Contents: Harman/kardon HK695 Audio System User's Guide Harman/Kardon HK695 User's Guide Safety Instructions Introduction Setup Using the speaker system Diagnostics Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2000 Harman Multimedia. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: harman/kardon is a registered trademark 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: 30 Sept 2000 file:///D|/HK695/index.htm11/16/2004 3:52:43 AM Safety Back to Contents Page Safety Instructions: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System 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. q q q q q q q q q q q q q q 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 DellTM Computer Corporation service personnel. Do not expose the speakers to liquid or solvent. Never remove grille covers in order to service the product. The speaker system does not contain any user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to the DellTM Computer Technical Support Group. Do not expose the speaker system to temperature or humidity extremes, direct sunlight, excessive dust, or vibrations. Place the speaker system 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 speaker system, 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 speaker system to rain or moisture. Back to Contents Page file:///D|/HK695/safety.htm11/16/2004 3:52:45 AM Introduction:Using the speaker system: harman/kardon Champagne HK695 Audio System Back to Contents Page Introduction: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System System The HK695 Audio System is the latest innovation from harman/kardon, a long time leader in the manufacture of high-end component and computer audio systems. harman/kardon's audio heritage combined with continual research has provided the unique technologies included in the HK695 Audio System. These technologies include Vmax, a Harman International audio image-processing algorithm that seamlessly supports both two and four channel sound cards. This audio hologram creates a four speaker sound field from two speakers through the use of a head related transfer function when used with a four channel sound card. In addition, the algorithm provides enhanced stereo when used with a two channel sound card. The Harman Multimedia Odyssey I transducer is another technology critical to the HK695 Audio System. This unique full range transducer was designed specifically for extremely small speaker enclosures while providing significant mid bass. In addition to the bass, the small, rigid and light inverted aluminum cone provides performance that will rival any tweeter used in multimedia speakers today. The result is a small and elegant satellite speaker that perfectly integrates with the subwoofer while providing superior midrange and highs. The Magnum series subwoofer transducer provides deep bass. This Magnum series of woofers are designed specifically to match with the Harman Multimedia Odyssey I transducers. The same approach of providing solid bass from a small enclosure guided the development of these Magnum transducers. As described in the Using the speaker system section of the user's guide, the top of the control/right speaker features - and + buttons. Briefly pressing the appropriate button will cause a small step increase or decrease in the system volume. Holding down the appropriate button for more than 0.5 seconds will cause the volume to decrease or decrease rapidly while that button is held down. Treble, Bass and surround level adjust knobs are located on top of the subwoofer unit. A system on/off switch is also provided on the rear of the subwoofer unit. The system includes two desktop speakers and a subwoofer that can be placed either on the floor or on your desk. Both satellite speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically shielded to provide the greatest protection against computer monitor image distortion. file:///D|/HK695/intro.htm (1 of 2)11/16/2004 3:52:48 AM Introduction:Using the speaker system: harman/kardon Champagne HK695 Audio System Back to Contents Page file:///D|/HK695/intro.htm (2 of 2)11/16/2004 3:52:48 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System Back to Contents Page Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System Unpacking the speakers · Connecting the speakers to your sound card · Placement of speakers Unpacking the speakers Carefully unpack your speaker system and identify all components: q q q Control/Right Satellite speaker Auxiliary/Left Satellite speaker Subwoofer with attached power and audio input cables Connect the speaker system as shown in the Connecting the speaker system to sound card illustrations. Once the speaker system is properly connected, turn on the power switch located on the rear of the subwoofer. Back to top file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (1 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System Connecting the speaker system to the computer. Step 1 If you have an integrated sound solution; or a stereo sound card, connect the green connector from the subwoofer into the green jack on the computer, the black connector is not used, leave the rubber cap on the black connector to prevent static from the pin grounding on the system. If you have a multi-channel sound card; connect the green connector from the subwoofer into the green jack on the computer and connect the black connector from the speaker into the black jack on the computer. If you have a portable computer; connect the green connector from the subwoofer into the headphone jack on the computer, the black connector is not used, leave the rubber cap on the black connector to prevent static from the pin grounding on the system. Step 2 Plug the orange connector from the right/control satellite into the orange jack on the subwoofer. Step 3 Plug the brown connector from the left satellite into the brown jack on the subwoofer. Step 4 Plug the AC plug into the wall outlet. Step 5 Turn on the speaker set and adjust the volume accordingly. file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (2 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (3 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (4 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (5 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (6 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Setup: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System Back to top Placement of speakers The speakers are magnetically shielded and can be placed close to a computer monitor without distorting the image. For optimal stereo imaging, separate the speakers from each other by a distance equal to your distance from the speakers. The subwoofer's sound is non-directional; therefore, does not have to be placed in any particular relationship to the satellites. The subwoofer is magnetically shielded and can be placed on the desktop, if desired. If the subwoofer is placed too close to a computer monitor it can cause vibration on the monitor screen. Back to Contents Page file:///D|/HK695/setup.htm (7 of 7)11/16/2004 3:52:52 AM Using the speaker system: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System Back to Contents Page Using the speaker system: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System On/Off Switch · Volume Control · Muting · Controls on the subwoofer · Diagnostics Using the speaker system On Off Switch An on/off switch is located on the rear of the subwoofer. There is a green LED located on top of each of the two satellite speakers. There is also a green LED located on the top of the subwoofer. All three LEDs should illuminate when the system is connected correctly and receiving power. Turn the speaker off if it will not be used for a long period. Back to top Volume control file:///D|/HK695/usage.htm (1 of 5)11/16/2004 3:53:03 AM Using the speaker system: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System The volume control can be found on the top of the control/right satellite speaker. Pushing the right + button on the top of this speaker will turn up the volume setting in increments of 2.0 dB per step. If the button is continuously depressed, after 0.5 seconds the volume level will constantly increase at a rate of 20 dB per second. Pushing the left - button on the top of the right speaker will turn down the volume setting in increments of 2.0 dB per step. If the button is continuously depressed, after 0.5 seconds the volume level will constantly decrease at a rate of 20 dB per second until the system is muted. The harman/kardon HK695 Audio System will retain the volume setting when mute is turned off. The system will store the setting so that when the speaker is turned back on, the system will restore the last volume setting. Muting Pushing the left and right buttons simultaneously on the top of the right speaker will mute the audio. Power will remain on (both speakers´ LEDs remain illuminated). When muted, pushing either the left button or the right button, or both buttons simultaneously will restore volume to the level prior to the activation of the mute function. Back to top Controls on the subwoofer file:///D|/HK695/usage.htm (2 of 5)11/16/2004 3:53:03 AM Using the speaker system: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System The are three tone and effects level knobs located on the top of the subwoofer. They control Bass, Treble and Surround. Bass - Turn the knob marked Bass clockwise to increase the subwoofer level or counterclockwise to decrease the subwoofer level. Treble ­ Turn the knob marked Treble clockwise to increase the treble level or counterclockwise to decrease the treble level. Surround - Turn the knob marked Surround clockwise to increase the surround level or counterclockwise to decrease the surround level. Turning this knob all the way counterclockwise will defeat the surround mode. Back to top Diagnostics file:///D|/HK695/usage.htm (3 of 5)11/16/2004 3:53:03 AM Using the speaker system: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System In order to facilitate optimal system setup, a diagnostic system has been built in to the harman/ kardon HK695 Audio System. If you are having trouble getting sound out of your system, or are not confident that your setup is optimal, use these system diagnostics to configure your harman/kardon HK695 Audio system. Disconnect all speaker cables from the sound card. To test the front speaker channel, plug the green connector into the diagnostic jack on the rear of the subwoofer. This will generate a test tone. This tone will alternate from the Subwoofer to the satellites and back again. The diagnostic test can also be used to test the rear speaker channel input by plugging in the black connector into the diagnostic jack on the rear of the subwoofer. (Test tone may sound different due to the surround characteristics of speaker system). When you have finished the test, unplug the cable from the `DIAG' jack and plug the audio cable back into the correct soundcard output jack. Review the user setup if necessary. While the speaker system is in the diagnostic mode, the -/+ controls will control the volume of the diagnostic tone. If the test tone was heard from all speakers, your HK695 Audio System is working correctly. If not, see the troubleshooting section for detailed troubleshooting techniques. file:///D|/HK695/usage.htm (4 of 5)11/16/2004 3:53:03 AM Using the speaker system: harman/kardon HK695 Audio System Back to top Back to Contents Page file:///D|/HK695/usage.htm (5 of 5)11/16 ...