PA 2000 Bridgeable Multichannel Amplifier Introduction Safety Information Unpacking and Installation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Rear Panel Connections Installation and Configuration Channel Configuration and Speaker Connections Speaker Wire Connections Audio Signal Connections Operation Service Information Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications...
Along with power and performance, the PA 2000 provides the flexibility for a variety of applications. In the four-channel/two-pair out- put mode, the input is routed to two pairs of speakers for use with AV receivers equipped with multiroom capability.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your new Harman Kardon PA 2000 amplifier has been factory-configured for use with 120- volt AC line current. Connecting the amplifier to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the amplifier.
1 Power Switch 2 Power Indicators 1 Power Switch: Press this switch to turn the PA 2000 on for manual operation when the Power Control Mode Switch £ for one or both channel pairs is in the ON position, or to place it in the Standby mode when the Power Control Mode Switch £...
™ Output Jacks: These jacks provide a parallel feed of the input signal. In systems where more than one PA 2000 is used, they may be connected to the Input Jacks of the additional amplifier. £ Power Control Mode Switch: (One for...
Remote Turn-On From an External Device Using the Low-Voltage Trigger To configure the PA 2000 so that either or both of the channel pairs turn on automatically in response to a low-voltage trigger signal, follow these steps: 1.
To ensure that the high-quality signals pro- duced by your PA 2000 are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we recommend that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-...
In that type of installation, the input feed to the PA 2000 may be daisy-chained to an additional amplifier by connecting the audio Output Jacks ™ on the PA 2000 to the input jacks on a second PA 2000 or another amplifier. When making connections with the RCA-type...
£ are set in the middle, in the “AC/DC TRIGGER” position, the Power Switch 1 should be pressed in to place the PA 2000 in the Standby mode. The unit will now turn on automatically when a low-voltage signal is present at the Trigger Jack §.
Under some conditions, such as a shorted speaker wire, DC voltage on an input connec- tion or thermal overload, the Harman Kardon PA 2000 will place itself in a Protect mode to prevent damage to the amplifier. When this happens, the Protect Indicator 4 will light.
Troubleshooting Guide The items listed below are a brief guide to minor problems that may arise with audio equipment such as the PA 2000. Before taking a unit in for service, you should check to see whether any of these hints solve the problem. If these solutions do not rectify the problem or if the problem recurs, contact your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon service depot for assistance.
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