ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS

GROUNDING CONDUCTIONS

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRIC SYSTEM

festival 60/80

Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use Festival has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than 120 volts can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area, consult your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. 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 with cords meeting factory specifications. 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 considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, a wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or a cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Installation Location 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. 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. Under some circumstances a fan may be required. Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. Avoid moist or humid locations. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. 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, and then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit. Moving the Unit Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet. Important Information for the User NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

Quickstart

1 Be Safe
Read the safety instructions on pages 2 and 3.

2 Unpack & Stack

Stack components as shown below.

Open Close

Product Overview Front

1 Source Buttons

Remote
Press desired source button to select input source.

2 Sound Keys

Press to access sound quality and tone control functions for all sources.

3 Clock

Place batteries (included) in the remote as shown below. Most of the buttons and controls on the remote have functions identical to the buttons and controls on the control unit. The remote control requires two AA batteries. The range is 15 feet. Power Press to put the unit in Standby.
Press to access the clock, sleep and wake functions.
4 Remote Control Receiver
Point remote control at this area for optimum remote operation. (Remote range is 15 feet.)

5 Option Buttons

CD Aux
Sleep Press to put the system into the Sleep mode. (See clock section on page 13 for more information). Source Buttons Press desired source button to select an input source. Selection Buttons Press to scroll through and select functions specific to each source. Volume Controls Press Volume to adjust sound level.
These buttons change function based on the source being used. Press to select functions specific to each source. Some functions require more than one press for adjustment or selection.

6 Selection Buttons

In the Tuner mode these buttons store or recall preset stations, in the CD mode they select discs, and in the Aux mode they select Aux inputs. In the Clock mode they adjust the time and the wake time setting.

7 Play Controls

festival 60 remote
Press Mute to temporarily silence speaker output. Play Controls Press to select, adjust and operate functions specific to each source.
Press to select, adjust and operate functions specific to each source. Some functions require more than one press for adjustment or selection.

8 Volume Knob

Rotate to adjust volume level.

9 Headphone Jack

Sleep Surround Center
Accepts 1/8" headphone connector.

0 Power

Press lightly to put the system into Standby (which saves all settings). Press firmly to turn unit completely Off. The power light is green when the system is On and orange when the system is in Standby.

= Open/Close

Festival 80 only Surround Press to access surround sound control functions. Center Press to access center speaker control functions. Wrap Press to adjust surround sound effects.

Mute Tuner

Press to open and close the CD drawer.
@ Power Indicator (Festival 60 only)
This indicator is green when the system is On and orange when the system is in Standby.

festival 80 remote

Slide cover to expose battery compartment

3 Connect Components

Electronics
1 Connect the Ribbon Wire

Speakers

Festival Position the Speakers Festival 80 includes five 2-way satellite speakers and one powered subwoofer. The satellite speakers all connect to the subwoofer. The subwoofer connects directly to the controller. See page 14 for speaker placement recommendations. 5 Connect the Speakers The five speakers each have a pair of springloaded wire clips. The subwoofer has five pairs of corresponding connectors. Run a length of the provided wire from each speaker to the subwoofer. Cut the wire and strip the two leads at each end. Attach the leads at the speaker to the red and black clips. To ensure proper polarity, attach the leads at the subwoofer to the corresponding colored spring clips. Repeat for all four remaining speakers. 6 Connect the Subwoofer Connect the round multi-pin connector of the subwoofer cable C to the subwoofer jack on the Controller. Connect the other end to the jack on the back of the subwoofer as shown. Festival Position the Speakers Festival 60 includes two 2-way bookshelf speakers that can be placed almost anywhere in a room and still provide superior sound quality. Both speakers connect directly to the controller. See page 14 for speaker placement recommendations. 8 Connect the Speakers Both speakers have a pair of screw-type wire connectors. The amplifier has two pairs of similar connectors. Run a length of the provided wire from each speaker to the amplifier. Cut the wire and strip the two leads at each end. Unscrew the knobs on the back of the speaker to reveal a hole in each post. Insert one lead in the red post hole and the other in the black, then tighten. To ensure proper polarity, attach the leads at the amplifier to the two corresponding colored connectors. 9 Connect the Subwoofer (optional) If you are adding an optional powered subwoofer to this system, connect the subwoofer to the jacks on the back of the amplifier.

Optional Connections

0 Aux 1, 2 & 3 Inputs
Push the plugs on the ribbon wire A firmly into corresponding connectors on the Controller until they click into place. Slip the wire edges beneath cable management clips.

2 Connect the Antenna

FM Connect the included antenna or an external FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connector. The included 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter is required for connections from twin lead or inside dipole antennas. AM Assemble the included AM Loop Antenna and connect it to the AM and GND connectors. If an external AM antenna is used, follow the instructions supplied with the antenna. 3 Connect the Power Cord Plug the female end of the power cord E (provided) into the AC power jack on the rear of the unit. Do not plug the male end into an AC outlet until all other connections have been made. In addition to the power connection to the controller, Festival 60 has a power connection to the Amplifier and Festival 80 has a power connection to the Powered Subwoofer.
Connect the audio and video outputs of up to three external sources (DVD, VCR, cassette, etc.) to these jacks. Connect computers and portable audio products to the R/L jack linked to Aux 2. If the R/L jack is used, the Aux 2 input is disabled.

= Aux 1 Output

Connect these jacks to the audio and video inputs of a VCR or cassette deck to record Festivals output. Connect the To TV output jack to the video input of your TV, projector or video monitor to view the video source selected by Festival.

@ Remote IR Extension

If the Festival's front panel remote control receiver is blocked, connect an external IR (InfraRed) sensor to this jack and place sensor in an unobstructed area.

Connectors

A B C D E
Ribbon wire Speaker wire Subwoofer cable (Festival 80 only) Antenna Power cord

4 Press Power

The rest of this guide covers the features of the Festival system.

Controller

Satellite Speakers
Festival Controller Harman Kardon Northridge, CA Made in U.S.A Harman Consumer Manufacturing

Aux 3 L In

Aux 2 L In

Aux 1 L In

Aux 1 Out L

Subwoofer

A Harman International Company

AC 230V / 50Hz In

Remote Out IR

CD Changer

Festival CD Changer Harman Kardon Northridge, CA Made in U.S.A Harman Consumer Manufacturing FM 75 Ohms Antenna

Powered Subwoofer

AM Loop

Bookshelf Speakers

Amplifier
Festival Amplifier Harman Kardon Northridge, CA Made in U.S.A Harman Consumer Manufacturing Speaker Output

AC 230V/50Hz

Subwoofer L

4 Ohms min.

Select a Source
Festival features a highly precise radio tuner, including 20 presets and 2 different seek functions. Select Tuner to access all Tuner functions and controls.

PRESET

STATION

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p u b l i c

band seek display

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Bass Treble

PRESETS

Surround

Option Buttons
Selecting the frequency band band Press repeatedly for desired frequency band, AM or FM. f m s t Tunes all FM stations. f m m o Tunes all FM stations and plays them in mono. am seek Press repeatedly for desired Seek mode. (See Seek under Play Controls on opposite page.) all rds Seeks all active stations in selected band. Seeks only selected RDS type (FM only). See RDS on page 9 for more information. Tunes all AM stations. Selecting the Seek mode

Selector Buttons

In Tuner mode, the Selector Buttons become station presets. They instantly store or recall stations, including the band and mono/stereo mode selections. Storing Presets Tune to the station you want to store, then press and hold the unlit numbered button until p r e s e t d o n e appears in the display. The selected button will light, indicating a stored preset. The system stores up to 20 presets. Storing a preset in a lit button automatically overrides the previously stored preset. Recalling Presets Press a lit numbered button. Press presets. or to access more available
Displaying RDS messages (FM only) display Press repeatedly for desired RDS display mode. norm text Displays station identification and RDS program type in message bar. Displays additional RDS information in message bar.
To clear all Presets Turn the system completely off by firmly pressing the Power switch on the Control Unit so that no lights are illuminated. Then turn the system back on and immediately press the Stop button in the Play controls (see below). The message bar in the Tuner screen should now read p r e s e t s c l e a r e d. Note: Depending upon the previous mode selected, the Stop button may not be illuminated.
RDS Festival displays text messages, including station identification and program type, from FM stations broadcasting RDS (Radio Data System) information. When available, additional information may be displayed by selecting t e x t with the d i s p l a y button. Seek RDS Seeks only stations of the selected RDS type. However, only stations broadcasting RDS information will be tuned. Seeking for specific RDS signals Select RDS with the s e e k Option Button. Press repeatedly to select RDS type (displayed in message bar).

Select

Press to automatically find the next station of the selected RDS type.

Play Controls

Power Sleep
Tuner functions Many of the buttons and functions of the remote mimic the buttons and functions of the control unit in Tuner mode. The Play Control buttons on the remote function identically to Play Controls on the control unit. Selecting Presets using the remote Press and release the Select buttons to choose programmed presets one at a time. Press and hold Select buttons for a fast scroll through programmed presets.
Press to skip back or forward to the next station depending on s e e k mode selected. (See SEEK in the Options section on page 8.)
Normal Mode Seek will search for all stations. RDS Mode Seek will search for selected RDS type stations. (See RDS explanation on this page.) Tune
The s e e k mode, selected with the Options button (see page 8) affects the operation of the Tune buttons. You cannot tune in Seek RDS. If you want to tune, select Seek a l l. Tuning Stations When the Seek mode is a l l, press and release the Tune buttons to tune one frequency step at a time. Press and hold Tune buttons for a quick scroll through all frequencies.
Selecting RDS type for Seek (FM only) When the Seek mode is r d s, the Tune buttons become Select buttons. Press and release them to scroll through and select RDS types. Press and hold Select buttons for a quick scroll through RDS types.
Festival features a programmable 7-disc CD Changer that accepts both standard-sized CDs and one 3-inch CD. Festivals sequencing feature allows you to play through loaded CDs in any order you choose. Press CD to access all CD functions and controls.

> 1 once

> 2

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clear play mode
Clearing a CD sequence clear Press to erase the current sequence. Then select a new sequence or push Play to build and play a sequence of loaded disks. (The sequence is shown in the message area of the display.) Selecting the play mode play mode Press repeatedly to select play option. once Plays all sequenced CDs once. r p e a t Plays all sequenced CDs, then repeats sequence. r a n d m Randomly plays all songs from selected CDs.
In CD mode, the Selector Buttons allow you to load, select and sequence CDs. To load CDs into empty slots Press any unlit CD button (unlit = empty slot). The CD drawer will open automatically. Place a CD in the CD drawer.
Note: Place 3-inch discs in slot 1 only. Placing 3-inch discs in any other slot will damage Festival and the disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE or the button beneath the blinking disc number to close drawer. Selecting a single CD to play Press a lit CD button (lit = loaded CD). Press to play CD. Creating a sequence Press CLEAR to erase previous sequence. Press lit CD buttons in the order that you wish to listen. Press to start playing sequence. To eject a specific CD Press lit button of CD you wish to unload. Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject CD. Remove CD. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close drawer.

Open/Close

Press to open or close CD drawer. The CD drawer can also be closed by gently pushing the drawer toward Festival. Festival will eject the currently selected CD, which is displayed in the upper left corner of Display. When closing, the CD drawer may appear to stutter or hesitate. This action actually ensures proper alignment of the discs and is part of Festivals normal operation.
Note: Place 3-inch discs in slot 1 only. Placing 3-inch discs in any other slot will damage Festival and the disc.
Skip Press to skip back to the previous track or forward to the next track on the disk. Press and release to skip one track at a time. Press and hold to scroll quickly through the tracks. Search Press to audibly search back or forward through a track. Press and release to search a few seconds at a time. Press and hold for a continuous audible search through a track. Pause

Tuner CD Mute

Remote CD Functions Many of the buttons and functions of the remote mimic the buttons and functions of the control unit in CD mode. Play Control buttons function identically to Play Controls on the control unit. Selecting CDs using the remote Press and release the Select buttons choose previous or next CD in sequence. Press and hold the Select buttons a fast scroll through CDs in sequence. for to
Press to pause current CD at the point of play. Press to resume play from point of pause. Stop
Press to stop play of current CD. Play Press to begin play of selected CD or sequence.
Note: It may take a few moments for Festival to load CD before play begins.
Festival allows you to connect up to 3 external audio/video sources (DVD, VCR, cassette deck, etc.). Two of the sources (Aux 2 and Aux 3) can be recorded when they are in use. When video sources are connected, Festival also functions as a video switcher. For both audio and video, Festival does not control the external sources, but provides the ability to choose between them. Press Aux to select an external source.
Aux 1, 2 & 3 Press to select an auxiliary input.

Aux 2 L In or

Aux Inputs & Outputs
Aux 1, 2 & 3 In Aux 1 Out
R in L Connect these jacks to the audio PLAY/OUT jacks of an external audio source. Video Connect this jack to the composite video PLAY/OUT jack of your VCR.
R/L (Aux 2 Only) Note: The small 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack (R/L, above) may be used for computers or portable audio products. When this jack is used, it automatically overrides the product connected to the main Aux 2 audio inputs. Use this jack when the external audio is delivered through a single cable or an adapter that combines separate stereo cables in one plug. With this jack, the source may be stereo or mono, but the plug must be a 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-plug.
R Out L Connect these jacks to the RECORD/IN jacks of an external recorder (cassette recorder, VCR, etc.). Video Connect this jack to the composite video RECORD/IN jack of your VCR. To TV Connect this jack to the composite VIDEO/IN jack of your TV.

Set The Time

w a k e

7 < 0 0

Festival features a multi-function, programmable clock. Before you can use any of Festivals clock functions, you must first set the correct time. Press the button to access all clock functions and controls.

wake sleep display

on off 12 hr WAKE
Note: Time of day must be set first using Selector buttons before setting wake times. To wake up to music wake
The Wake mode automatically turns Festival on and begins playing music at any time you choose. Press w a k e button to o n mode. Press the - or + wake/button until desired wake time is displayed in the message bar. Select the music source you wish to wake to. If waking to the CD, make sure CDs are loaded and sequenced as desired. (See page 10.) Lightly press POWER on the unit or the remote to place Festival in Standby mode. Festival automatically turns itself on and begins playing the selected source at the set time each day until the wake function is turned off. Press wa ke button to o ff mode. To set Sleep timer sleep In Sleep mode, Festival dims its screen and plays music from the selected source for a designated amount of time, then turns itself off. Press s l e e p button repeatedly until desired play time is displayed ( 6 0, 3 0, or minutes). When time has expired, Festival places itself in Standby, allowing Wake and Sleep functions to not interfere with each other. To turn off Sleep function Press s l e e p button repeatedly until o f f appears in the display. To select a time standard display Press repeatedly until desired time display appears. h r Shows time in 12 hour time. (with a.m. or p.m.) h r Shows time in 24 hour (military) time. (no a.m. and p.m.) off Turns Clock display off.
Setting the time of day Press and release the - or + Time button to adjust by one minute at a time. Press and hold the - or + Time button for a fast scroll through time.
Customizing the Surround Sound

Speaker Placement

For simple stereo or advanced home theater surround sound, speaker placement can greatly affect the quality of your listening experience. The following is a guide to help with proper positioning. However, you may need to experiment with speaker and subwoofer placement to achieve the best possible effect.

L C R L R

Note: When connecting speakers, be sure to connect the negative wire to the negative connectors (designated by the color black and/or a () symbol) on both the Festival amplifier or subwoofer amplifier and the speakers to assure proper speaker polarity. Connect the other wire to the positive terminals (designated by the color red and/or a (+) symbol).
Festival 80 Surround Speaker Placement
Front Speakers: L, R, C To optimize surround effect, place the center speaker on top of the TV or as close to the top of the screen as possible. Place the front right and left speakers as close to the same height as the center speaker as possible (the tweeters of all front speakers should be within 2' (.6 m) of the same height). You may wish to place the left/right speakers slightly forward of the television, angled slightly and pointed toward the listening position. Aim the front speakers at ear level when seated in the primary viewing/listening area. Surround Speakers: S Place the surround speakers on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the primary viewing/ listening area. If side wall placement is not possible, place the surround speakers on a rear wall no more than 6' (2 m) behind the listening area. Surround speakers should be placed at least 2' (.6 m) higher than ear level when seated. Subwoofer Subwoofers produce non-directional sound and may be placed almost anywhere. Experiment with location for the best results in your listening room.

Please refer to additional instructions on page 16 for optimizing system performance.
Festival 60 Stereo Speaker Placement
Position right and left speakers as far apart from each other as they are from the listening area. Point speakers toward the listening area.

Customizing the Sound

t r e b l e

b a s s

Festival allows you to manipulate the quality and tone of the sound to match your individual preferences. The bass and treble controls affect the entire system, not just the current music source.

bass plus

Balance

TREBLE

Press the Bass Treble button to access sound equalization functions and controls.
Increasing the bass output bass plus Bass Plus boosts the amount of bass, regardless of the current bass/treble setting. The effect is most noticeable at low volumes. Press to turn Bass Plus feature on or off.

on off

Adjusting the Bass Press + to increase or press - to decrease the amount of Bass. Adjusting the Treble Press + to increase or press - to decrease the amount of Treble.

More bass. Less bass.

To move the sound to the left Press the l button repeatedly until the desired effect is achieved. To move the sound to the right Press the r button repeatedly until the desired effect is achieved. To return the sound to the center Press the lit center selector button. It illuminates when the balance is shifted left or right.
Festival 60 Only Press the Balance button to access speaker output controls. Balance allows you to move the sound right or left until the volume level appears to sound the same from each speaker.

Surround Setup

Festival 80 Only Festival allows you to customize the Surround Sound features to suit your personal needs. Press the Surround button, then the setup button to access Surround Sound functions and controls. Sit in the location where you will most often watch movies. Use the remote to adjust features. Ideally, the sound from the speakers should appear to reach the listening area at the same time and at equal levels. You may need to adjust the Surround Setup and speaker placement to optimize your surround sound.

yes yes on

LF RF CNTR REFERENCE LR RR

s e t u p

rear spkr cntr spkr

test tone

To turn rear speakers on or off rear spkr Press to activate surround speakers (display says y e s ) or deactivate (display says n o ).
Note: If no surround speakers are connected, this setting should be NO. When they are connected, do not use this feature to mute their output. To turn center speaker on or off cntr spkr

Press to activate y e s or deactivate n o center speaker. When the center speaker is turned off, Festival automatically generates a phantom center from the right and left front speakers.
Note: If no center speaker is connected, this setting should be NO. When a center speaker is connected, do not use this feature to mute its output. To turn test tone on or off test tone
Press to turn test tone o n or o f f. Use the Play Control buttons to select and adjust the output of the speakers until the volume is equal from all speakers. To adjust the output level of individual speakers in surround mode, press t e s t t o n e to o n. Press Press

Select Level

to select speaker to adjust. to adjust speaker output.
Repeat until all output levels are equal from all speakers.
Adjusting the reference speaker level When test tone is o n, you should hear a staticlike hiss from the left front speaker and the LF light on the display will blink. This is the reference speaker and can only be adjusted from the main volume control on the amplifier. Remote Surround Sound Functions The remote duplicates some of the Surround Sound buttons on the control unit. Use the remote to select and adjust some Surround Setup features while you are seated in the listening area for perfect customization.

LF CNTR

Selecting other speakers for level adjustment
Press and release to select individual speakers for test tone adjustment. Press and hold to move continuously between speakers for easy comparison. Adjusting other speaker levels
Press and release to incrementally adjust the test tone level for the selected speaker. Press and hold for continuous adjustment.

Surround Operation

Festival 80 Festival 80 is equipped to deliver superior home theater sound for movies and music. Festival 80 uses a 5-speaker system and a subwoofer to create realistic effects and surround imaging. Press Surround to access all surround functions and controls. Note: It is normal for the surround channels to operate only occasionally and often to be silent. Movie directors typically use these channels exclusively to establish ambiance or create effects. Turning the volume level up to hear more surround sound may actually distort the intended illusion and introduce unwanted system noise.

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s o u n d

s u r r o u n d

mode cntr spkr setup
Choosing a Surround mode mode Press repeatedly for desired Surround mode. m o v i e Duplicates the acoustics of a movie theater. This mode activates Festivals Dolby* Pro Logic* feature which reads the surround sound effects in movies. m u s i c Creates optimal surround for music sources. hall off Hall simulator. Surround sound turned off.

An innovative Festival feature called Wrap allows you to control the feeling of spaciousness in a listening area by creating the illusion of distance between the front and surround speakers. Movie and Music surround modes begin with a factory default setting for the Wrap effect. The Movie and Music settings may be adjusted by using the selector buttons on the console. Press to decrease or + to increase how far the sound wraps around the listening area. Dots on the Wrap indicator will light to show changes to the Wrap setting. The Movie mode is based on Dolby Pro Logic, a surround sound process that uses information encoded in two-channel stereo recordings to produce four distinct channels (left, center, right and surround). Dolby Pro Logic is used in movies, television programs and some music recordings. When the word REFERENCE appears in the Wrap Indicator, the Wrap circuits are turned off for standard Pro Logic operation. Increase or decrease the amounts of Wrap as shown above to suit your listening taste.
Adjusting the output of your center speaker cntr spkr Press repeatedly for desired center speaker mode. norm Center speaker loudness is equal to other speakers.
b o o s t Increases center speaker loudness without affecting other speakers. This is a convenient way to selectively increase the center channel volume of movies or other video or Dolby Pro Logic sources. Configuring your system for surround sound setup Press to access surround speaker setup functions. Pressing setup will change the function of some buttons and activate functions of others (see pages 16-17).

Troubleshooting

Festival is designed for trouble-free operation. So, if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center. If the problem is. No lights on when POWER button pressed: No sound is heard: Make sure that the. Unit is plugged into a live outlet. Power switch was pressed all the way in and released. Speakers are connected. Unit has not been muted. Correct input function selector button is pressed. Amplifier is plugged in. Ribbon cable is attached to amplifier. Subwoofer is plugged in. Subwoofer is connected to the Controller. Correct surround mode is selected. Center and/or surround speakers are selected. Surround and center levels are turned up. You are using a surround encoded source. To TV output is connected to the video input on your TVs. Video sources are properly connected to receiver. Video/antenna Switch on TV is set to Video. Wires to that speaker are not disconnected/damaged. Balance is centered. Wires to that speaker are not disconnected/damaged. Test tone levels for that speaker are audible. Center channel speaker is selected. Phantom mode is not active. Unit is in the Pro Logic mode. Center channel level is properly adjusted. Center speaker is connected. The antenna is properly connected. The antenna is properly located. The antenna is set in the proper direction. The antenna is adequate to receive the desired station. The unit is away from fluorescent lights, motors and other electrical appliances. Remote sensor on front of Festival is unobstructed. Remote is pointed directly at the remote sensor. Remote batteries are still good.

No sound is heard: (Festival 60 only) No sound is heard: (Festival 80 only) Dolby Surround does not work on center and surround channels: (Festival 80 only)
Selecting a Video source produces sound but no picture: The TV picture does not match the sound: No output from the left or right channels: (Festival 60 only) No output from one or more channels: (Festival 80 only) No center channel output:
Tuner sound has a large amount of interference, or the Stereo display is not illuminated, or Tuner sound distorts and/or volume level is too low: Tuner is intermittent or continuously buzzing or hissing: Festival does not respond to remote control:

Specifications

Power Amplifier
Power Output: Stereo: 8 ohms (20 20kHz, <0.09%THD) Surround: Left/Right/Center @ 8 ohms (20 20kHz, <0.09%THD) Surround: Rear Channels: 4 ohms (20 20kHz, <0.09%THD) High-Current Capability: Stereo & Main Channel Amps Power Bandwidth @ 8 Ohms Frequency Response (1W +0/3dB) Rise Time Slew Rate S/N Ratio (Reference, Rated Power, A-Wtd.) Subwoofer Output Subwoofer Amplifier Power @ 4 ohms (20 120Hz, <0.09%THD) Subwoofer Amplifier High-Current Capability Dimensions (H x W x D)

Festival 60

35 watts N/A N/A +/35 amps 10Hz 60kHz 0.2Hz 140kHz 0.8Sec 105V/Sec 112dB 850mV N/A N/A

Festival 80

35 watts 35 watts 20 watts +/35 amps 10Hz 60kHz 0.2Hz 140kHz 0.8Sec 105V/Sec 112dB N/A 95 watts +/ 60 amps

Weight FM Tuner

Tuning Range (100kHz step) Usable Sensitivity, Stereo, A-Wtd. (S/N 30dB) 50dB Quieting Sensitive, Stereo, A-Wtd. (97.9MHz) S/N Ratio 65dBf, Mono/Stereo, A-Wtd. (97.9MHz) Capture Ratio Selectivity, Adjacent Channel, +/ 400kHz (97.9MHz) IF Rejection (97.9MHz) THD 1kHz, 65dBf
4 x 10-1/4 x 11-3/16"/102 x 260 x 284mm 11.9lbs/5.4kg

N/A N/A

87.5MHz 108MHz 18dBf 42dBf 70dB/65dB 1.6dB 55dB 120dB 0.30%

AM Tuner

Tuning Range (10kHz step) Sensitivity (S/N 20dB) 600kHz/1000kHz, 1400kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity (6dB S/N Sensitivity), +/10kHz Image Rejection (6dB S/N Sensitivity) IF Rejection (6dB S/N Sensitivity) 530kHz 1710kHz 900V/m / 630V/m 45dB 40dB 60dB 530kHz 1710kHz 900V/m / 630V/m 45dB 40dB 60dB