Harman Kardon AVP 2 Owners Manual

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AVPZ

harman/kardon

Digital Surround Processor

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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F OR PEOPLE WHO DON T READ ZVIANUALS

Please read this one.

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CAUTION

The time you invest will be worth it.
If you feel you absolutely do not
have time to read it just now, here is
a short list of key information you will

I AVP2 Surround Parameters
I Installing your AVP2
I Setup

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK). NO
USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER ONNEL.

The lightning llash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle. is
intended to alert the user to the presence
oi uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the products enclosure that may be oI
suliicient magnitude to constitute a risk at
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle IS intended to alert the
user to the presence oi important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

US, and Canadian customers should use 120 volt AC
only. Other customers should use voltages appropriate
to their area. Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying
a higher voltage may create a lire hazard.

Handle the Power Cord Gently.

I To disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. pull on
the plug itsell, not on the cord.

I Disconnect the plug lrom the AC outlet whenever
the unit is to be left unused for an extended period
of time.

I Do not place lurniture or other heavy objects on the
cord, and avoid dropping heavy objects on it. Also
do not make a knot in the cord.

Place the unit on a firm and level surlace.
Avoid installing it:
I In moist or humid places;

I Close to heating equipment or in places exposed
to direct sunlight;

I In a direct draft from an air conditioner or in other
very cold locations;

I In places sublect to excessive vibration or dust;

I In poorly ventilated places.

MOVING THE UNIT. Belore moving the unit, he sure to
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect
all wires to other stereo components.

Do NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Do not attempt to service
this unit. Tampering with internal components can cause
lire or shock, and may void your guarantee. If water or
small objects enter the unit. unplug the power cord im-
mediately and consult an authorized Harman Kardon
dealer or our lactory service department. Using the unit
under such conditions may cause a tire or shock hazard.

CLEANING. Remove dust by wiping the unit with a spit
dry cloth. It necessary, use a soft cloth lightly dampened
with a mild soapy water; then wipe with a dry cloth. Never
use benzene, thinner, alcohol orcther volatile agents. and
avoid spraying insecticides near the unit.

need in order to get the most from
your AVP2. Reviewing these
sections will take only a few minutes.

If you dont have time to read this
manual, a step-by-step quick
installation guide is provided on the
next page. In order to achieve
optimum system performance, it is
still essential that you read and
understand the materials presented
in this manual.

I Becoming Acquainted with your
AVP2

I AVP2 Features

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTEN-
SION CORD, RECEPTACLE. OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLAR-
ISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT 0U UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT. SAUF
SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present
appareil numérlque nemet pas de Bruits Radioélectriques Despassant les
limites applicables aux appareiles numériques de Classe B prescites dens
Ie reglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.