User manual HARMAN KARDON MELODY II (A120)

[. . . ] Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make the MELODY II (A120) 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. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the MELODY II (A120) is able to deliver. [. . . ] Similarly, the "positive" or "red" wire should be connected to the like terminals on the MELODY II (A120) and speaker. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the Speaker 1 left and right or Speaker 2 left and right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the MELODY II (A120). 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, and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker, or the speaker's manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, assure that both speakers are connected with the same polarity, i. e. speaker wires or terminals with any marking should be connected to the red speaker terminals on the HK3370, the others to the black ones (see connections below). Connect the speakers using the following steps: 1. Connect the main speakers to the Speaker 1 terminals G. Connect a second set of speakers, or speakers that are in a second room location, to the Speaker 2 terminals H. When an optional, powered subwoofer (not the aktive Sub of a Sub/Sat-System) is used, connect the outputs of the left and right Subwoofer Out jacks F to the line-level inputs of the subwoofer. Using high-quality audio interconnect cables, connect the Preamp Out jacks E 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. Note that when an external power amplifier is used, no special adjustments are required. All volume and other control adjustments are made using the standard front panel or remote controls. AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power accessory devices, but it should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw may not exceed 100W at this outlet. This Switched AC Outlet I will receive power only when the unit is on. This is recommended for devices that have no power switch, or those with a mechanical power switch that may be left in the "ON" position. NOTE: Devices with electronic power switches may only go into a Standby mode when plugged in here. Power to this outlet is removed when the unit is in the Standby mode, or when the Main Power Switch 1 is in the "OFF" position. [. . . ] Device pages are selected by pressing the Source Selectors ç, which also changes the input source selection on the MELODY II (A120). Source Selectors ç need not to be pressed with each function, but only when you intend to skip to another device to be controled. Three of the device pages are factoryprogrammed to operate compatible Harman Kardon products. The Tape Monitor device page is programmed as a factory default to operate Harman Kardon cassette decks. [. . . ]