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ConTRols anD fUnCTIons

Controls and Functions

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Power Indicator: 

This leD will illuminate 

in amber when the unit is in the standby mode 
to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. 
When the unit is in operation, the indicator will 
turn white.

1

 

System Power Control: 

Press this button 

to turn on the HK 990; press it again to turn the 
unit off (to standby). entering standby also saves 
all setup parameters.

2

 

Speaker 1/2 Selectors: 

Press to select 

speaker pair 1 or 2, or both, or neither (head-
phone output only).

3

 Record Out Selector:

 first press shows the 

record source presently selected in the display. 
Pressing on the the source selectors 

4

 within 

a few seconds after pressing 

3

 changes the 

record source. exit this function by pressing 

3

 

again, or wait for a few seconds until exit takes 
place automatically.

4

 Input Source Selector:

 select input source 

for listening by pressing one of the ”source” but-
tons repeatedly to scroll through all the Inputs 
either forwards or backwards, until the display 
shows the desired source.

5

 Input Setup Button:

 Press this button to 

enter/exit the Input setup Mode. Here you can 
select the physical connection for each source 
(analog/Digital etc.) as well as Gain, bass/Treble 
etc. Refer to the setup section of this manual.

6

 Speaker Setup Selector: 

 Press this but-

ton to enter the speaker setup Menu, where 
you can switch subwoofers on and off, select 
crossover frequency, run automatic speaker setup 
(ezset / eQ) etc. Refer to the setup section of this 
manual.

7

 Up/Down Arrow Buttons: 

 Press to scroll 

through various options for adjustment in a 
menu.

8

 Left/Right Arrow Buttons: 

 Press to 

increase/decrease a parameter or to select 
between parameters after selecting a menu for 
adjustment with the Up/Down arrow buttons.

9

 Level Settings Button: 

 Press to enter/exit 

the balance left/right adjustment for the speakers 
as well as subwoofer level.

A

 Headphone Jack/Setup Microphone 

Input: 

 Plug in headphones if desired. With 

both  ”speaker 1” and ”2” selectors in the off 
 position, output is supplied only to headphones. 
When using the automatic loudspeaker setup 
and calibration system (ezset / eQ), plug the 
microphone in here.

B

 

Volume Control: 

 Turn to raise or lower 

output volume.

C

 

Remote Sensor Window: 

 The sensor 

behind this window receives infrared signals from 
the remote control. aim the remote at this area 
and do not block or cover it unless an external 
remote sensor is installed.

 

Enter Button: 

 Press to select a parameter 

for adjustment and to confirm.

E

 

Main Information Display: 

 This  display 

delivers messages and  status indications to help 
you  operate the amplifier.

Summary of Contents for Kardon HK 990

Page 1: ...HK 990 Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unpl...

Page 3: ...er noise levels and higher Signal to Noise performance RLS IV digital to analog conversion technology with dual conversion using two stereo AD1955 high grade DACs in Dual Mono configuration The HRS link allows Harman Kardon CD players to lock themselves to the external clock of the amplifier for a jitter free connection similar to having the CD playback inside the amplifier Dual differential input...

Page 4: ... etc as well as Gain Bass Treble etc Refer to the Setup section of this manual 6 Speaker Setup Selector Press this But ton to enter the Speaker Setup Menu where you can switch subwoofers on and off select crossover frequency run automatic speaker setup EzSet EQ etc Refer to the Setup section of this manual 7 Up Down Arrow Buttons Press to scroll through various options for adjustment in a menu 8 L...

Page 5: ...ume from the processor NOTE Only use the Processor Input with a device that has its own volume control J CD analog Input jacks You can select either this Input or the Balanced Input as analog Input in the CD Input Setup Mode K Phono Input for record player with Moving Magnet high output and high impedance or High Output Moving Coil cartridge L Phono Input for record player with Moving Coil low out...

Page 6: ...it will not hurt to experiment A second wire may be used to connect your amplifier s REMOTE OUT jack to the Remote Input of another stereo component Continue this process to include additional components if compatible Connecting Speakers 1 For best performance use high quality speaker cables However ordinary copper wire can be used if the gauge meets the following require ments Wire Min Length Dia...

Page 7: ... products with a built in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product removal may not be possible for the user In this case recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery If for any reason it becomes necessary to replace such a battery this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers HK 990 Remote Control functions Please ref...

Page 8: ...ain to re activate sound output and Search Buttons Press one of these buttons to search fast forward or back ward on a CD or Tape You can hear intermittent sounds from the CD while searching Normal playback resumes when you release the button and Skip Buttons Press one of these buttons to move to the next track or to the previous track on a CD or Tape Repeatedly pressing one of the buttons skips m...

Page 9: ...n Devices Switch between Devices Info RDS Info RDS Info RDS Time Time Time Display Display Display Display Display Display Display Band Band FM Mode FM Mode Auto Auto 0 9 Track Select Preset Select Track Select Mem Mem Clear Clear Clear Clear Check Check Check Prog Prog Prog Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Input Setup Input Setup In...

Page 10: ...nput Type Each Input can be configured to the following connections on the rear panel CD Unbalanced Analog Balanced Analog Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Optical 2 HRS Link Digital TUNER Unbalanced Analog Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Optical 2 Digital PHONO Moving Magnet Analog Moving Coil Analog TV Unbalanced Analog Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Optical 1 Optical 2 Digital AUX Unbalanced Analog Coaxial 1 C...

Page 11: ...is placed The setting goes from 40 to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps Save and Exit 4 To save the steps 1 to 3 press Enter after each step EzSet EQ Mode If you want to benefit from the HK 990 s advanced automatic frequency correction and setup system select EzSet EQ Mode The process is described in detail below Setup process The Setup process consists of the following steps Subwoofer 1 ON OFF 1 select ON if...

Page 12: ...c EzSet EQ process several frequency sweeps were made Here is a brief explanation of their use Far Field The first sweeps that occur during step 2 are used to calibrate the speaker system adjust rela tive levels and delay determine the crossover frequency if Manual Crossover Frequency was not selected earlier Also the low frequency response of the speakers is equalized by apply ing a correction cu...

Page 13: ...ital cable its signal is available from the analog recording outputs as well as the digital outputs NOTE The record output signal is taken directly from the program source and is unaffected by the Volume Bass Treble or Balance controls Important Notes Record Source can be selected on the front panel only not from the remote control 3 head cassette decks with monitoring func tion can be connected t...

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