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OPERATION

Figure 30 – Balance Control

The Balance Control reduces the level of the speaker opposite the
pointer. For example, turning the knob from the midpoint toward “R”
reduces the level of the left speaker, leaving the right speaker unaffected.
If two pairs of speakers are connected to the HK 3485, then both will 
be affected.

Headphones

Plug the 1/4" plug on a pair of headphones into the headphone jack on
the front of the receiver for private listening. See Figure 31.

Figure 31 – Headphone Jack

Speaker 1/2

The HK 3485 may be used with up to two pairs of speakers for addi-
tional sound power in the main listening room, or if you wish to place
the second pair of speakers in another room, or even outdoors (when
you select weather-resistant loudspeakers). Select each pair of speakers
by pressing its associated button on either the front panel or remote.
See Figure 32.

Figure 32 – Speaker 1/2 Buttons

Press the button a second time to deactivate that pair of speakers. You
may activate both speaker pairs simultaneously, or deactivate both pairs
for private listening through the headphones.

Source Selection

Select a source device connected to the HK 3485 for playback by
pressing its associated button on the front panel or remote control.
See Figure 33.

Figure 33 – Source Selectors

To enjoy video sources, make sure to connect the device’s composite
video output to the correct Video Input on the HK 3485. In addition,
connect the HK 3485’s Video Monitor Output to an input on your televi-
sion or video display.

NOTES:

• The HK 3485 is not an audio/video surround sound receiver.

It is only capable of playing source programs in one- or two-
channel formats, and any information encoded in additional
channels will be lost. The HK 3485 is not equipped with digital
audio inputs, and cannot decode digital surround sound programs.
If you have connected the analog audio and composite video
outputs of 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 or Tape/CDR,
is selected subsequently. It is not possible to view video while
listening to an audio-only source.

• You may select a device connected to either the front- or 

rear-panel Video 3 Inputs. Press the front-panel or remote
Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly to toggle between the
front- and rear-panel Video 3 Inputs, and observe the front-
panel display indicators. When the dot to the left of the Video
3 Indicator is lit steadily, the rear-panel inputs have been
selected. When the dot flashes, the front-panel inputs are
active. When the front-panel inputs are not in use, you may
snap the supplied cover over them. Remove the cover by
pressing on the left side until it pivots outward.

• Similarly, if you have connected a three-head tape deck to the

Tape/CDR Inputs, you may monitor a recording while it is being
made so that you can confirm that the correct program material
is being recorded and make any necessary adjustments to
the recording level. When a recording is being made, the dot
to the left of the source being recorded will be lit. Press the 
T-Mon Button on the front panel to hear playback from the
tape deck’s playback head. When the recording is being
monitored, the dot to the left of the Tape Monitor Indicator will
flash. Press the T-Mon Button again to hear the original source.

Using the Tuner

The HK 3485’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of two ways 
(see Figure 34):

1. Press the front-panel AM or FM Button.

2. Press the AM or FM Button on the remote.

Figure 34 – Tuner Input Selection

Tuner operation requires some special keys, including the Numeric Keys,
which are normally hidden behind a door in the lower half of the remote.
To access these controls, hold the remote in one hand while grasping
the ridged finger holds on the sides of the door with the other hand.
Squeeze the door gently as you slide it toward you, revealing the 
additional controls. See Figure 35.

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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...

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