Harman Kardon HK 3485, Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
Table 2 – Remote Control Device Types
We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table 2 when connecting
various source components to the HK 3485. However, due to the
limitations in the design of the HK 3485 remote control, when using
source components manufactured by other brands, you may need to
use the device’s original remote control to operate it. Alternatively, you
may wish to consider purchasing the Harman Kardon TC 30 activity-
based remote control, which is custom-programmed by accessing a
vast Internet library of remote control codes for numerous brands and
types of products.
For each audio-only source, such as a CD player, simply connect the left
and right analog audio outputs of the source device to the correspon-
ding inputs on the HK 3485. 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 3485.
Phono (Turntable)
Connect the audio outputs of your turntable or tone arm with a moving-
magnet (MM-type) cartridge to the Phono Inputs, and connect the
ground wire to the Ground Terminal immediately above 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 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 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 Audio Input jacks
on the HK 3485, and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape
Output jacks on the HK 3485. See Figure 14.
Figure 14 – Tape/CDR Audio Inputs and Outputs
If your tape deck is a three-head unit or has off-head playback capability,
you may monitor recordings by repeatedly pressing the Tape Source
Selector on the front panel or remote until the dot to the left of the Tape
Input Indicator in the front-panel display flashes.
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 a DVD player. Simply use
your video recorder’s original remote or the Harman Kardon TC 30.
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 3485, and the audio and
video
input
jacks on your recorder to the Video 1
Output
jacks on the
HK 3485.
Source Input Remote Control Device Type
Phono Operates HK 3485 only
Video 1 Harman Kardon DVD player
Video 2 Harman Kardon DVD player
Video 3 Harman Kardon DVD player
Tape/CDR Harman Kardon CD recorder
CD Harman Kardon CD player
AM/FM Operates HK 3485 only
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