User manual HARMAN KARDON NOCTURNE 200

[. . . ] You have just purchased one of the finest stereophonic music centers available. Your receiver represents the successful culmination of many years of intensive research in solid-state technology-a product literally born of space-age development. Before you lies the magnificent sound of recorded music as you have never heard it before. W e know how anxious you are to install and listen to your new receiver. However, a few moments spent in reading this instruction booklet will pay vast dividends in the ultimate enjoyment of your music system. [. . . ] Horizontal placement o f the antenna will yield optimum reception. The antenna may be tacked to the back of the molding behind the equipment or to the shelf you use. As FM signals are in the same broadcast frequency range as N signals, they are affected by the same external conditions. Just as TV reception i s improved, you can improve your FM reception with an external antenna. When using an external antenna connect both leads of the antenna wire to the two FM antenna terminal posts on the rear o f your receiver. CONNECTING THE A M ANTENNA The AM loopstick fastened on the rear o f your receiver comprises all the antenna usually required for normal signal areas. In more remote locations an additional outdoor antenna may be required. This should consist of a single wire, as long as i s reasonably practical. It must be kept away from large metal objects, power lines or electrical machinery to insure reception without extraneous noise. Attach this length of wire to the AM terminal of the ANTENNA TERMINAL STRIP. CONNECTING A STEREO RECORD PLAYER OPERATION PROCEDURE Every control on this receiver serves a specific useful function and i s important for the proper operation of your stereo system. W e recommend that you read the following section carefully so you may take full advantage of the performance capabilities of your receiver. BALANCE CONTROL The balance control i s used to adjust the sound level of each channel with relation to each other. The nature of stereophonic reproduction i s such that it requires two identical channels to obtain the optimum stereo effect. CONNECTING A MONOPHONIC RECORD PLAYER - (MAGNETIC PICKUP) Connect the single lead from your monophonic record player to either the A or B PHONO MAG input receptacles on the rear of the receiver chassis. CONNECTING A STEREO TAPE RECORDER Connect the two tape recorder output cables to the LEFT and RIGHT TAPE AMPIAUX input receptacles on the rear of your receiver. With the Function Switch in the TAPE AMPIAUX position you will now be able to play your stereo tapes. In order to make a recording, connect the inputs of your tape recorder to the TAPE OUT receptacles on the rear of the receiver. This will allow you to make a stereophonic recording while simultaneously listening to the program material through your spe'aker system. CONNECTING A MONOPHONIC TAPE RECORDER If a monophonic tape recorder i s to be used with your receiver connect the recorder output to either the CHAN A or CHAN B AUX input receptacle located on Ihe rear panel. This will enable you to play back your monophonic tapes. If your recorder i s stereo playback but records monophonically, connect the output as described in the previous section on connecting a stereo tape recorder. [. . . ] Be sure to include the model and serial number of the unit. A brief description of your other components i s often of help in answering your questions. DO NOT return this instrument to Harman Kardon without first receiving authorization. I J c TOP VlEW FRONT PANEL ESCUTCHEON CUSTOM INSTALLATION 1 . Locate and drill (4) 3 / 1 6 " diameter holes on mounting shelf. 2. [. . . ]