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Harman Kardon Harman/kardon HK3490 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HK 3490 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for use with 120-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. 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 outlet.
  • Page 4 NOTES...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 Audio Connections Video Connections Antennas SPEAKER PLACEMENT INSTALLATION Step One – Connect the Speakers Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer Step Three –...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Please register your product at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, all the while improving performance and adding features.

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Controls

    Power Indicator: This LED has two modes. When power is turned off, the LED is amber to indicate that the receiver is plugged in and ready to be turned on. When the receiver is turned on, the LED turns white. Power Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using the...

  • Page 9: Rear-Panel Connections

    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. NOTE: The Video 3 source has inputs on both the front and rear panels of the HK 3490, and you may connect different devices to each set of inputs.
  • Page 11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS CD and Tape Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using the turntable with a phono preamp. When your recorder features three-head or off-head playback, you may monitor a recording as it is being made.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3490 remote is capable of controlling six devices, including the HK 3490 itself. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to operate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, first press its Selector Button.
  • Page 13 IR Transmitter Lens Power On Power Off FM Mode Direct Memory Navigation Preset Scan Mute Volume Controls Pause Play Fast Search Record Dimmer Repeat Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Source Selectors Auto Preset DSP Mode Numeric Keys Clear Menu Disc Menu Tuning Preset Stations Selectors/Track Skip...

  • Page 14: Volume Controls

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS to select a numbered location (1 through 8) within the bank. Press the Memory Button to complete the process and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation. Menu: This button has no effect on the HK 3490, but is used with some source devices to access the source’s setup menus.

  • Page 15: Types Of Connections

    There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association has established a CEA color-coding standard.

  • Page 16: Audio Connections

    CONNECTIONS HK 3490, it also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM module. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog.

  • Page 17: Speaker Placement

    Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room. See Figure 10. Optimally, the front left and right speakers are placed the same distance from each other as from the listening position, or about 60 degrees apart, and angled toward the listener.

  • Page 18: Installation

    INSTALLATION You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the HK 3490, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections.

  • Page 19: Phono (Turntable)

    We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting various source components to the HK 3490. However, due to the limitations in the design of the HK 3490 remote control, when using source components manufactured by other brands, use the device’s original remote control to operate it.

  • Page 20: Docking Station

    INSTALLATION Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is used only for playback. Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 2 source is selected, we recommend that you connect a DVD player to the Video 2 Inputs. You may have observed that the HK 3490 does not feature surround sound decoding, other than Dolby Virtual Speaker.

  • Page 21: Step Five - Connect The Video Display

    Step Five – Connect the Video Display Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see note below Figure 18). To view video or images played by your source devices, connect the Video Monitor Output of the HK 3490 to a Composite Video Input on your television or video display.

  • Page 22: Step Ten - Turn On The Hk 3490

    INSTALLATION Figure 25 – Remote Battery Compartment When using the remote, point the lens toward the front panel of the HK 3490. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Now that you have installed your system components, you are ready to begin enjoying your new audio system. Turning On the HK 3490 After you plug the power cord into an AC outlet and turn on the Main Power Switch on the rear panel, the Power Indicator should light up in amber. This indicates that the HK 3490 is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on.

  • Page 24: Headphones

    OPERATION should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the left and right speakers, unless the artist has mixed the recording in a way that pans sounds to one side or the other. If your speakers are not placed the same distance from the listening position, or if your room has other unusual characteristics, gently press the Balance Control knob until it unlatches and pops out.

  • Page 25: Using The Tuner

    • The HK 3490 does not switch the last-selected video source when an audio-only source, such as Phono, CD or Tape/CDR, is selected subsequently. It is not possible to view video while listening to an audio-only source. Using the Tuner (AM, FM and XM Modes) The HK 3490’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of two ways (see Figure 37): 1.

  • Page 26: Using Docking Station

    OPERATION 5. Press the Memory Button on the remote to complete the process and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation. To delete an XM Radio preset, tune to the preset station and press the Clear Button. To delete all XM Radio presets in all banks, press and hold the Clear Button until the ALL DELETED message appears.

  • Page 27: Dim Function

    NOTE: Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law. Dim Function Some people find the front-panel messages distracting and would prefer to dim them or turn them off altogether. To dim the display, press the Dim Button on the front panel or remote.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed Display lights, but there’s no sound or picture No sound from any speaker; light around Power Switch is red Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Audio sources sound distorted No video image In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your HK 3490, or on installation-related issues,...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    HK 3490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode: Continuous Average Power (FTC): 120 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 150 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz @ <0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High-Level): 200mV/47k ohms...

  • Page 30: Appendix

    APPENDIX Table A1 – Remote Control Device Types Source Input Remote Control Device Type Phono Operates HK 3490 only Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Video 2 Harman Kardon DVD player Video 3 Harman Kardon DVD player Tape/CDR Harman Kardon CD recorder Harman Kardon CD player AM/FM Operates HK 3490 only...
  • Page 31 Table A3 – Remote Control Function List Button Phono VID 1 VID 2 Controls DMC 1000 DVD Player HK 3490 only Control Codes Control Codes Power On System Power On System/DMC Power On System/DVD Power On Power Off System Power Off System/DMC Power Off System/DVD Power Off Speakers 1...
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