AVR 11 (serv.man5) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 7

Introduction and Safety Information

1

Thank you for choosing a Harman
Kardon Audio/Video Receiver.

Your new unit is an exceptionally well-
engineered product that will give you
years of superb performance.

Save all packing material.
It is essential for shipping should you
move, or in the event the unit ever needs
repair.

■

To disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet, pull on the plug itself, not on
the cord.

■

Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet
whenever the unit is to be left unused
for an extended period of time.

■

Do not place furniture or other heavy
objects on the cord, and avoid
dropping heavy objects on it. Also do
not make a knot in the cord.

Place the unit 
on a firm and level surface
Avoid installing it:

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In moist or humid places

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Close to heating equipment or in
places exposed to direct sunlight

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In a direct draft from an air
conditioner or in other very cold
locations

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In places subject to excessive vibration
or dust

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In poorly ventilated places

Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet and
disconnect all wires to antennas and
other components.

Do Not Open the Cabinet
Do not attempt to service this unit.
Tampering with internal components can
cause fire or shock, and may void your
guarantee. If water or a small object
enters the unit, unplug the power cord
immediately and consult an authorized
Harman Kardon service center. Using the
unit under such conditions may cause a
fire or shock hazard.

Cleaning
Remove dust by wiping the unit with a
soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft
cloth lightly dampened with mild soapy
water; then wipe with a dry cloth. Never
use benzene, thinner, alcohol or other
volatile agents, and avoid spraying insec-
ticides near the unit.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications
in construction of this device which are
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

– (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 in the display 
window 

1

– (number in a square) indicates 

a specific front panel control

a

– (number in an oval) indicates 

a button on the remote

å

– (letter in a circle) indicates a rear

panel connection

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