User manual HARMAN KARDON HK1000

[. . . ] While sophisticated systems are hard at work within the HK1000 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make the HK1000 easy to use. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. [. . . ] These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed, or when a change is made to the input source equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals. When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs ¶. NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or high that the signal is distorted. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD or other audio recorder to the Tape Monitor In jacks ª. Connect the Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Monitor Out jacks , on the HK1000. When the tape deck connected to these jacks is a three-head unit or has off-head playback, it will be possible to monitor the output of the source being recorded. 3. Connect the output of a second audio recorder, VCR or other line-level audio device to the Tape 2 Play/In jacks /. If a recorder is used, connect its Rec/In jacks to the matching outputs ¤. Connect the speakers using the following steps: 1. Connect the main speakers to the Speaker 1 terminals fl. Connect a second set of speakers, or speakers that are in a second room location to the Speaker 2 terminals . 3. When an optional, powered subwoofer is used, connect the outputs of the Subwoofer Out jacks fi to the linelevel inputs of the subwoofer. When the subwoofer's amplifier has stereo inputs, run interconnects from both jacks. When the subwoofer has a mono input only, use the bottom jack for the connection. When a passive subwoofer is used, these connections will be made to the optional amplifier that powers the subwoofer. External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired, an optional, external amplifier may be used in place of the HK1000's internal power amplifier. To connect an external power amplifier, first remove the jumper pins that connect the Preamp Out > and Main In < jacks on the rear panel. Keep the jumpers in a safe place should they be needed at a later time. Using high-quality audio interconnect cables, connect the Preamp Out jacks > to the input jacks on your power amplifier. Make certain to match the right output to the right input and the left output to the left input. [. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]