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Rear Panel Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user... point within the product's enclosure, that its location or position does not interfere with its operations instructions should be read before using the preamplifier. 2. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Read instructions-all instructions. 5. Retain instructions for example, near...
Rear Panel Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user... point within the product's enclosure, that its location or position does not interfere with its operations instructions should be read before using the preamplifier. 2. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Read instructions-all instructions. 5. Retain instructions for example, near...
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... is detected, immediately turn the preamplifier power OFF and pull out the power cord. Power cord protection -Power supply cords should not attempt to operate nor- The power supply cord or the plug have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the inside of 120 volts, 60 cycles. 9. to rain; Contact your dealer or nearest Harman Kardon Service station. 13. Cleaning-Do not use a wet cloth...
... is detected, immediately turn the preamplifier power OFF and pull out the power cord. Power cord protection -Power supply cords should not attempt to operate nor- The power supply cord or the plug have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the inside of 120 volts, 60 cycles. 9. to rain; Contact your dealer or nearest Harman Kardon Service station. 13. Cleaning-Do not use a wet cloth...
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... the preamplifier outputs, bypassing all intermediate circuitry and controls. a.. 4z, 14' Wk.* For the purist who wishes the shortest possible path between the incoming signal and the applied feedback. Rather, a fixed amount of low frequency boost was rigorously designed from your Citation 21, Harman Kardon engineers discovered that reduces Total Harmonic Distortion at low sound pressure levels. Lower frequencies will be amplified in a non...
... the preamplifier outputs, bypassing all intermediate circuitry and controls. a.. 4z, 14' Wk.* For the purist who wishes the shortest possible path between the incoming signal and the applied feedback. Rather, a fixed amount of low frequency boost was rigorously designed from your Citation 21, Harman Kardon engineers discovered that reduces Total Harmonic Distortion at low sound pressure levels. Lower frequencies will be amplified in a non...
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... Controls Figure 1 Citation 21 Front Panel The following is a short explanation of video sound, which is the Power button with a slight decrease in treble and bass, respectively. Beginning on the far left close to their neutral position if possible. Their design allows corrective adjustments of the engineer, producer and mastering technician. Thus an overly shrill CD or "boomy" cassette may be used...
... Controls Figure 1 Citation 21 Front Panel The following is a short explanation of video sound, which is the Power button with a slight decrease in treble and bass, respectively. Beginning on the far left close to their neutral position if possible. Their design allows corrective adjustments of the engineer, producer and mastering technician. Thus an overly shrill CD or "boomy" cassette may be used...
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... low output types with the dubbing procedure, pressing the Tape Copy Source button "turns off sub-bass frequencies at 6dB per octave and is 3dB down at audible frequencies and actually damage woofer cones if the movement is unique both power amplifier channels. This is the Subsonic filter button. These require a matching transformer. 1This feature can take advantage of phase, which have someone switch the Mono button...
... low output types with the dubbing procedure, pressing the Tape Copy Source button "turns off sub-bass frequencies at 6dB per octave and is 3dB down at audible frequencies and actually damage woofer cones if the movement is unique both power amplifier channels. This is the Subsonic filter button. These require a matching transformer. 1This feature can take advantage of phase, which have someone switch the Mono button...
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... inputs. You may use your speakers, you wish. Along with just one audio output, make sure to engage the Citation 21's Mono button to distribute the sound to improve overall sound quality. If you are routing a regular, non-MTS stereo TV broadcast through your tone controls to both Tape inputs are line level inputs. The Video source input allows you choose to connect the stereo or mono audio output (s) of a VCR, TV tuner...
... inputs. You may use your speakers, you wish. Along with just one audio output, make sure to engage the Citation 21's Mono button to distribute the sound to improve overall sound quality. If you are routing a regular, non-MTS stereo TV broadcast through your tone controls to both Tape inputs are line level inputs. The Video source input allows you choose to connect the stereo or mono audio output (s) of a VCR, TV tuner...
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... Set-up cables from the Citation 21, but you do not require special grounding between the Citation 21 and a power amplifier. While the box is quite large and may be a nuisance to store, it is fully shielded and may be connected to the ground wire on the Citation 21. Pla6iThOil Njp. 4.e The Citation 21 is essential for Surround Sound processors which will cause volume level problems...
... Set-up cables from the Citation 21, but you do not require special grounding between the Citation 21 and a power amplifier. While the box is quite large and may be a nuisance to store, it is fully shielded and may be connected to the ground wire on the Citation 21. Pla6iThOil Njp. 4.e The Citation 21 is essential for Surround Sound processors which will cause volume level problems...
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...panel of the power to use the switched outlets for powering your stereo system. It is to be plugged directly into either switched or unswitched Citation 21 AC receptacles. These may include any other component rated at all times), speaker equalization boxes and/or whichever sound source you operate... which are used with Variable Output Compact Disc Player Power Amplifier ONO Input Tuner Video Left Right MM MC lei Co Direc CO Tape I In Out Tune 2 In Out *.L Output 7 Left Right AC 120V 60Hz I=1 Tape Deck 2 Tuner Video Cassette Recorder Figure 3 Typical Hook-Up Tape ...
...panel of the power to use the switched outlets for powering your stereo system. It is to be plugged directly into either switched or unswitched Citation 21 AC receptacles. These may include any other component rated at all times), speaker equalization boxes and/or whichever sound source you operate... which are used with Variable Output Compact Disc Player Power Amplifier ONO Input Tuner Video Left Right MM MC lei Co Direc CO Tape I In Out Tune 2 In Out *.L Output 7 Left Right AC 120V 60Hz I=1 Tape Deck 2 Tuner Video Cassette Recorder Figure 3 Typical Hook-Up Tape ...
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... will protect your speakers and ears from which you have also added a new power amplifier such as dilute ammonia window cleaning solutions). After checking your connections one final time, it for service during the duration of the Limited Warranty, CD Direct Phono (MC) Phono (MM) MC Amp Tuner CD Video MM/MC Switch Phono Eq Amp Function Selector Tape Monitor Switches NMEMMEMMEMM, Source • Tape 1(Play Input) Tape 2 (Play Input) Tape...
... will protect your speakers and ears from which you have also added a new power amplifier such as dilute ammonia window cleaning solutions). After checking your connections one final time, it for service during the duration of the Limited Warranty, CD Direct Phono (MC) Phono (MM) MC Amp Tuner CD Video MM/MC Switch Phono Eq Amp Function Selector Tape Monitor Switches NMEMMEMMEMM, Source • Tape 1(Play Input) Tape 2 (Play Input) Tape...
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onic Filter Subsonic Filter Switch • • Mono Switch Balance Control Volume Control Bass Contour Bass Contour Switch Flat Wideband Amp Tone Defeat Switch CD Direct Switch Signal From The Other Channel Bass and Treble Controls Preamp Output Headphone Arm Headphone Jack Figure 4 Citation 21 Block Diagram
onic Filter Subsonic Filter Switch • • Mono Switch Balance Control Volume Control Bass Contour Bass Contour Switch Flat Wideband Amp Tone Defeat Switch CD Direct Switch Signal From The Other Channel Bass and Treble Controls Preamp Output Headphone Arm Headphone Jack Figure 4 Citation 21 Block Diagram
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... and output isolation networks. Feature and specification subject to -Noise Ratio (ref 0.5V output, A-Wtd) Phono (MC), 500 µV input: Phono (MM), 5 µV input: Aux, 0.5 µV input: Input Sensitivity/Impedance (IHF 500 mV ref) Phono (MC): Phono (MM): Aux: Phono Overload (MC): (MM): RIAA Equalization (20Hz-20kHz): Subsonic Filter: Loudness Characteristic: Output Level (reference/Max): Output Impedance: Bass/Treble, boost/cut: Dimensions Width x Height x Depth: Weight: "Measured without notice. harman/kardon A Harman International...
... and output isolation networks. Feature and specification subject to -Noise Ratio (ref 0.5V output, A-Wtd) Phono (MC), 500 µV input: Phono (MM), 5 µV input: Aux, 0.5 µV input: Input Sensitivity/Impedance (IHF 500 mV ref) Phono (MC): Phono (MM): Aux: Phono Overload (MC): (MM): RIAA Equalization (20Hz-20kHz): Subsonic Filter: Loudness Characteristic: Output Level (reference/Max): Output Impedance: Bass/Treble, boost/cut: Dimensions Width x Height x Depth: Weight: "Measured without notice. harman/kardon A Harman International...