HK 990 Integrated amplifier Owner’s Manual
HK 990 2 Table of Contents safety Instructions 3 introduction and Features 4 front panel controls and functions 5 rear panel connections 6 remote control 8 remote control function list 10 setup instructions 11 Input Setup 11 Speaker Setup 12 EzSet/EQ Setup 12 Level Setup 13 Operating instructions 14 Listening 14 Recording 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16
HK 990 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
HK 990 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Harman Kardon® HK 990 Integrated Amplifier. Accessory List 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.
HK 990 Controls and Functions % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $ 8 9 # @ ) ! 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 white. With both Speaker 1 and Speaker 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.
HK 990 Connections �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 0 Right Speaker output, System 2. 1 Right Speaker output, System 1. 2 RS-232 connector for possible future PC update, plus Update switch. 3 Input jacks for one or two subwoofer signals from external surround processor. 4 Output jacks for two subwoofers. 5 Digital Coaxial output jack for digital recording. Also permits digital recording of analog sources. 6 Preamplifier output jacks.
HK 990 Connections Connecting Other Components 1. Make sure your amplifier and other components are turned off. 2. Connect each component’s output/play jacks to the corresponding input jacks on the back of your amplifier and, if available, the component’s input/record jacks to the output jacks of the HK 990. Use the white, black or gray plugs to connect Left-channel jacks; use the red plugs for Right-channel jacks.
HK 990 Remote Control Independent Remote Control The system remote of the HK 990 can control the amplifier, 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.
HK 990 Remote Control HK 990 Remote Control Functions Select: When listening to a tuner, press this button to alternate between Auto Tune, Manual Tune or Preset Tune. Device On/Off: Press these two buttons to switch on and off a (Harman Kardon) device selected with the Mode button or selected by pressing its System On source button (in both cases, the System On device button lights up). Pause: When playing a CD, press this button to pause the disc momentarily. Press again to resume play.
HK 990 Remote Function List Button name HK 990 CD player Tuner CDR Tape TV, Processor, Phono, Aux Device On (Selected device) On On On On On - Device Off (Selected device) Off Off Off Off Off - System Off (All devices off) Off Off Off Off Off Off Amp Amp select Amp select Amp select Amp select Amp select Amp select Processor Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select Processor input select CD
HK 990 Setup Instructions HK 990 – Setup Here are the factory settings of the HK 990 stereo integrated amplifier: •• Source listen: CD •• Source record: CD •• Processor input: analog unbalanced •• CD input: analog unbalanced •• Tuner input: analog unbalanced •• Aux input: analog unbalanced •• CDR input: digital coaxial 1 •• Tape input: analog unbalanced •• TV input: digital coaxial 2 •• Phono (turntable) input: analog MM (moving magnet) Speaker 1 & 2 (front panel only) When pressing the buttons Speaker 1
HK 990 Setup Instructions Audio Mode Speaker Setup The HK 990 can handle analog as well as digital signals. It can process any input in the digital domain to equalize the signal and tailor the sound to the loudspeakers and room acoustics, once either the EzSet/EQ or the Manual Bass Management has been set up (see below). When pressing the Speaker Setup button, a menu opens to offer a choice between Manual mode or EzSet/EQ Setup. Below is a description of both options.
HK 990 c) Once the sweeps are performed without error, the display will show “Filter Design, please wait…” During this process, the filter parameters are computed and written into the DSP flash memory. When this is done, the system goes to Step 4. d) “Place mic at 60cm in front of the left speaker” appears in the display.
HK 990 Listening to Your CD Player, Tape Deck, Tuner or Other Source 1. Press the Power switch 2 to turn on the amplifier. The power indicator lights white and the protection circuitry checks for short circuits or other problems for a few seconds before sound output. 2. Press “Speaker 1” to hear loudspeakers connected to the rear Speaker 1 terminals. Press “Speaker 2” to hear loudspeakers connected to the rear Speaker 2 terminals. Press both to hear both speaker pairs at once.
HK 990 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center. If the problem is... Make sure that... No lights illuminate when power cord is plugged into AC outlet. •• The unit is plugged into a live outlet. No sound is heard.
HK 990 Specifications Specifications Continuous average power per channel (FTC), 20Hz – 20kHz, both channels driven: 150 watts @ <0.03% THD (8 ohms) 300 watts @ <0.
Harman Consumer, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 516.255.4545 (USA only) Made in P.R.C. © 2010 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
