User manual HARMAN KARDON MELODY II (A120)

[. . . ] Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make the MELODY II (A120) easy to use. To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the MELODY II (A120) is able to deliver. [. . . ] Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, CDR, MD or other audio recorder to the Tape Monitor Play jacks 8. When the tape deck connected to these jacks is a threehead unit or has off-head playback, it will be possible to monitor the output of the source being recorded. Connect the output of a second audio recorder, CDR, MD or other line-level audio device to the Tape 2 Play jacks A. If a recorder is used, connect its Rec/In jacks to the matching Tape 2 Record outputs B. The audio output of any electronics product with a line-level output, such as a TV set, satellite receiver or DVD, may be connected to the Aux jacks 7. Connect the outputs of a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge to the Phono inputs 5. To insure that the phono playback is noisefree, connect the ground wire from the tone-arm to the Phono Ground terminal 2. When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the "negative" or "black" wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the "positive" or "red" wire should be connected to the like terminals on the MELODY II (A120) and speaker. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired, an optional, external amplifier may be used in place of the MELODY II (A120)'s internal power amplifier. To connect an external power amplifier, first remove the Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins D that connect the Preamp Out E and Main In C jacks on the rear panel. Keep the jumpers in a safe place should they be needed at a later time. Using high-quality audio interconnect cables, connect the Preamp Out jacks E to the input jacks on your power amplifier. Make certain to match the right output to the right input and the left output to the left input. Note that when an external power amplifier is used, no special adjustments are required. All volume and other control adjustments are made using the standard front panel or remote controls. AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power accessory devices, but it should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. This Switched AC Outlet I will receive power only when the unit is on. This is recommended for devices that have no power switch, or those with a mechanical power switch that may be left in the "ON" position. [. . . ] Note that when the system is reset in this fashion, all tuner presets will be lost and must be reentered. If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor. If these steps do not solve the problem, consult your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon service center. Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio source selected for listening through the MELODY II (A120) is sent to the Tape Mon Rec Out 9 and Tape 2 Rec Out B outputs. This means that any program you are listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Monitor 9 or Tape 2 B in the record mode. [. . . ]