HK 990

Connections

Connecting Other Components

1.Make sure your amplifier and other components are turned off.

2.Connect each component’s output/play jacks to the corresponding input jacks on the back of your amplifier and, if available, the component’s input/record jacks to the output jacks of the HK 990. Use the white, black or gray plugs to connect Left-channel jacks; use the red plugs for Right-channel jacks.

Wired Remote Control

To control your amplifier with an external infrared remote sensor, connect the wire from the remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the back panel. Or, if another stereo component has a built-in infrared remote sensor and a Remote Out jack, it may be possible to connect this jack to the Remote In jack of your amplifier. All ­Harman Kardon products with Remote In and Remote Out jacks are compa­tible­ with one another, except for the Citation 22, 24 and 25.

Other manufac­turers’­ remote sensors and components may not be compatible, but it will not hurt to experiment. A second wire may be used to connect your amplifier’s Remote Out jack to the remote input of another stereo component. Continue this process to include additional ­components (if compatible).

Connecting Speakers

3.For best performance, use high-quality speaker­ cables. However, ordinary copper wire can be used if the gauge meets the following requirements:

Wire Length

min. Diameter

Up to 8.2 feet (up to 2.5 meters)

1/32" (1mm)

Up to 13.1 feet (up to 4 meters)

3/64" (1.25mm)

Up to 19.7 feet (up to 6 meters)

1/16" (1.6mm)

Above 19.7 feet (above 6 meters)

5/64–3/32" (2–2.5mm)

4. Avoid rolling excess wire with or near signal interconnects.

IMPORTANT: When connecting two pairs of speakers, determine the impedance of each pair by looking on the back of the speakers or in your owner’s manual, or by contacting your dealer or manufacturer.

You can listen to two pairs of speakers at the same time ONLY if the impedance of EACH speaker is NOT LESS THAN 8 ohms.

WARNING: Do not play sets of speakers simultaneously­except as recommended above. Amplifier may overheat.

AC Power

Plug the cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The Power indicator will light up to indicate power on. To disconnect the power input completely, the main plug must be disconnected from the mains.

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Harman HK 990 owner manual Connecting Other Components, Wired Remote Control, Connecting Speakers, AC Power