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Harman Kardon 50

Harman Kardon 50
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Harman Kardon 50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHarman Kardon
Model50
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty and Service Policy

Policy

We warrant this receiver to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.

Exceptions

This warranty does not include any obligation as to: a) repair or replacement of the accessory wooden enclosure...

Registration

To obtain service under the terms of this policy, it is necessary for you to retain your ORIGINAL BILL of SALE.

Service

HARMAN/KARDON has a special customer service division to answer all questions pertinent to the installation and operation of your unit.

Installation and Setup

Ventilation

Although your new receiver rarely develops high heat, It is recommended that you leave the back of the cabinet open.

Power Requirements

Connect the AC line cord to any outlet furnishing 117 volts, 60 Hz AC current.

Fusing

A fuse is a safety device used to protect the receiver against possible damage due to overload or short circuits.

Speaker Placement

Placement of the back speakers will vary with your room size, seating arrangement and acoustics.

Connecting the Speakers

Use any type of wire to connect your speakers to your receiver. However, it should be pointed out that the heavier the wire, the lower the loss of power.

Quadriphonic Operation

Connecting Quad Speakers

Connect one length of lamp cord to the LEFT FRONT speaker.

Stereo Operation

Connecting Stereo Speakers

Connect one length of lamp cord to the LEFT FRONT speaker.

Speaker Phasing and Mode Settings

Speaker Phasing

The speakers in a stereo or quadriphonic music system must all work in unison, pushing or pulling the air in the same direction.

Stereo Mode Setup

After connecting your speakers, place the receiver in the MONO mode of operation and the BALANCE CONTROL to the exact center of its rotation.

4-CH Mode Setup

After all speakers have been connected, place the 50+ in the MONO mode of operation. Set the FRONT VOLUME CONTROL to a normal level...

Rear Panel Switch

The 50+ receiver is shipped with the STEREO/4-CH switch in the 4-CH mode.

Record Player Connections

Connecting Magnetic Pickup Player

Connect both leads from your stereo record player to the LEFT and RIGHT PHONO input receptacles located on the rear panel.

Tape Recorder Connections

4-CH Tape Recorder

Connect the two (LEFT and RIGHT FRONT) tape recorder output cables to either the LEFT and RIGHT FRONT DISCRETE PHONO/AUX receptacles...

Stereo Tape Recorder

Connect the two (LEFT and RIGHT) tape recorder output cables to either the LEFT and RIGHT FRONT DISCRETE PHONO/AUX receptacles...

Other Input Connections

RCA Discrete Discs

Refer to Fig. 6 and the instructions in Operating Procedures section under Function Switch Phono Discrete/Aux position.

FM Antenna

Due to the exceptionally high sensitivity of your receiver, a 48" wire is sufficient for all but the most difficult locations.

AM Antenna

The AM loopstick fastened to the rear of your receiver comprises all the antenna usually required for normal signal areas.

Operating Procedures

Tuning and Source Selection

The station tuning knob is located on the upper right hand section of the dial glass. This switch selects the desired program source...

Volume and Balance Controls

The volume control is divided into two sections. The outer knob controls front volume. The inner knob controls the back volume.

Tone Controls

These controls are employed to set the tonal balance of your stereo or 4-CH system.

Operating Procedures

Special Function Switches

SQ Matrix Switch, Tape Monitor Switch, Mode Switch, Speaker Switch, Power Switch.

Accessory and Tuning Aids

Headphone receptacles, Tuning Meter, Stereo FM indicator, Dial Scale.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Hum and Noise

In any high fidelity installation, hum may be caused by the interconnection of a record player, tuner and amplifier...

Service Information

If this instrument should not perform properly during the first two (2) years after date of purchase, contact the factory for instructions.

Maintenance

If it is necessary to clean the dial glass or plastic insert on your escutcheon, it is recommended that you use an anti-static cleaning fluid...

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