Harman-Kardon Harman/kardon HK3490 manuale d’uso

HK 3490 STEREO RECEIVER O W N ER’S M ANUAL HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 1[...]

2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 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. Do not use water or any liquid cleaner[...]

3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our 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 [...]

4 NOTES HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 4[...]

5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 16 Audio Connections 16 Video Connections 16 Antennas 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 18 INST ALLA TION 18 Step One – Connect the Speakers 18 Step[...]

6 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 . The HK 3490 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio ,[...]

7 FRONT -P ANEL 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 tur ns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick t[...]

8 T uning Pre s et S tation s Me ss age Di s play 1 S peaker s 2 Pre s et S can FM Mode T uner Band Ba ss C ontrol Video 3 A/V Input s Power Indicator Headphone Jack Power S witch Volume C ontrol C D S ource S elector T ape S ource S elector Phono/The Bridge S ource S elector Video S ource S elector s D S P Mode S leep Mute T reble C ontrol Balance[...]

9 9 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna T erminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: These 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 sour[...]

10 Preamp Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Subwoofer T rigger Outputs Subwoofer Outputs Subwoofer Link Switches Main-Amp Inputs Speaker 1 Outputs Speaker 2 Outputs The Bridge DMP Connector Switched AC Accessory Outlets Main Power Switch Phono CD Inputs T a pe/CDR Inputs T a pe/CDR Outputs FM Antenna AM Antenna XM Antenna Jack Video 1 A/V Inputs Video 1[...]

11 CD and T ape 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 . Phono Inputs an[...]

12 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3490 remote is capable of controlling six devices , including the HK 3490 itself . The remote is preprogrammed at the factor y 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. This changes the button functions to the[...]

13 IR T ran s mitter Len s Power On Power Off S peaker 1 S peaker 2 S ource S elector s Mute Memory Numeric Key s C lear Menu FM Mode Auto Pre s et D S P Mode Play Record Volume C ontrol s S leep T uning Dimmer Repeat Direct OK Pre s et S tation s S elector s /T rack S kip Pau s e Fa s t S earch S top A-B Pre s et S can Navigation Di s c Menu NOTE:[...]

14 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 retur n 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 . Navigation ( ⁄ / ¤ / ‹ / › ) and [...]

15 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 . T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association has established a CEA ® color -coding standard. T able 1 may be helpful to yo[...]

16 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 . Digital audio signals offer i[...]

17 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 . The subwoof[...]

18 Y ou 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 ha ve finished making all of your connections. The receiver generates heat while it is o[...]

19 19 INST ALLA TION W e recommend you follow the guidelines in T able 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. For each audio-only s[...]

20 INST ALLA TION 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 . Y ou may have obser ved that the HK 3490 does not feature surround sound decoding , other than [...]

21 INST ALLA TION Step F ive – 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). T o view video or images played by your source devices , connect the Video Monitor Output of the HK 3490 to a Comp[...]

22 22 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 . The remote has a range[...]

Now that you have installed your system components , you are ready to begin enjoying your new audio system. T urning 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 [...]

24 OPERA TION 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 [...]

25 OPERA TION • The HK 3490 does not switch the last-selected video source when an audio-only source , such as Phono , CD or T ape/CDR, is selected subsequently . It is not possible to view video while listening to an audio-only source . Using the T uner (AM, FM and XM Modes) The HK 3490’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of two ways (see [...]

26 OPERA TION iPod Function Remote Control Ke y Front P anel-Button Play Play ( › ) Preset Scan Pause P ause ( || ) Preset Scan Menu Menu FM Mode Select OK Preset Scan Scroll Reverse Up Arrow ( ⁄ ) Preset Up Scroll Forward Down Arrow ( ¤ ) Preset Down Forward Search/Next T rack Right Arrow ( ›› l ) T uning Up Reverse Search/Previous T rack[...]

27 OPERA TION 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 . T o dim the display , pres[...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights , but there’ s no • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker co[...]

29 HK 3490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 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 Signal-to-No[...]

30 APPENDIX Source Input Remote Control Device T ype Phono Operates HK 3490 only Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Video 2 Harman Kardon DVD player Video 3 Harman Kardon DVD player T ape/CDR Harman Kardon CD recorder CD Harman Kardon CD player AM/FM Operates HK 3490 only T able A1 – Remote Control Device T ypes T able A2 – Subwoofer T rigger Outpu[...]

31 APPENDIX Button Phono VID 1 VID 2 VID 3/ VID Front T ape MON / CDR CD AM FM XM The Bridge Controls DMC 1000 DVD Player DVD Player CD Recorder CD Player/Changer Controls Controls Controls Contols HK 3490 only Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes HK 3490 only HK 3490 only HK 3490 only iPod/iPhone Power On System Po[...]

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