Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PT2500 Harman-Kardon
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P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 Power Direct 1 Tape 1 VCR 1 VCR 2 CD Tuner Delay Sel Off 3 Ch Pro-Logic Theater Stadium Test Center Tape2Mon Rec VDP TV/Aux Phono Bass Treble Balance Tuning Auto/Man FM Mode .
T able of Contents P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 Introduction & Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 Introduction and Safety Information Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon PT2500 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The PT2500 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections.
Introduction and Safety Information Do Not Open The Cabinet There are no user serviceable compo- nents inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee.
Introduction and Safety Information Unpacking and Installation The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new PT2500 during ship- ment 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 .
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 4 Front Panel Controls ! Bass Control: T urn this control to adjust the low frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.
Rear Panel Connections Using the Reference Card supplied with this manual, use this section as a quick guide to the connections required to install the PT2500. For complete instal- lation and set up instructions, see pages 7 -10 . ¡ Phono Input: Connect the output of a turntable or tone ar m to these jacks.
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 System Remote Control 6 Using the Reference Card supplied with this manual, familiarize yourself with each of the controls on the PT2500’ s infrared remote control. This section of the manual will also serve as a quick ref- erence to the operation of any of these controls.
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 Installation & Configuration Y our new Harman Kardon receiver is designed to provide the best reproduction from both movies and musical programs.
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 Installation & Configuration 8 Although there are two outputs for the center channel, only one connection is typically required. As the two outputs are identical, either one may be used and the other left open. Subwoofer connections are made using the SUBWOOFER Outputs d .
Installation & Configuration If side wall mounting is not practical, the speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. Again, they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 24 ″ higher than the listeners’ ears.
Installation & Configuration 3. Subtract the distance to the rear/sur- round speakers from the distance to the front speakers and add 15. The resulting number is the ideal delay time for your room. For example, if the front speakers are 10 feet away and the surround speak- ers are 5 feet away , the formula will be “10-5+15=20”.
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 11 Operation OPERA TION 1. Press the Power button 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. • T o use the remote for power on/off it is necessary to turn the unit on from the front panel switch and to leave the switch in the “on” position.
Operation Tuner Operation The PT2500’ s built in tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM or FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually , automatically or via presets. Manual Tuning 1. Press the T uner button )f to select the tuner as an input.
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 T roubleshooting 13 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 .
P T2500 rev (G ) 10/23/96 Printed in Korea Part #1 1 11-PT2500 9007017884 Specifications Preamplifier Section Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 V olt, A-Wtd) Phono (MM): 74dB Video, CD: 92dB Input Sensitivity/Impedance Phono (MM) 2.5mV/47k Ω , 125pF Video, CD, T ape 150mV .
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