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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 of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting
conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either
side of the HK 3490.

If the remote seems to operate intermittently, then make sure the batteries
have been inserted correctly, or replace the batteries with fresh ones.

Step Ten – Turn On the HK 3490

Place the HK 3490 in Standby mode by turning on the Main Power Switch
on the rear panel. The Power Indicator will turn amber. T

he HK 3490 may

be turned on from Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch or any
Source Selector on either the front panel or the remote. See Figures 26
and 27.

Figure 26 – Front-Panel Power Switch

Figure 27 – Remote Control Power Switch

INSTALLATION

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Summary of Contents for Harman/kardon HK3490

Page 1: ...HK 3490 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...hey exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of ti...

Page 3: ... other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location ...

Page 4: ...4 NOTES ...

Page 5: ... Volume Control 23 Mute Function 23 Sleep Timer 23 Tone Controls 24 Headphones 24 Speaker 1 2 24 Source Selection 25 Using the Tuner 26 Using Docking Station 26 Recording 27 Dim Function 27 Processor Reset 27 Memory 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 29 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 29 Trademark Acknowledgments 30 APPENDIX WARNING For Canadian model Modèle pour les Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B ...

Page 6: ...t 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 WWW HARMANKARDON COM INTRODUCTION Harman Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Audio Section 120 Watts x 2 both channels driven at full power at 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 07 THD 240 watts total 150 Watts x 2 both channels driven at full power at 4 oh...

Page 7: ...to select a preset radio station If no presets have been programmed the 0 PRESET message will be displayed When listening to XM Radio each press changes the preset number within the current lettered bank Tuner Band Press this button to select the tuner as the source or to select the AM left side of button or FM right side of button band Each press of the FM side of the button toggles between the F...

Page 8: ... Volume Control CD Source Selector Tape Source Selector Phono The Bridge Source Selector Video Source Selectors DSP Mode Sleep Mute Treble Control Balance Control NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com ...

Page 9: ...it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver Do not use sources that consume more than 100 watts of power per outlet Speaker 1 and 2 Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections Always connect the positive lead to the red or white terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on th...

Page 10: ...puts Tape CDR Inputs Tape CDR Outputs FM Antenna AM Antenna XM Antenna Jack Video 1 A V Inputs Video 1 A V Outputs Video 2 DVD Inputs Video Monitor Output Video 3 A V Inputs Update Port Reset Button Remote IR Input Remote IR Output AC Power Cord NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Pro...

Page 11: ...the turntable to this Ground Connector to reduce system hum Only moving magnet MM type cartridges are compatible with the Phono Inputs If your turntable is equipped with its own onboard phono preamp you may connect it to any of the HK 3490 s other audio inputs Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off It is usually left turned on push the rocker in at the top and ca...

Page 12: ...ers Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device which is a component where a playback signal originates e g DVD CD or the tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote to the codes that operate the source device NOTE The Video 3 source device may be connected to either the front or rear panel connectors To select the desired device press the Video 3 Sour...

Page 13: ...cord Volume Controls Sleep Tuning Dimmer Repeat Direct OK Preset Stations Selectors Track Skip Pause Fast Search Stop A B Preset Scan Navigation Disc Menu NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com ...

Page 14: ...Switch is on muting the HK 3490 will remove the trigger signal turning off the subwoofer s amplifier to conserve energy When normal listening resumes the trigger signal will be reactivated turning on the subwoofer Tuning Use this control to tune a radio station Tap one end of the button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time or press and hold it to seek the next frequency with an acceptably ...

Page 15: ...et allowing connection of a left and right loudspeaker This allows you to place a second set of speakers in another room or even outdoors when weather resistant loudspeakers are used You may play both sets of speakers simultaneously one set at a time or neither set when using the headphones or making recordings Use the Speaker 1 2 Buttons to activate or deactivate each pair of speakers It is not p...

Page 16: ...th all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use Figure 6 Analog Audio Video Connections Although some sources only produce an audio signal 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 make a video connection for each of these sources The ...

Page 17: ...e listener The subwoofer s location is less critical since low frequency sounds are omnidirectional Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies and may create a boomy sound You may wish to experiment over time by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walking around the room until the low frequencies sound best Place the subwoofe...

Page 18: ...subwoofer with each speaker pair If you have only one subwoofer with a single line level input connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3490 For optional auto turn on turn off control over the subwoofer connect the Subwoofer Trigger Output for each subwoofer to the corresponding trigger input on its amplifier This enables the subwoofer to turn on or off together with the HK 3490 To furth...

Page 19: ...CD Audio Inputs See Figure 15 Figure 15 CD Audio Inputs Tape The Tape source is used for audio recorders such as a CDR MiniDisc or cassette deck Connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape CDR Audio Input jacks on the HK 3490 and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape CDR Output jacks on the HK 3490 See Figure 16 Figure 16 Tape CDR Audio Inputs and Outputs To listen to the Tape CDR...

Page 20: ...K 3490 s front panel or remote repeatedly When VIDEO 3 appears on the front panel of the HK 3490 the rear panel inputs are active When VIDEO F appears the front panel inputs are active Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of your device to the corresponding Video 3 Inputs on either the front or rear panel and if available connect the composite video output of the device to the Video 3 V...

Page 21: ...le devices are equipped with compatible IR inputs and outputs Check with the manufacturer of the source device for more information on the type of IR signal expected The HK 3490 will output a stripped carrier IR signal Step Seven Connect Optional External Equipment If you wish to use the HK 3490 with an external power amplifier remove the jumpers connecting the Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs S...

Page 22: ...an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the HK 3490 If the remote seems to operate intermittently then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly or replace the batteries with fresh ones Step Ten Turn On the HK 3490 Place the HK 3490 in Standby mode by turning on the Main Power Switch on the rear panel The Power Indicator will turn amber The HK 3490 may be turned on from Standby m...

Page 23: ...ipment can handle higher volumes We urge caution with regard to volume levels Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute Button on the front panel or remote See Figure 29 Any recording in progress will not be affected If the Subwoofer Trigger Outputs are in use and the Subwoofer Link Switch is on muting will turn off the subwoofer s amplifier to conserve energ...

Page 24: ...erving energy when the subwoofer is not needed Source Selection Select a source device connected to the HK 3490 for playback by pressing its associated button on the front panel or remote control See Figure 36 Figure 36 Source Selectors To enjoy video sources make sure to connect the device s composite video output to the correct Video Input on the HK 3490 In addition connect the HK 3490 s Video M...

Page 25: ...d 4 In Manual Tuning mode with each press of the Tuning Buttons the HK 3490 will tune the next frequency increment 0 1MHz for FM or 10kHz for AM in the selected direction NOTE When XM Radio is in use there are no auto or manual tuning modes Use the Tuning Button or Buttons only when in All Channel Search mode to select a channel Press and hold the button to search faster 5 Press the Preset Scan Bu...

Page 26: ...e iPod is docked you may play the audio materials on your iPod through your high quality audio system operate the iPod using the HK 3490 remote or the HK 3490 s front panel controls and charge the iPod Either press the front panel Phono Selector repeatedly until the DMP THE BRIDGE IS CONNECTED message scrolls across the front panel or press The Bridge Button on the remote to select The Bridge II d...

Page 27: ...ratically after a power surge first turn the Master Power Switch off and unplug the AC power cord for at least three minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver back on If this doesn t help you may want to try a system reset NOTE A system reset erases all user configurations including tuner presets After a reset you will need to reenter all of these settings Place the receiver in Standby m...

Page 28: ...interference Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Audio sources sound distorted CD player or other audio device Only plug a device into the Phono Inputs if it is a incorrectly plugged into Phono Inputs turntable with a moving magnet cartridge or if it is a turntable with a moving coil cartridge with a phono preamp Turntable not plugged i...

Page 29: ...c Polarity Negative Output Level 1Vp p Output Impedance 75 Ohms unbalanced Video Frequency Response 10Hz 10MHz General Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 1W standby 310W maximum both channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17 3 8 442mm 22 560mm Height 6 3 8 163mm 10 5 8 270mm Depth 15 382mm 18 5 16 465mm Product Shipping Weight 23 lb 10 4kg 27 3 lb 12 4kg Depth measurement ...

Page 30: ...vice Types Table A2 Subwoofer Trigger Output Operation Subwoofer Link Switch Status Main Speaker Signal Status Trigger Output Status Subwoofer Output Status Switch Status Speaker Pair Audio Signal Status Trigger Output Status Subwoofer Output Audio Signal Status 1 ON 1 1 1 2 ON 2 2 2 1 OFF 1 1 1 2 OFF 2 2 2 Note Each switch only affects its correspondingly numbered Subwoofer Output and Trigger Out...

Page 31: ...M Mode DMC Status DVD Status DVD Playlist MP3 CD Time Display Mode FM Mode Search Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode Auto Preset DMC Subtitle DVD Subtitle DVD Subtitle On Off CDR Program Check CD Program Check Auto Preset Auto Preset 1 1 1 1 1 CD 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 CD 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 CD 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 CD 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 CD ...

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