• 1/4-inch headphone jack output
• 2-channel audio receiver
• a and b speaker switching for front speakers
• 5 audio inputs/2 audio outputs
• 100 watts per channel

• Switching for two pairs of loudspeakers
• 5 Audio Inputs including Tuner
• Quartz PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning
• 30 Station Presets (Random)
• 100 Watts per Channel x 2 in Stereo Mode with less than 0.08% THD, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ohms

• 50W/ch x 2ch
• Discrete circuit for High-current drive
• iPod compatible
• Speaker A/B
• 6 Audio inputs, including Phono input

• Remote Controllable Motor-Driven Volume Control
• Speaker A, B or A+B Selection
• Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio Ready with Extended Frequency Response
• 50W x 2 with .04%THD
• Pure Direct Amplification

• Dual subwoofer output, with trigger for direct connection to powered subwoofers
• Harman Kardon system remote for control of compatible Harman Kardon CD and DVD players
• 80 Watts x 2 into 8 ohms
• Convenient front-panel audio/video input for use with video games or portable players
• Remote A/B switching

Aug 26, 2007 by panteratime | Posted in Other - Electronics

I want to upload my personal VHS and DVD recordings to my computer. I have all necessary audio and video cables plugged into my computer from my stereo receiver via Dazzle. I do not know what computer program to use to access my stereo receiver. Is there anyone out there who might know? Thank you...

you probably need a better sound card to play that stuff

Sep 01, 2008 by Ms. D | Posted in Music & Music Players

I want to hook up a cd player and a tape deck, and I have both an "integrated stereo amp" and a tv/fm/am stereo receiver. Should I pick one of those to run the components through or what? I'm wondering cuz they both have the same inputs(except for the cable jacks, which I won't use) and speaker outs, but the amplifier has an input for a tuner.

You have answered your own question without even knowing it!! The receiver has a 'Tuner' in it, ie:am/fm/tv and the amp has an 'input' for the tuner!! Generally the Amp has better spec's as far as power and s/n ratio(signal to noise ratio) but not always!! The reason it's called an 'Integrated Stereo Amp' is because the pre-amp and the main amp (or output amp) are combined in a single unit. Expensive high-end stereo equipment have the pre-amp as a separate unit from the output amp because of different power requirements and RF interference problems....amongst other little things...........sooooo my questions to you would have to first be, what brands are the components? How big or small are your speakers? and what is your listening environment like? The answer to those and maybe a few more questions would be helpful in answering your question more thoroughly!! Anyway, I hope this helped you and feel free to answer the other questions and I'll try to help you make the best choice!!!

Jul 09, 2007 by awrhodes84 | Posted in Music & Music Players

I would like to be able to play music over my stereo system from my Bluetooth enabled notebook without connecting it with wires. It would be great if I could hook a Bluetooth receiver to the auxillary input port on my stereo. If you know of a product that can do this, please let me know!

go to geeks.com its made by logitec. I dont have the link but it on that site somewhere

Sep 05, 2008 by Dom V | Posted in Other - Electronics

I want to keep my new Dell on top of my stereo receiver (a Yamaha natural sound stereo receiver, model CR-620), but I'm hesitant to do so because I'm not sure if receivers are magnetized.

I feel like I should know this, but I don't. Are there magnets in stereo receivers?

Jan 12, 2008 by royalflushster | Posted in Home Theater

I have a home stereo system, however, I only use 2 bookshelf speakers that I have plugged into my stereo receiver. On the back of the receiver, I see that it allows an entire surround system. Since I only have 2 speakers, I have them plugged into the "Front" area for speakers (instead of "Surround," "Surround Back," and "Center"- which I know is for the center speaker).

My speakers don't sound as clear as they should. Should I have them in surround, or do I need to change any settings on the receiver?

My receiver is the same way - it's a pioneer. You hooked up the speakers correctly. Now, make sure under your receiver's settings, you have it set to subwoofer-off and also make sure its set to 2.0 channel. Let us know if that works.

Feb 29, 2008 by californication37 | Posted in Music & Music Players

I just bought a used stereo receiver that is combination receiver and tape deck. When putting the speakers into the back, only one side works. When I switch the wires, the other speaker works but only on the one side. How can I output to multiple speakers?

Hello Claifornication,

It looks like the amp is broken on one side. Plug the speakers in parallel.

Jun 03, 2007 by Matt B | Posted in Other - Electronics

I have a 10-15 year old LXI series home stereo receiver that has 4 speaker outputs (2 right, 2 left) and it works well, except sometimes when the volume is low, the left channel speakers go in and out, or simply won't output any sound at all. When I jack the volume up and keep it there, it "clears out" the connection and both sides work, but I can't always do that late at night when I want my music on soft. Is there something wrong with the connections or is it just dirty? I couldn't tell the inside of a receiver from a car engine, so if someone has an answer, I would appreciate a brief explanation on how to access where it is you are talking about.

tInstead of replacing the control I would try cleaning it firs. Finding the replacement may take some effort for an exact match. Get some electronics cleaner pull the knob off spray and turn the shaft. Do this three or for times and see if that does it.

Jan 28, 2008 by brian W | Posted in Other - Electronics

I recently came into some old pioneer speakers. According to the back of the speakers they are rated as having an output of 50 watts per channel. If I use a stereo receiver with an output of less than 50 watts per channel, probably 20 watts per channel, will that damage either the stereo or the speakers? I believe I read somewhere that using too large of speakers on a weaker stereo puts too much stress on it and it will eventually burn out.

The only real danger with speakers is not too much power but too little power. If you connected these speakers with a very cheap low power amp and turned up the volume all the way, you might drive the cheap amp into heavy distortion (clipping). That fed to the speakers could possibly damage them. However, many speakers would probably shut down before they were damaged.
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7813_102-0.html?forumID=60&threadID=148682&messageID=1660058

Jan 05, 2007 by nmhaccva | Posted in Car Audio

I have a two year old sony tuner/receiver. Often, when I'm listening to my stereo, the speakers or cd player will just go out. If I give it a little knock, it usually brings the cd player back on or the sound comes back to all the speakers (I have 5 speakers). What can I do to fix this problem? I recently changed out all the speaker wires because I thought that was the problem. Of course, that didn't help because it's a problem with the receiver. I think the warranty had probablly run out. Thanks!

Who wired the stereo harness in the back? You might of replaced the wires, but if they're not crimped, or soldered it could be a bad connection. A lot of people try to get away with electrical tape these days to wire a harness/cd player... which is a very sloppy way of getting the job done. Another thing it could be with your speakers is that if the positive meets the negative (touches) it will cancel out and won't play... check all your connections

Feb 08, 2007 by Fake_Name | Posted in Home Theater

Is it possible to have Sirius Satellite Radio installed on my Harmon/Kardon stereo receiver? Do I just buy some sort of Sirius radio chip or something?

no but you can put it on your pc...other then that you need a docking station or receiver

HI, I picked this baby up at Cuz's antiques in Lebanon, TN for $25. Was is the back and I noticed it and asked about it. It was sitting for ...

20.11.09

Long before digital radio broadcasting, known as HD Radio, came on the scene, there was stereo. Regular analog stereo. And it was good.

Problem is, it was only for FM. Despite testing of an AM stereo broadcasting system that preceded stereo for FM, the idea was shelved in the 1960s. The thinking was that AM just didn't need stereo. AM was dominant.

For FM to grow, however, it needed something special, and stereo was it.

In some sense, that was the death knell for AM. By the time AM stereo came back in the early 1980s, it was too little, too late - FM already was entrenched, the dominant broadcasting force.

It didn't help that the Federal Communications Commission didn't set a standard at first, and later allowed five incompatible systems to compete. By the time a single standard was selected in 1992, many people really didn't care ... they were all on FM.

Of course, I cared. I still believe that a well-programmed AM station can compete against any FM station, especially when promoted correctly.

The legendary San Francisco rocker KFRC (then at 610 AM) proved that by being the Bay Area's favorite station long after top-40 AMs had left the air in most cities. KFI (640 AM) proves it today by being the dominant talker in town and across the U.S. — FM talker KLSX (now KAMP, 97.1) was never a serious contender.

I was one of the few to test and buy AM stereo receivers in the 1980s, so I know what it sounded like when the FCC finally allowed such broadcasts. I know how good it could sound — and I know how bad it could sound as well, such as when stereo was allowed on an otherwise bad-sounding receiver. As the joke went, "Same static but now in stereo."

But it truly was the receiver that made AM sound good or bad. From a technical standpoint, AM stereo broadcasts can have a wider bandwidth than FM stereo. And what was really fun about AM stereo is that you could receive clean reception from hundreds of miles away if conditions were right.

I was on YouTube the other night and did a search for "AM Stereo." Among the results was a recording made of F ort Wayne, Ind.'s, WOWO as received 460 miles away in eastern Pennsylvania on a neat little AM stereo receiver from Radio Shack, the TM-152.

The TM-152 was not a great receiver, merely OK. On this recording, though, it performs admirably. You can't tell you're hearing a station from that distance; it sounds clear and strong, as if it were local. And the stereo effect is wonderful.

There are other similar recordings that showcase what could have been the future of AM radio.

Alas, it didn't work out. Receivers were hard to find, and most AM stations dropped music before the stereo standard was set, negating much of the benefit.

More recently, broadcasters ditched analog AM stereo for either incompatible digital HD broadcasts or narrow-band (awful-sounding) analog.

To my knowledge, the only remaining AM stereo station in Southern California is KFOX (1650 AM) , broadcasting from Torrance. There are no widely available AM stereo receivers, though a few can be found online. Used models on eBay sell for a small fortune to collectors.

But as the recordings on YouTube and elsewhere attest, AM stereo can sound quite nice. Makes you wonder what could have been.

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16.11.09

600 ESTHER BLVD ~ BMV ~ Complainant states that unknown actor entered his unlocked Ford pick-up truck and removed the stereo receiver from the dash.  The stereo is a flip screen receiver valued at approximately $200.00

1000 JACK LOCK ST ~ BMV/CRIMINAL TRESPASS ~ Complainant states that unknown actor entered a red Ford and silver Toyota pick-up truck parked at his residence. Complainant states that a Tom Tom GPS unit was missing from the silver Toyota. Complainant states that nothing was taken from the red Ford pick-up truck.   

1200 W SEALE ST ~ BMV ~   Complainant states around he went to his vehicle to get his medication. Complainant discovered his medication and some loose change missing. Complainant also states that his daughter's vehicle was entered by the actor. Complainant states that an Awia car stereo receiver worth $150.00 is missing from his daughter's vehicle.  The receiver is gray and black with a removable face. 

3200 NORTH ST ~CRIMINAL MISCHIEF   ~ Complainant states that an unknown actor used a chair to break out the windows of the complainant's vehicle causing $600 in damage. 

1700 GARDENBROOK DR ~ THEFT/ CREDIT CARD ABUSE ~ Complainant states that unknown subject entered his vehicle and took items without his consent. Complainant states that his credit cards were used a short time later. The subject took a purse, cell phone and camera without consent.  The amount of the theft added up to $3,400.  

2000 SOUTH ST ~ THEFT (ENHANCED) //ASSAULT X 2 ~ Complainant observed a female subject stealing items from the store.  The suspect was confronted and employee were able to recovered the items.  Suspect then assaulted two employees while attempting to flee the scene. Suspect was arrested by police.  

300 E College ~ POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA ~ Suspect failed to yield right of way at stop sign and struck an on duty university police officer’s rear tire of his bicycle as suspect was crossing the road. The officer was able to get up off of the seat and avoided being struck by the car.  NPD arrived to work the fleet and found suspect in possession of marijuana.  Suspect passed SFST's and was arrested for POM.  

1900 SW Stallings ~ DWI~  Officers stopped suspect due to a reckless driver call.  Officers found him to be intoxicated and he was arrested.   

400 SW Stallings ~DWI~  NSO Deputy was heading North on SW Stallings and was almost struck by suspect who was traveling south in the north bound lane.  The deputy was able to stop her and NPD responded due to assist. NPD arrested suspect after she was found to be intoxicated.

1000 Douglas~ Fail to ID~   Officer Contacted suspect during a disturbance and he gave a false name.  He was arrested and was found to have a warrant for BOH. 

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26.11.09

Authorities seek barbecue burglar

Police are asking for help in identifying a man who was caught on video as he broke into Pop's Barbecue.

St. Florian Police Chief Ralph Richey said the business on Lauderdale 61, behind Big Star in St. Florian was broken into Nov. 16 and again Nov. 21.

Richey said the burglaries took place either late at night or early in the morning.

“Both times they were able to get in by breaking through a back door,” Richey said.

He said on both occasions, the burglar got into the office of the business and took money bags.

“We have found evidence at the scene that makes us believe there were two people involved,” Richey said.

He said the same person was caught on video twice inside the office.

Richey said both times the man was wearing a cap and pullover hooded sweatshirt.

He said the suspect is a white man, with glasses and appears to be a little taller than 6 feet with a slender build.

ARRESTS

Lauderdale County sheriff

Jerry Wayne Morris, 61, 1650 Lauderdale 181, Anderson; two counts of second-degree assault and resisting arrest.

Angelia Isbell Barnett, 48, 7100 Lauderdale 34, Killen; second-degree assault.

REPORTS

Tuscumbia police

Cash of $100 was taken from a car parked on Holiday Court. The vehicle was damaged.

Two laptop computers, a 50-inch television and a Wii computer game system were taken from a residence in the 1100 block of Elm Street.

A 42-inch television was taken from a residence on Trenhlom Street.

A purse and contents, including $40 cash, and debit cards were taken from a business on Avalon Avenue.

Muscle Shoals police

A cell phone was taken from a business in the 500 block of West Avalon Avenue.

Copper wire was taken from a residence in the 4000 block of Elledge Lane.

Two 120-volt air blowers were taken from a business in the 500 block of West Avalon Avenue.

A residence in the 300 block of Government Avenue was damaged; nothing was reported taken.

Car keys were taken from a residence in the 700 block of Gusmus Avenue.

Four pillowcases were taken from a business in the 500 block of West Avalon Avenue.

A pair of men's work shoes were taken from a business in the 2000 block of Woodward Avenue.

A 2007 silver Ford Taurus was taken from a business in the 1300 block of Woodward Avenue.

A television stand was taken from a business in the 500 block of West Avalon Avenue.

Four televisions — 52, 36, 19 and 13 inches — a stereo receiver and $175 in beer and liquor were taken from a business in the 300 block of Ford Road.

A 71-inch projector television was taken from a residence in the 200 block of West Pasadena Avenue.

A computer game was taken from a business in the 500 block of West Avalon Avenue.

A Christmas tree at a business in the 1400 block of Alabama 20 was damaged.

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