Introduction, Typographic Conventions

HD 990

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon® HD 990 CD player.

The HD 990 is an exceptionally well-engineered product that offers high performance and ease of use.

Along with conventional CD audio discs, the HD 990 is also compatible with MP3 data from CDs and most recordable CD formats.

We ask that you take a few minutes to read through this Owner’s Manual to familiarize yourself with the controls and functions. This brief investment of time will yield dividends in the form of years of listening pleasure.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your dealer, as they are your best source of local information.

Harman Kardon’s analog processing legacy has been expressed to its optimal level in the output stage of the HD 990 with high definition, wide bandwidth and low feedback circuitry in a pure Class A configuration, using only high-grade components.

Important Note: The player will only output 2-channel PCM signals. Neither multi- channel Dolby® Digital or DTS® nor their 2-channel downmix signals will be output.

•• Asynchronous digital processing for highest possible jitter rejection based on a 32-bit DSP

•• Real-Time Linear Smoothing III

•• Two digital inputs (one optical and one coaxial) for dramatic sound quality- improvement of external devices

•• CD playback with CD text functionality, MP3 playback with ID3 tag information

•• Balanced XLR analog outputs for best matching to amplifiers with balanced inputs

•• Digital output for direct connection to outboard digital-to-analog converters

•• Sophisticated programming features to automatically play tracks in preprogrammed or random order

•• High-resolution synchronization link (HRS-link) permits direct clock lock to the HK 990 amplifier’s digital-analog converter for extreme precision and quality of sound

•• Full compatibility with CDR and CD-RW format to play (finalized) recordable and erasable discs without problems

Typographic Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used.

1– (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control.

0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote.  – (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection

CLASS 1

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