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Harman-Kardon MAS 102 manual

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  • Page 1

    Musi c syst em Owner’s Manual MAS 101 /102/111[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 2 T able of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 INTRODUCTION AND FEA TURES 4 Harman Kardon ® High-Performance Audio system 4 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS (Controller and Amplifier) 5 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS (Controller) 6 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS (Amplifier) 7 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 INST ALLA TION 10 OPERA TION 11 Using the Remote Control 11 [...]

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    Safety Instructions MAS SYSTEM 3 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water . 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 7. Do[...]

  • Page 4

    MAS SYSTEM 4 The Bridge IIIP dock for iP od (included with MAS 101, MAS 111 only) charges iP od touch t 2nd generation, iP od nano 4th genera tion, iPod c lassic, iPod touch 1st generation, iPod nano 3rd generation, iP od nano 2nd genera tion and iPod 5th generation. iPod not included. Slot-loaded CD player with CD, CD-R, CD-RW , MP3 and WMA playba[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 5 Front-Panel Controls Controller and Amplifier The MAS systems use touch-sensitive controls. T o use a control, tap gently on its lit icon. NOTE: Controls are the same for all models.  Power: T urns the MAS system on or places it in Standby mode. T o completely power off the unit, unplug the power supply .  Message Display: [...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 6 Rear -Panel Connections Controller  FM Antenna T erminal: Connect the included FM antenna wire here.  DAB Antenna T erminal (MAS 111 Only): Connect the included DAB antenna wire lead here to enjoy programming from digital DAB, DAB+ or T -DMB-Audio radio stations available in your area.   USB Port B: Connect a compatible USB[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 7 Rear -Panel Connections Amplifier  Right and Left Speaker Output T erminals: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker . Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections).  Input From Controller: Connect the included ribbon cable to this connector and to the [...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 8 Remote Control Functions Power: T urns the MAS system on or off. T o completely po wer off the unit, unplug the power supply . Sleep: Each press increases the time until turn-off, from 10 to 90 minutes, in increments of 10 minutes. The next press after the 90 minutes setting turns off the Sleep function. Source Selectors: Selects a sou[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 9 Remote Control Functions Clear: Clears the current preset station or a playlist entry. s Radio: T o delete the current preset station, press the Clear button while it is playing. • Playlist: While programming a playlist, press the clear button to delete the track just entered. After the playlist has been saved by pressing the S[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 10 Installation Carefully unpack the controller , amplifier , speakers, FM antenna, DAB antenna (MAS 1. 111 systems only), analog audio cable, ribbon cable, detachable AC power cord, The Bridge IIIP dock for iPod, remote control and batteries. Open the battery compartment of the remote control by firmly grasping the portion 2. of the r[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 11 Operation Using the MAS system is simple and intuitive. The front-panel controls use advanced touch-sensitive technology . T o use the front panel, place a finger over any of the illuminated icons. A gentle tap is all that is necessar y . Wait a few seconds for the system to process each command. T o remove fingerprints, wipe the fr[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 12 Operation 3. Press the Enter button to display “Alarm 1.” Use the 7 / 3 buttons to display “Alarm 2.” When the desired alarm is displayed, press the Enter button to set it. The “Weekday: On” message will appear. Use the 7 / 3 buttons to display the Weekday Time, Weekend On/Off, Weekend Time or Source Settings, and press th[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 13 Operation At the set time, the MAS system will automatically turn on and begin playing the selected source. The system will play at the volume selected at the Level setting of the Alarm Setup menu, and will continue to play for the period specified by the Timeout setting. Press the Power button or the Sleep button to place the unit in[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 14 Operation DAB T uner (MAS 111 Systems Only) The MAS 111 system is equipped with a DAB/DAB+/T-DMB-Audio tuner for use with compatible digital radio stations, where available. The included DAB antenna must be connected to receive these stations. Press the Radio Source Selector repeatedly to toggle between the FM and DAB bands. The first[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 15 Operation Use the numeric keys to directly access a track. If the disc is organized into folders, press the Folder +/– buttons to open a folder. Additional presses skip to the next or pre- vious folder. Within a folder you may search through the tracks more quickly by pressing the +10 and –10 numeric keys. USB Your MAS system is e[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 16 Operation NOTES: • Only connect a turntable with an MM-type cartridge to the Phono Input. Do not connect a turntable to any other input without using a phono preamp. • When one of the digital audio inputs is selected, if no signal is present – e.g., if the device is turned off or paused – the “UNLOCK” message will appear. [...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 17 T roubleshooting If the problem is... Make sure that... Unit does not function when Power On Switch is pressed. Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into an unswitched outle t. t If t he “P ROT EC T ” mess age appea rs, p ress a nd hold th e remote c ontr ol Power but ton for a t least 1 se cond to tur n of f the M A S [...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 18 Specifications System Power output: 65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, THD <0.07%, into 6 ohms, both channels driven Bandwidth: 20Hz–35kHz, –3dB System frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted: 90dB (Analog inputs), 96dB (Digital inputs) Channel separation: ≥ 65dB Crosstalk between source[...]

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    MAS SYSTEM 19 Specifications CD Section Disc compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW , MP3, WMA THD+N (20Hz – 20kHz): <0.025% Frequenc y response: 20Hz to 20kHz, 0dB ±0.5 Channel separation: ≥ 65dB Signal-to-noise ratio: “A ” WTG > 96dBr; 22kHz filter > 94dBr General Power requirement: AC 230V/50Hz (MAS 101/MAS 111); AC 120V/60Hz (MAS 102[...]

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    Harman Consumer, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA 516.255.4545 (USA only) © 2010 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and MMD are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incor- porated, registered in[...]