Harman Kardon HK-595 Bedienungsanleitung

Contents: Harman/Kardon HK-595 User's Guide

Harman/Kardon HK-595 User's Guide

Safety Instructions

Introduction

Setup

Using the speaker system

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Regulatory

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks used in this text: HK-595 is registered trademarks of Harman Multimedia; Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of

Dell Computer Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or

their products. Harman Multimedia disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Initial release: 4 Jun 1999

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Safety

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Safety Instructions: Harman/Kardon HK-595

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or

mechanical hazards.

●Read Instructions --- All the safety and operating instructions should be read thoroughly before

attempting to operate this audio system.

●Retain Instructions for future reference.

●Heed warnings --- All warnings on this audio system and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

●Follow Instructions --- All operating and use instructions should be followed.

●TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

BACK). There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit, please refer servicing to qualified

Dell Computer Corporation service personnel.

●To prevent the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose speakers or electrical power supply to

rain or moisture.

●Do not expose the speakers to liquid or solvent.

●Never remove grille covers in order to service the product. The product does not contain any

user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to the Dell Computer Technical Support Group.

●Do not expose the product to temperature or humidity extremes, direct sunlight, excessive dust,

or vibrations.

●Place the product on a stable, level surface. Do not drop, apply excessive force to the controls,

or put heavy objects on top of the speaker.

●If cleaning is required, use a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a damp cloth without any solvents.

●In order to protect the product, avoid microphone feedback, continuous output from electronic

musical instruments, or distorted output from any signal source.

●Do not place the speakers close to fluorescent light sources, or neon light fixtures.

●Although the speakers are magnetically shielded, keep magnetic storage media (disks and

tapes) at least four inches from the product in order to avoid data loss.

●WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or

moisture.

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Introduction

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Introduction: Harman/Kardon HK-595 Speaker System

The Harman/Kardon HK-595 is the latest computer audio innovation from Harman/Kardon, a long time

leader in the manufacture of high-end component and computer audio systems. Harman/Kardon’s

years of experience in designing award-winning audio systems enables us to design a PC audio

solution that provides playback of four channel audio, including a digital audio connection to enhance

audio performance. We also provide a simple approach to controlling operating modes and a form

factor that provides wide bandwidth and spectrally true audio without consuming excessive desk

space.

VMAx, a Harman International audio image-processing algorithm is used to re-create a four speaker

sound field from two speakers. The effect is a type of audio hologram. This approach simplifies the

installation of the speaker system by eliminating the need for physical rear speakers while delivering

playback of four independent audio channels. The Surround mode in the Harman/Kardon HK-595

utilizes this technology.

As described in the Using the speaker system section of this user's guide, the control speaker

contains a push button mode switch and a rotary control for adjusting the selected mode. Pushing the

mode button changes the mode that will be adjusted by the rotary control. An LED will indicate which

mode is selected.

The system includes two desktop speakers and a sub-woofer to be placed on the floor. Both speakers

and the sub-woofer are magnetically shielded to provide the greatest protection against image

distortion on a computer monitor.

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Usage

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Using the speaker system: Harman/Kardon HK-595 Speaker System

Mode Button • Restoring Default Settings • FX Control • Diagnostics

Mode Button

The Harman/Kardon HK-595 speaker system allows for adjustment of five modes. An LED will

illuminate to indicate which of the tone or effects control features has been selected. Pushing the mode

button provides access to these five modes by toggling the system between the modes in this order:

●Center

●Bass

●Volume

●Treble

●Surround

Once a mode has been selected, the control can be adjusted as described in the F/X control section.

After a few seconds, the active mode will default back to the volume control mode. This control will be

adjusted most, thus for convenience you will not be required to toggle through the modes in order to

select, then adjust the volume.

The Harman/Kardon HK-595 will remember the settings when waking up from a power down. The

system will store settings so that when the speaker is turned back on, the system will restore the last

set of control settings.

Restoring Default Settings

The default mode settings are permanently stored in your speaker system. Pushing and holding the

mode button continuously for three seconds will automatically restore the default system mode settings.

F/X Control

The Tone and effects level control sets the level for the selected tone or effects feature. A ring of seven

LED’s around the control indicate the setting of the selected active tone or effects control feature.

A rotary encoder is used for this control. This rotary encoder is free spinning; that is, it can be turned

infinitely in one or the other direction. However, full range on this control only requires 360 degrees or

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less for all controls. No changes will be made to the mode setting if you turn beyond 360 degrees.

Vol-To increase or decrease the speaker volume, press the Mode button until the LED below Vol is lit.

Then turn the F/X control knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the

volume.

Treb-To increase or decrease the treble level, press the Mode button until the LED below Treb is lit.

Then turn the F/X control knob clockwise to increase the treble level or counterclockwise to decrease

the treble level.

Bass-To increase or decrease the bass level, press the Mode button until the LED below Bass is lit.

Then turn the F/X control knob clockwise to increase the bass level or counterclockwise to decrease

the bass level.

Surr-To increase or decrease the surround level, press the Mode button until the LED below Surr is lit.

Then turn the F/X control knob clockwise to increase the surround level or counterclockwise to

decrease the surround level. Adjusting the rotary encoder counterclockwise until all of the F/X level

LEDs are off will defeat the surround mode.

Cntr-The center level allows the control of audio material recorded in mono, such as vocals. To

increase or decrease the center level, press the Mode button until the LED below Cntr is lit. Then turn

the F/X control knob clockwise to increase the center level or counterclockwise to decrease the center

level. This control is not available when the surround mode is turned off.

Turning off the system using the F/X

The HK-595 speaker system can be turned off by turning the rotary encoder counterclockwise until all

of the F/X level LEDs turn off. The LED below Vol is turned off also. When the speakers are turned off

in this manner, the mode button will be inactive. In order to turn the speakers back on, turn the rotary

encoder clockwise.

Headphone

A headphone jack is provided for private listening. When headphones are inserted in the headphone

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jack, the speaker system is muted and the center and surround levels will be disallowed. Thus, when

toggling through speaker modes, the system will skip the center and surround modes. Treble, bass

and volume modes will remain active.

Diagnostics

In order to facilitate optimal system setup, diagnostics have been built in to the Harman/Kardon HK-

595 speakers. If you are having trouble getting sound out of your system, or are not confident that your

setup is optimal, use the following diagnostics to configure your Harman/Kardon HK-595 speakers.

To activate the diagnostic, press the mode button continuously for 6 seconds. This will generate a test

tone. You should hear this tone coming from the subwoofer and the left and right satellites. This tone

will toggle between left satellite, right satellite and subwoofer every three seconds.

While the speaker system is in the diagnostic mode, all F/X controls are locked out until the power

switch located on the subwoofer is turned off, then on.

Turning the speaker system off using the power switch on the subwoofer will terminate the test tone.

When the speaker system is turned back on, the test tone will be gone and the speaker system will be

configured for optimal operation. If the tone is heard from all speakers, your HK-595 speaker system is

working correctly. If not, see the troubleshooting section for detailed troubleshooting techniques.

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Setup

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Setup: Harman/Kardon HK-595 Speaker System

Unpacking the speakers • Connecting the speakers to your multichannel sound card •

Connecting the speakers to your stereo sound card • Placement of speakers

Unpacking the speakers

Carefully open the box containing the HK-595 speaker system and identify all components:

●Control/Right Satellite speaker

●Auxiliary/Left Satellite speaker

●Sub-woofer

●Input cables

●Power cable

Connect the speaker system as shown in the diagrams below. Once the speaker system is properly

connected, turn on the power switch located on the subwoofer.

Please refer to the system setup placemat for help in determining whether your sound card is stereo or

multi-channel.

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multichannel connection

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stereo connection

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Placement of speakers

All stereo information is heard from the satellite and control speakers. The satellites are magnetically

shielded and can be placed close to a computer monitor without distorting the image. For optimal

stereo imaging, the satellites should be separated by a distance equal to your distance away from the

satellites.

The subwoofer’s sound is non-directional, therefore, does not have to be placed in any particular

relationship to the satellites. Placing the subwoofer on the floor close to a wall or corner provides

maximum bass. If the subwoofer is placed too close to a computer monitor it can cause vibration on

the monitor screen.

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