User manual HARMAN KARDON HK10

[. . . ] WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Back to Contents Page file:///D|/hk595/safety. htm11/16/2004 3:47:00 AM Introduction Back to Contents Page Introduction: Harman/Kardon HK-595 Speaker System The Harman/Kardon HK-595 is the latest computer audio innovation from Harman/Kardon, a long time leader in the manufacture of high-end component and computer audio systems. Harman/Kardon's years of experience in designing award-winning audio systems enables us to design a PC audio solution that provides playback of four channel audio, including a digital audio connection to enhance audio performance. We also provide a simple approach to controlling operating modes and a form factor that provides wide bandwidth and spectrally true audio without consuming excessive desk space. VMAx, a Harman International audio image-processing algorithm is used to re-create a four speaker sound field from two speakers. [. . . ] This control will be adjusted most, thus for convenience you will not be required to toggle through the modes in order to select, then adjust the volume. The Harman/Kardon HK-595 will remember the settings when waking up from a power down. The system will store settings so that when the speaker is turned back on, the system will restore the last set of control settings. Restoring Default Settings The default mode settings are permanently stored in your speaker system. Pushing and holding the mode button continuously for three seconds will automatically restore the default system mode settings. F/X Control The Tone and effects level control sets the level for the selected tone or effects feature. A ring of seven LED's around the control indicate the setting of the selected active tone or effects control feature. This rotary encoder is free spinning; that is, it can be turned infinitely in one or the other direction. However, full range on this control only requires 360 degrees or file:///D|/hk595/Usage. htm (1 of 3)11/16/2004 3:47:17 AM Usage less for all controls. No changes will be made to the mode setting if you turn beyond 360 degrees. Vol-To increase or decrease the speaker volume, press the Mode button until the LED below Vol is lit. Then turn the F/X control knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Treb-To increase or decrease the treble level, press the Mode button until the LED below Treb is lit. If the tone is heard from all speakers, your HK-595 speaker system is working correctly. If not, see the troubleshooting section for detailed troubleshooting techniques. Back to Contents Page file:///D|/hk595/Usage. htm (3 of 3)11/16/2004 3:47:17 AM Setup Back to Contents Page Setup: Harman/Kardon HK-595 Speaker System Unpacking the speakers · Connecting the speakers to your multichannel sound card · Connecting the speakers to your stereo sound card · Placement of speakers Unpacking the speakers Carefully open the box containing the HK-595 speaker system and identify all components: q q q q q Control/Right Satellite speaker Auxiliary/Left Satellite speaker Sub-woofer Input cables Power cable Connect the speaker system as shown in the diagrams below. Once the speaker system is properly connected, turn on the power switch located on the subwoofer. Please refer to the system setup placemat for help in determining whether your sound card is stereo or multi-channel. file:///D|/hk595/setup. htm (1 of 5)11/16/2004 3:47:30 AM Setup multichannel connection file:///D|/hk595/setup. htm (2 of 5)11/16/2004 3:47:30 AM Setup stereo connection file:///D|/hk595/setup. htm (3 of 5)11/16/2004 3:47:30 AM Setup Placement of speakers All stereo information is heard from the satellite and control speakers. The satellites are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to a computer monitor without distorting the image. For optimal stereo imaging, the satellites should be separated by a distance equal to your distance away from the satellites. The subwoofer's sound is non-directional, therefore, does not have to be placed in any particular relationship to the satellites. Placing the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or corner provides maximum bass. If the subwoofer is placed too close to a computer monitor it can cause vibration on the monitor screen. file:///D|/hk595/setup. htm (4 of 5)11/16/2004 3:47:30 AM Setup Back to Contents Page file:///D|/hk595/setup. htm (5 of 5)11/16/2004 3:47:30 AM Troubleshooting Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Harman/Kardon HK-595 Speaker System Troubleshooting · Getting Help Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION NOTE No sound from Speakers No power to unit. Make sure wall power outlet or power strip has power. Make sure all switches for outlet/power strip are on and that all switches for speaker system are on. Try substituting a different power cord; use the power cord that came with your computer system as a temporary substitute. [. . . ] Make sure that all signal cables are inserted snugly into receptacles. file:///D|/hk595/trouble. htm (2 of 4)11/16/2004 3:47:40 AM Troubleshooting Distortion (static, crackling or hissing sounds) Noise may be caused by interference from the monitor. Turn monitor off to see if noise is eliminated. Move speaker cables farther away from monitor. Speaker is being overdrive by an amplified audio source. Ensure that the speaker is connected to the appropriate receptacle. Make sure that all signal cables are inserted snugly into receptacles. Check speakers with another audio source, such as a portable CD player. [. . . ]