MAS SYSTEM
Installation
1.Carefully unpack the controller, amplifier, speakers, FM antenna, DAB antenna (MAS 111 systems only), analog audio cable, ribbon cable, detachable AC power cord, The Bridge IIIP dock for iPod, remote control and batteries.
2.Open the battery compartment of the remote control by firmly grasping the portion of the remote that has the Harman Kardon logo and pulling it downward. Install the batteries in the remote control, following the “+” and
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
3.With the controller stacked on top of the amplifier, carefully insert one end of the ribbon cable into the connector on the rear panel of the controller, and the other end into the corresponding connector on the rear panel of the amplifier.
4.Connect the FM antenna to its terminal. The system requires a female connector on the antenna. For MAS 111 systems only, connect the DAB antenna to its terminal.
5.Install The Bridge IIIP (included with MAS 101/MAS 111 systems only) dock for iPod (iPod is not included).
a. Holding the cable with the wider part of the connector at the bottom, gently squeeze the tabs on each side as you insert it into the connector on the rear panel of the controller.
b. Place the black insert in The Bridge IIIP, making sure to push it all the way down. See Figure 1.
NOTE: Do not place an iPod in The Bridge IIIP unless both the black insert and a dock adapter are installed. Otherwise, the iPod will not connect properly, and both
Figure 1:
Docking an iPod
in The Bridge IIIP
it and The Bridge IIIP may sustain damage that is not covered by the warranty.
c. Locate the dock adapter that was included with your iPod, or select one of the included dock adapters by referring to Table 1. If your iPod is an older model that does not appear in Table 1 and that did not include an adapter, contact Apple, Inc. to purchase one.
Place the adapter in The Bridge IIIP insert, as shown in Figure 1.
d. Remove the iPod from any case, and dock it in The Bridge IIIP, as shown in Figure 1.
6.The MAS system features eight audio inputs for other devices, such as portable players. This step is optional, and may be skipped if you have no external devices.
If your player has:
tA stereo 3.5mm analog audio output or headphone jack: Plug an analog audio cable (not included) into the output or headphone jack and the front
tPair of
tIf your device is a turntable with an
tOptical or coaxial digital audio S/PDIF output: Plug one end of the digital audio cable (not included) into the player, and the other end into one of the Optical or Coaxial Inputs on the rear panel of the MAS system.
Remember to select the correct analog or digital input as the source by pressing the Line In or Digital In Source Selector on the remote.
7.To make analog or digital audio recordings, connect the Coaxial Digital Output or the Line Output on the rear panel of the controller to the corresponding input on an audio recorder (not included). The MAS system can convert analog or digital signals to the other domain.
8.Place the left and right loudspeakers as desired. It is recommended that the speakers be placed so as to form an equilateral triangle with the usual listening position. Thus, each speaker will be the same distance from the other speaker as it is from the listening position.
Place the speakers at about the same height as the listener's ears.
Connect one end of each included speaker cable to the terminals on the speaker, and the other end to the terminals on the amplifier. To ensure proper performance and bass response, make sure to preserve the correct polarity by connecting the positive terminals (colored red) to each other and the negative terminals (colored black) to each other.
9.Plug all power cords for the MAS system and any external sources into unswitched AC outlets.
Table 1 – Select the Correct The Bridge IIIP Insert
The Bridge IIIP Insert | iPod Model |
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NANO | iPod nano, 1st and 2nd generations |
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5G (VIDEO 60GB) | iPod, 5th generation (60GB, 80GB) and |
| iPod classic (160GB) |
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5G (VIDEO 30GB) | iPod, 5th generation (30GB) and iPod |
| classic (80GB) |
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13 | iPod nano, 3rd generation and 4th |
| generation |
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12, 14 | iPod touch – install large bumper |
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