Harman HK 990 Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. Speaker Setup Speaker setup Speaker setup Speaker setup Speaker setup Speaker setup Speaker setup Input Setup Input setup Input setup Input setup Input setup Input setup Input setup gt lt AV Menu navigation Menu navigation Menu navigation Menu navigation Menu navigation Menu navigation EQ Preset EQ preset EQ preset EQ preset EQ preset EQ preset EQ preset Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Level Settings Level settings Level settings Level settings Level settings Level settings Level settings Scroll repeating button Scroll Vol repeating button Vol Vol Vol Vol Vol Vol Scroll repeating button Scroll Vol repeating button Vol Vol Vol Vol Vol Vol Select Select Pause e Pause Pause Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute lt lt repeating button Search back Search back Search back gt gt repeating button Search fwd Search fwd Search fwd lt lt repeating button Skip back Skip back Skip back Stop Stop Stop Stop gt Play Play Play gt gt repeating button Skip fwd Skip fwd Skip fwd 10 repeating button 10 Folder repeating button Folder Repeat Repeat Repeat Open Close Open close Open close 10 repeating button 10 Folder re2. BALANCED INPUT LEFT SPEAKER J o C ol WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Attention Afin de reduire le risque d incendiepu choc lectrique l appareil ne doit pas tre expos la pluie ov l humidit x 3132407 Right Speaker output System 2 Right Speaker output System 1 RS 232 connector for possible future PC update plus Update switch Input jacks for one or two subwoofer signals from external surround processor Q Output jacks for two subwoofers Q Digital Coaxial output jack for digital recording Also permits digital recording of analog sources Preamplifier output jacks Q Analog output jacks for tape recording Q Analog output jacks for CD recorder analog recording Auxiliary input jacks suitable for analog signals from video games video recorders etc TV input jacks for analog sound input from your TV Tape input jacks for analog tape replay CDR input jacks for CD recorder analog replay D Balanced analog inputs XLR for use with all signal sources that output balanced signals Available via the CD Input function only as an alternative to the unbalanced RCA jacks input Pin configuration for the XLR Inputs Pin 1 is ground Pin 2 is plus hot Pin 3 is minus cold D Left Speaker output System 2 Left Speaker output System 1 AC power cord connecti
3. 3 EQ1 LF low frequency correction This mode should be selected once the EzSet EQ Setup has been carried out see below If selected before the EzSet EQ Setup it will simply provide the same result as the DSP Path being a flat response with access to the tone controls The EQ1 LF mode is the first preset available after the EzSet EQ calibration has been carried out This preset processes the subwoofer channels only correcting the acoustics of the room in the low frequency range while keeping the response curve of the main speakers unchanged 4 EQ2 LF MF low and mid frequency correction This mode should be selected once the EzSet EQ Setup has been carried out see below If selected before the EzSet EQ Setup it will simply provide the same result as the DSP Path being a flat response with access to tone controls The EQ2 LF MF mode is the second preset available after the EzSet EQ calibration has been carried out This preset is active for the low and mid frequency responses of both the main speakers and the subwoofers when it calibrates the system to the room As a result both the subwoofer and main speaker response curves are modified to accommodate the system response to the room The response curve of the main speakers is corrected up to 1kHz and kept unaffected above this frequency leaving the rest of the audio spectrum unaffected 5 EQ3 LF MF HF low mid and high frequency correction This mode should be selected once
4. Also see the owner s manual for your Harman Kardon tuner Volume Press to adjust the HK 990 volume up or down Remote Control Select When listening to a tuner press this button to alternate between Auto Tune Manual Tune or Preset Tune Pause When playing a CD press this button to pause the disc momentarily Press again to resume play Mute Press this button to silence the HK 990 momentarily Muted flashes in the front panel display Press again to re activate sound output and gt Search buttons Press one of these buttons to search fast forward or backward on a CD or tape You can hear intermittent sounds from the CD while searching Normal playback resumes when you release the button lt lt and gt gt Skip buttons Press one of these buttons to move to the next track or to the previous track on a CD or Tape Repeatedly pressing one of the buttons skips more tracks On a CD pressing Skip Forward while playing the last track skips to track 1 and pressing Skip Back while playing track 1 skips to the last track Stop Press to stop play of a CD or tape Play Press to start playback of a CD or Tape If the CD drawer is open the drawer closes and play begins Pressing the Play Button again pauses play momentarily same as the Pause Button 10 and 10 When playing a CD press the 10 button to skip 10 tracks forward and the 10 button to skip 10 tracks backward from the track you are playing Anothe
5. 120V 60Hz Power consumption 1000W Standby power consumption 1W Dimensions width x height x depth 17 5 16 x 6 3 8 x 17 1 2 440mm x 160mm x 444mm Weight 43 2 Ib 19 6kg Depth includes Volume button and loudspeaker terminals 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 registered in the United States and or other countries EzSet EQ is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated ThermalTrak is a trademark of Semiconductor Components Industries LLC TOSLINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Part No 950 0245 001 Rev B harman kardon harman kardon by HARMAN www harmankardon com
6. Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Optical 2 Digital CDR e Unbalanced Analog e Coaxial 1 e Coaxial 2 ae e Optical f Digital e Optical 2 TAPE e Unbalanced Analog e Coaxial 1 e Coaxial 2 e Optical f Digital e Optical 2 PROCESSOR e Unbalanced Analog The physical rear panel connection that you have associated with each input in the Input Setup procedure also determines the recording signal source when you select that device in the Record Out menu HK 990 Audio Mode The HK 990 can handle analog as well as digital signals It can process any input in the digital domain to equalize the signal and tailor the sound to the loudspeakers and room acoustics once either the EzSet EQ or the Manual Bass Management has been set up see below You choose the method and the processing according to your preference within the Input Setup menu The five Audio modes are as follows 1 Direct Path Selection of the Direct Path is an analog input only option It bypasses all digital processing ADC DSP and DAC to reduce the signal path to an absolute minimum consisting of volume control only If you select an input to be associated with a digital source the Direct Path setting is not available being an analog only option 2 DSP Path Selecting the DSP Path opens access to the tone control circuits In this mode the analog signals are routed to the A D Converter Digital Sound Processor and D A Converter path prior to volume adjustment
7. number of remote functions are switched to control the device selected some of the amplifier s main functions always remain active such as Volume Please refer to the Remote Function List on page 10 for information on which functions can be remote controlled for each type of device and which buttons always control the HK 990 Mode Press to scroll through the nine System On buttons each button lighting up in turn This feature allows you to control the device you select without changing the input of the HK 990 Note that a number of remote functions are always active for the HK 990 no matter which device you select with the Mode button Refer to the Remote Function List on page 10 Info RDS Press to select information for a CD player such as CD Text if available on the CD Selects RDS function for a tuner Time Press to select time information for a CD player or a CD recorder Display Press to switch the display brightness of the HK 990 and other HK units in steps of Full brightness Reduced brightness and Display Off Numeric Buttons 0 9 Press to enter track numbers on CD or CDR units or to enter preset numbers frequency digits on a tuner You may begin play of a CD with the Numeric buttons by entering the digits of the track directly Press 5 to initiate play from track 5 1 immediately followed by 4 to initiate play from track 14 2 immediately followed by 7 to initiate pla
8. provide the highest performance level e Dual path technology for pure analog or pure digital audio processing within the same product e EzSet EQ room optimization for quick and accurate system setup optimized for two channels and two subwoofers e Symmetric balanced XLR analog inputs for lower noise levels and higher signal to noise performance e RLS IV digital to analog conversion technology with dual conversion using two stereo AD1955 high grade DACs in dual mono configuration e HRS link for Harman Kardon CD players to lock themselves to the external clock of the amplifier for a jitter free connection similar to having CD playback inside the amplifier e Dual differential input stages with their own high voltage supply resulting in high gain and low noise as well as high channel separation e Cascoded predriver stage to reduce high frequency distortion allowing crystal clear high frequencies free from any harsh sound e Thermal Tracking Mechanism using ThermalTrak output stage transistors that include internal temperature sensors to bias the current of the output stage in real time e Sophisticated electronic protection circuitry to guard the amplifier from short circuit or from damaged speakers and wires without impairing sound quality by using current limiting or output relays e DC servo to ensure that the DC level of the amplifier output will stay within a specified limit at any condition e Multiple protection circu
9. the Source selector E within a few seconds after pressing El changes the record source Exit this function by pressing 3 again or wait for a few seconds until exit takes place automatically El Input Source selector Select input source for listening by pressing one of the Source buttons repeatedly to scroll through all the inputs either forwards or backwards until the display shows the desired source Input Setup button Press this button to enter exit the Input Setup mode Here you can select the physical connection for each source Analog Digital etc as well as Gain Bass Treble etc Refer to the Setup section of this manual Speaker Setup selector Press this button to enter the Speaker Setup menu where you can switch subwoofers on and off select crossover frequency run automatic speaker setup EzSet EQ etc Refer to Setup Instructions on page 12 in this manual EJ Up Down Arrow buttons Press to scroll through various options for adjustment in a menu E Left Right Arrow buttons Press to increase decrease a parameter or to select between parameters after selecting a menu for adjustment with the Up Down Arrow buttons E Level Settings button Press to enter exit the Balance left right adjustment for the speakers as well as subwoofer level fil Headphone Jack Setup Microphone input Plug in headphones if desired With both Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 selectors in the off position output is supplied only to headphone
10. HK 990 Integrated amplifier Owner s Manual harman kardon harman kardon by HARMAN HK 990 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION LIST SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Input Setup Speaker Setup EzSet EQ Setup Level Setup OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Listening Recording TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 16 Table of Contents H K 99 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions UMMM Misisidisisddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddrrrdddddddddddddddrddddddddddddddrrrdddddddrdddddrdddddddrddddddddrdddddddddddddddddddddddrrdddddddddddddddddddddrrdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddrddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd d N 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 Do not block any ventilation openings Install 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 thir
11. K 990 provides direct access to the three sets of filters via the remote control through the EQ Preset button Use this button to toggle between these three modes 1 BassQ EQ1 LF 2 BassQ Far Field EQ2 LF MF 3 BassQ Far Field Near Field EQ3 LF MF HF It will also toggle through the Direct and DSP paths thus allowing five possible settings Note that the EQ Preset button is in fact a shortcut button for the Audio mode function of the Input Setup described above The EzSet EQ measurements are stored in a flash memory and are not lost even if the amplifier is disconnected from the AC mains Level Settings The Level Settings menu permits adjusting the levels of the different activated speakers and subwoofer s of the system Depending on what was adjusted during the Speaker Setup process SUB1 and or SUB2 may or may not be activated The Level Settings menu adjustments are 1 To adjust the Balance between left and right speakers up to 12dB for each side 2 To adjust the Subwoofer 1 level between and 6dB when on 3 To adjust the Subwoofer 2 level between and 6dB when on H K 99 Operating Instructions Listening to Your CD Player Tape Deck Tuner or Other Source 1 Press the Power switch IE to turn on the amplifier The power indicator lights white and the protection circuitry checks for short circuits or other problems for a few seconds before sound output 2 Press Speaker 1 to hear
12. d 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 an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus 8 G9 peces ucc ge 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 ae 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 or has been dropped 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 completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batt
13. equency Select which crossover frequency you want for the system between 40 and 200Hz in 10Hz steps When the frequency is adjusted you will be asked to follow the same steps as below in the Automatic mode e Automatic Mode a Connect mic and place it at listening position Following this message connect the supplied measuring microphone to the front panel jack shared with headphones Place it in your listening position at the correct height then press Enter In order to read the complete message on the Display press the gt Arrow button on the remote b The system generates two loud brief frequency sweeps through the speakers If you are not comfortable with loud noise use ear plugs or have someone else perform the calibration The volume of the sweeps is pre determined You can control this level by simply adjusting the volume with the Volume button on the front panel or with the Volume buttons on the Remote Control Please note that if you set the volume too low the calibration does not function and setting it too loud may damage your loudspeakers After calibration is performed the volume reverts to the level that you used previously When the sweeps have been done you may get an error message Mic or speaker not detected in the display In this case check the connection to the microphone and or increase the volume slightly then press Enter again If no error is found the system will bring you to Step 3 If you still
14. eries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like A AN I Y pM a CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS 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 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 this product to another product This cable uses ferrite sleeves to suppress radiated interference Use of any cable not supplied by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment H K 990 Introductio
15. ers selected in Step 1 of the Setup Process e One Subwoofer The display shows this message Place mic at listening position press Enter After you do it two sweeps are generated If successful you will jump to Step 7 If not the following message is shown Sub not connected or incorrect level please check and press Enter Check the connection and or adjust the subwoofer level and press Enter again When successful you will go to Step 7 e Two Subwoofers The display shows this message Place mic at 1st listening position press Enter Place the microphone 90cm about three feet to the left of your listening position After pressing Enter four sweeps are generated Then you will be asked to Place mic at 2nd listening position press Enter Now place the microphone 90cm to the right of your listening position After pressing Enter two sweeps are generated If successful you will jump to Step 7 If not the following message is shown Sub 1 or 2 not connected or incorrect level please check and press Enter Check the connections and or adjust the subwoofer levels and press Enter again When successful you will go to Step 7 g The setup procedure is now complete and the display shows this message EQ setup completed unplug microphone press Enter to save EQ Setup Press Enter as prompted The display shows Saving system equalization Now the HK 990 goes back to the previous playback mode and
16. esponse of your system without correcting the frequency response of subwoofers and main speakers select the Manual Mode This is a basic Bass Manager Setup Once Manual Mode has been selected follow the steps below 1 Subwoofer 1 On Off Select On if a subwoofer is connected to the Sub 1 output 2 Subwoofer 2 On Off Select On if a subwoofer is connected to the Sub 2 output 3 Crossover Frequency If either SUB1 or SUB2 is ON you can select the crossover frequency where the main speakers lower frequency limit and the subwoofer s upper frequency limit is placed The setting goes from 40 to 200Hz in 10Hz steps 4 Save and Exit To save the steps 1 to 3 press Enter after each step EzSet EQ Mode If you want to benefit from the HK 990 s advanced automatic frequency correction and setup system select EzSet EQ Mode The process is described in detail below Setup Process The setup process consists of the following steps 1 Subwoofer 1 On Off Select On if a subwoofer is connected to the Sub 1 output 2 Subwoofer 2 On Off Select On if a subwoofer is connected to the Sub 2 output 3 Crossover Frequency Automatic Manual only if at least one subwoofer is connected to the HK 990 Select whether you want to set a crossover frequency of your choice manually or let the HK 990 s algorithm measure your main speaker limitations automatically e Manual Mode Crossover Fr
17. get an error message you must switch off the amplifier to exit the calibration menu HK 990 c Once the sweeps are performed without error the display will show Filter Design please wait During this process the filter parameters are computed and written into the DSP flash memory When this is done the system goes to Step 4 d Place mic at 60cm in front of the left speaker appears in the display Position the microphone as prompted 60cm is about two feet preferably at normal listening height you may use a photo tripod there is a threaded hole at the bottom of the microphone for this purpose Then press Enter A new sweep will be generated If it is unsuccessful you will be asked to check the distance or the volume of the system with this message in the Display Wrong distance or level please check and press Enter If successful you will go to Step 5 e Place mic at 60cm in front of the right speaker appears in the display Again position the microphone as prompted 60cm or two feet then press Enter A new sweep will be generated If it is unsuccessful you will be asked to check the distance or the volume of the system with this message in the display Wrong distance or level please check and press Enter If successful you will go to Step 6 if at least one subwoofer is connected or to Step 7 in a pure 2 0 system f There are two possibilities at this stage depending on the number of subwoof
18. gh the list of record sources CD TUNER AUX CDR TAPE TV and PHONO with the lt and gt buttons until the desired source appears in the display Whether the source is analog or digital the HK 990 will deliver the record signal in both domains simultaneously through both the analog CDR and Tape and the digital Coaxial outputs This means that any analog input can be recorded digitally without addition of an external analog digital converter Input Setup front panel and remote control Each input of the HK 990 can be configured to match the system and your personal taste In the following you can read a description of the Input Setup settings in detail followed by the options available for each input Pressing the Input Setup button on the front panel or the remote control enters and exits the Input Setup menu Note that the selection and navigation through the setup menus is made using the Up Down Left and Right Arrow buttons and the Enter button Setup Instructions Input Type Each input can be configured to the following connections on the rear panel cD Unbalanced Analog Balanced Analog Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Optical 2 HRS Link Digital TUNER e Unbalanced Analog e Coaxial 1 e Coaxial 2 ni Optical 1 f Digital e Optical 2 PHONO e Moving Magnet Analog e Moving Coil Analog TV Unbalanced Analog Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Optical 2 Digital AUX Unbalanced Analog Coaxial 1
19. ing or in the manual or separate information sheet mean that the product itself as well as the batteries included or built into the product should never be thrown away with general household waste Take them to applicable collection points where proper treatment recycling and recovery takes place in accordance with national or local legislation or European Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps save resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health The batteries included with your equipment may be alkaline carbon zinc manganese or lithium button cells type All types should be disposed of according to the above instructions To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control reverse the procedure described in the Owner s Manual for inserting batteries For products with a built in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product removal may not be possible for the user In this case recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery If for any reason it becomes necessary to replace such a battery this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers Device On Off Buttons System On Buttons Mode Button Info RDS Button Band Button FM Mode Button Auto Button Mem Button Clear Button Speaker Setup Button EQ Preset Button Scroll But
20. its to switch the amplifier off in case overcurrent overvoltage overtemperature or DC protection is detected e Dual toroidal transformers and up to 15 000pF of supply filtering per channel for high channel separation and tight bass control even with low impedance loads e Dual line dot matrix display e Record out available in both digital and analog domains two analog outputs and one coaxial digital output e A B speaker switching e IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifier when placed in a cabinet e Harman Kardon system remote for control of compatible Harman Kardon CD players and tuners HK 990 Controls and Functions HK EE vame f N N Record Input Speaker Level eo Speaker Speaker 2 Out lt Source gt Setup Setup A Y lt Erger gt Settings Og IL IL IL L t IL i 1 harman kardo Sefup MC E Power indicator This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will turn white EJ System power control Press this button to turn on the HK 990 press it again to turn the unit off to Standby Entering Standby also saves all setup parameters EJ Speaker 1 2 selectors Press to select speaker pair 1 or 2 or both or neither headphone output only E Record Out selector First press shows the record source presently selected in the display Pressing on
21. lifier compatible tuners CD players and CD recorders The Remote In jack of units without an integrated IR receiver must be connected to the amplifier s Remote Control Output jack so that the system remote control can operate them Important notes e To remote control a tuner CD recorder or CD player the appropriate input TUNER CDR or CD must have been selected with the source buttons of the remote control selecting on the front panel is not sufficient e Note that DVD players cannot be controlled by the remote Operating Conditions The control unit operates effectively within a distance of 23 feet 7 meters and an angle of 30 from the amplifier Using the control near fluorescent lights may shorten this range as will any dust or dirt that accumulates on the front of the remote control or the remote sensor area of the amplifier Also avoid blocking the line of sight between amplifier and remote Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are on the top of the battery compartment When you replace weak batteries replace all at the same time When the remote is to be unused for an extended period remove the batteries to prevent damage from corrosion RUBORE Haec Pb Instructions for Users on Removal and Disposal of Used Batteries Specification of Included Battery Types These symbols shown on the product the packag
22. loudspeakers connected to the rear Speaker 1 terminals Press Speaker 2 to hear loudspeakers connected to the rear Speaker 2 terminals Press both to hear both speaker pairs at once To listen to headphones only press to turn off any active speaker pair 3 Select desired source for listening by pressing the front panel Source Selector Eg Up or Down button repeatedly until the name of the source is shown in the Main Information Display or by pressing the desired System On button on the remote control Please take the time to associate physical input jacks to source names then press the Power button to place the amplifier in standby to have it save your preferences 4 Begin playing the desired source 5 Adjust the volume control to the desired level With the Input Setup you may adjust bass and treble as well as balance if you have not already done this during the setup process With the EQ Preset you can select one two or three stages of equalization if you did already perform the EzSet EQ Setup automated adjusting process as described above Making a Recording You may record any source to tape or to CDR or to both simultaneously You may also connect a second tape deck to the CDR inputs and outputs to record from tape to tape in either direction To select the desired source for recording it can be a source different from the one being listened to press the Record Out button followed by the Source Selector Up or Down b
23. n Congratulations on your choice of the Harman Kardon HK 990 Integrated Amplifier Accessory List In order to obtain the best performance from this integrated amplifier please be sure to e Owner s Manual read this owner s manual and use your integrated amplifier only in accordance with its Remote Control 4 AAA batteries instructions In terms of raw power the HK 990 is the most muscular amplifier ever to carry the e EzSet microphone Harman Kardon name more than capable of driving the most demanding loudspeaker e Power cord loads without breaking a sweat But the HK 990 s awesome power is nothing if not highly refined extending beyond watts and amps With a choice of discrete optical or coaxial inputs or an analog only signal path as well as fourth generation Real Time Linear Smoothing RLS IV 2 2 channel EzSet EQ room optimization dual subwoofer outputs and an audiophile quality phono preamp section the HK 990 offers a combination of features you will find irresistible Others of course may simply hunger for all that power We understand completely The special features of this unit include e High current capability to provide the instantaneous current necessary to drive and control nearly any loudspeaker system precisely e Ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design for improved transient accuracy and phase linearity e Low negative feedback for further improved dynamic accuracy e Use of discrete electronic circuitry to
24. oblems users encounter are due to operating errors So if you have a problem first check this list for a possible solution If the problem persists consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center If the problem is No lights illuminate when power cord is plugged into AC outlet Make sure that e The unit is plugged into a live outlet No sound is heard e Speaker switches corresponding to the desired speakers are pressed e Correct source button has been pressed e Volume is turned up e Speaker wires are connected properly e Hookup wires to source component are connected properly Sound is not heard from the speaker system on one side e The speaker wires and connection wires are connected correctly e The balance setting is at 0 When listening to stereo sound the left and right sounds are reversed e The speaker wires are connected correctly e The wires between components are connected correctly Intermittent or continuous buzzing or hissing e The unit is away from fluorescent lights TV motors and other electrical appliances The remote control and front panel controls don t appear to work e You try disconnecting the AC line cord from the wall socket waiting five minutes and then reconnecting it Humming noise when listening to LP e Ground wire from record player has been connected to ground terminal on amplifier e Cable from record player is away from power cords and
25. on Tuner analog input jacks B Processor analog inputs These inputs go directly to the power amplifier section of the HK 990 bypassing the Volume and Tone Control Here you can connect the Front Channel Pre Out L R signals from an external surround processor to benefit from the superior power of the HK 990 and control volume from the processor NOTE Only use the Processor input with a device that has its own volume control CD analog input jacks You can select either this input or the balanced input as analog input in the CD Input Setup mode Phono input for record player with Moving Magnet high output and high impedance or High Output Moving Coil cartridge Phono input for record player with Moving Coil low output and low impedance cartridge If your record player has a separate ground wire attach it here to avoid hum noise Connect the trigger input if available on one or two subwoofers to these Trigger On Off output jacks When you switch on the HK 990 it sends a trigger signal which switches on the subwoofer When you switch off the HK 990 the subwoofer also switches off HRS High Resolution Synchronization input Use the included HRS cable to connect the HD 990 CD player or other similarly equipped player for optimum sound quality Optical digital inputs TOSLINK Connect any digital device with Optical digital output to one of these inputs Push the Optical jack through
26. ors and components may not be compatible but it will not hurt to experiment A second wire may be used to connect your amplifier s Remote Out jack to the remote input of another stereo component Continue this process to include additional components if compatible Connecting Speakers 3 For best performance use high quality speaker cables However ordinary copper wire can be used if the gauge meets the following requirements Wire Length Min Diameter Up to 8 2 feet up to 2 5 meters 1 32 1mm Up to 13 1 feet up to 4 meters 3 64 1 25mm Up to 19 7 feet up to 6 meters 1 16 1 6mm Above 19 7 feet above 6 meters 5 64 3 32 2 2 5mm 4 Avoid rolling excess wire with or near signal interconnects IMPORTANT When connecting two pairs of speakers determine the impedance of each pair by looking on the back of the speakers or in your owner s manual or by contacting your dealer or manufacturer You can listen to two pairs of speakers at the same time ONLY if the impedance of EACH speaker is NOT LESS THAN 8 ohms WARNING Do not play sets of speakers simultaneously except as recommended above Amplifier may overheat AC Power Plug the cord into a 120V AC wall outlet The Power indicator will light up to indicate power on To disconnect the power input completely the main plug must be disconnected from the mains Connections HK 990 Independent Remote Control The system remote of the HK 990 can control the amp
27. peating button Folder Rep A B Rep A B Rep A B Random E Random Random This function list shows all functions of the HK 990 and external devices that can be controlled by the HK 990 remote 10 HK 990 HK 990 Setup Here are the factory settings of the HK 990 stereo integrated amplifier e Source listen CD e Source record CD e Processor input analog unbalanced e CD input analog unbalanced e Tuner input analog unbalanced e Aux input analog unbalanced e CDR input digital coaxial 1 e Tape input analog unbalanced e TV input digital coaxial 2 e Phono turntable input analog MM moving magnet Speaker 1 amp 2 front panel only When pressing the buttons Speaker 1 or Speaker 2 you will first see the current status setting pressing one more time within five seconds on Speaker 1 and or Speaker 2 will turn the settings ON or OFF Up to two speaker pairs can be connected and amplified at the same time NOTE the minimum load warning above Source lt and gt front panel only The Source buttons can be used in two ways e Directly giving access to the Playback Source switched with immediate effect e After having entered the Record Out mode to select the Source to be routed to the Record path Record Out front panel only When pressing the Record Out button you will have access to the selection of the source you would like to get directed to the Record outputs Scroll throu
28. r press skips 10 more tracks If there are fewer than 10 tracks to the end or start of the CD the last or first track is played Folder and Folder When the system is playing a CD with MP3 files press these buttons to move to the next or the previous folder with MP3 material Repeat When playing a CD pressing this button once repeats the current track shown as Rep 1 in the CD player s display Pressing once more repeats the entire CD shown as Rep All in the CD player s display Third press exits repeat play Repeat A B When playing a CD press once to establish a starting point shown as Rep A in the CD player s display and a second time to establish an end point shown as Rep A B in the CD player s display The audio between these two points is repeated as a loop until you press the button a third time returning to normal play Open Close Press to open the CD drawer when it is closed and to close it when it is open The drawer may also be closed by pressing Play Random When playing a CD press this button to play all tracks in random order HK 990 Remote Function List Button name HK 990 CD player Tuner CDR Tape TV Processor Phono Aux Device On Selected device On On On On On Device Off Selected device Off Off Off Off Off System Off All devices off Off Off Off Off Off Off Amp Amp select Amp select Amp select Amp select Amp select Amp select Proces
29. s When using the automatic loudspeaker setup and calibration system EzSet EQ plug the microphone in here Volume control Turn to raise or lower output volume Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed Enter button Press to select a parameter for adjustment and to confirm H Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the amplifier HK 990 o Connections This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation P This Cass B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la osse B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Class 2 wiring ATTENTION CAUTION IMPEDANCE DES SPEAKER IMPEDANCE HAUT PARLEURS 4 Q MINSYSTEM 1 OR 2 4 C MINSYSTEM 1 OU 2 8 Q MNSISTE 1 amp 2 8 C MNSYSTEM 1 ET 2 RIGHT SPEAKER J N DIGITAL INPUT O RIGHT LEFT MODEL NO HK 990 A harman kardon SE NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA MADE IN P R C CAUTION 5 RISK OF SHOCK HAZARD D AVIS RISOUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE NE PAS OUVRIR
30. sor Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select cD CD input select CD input select CD input select CD input select CD input select CD input select Tuner Tuner input select Tuner input select Tuner input select Tuner input select Tuner input select Tuner input select Phono Phono input select Phono input select Phono input select Phono input select Phono input select Phono input select TV TV input select TV input select TV input select TV input select TV input select TV input select Tape Tape input select Tape input select Tape input select Tape input select Tape input select Tape input select Aux Aux input select Aux input select Aux input select Aux input select Aux input select Aux input select CDR CDR input select CDR input select CDR input select CDR input select CDR input select CDR input select Mode no remote signal Switch between devices Switch between devices Switch between devices Switch between devices Switch between devices Switch between devices Info RDS Info RDS Info RDS Time E Time Time Display Display Display Display Display Display Display 0 9 Track select Preset select Track select Band gt Band FM Mode E FM Mode Auto 2 Auto Mem E Mem Clear z Clear Clear Clear gt Check E Check Check Prog Prog Prog
31. speaker cables Howl or ringing when listening to LP e Record player is not too close to speakers e Record player is on stable surface Low sound level when listening to LP e Cable from record player is connected to the Phono jacks e The MM Input has not inadvertently been used with an MC phono cartridge LP sound is distorted and too loud e The MC Input has not inadvertently been used with an MM or MC High Output cartridge You can find additional troubleshooting information in the FAQs link on the Support page at www harmankardon com HK 990 Specifications Continuous average power per channel FTC 20Hz 20kHz both channels driven Specifications 150 watts lt 0 03 THD 8 ohms 300 watts lt 0 3 THD 4 ohms Dynamic power 1HF 1kHz tone burst 220 watts 8 ohms 440 watts 4 ohms High instantaneous current capability HCC 200 amps Power bandwidth half rated output 8 O 20Hz 100kHz Frequency response 1W 4 0 3dB 5Hz 120kHz Damping factor 20Hz 20kHz gt 200 Signal to noise ratio reference rated power output A WTD 100dB Tuner CD 75dB Phono MC Input sensitivity impedance 350mV 43k ohms Tuner CD 10mV 47k ohms Phono MM 1mV 100k ohms Phono MC Overload 2 8V Tuner CD 85mV Phono MM 8 5mV Phono MC Tone control range bass 100Hz treble 10kHz 10dB 10dB Power supply AC
32. the EzSet EQ Setup has been carried out see below If selected before the EzSet EQ Setup it will simply provide the same result as the DSP Path being a flat response with access to tone controls The EQ3 LF MF HF mode is the third preset available after the EzSet EQ calibration has been carried out This preset optimizes not only the main speaker and subwoofer responses to accommodate the room acoustics but also corrects the high frequency response of the speaker at the listening position by correcting off axis response Please observe that all the five Audio modes described above can be selected independently for all inputs Gain The level of different sources may vary To avoid annoying level changes when switching between inputs Gain Adjustment from 6dB to 6dB is an option for each Input The processor input has a different range 24dB to 6dB to accommodate the output levels of most processors Bass and Treble Bass and treble adjustment is accessible only when the Audio mode is not direct i e is set to DSP EQ 1 EQ 2 or EQ 3 When in this mode you can adjust the bass and treble from 10 to 10dB below 100Hz and above 10kHz Setup Instructions Speaker Setup When pressing the Speaker Setup button a menu opens to offer a choice between Manual mode or EzSet EQ Setup Below is a description of both options Manual Mode If you know your system and your room well and simply want to manage the low frequency r
33. the hinged door that covers the input until it clicks into place Coaxial digital inputs Connect any digital device with Coaxial digital output to one of these inputs Usually Coaxial digital transmission is preferred to optical given a choice Remote In To control your HK 990 with an external infrared remote sensor connect the wire from the remote sensor here Remote Out Connect other Harman Kardon devices you may also experiment with other brands that you wish to control with the HK 990 remote control to this output HK 990 Connecting Other Components 1 Make sure your amplifier and other components are turned off 2 Connect each component s output play jacks to the corresponding input jacks on the back of your amplifier and if available the component s input record jacks to the output jacks of the HK 990 Use the white black or gray plugs to connect Left channel jacks use the red plugs for Right channel jacks Wired Remote Control To control your amplifier with an external infrared remote sensor connect the wire from the remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the back panel Or if another stereo component has a built in infrared remote sensor and a Remote Out jack it may be possible to connect this jack to the Remote In jack of your amplifier All Harman Kardon products with Remote In and Remote Out jacks are compatible with one another except for the Citation 22 24 and 25 Other manufacturers remote sens
34. tons Select Button Button Stop Button Button 10 10 Buttons Folder Buttons Repeat A B Button Remote Control DEVICE SYSTEM OFF ON OFF harman kardon cD TUNER PHONO AUX CDR DISPLAY CLEAR CHECK Input Setup EQ Preset Level Settings SCROLL System Off Button Time Button Display Button Numeric Buttons 0 9 Prog Button Check Button Input Setup Button Arrow Buttons Level Settings Button Enter Button Volume Buttons Mute Button gt gt Button gt gt Button Repeat Button Button Random Button HK 990 HK 990 Remote Control Functions Device On Off Press these two buttons to switch on and off a Harman Kardon device selected with the Mode button or selected by pressing its System On source button in both cases the System On device button lights up System Off Press to switch off the entire system the HK 990 and other Harman Kardon products that have a remote sensor or are connected to the Remote jacks on the HK 990 back panel System On This group of nine buttons switches on the HK 990 as well as the Harman Kardon device labeled on the button AMP CD TUNER CDR TAPE that you press It also switches the remote s frequencies to control the device indicated on the active button and selects this device to be input to the HK 990 Please note that while to a
35. utton on the front panel repeatedly until the indicator for the name of the source to be recorded is shown in the Main Information Display All input signals digital or analog are available for recording in both digital and analog form This means that if you wish to copy a vinyl record to a digital recorder you simply start vinyl play select Phono as Record Source and begin recording on your digital recorder The built in analog digital converters transform the analog Phono signal to digital form The reverse is also possible if you have connected a CD player to the HK 990 with a digital cable its signal is available from the analog recording outputs as well as the digital outputs NOTE The record output signal is taken directly from the program source and is unaffected by the volume bass treble or balance controls Important Notes e Record Source can be selected on the front panel only not from the remote control e Three head cassette decks with monitoring function can be connected to Tape or CDR connectors too but their monitoring function cannot be used e Always turn the HK 990 to Standby with the Power button before unplugging the power cord or before switching off an external multiplug This saves your current setup in the memory in addition to safely switching off the power amplifier section of the HK 990 HK 990 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This unit is designed for trouble free operation Most pr
36. y from track 27 etc Band Press to switch between frequency bands on a tuner FM Mode Press to switch between Stereo and Mono on a tuner Auto Press to switch between Automatic and Manual tuning on a tuner Mem Press to memorize a radio station in the Preset Memory of a tuner Clear Press to clear the memory of a CD CDR or clear a preset from tuner station list Check Press to check the order of tracks programmed into a CD player s memory Prog Press to begin the process of programming a CD player to play the tracks of a disc in a specific order Speaker Setup Press to enter the HK 990 Speaker Setup functions See Speaker Setup on page 12 for explanation of the process Input Setup Press to enter the HK 990 Input Setup functions See Input Setup on page 11 for explanation of the process Arrow Buttons gt lt V Press to navigate within the menus of the HK 990 EQ Preset Press to enter the HK 990 Equalizer Preset functions See EQ Preset on page 13 for explanation of the EQ presets Level Settings Press to enter the HK 990 Level Setting functions See Level Settings on page 13 for explanation of the level setting process Enter Press to confirm a selection within an HK 990 setup procedure or to switch between selections See under each setup process for further explanations Scroll When listening to a tuner press to tune to higher frequency stations and to tune to lower frequency stations
37. you can test the results of the setup process by going through the various options pressing the EQ Preset button repeatedly see below EzSet EQ Description During the automatic EzSet EQ process several frequency sweeps were made Here is a brief explanation of their use Far Field The first sweeps that occur during Step 2 are used to calibrate the speaker system adjust relative levels and delay and determine the crossover frequency if Manual Crossover Frequency was not selected earlier Also the low frequency response of the speakers is equalized by applying a correction curve with a range of 20Hz to 1kHz This is the curve that is stored during the Filter Design phase Setup Instructions Near Field The next sweeps measured in front of each speaker Steps 4 and 5 serve to correct the on axis response of the main speakers By applying sweeps to each speaker a correction curve above 1kHz is generated for each speaker The curves are stored after Step 7 BassQ If at least one subwoofer is connected the final steps of the EzSet EQ process adjust the low frequency response of the system taking into consideration the acoustics of the room The system can correct up to two subwoofers in its processing loop Using two subwoofers offers the advantage of a more linear low frequency characteristic limiting the node effects usually found in this frequency range The curves are stored after Step 7 EQ Preset The H
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