Citation 7.0 Owner’s Manual
Preliminary Draft
Page # 7
Enitre Contents Copyright ©1995 - Harman Kardon Inc.
QUICK START CONNECTION AND SET-UP
1. With all equipment unplugged from AC power, connect the left and right channel audio outputs of the source
equipment to a pair of input connectors on the Citation 7.0 Make certain that left and right channel outputs are
connected to the corresponding left and right channel inputs. Color coded cables or connectors may help with this.
2. If you are using a video display, connect a video cable from an unused Video or S-Video input jack on your TV or
projector to the Video or S-Video connector marked Main Out 1 on the rear panel of the Citation 7.0.
3. Using high quality audio interconnect cables, connect each output channel you will use (i.e. “left front, right front,
center, etc.) to an input connector on your amplifier. If you are using Citation or Fosgate*Audionics Dual Drive
Dipole™ speakers, you will need to use both the left and right “side” surround outputs and the left and right “back”
outputs. If you are using other THX dipole surrounds, or conventional surround speakers, connect the Controller to the
amplifier using the “side” surround outputs.
4. Using high quality speaker cable, connect all speakers to the amplifiers. We recommend that you use a minimum of
16 gauge wire; 12 gauge wire or larger is suggested for longer speaker runs. BE CERTAIN TO OBSERVE THE
PROPER POLARITY WHEN CONNECTING SPEAKERS! Connect positive to positive and negative to negative. Be
certain to check for the “+” and “-” symbols on your speakers, as there is no consistency among speaker
manufacturers as to the use of red and black colors to indicate positive and negative. If you are using Dual Drive
dipoles, be certain to connect the “side” and “back” outputs of the processor to the correct input terminals on the
speakers.
5. Connect all devices to AC power, and turn them on. The Citation 7.0 has a both a master power switch on the rear
panel and a power switch on the front panel. First turn on the rear panel switch, so that a red line shows at the top of
the switch. A green LED will illuminate just below the Citation name on the front panel. This confirms that AC power is
present, and that the unit is an a stand-by mode. Next, turn the unit on by pressing the front panel power switch, or the
“Power” button on the remote control. The green LED will be replaced by blue back lighting of the Citation name. The
two line display on the front panel will light up first, followed after a brief pause by the other front panel indicators.
ÎIf you wish to use the on screen menus, make certain that your TV or other video display is turned on, and
that it is switched to the input jack connected to the 7.0.
6. Using the remote control, select the input source number that corresponds to the number above the input jacks on
the rear panel where you have made the connections from your audio/video source. The Sources are grouped in the
middle of the remote, numbered “1” through “8”. You may also select a source by pressing the “Source /\” or “Source
\/” buttons on the front panel.
7. A surround mode will appear at the top right side of the on screen display and the front panel display. If you wish to
use that mode, proceed to the next step. If you wish to select a different mode, press the appropriate button in the
“Surround Modes” section at the top of the remote control, or use the “Surround /\” or “Surround \/” buttons on the front
panel until the mode you desire appears in the display. We recommend that you start with the “Six Axis” mode, as it
will work with almost any program material, whether it is a surround encoded movie, or a conventional stereo
recording.
At this point you may, or may not have to make additional adjustments, depending on the number and type of
speakers you have connected. If your system includes a center channel speaker, THX Certified surround speakers,
Citation or Fosgate*Audionics Dual Drive Dipole surround speakers, and mono subwoofers, you are ready to go. If
your system differs from the one just described, please do not proceed any further without making the system
adjustments described in the Owners Manual. (note: This needs to be verified once the “factory” presets for all
software and hardware conditions are frozen.)
8 Put your source machine into a “play” mode. The systems volume may be adjusted using the “Volume +” or Volume
-” buttons on the front panel, or the “+” and “-” buttons on the “Volume button in the middle of the remote control. The
“Mute” button on the remote cuts the feed to the amplifiers should you wish to quickly quiet the room.
9. Sit back and enjoy...you’re “on the air”.
