Harman Kardon TC600 Owners Manual
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- Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 1
- Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 2
for connecting your amplifier to your system. Please read this owner's manual and carefully follow the instructions for connection. 1 Table of Contents Harman Kardon design philosophy ........2 4 TC600, TC300, and TC304 features.......3 introduction 5. Installation precautions 6 Charging system - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Harman Kardon design philosophy The TC Series amplifiers employ the key Harman Kardon design principles of highinstantaneous current current from the amplifier than would a nominal Cohm resistive load. The TC600 amplifier can supply 100 amperes of instantaneous current, while the TC300 and - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 4
discrete curcuitry maintains the correct harmonic and phase relationships in your music, providing superior imaging and definition. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. The TC Series amplifiers were designed with the aid of CADICAM computer systems at Harman Kardon's state-of-the-art industrial - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 5
, eliminating the need for electronic crossovers and additional amplifiers. 50Hz boost All TC Series amplifiers provide 50Hz boost equalization on TC Series amplifiers isolates signal cables from potential ground loops and radiated noise. In addition, it allows preamp or high-level (speaker - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 6
Introduction This manual covers all three of the Harman Kardon TC Series amplifiers: the TC600, TC300, and TC304. Because of their clean, powerful design, these amplifiers can be used full-range or in specialized multi-amp systems as bass, midrange, or treble amplifiers. The TC600 and TC300 are two - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 7
. Pay particular attention to the power ratings of the speakers you choose. Many speakers are not capable of handling the high power produced by the TC Series amplifiers. Match your speakers to the power ratings of the amplifier(s) you will be using, and never operate your speakers at higher - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 8
in the case of the TC600. Because of the additional demand support the higher demands on the charging system. Depending on your listening habits, you may want to install a second battery and an isolation switching system. Consult your Harman Kardon dealer for professional assistance. Harman Kardon - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 9
section for information on adjusting input level.) Normal stereo or four-channel full-range operation ("Full-range" means that a single amplifier provides the entire spectrum of audio frequencies to a speaker or speakers with no electronic crossover used.) Either the TC600 or the TC300 am~lifiecran - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 10
you have several options for using TC Series amplifiers in bridged mode, such as: Use the TC304 in one of two ways: (a) as a dedicated two-channel amplifier running two single subwoofers. or Use the TC600 as a dedicated mono amplifier running parallel subwoofers. Note: Becmtse rher.e ur.e wl:\.fi - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 11
crossover or extra amplifiers. However, you will need to use passive If you're using a two-channel amplifier (either the TC600 using the TC304 four-channel amplifier The TC 304 four-channel amplifier can be configured operation have been described in this manual, but there are many more possible - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 12
Connecting the TC-series amplifier This section is divided into four separate parts: 1. General information 2. Power connections 3. Audio input connections (from the head unit to the amplifier) 4. Speaker - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 13
The screw-type connector used on TC Series amplifiers works most effectively cables separately from power cables to avoid noise in the system. For example, run your power cables along one side of the car chassis and the signal cables accessory devices (e.g.. electronic crossovers, equalizers, etc.) - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 14
TC Series amplifier requires a positive 12V battery connection and a negative 12V ground. Use 10-gauge or larger wire for these connections. TC600 amplifier. Make sure you route these leads separately from the preamp output cables to avoid the possibility of noise in the system. There are two - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 15
terminal, insert a 45-amp fuse, fuseable link, or circuit breaker in each lead. Connect each lead to one of the two battery (+) terminals on the TC600. Option 2: Connect a single 4-gauge or larger lead to the positive terminal on the battery. Within 18" of the battery terminal, insert a 90-amp fuse - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 16
the lead. Connect the lead to the battery (+) terminal on the TC300 or TC304. Make sure you route this lead separately from the preamp output cables to avoid the possibility of noise in the system. 12V Ground (B-) connection Connect a single 10-gauge or larger wire to the ground (-) connector on - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 17
lead, which connects directly to the Remote connector on your TC Series amplifier. Turning on your head unit will. in turn Option I : Connect the antenna power lead to the Remote terminal on the TC Series amplifier. Note: This configuration may require that you have the power to the radio on when - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 18
of input signals that your TC Series amplifier may receive: lowlevel (preamp-level) output or high-level (speaker-level) output. Low-level (preamp-level) connections Connect the left and right preamp output cables from your head unit, electronic crossover, low-level equalizer (commonly referred to - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 19
: RCA pm conneclor High-level (speaker-level) connections ance. For information about connecting specific speaker configurations, see the "Application 1- L Solder positive (+) speakei lead to center pin. drawings" section of this manual. Speaker wires from head unit. Note: only one channel - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 20
as described above. depending on which input connectors you are using. Note: For simultaneous bridged mono/stereo satellite operation. set this switch to system for proper amplifier input sensitivity control level, you may easily reach amplifier output levels which can damage speakers. Do not - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 21
reposition the INPUT control to its previous test setting and leave it there. Note: If the head unit is a preamp-leveltype, you may want to clock position to reduce the number of test steps. Some high-level (speaker-level)connections may result in a limitation of the usable volume control range - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 22
your system using the inputloutput controls and faders on the amplifier, crossover, head unit, etc., until you achieve the best sound. . If the amplifier overheats and the thermal protection circuitry is activated. Note: The TC Series amplifiers will turn off in under- or over-voltage conditions and - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 23
"Syst1em configurations," earlier in this manual. Each configuration requires a panicular setting of the "Bridge" control (which is noted in the drawing); see the sectiaIn titled, "Controls and operation" for more information about control settings. The crossover points shown in some illustr.ations - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 24
L@@ L R +-+- R@ nl+lRe- T C 6 0 0 or TC3OO simultaneous bridged-mono/stereo operation 1 Right satellite speakers (>80Hz) 2-ohm minimum - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 25
TC304 four-channel (dual-stereo) operation BRIDGE Front Passive + v - - BRIDGE Rear Right Passive TC304 true discrete threechannel operation -! Right satellite satellite I speakers - ElBRIDGE - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 26
TC304 simultaneous bridged-mono/stereo in four-channel discrete mode - - R Front + Right satellite speakers Left satellite speakers pXassiWve ~ ElBRIDGE R Rear L - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 27
TC304 two-channel (dual bridged-mono) operation (See illustration 0" next page also.) Front \ R Rear L R Rear L - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 28
TC304 two-channel (dual bridged-mono) operation I INPUT LEVEL oo BRIDGE 50Hz EQUALIZATION S t Min I Max OdB +20dB CONTROL S E l T N G S (one set shown) 27 - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 29
1304 dual simultaneous ..idged-mono/stereo operation n four-channel mode with non-fading ront-to-rear balance I BRIDGE - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 30
a given amplifier. You can also use these combinations as a way of protecting your speakers from being overdriven and damaged by the amplifier. TC Series amplifiers provide their highest power at their minimum impedance loading of 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms bridged mono. If your amplifier is subjected - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 31
The TC Series simultanous bridged mono/stereo satellite operation demonstrates this minimum channel to an amplifier). Separating the operating ranges of the satellites and woofer with a passive crossover filter as shown in the above example will provide a proper minimum impedance load of 2 ohms - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 32
as head units, equalizers. crossovers, speakers, and other electrical equipment used with your amplifier. If you still have difficulties in normal operation, please contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center. Problem Cause Remedy No sound. Power LED does not light. No sound. Power and - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 33
Problem Amp plays clearly but not loud enough at high head unit volume control settings. Amp Upgrade speakers to a model that can handle higher power and/or readjust INPUT control counterclockwise. Readjust input level control counterclockwise to eliminate clipping (see "Controls and operation"). - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 34
the best Icooling for a TC Series amplifier. Leave TC304 screw amplifiers with the lighter load. Note: In the factory configuration, the Harman Kardon installer or service center to perform the fan reversal, and take this manual TC600 and TC300: 5 large, 1 small RCA TC304: 5 large, 2 small RCA - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 35
)?ohms) Negative Feedback Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio (referred to rated power) lnput sensitivity Continuously variable (line-level to high-level) lnput impedance Center pin conneclor (+) Outside shield (-) Power supply -.T v ~ i c aclurrent reauiremenls At idle Full-power music signal - Harman Kardon TC600 | Owners Manual - Page 36
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