HK 970 Integrated Amplifier OWNER’S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution®
Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Connections DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5 Controls and Functions 6 Remote Control 7 Operating Instructions 7 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications We, Harman Consumer Group International 2, route de Tours F-72500 Château-du-Loir France declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owners manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003 EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 EN 60065:2002 Jurjen Amsterd
Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Harman Kardon HK 970 Integrated Amplifier. In order to obtain the best performance from this integrated amplifier, please be sure to read this owner's manual and use your integrated amplifier only in accordance with its instructions.
Connections Speaker System 1 Right channel CD Recorder Cassette Tape Deck Record Player Speaker System 1 Left channel To wall outlet Right channel Speaker System 2 Left channel Speaker System 2 External Power Amp Video Player 2 Connecting Other Components 1. Make sure your amplifier and other components are turned off. 2.
Controls and Functions 1 2 3 1 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 blue. 2 System Power Control: Press this button to turn on the HK 970; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator 1 next to the switch will turn blue when the unit is on.
Remote Control Independent Remote Control The system remote of the HK 970 can control the amplifier and compatible Tuners, CD Players and CD Recorders. The remote In jack of units without an integrated IR receiver must be connected to the amplifier's remote control output jack so that the system remote control can operate them. The Function Table below will show all functions of the HK 970 and external devices that can be controlled by the HK 970 remote.
Operating Instructions Listening to your CD player, tape deck, tuner or other source 1. Turn Volume control to minimum level and press the flat Power switch to turn on the amplifier. The power indicator lights blue and the protection circuitry checks for short circuit or other problems for a few seconds before sound output. 2. Press ”Speaker 1” to hear loudspeakers connected to the rear Speakers 1 terminals. Press ”Speaker 2” to hear loudspeakers connected to the rear Speakers 2 terminals.
Specifications Continuous Average Power Per Channel (FTC) 20 Hz – 20 kHz, both channels driven 8 Ohms: 4 Ohms: NOMINAL 80 Watts@<0.09%THD 120 Watts@<0.
