HK 980 Integrated Amplifier - Harman Kardon

HK 980 Integrated AmplifierOWNER’S MANUALENGLISH

Table of Contents3 Introduction4 Connections5 Controls and Functions6 Remote Control7 Operating Instructions7 Troubleshooting8 SpecificationsDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe, Harman Consumer Group International2, route de ToursF-72500 Château-du-LoirFrancedeclare in own responsibility, that theproduct described in this owners manual isin compliance with technical standards:EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003EN 61000-3-2:2000EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001EN 60065:2002Jurjen AmsterdamHarman Consumer Group International12/072 TABLE OF CONTENTS

IntroductionCongratulations on your choice of theHarman Kardon HK 980 Integrated Amplifier.In order to obtain the best performance fromthis integrated amplifier, please be sure to readthis owner's manual and use your integratedamplifier only in accordance with its instructions.The special features of this unit include:HCC(High Instantaneous Current Capability)The amplifier sections react rapidly to musicaltransients, providing the instantaneous currentnecessary to precisely drive and control nearlyany loudspeaker system.Ultrawide BandwidthThe bandwidth of this unit is exceptionally wideand is independent of negative feedback. Thisimproves transient accuracy and phase linearity.Low Negative FeedbackThis unit has been designed to have low distortionand wide bandwidth without high negativefeedback. This further improves its dynamicaccuracy.Discrete Component CircuitryIn order to achieve the above goals, all discreteelectronic circuitry has been employed. Noavailable integrated circuits could provide thishigh level of performance.Sophisticated ElectronicProtection CircuitryHarman Kardon's unique protection circuitryguards the amplifier from short circuit ordamaged speakers and wires, without impairingsound quality by the use of current limiting oroutput relays.General instructionsAlways Use at 230V ACThis unit is designed for operation with 230V AC.Use only domestic AC outlets. Connecting theunit to an outlet supplying a higher voltage maycreate a fire hazard.Handle the Power Cord GentlyDo not disconnect the plug from the AC outletby pulling the cord; always pull the plug itself.Pulling the cord may damage it. If you do notintend to use your unit for any considerablelength of time, turn the unit off completely bytaking the power cord out of the AC wall outlet.Do not place furniture or other heavy objects onthe cord, and try to avoid dropping heavyobjects on it. Also do not tie a knot in the powercord. Not only may the cord be damaged, it canalso cause a short circuit with a consequent firehazard.Place of installationPlace the unit on a firm and level surface.Avoid installing your unit under the followingconditions:■ Moist or humid places.■ Places exposed to direct sunlight orclose to heating equipment.■ Extremely cold locations.■ Places subject to excessive vibrationor dust.■ Poorly ventilated places.Provide sufficient ventilation, do not blockventilation openings.Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the topsurface of the unit by placing objects on them.Otherwise, the temperature inside the unit mayrise, possibly affecting its long-term reliability.To ensure sufficient ventilation, the productshould be placed in an open area with free airflow.Do not place a CD player or other equipmenton top of the amplifier.Do not expose the amplifier to dripping orsplashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids,such as vases, on or near the amplifier.Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be sure to pull out thepower cord from the AC outlet and disconnectthe interconnection cords with other units.Do Not Open the CabinetTo prevent shock hazard, do not tamper withinternal components for inspection or maintenance.Harman Kardon does not guaranteeagainst performance degradation resulting fromany modification. If water, a hairpin or wire accidentallyenters the unit, immediately pull theplug from the AC outlet to prevent shock andconsult an authorized Harman Kardon servicestation. If you use the unit under this condition,it may cause a fire shock hazard.CleaningIf the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth.If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampenedwith mild soapy water and then with a dry cloth.Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or other volatileagents, and avoid spraying an insecticidenear the unit.Warning SignsIf you detect an abnormal smell or smoke,immediately turn the amplifier off and unplugthe power cord. Contact your dealer or nearestHarman Kardon service center.PackagingSave all packing material. It is essential forshipping, should you move, or in the event theunit ever needs repair.ENGLISHINTRODUCTION 3

ConnectionsSpeaker System 1Right channelRecord Player Cassette Tape Deck CD RecorderSpeaker System 1Left channelTo walloutletRight channelSpeaker System 2Left channelSpeaker System 2External Power AmpVideo Player 2Video Player 1TunerCompact Disc PlayerConnecting Other Components1. Make sure your amplifier and other componentsare turned off.2. Connect each component's Output/Play jacksto the corresponding Input jacks on the backof your amplifier and, if available, the component’sInput/Record jacks to the Output jacksof the HK 980. Use the white, black or grayplugs to connect Left channel jacks; use thered plugs for Right channel jacks.3. A record player with MM cartridge must beconnected to the Phono Input jacks and aseparate ground wire to the ground terminalscrew above.Wired Remote ControlTo control your amplifier with an external infraredremote sensor, connect the wire from theremote sensor to the REMOTE IN jack on theback panel. Or, if another stereo component hasa built-in infrared remote sensor and a RemoteOutput jack, it may be possible to connect thisjack to the REMOTE IN jack of your amplifier. AllHarman Kardon products with »Remote In« and»Remote Out« jacks are com pa tible with oneanother, except for the Citation 22, 24 and 25.Other manu fac turers' remote sensors and componentsmay not be compatible, but it will nothurt to experiment. A second wire may be usedto connect your amplifier's REMOTE OUT jack tothe Remote Input of another stereo component.Continue this process to include additionalcomponents (if compatible).Connecting Speakers1. For best performance, use high quality speakercables. However, ordinary copper wire can beused if the gauge meets the following requirements:WireMin.LengthDiameterUp to 2.5 meter 1 mmUp to 4 meter 1.25 mmUp to 6 meter 1.6 mmAbove 6 meter 2-2.5 mm2. Avoid rolling excess wire with or near signalinterconnects.External Power AmplifiersFor applications where higher power is desired,connect the Pre-Out Jacks to the Main In Jacksof an external power amplifier.IMPORTANT: When connecting two pairs ofspeakers, determine the impedance of each pairby looking on the back of the speakers, in yourowner's manual, or by contacting your dealer ormanufacturer.You can listen to two pairs of speakers atthe same time ONLY if the impedance ofEACH speaker is NOT LESS THAN 8 Ohms.WARNING: Do not play sets of speakerssimultaneously except as recommended above.Amplifier may overheat.AC PowerPlug the cord into a 230 VAC wall socket.Power indicator will light up to indicate powerON. To completely disconnect the power input,the main plug must be disconnected from themains.4 CONNECTIONS

Operating InstructionsListening to your CD player, tapedeck, tuner or other source1. Turn Volume control to minimum level andpress the flat Power switch to turn on theamplifier. The power indicator lights blue andthe protection circuitry checks for short circuitor other problems for a few seconds beforesound output.2. Press ”Speaker 1” to hear loudspeakersconnected to the rear Speakers 1 terminals.Press ”Speaker 2” to hear loudspeakersconnected to the rear Speakers 2 terminals.Press both to hear both speaker pairs at once.To listen to headphones only, press to turn offany active speaker pair.3. Select desired source for listening by pressingthe front panel Source up or down repeatedlyuntil the name of the source is shown in theMain Information Display or by pressing thedesired Source button on the remote control.4. Begin playing the desired source.5. Adjust the Volume control to the desired level.6. Adjust Bass, Treble and Balance controls asdesired (the Source Direct function must beturned off). To adjust the bass level, press theMode Button twice so that the Main InformationDisplay shows BASS 0dB. By turningthe Volume Button to the right, the bass levelwill increase, turning the Volume Button leftwill decrease the bass level.Once the desired bass level has been set, pressthe Mode Button to set the requested level forthe treble. The Main Information Display willshow TREBLE 0dB. By turning the VolumeButton to the right, the treble level will increase,turning the Volume Button left will decrease thetreble level.Once the desired treble level has been set, pressthe Mode Button to set the requested level forthe balance. The Main Information Display willshow BALANCE 0. By turning the VolumeButton to the right, the balance will move to theright speaker, turning the Volume Button left willmove the balance to the left speaker.Press the Mode Button again to return the thenormal volume indication.7. Press ”Source Direct” until the the Main InformationDisplay shows DIRECT ON tobypass the tone control to ensure purestsound performance. Press again to turn thebypass function off and to make the tone andbalance controls function again.Making a recordingYou may record any source to tape or to CD-R orto both simultaneously. You may also connect asecond tape deck to the CDR inputs and outputsto record from tape to tape (in either direction).To select the desired source for recording (thiscan be a different source than the one beinglistened to), press the Record Source Selector upor down button on the front panel repeatedlyuntil the indicator for the name of the source tobe recorded is shown in the Main InformationDisplay.NOTE: The record output signal is taken directlyfrom the program source and is unaffected bythe Volume, Bass, Treble or Balance controls.Important Notes:• The functions ”Source Direct” and ”RecordSource” can be selected on the front panelonly, not from the remote control.• 3-head cassette decks with monitoring functioncan be connected to ”Tape” or ”CDR”connectors too, but their monitoring functioncannot be used.ENGLISHTroubleshootingThis 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 apossible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center.If the problem is...Make sure that...No lights illuminate when power cord is plugged into AC outlet. • The unit is plugged into a live outlet.No sound is heard.• Speaker switches corresponding to the desired speakers are pressed.• Correct source button has been pressed.• Volume is turned up.• Speaker wires are connected properly.• Hook-up wires to source component are connected properly.Sound is not heard from the speaker system on one side.• The speaker wires and connection wires are connected correctly.• Set the balance setting to 0When listening to stereo sound, the left and right sounds are reversed. • The speaker wires are connected correctly.• The wires between components are connected correctly.Intermittent or continuous buzzing or hissing.• The unit is away from fluorescent lights, TV, motors and other electrical appliances.The remote control and front panel controls don't appear to work. • Disconnect the AC line cord from the wall socket, wait 5 minutes and then re-connect it.Humming noise when listening to LP• Ground wire from record player has been connected to ground terminal on amplifier.• Cable from record player is away from power cords and speaker cables.Howl or ringing when listening to LP.• Record player is not to close to speakers.• Record player is on stable surface.Low sound level when listening to LP.• Cable from record player is connected to the Phono jacks.• The phono cartridge is MM, not MC.OPERATING / TROUBLESHOOTING 7

SpecificationsNOMINALContinuous Average Power Per Channel (FTC) 8 Ohms: 80 Watts@