Page 2 - Staple or clip original invoice here.
Staple or clip original invoice here. ▼ HD720 –120V Owner's Manual 9/17/98 9:54 AM Page 20
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual HD720 Compact Disc Player Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Pane...
Page 4 - Introduction; Description and Features
Introduction Thank you for choosing the HarmanKardon HD720 CD player. The HD720 is an exceptionally well-engineeredproduct that offers high performance and ease of use. We ask that you take a few minutes toread through this Owner’s Manual tofamiliarize yourself with the controls andfunctions. This b...
Page 5 - Safety Information; The HD720 uses a Laser; Installation Location; Avoid moist or humid locations.; Important Safety Information; Verify Line Voltage Before Use; C A U T I O N
2 Safety Information CAUTION: The HD720 uses a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open the cabinetenclosure or defeat any of the safetymechanisms provided for your protec-tion. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASERBEAM. To ensure proper use of this prod-uct, please read this Ow...
Page 6 - Cleaning; This equipment has been tested; Unpacking; specific front panel control
Safety Information Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with aclean, soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe itwith a soft cloth dampened with mildsoapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a drycloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosolcleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other...
Page 7 - Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls 4 1 Power Switch 2 Status Mode Indicator 3 Remote Sensor Window 4 Play Button 5 Stop/Clear 6 Pause Button 7 Search Buttons 8 Skip Buttons 9 Display Button ) Time Button ! Program Button @ Program Check Button # Random Button $ Repeat Button % Headphones Level ^ Headphones Jack &...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections 6 DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT COAXIAL FIXED LEFT RIGHT REMOTE IN OUT ON OFF AUTOPLAY MODEL NO.: HD720HARMAN KARDONWOODBURYNEW YORK SERIAL NO. MADE IN CHINA MANUFACTURED AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AC 120V ~ 60 Hz 1...
Page 10 - Remote Control Functions; ON; b a
Remote Control Functions 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INTRO PROGRAM CLEAR CHECK TIME 1/ALL Repeat A-B RANDOM HD 720 ON OFF DISPLAY SKIP SEARCH h b a j k l m n o p q c e g i f d a Power Off b Power On c Numeric Controls d Program Button e Clear Button f Repeat 1/All Button g Repeat A–B Button h Skip Buttons...
Page 11 - R E P E AT
Remote Control Functions 8 a Power Off: Press this button to put the unit in the Standby mode. b Power On: Press this button to turn on the HD720. Note that inorder for the Power On button tooperate, the front panel Power Switch 1 must be pressed, and the Status Mode Indicator 2 should glow amber. (...
Page 12 - Installation
Installation To prevent possible damage to yourspeakers and other components in youraudio system, it is important that ALLcomponents, including the HD720 andreceivers are turned off and unpluggedfrom their AC power source wheninstalling any new component. Connecting the HD720 to your audiosystem is ...
Page 13 - Operation; Normal Play; O V E R; R A N D O M
Operation Normal Play To play a disc, first turn the HD720 onusing the Main Power Switch 1 . If the unit has previously been turned on withthe Main Power Switch, but then turnedoff using the remote control, the Status Mode Indicator 2 will glow amber. In that case, the HD720 may be turned onusing th...
Page 14 - Headphone Listening; R E M A I N
Operation While the disc is playing, the track beingplayed will show both as a large numberin the middle of the display and as asmaller, flashing number at the bottomof the display. The elapsed time of thetrack being played will also appear in thedisplay. As a disc plays, the track num-bers will cha...
Page 15 - Program Search; Search; Intro Search; I N T R O
Program Search The HD720 is equipped with a variety offunctions that make it easy to search forspecific parts of any CD. Search If you wish to quickly scan through adisc to locate a particular passage orprogram, press the Search buttons 7 i . The Forward Search button — plays the disc forward in hig...
Page 16 - Programmed Play Operation; Programmed Play; Checking Program Contents; P R O G R A M
Programmed Play Operation 13 The HD720’s advanced programmingcapability enables you to preset the orderin which tracks play, to repeat one trackor all tracks, and to repeat any portion ofa disc without regard to track numbers. Programmed Play To program the order in which the tracks on a disc play, ...
Page 17 - Repeat Programmed Play; Repeat All; Auto Play
Programmed Play Operation 14 To remove tracks from the middle of apreviously programmed sequence, pressthe Check @ o button, and then press the Skip buttons 8 h until the desired track number appears in the dis-play. Press the Clear e or Stop/Clear 5 button to remove the track from the sequence. Rep...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; SYMPTOM; Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting 15 SYMPTOM No lights on Front Panel Remote does not appear to operate Front panel lights, but CD does not play Play indicator lights, but no sound is heard Sound skips or stutters during play Sound is continually distorted CAUSE • No AC power • Main Power Switch turned off• Weak batt...
Page 19 - Technical Specifications; Signal Format
Technical Specifications 16 Signal Format Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz D/A Conversion 1-bit, Multilevel Delta-Sigma Conversion Oversampling 8 times Discrete Analog Output Section Error Correction CIRC System Frequency Response 8Hz to 20kHz ±1dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.006% Dynamic Range 96dB...
