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INFORMATION

Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your HD 970 has been designed for use with
230-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which it is intended can create
a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the
unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your selling
dealer before plugging the unit into a wall out-
let.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

We do not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or
carpets or place heavy objects on them.
Damaged power cords should be replaced
immediately by an authorized service depot with
cords meeting factory specifications.

Handle The AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the unit for any con-
siderable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open The Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the prod-
uct will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon-
nect it from the AC power source immediately,
and consult an authorized service station.

CAUTION:

The HD 970 uses a laser system. To

prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of
the safety mechanisms provided for your protec-
tion. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To
ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for
future use. Should the unit require maintenance
or repair, please contact your local 
Harman Kardon service station. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.

Installation Location

To assure proper operation, and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on
a firm and level surface. When placing the unit
on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the weight of
the product.

Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventilation.
If this product will be installed in a cabinet or
other enclosed area, make certain that there is
sufficient air movement within the cabinet.

Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.

Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.

Avoid moist or humid locations.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thin-
ner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may dam-
age the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.

Moving The Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other compo-
nents, and make certain that you disconnect the
unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-
tect your new HD 970 during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton down to a more two-
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard
inserts may be stored in the same manner.
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in a
plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and other
sections of the shipping protection are
recyclable. Please respect the environment and
discard those materials at a local recycling
center.

Summary of Contents for HD 970

Page 1: ...HD 970 CD Player OWNER S MANUAL HD 970 Play Display SKip Search Stop Pause Power for the Digital Revolution ...

Page 2: ...ntrols and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE bold type indicates a message in the front panel information display 1 number in a square indicates a specific front panel control a number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote number in a circle i...

Page 3: ...range and shifted noise to an absolute non audible frequency range with very high jitter rejection The result is an astonishing common signal format of 24 bits at a sampling frequency of 384 kHz This 24 bits 384 kHz signal format allows Harman Kardon engineers to take a minimalist approach to the subsequent analog filtering without paying any penalty in the form of the aliasing errors and artifact...

Page 4: ...To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area ma...

Page 5: ...formation 7 Skip Search Previous Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD disc Keep the button pressed to search backwards at one of the available speeds 8 Skip Search Next Press to move forward through the music tracks on a CD Keep the button pressed to search forwards at one of the available speeds 9 Dimmer Press this button to reduce the brightness of the Information ...

Page 6: ...rdon product This will enable the remote control system to operate even when the front panel Remote Sensor 3 is blocked It will also allow use of the CD player with optional external control systems Remote Control Output Connect this jack to the input of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled device to have the remote sensor on the CD player pro vide signals to other products AC Power ...

Page 7: ... Numeric Controls Program Button Clear Button Repeat Button Repeat A B Button Skip Buttons Search Buttons Play Pause Button Stop Button 10 10 Buttons Random Button Time Button Check Button Open Close Button Display Button Folder Buttons Source Button Info Button Remote Control Functions ...

Page 8: ... but tons to search forward or backwards through a disc to locate a particular por tion of the selection being played Holding the buttons pressed for some seconds will increase the search speed see page 12 9 Play Pause Button Press this button to start the playback of a CD If the CD drawer is open pressing this button will automatically close the drawer Press this button once during playback to mo...

Page 9: ... side up Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the cover and gently slide the cover towards you in the direction of the arrow Insert the batteries inside the compartment being careful to follow the and polarity indications at the bottom of the compartment Replace the cover by placing it on the remote and sliding it back towards the top of the remote NOTE When replacing batteries always replace bo...

Page 10: ...he unit is turned off to Standby press ing the Play button 4 9 on the front or on the remote will automatically turn on the CD player and start playback To load or change a disc open the disc drawer by pressing the Open Close button 3 F Place a disc in the tray following the instructions shown above Pressing the Open Close button once a disc has been carefully seated will close the disc drawer whi...

Page 11: ...show the total running time of a CD after the disc is first put in the unit When the disc is played the dis play will show the running time of a track in play Each time the track changes the time dis play will reset to and begin to increase again as the new track plays To view the time remaining on an individual track press the Time button D on the remote once The display will now show the time le...

Page 12: ...ectory and pressing the Folder button H will start playback of the first folder in this directory Pressing the Folder button H again will start playback of the second fold er in the directory Continue pressing the Folder button H until the last folder in the directo ry has been played At this time pressing the Folder button H will start playing the next directory Note that the Folder buttons do no...

Page 13: ...ack number starts blinking this will take 1 second the appropriate program step number shown at the left side is not programmed yet now you can change the track number with the Skip buttons 7 8 7 or the Numeric but tons 2 as described above and add it to the program list by pressing the Program button 3 Pressing the Stop button 6 A twice will return to normal mode and the PROGRAM indi cator will g...

Page 14: ...lay first locate the point on the disc where you wish to begin the repeated section At that point press the Repeat A B button 6 The REPEAT indicators will light in the Information Display and an A indicator to show that the program process has started Let the disc continue to play or press the Search button 7 8 8 or Skip fl button 7 8 7 on the front or remote until you have reached the end of the s...

Page 15: ...n AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Turn on Power Switch Install fresh batteries observing polarity indications Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor or connect a remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the rear panel Reload disc with label side facing up Make certain connections are secure and made to the correct e g CD input Select CD source on receiver or preamp Try another d...

Page 16: ...230V 50 Hz Power Consumption 10 Watts On Dimensions Height 63mm Width 440mm Depth 332mm Weight 4 6 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and connection jacks Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a registered trademark and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark of Harman Kardon Inc Technical...

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