User manual HARMAN KARDON HK590I

[. . . ] Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. [. . . ] You should begin by setting it slightly above the lowest frequency that your main speakers are capable of reproducing. You may safely adjust the crossover frequency later as you listen to different program materials. This control will have no effect if you are using the LineLevel Subwoofer (SUB) Input ¢, or if you have set the High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch · to the OFF position. , Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the SubwooferLevel Control. Turn the control clockwise to increase the HK590I's volume, or counterclockwise to decrease it. / Master Power Switch: Press this rocker switch at the "·" mark to power-on the HK590I subwoofer. The HK590I will then be either in the Standby mode or completely on, depending on the position of the Music-Sense On/Off Switch §. AC Power Cord: Plug this cord into an active, unswitched electrical outlet. The cord should never be plugged into the accessory outlets found on some audio components. 12 8 HK590I AMPLIFIER PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations are for the optimal placement of the loudspeakers, and should be used as a guide. The following HKL Series loudspeakers are video-shielded and may safely be placed near a television or video display: HKB 4, HKB 6, HKTW 6 and HKC. Harman Kardon recommends that you select Model 20. 0 Wall to safely mount your HKB 4 loudspeakers, and Model 30. 0 Wall to safely mount your HKB 6 loudspeakers. DO NOT mount these speakers from the ceiling, as they are not designed for ceiling mounting, and doing so may present a serious danger to personal safety. The customer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware, available through hardware stores, to properly and safely wall-mount the speakers. HKTW 6 Floorstanding Speakers The HKTW 6 speakers are placed directly on the floor. Each speaker is equipped with a rubber foot at each corner to protect hard-surfaced floors, such as wood or ceramic tile. If you are placing the speakers on a carpeted floor, screw the supplied spiked feet into the threaded inserts in the center of each rubber foot to decouple the speaker from the floor for improved performance. HKC Center Channel Speaker The HKC speaker may be placed on a shelf above or below the video display, or on top of the television if there is a sufficient room. Place the supplied rubber pads on the bottom of the speaker, one pad at each corner, to protect your furniture and the speaker. HK590I Powered Subwoofer The HK590I speaker should be placed directly on the floor. Due to its weight, the HK590I should not be placed on a shelf, and it should not be mounted on a wall. Make sure to leave adequate space around the amplifier heatsinks for proper ventilation. [. . . ] Turn everything back on, and determine whether the speaker is still not working, or whether it is working now and the speaker that was working correctly prior to the swap is now not working. If the previously working speaker is now not working while the previously nonworking speaker is now working, then the source of the problem is most likely with your receiver or amplifier, and you should consult the owner's manual for that product for further information. If the same speaker continues not to work correctly, then consult your dealer for further assistance, or, if that is not possible, visit our Web site at www. harmankardon. com for further information. If there is no sound from · Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speaker. [. . . ]