration and bridging Manual Remote Switch The switch controls the power turn on of the
19. hes should be provided between each side of the unit and the cabinet and at least twelve 12 inches above and two 2 inches below the unit In some cases a fan may be required to provide for air movement within a cabinet Please consult your dealer or installer for more information Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Avoid moist or humid locations Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them Speaker wiring input cables and power cords should be carefully placed so that they do not come in contact with or intefere with the external heat sinks Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary first wipe the surface with a soft cloth slightly 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 remove any interconnect cords and unplug it from the AC outlet CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord or use any plug
20. hould terminate in a standard mini plug with the positive voltage going to the tip and the negative voltage going to the ring This type of converter may be obtained at Radio Shack stores as catalog 273 11454 Plug the AC adapter into a switched outlet that will be activated when you wish to have the amplifier s turn on This may be the switched outlet at the rear of an AC receiver or other audio equipment an AC outlet that is part of a current sensing control unit that is activated by a preamp or surround processor or a switched AC wall outlet The DC output jack should be connected to the DC IN jack on the rear of the 5 1 amplifier If there are additional amplifiers in the system they may be connected by running a cable from the DC OUT jack on the first amplifier to the DC IN jack on the second and so on Before turning on the amplifiers be certain that the manual remote switch on the rear panel is in the remote position The amplifiers will now turn on in sequence when power is applied to the AC out let where the converter is plugged in The first unit will turn on and then each suc cessive unit will come on following a short pause Channel Configurations The Citation 5 1 may be used in a variety of configurations Consult your dealer or installer for advice on which may be best for your system and listening requirements Four Channel Operation In multi channel use such as a home theater system the four c
21. ith the rest of your audio system The brief investment of time spent in reading this manual will yield major dividends in the form of listening enjoyment If you have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best source of product infor mation Should you need additional information or assistance the toll free number for the Citation Center is 800 787 6766 Welcome to the Citation family We wish you many years of listening pleasure harman kardon 51 Amplifier CITATION Fu Description The Citation 5 1 is a flexible state of the art audio power amplifier designed to deliver high performance in a variety of applications Each of the four amplification channels has a separate power supply which means that it delivers audiophile per formance no matter which configuration is selected You may operate the 5 1 in a two three or four channel mode and benefit from the following array of sophisti cated features Ultrawide bandwidth design Low negative feedback Fully complementary bipolar circuitry with over designed output stage for high reliability Low harmonic and intermodulation distortion Massive heat sinks for silent convection cooling High current power supply design with massive torrodial transformer Quad mono power supply New linearized pre driver stage circuit Remote turn on turn off ci
22. ker Connections 13 18 properly Improper settings or output Check the settings on your Consult the levels from the processor or preamp processor or manual for controller controller the source device Audio plays then cuts off Amplifier Shorted Check Speaker connections 13 18 LED is red for short circuit 21 Specifications Power Output CITATION x 100 watts 8 ohms 4 x 175 watts 4 ohms 2 x 100 watts 1 x 300 watts 8 ohms 2 x 300 watts 8 ohms bridged FTC 20 20 kHz 03 THD All channels driven HCC 100 Amps channel in dual mono mode Frequency Response 3 Hz 200 kHz 3 dB at rated output THD IMD Less than 0 0396 at rated output Power Bandwidth 5 Hz 130 kHz Input Impedance 22K Ohms Input Sensitivity 1 1 volt for rated output Control Trigger Voltage 3 5 12 volts DC at 100 milliamperes Dimensions HxWxD 5 7 8 x 17 5 16 x 16 1 8 inches 149 x 440 x 410 mm Weight 60 1bs 27 3 kg Power Requirements 120VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz 1800 watts maximum Dual Drive is a trademark of Harman Kardon Inc Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp THX is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd All features and specifications are subject to change without notice 22 Staple or clip original invoice here W Madrigal Audio Laboratories 2081 South Main Str
23. n channel center or subwoofer channels to the input connector marked Channel Three on the rear of the Citation 5 1 The input connection for Channel Four is not used in this configuration Figure 2B 14 TO PROCESSOR MANUAL NORMAL TURN ON MODE a Ba Q O IN OUT BRID ES REMOTE Weur BRIDGED GED CH TINPUT CH 2INPUT H 3 INPU CH 4 INPUT BRIDGED INPUT MPF NOT USED IN Me t n ON mibGED Input MODE NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE BRIDGED MODE MODE 7 7 BRIDGED BRIDGED Y XY BRIDGED BRIDGED cH 1 dlreur cH2 qireur CH 3 OMTPUT cH 4 QUTPUT Speakers Note Switch on lefi ch 1 amp ch 2 is in the Up or Normal position Switch on the right ch 3 amp ch 4 is in the Down or Bridged position Figure 2B 7 ree Channel Operation To bridge the two channels put the switch between the two input connectors in the Bridged position with the toggle switch pointing down In this configuration connections to the speakers receiving the normal power feed from the unbridged channels should be made to the connectors for Channels One and Two in the normal fashion That is connect the wire running to each speaker to the appropriate output channel as marked The or positive connection goes to the top binding post with the red barrel The or negative connection goes to the bottom binding post with
24. o signal will be heard You may hear a relay click on as the unit goes into its protection mode When this occurs turn the unit off using the rear panel switch and correct the problem Turn the unit back on If the unit continues to go into a protect mode contact your dealer or installer for assistance Troubleshooting Guide The Citation 5 1 is designed for trouble free operation In normal use most users will not encounter any problems with the unit However as with any sophisticated electronic device there may be occasional problems on initial installation or during the life of the unit The items on this list are a brief guide to the minor problems that you may be able to correct yourself If these solutions do not rectify a problem or if the problem persists contact your dealer installer or an authorized Citation service center for assistance Problem Diagnosis Troubleshooting Hints Page Amplifier will not turn on Master Power Switch Turned Turn on Master Power 8 19 Off No Power Light LED Switch Make certain power cord 8 is firmly inserted into receptacle Remote turn on system not Check all connections and 8 9 properly configured switch settings for remote Power Light LED is amber system Check External Trigger 9 Device Amplifier turns on but Inputs not connected to Check Input Connections 11 16 no audio from one or proper jack more channels Speakers not connected Check Spea
25. or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided Make certain that the AC outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug with this product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle is intended to triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated presence of important operating and main dangerous voltage within the product s tenance servicing instructions in the litera enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti ture accompanying the appliance tute a risk of electric shock to persons CITATION Introduction Congratulations As the owner of a Citation 5 1 Multi Channel Power Amplifier you have at your command a unique product The Citation 5 1 has been carefully designed to deliver the best possible sonic performance along with out standing industrial design to match the rest of the Citation series or to comple ment any interior design Combining sculpted metal panels the latest state of the art circuit design and Harman Kardon s forty year heritage of audio excellence the Citation 5 1 will bring many years of enjoyable listening to your music or home theater system In order to fully enjoy the performance of your new amplifier please take a few minutes to read this manual It contains important information that will help you to properly configure the amplifier for use w
26. rcuitry with automatic sequencing Unpacking and Installation The carton and shipping materials used in protecting your new amplifier were spe cially designed to cushion it from the shocks and vibration of shipping We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you 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 In order to assure a high level of performance and long life the Citation 5 1 has been engineered from robust materials This weight however requires that you pay special attention to unpacking and installation of the unit First you may wish to have someone help you remove the unit from its carton and place it in the prop er location In addition when moving the amplifier be careful not to set it down on the heat sink edges to avoid damage to their surface or finish Similarly be care ful to avoid scratching any contact surface with the heat sinks as their edges may be sharp Make certain that any shelf or stand is capable of supporting the weight of the amplifier This is particularly true if you will be stacking multiple amplifiers on t
27. the black barrel The connection for the higher power bridged channel should be following the connection diagram between the speaker connection binding posts for Channel Three and Four Connect the or positive connection going to the binding post marked for Channel Three to the or red terminal on the speaker The connection going to the negative terminal on the speaker should be connected to the binding post marked for Channel Four Figure 2B To complete the bridging of the circuits use one of the jumpers packed with the 5 1 to make a connection between the Negative speaker connection terminals for Channel 3 and Channel 4 as shown in Figure 2B WARNING The jumper connection should not be made when the amplifier is turned on This connection must be made before operating the amplifier in a bridged mode Two Channel Operation In this mode two high powered channels are provided for subwoofer use or for high powered conventional stereo applications Using high quality interconnect cables connect one output from your preamp or processor to the input connector marked Channel One and the other to the input connector marked Channel Three The input connectors for channels Two and Four are not used in this con figuration Figure 2C 15 CITATION TO PROCESSOR NORMAL MODE 1 MANUAL MODE TURN ON DO Q Q on 96 De IN OUT Pur PRIDGED CHZINPUT
28. ts for North America or 220 240 volts in most other countries Connecting the amplifier to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the amplifier If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your Citation dealer before plugging the unit into an AC wall oudet Verify AC Circuit Capacity Before Use High power output of your Citation amplifier requires heavy current draw under full load conditions To insure proper performance and to avoid potential safety hazards we recommend that it be connected to a circuit with 20 ampere capacity Connecting multiple amplifiers to the same circuit or connecting it to a circuit used by other heavy power devices such as high wattage lights may cause circuit breakers to trip It is always a good idea to avoid using any audio equipment on the same AC circuit as equipment with motors such as air conditioners or refrigera tors This will lessen the possibility of power variation and electrical start up noise affecting your sound system Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit If a replace ment cord is used make certain that it is of similar gauge We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heav
29. ventional stereo amplifier For critical music listening this will permit you to drive virtually any full range speaker in the largest home acousti cal and physical space delivering classic two channel stereo sound at its finest For home theater applications the Citation 5 1 may be operated in a dual bridged mode to power two subwoofers in large room size installations very high peak current outputs Please make certain that your speakers are capa Caution When used in the dual bridged mode the Citation 5 1 is capable of ble of handling this level of power before using the amplifier in this mode CITATION System Connections Note When making connections between any source components or proces sors or preamplifiers and the Citation 5 1 or when making any connections to speakers be certain that both the input device and the amplifier are turned off To assure that there will be no unwanted signal transients that can damage equipment or speakers it is always best to unplug all equipment before making any connections Modern electronic products often have a standby mode that may be activated even though the product may appear to be turned off As a general rule avoid running any input signal or speaker wire connections in parallel with each other or with AC power cords This can result in undesired hum or other interference that will greatly degrade signal performance When making connections with RCA type plugs on int
30. y may cause damage Always start with a low volume level on your controller or preamp to avoid damage to your speakers For Manual Operation If the unit is not being used with the automatic remote turn on system place the manual remote toggle switch in the manual position Switch the rear panel master power switch to the ON position The LED below the Citation name on the front panel will illuminate and turn blue to let you know that power is applied There will be a short pause between the time the power is turned on until power is applied to the speakers This is intentional and it protects your speakers from damage as the amplifier stabilizes You may also hear a relay click as during start up This is also normal You are now ready to enjoy the finest sonic performance available All volume and level adjustments are made at your preamp controller or surround processor To turn the unit off switch the rear panel master power switch to the OFF position 19 CITATION For Automatic Operation Make certain that all connections to the Citation Controller or Processor and to any other Citation power amplifiers in the system have been correctly made as shown on pages 13 through 16 Switch the manual remote toggle switch on the rear panel to the remote position Turn the master power switch ON position The LED below the Citation name will turn amber to indicate that the unit is in the standby mode with AC power appli
31. y objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the amplifier for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet 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 acci dentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station Installation Location To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards 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 amplifier Remember the Citation 5 1 weighs over 60 pounds High powered audio amplifiers such as the Citation 5 1 may develop moderate amounts of heat Therefore if the unit is installed in a cabinet it is recommended that the rear of the cabinet be left open to permit air circulation If that is not possible ventilation holes should be placed at both the top and bottom of the cabinet or enclosure or at the sides bottom and top A minimum of six 6 inc
32. ying cable the lower the number the thicker the cable Cable with an AWG of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet We do not recommend that you use any cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur One way to insure that cables will deliver a predictable level of performance is to use cables that are Home THX certified This certification assures that the cables have met a rigorous set of specifications designed for home theater applications Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL CSA or other testing agency standards Questions about cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area Connections to Speakers Regardless of the channel configuration used the final step of the installation process is to connect the amplifier to your speakers using high quality cable as outlined above A pair of binding posts is provided for each channel output These posts will accept bare wire spade lugs or banana type plugs where permitted by local safety agencies If bare wire is used for the connections strip approximately 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch 20mm of insulation from the end of each wire and carefully twist the strands of each conductor together Be careful not to cut the individual
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