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TABLE OF CONTENS

Table of Contents

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Typographic Conventions

3

Introduction

4

Information

4

Unpacking

5

Front Panel Controls

6

Rear Panel Connections

7

Remote Control Functions

9

Installation

10

Operation

10

Loading and Unloading Discs

10

Normal Play

11

Display Dim

11

Time Display

11

Disc Info

12

Search

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Skip

12

Folder

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+10/-10

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Input/Source Selection

13

Programmed Play Operation

13

Programmed Play

13

Checking Program Contents

13

Clearing Programs

14

Repeat Play

15

Troubleshooting Guide

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Technical Specifications

Typographic Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel 
connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE

– (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel  button, or rear panel 

connection jack.

EXAMPLE

– (bold type) indicates a message in the front panel information display.

1

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control.

a

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote.

¡

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described 
in this owner’s 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 Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group International

01/05

Summary of Contents for HD 970

Page 1: ...HD 970 CD Player OWNER S MANUAL HD 970 Play Display SKip Search Stop Pause Power for the Digital Revolution ...

Page 2: ...ntrols and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE bold type indicates a message in the front panel information display 1 number in a square indicates a specific front panel control a number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote number in a circle i...

Page 3: ...range and shifted noise to an absolute non audible frequency range with very high jitter rejection The result is an astonishing common signal format of 24 bits at a sampling frequency of 384 kHz This 24 bits 384 kHz signal format allows Harman Kardon engineers to take a minimalist approach to the subsequent analog filtering without paying any penalty in the form of the aliasing errors and artifact...

Page 4: ...To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area ma...

Page 5: ...formation 7 Skip Search Previous Press this button to move backward through the music tracks on a CD disc Keep the button pressed to search backwards at one of the available speeds 8 Skip Search Next Press to move forward through the music tracks on a CD Keep the button pressed to search forwards at one of the available speeds 9 Dimmer Press this button to reduce the brightness of the Information ...

Page 6: ...rdon product This will enable the remote control system to operate even when the front panel Remote Sensor 3 is blocked It will also allow use of the CD player with optional external control systems Remote Control Output Connect this jack to the input of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled device to have the remote sensor on the CD player pro vide signals to other products AC Power ...

Page 7: ... Numeric Controls Program Button Clear Button Repeat Button Repeat A B Button Skip Buttons Search Buttons Play Pause Button Stop Button 10 10 Buttons Random Button Time Button Check Button Open Close Button Display Button Folder Buttons Source Button Info Button Remote Control Functions ...

Page 8: ... but tons to search forward or backwards through a disc to locate a particular por tion of the selection being played Holding the buttons pressed for some seconds will increase the search speed see page 12 9 Play Pause Button Press this button to start the playback of a CD If the CD drawer is open pressing this button will automatically close the drawer Press this button once during playback to mo...

Page 9: ... side up Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the cover and gently slide the cover towards you in the direction of the arrow Insert the batteries inside the compartment being careful to follow the and polarity indications at the bottom of the compartment Replace the cover by placing it on the remote and sliding it back towards the top of the remote NOTE When replacing batteries always replace bo...

Page 10: ...he unit is turned off to Standby press ing the Play button 4 9 on the front or on the remote will automatically turn on the CD player and start playback To load or change a disc open the disc drawer by pressing the Open Close button 3 F Place a disc in the tray following the instructions shown above Pressing the Open Close button once a disc has been carefully seated will close the disc drawer whi...

Page 11: ...show the total running time of a CD after the disc is first put in the unit When the disc is played the dis play will show the running time of a track in play Each time the track changes the time dis play will reset to and begin to increase again as the new track plays To view the time remaining on an individual track press the Time button D on the remote once The display will now show the time le...

Page 12: ...ectory and pressing the Folder button H will start playback of the first folder in this directory Pressing the Folder button H again will start playback of the second fold er in the directory Continue pressing the Folder button H until the last folder in the directo ry has been played At this time pressing the Folder button H will start playing the next directory Note that the Folder buttons do no...

Page 13: ...ack number starts blinking this will take 1 second the appropriate program step number shown at the left side is not programmed yet now you can change the track number with the Skip buttons 7 8 7 or the Numeric but tons 2 as described above and add it to the program list by pressing the Program button 3 Pressing the Stop button 6 A twice will return to normal mode and the PROGRAM indi cator will g...

Page 14: ...lay first locate the point on the disc where you wish to begin the repeated section At that point press the Repeat A B button 6 The REPEAT indicators will light in the Information Display and an A indicator to show that the program process has started Let the disc continue to play or press the Search button 7 8 8 or Skip fl button 7 8 7 on the front or remote until you have reached the end of the s...

Page 15: ...n AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Turn on Power Switch Install fresh batteries observing polarity indications Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor or connect a remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the rear panel Reload disc with label side facing up Make certain connections are secure and made to the correct e g CD input Select CD source on receiver or preamp Try another d...

Page 16: ...230V 50 Hz Power Consumption 10 Watts On Dimensions Height 63mm Width 440mm Depth 332mm Weight 4 6 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and connection jacks Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a registered trademark and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark of Harman Kardon Inc Technical...

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