Harman Kardon PT2500 - Manual

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 Introduction & Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 3 - Introduction and Safety Information; With the purchase; Description and Features; Features; Direct Mode for pure stereo playback; Important Safety Information; Verify Line Voltage Before Use; C A U T I O N

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 Introduction and Safety Information Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon PT2500 you areabout to begin many years of listeningenjoyment. The PT2500 has been customdesigned to provide all the excitementand detail of movie soundtracks andevery subtle nuance of m...

Page 4 - NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

Introduction and Safety Information Do Not Open The Cabinet There are no user serviceable compo-nents inside this product. Opening thecabinet may present a shock hazard, andany modification to the product will voidyour guarantee. If water or any metalobject such as a paper clip, wire or a sta-ple ac...

Page 5 - Unpacking and Installation

Introduction and Safety Information Unpacking and Installation The carton and shipping materials usedto protect your new PT2500 during ship-ment were specially designed to cushionit from shock and vibration. We suggestthat you save the carton and packingmaterials for use in shipping if you moveor sh...

Page 6 - Front Panel Controls

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 4 Front Panel Controls ! Bass Control: Turn this control to adjust the low frequency output ofthe left/right channels by as much as±10dB. Set this control to a suitableposition for your taste and roomacoustics. @ Treble Control: Turn this control to adjust the high frequency ...

Page 7 - Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Connections Using the Reference Card supplied withthis manual, use this section as a quickguide to the connections required toinstall the PT2500. For complete instal-lation and set up instructions, see pages7-10. ¡ Phono Input: Connect the output of a turntable or tone arm to thesejacks. ...

Page 8 - System Remote Control

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 System Remote Control 6 Using the Reference Card supplied withthis manual, familiarize yourself witheach of the controls on the PT2500’sinfrared remote control. This section ofthe manual will also serve as a quick ref-erence to the operation of any of thesecontrols. a Transmi...

Page 9 - Installation & Configuration; System Component; IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:; Amplifier Connections; c b a

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 Installation & Configuration Your new Harman Kardon receiver isdesigned to provide the best reproductionfrom both movies and musical programs.To assure that the unit operates to itsfullest capability, it is important that youspend a few minutes to properly installand conf...

Page 10 - a b c; Speaker Selection and Placement; off center

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 Installation & Configuration 8 Although there are two outputs for thecenter channel, only one connection istypically required. As the two outputs areidentical, either one may be used and theother left open. Subwoofer connections are made usingthe SUBWOOFER Outputs d . Whe...

Page 11 - Output Level Calibration; TEST; Delay Setting

Installation & Configuration If side wall mounting is not practical, thespeakers may be placed on a rear wall,behind the listening position. Again, theyshould be located so that the bottom ofthe cabinet is at least 24 ″ higher than the listeners’ ears. The speakers shouldbe no more than 6 feet b...

Page 12 - Center Channel Mode; button; Normal Mode; : Select this mode if your; Select this mode if your

Installation & Configuration 3. Subtract the distance to the rear/sur-round speakers from the distance to thefront speakers and add 15. The resultingnumber is the ideal delay time for yourroom. For example, if the front speakersare 10 feet away and the surround speak-ers are 5 feet away, the for...

Page 13 - Operation; OPERATION; Surround Mode Options

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 11 Operation OPERATION 1. Press the Power button 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. • To use the remote for power on/off it isnecessary to turn the unit on from thefront panel switch and to leave the switchin the “on” position. The PT2500 maythen be turned off using th...

Page 14 - Óc; FMST

Operation Tuner Operation The PT2500’s built in tuner is capable oftuning AM, FM or FM Stereo broadcaststations. Stations may be tuned manually,automatically or via presets. Manual Tuning 1. Press the Tuner button )f to select the tuner as an input. 2. Select the AM or FM band using thefront panel A...

Page 15 - Troubleshooting

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 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 Cent...

Page 16 - Specifications; Preamplifier Section; Input Sensitivity/Impedance

PT2500 rev (G) 10/23/96 Printed in Korea Part #1111-PT2500 9007017884 Specifications Preamplifier Section Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 Volt, A-Wtd) Phono (MM): 74dB Video, CD: 92dB Input Sensitivity/Impedance Phono (MM) 2.5mV/47k Ω , 125pF Video, CD, Tape 150mV.22k Ω Phono Overload: RIAA EQ Accurac...

Harman Kardon PT2500 - Manual

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