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Harman Kardon
PT2500
A/VSurround Tuner Controller
Volume
Tuning
1 2 3 4 5
DIRECT MEMORY PRESET AM FM
Scan
CENTER
DOLBY 3-CH MHz Loudness
MODE FM DELAY
MS
Tuned TIME
NORM MIN
THEATER FMST
SLEEP
WIDE AM KHz
FM Mode Auto/Man
6 7 8 9 0
STADIUM PHANTOM
TAPE2MON AUTO VCR1REC SOURCE VDP VCR2
0-30 Memory
Off Pro-Logic Stadium Test Tape 1 VCR 1 VCR 2 Tuner CD Bass Treble Balance
VCR 2
Power VCR 2 Direct
Delay 3 Ch Theater Center Tape2Mon Rec VDP TV/Aux Phono
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction & Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Remote Co
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 2 Introduction and Safety Information 1 Congratulations! With the purchase Five audio inputs, three audio/video create a safety and fire hazard, and may of a Harman Kardon PT2500 you are inputs and the PT2500’s 30 preset tuner damage the amplifier. about to begin many years of listening enable it to serve as the control center for If you have any questions about the volt- enjoyment. The PT2500 has been custom a complete audio/video system. A system age req
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 3 Introduction and Safety Information 2 n Do Not Open The Cabinet Make certain that proper space is pro- against harmful interference in a resi- There are no user serviceable compo- vided both above and below the unit dential installation. This equipment gen- nents inside this product. Opening the for ventilation. If this product will be erates, uses and can radiate radio cabinet may present a shock hazard, and installed in a cabinet or other frequency ener
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 4 Introduction and Safety Information 3 Unpacking and Installation When positioning your PT2500 in its Using this Manual final location, make certain that any The carton and shipping materials used For easy identification of the inputs, out- shelf or stand is capable of supporting it’s to protect your new PT2500 during ship- puts and controls on the PT2500, a sepa- weight, and that there is adequate venti- ment were specially designed to cushion rate refere
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 5 Front Panel Controls 4 ! Bass Control: Turn this control to î Up/Down Tuning Button: Press Using the Reference Card supplied with Û adjust the low frequency output of the left side of the button to tune this manual, familiarize yourself with the left/right channels by as much as lower frequency stations and the each of the controls on the front panel of Ú ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable right side of the button to tune the PT2500. This section of th
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 6 Rear Panel Connections 5 Û VDP A/V Inputs: Connect the b Center Channel Outputs: Using the Reference Card supplied with audio and video outputs of a laser Connect the output of one of these this manual, use this section as a quick disc or DVD player to these jacks. jacks to the center channel input of guide to the connections required to a power amplifier or digital audio install the PT2500. For complete instal- Ü Video Monitor Outputs: processor with pas
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 7 System Remote Control 6 f Input Select Buttons: Press m Mute Button: Press this button to Using the Reference Card supplied with one of these buttons to choose an momentarily silence the speakers. this manual, familiarize yourself with input source. Note that the Mute/Volume Indicator each of the controls on the PT2500’s & will flash to remind you that the infrared remote control. This section of Note: Automatic Power On: When Mute function is engaged. Pr
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 8 Installation & Configuration 7 Your new Harman Kardon receiver is If the phono input is used, connect the The rear panel accessory outlets on the designed to provide the best reproduction small ground wire connection furnished PT2500 may be used to power low cur- from both movies and musical programs. on most turntables to the System rent devices such as CD payers or tape To assure that the unit operates to its Ground Terminalª on the rear decks. The SWIT
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 9 Installation & Configuration 8 Center Front Speaker Although there are two outputs for the Once the center channel speaker is center channel, only one connection is installed, position the left and right front No more
typically required. As the two outputs are speakers so that they are as far away than 24" identical, either one may be used and the from one another as the center channel other left open. speaker is from the preferred listening position. Id
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 10 Installation & Configuration 9 8 If side wall mounting is not practical, the To calibrate your system, follow these 7. Press the Test Tone button again speakers may be placed on a rear wall, steps: to turn the test signal off. Your system is behind the listening position. Again, they now properly calibrated and further vol- 1. Turn on the PT2500 and the compan- should be located so that the bottom of ume adjustment should be made using ion power amplifie
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 11 Installation & Configuration 10 3. Subtract the distance to the rear/sur- CENTER round speakers from the distance to the front speakers and add 15. The resulting FRONT(left) FRONT(right) number is the ideal delay time for your room. For example, if the front speakers are 10 feet away and the surround speak- ers are 5 feet away, the formula will be “10-5+15=20”. Thus, the correct delay time in this room would be 20 ms. Note that the delay time for the Dol
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 12 Operation 11 OPERATION 4. Adjust the Center Channel Mode names described above, select the 7o and/or Delay Time4g if a ProLogic mode using the front panel or 1. Press the Power button 1 on the change is required from the setting remote Surround Mode Selectors front panel to turn the unit on. established during installation. 6h. • To use the remote for power on/off it is 5. Adjust the volume to a comfortable If a center channel speaker is used along nece
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 13 Operation 12 Preset Tuning Tuner Operation the P•Scan button again to stop the scan Up to 30 stations may be stored in the The PT2500’s built in tuner is capable of at your desired station. receiver’s memory for easy recall using tuning AM, FM or FM Stereo broadcast the front panel controls or the remote. stations. Stations may be tuned manually, Sleep Timer automatically or via presets. The PT2500 may be placed in a “Sleep To enter a station to the mem
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 14 Troubleshooting 13 This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So, if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center. If the problem is... Make sure that the... No lights illuminate when POWER button is pressed Unit is plugged into a live outlet No sound is heard Unit has been muted Correct inp
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•PT2500(g).qx 10/23/96 7:36 AM Page 15 Specifications Preamplifier Section Tuner Section: FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 Volt, A-Wtd) Usable Sensitivity, Mono (dBf): 11.2 Phono (MM): 74dB 50dB Quieting Sensitivity, Stereo (dBf): 37.2 Video, CD: 92dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio @65dBf, mono/stereo 74dB/70dB Input Sensitivity/Impedance Capture Ratio: 1.5dB Phono (MM) 2.5mV/47kΩ, Selectivity, Adjacent/Alternate Channel: 5dB/65dB 125pF IF Rejection: 100dB Video, CD, Tape 150mV.22kΩ Am Rejection @45dB
