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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  17

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So, if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution.
If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center.

If the problem is . . .

Make sure that the . . .

No lights appear when POWER button is pressed

Unit is plugged into a live outlet

No sound is heard

Unit has not been muted

Correct input function selector button has been pressed

Volume is turned up

Speakers have been turned on using the Speaker Selectors

Headphones are not in use

Jumper pins are in place, unless an external amplifier is in use

No output from one or more channels

Cables are not defective: check/replace speaker cables

Tuner sound has a large amount of interference, or

Antenna is properly connected

The “Stereo” display is not illuminated, or

Antenna is properly located

Tuner sound distorts and/or volume level is too low

Antenna is set in the proper direction

Antenna is adequate to receive the desired station

Tuner is intermittent or continuously buzzing or hissing

Unit is away from fluorescent lights, TVs, motors and 
other electrical appliances

Remote does not function correctly 

Batteries are not weak, and replace them if necessary

Room lighting is not overly bright

Cassette or CD sounds distorted 

Cassette deck or CD player has not been plugged into the 

Phono Input 

(only use the outputs of a turntable or tone arm with the 

Phono Input 

)  

Turntable sounds distorted

Turntable has been plugged into the 

Phono Input 

,

as the other inputs are not compatable with turntable signal levels

No video image

Video source unit’s video ouput is properly connected, the source is turned on and the correct video
input on the HK 3480 has been selected

Video Monitor Output 

·

is connected to a TV or video display, and that the TV is turned on and the 

proper input on the TV has been selected

Summary of Contents for HK 3480

Page 1: ...SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 PHONO CD FM VID 1 TAPE M VID 2 PRESET AM VID 3 AUTO TUNED STEREO VMAx HK 3480 HK 3480 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution...

Page 2: ...ge 18 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAM...

Page 3: ...flexibility A high quality phono input is available so that you may continue to enjoy your existing record collection as well as the latest CD recordings The HK 3480 s powerful amplifier uses traditio...

Page 4: ...e HK 3480 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave markings on certain wood or veneer materials Use c...

Page 5: ...4 Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the HK 3480 The message MUTE will flash in the Main Information Display B and the Mute Indicator K will blink 5 Speaker 1 Selector...

Page 6: ...r as the input to the receiver Press the left side of this button to select the FM frequency band or the right side to select the AM frequency band Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in...

Page 7: ...on monitoring tape recordings E Sleep Indicator This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use The numbers in the Preset Number Sleep Timer Indicators will show the minutes remaining before t...

Page 8: ...r DVD player In order to view the video signal of a video device connected to this input remember to connect the Video Monitor Output to the video input of your TV or video display Video 1 Audio Video...

Page 9: ...outlets should not exceed 100 watts Power Cable Connect the AC plug to a non switched AC wall output Remote IR Out This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controll...

Page 10: ...on FM Mode Button VMAx Selector Enter Button Tuning Up Down Speaker 1 Selector Speaker 2 Selector Transmitter Window NOTES The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the HK...

Page 11: ...or active stations as shown by increasing frequency numbers in the Main Information Display B Release the button and note that the tuner will briefly stop at each active station and add a preset numbe...

Page 12: ...speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we sug gest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between...

Page 13: ...onitor Play In Jacks AC Power Connections The Accessory Outlets are switched outlets and receive power as long as the receiver is turned on Power to these outlets is removed when the unit is in the St...

Page 14: ...nd Balance controls to suit your listening tastes Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control or remote Master Volume Up Down buttons The volume level is displayed as...

Page 15: ...first press the Memory Button The Memory G and PRESET F Indicators in the Information Display will flash and the actual preset number will disappear from the Preset Number C display Next press the Cle...

Page 16: ...VID 3 VID 3 VID 3 VID 3 VID Front VID 3 VID 3 VID 3 VID 3 CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM PRESET DWN I DVD OSD Back DVD OSD Back DVD OSD Back CDR Skip...

Page 17: ...display is not illuminated or Antenna is properly located Tuner sound distorts and or volume level is too low Antenna is set in the proper direction Antenna is adequate to receive the desired station...

Page 18: ...z 100kHz Dev 500mV AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 520 1720kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 40dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 V M Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 25dB Video Section Television Sy...

Page 19: ...NOTES NOTES 19...

Page 20: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No CQX1A888Z...

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