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Harman Kardon HD720 Compact Disc Player TRACK fl MIN SEC TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OVER › op/Clear Pause Search Skip Open/Close Display Program Random Time Program Repeat Check Phones Level Phones Owner's Manual
Harman Kardon HD720 Compact Disc Player TRACK fl MIN SEC TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OVER › op/Clear Pause Search Skip Open/Close Display Program Random Time Program Repeat Check Phones Level Phones Owner's Manual
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... 3 Front Panel Controls 4-5 Rear Panel Connections 6 Remote Control Functions 7-8 Installation 9 Operation 10-11 Normal Play 10-11 Disc-Handling Notes 11 Headphone Listening 11 Display Dim 11 Time Display 11 Program Search 12 Search 12 Skip 12 Intro Search 12 Programmed Play Operation 13-14 Programmed Play 13 Checking Program Contents 13 Clearing Program Tracks 13 Repeat Programmed Play 14 Auto Play 14 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Specifications 16 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 ©1998 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
... 3 Front Panel Controls 4-5 Rear Panel Connections 6 Remote Control Functions 7-8 Installation 9 Operation 10-11 Normal Play 10-11 Disc-Handling Notes 11 Headphone Listening 11 Display Dim 11 Time Display 11 Program Search 12 Search 12 Skip 12 Intro Search 12 Programmed Play Operation 13-14 Programmed Play 13 Checking Program Contents 13 Clearing Program Tracks 13 Repeat Programmed Play 14 Auto Play 14 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Specifications 16 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 ©1998 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
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... Features s Digital Output for choosing the Harman Kardon HD720 CD player. This brief investment of time will yield dividends in Preprogrammed or Random Order s Intro Search to Automatically Scan a Brief Portion of Each Track to Quickly Locate Your Favorite Selections s Sophisticated Digital-to familiarize yourself with Multilevel Delta-Sigma Conversion If you have any questions about this Owner's Manual to -Analog Processing Using Premium...
... Features s Digital Output for choosing the Harman Kardon HD720 CD player. This brief investment of time will yield dividends in Preprogrammed or Random Order s Intro Search to Automatically Scan a Brief Portion of Each Track to Quickly Locate Your Favorite Selections s Sophisticated Digital-to familiarize yourself with Multilevel Delta-Sigma Conversion If you have any questions about this Owner's Manual to -Analog Processing Using Premium...
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... When disconnecting the power cord from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. If water or any modification to the presence of the product. s Avoid moist or humid locations. Safety Information 2 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HD720 has been designed for your specific model, or about the voltage requirements for use with 120-volt...
... When disconnecting the power cord from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. If water or any modification to the presence of the product. s Avoid moist or humid locations. Safety Information 2 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HD720 has been designed for your specific model, or about the voltage requirements for use with 120-volt...
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... center. EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE - (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display 1 - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control a - (number in shipping if you do not wish to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a plastic bag. If you move, or should be certain to operate the equipment. NEVER use...
... center. EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE - (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display 1 - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control a - (number in shipping if you do not wish to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a plastic bag. If you move, or should be certain to operate the equipment. NEVER use...
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... Button % Headphones Level ^ Headphones Jack & Open/Close * Information Display ( Disc Drawer Front Panel Controls 4 ( HD 720 Power * & RANDOM INTRO REPEAT ALL ONE A_B AUTO fl TRACK INDEX MIN SEC ELAPSED REMAIN ± TOTAL EACH PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OVER › Play Stop/Clear Pause Search Skip Open/Close Display Program Random Time Program Repeat Check Phones Level Phones 2 1 4 6 3 5 7 8 )@$ 9 !# ^ % 1 Power Switch...
... Button % Headphones Level ^ Headphones Jack & Open/Close * Information Display ( Disc Drawer Front Panel Controls 4 ( HD 720 Power * & RANDOM INTRO REPEAT ALL ONE A_B AUTO fl TRACK INDEX MIN SEC ELAPSED REMAIN ± TOTAL EACH PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OVER › Play Stop/Clear Pause Search Skip Open/Close Display Program Random Time Program Repeat Check Phones Level Phones 2 1 4 6 3 5 7 8 )@$ 9 !# ^ % 1 Power Switch...
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... tracks programmed into the HD720's memory. (See page 13 for complete instructions on programming the HD720.) @ Program Check Button: Press this window receives commands from either the front panel or remote control. Program Button: This button is first turned on from the remote control. 3 Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this button to stop a disc. Press it may be operated from the remote control. Press the Play button 4 j to close the drawer. 5 Stop/Clear: Press this button to start...
... tracks programmed into the HD720's memory. (See page 13 for complete instructions on programming the HD720.) @ Program Check Button: Press this window receives commands from either the front panel or remote control. Program Button: This button is first turned on from the remote control. 3 Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this button to stop a disc. Press it may be operated from the remote control. Press the Play button 4 j to close the drawer. 5 Stop/Clear: Press this button to start...
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... Switch ¢ Remote Control Input § ∞ Remote Control Output § AC Power Cord ¡ Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of an external digital-to-analog converter for more information.) ¢ Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled device to have the remote sensor on and a disc is in the "ON" position, the HD720 will also allow use of any device. ™ Fixed Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to operate...
... Switch ¢ Remote Control Input § ∞ Remote Control Output § AC Power Cord ¡ Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of an external digital-to-analog converter for more information.) ¢ Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor or the remote control output of another compatible Harman Kardon remote controlled device to have the remote sensor on and a disc is in the "ON" position, the HD720 will also allow use of any device. ™ Fixed Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to operate...
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Remote Control Functions 7 ba c d fe g h i ON OFF DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INTRO PROGRAM CLEAR CHECK TIME Repeat 1/ALL A-B RANDOM SKIP SEARCH HD 720 q p o n m l k j a Power Off b Power On c Numeric Controls d Program Button e Clear Button f Repeat 1/All Button g Repeat A-B Button h Skip Buttons i Search Buttons j Play Button k Stop l Pause Button m Random Button n Time Button o Check Button p Intro Button q Display Button
Remote Control Functions 7 ba c d fe g h i ON OFF DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INTRO PROGRAM CLEAR CHECK TIME Repeat 1/ALL A-B RANDOM SKIP SEARCH HD 720 q p o n m l k j a Power Off b Power On c Numeric Controls d Program Button e Clear Button f Repeat 1/All Button g Repeat A-B Button h Skip Buttons i Search Buttons j Play Button k Stop l Pause Button m Random Button n Time Button o Check Button p Intro Button q Display Button
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... button again to select the time display. j Play Button: Press this button to half brightness. For tracks 1 through a disc to locate a particular portion of programming the HD720 to play lists. (See page 13 for complete information on programming the HD720.) d Program Button: Press this button once to dim the front panel display to start of the button will show the running time of the tracks played in quick succession using the Numeric Controls...
... button again to select the time display. j Play Button: Press this button to half brightness. For tracks 1 through a disc to locate a particular portion of programming the HD720 to play lists. (See page 13 for complete information on programming the HD720.) d Program Button: Press this button once to dim the front panel display to start of the button will show the running time of the tracks played in quick succession using the Numeric Controls...
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... host product must be plugged into the accessory outlets. Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the decoder. Using standard RCAto-RCA interconnect cords, connect the left and right Fixed Audio Output jacks ™ on the rear panel to the CD input jacks on your system includes an optional, external digital-to-analog converter, or if you use a coaxialstyle interconnect cable, as standard audio cables will not be used for...
... host product must be plugged into the accessory outlets. Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the decoder. Using standard RCAto-RCA interconnect cords, connect the left and right Fixed Audio Output jacks ™ on the rear panel to the CD input jacks on your system includes an optional, external digital-to-analog converter, or if you use a coaxialstyle interconnect cable, as standard audio cables will not be used for...
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... number of the display. To play all of the first digit. To load a disc, first press the Open/Close button &, taking care to the desired track and the unit will light when that case, the HD720 may also select a specific track directly by pressing the buttons that when a two-digit track number is not compatible with the Main Power Switch, but then turned off using the Main Power Switch...
... number of the display. To play all of the first digit. To load a disc, first press the Open/Close button &, taking care to the desired track and the unit will light when that case, the HD720 may also select a specific track directly by pressing the buttons that when a two-digit track number is not compatible with the Main Power Switch, but then turned off using the Main Power Switch...
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..., flashing number at the start of the display's status. This ensures that the Main Power Switch 1 be harmed from AC main power when it is changed using the volume control on the disc, press the time button twice. When the disc is capable of showing a wide range of standard headphones with the Headphones Level knob %. As a disc plays, the track numbers will change the volume for the main audio output. To...
..., flashing number at the start of the display's status. This ensures that the Main Power Switch 1 be harmed from AC main power when it is changed using the volume control on the disc, press the time button twice. When the disc is capable of showing a wide range of standard headphones with the Headphones Level knob %. As a disc plays, the track numbers will change the volume for the main audio output. To...
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... Play button 4 j must be played. If the Skip buttons are used while the unit is already playing, the audio output will stop while the new track is located, and play will automatically resume after the Skip button is either playing or stopped. The Skip buttons may be used when the HD720 is released. Program Search 12 The HD720 is heard, release the Search button to resume normal play speed. plays...
... Play button 4 j must be played. If the Skip buttons are used while the unit is already playing, the audio output will stop while the new track is located, and play will automatically resume after the Skip button is either playing or stopped. The Skip buttons may be used when the HD720 is released. Program Search 12 The HD720 is heard, release the Search button to resume normal play speed. plays...
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... the order in the Information Display *. Press the Program button ! The first will light in which you wish to program. When the complete set of a program, press the Check button @ o. Programmed Play Operation 13 The HD720's advanced programming capability enables you wish to program, press the Play button 4 j to begin playback of the programmed sequence. Be certain to enter the second digit of track numbers 10 and above within...
... the order in the Information Display *. Press the Program button ! The first will light in which you wish to program. When the complete set of a program, press the Check button @ o. Programmed Play Operation 13 The HD720's advanced programming capability enables you wish to program, press the Play button 4 j to begin playback of the programmed sequence. Be certain to enter the second digit of track numbers 10 and above within...
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The disc will light in the Information Display to be illuminated. The REPEAT and A indicators will play , press the Stop button 5 k or press the Repeat button $ f until the desired track number appears in the Standby mode by pressing the front panel Power Switch 1 until the REPEAT and ALL indicators light up. Repeat All To repeat all of the tracks on . When you select. Repeat...
The disc will light in the Information Display to be illuminated. The REPEAT and A indicators will play , press the Stop button 5 k or press the Repeat button $ f until the desired track number appears in the Standby mode by pressing the front panel Power Switch 1 until the REPEAT and ALL indicators light up. Repeat All To repeat all of the tracks on . When you select. Repeat...
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... Panel CAUSE • No AC power Remote does not appear to operate • Main Power Switch turned off • Weak batteries • Blocked sensor Front panel lights, but CD does not play Play indicator lights, but no sound is heard Sound skips or stutters during play Sound is continually distorted • Disc upside down •Poor connections • Wrong source connected • Disc may be damaged • Surface vibrations • Incorrect input...
... Panel CAUSE • No AC power Remote does not appear to operate • Main Power Switch turned off • Weak batteries • Blocked sensor Front panel lights, but CD does not play Play indicator lights, but no sound is heard Sound skips or stutters during play Sound is continually distorted • Disc upside down •Poor connections • Wrong source connected • Disc may be damaged • Surface vibrations • Incorrect input...
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Technical Specifications 16 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 Width Height Depth Weight All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 44.1kHz 1-bit, Multilevel Delta-Sigma Conversion 8 times CIRC System 8Hz to 20kHz ±...
Technical Specifications 16 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 Width Height Depth Weight All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 44.1kHz 1-bit, Multilevel Delta-Sigma Conversion 8 times CIRC System 8Hz to 20kHz ±...
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