Harman Kardon PA 2000 Owner's Manual
Harman Kardon PA 2000 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon PA 2000 Owner's Manual

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PA 2000 Bridgeable Multichannel Amplifier
OWNER'S MANUAL
CH 1
CH 2
Power
Standby
Protect
Power
Power for the digital revolution

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  • Page 1 PA 2000 Bridgeable Multichannel Amplifier OWNER’S MANUAL CH 1 CH 2 Power Standby Protect Power Power for the digital revolution ™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EN 55013/6.1990 EN 55020/12.1994 EN 60065:1993 EN 61000-3-2/4.1995 Carsten Olesen Harman Kardon Europe A/S 06/01 Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific front panel button or rear panel connection jack 1 –...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Multichannel/Multizone Power Amplifier, you have amplifier, please take a few minutes to read this Bridgeable Multichannel Amplifier at your command a unique product. The PA 2000 owner’s manual. It contains important informa- powers one or two stereo pairs has been carefully designed to deliver the best...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Opening the cabinet may present a and dry cloth. If necessary, first wipe the surface Your new Harman Kardon PA 2000 amplifier has shock hazard, and any modification to the product with a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild been factory-configured for use with 220/240-volt will void your guarantee.
  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Front Panel Controls and Indicators CH 1 CH 2 Power Standby Protect Power 1 Power Switch 3 Standby Indicators 2 Power Indicators 4 Protect Indicators 1 Power Switch: The function of this switch 4 Protect Indicators: These indicators will depends on the setting selected for each of the light when either of the channel pairs is in the rear Power Control Mode Switches £.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    Normal mode. Please be cer- is fed by the Channel 2 amplifier section. than one PA 2000 is used, they may be connected tain to disconnect the power from the unit (by NOTE: When the amplifier is operated in the to the Input Jacks of the additional amplifier.
  • Page 7: Installation And Configuration

    PA 2000 are turned off. To ensure that devices. Select a model that is capable of NOTE: When the PA 2000 is used in the Bridged there will be no unwanted signal tran- delivering 3 to 30 volts AC or DC, and make...
  • Page 8: Channel Configuration And Speaker Connection

    ¢ or optional in-wall volume controls. room applications. The PA 2000 is factory-shipped to operate in this To configure the PA 2000 for use as a single-pair configuration, but it is always a good idea to stereo amplifier, follow these steps: double-check the switch setting to make certain •...
  • Page 9: Speaker Wire Connections

    NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere proper speaker terminals for the type of output on the PA 2000 to the negative terminal on the to an industry convention of using black terminals configuration in use, connect your speakers using...
  • Page 10: Audio Signal And Ac Power Connections

    PA 2000 may be daisy-chained to an additional amplifier by connecting the audio Output Jacks ™ on the PA 2000 to the input jacks on a sec- ond PA 2000 or another amplifier. When making connections with the RCA-type...
  • Page 11: Operation

    However, in some instances it may be necessary • When the Power Control Mode Switch £ to vary the output level of the PA 2000, either to is set in the middle, in the “AC/DC TRIGGER” match the levels for surround systems, or to set position, the Power Switch 1 should be a fixed volume level for a remote room speaker.
  • Page 12: Service Information

    If your installation has followed the procedures in this manual, you should enjoy many years of trou- ble-free operation and high-quality listening enjoyment. The PA 2000 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If you suspect a problem that may require service assistance, contact your dealer, installer or an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide The items listed below are a brief guide to minor problems that may arise with audio equipment such as the PA 2000. Before taking a unit in for service, you should check to see whether any of these hints solve the problem. If these solutions do not rectify the problem or if the problem recurs, contact your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon service depot for assistance.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Power Output Normal Mode 4 x 45 watts @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven Bridged Mode 2 x 100 watts @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven ± High-Current Capability 45 amps Frequency Response <1Hz –...
  • Page 15 Notes NOTES...
  • Page 16 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2000 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: YIAM-K2000-01A...

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