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Harman Kardon FESTIVAL 60 - User Manual

Harman Kardon FESTIVAL 60
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80
60
festival
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Owners Guide
Guide du propriétaire
Guía del propietario
For more information and your nearest
Harman Kardon dealer please call 800-422-8027.
Harman Kardon
250 Crossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
A Harman International Company
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. "Dolby," the double-D symbol , and "Pro Logic"
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
© 1998 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
FEST60/80-OM-1
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Summary

Owners Guide

Harman;Kardon Branding

Displays the brand name and logo for the audio system.

Important Safeguards

General Usage Precautions

Follow operating instructions, retain them, heed warnings, and handle unit with care for safe use.

Environmental & Installation Safety

Avoid water, ensure ventilation, protect from heat/sunlight, and choose safe installation locations.

Electrical Safety & Protection

Address grounding, power cords, voltage compliance, and prevent electrical hazards.

Servicing & Damage Guidelines

Refer servicing to qualified personnel and use specified replacement parts for safety.

Safety Information

Line Voltage and Cord Safety

Verify correct line voltage and handle power cords gently; avoid extension cords.

Installation and Cleaning Guidelines

Choose safe installation locations, ensure ventilation, and clean with soft cloths.

Product Use and General Warnings

Do not open cabinet, disconnect before moving, and ground antenna systems.

FCC Compliance Notes

Equipment tested for FCC limits; potential interference and user correction measures.

Quickstart Guide

Safety First

Read the safety instructions on pages 2 and 3 before proceeding with setup.

Unpack and Stack Components

Carefully unpack system components and stack them as visually indicated.

Product Overview Front

Front Panel Controls

Details buttons for source selection, sound, clock, power, and CD drawer operation.

Indicators and Ports

Describes the power indicator status and the location of the headphone jack.

Remote Control Operation

Remote Functions Overview

Explains remote controls, battery requirements, and operational range.

Remote Control Buttons

Details buttons for power, sleep, source, selection, volume, play, and surround functions.

Connect Components

Electronics Connections

Connect ribbon wire, antenna, and power cord to the controller unit as instructed.

Speaker Connections

Connect satellite, bookshelf, and subwoofer speakers to the amplifier or subwoofer.

Optional Connections

Connect external audio/video sources, recorders, or IR extension.

Connector Summary

Lists all available connectors including ribbon wire, speaker wire, and antenna.

Press Power

System Overview After Power On

The guide proceeds to cover system features after the power button is pressed.

Tuner Operation

Source Selection and Controls

Select Tuner source and use Option/Selector buttons for band, seek, and presets.

Tuner Play Controls

Use Seek and Tune buttons to find stations, manage RDS data, and tune frequencies.

RDS Information and Remote Use

Displays RDS data and describes remote tuner functions for station selection.

CD Changer Operation

Source Selection and Controls

Select CD source and use Option/Selector buttons for loading, sequencing, and playback.

CD Changer Functions

Details open/close operation, play controls, and remote CD functions.

Aux Input Operation

Source Selection and Connections

Select Aux source and connect external audio/video devices to specific jacks.

Auxiliary Input;Output Details

Explains connections for audio, video, R/L stereo jack, and recording outputs.

Clock Functions

Setting Time and Wake;Sleep

Set the correct time of day and configure wake-up to music or sleep timer.

Time Standard and Display Options

Select 12/24 hour time format and control clock display settings.

Speaker Placement Guide

Festival 80 Surround Setup

Position front, surround speakers, and subwoofer for optimal surround effect.

Festival 60 Stereo Setup

Position left and right speakers for optimal stereo sound quality.

Speaker Polarity and Connections

Connect speakers ensuring correct polarity (red/+ and black/- terminals).

Bass and Treble Controls

Tone Adjustment Features

Adjust Bass and Treble levels to customize sound quality for the entire system.

Bass Plus Functionality

Engage Bass Plus to boost bass output, especially noticeable at low volumes.

Balance Control

Speaker Output Shifting

Shift sound balance between left and right speakers to equalize perceived volume.

Returning Balance to Center

Press the illuminated center button to reset the balance.

Surround Sound Setup

Speaker Activation and Modes

Activate rear/center speakers, use test tone for setup, and manage phantom center.

Speaker Level Adjustment

Adjust reference and other speaker levels using the test tone feature.

Remote Surround Functions

Utilize remote control for surround setup while seated for personalized customization.

Surround Sound Operation

Surround Mode Selection

Choose between Movie, Music, Hall modes or turn Surround sound off.

Center Speaker Loudness Control

Adjust center speaker loudness (norm/boost) for enhanced dialogue clarity.

Wrap Feature for Spaciousness

Control sound spaciousness by adjusting the 'wrap' effect around the listening area.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Sound Problems

Address issues with no power, no sound, or muted audio output.

Surround and Video;Audio Sync Issues

Resolve problems with Dolby Surround, video/sound sync, and channel output.

Tuner and Interference Problems

Troubleshoot tuner interference, distortion, buzzing, and reception issues.

Remote Control and Interference

Resolve remote control unresponsiveness and general interference.

Product Specifications

Amplifier and Tuner Specifications

Details power output, frequency response, sensitivity, and other technical parameters.

CD Changer and Controller Specs

Provides specifications for the CD changer, controller input/output, and performance.

Speaker and Subwoofer Specifications

Lists driver types, crossover frequencies, impedance, and physical dimensions.

Harman Kardon FESTIVAL 60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHarman Kardon
ModelFESTIVAL 60
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

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