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    HK 3385 STEREO RECEIVER O W N ER’S M ANUAL HK 3385 OM 4/13/07 12:02 PM Page 1[...]

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    2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc- tions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference . 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to . 4. Fol[...]

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    3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our HK 3385 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 [...]

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    4 NOTES HK 3385 OM 4/13/07 12:02 PM Page 4[...]

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    5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 9 FRONT -P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y 10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 14 CONNECTIONS 14 Speaker Connections 14 Subwoofer 14 Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3385 14 Analog Audio Connections 15 Video Connections 15 Antennas 16 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 17 INST ALLA TIO[...]

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    6 Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon ® receiver! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver , we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertain- ment to as many people as possible , all the while improving perfor mance and adding features . The HK 3385 offers the best in traditional analog[...]

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    7 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS Power Switch: This electrical switch tur ns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using the remote control. 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 [...]

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    8 Mute T uning Pre s et S tation s S peaker 1/2 Pre s et S can FM Mode T uner Band Ba ss C ontrol Video 3 Video Input Video 3 Audio 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 S ource S elector Video S ource S elector s Me ss age Di s play Dimmer S leep T reble C ontrol Ba[...]

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    9 Speaker 1/2: The dot to the left of the indicator for each speaker pair will light when that pair is active . Press the Speaker 1 / 2 Selectors to activate either or both pairs of speakers . Messages: This display shows messages relating to the status , input source , tuner or other aspects of the HK 3385’s operation. Preset Number/Sleep Timer:[...]

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    10 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 sourc[...]

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    11 FM Antenna AM Antenna Video 1 A/V Inputs Video 1 A/V Outputs Video 2 A/V Inputs Video Monitor Output Video 3 A/V Inputs Remote IR Input Remote IR Output AC Power Cord Preamp Outputs Subwoofer Outputs Main-Amp Inputs Speaker 2 Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlets Speaker 1 Outputs Phono Inputs and Ground CD Inputs Ta p e Inputs Ta p e Outputs NO[...]

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    12 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3385 remote is capable of controlling six devices , including the HK 3385 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, you will need to first press the Selector Button for that component. This[...]

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    13 13 IR T ran s mitter Len s Power On Power Off S peaker 2 S peaker 1 S ource S elector s T uning/Fa s t S earch Enter Mute Memory Numeric Key s C lear C ontrol C over FM Mode Play Volume C ontrol s S leep T uning Dimmer Direct Auto Pre s et Record/Pau s e Pre s et/T rack S kip S top Pre s et S can Di s c S kip NOTE: T o make it easier to follow t[...]

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    14 14 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 (CEA ® ) has established a color -coding standard. T able 1 may be helpful[...]

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    15 15 CONNECTIONS Video Connections Although some sources produce an audio signal only (e .g., CD player , tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e .g ., DVD player , cable television box, HDTV tuner , satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, you will need to make a video connection for each source . Com[...]

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    16 16 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables , it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room. 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 subwoofer’s location[...]

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    17 Y ou are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver . Before beginning , make sure that all components , including the HK 3385, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you ha ve finished making all of your connections. Remember that your receiver generate[...]

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    18 18 INST ALLA TION W e recommend you follow the guidelines in T able 2 when connecting various source components to the HK 3385. However , due to the limitations in the design of the HK 3385 remote control, when using source components manufactured by other brands , you may need to use the device’s original remote control to operate it. Alterna[...]

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    19 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 3385 is not equipped with digital audio inputs or surround [...]

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    20 20 INST ALLA TION connect the HK 3385’s Remote IR Output to the source device’ s Remote IR Input, which will pass any applicable remote signals transmit- ted through the HK 3385 to the source device . This enables you to control your sources even when the HK 3385 itself is controlled via an external IR receiver . T o control more than one so[...]

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    21 Now that you have installed your system components , you are ready to begin enjoying your new audio system. T urning On the HK 3385 After you plug the power cord into an AC outlet, the P ower Indicator should light up in amber . This indicates that the HK 3385 is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure 23. The HK 3385 may be tur[...]

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    22 OPERA TION Figure 30 – Balance Control The Balance Control reduces the level of the speaker opposite the pointer . For example , turning the knob from the midpoint toward “R” reduces the level of the left speaker , leaving the right speaker unaffected. If two pairs of speakers are connected to the HK 3385, then both will be affected. Headp[...]

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    23 OPERA TION Figure 35 – Controls Behind Door Radio stations may be selected in one of five ways (see Figure 36): 1. If you know the frequency number , enter it directly by first pressing the Direct Button on the remote , and then using the Numeric Keys . 2. After you have programmed preset stations (see below), either enter the preset number (1[...]

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    24 OPERA TION 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 , press the Dim Button on the front panel or remote . Each button press will cycle through the three settings of: VFD FULL: Normal brightness VFD HALF: Display is dimmed but still visible; t[...]

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    25 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[...]

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    26 H K 33 8 5 TE C H NI CA L S PE C I FI CA TI O N S Audio Section S tereo Mode: Continuous A verage Power (FTC): 8 0 W atts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms 100 W atts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz @ <0.2% THD , both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High-Level): 200mV/4[...]

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    27 APPENDIX Remote Control Function List Button Phono VID 1 VID 2 VID 3/VID Front T ape MON/CDR CD AM FM Controls HK 3385 DVD Player DVD Player DVD Player CD Recorder CD Player/Changer Controls HK 3385 Controls HK 3385 Only Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes T uner Only T uner Only Main Power On System Power On Sy[...]

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    250 Crossways Park Drive , Woodbury , New Y ork 11797 www .harmankardon.com © 2007 Harman International Industries , Incorporated. All rights reser ved. Part No . CQX1A1186Z HK 3385 OM 4/13/07 12:03 PM Page 28[...]