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Now that you have installed your system components, you are ready 
to begin enjoying your new audio system.

Turning On the HK 3485

After you plug the power cord into an AC outlet, the Power Indicator should
light up in amber. This indicates that the HK 3485 is in Standby mode and
is ready to be turned on. See Figure 23.

The HK 3485 may be turned on by pressing the Power Switch on the
front panel or the remote. See Figure 24.

The Power Indicator will turn red briefly, and then blue to indicate that
the HK 3485 is on. If it remains red, then unplug the receiver from 
AC power and check all of your wires and connections. Make sure no
speaker wires are shorting out by touching each other, and that there
are no breaks in the insulation covering any of the speaker wires, inter-
connects or the power cord. If the Power Indicator remains red when
you plug in the HK 3485 and try to turn it on again, then bring the
receiver to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance.

To turn the receiver off, press the Power Switch on the front panel,
or press the Power Off Button on the remote. When the HK 3485 is 
left unplugged, any settings you have programmed, including system 
configuration and preset radio stations, will be preserved indefinitely.

Sleep Timer

You may program the HK 3485 to play for up to 90 minutes and then
turn off automatically using the sleep timer.

Press the Sleep Button on the front panel or remote, and the time until
turn-off will be displayed. Each additional press of the Sleep Button will
reduce the time until turn-off by 10 minutes, until the OFF setting is
reached, which disables the sleep timer. See Figures 25 and 26.

Figure 25 – Front-Panel Sleep Button      Figure 26 – Remote Control Sleep Button

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automati-
cally dim to half-brightness. If you press any button on the remote or
front panel, the display will return to full-brightness. The display will dim
again several seconds after your last command.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining
time until turn-off will be displayed. You may press the Sleep Button to
change the time until turn-off. Pressing and holding the Sleep Button will
disable the sleep timer, and the SLEEP OFF message will appear.

Volume Control

The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front
panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease
volume), or by pressing the Volume Control Buttons on the remote. See
Figure 27. The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels
(dB) below the 0dB reference point. Unlike some volume controls on

other products, 0dB is the maximum volume for the HK 3485. Although
it’s physically possible to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may
damage your hearing and your speakers. For certain more-dynamic
audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damage to
equipment.

Figure 27 – Volume Controls

Remember that the HK 3485 is designed to reproduce audio with a
minimum amount of distortion. This clarity may lead you to believe that
your hearing and the equipment 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 28. Any recording in
progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will flash in the 
display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either press the Mute
Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the HK 3485 will also
end muting.

Figure 28 – Mute Buttons 

Tone Controls

You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by up 
to 10dB.

The Bass and Treble Tone Controls may be adjusted by turning the
knobs on the front panel. Turn either knob counterclockwise to reduce
the levels of the low frequencies (Bass Control) or the high frequencies
(Treble Control), and turn either knob clockwise to increase the levels 
for the low or high frequencies. See Figure 29.

Figure 29 – Tone Controls

You may also adjust the balance to compensate for speaker placement
or the acoustic characteristics of your listening room. Ideally, the audio
should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the left
and right speakers, unless the artist has mixed the recording in a way
that pans sounds to one side or the other. If your speakers are not
placed the same distance from the listening position, or if your room has
other unusual characteristics, turn the Balance Control knob on the front
panel counterclockwise to move the sound toward the left speaker or
clockwise to move the sound toward the right speaker. See Figure 30.

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Summary of Contents for HK 3485

Page 1: ...HK 3485 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...s and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead i...

Page 3: ...terials 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 Harman Kardon s con trol including t...

Page 4: ...4 NOTES...

Page 5: ...ATION 21 Turning On the HK 3485 21 Sleep Timer 21 Volume Control 21 Mute Function 21 Tone Controls 22 Headphones 22 Speaker 1 2 22 Source Selection 22 Using the Tuner 23 Recording 24 Dim Function 24 P...

Page 6: ...product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or customer installer or visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Please register your product on our Web site at www harmanka...

Page 7: ...Analog Audio and Video Inputs Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily to these jacks such as a camera or game console or connect an iPod using the supplied audio video cable Bala...

Page 8: ...witch Volume Control CD Source Selector Tape Source Selector Phono Source Selector Video Source Selectors Message Display Dimmer Sleep Treble Control Balance Control NOTE To make it easier to follow t...

Page 9: ...tion is in use The numbers in the Preset Number Sleep Timer Indicators will show the minutes remaining before the HK 3485 turns off Preset Indicator This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to s...

Page 10: ...Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections Always connect the positive l...

Page 11: ...reamp Outputs Subwoofer Outputs Main Amp Inputs Speaker 2 Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlets Speaker 1 Outputs Phono Inputs and Ground CD Inputs Tape Inputs Tape Outputs NOTE To make it easier to f...

Page 12: ...f the Video 3 Indicator in the Message Display lights steadily rear panel connections selected or flashes front panel connections selected Preset Stations Selectors Track Skip Press these buttons to s...

Page 13: ...a with a single button press To start the process make sure the FM tuner has been selected as the source Press and hold this button The Memory and Preset Indicators will flash as the HK 3485 tuner sca...

Page 14: ...gh hole in the collar is revealed 2 Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole 3 Screw the cap back into place until the wire is held snugly Figure 2 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires...

Page 15: ...looks like an analog audio jack although it is important never to confuse the two Do not plug a com posite video cable into an analog audio jack and vice versa Both the chrominance color and luminanc...

Page 16: ...er 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 boo...

Page 17: ...er or both pairs of speakers simultaneously See Figure 9 Figure 9 Speaker Connections Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on the HK 3485 to the line level inputs on your subwo...

Page 18: ...s Use one of the other available audio input sources on the HK 3485 Compact Disc CD Player Connect the analog audio outputs of your CD player or another audio only device to the CD Audio Inputs See Fi...

Page 19: ...85 s front panel or remote repeatedly When the dot to the left of the Video 3 Input Indicator on the front panel of the HK 3485 is lit steadily the rear panel inputs are active When the dot flashes th...

Page 20: ...n nect the processor s analog audio outputs to the Main Amp Inputs on the HK 3485 Alternatively you may connect the external processor to the HK 3485 s Tape Monitor Loop See Figure 14 Step Eight Plug...

Page 21: ...the sleep timer and the SLEEP OFF message will appear Volume Control The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front panel clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decre...

Page 22: ...a DVD player to the HK 3485 remember to select two channel audio in the DVD player and disc menus The HK 3485 does not switch the last selected video source when an audio only source such as Phono CD...

Page 23: ...uto Preset You may automatically program all FM radio stations in your area that are received with acceptable signal strength into the HK 3485 s presets Press and hold the Auto Preset Button until the...

Page 24: ...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 u...

Page 25: ...nterference 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...

Page 26: ...ECAM Signal Format Composite Input Level 1Vp p Input Impedance 75 Ohms unbalanced Sync Polarity Negative Output Level 1Vp p Output Impedance 75 Ohms unbalanced Video Frequency Response 10Hz 10MHz Gene...

Page 27: ...Search Reverse Tuning Down Tuning Down Tuning Up DVD Search Forward DVD Search Forward DVD Search Forward CDR Search Forward CD Search Forward Tuning Up Tuning Up Record Pause DVD Pause DVD Pause DVD...

Page 28: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2007 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Part No CQX1A1187Z...

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