Harman Kardon SIXTY Owners Manual - Page 3

Congratulations on your purchase of the harman/kardon Sixty/ Fifty loudspeaker system Your choice of the harman/kardon Sixty or Fifty loudspeaker indicates that you demand the highest possible quality of music reproduction. Please take a few moments to read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you get true and lasting value from your investment. This manual will assist you in setup and placement, care and maintenance, as well as make suggestions regarding wiring, bi-wiring, and bi-amping. Should you have any additional questions or require advice regarding the use of your loudspeakers, please feel free to contact your dealer. harman/kardon dealers have been chosen for their knowledgeability and their dedication to service. Use your dealer as a resource to get the most from your system. INDEX Unpacking 3 Room Placement 3 Connections 5 Bi-Wiring 6 Bi-Amping 7 Accompanying Equipment 7 Maintenance Suggestions 8 Power Handling 8 Advice and Warnings 9 Design Considerations 10 Warranty 11 DO NOT discard any packaging materials. This is a large and heavy loudspeaker. Improperly packaged, it will suffer irreparable damage during shipment. Should you move, or should your loudspeaker require service, the original packing materials will prove indispensable. If the loudspeaker is still in the carton, you may take this opportunity to install the spiked feet to the bottom of the loudspeakers base. Included is a small packet with 4 spiked feet and 4 nuts. On the bottom of the speaker, in the four corners, you will find steel inserts installed. Thread the nuts onto the spikes and thread these into the inserts as evenly as possible. Lower the carton onto one of its wide faces. Move the bag away from the spikes and lift the carton and speaker up onto its feet. Make sure your ceiling is at least 10 ft. (3m) high or you may want to do this while the speaker is laying down. Do this for both loudspeakers. You are ready to place them in your listening room. UNPACKING These are heavy loudspeakers so please get some help if you require it. Furthermore, when moving your loudspeaker, be sure to lift it vertically until the spikes are clear of the floor. Deep scratches, broken bases, and torn carpets can result from a failure to do this. Also, be very careful to KEEP FEET CLEAR when putting it back down. Serious injury could result if a spike lands on your foot. The spikes are intended to keep the speaker stable regardless of the type of floor it is standing on. Stability is essential to bass performance. They will not damage the carpet ( leaving them off will flatten the pile ) and will stabilize the speaker even with thick underpadding. A hardwood floor will exhibit only the smallest surface blemish, virtually invisible. A rubber foot will eventually mar the surface or leave a depression. Your loudspeaker is not finicky about placement. Its ultra wide dispersion throughout the audio range ensures a wide "listening window"...However, it is capable of generating a great deal of low frequency energy and depends on consistent reflections from the listening room walls to develop a stable and accurate image. For optimum performance, a few basic rules need to be followed. PLACEMENT