Harman Kardon hk990Vxi - Page 12

hk880Vxi ONLY — Phono (Turntable) Inputs
The PHONO input is designed for moving magnet cartridges
only. If you are using a moving coil cartridge, you will need a
step-up transformer between the cartridge and your Harman
Kardon receiver. Make sure to connect the thin ground lead
from the turntable to the GROUND post on the hk880Vxi.
hk990Vxi ONLY — Phono (Turntable) Inputs
The hk990Vxi has provisions for both moving coil and moving
magnet cartridge inputs.
Make sure to plug turntables with moving magnet cartridges
only into the MM inputs on the hk990Vxi, as the sizeable gain
boost found at the MC inputs will cause volume level problems
and severe distortion.
The MM inputs are rated for cartridges with at least a 2.2mV
output rating.
Make sure to connect the thin ground lead from the turntable to
the GROUND post on the hk990Vxi.
Simply attach patch cords from these input sockets to your
Compact Disc player.
This “loop” allows you to add an external equalizer, dynamic
processor or Surround Sound unit. Connect patch cords from
the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi EXTERNAL PROCESSOR OUT
sockets to the input sockets of the signal processor. Return
the signal with another set of patch cords from the signal
processor’s outputs to the EXTERNAL PROCESSOR IN
on the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi.
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hk880Vxi ONLY — VCR/Tape Audio
The sockets directly below the GROUND connection are for
AUDIO to and from cassette decks/VCR’s. Remember, you
have the option of using these connections for VCR sound,
tape decks or one of each.
VCR/TAPE 1 and VCR/TAPE 2 inputs and outputs (tape
monitor loops) correspond to their opposite sockets on your
tape deck(s) or VCR(s). That is, OUT on the recorder connects
to IN on the receiver.
hk990Vxi ONLY — VCR and Tape Audio
Sets of inputs and outputs are provided for the AUDIO from
two VCR’s and two tape decks. Each of the four groups of
inputs and outputs (tape monitor loops) correspond to their
opposite sockets on your tape deck(s) or VCR(s). That is,
OUT on the recorder deck connects to IN on the hk990Vxi
receiver.
If your VCR has mono sound output, it will have only one
audio output jack instead of both left and right. Use a standard
set of connection cords, but only hook up the red plug to the
single AUDIO OUT socket. Connect the other end to the
RIGHT AUDIO input on the hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi. For sound
from both speakers, make sure to press the MONO button on
teceiver front panel.
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This audio/video input can be used for TV’s with VIDEO
OUT, Laser Disc players, outboard TV or satellite tuners,
CDV players or even some video game systems and home
computers.
The hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi’s VCR video/audio inputs and
outputs correspond to the opposite sockets on your videocas-
sette recorder(s). That is, VIDEO OUT on your VCR connects
to VIDEO IN on one of the receiver’s sets of VCR inputs.
hk880Vxi ONLY — Remember that the VCR 1 and VCR 2 video
inputs/outputs are intended for both VCR and tape use. If you
plug a cassette deck into the VCR/TAPE 1 audio tape loop, the
corresponding VCR video input is inoperative. In that case,
make sure to plug your VCR to VCR/TAPE 2 (audio) and
VCR 2 (video) sockets.
Connect a hook-up cable from the receiver’s MONITOR
OUTPUT to the RCA-type VIDEO INPUT of your TV
monitor/receiver.
The hk880Vxi/hk990Vxi has one switched and one unswitched
120V convenience receptacle. The general rule of thumb is to
use the switched outlets for components which are used each
time you operate your stereo system. These may include any