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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY  7

SPEAKER 2

SPEAKER 1

PHONO

CD

FM

VID 1

TAPE M.

VID 2

PRESET

AM

VID 3

AUTO

TUNED

STEREO

VMAx

MUTE

SLEEP

MEMORY

L

D

F E

G

H

I

J

K

A

B

C

A

VMAx Mode Indicator

B

Main Information Display

C

Preset Number/Sleep Timer

D

Input Indicators

E

Sleep Indicator

F

Preset Indicator

G

Memory Indicator

H

Stereo Indicator

I

Tuned Indicator

J

Auto Indicator

K

Mute Indicator

L

Speaker Selection Indicators

A

VMAx Mode Indicator:

This indicator lights when

the VMAx mode is in use. (See page 14 for a descrip-
tion of the VMAx Mode.)

B

Main Information Display:

This display shows

messages relating to the status, input source, tuner or
other aspects of the HK 3480’s operation.

C

Preset Number/Sleep Timer:

When the tuner is

in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset
memory location in use. (See page 15 for more infor-
mation on preset stations.) When the Sleep function is
in use, these numbers show how many minutes
remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode.

D

Input Indicators:

The dot to the left of the name

of the device that is currently the source input for the
HK 3480 will light.

When the device connected to the 

Tape Monitor

Inputs

¢

has been selected, the dot to the left of

the 

Tape Monitor Input Indicator

D

will flash to

indicate that you are hearing the signal the HK 3480
is receiving from the device connected to the 

Tape

Monitor Inputs

¢

. The dot to the left of the 

Input

Indicator

D

for the last-selected source input will

remain lit. See page 15 for more information 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 the HK 3480 goes into the Standby
mode. (See page 14 for more information on the
Sleep function.)

F

Preset Indicator:

This indicator lights when the

tuner is in use to show that the 

Preset Number/

Sleep Timer

C

is showing the station’s preset

memory number. (See page 15 for more information
on tuner presets.)

G

Memory Indicator:

This indicator flashes when

entering presets and other information into the tuner’s
memory.

H

Stereo Indicator:

This indicator lights when an FM

station is being tuned in stereo.

I

Tuned Indicator:

This indicator lights when a sta-

tion is being received with sufficient signal strength to
provide acceptable listening quality.

J

Auto Indicator:

This indicator lights when the

tuner’s Auto Stereo mode is in use.

K

Mute Indicator:

This indicator flashes to remind

you that the HK 3480’s output has been silenced by
pressing the 

Mute Button

4 ®

. Press the Mute

button again to return to the previously selected 
output level.

L

Speaker Selection Indicators:

The dot to the

left of the indicator for each speaker pair will light
when that pair is active. Press the 

Speaker 1

5

or

Speaker 2

7

selectors to activate either or both

pairs of speakers.

NOTE:

To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product

at www.harmankardon.com.

NOTE:

To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product

at www.harmankardon.com.

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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