Harman Kardon PA 4000 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon PA 4000 Owner's Manual

Bridgeable multichannel/multipurpose amplifier
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PA 4000 Bridgeable Multichannel/Multipurpose Amplifier
OWNER'S MANUAL
PA 4000
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
Power
Stand by
Protect
Power
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Power for the Digital Revolution.

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  • Page 1 PA 4000 Bridgeable Multichannel/Multipurpose Amplifier OWNER’S MANUAL PA 4000 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Power Stand by Protect Power ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PA 4000 Bridgeable Multichannel/Multipurpose Amplifier 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking and Installation 5 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators 6 Rear-Panel Connections 8 Installation and Configuration Power Control Connections Manual Operation Remote Turn-On Using Music Sense Keypad Control 9 Channel Configurations, Audio Connections &...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Along with power and performance, the PA 4000 provides the flexibility for a variety of applications. Depending on your needs and sys- tem requirements: the PA 4000 may be config-...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your new Harman Kardon PA 4000 amplifier has been factory-configured for use with 120- volt AC line current. Connecting the amplifier to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the amplifier.
  • Page 5: Front-Panel Controls And Indicators

    1 Power Switch 2 Power Indicators 1 Power Switch: Press this switch to turn the PA 4000 on for manual operation when the Power Control Mode Switch · for one or both channel pairs is in the ON position, or to place it in the Standby mode when the Power Control Mode Switch ·...
  • Page 6: Rear-Panel Connections

    (such as the AVR 7000, AVR 510 or AVR 310), place this switch in the ON position if you wish to control both the PA 4000 and the AVR via a remote keypad or IR sensor. When used with any other product, the switch position is not applicable.
  • Page 7 · Power Control Mode Switches: (One for each channel pair) This three-position switch determines the method by which the PA 4000 will be placed in the active, or ON, mode: • When the switch is in the far right position under “ON/KEYPAD”, the unit will be turned...
  • Page 8: Installation And Configuration

    Power Switch 1 to turn the unit on or off. Remote Turn-On From an External Device Using the Low-Voltage Trigger To configure the PA 4000 so that any of the channel pairs turn on automatically in response to a low-voltage trigger signal, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 9: Channel Configurations, Audio

    Depending on your specific application requirements, the PA 4000 can power two, three or four output pairs and it can feed all outputs from a single source, or two different sources may be used.
  • Page 10: Two Inputs/Four Outputs

    Two Inputs/Two Outputs In this configuration, the PA 4000 acts as a dual-stereo amplifier, with two separate signals being sent to high-power amplifiers. Connect the speakers and audio inputs as follows: •...
  • Page 11: Speaker Wire Connections

    To ensure that the high-quality signals pro- duced by your PA 4000 are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we recommend that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-...
  • Page 12: System Connections

    PA 4000, insert the plug end into an AC power outlet. SAFETY NOTES: • Due to the current draw of the PA 4000, DO NOT connect the power cord to the accessory outlet on audio/video components.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Turn-On Volume Level Limits In normal operation, when any channel pair in the PA 4000 is turned on, it will return to the last volume setting in use before the unit was turned off or placed into the standby mode.
  • Page 14: Service Information

    The items listed below are a brief guide to minor problems that may arise with audio equipment such as the PA 4000. Before taking a unit in for service, you should check to see whether any of these hints solve the problem. If these solutions...
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Power Output Standard Operation 8 x 45 watts @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven Bridged Mode 1 2 x 100 watts plus 4 x 45 watts @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven Bridged Mode 2 4 x 100 watts @ 8 ohms, 20Hz –...
  • Page 16 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2001 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: YIAM-K4000-01A...

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