Harman Kardon HK 3390 Service Manual Download

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INSTALLATION

For each audio-only source, such as a CD player, connect the left and
right analog audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding
inputs on the HK 3390. For audio/video devices, such as a cable
television set-top box, in addition to the audio connections, connect the
composite video output on the set-top box to the corresponding video
input jack on the HK 3390.

Phono (Turntable)

Connect the audio outputs of your turntable or tonearm with a moving-
magnet (MM-type) cartridge to the Phono Inputs, and connect the
ground wire to the Ground Terminal immediately below the Phono Inputs
(not the AM Antenna Ground Terminal). If the cartridge is a moving-coil
(MC-type) cartridge, it requires a separate phono preamp (available at
your local electronics store) before you connect it to the Phono Inputs.
See Figure 12.

Figure 12 – Phono Inputs and Ground

If your turntable has an MM-type cartridge and a built-in phono preamp,

do not

connect it to the Phono Inputs. Use one of the other available

audio input sources on the HK 3390.

Compact Disc (CD) Player

Connect the analog audio outputs of your CD player (or another
audio-only device) to the CD Audio Inputs. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – 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 3390, and the input jacks on your recorder to the
Tape/CDR Output jacks on the HK 3390. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 – Tape/CDR Audio Inputs and Outputs

To listen to the Tape/CDR source, press the T-Mon Button. The Upper
Line of the Message Display will indicate the last-selected source, which
is always available at the Tape/CDR Outputs for recording. The T-MON
message will flash in the Lower Line, indicating that the HK 3390 is
playing the signal present at the Tape/CDR inputs. When the recorder
is in playback-only mode, this signal will originate in the recorder, e.g.
when playing a commercial CD. If the recorder is in recording mode
and has off-head playback capability, you may monitor recording of the
source displayed in the Upper Line. If the recorder does not have off-head
playback, you will not be able to monitor the recording. To hear the original
source, press the T-Mon Button to stop monitoring the recording.

NOTE:

To make recordings, insert blank media in the recording

device and set it to recording mode. The fact that a signal is
always available at the Tape/CDR Outputs doesn’t mean
recording is taking place if the recorder is not set to record.

Video 1 Source

Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it is
best suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR, even though
the remote codes are programmed to operate the DMC 1000. Simply
use your video recorder’s original remote.

Connect your recorder to the Video 1 Audio Inputs and Outputs. Then
connect the recorder to the Video 1 Composite Video Input and Output.
See Figure 15.

Figure 15 – Video 1 A/ V Inputs and Outputs

Remember to connect the audio and video

output

jacks on your

recorder to the Video 1

Input

jacks on the HK 3390, and the audio

and video

input

jacks on your recorder to the Video 1

Output

jacks

on the HK 3390.

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 3390 is not equipped with digital
audio inputs or surround sound decoding. If you prefer the complete
home theater experience, you may wish to consider purchasing a
full-featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio/video receiver. However,
we hope you will find that using a DVD player with the HK 3390 in smaller
settings, such as a bedroom or den, surpasses the audio performance
of most televisions, including those with onboard stereo speakers.

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