Harman Kardon HK3550 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

Connecting Antennas
Choosing an FM antenna.
Select the antenna that best meets your
needs:
1. An indoor antenna is supplied with
your receiver. This will work well if
you are located in a strong signal
area. ;
2. Other indoor antennas are available
which may improve reception by
offering greater positioning flexibility.
3. If reception is unsatisfactory using
indoor antennas, an outdoor antenna
should be installed.
4. Alternatively, you may connect to an
FM cable antenna, if available.
Connecting an AM Antenna.
Your receiver comes with an AM loop
antenna which provides good reception
in most locations. For best results, place
this antenna away from the unit and
away from contact with any metal object.
In areas where AM signals are weak, an
outdoor AM antenna may improve sound
quality.
Connecting Other
Components
1. Make sure receiver and other
components are turned off.
2. Connect each component's Output
jacks to the corresponding Input jacks
on the back of your receiver. Use the
white, black or gray plugs to connect
Left channel jacks; use the red plugs
for Right jacks.
Wired Remote Control
To control your receiver with an external
infrared remote sensor, connect the wire
from the remote sensor to the REMOTE
IN jack on the back panel. Or, if another
stereo component has a built-in infrared
remote sensor and a Remote Output
jack, it may be possible to connect this
jack to the REMOTE IN jack of your
receiver. All Harman Kardon products
with "Remote In" and "Remote Out"
jacks are compatible with one another,
except for the Citation 22, 24 and 25.
Other manufacturers' remote sensors
and components may not be compatible,
but it will not hurt to experiment.
A second wire may be used to connect
your receiver's REMOTE OUT jack to
the Remote Input of another stereo
component. Continue this process to
include additional components (if
compatible).
Connecting Speakers
1. For best performance, use high
quality speaker cables. However,
ordinary copper wire can be used if
the gauge meets the following
requirements:
Wire Length Gauge
Up to2.5 meter 18 AWG
Upto4meter 16AWG
Upto6meter 14AWG
Over 6 meter 10-12 AWG custom
speaker cable
2. Avoid coiling excess wire with or near
line level hook-up cords.
IMPORTANT: When connecting two
pairs of speakers, determine the
impedance of each pair by looking on
the back of the speakers, or in your
owner's manual, or by contacting your
dealer or manufacturer. Then refer to the
following chart to see if both sets may be
played simultaneously.
Ifimpedance Can both pairs
of the two be played
pairs is: simultaneously?
8Q/8Q. YES
BOQ/6Q NO'
8Q/4Q NO
60/62 NO
60/42 NO
40/40 NO
WARNING: Do not play both sets of
speakers simultaneously except as
recommended above. Receiver may
overheat.
AC Power
Plug the cord into a wall socket.
NOTE: The power does not shut off
completely by just turning the power off.
So power cord should be removed from
AC outlet when not in use for a
prolonged time.
AC Voltage Selector
This receiver is supplied with a voltage
selector enabling selection between
230V and 240V on the rear panel. If the
selector is not set to the local voltage,
set the selector to the correct voltage
with a screwdriver before connecting the
power cord to a mains outlet.