Harman Kardon CD Player HD 970 User Manual

HD 970 CD Player  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
HD 970  
Play  
Pause  
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Power for the Digital Revolution®  
 
Introduction  
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon  
HD 970 CD player.  
The HD 970 is an exceptionally well-engineered  
product that offers high performance and ease  
of use.  
RLS-II was a natural, yet radical evolution of the  
original RLS concept.  
I Asynchronous Digital Processing for  
Highest Possible Jitter Rejection based  
on a 32bit DSP  
Since then, dramatic progress has been made in  
Digital Signal Processing, allowing the integra-  
tion of DSP's in a standalone CD Player and the  
implementation of a very powerful algorithm in  
the digital domain: the birth of the RLS-III.  
I Real-time Linear Smoothing III  
I Two Digital Inputs (One Optical and  
One Coaxial) for Dramatic Sound  
Quality Improvement of External  
Devices  
Along with conventional CD audio discs, the  
HD 970 is also compatible with MP3 data from  
CDs and most recordable CD formats.  
Using theoretical roots of the RLS, RLS-III has set  
new standards for dynamic range and shifted  
noise to an absolute non-audible frequency  
range with very high jitter rejection. The result is  
an astonishing common signal format of 24 bits  
at a sampling frequency of 384 kHz.  
We ask that you take a few minutes to read  
through this Owner’s Manual to familiarize your-  
self with the controls and functions. This brief  
investment of time will yield dividends in the  
form of years of listening pleasure.  
I CD Playback with CD Text Functionality,  
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag Information  
I Digital Output for Direct Connection to  
Outboard Digital-to-Analog Converters  
This 24 bits/384 kHz signal format allows  
Harman Kardon engineers to take a minimalist  
approach to the subsequent analog filtering,  
without paying any penalty in the form of the  
aliasing errors and artifacts.  
I Sophisticated Programming Features to  
Automatically Play Tracks in  
Preprogrammed or Random Order  
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.  
I Full compatibility with CD-R and CD-RW  
format to play (finalized) recordable  
and erasable discs without problems.  
Harman Kardon's analog processing legacy has  
been expressed to its optimal level in the output  
stage of the HD 970 with High Definition, Wide  
Bandwidth and Low Feedback circuitry in a pure  
Class A configuration, using only high grade  
components.  
Description and Features  
Ever since its introduction in 1992,  
Harman Kardon RLS (Real-time Linear  
Smoothing) conversion technology has been  
hailed as an efficient, high performance means  
of transforming the, at that time 16-bit, digital  
signal from CD to high quality analog. The short  
RLS signal path resulted in hitherto unknown  
clarity and detail, in combination with awesome  
dynamic resolution of the critical bass frequen-  
cies.  
A unique feature of the HD 970 is that it allows  
other source components to be played back  
using the high-grade audiophile digital-to-ana-  
log convertors inside the CD player. Especially  
source components using older and less power-  
ful convertors will benefit from this feature.  
Important Note: The player will only output  
2-channel PCM signals. Neither multi-channel  
Dolby Digital or DTS nor their 2-channel down-  
mix signals will be output.  
CLASS 1  
LASER  
INTRODUCTION 3  
 
Information  
Installation Location  
Important Safety Information  
Unpacking  
I To assure proper operation, and to avoid the  
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on  
a firm and level surface. When placing the unit  
on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any  
mounting hardware can support the weight of  
the product.  
Verify Line Voltage Before Use  
Your HD 970 has been designed for use with  
230-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage  
other than that for which it is intended can create  
a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the  
unit.  
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-  
tect your new HD 970 during shipment were  
specially designed to cushion it from shock and  
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton  
and packing materials for use in shipping if you  
move or should the unit ever need repair.  
I Make certain that proper space is provided  
both above and below the unit for ventilation.  
If this product will be installed in a cabinet or  
other enclosed area, make certain that there is  
sufficient air movement within the cabinet.  
If you have any questions about the voltage  
requirements for your specific model, or about  
the line voltage in your area, contact your selling  
dealer before plugging the unit into a wall out-  
let.  
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,  
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-  
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and  
collapsing the carton down to a more two-  
dimensional appearance. Other cardboard  
inserts may be stored in the same manner.  
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed  
should be saved along with the carton in a  
plastic bag.  
I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted  
surface.  
Do Not Use Extension Cords  
I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold  
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct  
sunlight or heating equipment.  
We do not recommend that extension cords be  
used with this product. As with all electrical  
devices, do not run power cords under rugs or  
carpets or place heavy objects on them.  
Damaged power cords should be replaced  
immediately by an authorized service depot with  
cords meeting factory specifications.  
If you do not wish to save the packaging  
materials, please note that the carton and other  
sections of the shipping protection are  
recyclable. Please respect the environment and  
discard those materials at a local recycling  
center.  
I Avoid moist or humid locations.  
Cleaning  
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,  
soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft  
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a  
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-  
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thin-  
ner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may dam-  
age the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying  
insecticide near the unit.  
Handle The AC Power Cord Gently  
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC  
outlet always pull the plug, never pull the cord.  
If you do not intend to use the unit for any con-  
siderable length of time, disconnect the plug  
from the AC outlet.  
Do Not Open The Cabinet  
Moving The Unit  
There are no user-serviceable components inside  
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a  
shock hazard, and any modification to the prod-  
uct will void your guarantee. If water or any  
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a  
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon-  
nect it from the AC power source immediately,  
and consult an authorized service station.  
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect  
any interconnection cords with other compo-  
nents, and make certain that you disconnect the  
unit from the AC outlet.  
CAUTION: The HD 970 uses a laser system. To  
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do  
not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of  
the safety mechanisms provided for your protec-  
tion. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To  
ensure proper use of this product, please read  
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for  
future use. Should the unit require maintenance  
or repair, please contact your local  
Harman Kardon service station. Refer servicing  
to qualified personnel only.  
4 INFORMATION  
 
Front-Panel Controls  
HD 970  
Play  
Pause  
Stop  
SKip/Search  
Display  
Open/Close  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Main Information Display  
Power On/Off (Standby)  
Open/Close  
Play  
Pause  
Stop  
Skip/Search (Previous)  
Skip/Search (Next)  
Dimmer  
1
Main Information Display: This display  
6
Stop: Press this button to stop the disc  
8
Skip/Search (Next): Press to move forward  
delivers messages and status indications to help  
you operate the CD player.  
currently being played or to exit program mode  
(see page 13 for complete information).  
through the music tracks on a CD. Keep the  
button pressed to search forwards at one of the  
available speeds.  
2
Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button  
7
Skip/Search (Previous): Press this button  
once to turn the CD player on, press it again to  
put the unit in the Standby mode.  
to move backward through the music tracks on  
a CD disc. Keep the button pressed to search  
backwards at one of the available speeds.  
9
Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the  
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or  
to turn the display off completely in the  
following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS HALF  
BRIGHTNESS OFF FULL BRIGHTNESS.  
3
Open/Close: Press this button to open or  
close the Disc Tray.  
4
Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume  
Important Note: When the unit is turned off  
playback after Pause has been pressed.  
(to Standby), pressing the Play button  
4
9
on the front or on the remote will automatically  
turn on the player and start playback.  
5
Pause: Press this button to momentarily  
pause playback. To resume playback, press the  
button again. If a CD is playing, the sound will  
be muted.  
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5  
 
Rear-Panel Connections  
¡
£
¢
§
Digital Output  
Audio Outputs  
Remote Control Input  
Remote Control Output  
AC Power Cord  
Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs  
¡ Digital Output: Connect this jack to the  
coaxial digital input of an external digital-to-ana-  
log converter for direct access to the digital signals  
of the CD player or the external digital audio  
source. DO NOT connect this jack to the standard  
audio inputs of any device.  
£ Remote Control Input:  
AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an  
AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, make  
certain that the switch is in the ON position.  
Connect the output of a remote infrared sensor  
or the remote control output of another compati-  
ble Harman Kardon product. This will enable the  
remote control system to operate even when the  
front panel Remote Sensor  
It will also allow use of the CD player with  
optional, external control systems.  
§ Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs:  
Connect these jacks to the coaxial or optical  
digital output of an external audio source. This  
will enable you to have the digital-to-analog  
conversion of that source done by the high-  
grade audiophile digital-to-analog convertors in  
the HD 970 rather than the (older ones) in the  
external source, for better audio quality.  
3
is blocked.  
Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the  
CD audio inputs of your receiver, surround  
processor or preamplifier.  
¢ Remote Control Output: Connect this  
jack to the input of another compatible  
Harman Kardon remote controlled device to  
have the remote sensor on the CD player pro-  
vide signals to other products.  
6 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS  
 
Remote Control Functions  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Power Off  
Power On  
Numeric Controls  
Program Button  
Clear Button  
Repeat Button  
Repeat A B Button  
Skip Buttons  
Search Buttons  
Play/Pause Button  
Stop Button  
+10/-10 Buttons  
Random Button  
Time Button  
Check Button  
Open/Close Button  
Display Button  
Folder Buttons  
Source Button  
Info Button  
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7  
 
Remote Control Functions  
0
Power Off: Press this button to put the  
4
Clear Button: Press this button to remove  
B
+10/-10 Buttons: Press the +10 button to  
unit in the Standby mode.  
selected or all tracks from the programmed  
sequence. (See page 13 for complete information  
on programming the CD player.)  
move to the 10th track after the current track  
playing. Press the -10 button to move to the  
10th track before the track currently playing.  
1
Power On: Press this button to turn on the  
CD player. Note that in order for the Power On  
button to operate, AC power must be applied to  
5
Repeat Button: Press this button once to  
C
Random Button: Press this button to  
the unit, and the Status Mode Indicator  
should glow orange (See page 11 for more infor-  
mation). The unit will also turn on when the Play  
2
repeat only the track that is currently being  
played, and note that the REPEAT and ONE indi-  
cators will light in the Information Display.  
Press the button a second time so that the  
REPEAT and ALL indicators are illuminated to  
repeat all tracks on the disc. (See page 14 for  
more information on Repeat Play.)  
have all of the tracks played in a random order.  
(See page 10 for more information.)  
D
Time Button: Press this button to select  
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or Open/Close  
6B  
button is pressed.  
the time display. In normal operation, the display  
will show the running time of a track being  
played. Press the button once to check the time  
remaining for the track in play. Press the button  
a third time to view the elapsed time for the CD  
being played, and a last time for the total play  
time remaining for the disc in play (See page 11).  
2
Numeric Controls: Press these buttons to  
select a specific track on a disc. The unit will  
immediately search for the track and begin to play  
it. For tracks 1 through 9 on a disc, you need only  
press the desired number. For tracks 10 and  
above, the second and third digit of the number  
must be entered within two seconds of the first  
digit. (See page 10 for more information.) These  
buttons are also used to enter track numbers into  
the memory for pre-programmed play lists. (See  
page 13 for complete information on program-  
ming the CD player.)  
6
Repeat A B Button: Press this button to  
repeat a segment of the disc. Press the button  
once to mark the start of the portion to be repeat-  
ed. Press it again at the end of the desired  
E
Check Button: Press this button to check  
sequence.The marked passage will play continu-  
the order of tracks programmed into the  
CD player's memory. (See page 13 for complete  
information on programming the CD player.)  
ously until the Stop button  
A
is pressed. (See  
page 14 for more information on Repeat Play.)  
7
Skip Buttons: Press one of these buttons  
F
Open/Close: Press this button to open or  
close the disc drawer. The drawer may also be  
closed by pressing the Play button , or  
by gently pressing the edge of the drawer.  
to move to the next track ·, or to move  
back to the previous track (See page 12).  
3
Program Button: Press this button to  
4
9
begin the process of programming the CD player  
to play the tracks on a disc in a specific order.  
Once the button is pressed, enter each of the  
desired track numbers in quick succession using  
8
Search Buttons: Press one of these but-  
tons to search forward or backwards  
through a disc to locate a particular por-  
However, we do not recommend pushing the  
drawer, as damage to the transport mechanism  
may result.  
tion of the selection being played. Holding the  
buttons pressed for some seconds will increase  
the search speed (see page 12).  
the Numeric Controls  
entered the tracks to be played, press the Play  
button to begin the programmed sequence.  
2. When you have  
G
Display Button: Press this button once to  
9
dim the front panel display to half brightness.  
Press it again to turn the display lights off com-  
pletely. Another press will return the display to  
normal brightness.  
(See page 13 for complete information  
on programming the CD player.)  
9
Play/Pause Button: Press this button to  
start the playback of a CD. If the CD drawer is  
open, pressing this button will automatically  
close the drawer. Press this button once during  
playback to momentarily stop a disc. When the  
button is pressed again, the disc will resume play  
at the point it was stopped.  
H
Folder Buttons: Press the Folder + button  
to move to the next folder with MP3 data, and  
the Folder - button to move to the previous fold-  
er with MP3 data.  
A
Stop: Press this button to stop the disc cur-  
I
Source Button: Press this button to  
rently being played or to escape from the pro-  
gram mode (see page 13 for complete informa-  
tion).  
switch between the CD player's output and the  
output of other sources connected to one of the  
digital inputs § (See page 12 for more informa-  
tion).  
J
Info Button: Pressing this button consecu-  
tive times shows the different CD Text informa-  
tion available on a CD, or ID3 and other infor-  
mation available on a disc with MP3 data. To  
return to normal Track number / Time indication  
press the Time button  
D. (See page 11 for  
more).  
8 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
 
Installation  
To prevent possible damage to your speakers  
and other components in your audio system, it is  
important that ALL components, including the  
HD 970 and your receiver or preamp and ampli-  
fiers, are turned off and unplugged from their AC  
power source when installing any new compo-  
nent.  
NOTE: When replacing batteries, always replace  
both at the same time. When the unit will not be  
used for an extended period of time, it is also a  
good idea to remove the batteries so that the  
potential for corrosion or damage is avoided.  
If the HD 970 is installed behind a cabinet or  
other obstruction that may block the path  
between the front-panel Remote Sensor and  
the location of the remote, an optional external  
IR sensor may be used. Connect the sensor to  
the Remote IR-In Jack £ on the rear panel.  
This jack may also be connected to the IR-  
Output jack of another compatible Harman  
Kardon component or a compatible IR-system-  
remote product.  
Connecting the HD 970 to your audio system is  
simple. Using standard RCA-to-RCA interconnect  
cords, connect the left and right Audio Output  
jacks on the rear panel to the CD input jacks  
on your receiver, surround processor or preampli-  
fier.  
If your system includes an optional external  
digital-to-analog converter, or if you are using a  
receiver or other processor that has the capabili-  
ty to decode PCM digital input signals, connect  
the Digital Output jack ¡ to the Coaxial  
Digital input on the decoder. Make certain to use  
a coaxial-style interconnect cable, as standard  
audio cables will not perform as well.  
You may also use the IR Sensor in the HD 970 to  
send commands to other compatible remote  
controlled products. Connect the Remote IR-  
Out jack ¢ to the input of the other product  
or system.  
Connect the power to a nonswitched AC wall  
outlet or to the accessory outlet on the rear of  
another audio device in your system and you are  
ready to go!  
If you have additional external audio sources,  
you might want to connect their coaxial or opti-  
cal digital output to the Coaxial or Optical  
Digital Inputs § on the rear panel of the CD  
player. This will enable you to use the audiophile  
high-grade digital-to-analog convertors and pro-  
cessing power in the HD 970 rather than the  
(older and less-powerful) convertors of your  
external source.  
NOTE: When using the accessory outlet on  
another product to power the HD 970 make cer-  
tain that it has the compatibility to power a  
device that draws at least 14 watts of current in  
addition to being able to handle the require-  
ments of the other devices that may be plugged  
into the accessory outlets. If you use a  
“switched” outlet, it is important to remember  
that the host product must be turned on in order  
for the HD 970 to operate.  
Note that in order to hear the sound from the  
external source when connected like this, the  
input of your amplifier or receiver should be the  
one to which the HD 970 is connected.  
Install two AA batteries by turning the remote  
over so that you are holding the bottom side up.  
Press lightly on the embossed arrow on the  
cover and gently slide the cover towards you in  
the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries  
inside the compartment, being careful to follow  
the + and – polarity indications at the bottom of  
the compartment. Replace the cover by placing it  
on the remote and sliding it back towards the  
top of the remote.  
INSTALLATION 9  
 
Operation  
To remove a disc from the player, press the  
Open/Close button . The drawer will  
open, allowing the disc to be removed.  
Pressing the Open/Close button once a disc has  
been carefully seated will close the disc drawer  
while the message CLOSING will appear in the  
information display. As soon as the tray is closed  
the display will show the message READING  
while the table of content (TOC) of the disc is  
read. Note that particulary with CD-RW discs  
this tracking may take some time due to the  
reflectibility and data structure different from  
normal discs. Afterwards the Information Display  
will show the total number of tracks on a disc  
and the total running time of the disc. Note that  
with MP3-CDs the total running time will not  
be shown.  
Loading and Unloading Discs  
3
F
To load a disc, first turn the unit on (if not so  
already) by pressing the Power Switch  
the front panel or the Power On button  
2
on  
on  
1
Disc Handling Notes  
When loading or unloading discs, it is best to  
hold them by the edges.  
the remote, then press the Open/Close button  
taking care to make certain that the  
3
F
space in front of the drawer is not obstructed.  
When the unit is turned off (to Standby), press-  
While Compact Discs are very reliable, rough  
handling may damage them. Avoid scratching the  
bottom (non-printed) side of discs, or any  
handling which will leave fingerprints.  
ing the Play button  
4
9
on the front or on  
the remote will automatically turn on the CD  
player and start playback.  
To avoid damage to the disc and player, always  
seat discs so that they are centered in the tray.  
Load the disc in the tray with the printed (label)  
side facing up. Make certain that the disc is cen-  
tered in the tray. Either 12cm (5") or 8cm (3")  
discs may be used. When an 8cm disc is played, it  
should be carefully centered within the smaller  
ridges inside the cassette drawer.  
A_  
B
AUTO  
SEC  
Do not lift the player while the disc tray is  
opening or closing, as this may cause the disc to  
unseat from the tray and possibly jam.  
TRACK  
HOUR  
MIN  
The drawer will also close when the Play button  
is pressed. The drawer will close and the  
disc will start playing the first track.  
Normal Play  
4
9
To play a disc, first turn the HD 970 on using the  
Power Switch  
Power On button  
When the unit is turned off (to Standby), press-  
ing the Play button on the front or on  
2
on the front panel or the  
1
on the remote control.  
To play all of the tracks on the disc in order, press  
the Play button  
4
9. A play indication fl  
4
9
will appear in the Information Display  
1.  
the remote will automatically turn on the CD  
player and start playback.  
Labeled  
Surface  
To play all of the tracks in random order, press  
the Random button . The RANDOM indica-  
tor will light when that mode is in use. Random  
can be activated also while a track is playing.  
When Random is activated while programmed  
play is in use (see page 13), all programmed  
tracks will be played in random order.  
C
To retract the drawer back into the player after  
loading a disc, press the Open/Close button  
.When the drawer is closed the display will  
indicate the total number of tracks on the disc  
and the total running time of the disc.  
To load or change a disc open the disc drawer  
3
by pressing the Open/Close button  
3
F.  
F
Place a disc in the tray following the instructions  
shown above.  
The drawer will also close when the Play button  
You may also select a specific track by pressing  
4
9
is pressed. The drawer will close and the  
the Skip buttons  
7
7
until the desired track  
disc will start playing the first track.  
number is displayed (see page 12). The track  
may also be selected directly by entering the  
track number via the Numeric Controls  
simply enter the track number by pressing the  
buttons that correspond to the desired track.  
2,  
Note that when a two- or three-digit track num-  
ber is being entered, the second and third digit  
of the number must be pressed within two sec-  
onds of the first digit. After the track is selected,  
press the Play button  
4
9.  
10 OPERATION  
 
Operation  
While the disc is playing, the track being played  
will show as a number in the middle of the dis-  
play just below the word TRACK. The elapsed  
time of the track being played will also appear in  
the display (see figure page 10). As a disc plays,  
the track numbers will change, and the time will  
Display Dim  
Disc Info  
In some situations, it may be desirable to reduce  
the brightness of the display or to turn it off  
completely. To do this, press the Display button  
The HD 970 is able to show CD-Text information  
from CD discs, as well as ID3 tag and other  
information from discs containing MP3 data.  
Please note that not all CD's contain CD-Text. In  
that case, the Main Information Display will  
show NO CD-TEXT and will return to the time  
mode previously selected.  
G
on the remote once to dim the display to  
half brightness. Press it again to turn the display  
off. A third press will return the display to normal  
level.  
reset to  
at the start of each new track.  
To momentarily pause the play of a disc, press  
the Pause button . Note that a Pause  
5
9
If you play back a CD that contains CD-Text  
information the TEXT indicator will light in the  
Information display  
Artist name, Track name and Album name can be  
indication will appear in the display to remind  
you that the disc is paused. Press either the Play  
Time Display  
The CD player's time display is capable of show-  
ing a wide range of information about a CD.  
1. During play, the  
button  
4
9
or the Pause button  
5
9
to  
resume normal play.  
made visible on the Main Information  
In normal operation the display will show the  
total running time of a CD after the disc is first  
put in the unit. When the disc is played, the dis-  
play will show the running time of a track in  
play. Each time the track changes, the time dis-  
Display  
several consecutive times. Each press of the Info  
button will show the next line of informa-  
1
by pressing the Info button  
J
To stop the disc, press the Stop button  
6
A.  
When the Stop button is pressed the display  
again will show the total number of tracks and  
total running time of the disc.  
J
tion. If the text is longer than 12 characters, the  
text will scroll continuously from right to left on  
the Main Information Display  
play will reset to  
again as the new track plays.  
and begin to increase  
To remove a disc from the player, press the  
1.  
Open/Close button  
3F. To prevent dirt and  
If you play a disc with MP3 data, the File name,  
the Data Rate (Constant Bit Rate CBR and  
Variable Bit Rate VBR) and Folder/Root name  
can be made visible on the Main Information  
dust from entering the unit, do not leave the  
disc tray open.  
To view the time remaining on an individual  
track, press the Time button  
D
on the remote  
once. The display will now show the time left in  
the track in play, and a ”-” will light in front of  
the time display as a reminder of the display’s  
status.  
To place the unit in a Standby mode, press the  
Power Switch  
Power Off button  
2
on the front panel or the  
on the remote. The dis-  
Display  
1
by pressing the Info button  
J
0
several consecutive times. If ID3 tag information  
is included in the MP3 data, the Artist name,  
Track name and Album name can also be made  
play will show a STANDBY message for a  
moment and the Status Mode Indicator will  
glow orange, indicating that the unit is off, but  
ready to accept a Power On command from the  
remote. If the disc drawer is open, it will auto-  
matically close when the unit is placed in the  
Standby mode. This ensures that the unit will not  
be harmed from dust, dirt or inadvertent  
damage to the drawer mechanism.  
To view the elapsed time of the disc currently  
visible. Each press of the Info button  
J
will  
playing, press the Time button  
D
again.  
show the next line of information. If the text is  
longer than 12 characters, the text will scroll  
continuously from right to left on the Main  
Information Display 1. To return to the nor-  
mal Track/Time indication press the Time button  
To view the total time remaining to play on the  
disc, press the Time button again, a number  
greater than the formerly shown track remaining  
time (except the last track of the disc is played)  
will appear in the display, again with a ”-” in  
front.  
D
.
Note that the unit is not removed from AC main  
power when it is in the Standby mode but its  
power consumption is reduced to a low value. To  
remove the AC power completely from the unit  
its Power Cord must be plugged into a  
switch controlled AC outlet that is turned off. We  
recommend to use the switched AC outlet on  
the rear side of a receiver or amplifier. When that  
AC outlet will be turned on, the HD 970 will  
always turn to the Standby mode even if it was  
on before the AC power was removed.  
When the Time button is pressed again the dis-  
play will return to show the running time of the  
track in play.  
Note: When a program is played (see page 13),  
all time modes are selectable too except the  
total time remaining on the disc.  
The time mode is not available when playing  
back discs containing compressed MP3 data.  
OPERATION 11  
 
Operation  
Search  
Skip  
+10/-10  
If you wish to quickly scan through a disc to  
locate a particular passage or track, press and  
hold the Search buttons. The Forward Search  
To move from one track on the disc to another  
during play mode, press one of the Skip  
buttons. Pressing the Forward Skip button  
Due to the compressed format of MP3 data,  
discs can contain several hundred audio tracks.  
In order to find the right track within these hun-  
dreds of tracks, the CD player lets you skip  
through the contents of your disc in steps of  
button  
high speed, while the Reverse Search button  
plays the disc backwards in high  
8
8
plays the disc forward in  
fl·  
8
7
will move you forwards through  
the disc, one track at a time, while pressing the  
Reverse Skip button once will  
7
8
7
7
10 tracks. Press the +10 button  
B
to change  
speed. Holding the buttons pressed will tripple  
the search speed after 3 seconds. When the  
desired part of the disc is heard, release the  
Search button to resume normal play speed.  
move you back to the start of the actual track  
(as long as >3 second of the track have elapsed)  
and pressing it multiple times will move you  
back one track at a time. Holding any Skip but-  
ton pressed will scan quickly through all tracks  
on the disc, as described in the previous para-  
graph.  
to the 10th track after the track currently  
playing. If there are less then 10 tracks remain-  
ing on the disc, the last track will be played.  
Press the -10 button  
B
to change to the 10th  
track before the track currently playing. If there  
are less then 10 tracks since the beginning of  
the disc, the first track will be played.  
The Skip buttons may be used when the CD  
player is either playing or stopped. If the unit is  
stopped, the Skip buttons may be used to locate  
Input/Source Selection  
A unique feature of the HD 970 is that it allows  
other source components to be played back  
using the high-grade audiophile digital-to-ana-  
log convertors inside the CD player. Especially  
source components using older and less power-  
ful convertors will benefit from this feature.  
the first track to be played. The Play button  
4
9
must be pressed to begin play. If the Skip  
buttons are used while the unit is already play-  
ing (as described above), the audio output will  
stop while the new track is located, and play will  
automatically resume with the new track.  
Connect the coaxial or optical digital output of  
the external source component to the Coaxial  
or Optical Digital Inputs § on the rear panel  
of the CD player.  
If the Skip buttons are pressed when program  
play is in use (see page 13), the unit will move  
from one programmed track to another.  
In order to select the external source component  
Folder  
for playback, press the Source Button  
I. The  
Discs containing compressed MP3 data often  
contain several directories and folders with data.  
To show the name of the current directory or  
folder playing, press one of the Folder +/-  
first press of this button will show the input cur-  
rently played, indicated by PLAYER for the CD  
player, COAXIAL IN (Digital in 1) or OPTICAL IN  
(Digital in 2). Within 2 seconds, press the  
buttons  
H
once. To change to the next direc-  
Source Button  
I
again until the requested  
tory or folder, press the Folder + button  
H
source has been selected.  
again within three seconds after the first press.  
For the previous directory or folder, press the  
Note that in order to hear the sound from the  
external source when connected via the HD 970,  
the input of your amplifier or receiver should be  
the one to which the HD 970 is connected.  
Folder - button  
H.  
The CD player counts each directory and folder  
as one folder. The player starts to count in the  
main directory, and pressing the Folder +  
Important Note: The player will only output  
2-channel PCM signals. Neither multi-channel  
Dolby Digital or DTS nor their 2-channel down-  
mix signals will be.  
button  
in this directory. Pressing the Folder + button  
again will start playback of the second fold-  
er in the directory. Continue pressing the Folder  
+ button until the last folder in the directo-  
ry has been played. At this time, pressing the  
H
will start playback of the first folder  
H
H
Folder + button  
H
will start playing the next  
directory.  
Note that the Folder +/- buttons do not function  
when the CD player is playing the tracks of a  
disc containing MP3 data in random order.  
12 OPERATION  
 
Programmed Play Operation  
The HD 970’s advanced programming capability  
enables you to select certain tracks, to preset the  
order in which these tracks play, and to clear  
specific programmed tracks after the program  
was made.  
Once a program list has been entered, press the  
Play button to begin listening to the  
sequence. After the entire program has been  
played, the CD player will stop. As long as the  
Clearing Programs  
4
9
To clear a single track from the program list, press  
the Program button  
ed from the program sequence appears in the  
Information Display .When the track number  
appears, press the Clear once, the track  
3
until the track to be delet-  
Stop button  
6
A
has not been pressed twice  
1
and the PROGRAM indicator remains lit, you may  
repeat the programmed-play sequence again by  
4
Programmed Play  
selected will be deleted and the track number  
will be replaced by the next programmed one.  
Now you can delete that track too with the  
pressing the Play button  
4
9.  
Programmed play allows you to program up to  
32 tracks into the HD 970’s memory. To begin  
programming the CD player, make sure that the  
unit is in Stop mode, then press the Program  
Editing a Program  
Clear button or press the Stop button  
6
A
and again the Program button to select  
3
A program can be edited even after it was com-  
pleted by pressing the Stop button  
once: Each time you press the Program button  
the track number and program step number  
lower track numbers to be deleted.  
button  
3
. The PROGRAM indicator will light in  
, the number  
6
A
the Information Display  
1
001will blink below the Program indicator,  
showing the track number selected, and  
PROG-01: 001will appear in the  
Information Display, replacing the track time.  
This indicates that you are about to program the  
first track.  
When the unit is stopped and the program step  
indication PROG-01: 001is not lit  
(otherwise press Stop once), but the PROGRAM  
indicator is still lit (otherwise press Program  
you may clear the entire contents of a program by  
3
will be displayed in the programmed order, but  
with steady tracks numbers (not blinking) in con-  
trast to the programming mode. As soon as the  
track number starts blinking (this will take  
1 second), the appropriate program step number  
shown at the left side is not programmed yet;  
now you can change the track number with the  
3)  
pressing the Clear button  
4.  
You may now begin to enter the tracks in the  
order in which you wish to have them play. To  
select a track on the disc, press the Numeric  
Important Note: When you’ve pressed the  
Program button (once or several times) and  
3
Skip buttons 78  
tons as described above and add it to the  
program list by pressing the Program button  
7
or the Numeric but-  
the track number on the right starts blinking, the  
appropriate program step number (e.g.  
PROG-02: 008) shown at the left display  
side is not programmed yet. Do not continue to  
press the Program button now, otherwise the  
track selected will be memorized too. If you´re in  
2
buttons  
2
corresponding to the desired track,  
be certain to enter the second and/or third num-  
ber of two- or three-digit numbers within two  
seconds after the first number was entered. You  
3
.
Pressing the Stop button  
6
A
twice will  
may also use the Skip buttons 78  
select a track. When the track is selected, press  
the Program button . Note that the  
7
to  
return to normal mode and the PROGRAM indi-  
cator will go out, but the program will stay in  
memory and can be recalled easily by pressing  
the Program button. But pressing the Clear  
doubt, press Stop button  
procedure again with Program  
6
A
3
and start the  
3
.
program-step indication on the right side of  
the Information Display will change to  
PROG-02: 001.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tracks programmed as  
described above in chapter ”Programmed Play”  
can be played repeatedly too: When you press  
button  
4
(see below) or opening the disc  
, will  
drawer by pressing Open/Close  
3
F
erase the program information from the unit’s  
memory.  
You may now select another track for the next  
program step, following the instruction shown  
above. When the track is selected, press the  
Repeat  
5
once after a program is created  
(the PROGRAM indicator must be lit, (otherwise  
press Program) and the program is played, the  
REPEAT 1 indicator will light and the track  
Checking Program Contents  
Program button  
3
again. Repeat this proce-  
dure for each program step until you have com-  
pleted the desired programming. Press the Stop  
currently playing will be repeated continuously.  
If Repeat is pressed twice REPEAT ALL will be  
displayed, all programmed tracks will be played  
subsequently and the sequence will be repeated  
continuously until the Stop button is pressed.  
To check the contents of a program while the  
unit is stopped at first note that the PROGRAM  
indicator is lit (otherwise press Program) and  
the program step indication PROG-01:is  
not lit (otherwise press Stop once). Each time  
button  
sequence, or press Play  
6
A
once to complete a program  
to begin  
4
9
immediate play of a program sequence. If the  
maximum of 99 program steps is reached, the  
program-step indication at the right side of the  
Information Display will go out, and the disc and  
track that have been programmed as the first  
program step will be shown.  
the Check button  
E
is pressed now, the  
Information Display will step through each of the  
programmed tracks. To cancel the check mode  
press the Stop button twice.  
PROGRAMMED PLAY OPERATION 13  
 
Repeat Play Operation  
Repeat All Tracks  
To repeat all of the tracks on a disc during play  
mode, press the Repeat button  
REPEAT and ALL indicators light up. When you  
see these indicators, the entire disc or all pro-  
grammed tracks will play through to the end,  
and then start again from the beginning. The  
disc will play continually until the Stop button  
Once the Repeat A–B button  
6
is pressed  
Repeat Play  
for the second time to complete the program-  
ming, the CD player will automatically go to the  
beginning of the selected passage and continue  
to play the section over and over.  
The HD 970’s programming system enables you  
to repeat either a single track, the entire disc  
(respectively all programmed tracks) or a special-  
ly programmed passage that you select.  
5
until the  
To resume normal play press the Repeat A–B  
Repeat One Track  
To repeat the track in play, press the Repeat  
button  
6
again. The REPEAT and A–B indica-  
tors will go out, and the rest of the disc will play  
normally.  
6
A
is pressed.  
button  
5
once.The REPEAT and 1 indicators  
will light and the track will continue to play over  
and over again continuously. If the track is  
changed by pressing the Skip buttons 78  
Repeat A–B  
IMPORTANT Note: Tracks programmed as  
described before in chapter ”Programmed Play”  
can be repeated too: When you press Repeat  
The CD player may be programmed to repeat  
any section within a track, or a complete pas-  
sage or program that includes material in a  
series of tracks.  
7
while the Repeat function is in use, the  
newly selected track will be played normally. To  
stop the repeat play, press the Stop button  
or press the Repeat button until the  
5
once after a program is created (the  
6
PROGRAM indicator must be lit, otherwise press  
Program) and the program is played, the  
REPEAT 1 indicator will light and the track cur-  
rently playing will be repeated continuously. If  
Repeat is pressed twice REPEAT ALL will be dis-  
played, all programmed tracks will be played  
subsequently and the sequence will be repeated  
continuously until Stop is pressed.  
A
5
To program the unit for A–B play, first locate the  
point on the disc where you wish to begin the  
repeated section. At that point, press the Repeat  
REPEAT indicator goes out.  
A–B button  
6. The REPEAT indicators will  
light in the Information Display and an  
A– indicator to show that the program process  
has started. Let the disc continue to play or  
press the Search  
button 78  
8
or  
Skip · button 78  
7
on the front or  
remote until you have reached the end of the  
section to be repeated. When the end point is  
reached, press the Repeat A–B button  
6
again. Note that the REPEAT and A–B indicators  
will now be illuminated.  
14 REPEAT PLAY OPERATION  
 
Troubleshooting Guide  
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE  
SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
No lights on Front Panel  
• No AC power  
• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into  
a live outlet.  
Remote does not appear  
to operate  
• Power Switch turned off  
• Weak batteries  
• Blocked sensor  
• Turn on Power Switch.  
• Install fresh batteries, observing polarity indications.  
• Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor or connect a  
remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the rear panel.  
Front panel lights, but CD  
does not play  
• Disc upside down  
• Reload disc with label side facing up.  
Play indicator lights, but  
no sound is heard  
• Poor connections  
• Make certain connections are secure and made  
to the correct (e.g., CD) input.  
• Select CD source on receiver or preamp.  
• Wrong source connected  
Sound skips or stutters  
during play  
• Disc may be damaged  
• Surface vibrations  
• Try another disc.  
• Isolate the unit from vibration by placing it on a  
firm surface or move it further away from speakers.  
Sound is continually distorted  
• Incorrect input  
• Various  
• Make certain that the analog Audio Outputs of the  
CD player are connected to a line level audio input, NOT to a  
digital audio or phono input.  
ERROR lights up continuously  
in the display  
• Turn the unit off and on again. If the problem persists, turn the AC  
power to the CD player off and on.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15  
 
Technical Specifications  
Signal Format  
Sampling Frequency  
D/A Conversion  
Oversampling  
32 kHz to 96 kHz  
Multi-Level Delta-Sigma  
24 Bits/384 kHz Asynchronous Sample Rate Convertor  
Discrete Analog Output Section  
Error Correction  
CIRC System  
20 Hz – 20 kHz +0/-0.5dB  
<0.0009% @1kHz  
> 116 dB  
Frequency Response  
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)  
Dynamic Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
Line-Output Level  
116 dB  
> 115 dB  
2.0 V  
General  
Power Requirement  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions  
Height  
230V/50 Hz  
<10 Watts (On)  
63mm  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
440mm  
332mm  
4.6 kg  
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and connection jacks.  
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.  
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and  
Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc.  
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797  
Harman Consumer Group International:  
2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France  
© 2005 Harman Kardon, Incorporated  
Part 321-A00HD970-0010  
 

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