HK 990 Table of Contents safety InstructIons IntroductIon and features front panel controls and functIons rear panel connectIons remote control remote control functIon lIst setup InstructIons Input setup speaker setup ezset/eQ setup level setup operatIng InstructIons listening recording troubleshootIng specIfIcatIons...
+ 4 aaa batteries instructions. • ezset microphone In terms of raw power, the hK 990 is the most muscular amplifier ever to carry the harman Kardon name, more than capable of driving the most demanding loudspeaker power cord •...
With both speaker 1 and speaker 2 selectors in the off position, output is supplied only mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the to headphones. When using the automatic loudspeaker setup and calibration system indicator will turn white.
8 analog output jacks for cd-recorder analog recording. M If your record player has a separate ground wire, attach it here to avoid hum noise. 9 auxiliary input jacks, suitable for analog signals from video games, video recorders, N connect the trigger input (if available) on one or two subwoofers to these trigger on/ etc.
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In jack on the back panel. or, if another stereo component has a built-in infrared remote sensor and a remote out jack, it may be possible to connect this jack to the remote In jack of your amplifier.
Info/RDS Button 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 Numeric the remote-sensor area of the amplifier. also, avoid blocking the line of sight between...
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Kardon) device labeled on the button (“amp,” “cd,” “tuner,” “cdr,” “tape”) that you | ‹ ‹ and › › | (Skip buttons): press one of these buttons to move to the next track or to press. It also switches the remote’s frequencies to control the device indicated on the the previous track on a cd or tape.
–10 (repeating button) –10 folder – (repeating button) folder – rep a-b rep a-b rep a-b random random random This function list shows all functions of the HK 990 and external devices that can be controlled by the HK 990 remote.
Volume buttons on the remote control. please note that set to dsp, eQ 1, eQ 2 or eQ 3). When in this mode, you can adjust the bass and treble if you set the volume too low, the calibration does not function, and setting it from –10 to +10db below 100hz and above 10khz.
“Wrong distance or level, please check and press enter.” If successful, you will go to step 6 if at least one subwoofer is connected, or to step 7 in a pure 2.0 bassQ (eQ1 lf) system.
With the Input setup, you may adjust bass and treble as well as balance if you have not already done this during the setup process. With the eQ preset you can select one, two or three stages of equalization, if you did already perform the ezset / eQ setup automated adjusting process as described above.
Troubleshooting this unit is designed for trouble-free operation. most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. so if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized harman Kardon service center.
10mV/47k ohms (phono – mm) 1mV/100k ohms (phono – mc) overload: 2.8V (tuner/cd) 85mV (phono – mm) 8.5mV (phono – mc) tone control range, bass @ 100hz/treble @ 10khz: ±10db/±10db power supply: ac 120V, 60hz power consumption: 1000W standby power consumption: dimensions (width x height x depth): 17-5/16"...
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Kardon is a trademark of harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the united states and/or other countries. ezset/eQ is a trademark of harman International Industries, Incorporated. thermaltrak is a trademark of semiconductor components Industries, llc.
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