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SPECIFICATIONS
Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
the
Harman
Kardon
PM655
Vxi
High
Voltage/High
Current
Inte-
grated
Amplifier.
In
order
to
appreciate
the
full
performance
of
this
sophisticated
unit,
please
be
sure
to
read
this
owner's
manual
and
use
your
integrated
amplifier
only
in
ac-
cordance
with
its
instructions.
Keep
it
in
a
safe
place
for
future
reference.
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
(ho
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER
SERV-
ICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
7s
A
WARNING:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
CAUTION:
to
prevent
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
pour
preveniR
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CHOCS
ELECT-
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NE
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UTILISER
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FICHE
POLARISEE
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Continuous
Average
Power
(FTC)
(both
channels
driven,
20—20,000Hz)
HCC
(High
instantaneous
Current
Capability)
Power
Bandwidth
(at
half
rated
output,
8
Ohms)
Frequency
Response
(at
1
Watt
output,
+0,
-3dB)
Damping
Factor
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
(ref.
rated
power
output,
A-wtd)
Phono
(MM)
Phono
(MC)
Video/CD
Main-in
Input
Sensitivity/Impedance
Phono
(MM)
Phono
(MC)
Video/CD
Main-in
Phono
Overload
MM
MC
Tone
Control
Characteristics
Bass
Turnover
Frequency
Treble
Turnover
Frequency
:
Filters
Subsonic
High
Cut
Phase-correct
Loudness
Boost
(at
50Hz)
Phase
Shift
(300—20,000Hz)
Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D)
Weight
Power
Supply
Power
Consumption
:
90
Watts
per
channel
@
less
than
0.08%
THD
into
8
Ohms
90
Watts
per
channel,
@
less
than
0.1%
THD
into
4
Ohms
:
+45
Amps
:
<10Hz
to
100,000Hz
-0.2Hz
to
150,000Hz
:65dB
:
80dB
:76dB
:98dB
:110dB
:2.2mV/47k
Ohms,
125-425pF
:120pV/56
Ohms
>135mV/22k
Ohms
:0.8V/22k
Ohms
:220mV
:12mvV
:
200Hz/400Hz
2kHz/6kHz
:15Hz,
6dB/Octave
:
6kHz,
6dB/Octave
:+10dB
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24.7|bs.
(11.2kg)
>
AC
120V,
60Hz
:
340W,
430VA
All
specifications
and
features
subject
to
change
without
notice.
This
manual
applies
to
champagne
gold
and
black
versions
with
this
model
PM655
Vxi.
MHCC
(High-instantaneous
Current
Capability)
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
while
reproducing
dynamic
music
signals
the
instantaneous
impedances
of
nearly
all
loud-speakers
drop
to
less
than
one
third
of
the
nominal
ratings.
These
low
instantaneous
impedances
typically
require
3
to
6
times
more
current
than
an
8
Ohm
resistive
load.
Reduced
dynamic
range
and
increased
distortion
will
result
if
the
am-
plifier
cannot
provide
these
higher
currents.
For
this
reason,
the
PM655
Vxi
was
designed
to
provide
45
amperes
of
in-
stantaneous
current.
gm
Ultrawide
Bandwidth
The
bandwidth
of
this
unit
is
exceptionally
wide
and
inde-
pendent
of
negative
feedback.
This
improves
transient
accuracy
and
phase
linearity.
wLow
Negative
Feedback
This
unit
has
been
designed
to
have
low
distortion
and
wide
bandwidth
without
high
negative
feedback.
This
further
im-
proves
its
dynamic
accuracy.
mDual
RIAA
Phono
Equalization
The
phono
section
employs
Harman
Kardon’s
unique
dual
RIAA
equalization
circuitry.
RIAA
equalization
is
used
in
both
the
open-loop
and
closed-loop
signal
path
(with
and
without
negative
feedback).
This
permits
the
application
of
constant
low-level
negative
feedback
throughout
the
audio
range.
w
Discrete
Component
Circuitry
In
order
to
achieve
the
above
goals,
all
discrete
electronic
circuitry
has
been
employed.
All
available
integrated
circuits
could
not
provide
this
high
level
of
performance.
Sophisticated
Electronic
Protection
Harman
Kardon
engineers
developed
a
unique
protection
system
that
permits
high
instantaneous
current
to
be
driven
into
speaker
systems
but
protects
the
amplifier
from
short-circuited
or
damaged
speakers
and
wires.
This
protection
system
in
no
way
limits
amplifier
output
voltage
or
current
during
music
reproduction,
and
therefore
has
no
negative
effect
on
sound
quality.
mw
Moving
Coil
Cartridge
Amplifier
A
high
sensitivity,
low
noise
amplifier
is
provided.
This
permits
the
direct
input
of
most
moving
coil
cartridges.
m@
Capacitance
Trim
Selector
This
feature
enables
precise
impedance
matching
between
moving
magnet
type
cartridges
and
the
phono
circuitry.
The
widest,
flattest
frequency
response
possible
can
be
obtained
from
any
high
quality
phono
cartridge.
m@Pre-out/Main-in
Switch
This
feature
allows
independent
use
of
the
preamplifier
and
main
(power)
amplifier
sections.
With
this
switch
in
the
“integrated”
position,
the
preamplifier
section
is
internally
connected
to
the
main
(power)
amplifier.
By
depressing
this
switch
to
the
“separate”
position,
the
preamplifier
output
and
main
(power)amplifier
input
jacks
on
the
rear
panel
become
active.
mPhase-correct
Loudness
Phase-correct
loudness
is
an
exclusive
Harman
Kardon
feature
which
provides
two
major
benefits:
it
can
equalize
and
restore
the
low
frequency
response
of
small
joud-speakers,
and
it
can
be
used
in
place
of
conventional
loudness
contour.
But
unlike
conventional
bass
boost
circuits,
Harman
Kardon’s
phase-correct
loudness
also
includes
a
phase
correction
circuit
that
maintains
clear,
natural
sound.
FEATURES
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Always
Use
at
120V
AC
This
unit
is
designed
for
operation
with
120V
AC.
Connect
only
to
domestic
AC
outlets.
Never
connect
the
unit
to
an
outlet
supplying
a
higher
voltage.
This
may
create
a
fire
hazard.
Handle
the
Power
Cord
Gently
@Do
not
disconnect
the
plug
from
the
AC
outlet
by
pulling
the
cord;
always
pull
the
plug
itself.
Pulling
the
cord
may
break
the
wire.
lf
your
unit
will
be
left
unused
for
any
considerable
length
of
time,
disconnect
the
plug
from
the
AC
outlet.
®Do
not
place
furniture
or
other
heavy
objects
on
the
cord,
and
avoid
dropping
heavy
objects
on
it.
Also
do
not
make
a
knot
in
the
power
cord.
Not
only
may
the
cord
be
damaged,
it
can
also
Cause
a
short
circuit
and
a
consequent
fire
hazard.
Place
of
Installation
Place
your
unit
on
a
firm
and
level
surface.
Avoid
installing
your
unit
under
the
following
conditions:
>
Moist
or
humid
places.
>
Places
exposed
to
direct
sunlight
or
close
to
heating
equipment.
b>
Extremely
cold
locations
such
as
those
in
the
direct
draft
from
an
air
conditioner.
»
Piaces
subject
to
excessive
vibration
or
dust.
>»
Poorly
ventilated
places.
Do
not
cover
the
ventilation
slots
on
the
top
of
the
unit.
This
will
cause
the
temperature
inside
the
unit
to
rise,
which
can
eventually
affect
the
reliability
of
your
unit.
Moving
the
Unit
Before
moving
the
unit,
be
sure
to
unplug
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet
and
disconnect
the
interconnection
cords
to
other
units.
Do
Not
Open
the
Cabinet
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
tamper
with
internal
components
for
inspection
or
maintenance.
Harman
Kardon
does
not
guarantee
against
performance
degradation
resulting
from
any
modification.
If
water,
a
hairpin
or
wire
accidentally
enters
the
unit,
imme-
diately
unplug
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet
to
prevent
shock
and
consult
an
authorized
Harman
Kardon
service
sta-
tion.
If
you
use
the
unit
under
this
condition,
it
may
cause
a
fire
or
shock
hazard.
Cleaning
When
the
unit
gets
dirty,
wipe
it
with
a
soft
dry
cloth.
If
ne-
cessary,
wipe
it
with
a
soft
cloth
dampened
with
mild
soapy
water
and
then
wipe
with
a
dry
cloth.
Never
use
benzine,
thinner,
alcohol
or
other
volatile
agents,
and
avoid
spraying
an
insecticide
near
the
unit.
Connecting
Other
Components
Carefully
connect
the
plugs
to
the
left
and
right
channel
jacks.
Push
the
plugs
in
all
the
way.
Poor
setting
of
the
plugs
tends
to
cause
hum
or
intermittent
sound
and
may
damage
the
speakers.
NOTE:
While
you
are
connecting
this
unit
to
the
rest
of
your
high
fidelity
system,
please
unplug
the
power
cord,
discon-
necting
not
only
this
unit
but
all
the
components,
from
the
AC
outlet.
Do
not
interwind
the
connection
wires
with
the
power
cord.
If
interwound,
the
sound
quality
may
be
degraded.
When
only
one
turntable
is
used,
be
sure
to
insert
the
attached
short-pin
plug
into
the
PHONO
MM
or
MC
jacks
that
are
not
being
used.
Connecting
Speakers
Connect
the
speaker
wires
carefully
to
the
speaker
terminals
On
the
rear
panel
so
as
not
to
mistake
the
left
and
the
right
channels
or
reverse
the
speaker
polarities
(+
and
—).
Use
sufficiently
thick
wire
(18
gauge
for
short
lengths,
16-12
gauge
for
longer
lengths).
It
is
recommended
to
use
color-coded
wire
for
easy
polarity
identification.
Speaker
wires
should
be
as
short
as
possible,
and
the
left
and
the
right
channel
wires
should
be
the
same
length.
1.
Remove
about
3/4
inch
(20
mm)
of
insulation
from
the
end
of
each
wire
and
twist
the
strands
of
each
end.
%)
2)
3/4
inch
2.
After
making
sure
of
the
correct
channel
and
polarity,
loosen
the
SPEAKER
SYSTEM
terminal
knob
and
insert
the
con-
ductor
directly
into
the
recess
at
the
upper-left
of
the
ter-
minal.
Then
tighten
the
terminal
knob,
and
the
end
of
speaker
wire
is
automatically
wound
around
the
terminal.
3.
Set
the
SPEAKER
OPERATING
MODE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
to
match
the
impedance
of
your
speakers.
If
your
speakers
are
nominally
4
Ohms,
set
this
switch
to
the
“4Q"
position.
If
your
speakers
are
nominally
8
Ohms,
set
this
switch
to
the
“8Q”
position.
The
HIGH
VOLTAGE
in-
dicator
on
the
front
panel
will
then
illuminate.
CAUTION:
Two
speaker
systems
can
be
connected
to
this
unit.
When
two
speaker
systems
are
connected,
care
should
be
taken
that
net
impedance
does
not
become
fess
than
8
or
4
Ohms
depending
on
the
position
of
the
SPEAKER
OPER-
ATING
MODE
switch.
Connecting
Video
Components
Video
components
can
be
connected
to
the
PM655
Vxi
am-
plifier.
To
connect
a
source
such
as
a
VCR,
for
example,
leads
must
be
connected
for
both
AUDIO
and
VIDEO
input
and
output,
so
a
total
of
6
leads
are
necessary.
Connect
the
audio
output
jacks
of
the
VCR
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
or
2
AUDIO
input
jacks
on
the
PM655
Vxi
and
connect
the
audio
input
jacks
of
the
VCR
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
or
2
AUDIO
output
jacks
on
the
PM655
Vxi.
Connect
the
VIDEO
input
and
output
jacks
in
the
same
way.
NOTE:
When
you
connect
the
leads,
make
sure
that
the
channels
are
not
crossed,
and
that
video
signal
leads
and
audio
signal
leads
are
not
mixed
Connecting
a
Monitor
Television
Connect
the
video
input
of
the
monitor
television
to
the
MONITOR
OUT
jack
on
the
PM655
Vxi.
AC
Convenience
Receptacles
The
AC
convenience
receptacles
on
the
rear
panel
can
be
used
for
supplying
power
to
a
tuner,
turntable,
tape
deck
or
other
low
power
component.
The
SWITCHED
receptacles
have
a
combined
power
capacity
of
200
Watts.
The
UNSWITCHED
receptacle
has
a
power
capacity
of
200
Watts.
Check
the
component's
owner's
manual
to
find
its
power
requirement.
SWITCHED:
The
power
to
these
receptacles
is
turned
on
and
off
by
this
unit’s
power
switch.
UNSWITCHED:
The
power
to
this
receptacle
is
independent
of
this
unit's
power
switch.
CONNECTIONS
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(MC)
Turntable
(MM)
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POWER
SWITCH
(POWER)
Pressing
this
switch
will
turn
on
the
power
and
the
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
Press
the
switch
again
to
turn
the
power
off.
@
HIGH
CURRENT
INDICATOR
(High
Current)
When
the
POWER
switch
is
pressed,
this
indicator
lights
up
in
red.
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HIGH
VOLTAGE
INDICATOR
(High
Voltage)
This
lights
when
the
SPEAKER
OPERATING
MODE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
“82”
position.
(Refer
to
the
“Connecting
Speakers”
section
on
page
3.)
@
HEADPHONE
JACK
(HEADPHONES)
Stereo
headphones
with
a
standard
1/4
inch
plug
can
be
connected
to
this
jack.
When
the
SPEAKER
selector
is
in
the
“off”
position,
sound
can
still
be
obtained
via
the
headphone
jack.
@
BASS
CONTROL
KNOB
(BASS)
This
knob
controls
the
low
frequency
sound
level.
Turn
it
clockwise
to
boost
or
counterclockwise
to
reduce
the
low
frequency
sound
level.
@
BASS
TURNOVER
SELECTOR
(bass
turnover)
This
switch
is
used
to
select
the
bass
turnover
frequency.
By
pressing
this
switch
to
set
to
the
“200Hz”
position,
the
low
frequency
sound
below
200Hz
is
controlled
by
the
BASS
control
knob.
By
releasing
this
switch
to
set
to
the
“400Hz”
position,
the
low
frequency
sound
below
400Hz
is
controlled
by
the
BASS
control
knob.
@
TONE
DEFEAT
SWITCH
(tone
defeat)
This
switch
is
used
to
make
the
frequency
characteristic
flat
by
internally
bypassing
the
tone
control
circuitry.
Set
this
switch
to
the
OFF
position
(button
out)
when
you
want
to
use
the
tone
control
knobs.
@
TREBLE
CONTROL
KNOB
(TREBLE)
This
knob
controls
the
high
frequency
sound
level.
Turn
it
clockwise
to
boost
or
counterclockwise
to
reduce
the
high
frequency
sound
level.
20
21
18
@
TREBLE
TURNOVER
SELECTOR
(treble
turnover)
This
switch
is
used
to
select
the
treble
turnover
frequency.
By
pressing
this
switch
to
set
to
the
“6kHz”
position,
the
high
frequency
sound above
6kHz
is
controlled
by
the
TREBLE
control
knob.
By
releasing
this
switch
to
set
to
the
“2kHz”
position,
the
high
frequency
sound
above
2kHz
is
controlled
by
the
TREBLE
control
knob.
@
BALANCE
CONTROL
KNOB
(BALANCE)
This
knob
is
used
to
balance
the
left
and
the
right
channels.
Usually,
it
is
set
at
the
center.
Turn
it
to
the
left
or
right
to
balance
the
sound
if
it
seems
unbalanced
from
the
speakers
or
the
headphones.
@
SPEAKER
SELECTOR
This
selector
is
used
to
select
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
off
:
Select
this
position
to
listen
to
sound
via
the
headphone
with
no
sound
from
the
speaker
system(s).
speakers
1
:
Select
this
position
to
actuate
the
speaker
system
connected
to
the
SPEAKER
SYSTEM
1
terminal.
speakers
2
:
Select
this
position
to
actuate
the
speaker
system
connected
to
the
SPEAKER
SYSTEM
2
terminal.
1+2
:
Select
this
position
to
actuate
simultaneously
the
two
speaker
systems
connected
to
the
SPEAKER
SYSTEM
1
and
2
terminals
respec-
tively.
@
PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN
SWITCH
(pre-out
main-in)
Usually
this
switch
is
kept
in
the
“integrated”
position.
By
depressing
this
switch
to
the
“separate”
position,
the
pream-
plifier
and
power
amplifier
sections
are
separated
from each
other
for
independent
function.
To
use
the
preamplifier
section
independently,
connect
the
input
jacks
of
the
other
power
amplifier
to
the
PRE-OUT
jacks
on
the
rear
panel.
To
use
the
power
amplifier
section
independently,
connect
the
output
jacks
of
the
other
preamplifier
to
the
MAIN-IN
jacks
on
the
rear
panel.
@®
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS
SWITCH
(phase-correct
loudness)
This
switch
activates
a
unique
low
frequency
equalization
circuit
that
provides
full,
natural
sound
from
small
speakers
that
are
normally
deficient
in
the
bass
region.
It
can
also
be
used
in
place
of
conventional
loudness
compensation.
@
SUBSONIC
FILTER
SWITCH
(subsonic)
When
playing
the
turntable,
this
fitter
switch
is
used
to
reduce
subsonic
frequencies,
which
may
excessively
vibrate
the
speaker
cones
or
turntable
and
cause
feedback.
@®
HIGH
CUT
FILTER
SWITCH
(high
cut)
This
switch
is
pressed
to
cut
off
high
frequency
noise
such
as
disc
scratches
or
tape
hiss.
@®
MODE
SWITCH
(mode)
This
switch
is
used
to
combine
the
left
and
right
channels
and
create
a
mono
signal.
@
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
SELECTOR
(VCR/TAPE
MONI-
TOR)
This
selector
is
used
when
playing
a
VCR
or
tape
deck,
or
monitoring
during
recording.
The
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
in-
dicator
lights
up
in
red
corresponding
to
the
selector
position.
1
‘Select
this
position
to
play
a
video
or
cassette
tape,
or
to
monitor
during
recording
on
the
VCR
or
tape
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
jacks.
source
:
Select
this
position
to
listen
to
a
program
source
other
than
a
video
or
cassette
tape.
2
:
Select
this
position
to
play
a
video
or
cassette
tape,
or
to
monitor
during
recording
on
the
VCR
or
tape
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks.
@®
RECORD
OUT
SELECTOR
(RECORD
OUT)
This
selector
is
used
for
recording
from
another
input
on
the
VCR(s)
or
tape
deck(s)
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
and/or
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks,
for
dubbing
between
two
VCRs
or
tape
decks,
or
for
recording
another
source
independent
of
the
FUNCTION
selector.
tuner
:In
this
position,
the
tuner
signal
is
available
at
the
VCR/TAPE
1
and
VCR/TAPE
2
OUTPUT
jacks
regardless
of
the
position
of
the
FUNC-
TION
selector.
This
permits
recording
the
tuner
signal
on
the
VCR(s)
or
tape
deck(s)
connected
to
VCR/TAPE
1
and/or
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks
while
using
the
preamplifier
and
power
amplifier
sections
in
another
mode
(phono,
CD
or
other
sources,
for
example).
source
:
Select
this
position
to
record
the
program
source
selected
by
the
FUNCTION
selector
in
either
or
both
of
the
two
VCRs
or
tape
decks
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
and
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks.
off
:
Select
this
position
to
prevent
the
degradation
of
quality
when
recording
function
is
not
op-
erated.
copy-1
to
2
:
Select
this
position
to
duplicate
the
video
or
cassette
tape
in
the
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
Jacks
onto
the
tape
in
the
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks.
copy-2
to
1
:
Select
this
position
to
duplicate
the
video
or
cassette
tape
in
the
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks
onto
the
tape
in
the
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
jacks.
CONTROLS
AND
FUNCTIONS
@
FUNCTION
SELECTOR
(FUNCTION)
This
selector
is
used
to
select
a
program
source
other
than
a
tape.
A/V
:
Select
this
position
to
playback
programs
from
an
audio/video
component
such
as
a
camcorder,
video
player,
or
TV
tuner
connected
to
the
A/V
jacks.
aux
:
Select
this
position
to
listen
to
the
sound
from
a
component
connected
to
the
AUX
jacks.
tuner:
Select
this
position
to
listen
to
an
FM
or
AM
broadcast
from
the
stereo
tuner
connected
to
the
TUNER
jacks.
cD
:
Select
this
position
to
listen
to
the
sound
from
the
compact
disc
player
connected
to
the
CD
jacks.
Phono
:
Select
this
position
to
listen
to
a
disc
played
on
the
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
MM
or
MC
jacks.
Each
function
indicator
illuminates
in
red
corresponding
to
the
setting
of
the
FUNCTION
selector.
@
VOLUME
CONTROL
KNOB
(VOLUME)
This
knob
controls
the
sound
level.
Turning
clockwise
increases
the
sound
volume,
and
turning
counterclockwise
decreases
it.
Set
this
knob
at
a
minimum
level
before
turning
the
power
on
or
changing
the
sound
source
to
protect
the
speakers
from
being
damaged
by
a
sudden
high
level
sound.
@
CARTRIDGE
SELECTOR
(cartridge)
This
switch
selects
the
gain
and
input
impedance
of
the
phono
input
circuitry
to
match
the
type
of
phono
cartridge
used.
Be
sure
to
connect
the
turntable
to
the
appropriate
PHONO
input
jacks
(MM
for
moving
magnet
type
cartridges
and
MC
for
moving
coil
type
cartridges),
and
to
select
that
input
with
this
selector
switch.
@
CAPACITANCE
TRIM
SELECTOR
(CAP.
TRIM)
This
selector
is
used
to
select
the
optimum
load
capacitance
for
the
MM
cartridge
used
in
the
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
MM
jacks.
Listening
to
a
Record
(Disc)
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Set the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
3.
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“phono”position
and
the
phono
function
indicator
will
light
up.
4.
Set
the
CARTRIDGE
selector
to
the
“MM”
position
when
a
turntable
with
a
MM
(moving magnet)
cartridge
con-
nected
to
the
PHONO
MM
jacks
is
to
be
used
and
to
the
“MC”
position
for
a
turntable
with
a
MC
(moving
coil)
cartridge
connected
to
the
PHONO
MC
jacks.
5.
When
an
MM
cartridge
is
used,
set
the
CAP.
TRIM
selector
to
its
optimum
load
capacitance
according
to
the
table
below.
6.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
7.
Activate
your
turntable
and
place
the
stylus
on
the
record
(disc).
8.
Turn
the
VOLUME
contro!
knob
clockwise
to
increase
the
sound
volume
to
the
desired
level.
9.
If
the
disc
has
a
jarge
warp,
press
the
SUBSONIC
filter
switch.
10.
Adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
to
obtain
the
desired
tone.
11.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER,
TREBLE
TURNOVER,
TONE
DEFEAT,
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS,
HIGH
CUT
filter,
or
MODE
switches
if
ne-
cessary.
NOTE:
!f
you
hear
a
hum
at
average
listening
levels,
turn
the
POWER
switch
off
and
check
to
see
that
the
phono
and
the
ground
connections
are
secure.
Depending
on
the
cartridge
type
used,
less
hum
may
be
created
without
the
ground
connection.
Adjusting
the
Capacitance
Trim
Each
cartridge
has
a
specified
load
capacitance
into
which
it
performs
best.
To
determine
the
capacitive
load
on
the
car-
tridge,
the
capacitance
of
the
amplifier’s
phono
input
circuitry
and
the
capacitance
of
the
turntable’s
tonearm
and
output
cord
must
be
added.
Often,
this
amount
is
less
than
that
required
by
the
cartridge.
The
capacitance
trim
feature
allows
you
to
add
100pF,
200pF
or
300pF
to
the
normal
amount,
so
that
nearly
all
cartridges
can
be
accommodated.
Less
When
the
CAP.
TRIM
is
properly
adjusted.
Over
10kHz
Frequency
Level
Select
the
optimum
load
capacitance
for
your
MM
cartridge
of
the
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
MM
jacks
by
re-
ferring
to
the
table
below.
CAP.
TRIM
Position
*Consult
the
phono
cartridge
owner's
manual
to
find
its
recommended
capacitive
load.
Listening
to
Radio
Broadcasts
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
tights
up.
2.
Setthe
SPEAKER
selector
for the
desired
speaker
system(s).
3.
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“tuner”
position,
and
the
tuner
function
indicator
wit!
light
up.
4.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
5.
Activate
the
tuner
and
tune
to
broadcast
frequency.
6.
When
a
monaural
broadcast
is
received,
press
the
MODE
switch
to
the
“mono”
position.
7.
When
the
desired
station
is
selected,
advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level
and
adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
as
desired.
8.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER.
TREBLE
TURNOVER
or
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS
switches
if
necessary.
Listening
to
a
Compact
Disc
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Set the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
3.
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“CD”
position
and
the
CD
function
indicator
will
light
up.
4.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
5.
Activate
the
compact
disc
player
and
set
the
player
in
the
play
mode.
6.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level
and
adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
as
desired.
7.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER,
TREBLE
TURNOVER,
TONE
DEFEAT,
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS
or
MODE
switches
if
necessary.
Listening
to
an
AUX
Input
Source
To
listen
to
a
TV
tuner
or
other
auxiliary
component:
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
3.
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“aux”
position
and
the
aux
function
indicator
will
tight
up.
4.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
5.
Activate
the
component
connected
to
the
AUX
jacks.
6.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level
and
adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
as
desired.
7.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER,
TREBLE
TURNOVER,
TONE
DEFEAT,
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS
or
MODE
switches
if
necessary.
Tape
Recording
Recording
from
a
program
source
(FM/AM
broadcast,
turn-
table
or
components
connected
to
the
CD
or
AUX
jacks)
on
a
tape
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
and/or
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks:
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
3.
Select
the
desired
program
source
with
the
FUNCTION
selector.
The
function
indicator
lights
up
to
indicate
the
program
source
selected.
4.
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
5.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
6.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level.
7.
\f
the
program
source
mode
is
monaural,
press
the
MODE
switch
to
the
“mono”
position.
8.
Start
recording
by
activating
the
tape
deck(s)
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
and/or
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks.
The
source
sound
can
be
listened
to
from
the
speakers
or
headphone.
9.
To
monitor
the
sound
being
recorded,
set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
"1"
or
“2”
position
according
to
the
tape
deck
that
you
wish
to
monitor.
The
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
indicator
will
tight
up,
indicating
the
moni-
toring
state.
10.
Even
if
a
VCR
is
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
jacks,
audio
programs
can
be
recorded
on
video
tape.
When
recording
with
a
VCR,
simulcast
recording
is
possible.
See
“Back-
ground
Video”
column
for
details.
NOTE:
The
record
output
signal
is
carried
directly
from
the
program
source
without
being
influenced
by
the
volume,
ba-
lance,
bass
and
treble
controls,
bass
and
treble
turnovers,
tone
defeat,
phase-correct
loudness,
subsonic
and
high
cut
filter
switches
of
this
unit.
Off-air
recordings
can
be
made
while
listening
to
another
program
source.
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Setthe
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
.
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“tuner”
position.
4.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
5.
Activate
the
tuner
and
tune
to
broadcast
frequency.
6.
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“tuner”
position.
7.
Start
recording
by
activating
the
tape
deck(s)
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
and/or
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks.
The
broadcast
sound
can
be
listened
to
from
the
speakers.
8.
Select
the
desired
program
source
with
the
FUNCTION
selector.
The
new
sound
source
will
be
heard
from
the
speakers.
Ww
OPERATIONS
Tape
Playback
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Setthe
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“off”
position.
4
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“1”
or
“2”
position
corresponding
to
the
tape
deck
to
be
played.
The
1
or
2
monitor
indicator
will
light
up.
5.
Insert
a
recorded
tape
in
the
tape
deck
and
set
the
tape
deck
in
the
playback
mode.
6.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level
and
adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
as
desired.
7.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER,
TREBLE
TURNOVER,
TONE
DEFEAT,
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS,
HIGH
CUT
filter
or
MODE
switches
if
nec-
essary.
sad
Tape
Dubbing
Two
VCRs
or
tape
decks
can
be
connected
to
this
unit
and
dubbing
can
be
done
from
either
VCR
or
tape
deck
to
the
other.
Dubbing
from
1
to
2
1.
Turn
the
VOLUME
contro!
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
2.
Setthe
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
Setthe
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“copy-1
to
2”
position.
4.
|f
the
program
source
mode
is
monaural,
press
the
MODE
switch
to
the
“mono”
position.
5.
After
setting
the
VCR
or
tape
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
jacks
for
playback,
and
the
VCR
or
tape
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks
for
recording,
dubbing
will
begin.
6.
To
monitor
the
sound
(and
picture)
being
played,
set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“1”
position.
To
monitor
the
sound
(and
picture)
being
recorded,
set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“2”
position.
o
Dubbing
from
2
to
1
1.
Setthe
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“copy-2
to
1”
position.
2.
Dubbing
will
begin
by
setting
the
VCR
or
tape
deck
con-
nected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
2
jacks
to
playback
and
the
VCR
or
tape
deck
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
1
jacks
to
record.
Another
program
source
(phono,
tuner,
CD,
AUX,
A/V)
can
be
listened
to(and/or
watched)
during
dubbing,
with
no
effect
on
the
dubbing
quality.
1.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
2.
Select
the
desired
program
source
with
the
FUNCTION
selector.
OPERATIONS
Playback
of
an
A/V
Source
1.
2,
3.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“A/V”
position
and
the
A/V
function
indicator
will
light
up.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
Activate
the
component
connected
to
the
A/V
jacks.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level
and
adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
as
desired.
.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER,
TREBLE
TURNOVER,
TONE
DEFEAT,
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS,
or
MODE
switches
if
necessary.
Recording
from
an
Audio/Video
Source
ile
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
Set
the
FUNCTION
switch
to
the
“A/V”
position.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level.
Set
the
VCR
(connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
jacks)
in
re-
cording
standby
mode,
following
the
owner’s
manual
of
the
VCR.
Start
the
video
player
connected
to
the
A/V
jacks.
Recording
begins
by
starting
the
VCR.
.
Even
if
a
tape
deck
is
connected
to
the
VCR/TAPE
jacks,
audio
programs
can
be
recorded.
VCR
Playback
the
wo
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“off”
position.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“1”
or
“2”
position
corresponding
to
the
VCR
to
be
played.
The
1
or
2
monitor
indicator
will
light
up.
.
Insert
a
recorded
video
cassette
in
the
VCR
and
set
the
VCR
in
the
playback
mode.
.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level
and
adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
as
desired.
.
Activate
the
BALANCE
control
knob,
BASS
TURNOVER,
TREBLE
TURNOVER,
TONE
DEFEAT,
PHASE-CORRECT
LOUDNESS,
HIGH
CUT
filter
or
MODE
switches
if
nec-
essary.
Background
Video
It
is
possible
to
watch
a
video
source
connected
to
the
A/V
jacks
on
the
monitor
or
television
while
listening
to
an
audio
source
connected
to
the
PHONO,
TUNER,
CD
or
AUX
jacks.
abs
as
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up.
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“off”
position.
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
a
position
other
than
the
“A/V”
position.
.
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
Advance
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
a
comfortable
level.
Start
the
video
source
(connected
to
the
A/V
jacks.)
Start
the
audio
source
(connected
to
the
PHONO,
TUNER,
CD
or
AUX
Jacks).
.
To
record
the
selected
audio/video
program
on
the
VCR,
set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
Copyright
Information
Recording
of
copyrighted
material
for
other
than
personal
use
is
illegal
without
permission
of
the
co-
pyright
holder.
Most
of
the
problems
consumers
have
with
their
high
fidelity
system
are
due
to
incorrect
operation.
If
this
unit
does
not
operate
as
you
intended,
first
check
the
items
in
the
following
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
does
not
light
up
when
the
POWER
switch
is
pressed.
The
HIGH
CURRENT
indicator
lights
up,
but
no
sound
is
heard.
Sound
is
not
heard
from
the
speaker
system
on
one
side.
Tone
control
is
not
functioning.
When
listening
to
stereo
sound,
the
left
and
right
sounds
are
reversed.
When
playing
a
turntable,
a
low-pitched
noise
(“hum”
or
“buzz”)
is
heard.
When
increasing
the
volume
level
while
playing
a
turntable,
an
undesirable
prolonged
sound
(howling)
is
heard.
Sound
quality
is
poor.
Recordings
cannot
be
made.
@
The
power
cord
is
not
plugged
in.
®
Plug
in
the
power
cord
securely.
@
The
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
is
in
the
“1”
or
“2”
position.
®
The
FUNCTION
selection
was
not
made
properly.
@
The
SPEAKER
selector
is
in
the
“off”
po-
sition.
@
The
PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN
switch
is
pressed
to
the
“separate”
position.
@
The
speaker
wires
are
disconnected
or
broken.
®
The
connection
of
speaker
wires
is
incorrect
or
incomplete.
®@
The
connection
wires
to
other
equipment
are
disconnected.
@
The
BALANCE
control
knob
is
turned
to
either
the
extreme
right
or
left
position.
The
TONE
DEFEAT
switch
is
depressed.
The
left
and
right
speaker
wires
are
reversed.
The
left
and
right
wires
connected
to
other
equipment
are
reversed.
@
The
ground
wire
of
the
turntable
is
dis-
connected.
®
The
connections
of
the
turntable
wires
are
incorrect
or
incomplete.
“Howling”
is
created
by
the
speakers
and
turntable.
®@
Too
much
low
frequency
sound
is
present.
Input
components
have
not
been
set
up
correctly.
®
Tone
control
is
not
proper.
®
The
RECORD
OUT
selector
is
in
the
“off”
position.
®
Set
the
VCR/TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
®
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
proper
position
for
the
desired
program
source.
@
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
to
the
position
of
your
desired
speaker
system(s).
®
Release
the
PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN
switch
to
the
“integrated”
position.
Check
the
speaker
wires
and
connect
them
correctly.
Check
the
speaker
wires
for
disconnection
or
breaking
and
reconnect
them
correctly.
Check
the
wires
for
disconnection
and
connect
them
correctly.
Set
the
mark
on
the
BALANCE
control
knob
to
the
center
position.
Release
the
TONE
DEFEAT
switch
(button
out).
Check
the
speaker
wires
and
connect
them
correctly.
Check
the
wires
to
other
equipment
and
connect
them
correctly.
Make
the
ground
wire
connection
correctly.
Insert
the
turntable
wires
into
the
PHONO
jacks
of
this
unit
securely.
Place
the
speakers
further
away
from
the
turntable.
Place
the
turntable
on
a
more
solid
surface.
Decrease
the
setting
of
the
BASS
control
knob
and/or
turn
off
the
PHASE-
CORRECT
LOUDNESS
switch.
®
Turn
on
the
SUBSONIC
filter
switch.
Check
the
antenna
of
the
tuner,
cartridge
of
the
turntable,
or
head
of
the
tape
deck,
etc.
and
make
corrections
as
needed.
®@
Adjust
the
BASS
and/or
TREBLE
control
knobs
to
obtain
the
desired
tone.
@
Set
the
RECORD
OUT
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECKLIST
checklist.
Also
check
other
related
components
such
as
the
tuner,
turntable,
speakers
and
other
electrical
equipment
you
use
with
this
amplifier.
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