Harman Kardon CITATION I Owners Manual - Page 12
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6. Adjust the LOUDNESS control to the desired volume. All further adjustments are refinements. 7. Adjust the BALANCE control in either direction, to center the apparent sound source between the speakers. 8. Adjust the two TREBLE controls and the two BASS controls in either direction, to attain the most pleasing tonal balance. 9. To operate at low volume while retaining the warmth and fullness apparent at high volume, set the CONTOUR switch at IN. To Listen To Stereo Broadcasls: I. If you are operating the Citation I for the fi rst time, or if there is no specific reason for any other setting, set the following controls at their neutral positions. TURNOVER - ROLLOFF - Any) Any) -These controls are out of the circuit in this application. BLEND - Most counterclockwise position. LOWCUT - SUBSONIC TONE CONTROLS (4) - Zero TAPE MONITOR - OUT CONTOUR - OUT PHASING - NORmal STEREO REVERSE - NORmal BALANCE - 12 o'clock position. 2. Now turn the POWER switch on, and allow a minute or so for the system to warm up. 3. Select the TUNER position on the FUNCTION switch. 4. Set the MODE switch at STEREO. 5. Operate the tuner in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Tune in the desired stereo program on both FM and AM or on FM with multiplex. Note: It may be easier to tune in the program if it is tuned one channel at a time. Turn the BALANCE control completely counterclockwise for Channel A only in the left speak- er, or clockwise for Channel B in the right speaker. 6. Adjust the BALANCE control to center the apparent sound source between the speakers. 7. Adjust the LOUDNESS control to the desired volume. All _further adjustments are refinements. 8. Adjust the two TREBLE controls and the two BASS controls in either dire-ction, to attain the most pleaslug tonal balance. 9. For special purposes, or to solve specific problems, the BLEND, CONTOUR, LOW-CUT,, PHASING and STEREO REVERSE controls may now be operated. See the descriptions of these controls for proper application. GENERAL OPERATING NOTES The many operating controls of the Citation I may at first seem elaborate and complicated. However, each is essential for some specific function, and a little practice and study of these instructions will soon familiarize you with their proper application. Don't be afraid to experiment as long as the LOUDNESS control is at a reasonably low setting to avoid overloading the speakers or breaking your lease, no damage can be done. When you have found the most pleasing positions for the tone controls, write them down. Mark your record jackets with the best TURNOVER and ROLLOFF settings. 10
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