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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this TAGA Harmony amplifier. TAGA Harmony HTA-2000B v.2 is a 150W high-end hybrid integrated amplifier utilizing a 12AX7 tube preamp section with a cathode type amp circuit and a 12AU7 SRPP stage serving as a buffer amplifier.
Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Remote controller Front and Rear Panel Hooking up speaker cables Hooking up the amplifier Operation Additional information Specifications...
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The triangle containing a lightning symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instruc- 13. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extensions tions should be read before the product is operated. cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this cas 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instruc- result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Remote Controller Battery Installation Open the cover of the battery compartment. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment ( positive + and negative - symbols). Replace the cover. Note: • Always use AAA batteries and do not use the rechargeable batteries.
Remote Controller Mute Button CD / Bluetooth / USB / LINE / OPTICAL / PHONO Input Selector Buttons Volume – Volume Up and Down Buttons Front and Rear Panel Front Panel: Input Selector Headphone ¼” Jack Output Remote Controller Sensor CD / LINE / Bluetooth Inputs Led Indicators Treble Regulator Vacuum Tube Window...
Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel: 13. MM / MC Phono Cartridge Selector 14. Analog Stereo RCA Inputs PHONO / LINE / CD 15. Phono Ground Screw 16. USB DAC Input Port 17. Power Cable Input and Fuse Box Note: A blown fuse should be only exchanged for exactly the same type as indicated on the rear amplifier panel.
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Hooking up the Amplifier Make sure the amplifier is switched off (the Power Switch is in the top position and the Power Cable is removed). Turn the Volume Regulator to MIN (max counter clockwise). Screw in the Bluetooth® antenna into the antenna socket. Note: Make sure the antenna is securely and firmly installed - otherwise the “HTA- 2000B v.2”...
Operation Plug the Power Cable to the amplifier and into the electrical outlet. Turn on the amplifier – press the Power Switch (the Power Switch should be in the down position). The status LED located on the Volume Regulator should turn red in a few seconds.
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Operation The DIRECT button will not affect the operation of the LOUD button. Note: Using at high volume levels can damage this amplifier and/or speakers. This may void your warranty. DIRECT (front panel): Press the DIRECT button down ( ) to enjoy the purest sound without any adjustments (BASS and TREBLE regulators will be disabled).
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Operation The computer will recognize the amplifier as “TAGA USB AUDIO” and automatically apply it as the audio output device. You can check the setting through the Control Panel->Hardware and Sound–>Sound->Manage Audio Devices (Figure 1). If the “TAGA USB AUDIO” is not selected then locate and highlight it and click “Set Default”.
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Operation Trademark notice: Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MAC® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. /Figure 2 – “foobar 2000” and BRAVO-HD Control Panels shown/ MAC®...
Additional information Break-In Your TAGA Harmony amplifier sounds great immediately after it is taken out of the carton but as all hybrid amplifiers, this amplifier requires a “break-in” period to reach its full sonic capabilities. During the “break-in” period it is recommended to operate the amplifier at moderate volume levels.
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We strongly advise to contact a professional installer or dealer in order to install TAGA Harmony products. We recommend using high quality TAGA Harmony speaker cables and other installation accessories. Kit Content: Amplifier Bluetooth® Antenna Remote Controller Battery AAA Power Cable Instruction Manual Your product is marked with the symbol as showed on the left.
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