User manual HARMAN KARDON HK505

[. . . ] Also do not tie a knot in the power cord. Not only may the cord be damaged, it can also cause a short circuit with a consequent fire hazard. Place of installation Place the unit on a firm and level surface. Avoid installing your unit under the following conditions: I Moist or humid places. [. . . ] Warning Signs If you detect an abnormal smell or smoke, immediately turn the amplifier off and unplug the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest Harman Kardon service center. It is essential for shipping, should you move, or in the event the unit ever needs repair. INTRODUCTION 3 Connections Speaker System 1 Right channel Record Player Cassette Tape Deck CD Recorder Speaker System 1 Left channel To wall outlet Right channel Speaker System 2 Left channel Speaker System 2 External Power Amp Video Player 2 Video Player 1 Tuner Compact Disc Player Connecting Other Components 1. Make sure your amplifier and other components are turned off. 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 HK505. Use the white, black or gray plugs to connect Left channel jacks; use the red plugs for Right channel jacks. A record player with MM cartridge must be connected to the Phono Input jacks and a separate ground wire to the ground terminal screw above. 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 Output 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 sensors and components may not be compatible, but it will not hurt to experiment. 9 Volume Control: Turn to raise or lower output volume. ) Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. 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. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 Remote Control Independent Remote Control The system remote of the HK505 can control the amplifier and 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. The Function Table below will show all functions of the HK505 and external devices that can be controlled by the HK505 remote. Important Notes: · 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). · Note that DVD players or tape decks cannot be controlled by the remote. · To control a compatible CD Recorder "CDR" must be selected as input and the drive to be controlled (CDP or CDR) must be selected appropriately with the "CDP SELECT" or "CDR SELECT" buttons. Operating Conditions The control unit operates effectively within a distance of 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. [. . . ] Once the desired bass level has been set, press the Mode Button to set the requested level for the treble. The Main Information Display will show TREBLE 0dB. By turning the Volume Button to the right, the treble level will increase, turning the Volume Button left will decrease the treble level. Once the desired treble level has been set, press the Mode Button to set the requested level for the balance. [. . . ]