Table of Contents 2 Typographic Conventions 3 Introduction 4 Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 6 Rear Panel Connections 7 Remote Control Functions 9 Installation 10 Operation Loading and Unloading Discs Normal Play Display Dim Time Display Disc Info Search Skip Folder...
Bandwidth and Low Feedback circuitry in a pure Class A configuration, using only high grade components. A unique feature of the HD 970 is that it allows other source components to be played back using the high-grade audiophile digital-to-ana- log convertors inside the CD player. Especially source components using older and less power- ful convertors will benefit from this feature.
Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HD 970 has been designed for use with 230-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the unit.
CD player. 2 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the CD player on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. 3 Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the Disc Tray.
This will enable you to have the digital-to-analog conversion of that source done by the high- grade audiophile digital-to-analog convertors in the HD 970 rather than the (older ones) in the external source, for better audio quality.
Remote Control Functions Power Off Power On Numeric Controls Program Button Clear Button Repeat Button Repeat A B Button › Skip Buttons Search Buttons Play/Pause Button Stop Button +10/-10 Buttons Random Button Time Button Check Button Open/Close Button Display Button Folder Buttons Source Button Info Button...
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Standby mode. 1 Power On: Press this button to turn on the CD player. Note that in order for the Power On button to operate, AC power must be applied to the unit, and the Status Mode Indicator 2 should glow orange (See page 11 for more infor- mation).
Output jack of another compatible Harman Kardon component or a compatible IR-system- remote product. You may also use the IR Sensor in the HD 970 to send commands to other compatible remote controlled products. Connect the Remote IR- Out jack ¢ to the input of the other product or system.
AC outlet on the rear side of a receiver or amplifier. When that AC outlet will be turned on, the HD 970 will always turn to the Standby mode even if it was on before the AC power was removed.
10 tracks since the beginning of the disc, the first track will be played. Input/Source Selection A unique feature of the HD 970 is that it allows other source components to be played back using the high-grade audiophile digital-to-ana- log convertors inside the CD player.
Programmed Play Programmed play allows you to program up to 32 tracks into the HD 970’s memory. To begin programming the CD player, make sure that the unit is in Stop mode, then press the Program button 3. The PROGRAM indicator will light in...
Repeat Play Operation Repeat Play The HD 970’s programming system enables you to repeat either a single track, the entire disc (respectively all programmed tracks) or a special- ly programmed passage that you select. Repeat One Track To repeat the track in play, press the Repeat button 5 once.The REPEAT and 1 indicators...
• Make certain that the analog Audio Outputs CD player are connected to a line level audio input, NOT to a digital audio or phono input. • Turn the unit off and on again. If the problem persists, turn the AC power to the CD player off and on.
Technical Specifications Signal Format Sampling Frequency D/A Conversion Oversampling Discrete Analog Output Section Error Correction Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation Line-Output Level General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks. Height measurement includes feet and chassis.