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AMPLIFIER

SPECIFICATIONS |
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Harman Kardon PM665_ Stereo Integrated
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 accordance with its instructions. Keep it in
a safe place for future reference.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AN A
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
> >
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Output, RMS
(both channels driven into
8 Ohms, 20—20,000Hz)
HCC (high instantaneous
current capability)
Power Bandwidth (at half
rated output into 8 Ohms)
Frequency Response
(+0, —3dB)
Damping Factor
Signal-to-Noise Ratio.
IHF-A WTD (reference 1W
output)
Phono (MM)
Phono (MC)
Tuner, CD,
Video/AUX, Tape
Main-in
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Phono (MM)
Phono (MC)
Tuner, CD,
Video/AUX, Tape
Main-in
Phono Overload
MM
MC
Tone Control Characteristics
Bass Turnover Frequency
Treble Turnover Frequency:
Filters
Subsonic
High Cut
Bass Contour
Boost (at 50Hz)
Phase Shift
(8300—20,000Hz)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Power Supply
Power Consumption
: 100 watts per channel
@ less than 0.08% THD
: 6OA
: 10Hz to 100,000Hz
: 0.2Hz to 150,000Hz
:>65
: 77dB
: 75dB
: 78dB
: 92dB
: 2.2mV/47k Ohms and 125pF
: 120nV/56 Ohms
: 135mV/22k Ohms
- 0.8V/22k Ohms
: 220mV
: 12mV
: 200Hz/400Hz
2kKHz/6kHz
: 15Hz, 6dB/Octave
: 6kHz, 6dB/Octave
- +10dB
><5°
» 17-172" x §-6/16"x 1565-11716"
(443 x 134 x 398 mm)
: 29lbs.120z. (13.5kg)
> AC 120V, 6OHz
: BBOW
All specifications and features subject to change without notice.

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 amplifier cannot provide these higher currents.
For this reason, the PM665 was designed to provide 60
amperes of instantaneous current.
WW Ultrawide Bandwidth
The bandwidth of this unit is exceptionally wide and inde-
pendent of negative feedback. This improves transient
accuracy and phase linearity.
MiLow Negative Feedback
This unit has been designed to have low distortion and wide
bandwidth without high negative feedback. This further
improves its dynamic accuracy.
Dual 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.
@ 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.
HM Moving Coil Cartridge Amplifier
A high sensitivity, low noise amplifier is provided. This
permits the direct input of most moving coil cartridges.
Mi 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.
@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.
M@Bass Contour
Bass contour is an exclusive Harman Kardon feature which
provides two major benefits: it can equalize and restore the
low frequency response of small loud-speakers. and it can
be used in place of conventional loudness contour. But
untike conventional bass boost circuits, Harman Kardon’s
bass contour 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.
@/f you do not intend to use your unit for any considerable
length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
@Do not place furniture or other heaw 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.
Extremely cold locations such as those in the direct draft
from an air conditioner.
Places 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 effect 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 degrada-
tion resulting from any modification.
lf water, a hairpin or wire accidentally enters the unit,
immediately unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to
prevent shock and consult an authorized Harman Kardon
service station. 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
necessary, 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 agent,
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,
disconnecting
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.
AC Convenience Receptacles
This unit is provided with three AC convenience recepta-
cles on the rear panel 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
this
receptacle
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.
Fuse Replacement
The
PM665
uses
special
fuses
that
will
not
open
under
normal
operation.
If
the
fuse
is
blown,
do
not
try
to
replace
it
by
yourself.
Consult
an
authorized
Harman
Kardon
service
station.
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.
3/74 inch
2. After making sure of the correct channel and polarity,
loosen the SPEAKER SYSTEM terminal knob and insert
the conductor directly into the recess at the upper-left of
the terminal. Then tighten the terminal knob, and the end
of speaker wire is automatically wound around the
terminal.
CAUTION: Two speaker systems can be connected to this
unit. The minimum speaker impedance should be 4 Ohm
when only one speaker system is connected. When two
speaker systems are connected, care should be taken that
net impedance does not become less than 4 Ohm.

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@ POWER SWITCH (POWER)
Pressing this switch will turn on the power. Press the switch
again to turn the power off.
@ POWER INDICATOR
When the POWER switch is pressed, the POWER indicator
blinks for about eight seconds until the circuit is stabilized,
indicating the protection circuit functions. When the circuit
stabilizes, the POWER indicator lights up in red to indicate
the unit has stabilized. While this indicator is blinking, the
PM665 output is muted, providing protection from turn-on
transients.
@ 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)
These switches are used to select the bass turnover
frequency. After pressing either the 200Hz or 400HZz switch,
the low frequency sound below the selected frequency is
controlled by the BASS control knob. If these switches are
both in the button-out position, the 400Hz switch is
activated prior to the 200Hz switch.
@ 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 wantto use
the tone control knobs.
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@ TREBLE CONTROL KNOB (TREBLE)
This knob controls the high frequericy sound level. Turn it
clockwise to boost or counterclockwise to reduce the high
frequency sound level.
© TREBLE TURNOVER SELECTOR (treble turnover)
These switches are used to select the treble turnover
frequency. After pressing either the 2kHz or 6kHz switch, the
high frequency sound above the selected frequency is
controlled by the TREBLE control knob. If these switches are
both in the button-out position, the 2kHz switch is activated
prior to the 6kHz switch.
@ 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).
speakers1 : Select this position to actuate the speaker
system connected to the SPEAKER SYSTEM 1
terminal.
speakers2 : 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.

@ TAPE MONITOR SELECTOR (TAPE MONITOR)
This selector is used when listening to a tape or monitoring
the sound during recording. The tape monitor indicator
lights up in red corresponding to the selector position.
tape 1 : Select this position to play a tape or to monitor the
sound during recording on the tape deck
connected to the TAPE 1 jacks.
source : Select this position to listen to a program source
other than a tape.
tape 2 : Select this position to play a tape or to monitor the
sound during recording on the tape deck
connected to the TAPE 2 jacks.
NOTE: The TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 jacks on the rear panel
can also be used to record and playback audio signals with
video cassette recorder(s).
The VIDEO/AUX jacks can be used to play audio signals
from a video disc player or video cassette recorder.
@ TAPE OUT SELECTOR (TAPE OUT)
This selector is used for recording from another input on the
tape deck(s) connected to the TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 jacks,
for dubbing between two tape decks or for recording an-
other sound source independent of the FUNCTION selector.
tuner ; In this position, the tuner signal is available at
the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 outputjacks regardless
of the position of the FUNCTION selector. This
permits recording the tuner signal on the tape
deck(s) connected to TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2
jacks while using the preamplifier and power
amplifier sections in another mode (listening
to phono, video, 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 tape decks connected
to the TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 jacks.
off : Select this position to prevent the degradation
of sound quality when recording function is
not operated.
copy-1to2 : Select this position to duplicate the tape in the
deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks onto the
tape in the deck connected to the TAPE 2 jacks.
copy-2to1 : Select this position to duplicate the tape in the
deck connected to the TAPE 2 jacks onto the
tape in the deck connected to the TAPE 1 jacks.
@® FUNCTION SELECTOR (FUNCTION)
This selector is used to select a program source other than a
tape.
phono 1 : Select this position to listen to a disc played on
the turntable connected to the PHONO 1 (MM)
jacks.
phono 2 : Select this position to listen to a disc played on
the turntable connected to the PHONO 2
(MM) /(MC) 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 a disc played on
the compact disc player connected to the CD
Jacks.
video/aux : Select this position to listen to the sound from
the video component, the TV tuner or other
component connected to the VIDEO/AUX
jacks.
Each function indicator illuminates in red corresponding to
the setting of the FUNCTION selector.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
@ 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 aminimum level before turning
the power on or changing the sound source to protect the
speakers from being damaged by asudden high level sound.
@® CARTRIDGE SELECTOR (phono 2 cartridge)
This switch selects the gain and input impedance of the
phono 2 input circuitry to mach the type of phono cartridge
used in the turntable connected to the PHONO 2
(MM)/(MC) jacks. Set this switch to the “MM” position when
an MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge is used and to the “MC”
position for an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.
@ 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
preamplifier and power amplifier sections are separated
from each other for their 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.
@ BASS CONTOUR SWITCH (bass contour)
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 filter 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.
@ MUTE SWITCH (mute)
This switch is used to attenuate the signal level by —20dB.
Press this switch to reduce the reproduced sound
temporarily for answering a phone call, tuning to another
station, cuing tape and other purposes. When this switch is
pressed, it illuminates in green, indicating the operation.
CAUTION: Carefully release the MUTE switch from the ON
position so as to prevent sudden booming sound from
speakers.
@ CAPACITANCE TRIM SELECTOR (CAP. TRIM)
This selector is used to select the optimum load capacitance
for the MM cartridge used tn the turntable connected to the
PHONO 1 (MM) or PHONO 2 (MM)/(MC) jacks.

Listening to a Record (Disc)
1.
11.
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
to
the
minimum
level
and
press
the
POWER
switch.
The
POWER
indicator
blinks
as
the
circuit
is
stabilized
and
the
POWER
indicator
lights
up.
_
Set
the
SPEAKER
selector
for
the
desired
speaker
system(s).
_
Set
the
FUNCTION
selector
to
the
“phono
1”
position
when
the
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
1
(MM)
jacks
is
used
and
to
the
“phono
2”
position
for
the
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
2
(MM)
/(MC)
jacks.
The
corresponding
phono
1
or
2
function
indicator
lights
up.
_
Set
the
CARTRIDGE
selector
to
the
“MM”
or
“MC”
position,
depending
upon
the
type
of
cartridge
used
when
a
turntable
connected
to
the
PHONO
2
(MM)/(MC)
jacks
is
used.
The
“MM”
position
is
for
Moving
Magnet
cartridge
and
the
“MC”
position
is
for
Moving
Coil
cartridge.
-~When
an
MM
cartridge
is
used,
set
the
CAP.
TRIM
selector
to
its
optimum
load
capacitance
according
to
the
table
below.
Set
the
TAPE
MONITOR
selector
to
the
“source”
position.
_
Activate
your
turntable
and
place
the
stylus
on
the
record (disc).
_
Turn
the
VOLUME
control
knob
clockwise
to
increase
the sound volume to the desired level.
_
If
the
disc
has
a
large
warp,
press
the
SUBSONIC
filter
switch.
.
Adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
control
knobs
to
obtain
the desired tone.
Activate the BALANCE control knob, BASS TURNOVER,
TREBLE TURNOVER, TONE DEFEAT, BASS CONTOUR,
HIGH
CUT
filter,
MODE
or
MUTE
switch
if
necessary.
NOTE:
If
you
hear
ahum
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.
When
only
one
turntable
is
used,
be
sure
to
insert
the
attached
short-pin
plug
into
the
PHONO
1
(MM)
or
PHONO
2
(MM)/(MC)
jacks
that
is
not
being
used.
Adjusting the Capacitance Trim
Each
cartridge
has
a
specified
load
capacitance
into
which
it
performs
best.
To
determine
the
capacitive
load
on
the
cartridge,
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.
Level
Less
When the CAP. TRIM
is properly adjusted.
Over
10kHz
Frequency
Select the optimum load capacitance for your MM cartridge
of turntable connected to the PHONO 1 (MM) or PHONO 2
(MM)/(MC) jacks by referring to the table below.
Rec. Cartridge Load* CAP. TRIM Position
200pF or less normal
200 — 300pF +100pf
300 — 400pF +200pf
4OOpF or more +300pf
*Consult the phono cartridge owner's manual to find its
recommended capacitive load.
Listening to Broadcasts
1.
2.
oo
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 “tuner” position, and
the tuner function indicator will light up.
. Set the TAPE MONITOR selector to the “source” position.
. Activate the tuner and tune to broadcast frequency.
. When the monaural broadcast is received, press the
MODE switch to the “mono” position.
._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.
. Activate the BALANCE control knob, BASS TURNOVER,
TREBLE TURNOVER, TONE DEFEAT, BASS CONTOUR or
MUTE switch if necessary.
Listening to a Compact Disc
af
2.
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 “CD” position and the
CD function indicator will light up.
. Setthe TAPE MONITOR selector to the “source” position.
. Activate the compact disc player and set the player in the
play 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, BASS CONTOUR,
MODE or MUTE switch if necessary.
Listening to the Video/AUX Input Source
To listen to a video component, TV tuner or other auxiliary
component:
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ats
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 “video/aux” position
and the video/aux function indicator will light up.
. Set the TAPE MONITOR selector to the “source” position.
. Activate the component connected to the VIDEO/AUX
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, BASS CONTOUR,
MODE or MUTE switch if necessary.

Tape Recording
Recording from a program source (FM/AM broadcast,
turntable, compact disc player or components connected to
the VIDEO/AUX jacks) on a tape deck connected to the
TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 jacks:
1. Turn the VOLUME control knob to the minimum level and
press the POWER switch.
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 TAPE OUT selector to the “source” position.
5. Set the 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 according to the
mono program source.
8. Start recording by activating the tape deck(s) connected
to the TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 jacks. The source sound can
be listened to from the speakers or headphone.
9. To monitor the sound being recorded, set the TAPE
MONITOR selector to the “tape 1” or “tape 2” position
according to the tape deck being recorded. The
corresponding tape 1 or 2 monitor indicator lights up,
indicating the monitoring state.
NOTE: Recording onto the tape deck is carried out directly
from the program source without being influenced by the
volume, balance, bass and treble controls, bass and treble
turnovers, tone defeat, bass contour, subsonic, high cut
filter and mute switches of this unit.
Air check can be made while listening to other program
source.
1. Turn the VOLUME control knob to the minimum level and
press the POWER switch.
2. Set the SPEAKER selector for the desired speaker
system(s).
. Set the FUNCTION selector to the “tuner” position.
. Setthe TAPE MONITOR selector to the “source” position.
. Activate the tuner and tune to broadcast frequency.
. Set the TAPE OUT selector to the “tuner” position.
. Start recording by activating the tape deck(s) connected
to the TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 jacks. The broadcast sound
can be listened to from the speakers.
8. Select the desired program source with FUNCTION
selector. The new sound source will be heard from the
speakers.
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OPERATIONS
Tape Playback
1. Turn the VOLUME control knob to the minimum level and
press the POWER switch.
2. Set the SPEAKER selector for the desired speaker
system(s).
3. Set the TAPE OUT selector to the “off” position.
4. Set the TAPE MONITOR selector to the “tape 1” or “tape
2" position corresponding to the tape deck to be played.
The corresponding tape 1 or 2 monitor indicator lights
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, BASS CONTOUR,
HIGH CUT filter, MODE or MUTE switch if necessary.
Tape Dubbing
Two tape decks can be connected to this unit and dubbing
can be done from either tape deck to the other.
Dubbing from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2
1. Turn the VOLUME control knob to the minimum level and
press the POWER switch.
2. Set the SPEAKER selector for the desired speaker
system(s).
3. Set the TAPE OUT selector to the “copy-1 to 2” position.
4. If the program source mode is monaural, press the
MODE switch to the “mono” position.
5. After setting the tape deck 1 connected to the TAPE 1
jacks for playback, and the tape deck 2 connected to the
TAPE 2 jacks for recording, dubbing will begin.
6. To monitor the sound being played, set the TAPE
MONITOR selector to the “tape 1” position. To monitor
the sound being recorded, set the TAPE MONITOR
selector to the “tape 2” position.
Dubbing from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1
1. Set the TAPE OUT selector to the “copy-2 to 1” position.
2. Dubbing will begin by setting the tape deck 2 connected
to the TAPE 2 jacks to playback and the tape deck 1
connected to TAPE 1 jacks to record.
Another program source (phono, tuner, CD, video/AUX) can
be listened to during dubbing, with no effect on the dubbing
quality.
1. Set the TAPE MONITOR selector to the “source” position.
2. Select the desired program source with the FUNCTION
selector.

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 checklist. Also check other related components
such
as
the
tuner,
turntable,
speakers
and
other
electrical
equipment you use with this amplifier.
The POWER indicator does not
light up and no sound is
heard when the POWER switch
is pressed.
eThe power cord is not plugged in.
eThe protection circuit is activated but
the POWER indicator is blinking.
ePlug in the power cord securely.
eWait for about eight seconds until the
circuit is stabilized.
The POWER indicator lights up,
but no sound is heard.
L
eThe TAPE MONITOR selector is in the
“tape 1” or “tape 2” position.
eThe FUNCTION selection was not made
properly.
eThe SPEAKER selector is in the “off’
position.
eThe PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN switch is pressed
to the “separate” position.
eThe speaker wires are disconnected or
broken.
eSet the TAPE MONITOR selector to the
“source” position.
eSet the FUNCTION selector to the proper
position for the desired program source.
eSet the SPEAKER selector to the posi-
tion of your desired speaker system(s).
Release the PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN switch
to the “integrated” position.
eCheck the speaker wires and connect
them correctly.
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,
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eThe connection of a speaker wires are
incorrect or incomplete.
eThe connection wires to other equip-
ment are disconnected.
eThe BALANCE control knob is turned
to either the extreme right or the left
position.
eThe TONE DEFEAT switch is depressed.
eCheck the speaker wires for disconnec-
tion or breaking and reconnect them
correctly.
eCheck the wires for disconnection and
connect them correctly.
eSet the mark on the BALANCE control
knob to the centre position.
eThe left and right speaker wires are
reversed.
eThe left and right wires connected to
other equipment are reversed.
eRepress the TONE DEFEAT switch (but-
ton out).
eCheck the speaker wires and connect
them correctly.
eCheck the wires to other equipment
and connect them correctly.
When playing to a turntable, a
low-pitched noise (“hum” or
“buzz") is heard. —
eThe ground wire of the turntable is
disconnected.
eThe connections of the turntable wires
are incorrect or incomplete.
PHONO jacks of this unit securely.
eMake the ground wire connection cor-
rectly.
i]
elnsert the turntable wires into

TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
level while playing a turntable, and turntable.
an undesireble prolonged
sound (howling) is heard.
When increasing the volume |¢"Howling” is created by the speakers |ePlace the speakers further away from
eToo much low frequency sound is |*Decrease the setting of the BASS
the turntable.
ePlace the turntable on a more solid
surface.
up correctly.
present. control knob and/or turn off the BASS
CONTOUR switch.
eTurn on the SUBSONIC filter switch.
Sound quality ts poor. elnput components have not been set |eCheck the antenna of the tuner, car-
eTone control is not proper.
Warranty and After-sale Service
@Please find the description of our warranty policy
enclosed with this unit.
@ Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place.
@The warranty period is two years from the date of
purchase. Your bill of sale identifies this date. Therefore, itis
important that you also keep the bill of sale for the length of
the warranty period.
@lf this unit does not operate normally, first check this unit
by yourself following the instructions provided in “Trouble-
shooting Checklist” in the manual.
tridge of the turntable, or head of the
tape deck, etc. and make corrections
as needed. ;
eAdjust the BASS and/or TREBLE con-
trol knobs to obtain a desired tone.
@lf a problem persists even though you have done as
suggested in the checklist, consult your authorized Harman
Kardon service station.
@ Repair within the warranty term is made according to the
prescriptions specified in the warranty card. For details,
refer to the warranty card.