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Harman Kardon HK3490 User's Manual

1. C O E a HK 3490 Figure 17 Video 1 A V Inputs and Outputs Remember to connect the audio and video outout jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 Input jacks on the HK 3490 and the audio and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 Output jacks on the HK 3490 Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is used only for playback Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 2 source is selected we recommend that you connect a DVD player to the Video 2 Inputs You may have observed that the HK 3490 does not feature surround sound decoding other than Dolby Virtual Speaker If you prefer the complete home theater experience you may wish to consider purchasing a full featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio video receiver However we hope you will find that using a DVD player with the HK 3490 in smaller settings such as a bedroom or den surpasses the audio performance of most televisions Including those with onboard stereo speakers Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the DVD player to the Video 2 Audio Inputs on the HK 3490 Then connect the composite video output of the DVD player usually colored yellow to the Video 2 Video Input See Figure 18 HK 3490 Figure 18 Video 2 Audio and Video Inputs NOTE If you receive your television programming using your TV with an antenna or direct cable connection connect the TV s analog audio outputs if available to the
2. enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user s
3. right side of button band Each press of the FM side of the button toggles between the FM and XM bands FM Mode This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes when an FM station is tuned Mono mode may improve reception of weaker signals When listening to XM radio each press of this button changes the channel search mode as follows e All Channel Search The Tuning Buttons and the lt Buttons on the remote may be used to tune any channel e Preset Search The lt P Buttons on the remote may be used to change the lettered bank of presets e Category Search The Tuning Buttons and the lt P gt Buttons on the remote may be used to tune a channel within the current category Sleep Press this button to activate the sleep timer which shuts off the receiver after a programmed period of time up to 90 minutes DSP Mode Each press of this button switches the digital signal processing mode as follows Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide Dolby Virtual speaker Reference Stereo Mute Press this button to mute the HK 3490 s speaker and headphone outputs temporarily lo end the muting press this button or adjust the volume Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off Volume Control Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume which will be shown in decibels dB in the Message Display Headphone Jack Plug a 1 4 headphone plug into this jack for private listening Bass Control Turn the knob clockwise to boost low frequ
4. 12 4kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Designed to Entertain and The Bridge logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPhone and Shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc XM and XM Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Table A1 Remote Control Device Types Source Input Remote Control Device Type Phono Operates HK 3490 only Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 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 3490 only Table A2 Subwoofer Trigger Output Operation Subwoofer Link Switch Status Main Speaker Signal Status Trigger Output Status Subwoofer Output Status Switch Status Speaker Pair Audio Signal Status Trigger Output Status Subwoofer Output Audio Signal Status a X 7 oN 2 oF 2 a oF OFF 1 x x 2
5. 3490 only HK 3490 only HK 3490 only iPod iPhone Power On System Power On System DMC Power On System DVD Power On System DVD Power On System CDR Power On System CD Power On System Power On system Power On System Power On System Power On Power Off System Power Off System DMC Power Off System DVD Power Off System DVD Power Off System CDR Power Off System CD Power Off System Power Off System Power Off System Power Off system Power Off Speakers 1 speakers 1 On Off Speakers 1 On Off speakers 1 On Off speakers 1 On Off Speakers 1 On Off speakers 1 On Off Speakers 1 On Off Speakers 1 On Off Speakers 1 On Off Speakers 1 On Off Speakers 2 speakers 2 On Off Speakers 2 On Off speakers 2 On Off speakers 2 On Off speakers 2 On Off speakers 2 On Off Speakers 2 On Off Speakers 2 On Off Speakers 2 On Off Speakers 2 On Off Phono Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select Phono Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD CD Select CD Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On VID 1 VID 1 Select DMC VID 1 Select DMC VID 1 Select DMC VID 1 Select DMC VID 1 Select DMC VID 1 Select DMC VID 1 Selec DMC VID 1 Selec DMC VID 1 Selecl DMC VID 1 Select DMC Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Po
6. 4 Coaxial fa Figure 4 Coaxial Digital Audio Coaxial digital audio cable Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Input connectors are color coded using a black shutter while outouts use a gray shutter See Figure 5 Optical Optical digital audio cable acD E Figure 5 Optical Digital Audio Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables one for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length See Figure 6 Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks although some older types of sources such as tape decks have only analog jacks For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio you may wish to make both connections If you wish to record materials from DVDs or other copy protected sources you may only be able to do so using analog connections Remember to comply with all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use C 8 Figure 6 Analog Audio Analog audio cable RCA Video Connections Although some sources only produce an audio signal e g CD player tape deck many sources output both audio and video signals e 0 DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to the audio connection make a video
7. HK 3490 will tune the next frequency increment 0 1MHz for FM or 10kHz for AM in the selected direction NOTE When XM Radio is in use there are no auto or manual tuning modes Use the Tuning Button or A W Buttons only when in All Channel Search mode to select a channel Press and hold the button to search faster O1 _ Press the Preset Scan Button on the front panel or remote to scan through the previously programmed preset stations The tuner will pause for five seconds at each frequency before tuning to the next preset Press the Preset Scan Button again to select the current Station and stop scanning When XM Radio is in use this button is used to change the display as follows channel name and number category artist and song title Figure 38 Tuning a Station When an FM station has been tuned pressing the FM Mode Button will Switch between stereo and mono tuning which may improve reception of weaker stations See Figure 39 Figure 39 FM Mode Button To store a station in one of the 30 AM FM presets see Figure 40 1 Tune the desired station 2 Press the Memory Button on the remote 3 Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number To clear a station from the preset memory 1 Tune the preset station using any of the methods described above 2 Press the Memory Button 3 Within five seconds press the Clear Button Figure 40 Programming Presets When XM Radio is in use programm
8. OFF 2 2 i 2 x Note Each switch only affects its correspondingly numbered Subwoofer Output and Trigger Output Table A3 Remote Control Function List Button Phono VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID Front Tape MON CDR CD AM FM XM The Bridge Controls DMC 1000 DVD Player DVD Player CD Recorder CD Player Changer Controls Controls Controls Contols HK 3490 only Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes Control Codes HK
9. Video 2 Analog Audio Inouts Do not connect any video output on the television set to any Video Input on the receiver See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver s Video Monitor Outputs to the television Video 3 Source The Video 3 source is used only for playback The Video 3 source has two sets of input jacks one located on the HK 3490 s rear panel and one set on the front panel If you wish to connect a video device more or less permanently you may prefer to connect it to the rear panel inputs for a neater appearance You may prefer to reserve the front panel inputs for devices connected on a temporary basis such as an iPod not included a camcorder a game console or another type of media player with analog audio and or video outputs You may connect devices to both the front and rear panel inputs simultaneously To select either device press the Video 3 Source Selector on the HK 3490 s front panel or remote repeatedly When VIDEO 3 appears on the front panel of the HK 3490 the rear panel inputs are active When VIDEO F appears the front panel inputs are active Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of your device to the corresponding Video 3 Inputs on either the front or rear panel and if available connect the composite video outout of the device to the Video 3 Video Input on the same panel See Figure 19 20 HK 3490 Figure 19 Front and Rear Panel Video 3 A V Inputs To connect an iPod
10. indicate that the HK 3490 is on lf the PROTECT message appears in the Message Display 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 interconnects or the power cord If the PROTECT message still appears when you plug in the HK 3490 and try to turn it on again 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 3490 is left unplugged any settings you have programmed including system configuration and preset radio stations will be preserved indefinitely 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 28 The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels dB below the OdB reference point Unlike some volume controls on other products OdB is the maximum volume for the HK 3490 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 OdB may be too high allowing for damage to equipment Figure 28 Volume Con
11. plugged in and ready to be turned on When the receiver is turned on the LED turns white Power Switch This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn on using the remote control Phono The Bridge Source Selector Press this button to select a turntable connected to the Phono Inputs as the source Press it again to select an iPod docked in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as the source Each additional press switches between these two sources CD Source Selector Press this button to select the device connected to the CD Inputs as the source Video Source Selectors Press any of these buttons to select the device connected to the corresponding Audio and Video Inputs for playback Remember to turn on the source device to connect the Video Monitor Output to your video display and to turn on your video display and select the correct Video Input NOTE The Video 3 source device may be connected to either the front or rear panel connectors To select the desired device press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly to toggle between the front and rear Inputs Tape Source Selector Press this button to select the device connected to the Tape CDR Audio Inputs as the source If you are making a recording using a three head tape deck or another unit with off head playback you will be able to monitor the recording as it is being made speaker 1 2 Press the left
12. side of this button to enable the HK 3490 to output audio to the speakers connected to the Speaker 1 Outputs and press the right side of the button to enable the Speaker 2 Outputs You may enable or disable both sets of speaker outputs simultaneously This feature is a convenient way of hearing audio in more than one room at a time although the same source material will be played through both sets of speakers Tuning Press either side of this button to tune a radio station Tap the button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time or press and hold the button to seek the next frequency with an acceptably strong signal Preset Scan Press this button once to scan through the stations you have previously programmed as presets Each station will play for five seconds before the tuner skips to the next preset station Press the button a second time to select the current station If no presets have been programmed the 0 PRESET message will be displayed When listening to XM Radio each press displays the current playback information channel name and number category artist and song title Preset Stations Press this button to select a preset radio station lf no presets have been programmed the O PRESET message will be displayed When listening to XM Radio each press changes the preset number within the current lettered bank Tuner Band Press this button to select the tuner as the source or to select the AM left side of button or FM
13. these buttons to enter radio station frequencies when using the tuner after pressing the Direct Button except for XM or to select station presets Direct Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly enter a radio station frequency It is not necessary to press this button before using the Numeric Keys to enter an XM Radio channel Clear Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have Started to enter Memory After you have tuned a particular radio station press this button then the Numeric Keys to save that station as a radio preset When XM Radio is in use programming presets is somewhat different First tune to the desired channel Then press the Memory Button and the preset indication will flash Use the lt gt Buttons to select the desired preset bank A through E and then use the A Buttons IR Transmitter Lens Speaker 1 Power On ON D Oe x Speaker 2 Power Off POWER SPEAKERS harman kardon source Selectors FM Mode Auto Preset DSP Mode Numeric Keys Direct Clear MENU Memory NE Menu av lt gt Navigation OK Preset Scan A _ Disc Menu DISC MENU Mute Volume Controls Laning Pause PRESET PRESET UP Ego Be Preset Stations Play q Selectors Track Skip Fast Search Record Ce 6 Stop Dimmer ma r ee Erz m Sleep Repeat A B HK EIEN NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a
14. to furniture Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC power cord wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference b
15. to the Video 3 Inputs insert the 1 8 mini plug on the A V cable included with the HK 3490 into the headphone jack of the iPod Insert the left and right analog audio plugs on the other end of the A V cable into the Video 3 Audio Inputs on the front of the receiver lf the iPod is capable of playing videos or displaying images insert the composite video plug of the A V cable into the Video 3 Video Input NOTE The iPod classic iPod touch and iPhone require a special cable not included for video playback through the HK 3490 The cable features a dock receptacle at one end and conventional A V plugs at the other end that may be connected to the HK 3490 as described above Visit www apple com for more information about the cable When the front panel inputs and tone controls are not in use place the supplied covers over them for a cleaner appearance by snapping the covers in place lo remove the covers gently press on the left side of each cover so that it pivots out since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 3 source has been selected use the source device s original remote to control other components or operate an iPod using its own controls Bridge ll Docking Station With the optional The Bridge I docking station you can listen to audio or view videos stored on your iPod iPod touch or iPhone not included use your HK 3490 remote control to operate the iPod and even charge the
16. you may Install a separate subwoofer with each speaker pair If you have only one subwoofer with a single line level input connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3490 For optional auto turn on turn off control over the subwoofer connect the Subwoofer Trigger Output for each subwoofer to the corresponding trigger input on its amplifier This enables the subwoofer to turn on or off together with the HK 3490 To further conserve energy when the trigger connection is made turn the Subwoofer Link Switch on to turn the subwoofer off when the corresponding pair of main speakers is not being used such as during muting when headphones are being used or when the speakers are turned off using the Speaker 1 2 Switch See Figure 12 Consult the manufacturer s guide for the subwoofer for additional information onan oo Cy Cr ooo oD Figure 12 Subwoofer Connection Step Three Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals and plug the XM antenna module not included into its connector The XM module is purchased separately and must be activated at the time you purchase a subscription See Figure 13 HK 3490 O Stl b D AM sch ae M FM Figure 13 Antenna Connections Step Four Connect the Source Components Use the worksheets in the appendix to note which connections you will use for each of your source devices For each source select a source input Video 1 Video
17. 0 delivers the powertul detailed performance you ve come to expect from Harman Kardon To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation lf you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or customer installer or visit our Web site at www harmankardon com Audio Video Inputs Composite Video e Video 1 e Video 3 use front or rear panel connections e Video 2 DVD Outputs e Dual Subwoofer Outouts Headphone e Jape CDR e lwo sets of Speaker Outputs for e Video 1 Audio and Video e Video Monitor e Preamp Outputs Ease of Use e Dot matrix front panel display e Color coded connections e Seven device system remote contro e Speaker 1 2 switching e Rotary front panel Tone Controls e Remote IR Input and Output e Energy saving Subwoofer Link Switches Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the HK 3490 If any of these items are missing please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com e System remote control e Four AAA batteries e AM loop antenna e One 1 8 mini plug to analog e FM wire antenna audio composite video cable dual room use e Dual Subwoofer Trigger Outputs Power Indicator This LED has two modes When power is turned off the LED is amber to indicate that the receiver is
18. 2 Video 3 etc In Table A1 in the appendix we recommend connecting certain types of sources to certain source inputs to make it easier to use the remote control The remote is preprogrammed to operate certain Harman Kardon components as shown in Table A1 However you may connect any component with analog audio and or composite video outputs to any source input on the HK 3490 with the exception of the Phono Inputs and you may use the original remote control supplied with the component It is not possible to reprogram the HK 3490 remote or to change the device type associated with any source Input We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting various source components to the HK 3490 However due to the limitations in the design of the HK 3490 remote control when using source components manufactured by other brands use the device s original remote control to operate it For each audio only source such as a CD player connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding inputs on the HK 3490 For sources that have a digital audio outout connect it to the corresponding Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Input on the HK 3490 You may connect a sources analog and digital audio outputs at the same time only one connection is active at a time To select the digital audio input press and hold the front panel Source Selector and simultaneously press the T Mon selector to change the
19. 490 s front panel or remote volume only lf you wish to install an external processor such as an equalizer connect it to the Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs Remove the jumpers and store them in a safe place Connect the HK 3490 s Preamp Outputs to the processor s analog audio inputs and then connect the processor s analog audio outputs to the Main Amp Inputs on the HK 3490 Alternatively you may connect the external processor to the HK 3490 s Tape Monitor Loop See Figure 16 Step Eight Plug In AC Power Having made all of your wiring connections it is now time to plug each component s AC power cord into a working outlet You may plug two devices into the AC Switched Accessory Outlets on the rear of the HK 3490 See Figure 24 Make sure each device draws no more than 100 watts The devices should have their mechanical or master power switches turned on and they will power on any time the HK 3490 is turned on ETT HK 3490 Figure 24 AC Switched Accessory Outlets Step Nine Insert Batteries in Remote The HK 3490 remote contro uses four AAA batteries which are included To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote squeeze the tab and lift the cover Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram making sure to observe the correct polarity See Figure 25 Figure 25 Remote Battery Compartment When using the remote point the lens toward the front panel of the HK 3490 Make su
20. If a source has a compatible digital audio output connect it to one of these jacks for improved audio performance Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source AC Power Cord After you have made all other connections plug the AC power cord into an unswitched outlet switched AC Accessory Outlets You may plug the AC power cord of one source device into each of these outlets and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver Do not use sources that consume more than 100 watts of power per outlet Speaker 1 and 2 Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections Always connect the positive lead to the red or white terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker Use the Speaker 1 2 Selectors on the front panel or remote to select either or both pairs of speakers for playback Subwoofer Outputs If you have a powered subwoofer connect these Jacks to the line level inputs on the subwoofer The same full range signal is output through both jacks Thus you have the option of connecting each jack to the line level input on a separate subwoofer or to use the full range outputs to feed a remote room in a distributed audio application If you have only one subwoofer with a single line level input connect it to the r
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22. able signal strength into the HK 3490 s presets Press and hold the Auto Preset Button until the Memory and Preset Indicators flash in the front panel display The tuner will automatically scan through the entire FM band entering all stations with acceptable signal strength into the presets until either all 30 presets have been filled or the tuner has scanned the band twice NOTE If there are a large number of FM stations in your area Auto Preset will overwrite any presets you programmed previously otations with exceptionally strong signals may be programmed into more than one preset Using Bridgell Docking Station The Bridge II docking station is an optional unit that may be used with a compatible iPod iPod touch or iPhone not included When The Bridge I docking station is connected to its proprietary input on the HK 3490 and the iPod is docked you may play the audio materials on your iPod through your high quality audio system operate the iPod using the HK 3490 remote or the HK 3490 s front panel controls and charge the iPod Either press the front panel Phono Selector repeatedly until the DMP THE BRIDGE IS CONNECTED message scrolls across the front panel or press The Bridge Button on the remote to select The Bridge docking station as the input source In normal operation information from the iPod will appear in the HK 3490 s Message Display While a track Is playing its title will scroll once on the upper line
23. and the elapsed and remaining track times will appear on the lower line While navigating the iPod the menu title or current setting will appear on the upper line and the current menu line or setting option will appear on the lower line Table 3 summarizes the controls available when The Bridge II unit is in use Table 3 Using The Bridge Il Front Panel Button Preset Scan Preset Scan FM Mode Preset Scan Preset Up Preset Down Tuning Up Tuning Down iPod Function Play Remote Control Key Play p Pause Pause II Menu Menu Select OK Scroll Reverse Up Arrow A Scroll Forward Down Arrow W Forward Search Next Track Right Arrow p pl Reverse Search Previous Track Left Arrow 144 Press and hold Menu Press and hold FM Mode Button Switch between normal operation and iPod Manual mode When the HK 3490 is in Standby mode the iPod is not charged t is not possible to view videos or still images stored on the iPod To access the full functions of the iPod press and hold the Menu Button FM Mode Button on front panel to switch it to Manual mode You may navigate the iPod using the HK 3490 remote while viewing its menus on the iPod screen Manual mode allows access to functions such as Repeat and Shuffle Although the audio portion of video content may be played it will not be possible to view the content on a video display connected to the HK 3490 To return to normal operati
24. anel inputs have been selected FM Mode This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes when an FM station is tuned When XM Radio is in use each press of this button changes the search mode which controls how the lt gt Buttons operate e Preset Search Mode Each press of the 4 p Buttons changes the lettered bank of preset stations Each press of the A w Buttons changes the numbered preset within the bank e Category Search Mode Each press of the lt Buttons jumps to the next category of stations e g Decades e All Channel Search Mode The lt P gt Buttons do nothing The A V Buttons change the channel number DSP Mode Each press of this button switches the digital signal processing mode as follows Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide Dolby Virtual speaker Reference Stereo Auto Preset The Auto Preset feature enables you to automatically set presets for all available FM radio stations in your area 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 AUTO PRESET message will appear as the HK 3490 tuner scans through all FM stations with acceptable signal quality and programs them into the presets If there are fewer than 30 stations the tuner will cycle through again filling up the higher preset slots with the same stations The scan will stop when all 30 presets have been filled or after two scans through the FM band Numeric Keys Use
25. at the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product e Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required e Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface e Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment e Avoid moist or humid locations e Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them e Due to the weight of the HK 3490 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 marks on certain wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials 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 our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices as your warranty will not cover this type of damage
26. audio input as follows Analog Optical Coaxial 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 3490 Phono Turntable Connect the audio outputs of your turntable or tonearm with a moving magnet MM type cartridge to the Phono Inputs and connect the ground wire to the Ground Terminal immediately below the Phono Inputs not the AM Antenna Ground Terminal If the cartridge is a moving coll 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 14 Figure 14 Phono Inputs and Ground lf 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 3490 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 15 HK 3490 Figure 15 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 lape CDR Audio Inout jacks on the HK 3490 and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape CDR Output jacks on the HK 3490 See Figure 16 HK 3490 Figure 16 Tape CDR Audio Inpu
27. bwoofer Figure 3 Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 The HK 3490 is designed to process audio and video input signals playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or monitor connected to It These signals originate in what are known as source devices including your DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or Satellite television box or MP3 player Although the tuner is built into the HK 3490 it also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM module separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections digital and analog Digital audio signals offer improved quality free of distortion and with greater detail and presence The HK 3490 uses two types of digital audio connections coaxial and optical Either type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device but never both simultaneously for the same source However it s alright to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source Digital Audio Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded in orange Although they look similar to analog jacks they should not be confused and you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa See Figure
28. connection for each of these sources The composite video jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack although it is important never to confuse the two Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog audio jack and vice versa Both the chrominance color and luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable see Figure 7 Composite video Figure 7 Composite Video Composite video cable Antennas The HK 3490 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector See Figure 8 Figure 8 FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver The AM antenna leads are polarized and tt is important to color match the leads and terminals to maintain the proper polarity See Figure 9 Figure 9 AM Antenna To enjoy XM satellite radio purchase an XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready devices and a subscription to the XM service We recommend the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Bundle available at www xmradio com The older Connect and Play module is also compatible with the HK 3490 but it may no longer be available in your area An XM Ready compatible module uses the special connector on the HK 3490 s rear panel that allows you to use the receiver s tuner including its 40 preset stati
29. copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com to select a numbered location 1 through 8 within the bank Press the Memory Button to complete the process and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation Menu This button has no effect on the HK 3490 but is used with some source devices to access the source s setup menus Navigation A w lt p and OK Buttons When XM Radio is in use the lt Buttons may be used to change the channel category or the lettered bank of presets As described above press the FM Mode Button to select a search mode Use the A w Buttons to change the numbered preset within a bank when in Preset Search mode or to change the channel sequentially when in All Channel Search mode These buttons have no other effect on the HK 3490 but are used to make selections within the on screen menu system for some source devices The OK Button transmits the Random Play command when used with CD players Preset Scan Press this button once to scan through the stations you have previously programmed as presets Each station will play for five seconds before the tuner skips to the next preset station Press the button a second time to select the current station If no presets have been programmed the 0 PRESET message will be displayed When XM Radio is in use this button has nothing to do with preset stations Instead each press of this button changes the information displayed
30. ct cable not included to connect the HK 3490 s Remote IR Output to the source devices Remote IR Inout which will pass any applicable remote signals transmitted through the HK 3490 to the source device This enables you to control your sources even when the HK 3490 Itself is controlled via an external IR receiver To control more than one source device using the Remote IR Output connect all sources in daisy chain fashion with the HK 3490 s Remote IR Output connected to the first device s Remote IR Input that device s Remote IR Output connected to the next device s Remote IR Input and so forth See Figure 22 F oo HK 3490 Figure 22 Remote IR Input and Output NOTE Not all remote controllable devices are equipped with compatible IR inputs and outouts Check with the manufacturer of the source device for more information on the type of IR signal expected The HK 3490 will output a stripped carrier IR signal step Seven Connect Optional External Equipment lf you wish to use the HK 3490 with an external power amplifier remove the jumpers connecting the Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inouts Store the jumpers in a safe place in case they are needed in the future Connect the left and right Preamp Outputs of the HK 3490 to the analog audio inputs on the external power amplifier See Figure 23 HK 3490 Figure 23 Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs You may adjust the Volume and Tone Controls using the HK 3
31. ejy Jajoomqns Jajoomgns DONO LNO 8NS sinding sinding sindu BUUd UY NJ NV Ya9 deL do O DIA sindu BUUa UY INV ououd sindu yqg adeL NV O DIA REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS CD and Tape Inputs These jacks may be used to connect your audio only source components e g CD player tage deck Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using the turntable with a phono preamp When your recorder features three head or off head playback you may monitor a recording as it is being made Phono Inputs and Ground Connect the outputs of your turntable or tonearm to these jacks and connect the ground wire from the turntable to this Ground Connector to reduce system hum Only moving magnet MM type cartridges are compatible with the Phono Inputs If your turntable is equipped with its own onboard phono preamp you may connect it to any of the HK 3490 s other audio inputs Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off It is usually left turned on push the rocker in at the top and cannot be turned on using the remote control Turn this switch off when connecting or disconnecting source devices or loudspeakers to prevent any possibility of damage to components resulting from an unexpected power surge The HK 3490 remote is capable of controlling six devices including the HK 3490 itself The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to operate most Harman Kardon DVD CD and CDR players Each ti
32. els driven into 4 ohms Inout Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47k ohms signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 95dB Frequency Response 1W 0dB 30B 10Hz 110kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC 45 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16 usec Slew Rate 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108 0MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 5dBf signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 73 72dB Distortion Mono Stereo 0 3 0 4 Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz selectivity 400kHz 65dB Image Rejection gt 80dB IF Rejection gt 100dB Tuner Output Level 1kHz 100kHz Dev 500mV AM Tuner Section Frequency Range signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion selectivity Video Section Television Format signal Format Inout Level Inout Impedance Sync Polarity Output Level Output Impedance Video Frequency Response General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight 520 1720kHz gt 40dB Loop 500uV M 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz gt 250B NTSC PAL SECAM Composite 1Vp p 75 Ohms unbalanced Negative 1Vp p 75 Ohms unbalanced 10Hz 10MHz AC 120V 60Hz lt 1W standby 310W maximum both channels driven Product 17 3 8 442mm 6 3 8 163mm 15 882mm Product 23 b 10 4kg Shipping 22 560mm 10 5 8 270mm 18 5 16 465mm Shipping 27 3 b
33. emory appliance to rain or moisture 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 29 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 29 Trademark Acknowledgments For Canadian model 3 APPENDIX This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Modele pour les Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Please register your product at www harmankardon com Note You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible all the while improving performance and adding features The HK 3490 offers the best in traditional analog two channel audio including a 30 preset AM FM tuner an integrated phono preamplifier and a tape monitor loop that lets you listen to your tape recordings as they re being made while adding digital audio inputs an XM Ready tun
34. ency output by up to 10dB or counterclockwise to cut low frequency output by up to 10dB Set the control to suit your taste and room acoustics Treble Control Turn the knob clockwise to boost high frequency output by up to 10dB or counterclockwise to cut high frequency output by up to 10dB Set the control to suit your taste and room acoustics Balance Control Turn the knob to adjust the relative volume of the left and right channels which affects imaging and can compensate for room characteristics NOTE To use the Bass Treble or Balance Controls gently press the knob until it unlatches When finished press the knob again to lock it Video 3 A V 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 Message Display Various messages appear in this display in response to commands In normal use the Upper Line will display the current source and audio input analog or one of the digital audio inputs The Lower Line displays the current speaker group if any are active and the DSP mode Other messages may appear for some sources such as The Bridge docking station and the tuner WOO UOPJEYUCLLUCY WWA Je UONIAS LOANS JONPOd 34 WO p peojumop aq Aew Abed siy 40 do2 e uonensniii SIU 0 19431 yey JENUELW 3y INOYGBNOJU SUOOMISU SU mollo 0 asea 4 SYeW 0 ALON 01Ju09 01Ju09 3up peg sseg ULI
35. er and a connection for The Bridge I docking station which delivers audio playback and control for iPod iPod touch and iPhone models not included lf high performance audio reproduction weren t enough we ve added composite video switching Use the included audio video cable to connect Harman Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Audio Section e 120 Watts x 2 both channels driven at full power at 8 ohms 20HZ 20kHz lt 0 0 THD 240 watts total e 150 Watts x 2 both channels driven at full power at 4 ohms 20HZ 20kHz lt 0 2 THD 300 watts total e High current capability ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback e All discrete amplifier circuitry Audio Inputs e AM FM XM Ready Tuner e Main Amp Inputs e Phono e The Bridge Il Ready Connector e CD e Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs e Jape Monitor CDR XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required Hardware and service sold separately XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector Not compatible with iPod shuffle models No still image or video playback your iPod or other portable player to the HK 3490 or just enjoy your favorite television programs in stereo without firing up your main home theater Whether listening to an LP record pressed in the last century or watching a movie you downloaded to your digital media player last night your new HK 349
36. erviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding lf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides Information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Installation Location e Jo ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain th
37. harman kardon Designed to Entertain HK 3490 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water The A V receiver s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth Do not use water or any liquid cleaners 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combinatio
38. hes and pops out Then turn it counterclockwise to move the sound toward the left speaker or clockwise to move the sound toward the right speaker See Figure 33 Figure 33 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 lf two pairs of speakers are connected to the HK 3490 then both will be affected IMPORTANT NOTE Do not attempt to install the front panel covers with the Tone and Balance Control knobs in the unlatched position Gently press each knob until it latches When locked the controls cannot be adjusted preventing inadvertent changes to your desired settings 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 34 Figure 34 Headphone Jack Speaker 1 2 The HK 3490 may be used with up to two pairs of speakers for additional 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 35 ODO 0 POWER SPEAKERS Figure 35 Speaker 1 2 Buttons Press the button a second time to deactivate that pair of speakers Y
39. iPod while it s docked in The Bridge II docking station Simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge II unit into the special connector on the rear of the HK 3490 See Figure 20 Refer to the owner s manual for The Bridge Il model for more information HK 3490 Figure 20 The Bridge II Connection step Five Connect the Video Display Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display TV unless your TV is the source for your television programming see note below Figure 18 To view video or images played by your source devices connect the Video Monitor Output of the HK 3490 to a Composite Video Input on your television or video display See Figure 21 Consult the manual for your TV so that you understand how to select the correct video Input HK 3490 Figure 21 Video Monitor Output step Six Connect the Remote IR Input and Output Optional The HK 3490 is equipped with a Remote IR Input and a Remote IR Output to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations When the HK 3490 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at the front panel IR sensor is difficult such as inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener you may connect an external IR receiver such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 to the Remote IR Input jack lf any of your source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Inout use a 1 8 mini plug interconne
40. icator to remind you that the receiver is turned on Processor Reset lf you wish to fully reset the HK 3490 to its factory defaults or if it behaves erratically after a power surge first turn the Master Power Switch 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 Place the receiver in Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber Simultaneously press and hold the front panel Preset Scan and Mute Buttons for at least five seconds until the software version number followed by the RESET message appears in the display The unit will return to Standby mode and you may power it on You may reset the HK 3490 by using a sharp object to press the rear panel Reset Button This method does not erase user configurations If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance service centers may be located by visiting www harmankardon com Memory lf the HK 3490 is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain user settings indefinitely OPERATION SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed Display lights but there s no sound or picture No sound from any speaker light around Power Switch is red Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermit
41. ight Subwoofer Output on the HK 3490 Subwoofer Trigger Outputs Connect these outputs to a compatible trigger input on the subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output immediately to the right of the Trigger Output Consult the owner s manual for the subwoofer to set its trigger input correctly and the subwoofer will automatically turn on or off when the HK 3490 is turned on or off In addition the Trigger Outputs are used with the subwoofer Link Switches to conserve energy by powering off the subwoofer s amplifier when it is not needed The Subwoofer Trigger Outputs send a signal of 15 volts DC Subwoofer Link Switches Each switch affects the subwoofer connected to the jack immediately to the left of the switch To use the switch first connect the corresponding Subwoofer Trigger Output to a compatible trigger input on the subwoofer and make sure the subwoofer s instructions are followed to activate its trigger input When the Link Switch is on the HK 3490 will remove the trigger signal whenever the corresponding pair of main speakers is not in use thereby conserving energy that would otherwise be used to maintain the subwoofer s amplifier in Standby mode This feature is activated any time no signal is present at the main speaker outputs including when the Speaker 1 2 Switch turns off both speaker pairs when the HK 3490 s output is muted or when the headphones are plugged in See Table A2 in the appendix for details Main Amp Inputs a
42. ing presets is somewhat different 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press the Memory Button on the remote 3 Use the 4 Buttons to select the desired preset bank A through B 4 Use the A V Buttons to select a numbered location 1 through 8 5 Press the Memory Button on the remote to complete the process and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation To delete an XM Radio preset tune to the preset station and press the Clear Button To delete all XM Radio presets in all banks press and hold the Clear Button until the ALL DELETED message appears Table 2 may be helpful to you as a reference while using the XM Radio tuner Table 2 Using the XM Radio Tuner XM Radio Function Toggle Search Modes Remote Control Key FM Mode Front Panel Button FM Mode Scroll Preset Numbers 1 8 Preset Up Up Arrow A Preset Up Preset Down Down Arrow W Preset Down Channel Search Tuning Up Tuning Up Tuning Down Tuning Down Display Mode Preset Scan Preset Scan Exit All Channel Search Changes Category Changes Preset Group Left Right Arrow lt p gt N A Enter OK OK Preset Memory Mode Memory Clear Preset Memory Mode Clear Clear All Preset Memories Press and Hold Clear Enter Numeric Numbers 0 9 Numeric Keys Auto Preset FM Only You may automatically program all FM radio stations in your area that are received with accept
43. me you wish to use the codes for any component first press its Selector Button This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes Phono Controls only the HK 3490 when a turntable is in use Video 1 Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server Video 2 and 3 Controls DVD players Each source uses a slightly different code set Test the remote on your Harman Kardon DVD player and refer to Table A3 in the appendix Connect the DVD player to the source inputs corresponding to the code set that correctly operates the device Tape Controls CD recorders CD Controls CD players AM FM Controls the HK 3490 and its internal tuner only XM Controls the HK 3490 and its internal tuner only The Bridge When an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge or The Bridge I docking station is connected and an iPod not included is docked this mode controls navigation and playback of materials stored on the iPod The functions specific to the HK 3490 are always available Main Power On and Off Speaker 1 2 source selection Mute Sleep Dimmer and the Volume Controls Any given button may have different functions depending on which component is being controlled Some buttons are labeled with these functions For example the Track Skip Buttons are labeled with the transport control icons printed on the buttons themselves and these functions are active when a CD or DVD player is in use The Preset indications appear above these b
44. mmer DMC Dimmer DVD Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Repeat V Mode DMC Video Mode DVD Repeat DVD Repeat CDR Repeat CD Repeat A B Source DVD A B Repeat DVD A B Repeat CDR A B Repeat CD A B Repeat Sleep sleep Timer Sleep Timer DVD Angle sleep Timer sleep Timer sleep Timer sleep Timer sleep Timer Sleep Timer sleep Timer harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2008 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Part No CQX1A1328Z
45. n to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way Such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped SS ae eS hy a Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids Such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Service Instructions CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only lo reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Outdoor Use Marking CAUTI 0 N WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK apparatus to rain or moisture DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s
46. nd Preamp Outputs These jacks are normally connected directly to each other with an included jumper some devices such as egualizers and some loudspeaker systems require connection between the Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs in which case the jumpers should be removed and stored in a Safe place for future use You may also remove the jumpers if you wish to connect the Preamp Outputs to an external amplifier or if you wish to connect another device s line level output directly to the HK 3490 s power amplifier for a special application Tape Outputs These jacks may be used to connect your CDR or another audio only recorder uopiey ueuueY 06tE WH ON OOW YIHANO Syd 3N 3NDIBLIITS JOHO 30 3NDSIY SIAV p109 J M0d JY YOUMS JAMOd ule Sindu olpny jeyibiq S 9 1NO AJossao0y JV D U91IAS SITIO IV J0 99uu09 dING obpig aul yoer BUUdIUY NX sinding Z Jayeads UB Z H33V3dS U8 H3yV3dS Ni O1ONY TWHISIC WOLL Te wn l iy 11 80 13S38 YOAN uong 8s 9H Hod zepdN da ndul s ndul ul NV ow y O 9DIA ndin0 ul g 0W9Y nding Sindu JO UON AG O DIA O DIA I09 U0DIpMUBULLLUBU WWA Je u0l 99s LOAANS 19np01d 34 WO p peojumop aq Aew 3Ded siy 40 do2 g uonensniii SIU 0 19431 yey JENUELW SUL INOYBNOJU SUONOMISU SU mollo 0 JAISES 4 SYeW 0 310N sinding sinding sinding Jayeads dweald Jajoomqns S Uu3 IMNS sinding sindu yul s duwy ul
47. nected to the receiver s positive terminals performance can suffer especially for the low frequencies Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the receiver also colored red similarly always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the receiver The HK 3490 uses binding post speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare wire cables Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap oee Figure 1 a i Figure 1 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs Bare wire cables are installed as follows see Figure 2 1 Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass through 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 The HK 3490 features two sets of speaker connections with each set allowing connection of a left and right loudspeaker This allows you to place a second set of speakers in another room or even outdoors when weather resistant loudspeakers are used You may play both sets of speakers simultaneously one set at a time or neither set when using the headphones or making recordings Use the Speaker 1 2 Buttons to activate or deactivate each pair of speakers It is not possible to select different so
48. nu DVD Disc Menu CDR Intro Scan CD Display Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Audio Mute Tuning Up DVD Zoom DVD Page CDR Display CD Disc Skip Tuning Up Tuning Up Channel Up Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Tuning Down DMC Audio DVD Audio Mode DVD Page CDP Display CD Disc Skip Tuning Down Tuning Down Channel Down Preset Down lt lt DMC Prev Step DVD Prev Step DVD Prev Step CDR Skip Down CD Track Skip Down Preset Tuning Down Preset Tuning Down Preset Tuning Down Track Skip Down Pause DMC Pause DVD Pause DVD Pause CDR Pause CD Pause Pause Preset Up gt gt DMC Next Step DVD Next Step DVD Next Step CDR Skip Up CD Track Skip Up Preset Tuning Up Preset Tuning Up Preset Tuning Up Track Skip Up Search DMC Search Slow DVD Search Slow DVD Search Slow CDR Search Reverse CD Search Reverse Channel Down Backward lt lt Reverse Reverse Reverse Play DMC Play DVD Play DVD Play CDR Play Select CD Play Play Search DMC Search Slow DVD Search Slow DVD Search Slow CDR Search Forward CD Search Forward Channel Up Forward gt gt Forward Forward Forward Rec DMC Record DVD Video Off DVD Video Off CDP Text Readout Stop DMC Stop DVD Stop DVD Stop CDR Stop CD Stop Dimmer Di
49. ode Button until All Channel Search Mode has been selected to tune any channel Preset Stations Selectors Track Skip Press these buttons to select a preset radio station or to change tracks or chapters on compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players XM presets are stored in one of five lettered banks To switch banks press the FM Mode 4 Button repeatedly until the PRESET SEARCH message appears in the Message Display and use the lt gt Buttons to change to the desired bank Then use the Preset Stations Selectors to select the numbered preset within the bank Stop Record Pause and Play These transport controls have no effect on the receiver but are used to contro compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players Fast Search The Fast Search function is available with compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players Dimmer Press this button to partially or fully dim the front panel display Repeat V Mode This button has no effect on the HK 3490 but issues the Repeat command when used with DVD and CD players On some remotes this button Is labeled V Mode but it still issues the Repeat command A B Source This button has no effect on the HK 3490 but issues the Repeat A B command when used with DVD and CD players with that feature On some remotes this button is labeled Source but it still issues the Repeat A B command Sleep Press this button to activate the sleep timer which shuts off the receiver after a prog
50. on press and hold the Menu Button again until the check mark appears on the screen of the iPod Recording Two channel analog audio signals as well as composite video signals are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs Thus to make a recording you need only make sure to connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks as described in the Installation section insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing You may monitor your recording if your recorder has separate record and playback heads Press the front panel I Mon Button to monitor the recording using the playback head indicated by the T MON message flashing This will not affect the recording being made from the original source lo hear the original source again press the T Mon Button again lf your recorder does not have off head playback then you will not hear anything when you press the I Mon Button unless the recorder is being used for playback Dim Function some people find the front panel messages distracting and would prefer to dim them or turn them off altogether To dim the display press the Dim Button on the front panel or remote Each button press will cycle through the three settings of VFD FULL Normal brightness VFD HALF Display is dimmed but still visible the light inside the volume Knob goes dark VFD OFF Display goes completely dark except for Power Ind
51. on locations and remote control Although you may use a module with standard audio connections which may be indicated for car and home use you will not be able to enjoy the HK 3490 s ease of control Before you begin to connect cables it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room See Figure 10 Optimally the front left and right speakers are placed the same distance from each other as from the listening position or about 60 degrees apart and angled toward the listener 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 boomy sound You may wish to experiment over time by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walking around the room until the low frequencies sound best Place the subwoofer in that spot SDD Video Display UDWOOTET a Optional Front Left speaker O Figure 10 Speaker Placement You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver Before beginning make sure that all components including the HK 3490 are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged Don t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections The receiver generates heat while it is on Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides of the
52. on the front panel as follows channel name and number channel category artist name and song ttle Disc Menu This button has no effect on the HK 3490 but is used with some DVD players to access the DVD discs menus Volume Controls Use this control to raise or lower the volume which will be shown in decibels dB in the Message Display Mute Button Press this button to mute the HK 3490 s speaker and headphone outputs temporarily To end the muting press this button or adjust the volume Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off When the Subwoofer Trigger Output is connected to the correct input on the subwoofer and the corresponding Subwoofer Link Switch is on muting the HK 3490 will remove the trigger signal turning off the subwoofer s amplifier to conserve energy When normal listening resumes the trigger signal will be reactivated turning on the subwoofer Tuning Use this control to tune a radio station Tap one end of the button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time or press and hold it to seek the next frequency with an acceptably strong signal When XM Radio is in use the digitally tuned channels are always of acceptable strength and thus there is no seek function although pressing and holding the Tuning Buttons scans through the channels faster When the FM Mode Button has been used to activate Category Search Mode the Tuning Buttons will only tune channels within the current category Press the FM M
53. ons of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center It is Important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 CONNECTIONS 15 speaker Connections 15 subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 16 Audio Connections 16 Video Connections 16 Antennas 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 18 INSTALLATION 18 Step One Connect the Speakers 18 step Two Connect the Subwoofer 18 Step Three Connect the Antennas 18 Step Four Connect the Source Components 21 Step Five Connect the Video Display 21 step Six Connect the Remote IR Inout and Output Optional 21 Step Seven Connect Optional External Equipment 21 Step Eight Plug In AC Power 21 step Nine Insert Batteries in Remote 22 step Ten Turn On the HK 3490 23 OPERATION 2 Turning On the HK 3490 23 Volume Control 23 Mute Function 23 sleep Timer 2 Tone Controls 24 Headphones 24 speaker 1 2 24 source Selection 29 Using the Tuner 26 Using Bridge tL Docking Station 26 Recording 27 Dim Function WARNING 2 Processor Reset To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this 2l M
54. ou may activate both speaker pairs simultaneously or deactivate both pairs for private listening through the headphones When either of the speaker pairs are deactivated if the corresponding Subwoofer Trigger Output is connected to the subwoofer and the corresponding Subwoofer Link Switch is on the trigger signal will be deactivated turning off the subwoofer amplifier and conserving energy when the subwoofer is not needed source Selection select a source device connected to the HK 3490 for playback by pressing its associated button on the front panel or remote control see Figure 36 E EA T Figure 36 Source Selectors To enjoy video sources make sure to connect the device s composite video output to the correct Video Input on the HK 3490 In addition connect the HK 3490 s Video Monitor Output to an input on your television or video display To select whether the source will use its analog audio input or one of the digital audio inputs press and hold the front panel Source Selector and simultaneously tap the front panel I Mon Button repeatedly until the desired input appears in the Message Display Audio input selection requires use of the front panel controls and cannot be selected using the remote control To select a device connected to either the front or rear panel Video 3 Inouts press the front panel or remote Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly to toggle between the front and rear panel Video 3 Inputs a
55. play Mode FM Mode search Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode DSP Mode Auto Preset DMC Subtitle DVD Subtitle DVD Subtitle On Off CDR Program Check CD Program Check Auto Preset Auto Preset 1 CD 1 2 2 2 2 2 cD 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 CD 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 CD 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 CD 5 s 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 CD 6 6 6 6 7 T T CD 7 T T 8 8 8 8 8 CD 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 CD 9 9 9 9 Direct DMC Info DVD Info DVD Chapter CDR Auto Manual CD 10 Frequency Direct Frequency Direct 0 0 0 0 0 CD 0 0 0 0 Clear DMC Clear DVD Clear DVD Clear CDR Clear CD Clear Clear Clear Clear Preset Memory DVD Audio DVD Return CDR Program CD Program Memory store Memory Store Memory A DMC Up DVD Up DVD Up CDP Select Preset Tuning Up Preset Tuning Up ane Ue Up scroll Reverse Menu DMC Setup Main Menu DVD Setup DVD Setup CDR Level Indicator Menu lt DMC Left DVD Left DVD Left CDP Level Indicator CD Volume Down Preset Bank Down Search Reverse Category Channel Down OK DMC Enter DVD Enter DVD Enter CDR Random Play CD Random Play OK Select gt DMC Right DVD Right DVD Right CDR Track Increment CD Volume Up Preset Bank Up search Forward Category Channel Down Preset Scan DMC Title DVD Title DVD Intro Scan CDP Intro Scan CD Intro Scan Preset Scan Preset Scan Display Info Y DMC Down DVD Down DVD Down CDR Select Preset Tuning Down Preset Tuning Down en Scroll Forward Disc Menu DMC Disc Menu DVD Disc Me
56. r is visible to remote or connect an optional remote sensor e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances e Only plug a device into the Phono Inputs if it is a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge or if it is a turntable with a moving coil cartridge with a phono preamp e Do not use a turntable with any inputs other than the Phono Inouts unless it has a moving magnet type cartridge and includes a phono preamp e Connect the source s composite video output to the correct video input on the HK 3490 e Press the correct Source Selector on the HK 3490 e Connect the HK 3490 s Video Monitor Output to a composite video input on your television or video display e Consult the manual for your television for instructions on selecting the correct video input e t is not possible to view video while listening to the Phono lape CDR or CD sources or to the tuner In addition to the items shown above additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your HK 3490 or on installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section at www harmankardon com HK 3490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 120 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms 150 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 2 THD both chann
57. rammed period of time up to 90 minutes There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display and to connect the source devices to the receiver lo make it easier to keep them all straight the Consumer Electronics Association has established a CEA color coding standard Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system Table 1 Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front FL FR OO m s Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Video Connections Composite Types of Connections This section will briefly review different tyoes of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system speaker Connections speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker Speaker cables contain two wire conductors or leads inside plastic insulation The two conductors are usually differentiated by using different colors or stripes or by adding a ridge to the insulation Sometimes the wires are different colors one being copper red and the other silver The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the receiver s Speaker Outout terminals using two wires one positive and one negative This is called speaker polarity It s important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system If some speakers have their negative terminals con
58. re no objects such as furniture are blocking the remote s path to the receiver Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote s functioning The remote has a range of about 20 feet depending on the lighting conditions It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the HK 3490 If the remote seems to operate intermittently then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly or replace the batteries with fresh ones Step Ten Turn On the HK 3490 Place the HK 3490 in Standby mode by turning on the Main Power Switch on the rear panel The Power Indicator will turn amber The HK 3490 may be turned on from Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch or any source Selector on either the front panel or the remote See Figures 26 and 27 harman kardon ea EJ s iss pjojnjeaje Figure 27 Remote Control Power Switch Now that you have installed your system components you are ready to begin enjoying your new audio system Turning On the HK 3490 After you plug the power cord into an AC outlet and turn on the Main Power Switch on the rear panel the Power Indicator should light up in amber This indicates that the HK 3490 Is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on See Figure 26 The HK 3490 may be turned on by pressing the Power Switch or any source Selector on the front panel or the remote See Figures 26 and 27 The Power Indicator will turn white to
59. receiver It is preferable to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet It is also preferable to place components on separate shelves rather than directly on top of the receiver Some surface finishes are delicate Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish Step One Connect the Speakers lf you have not yet done so place your speakers in the listening room as described in the Speaker Placement section Connect the front left and right loudspeakers to the Speaker 1 speaker terminals on the HK 3490 Maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver You may place a second pair of speakers in another room or in the same room for additional sound power connecting those speakers to the Speaker 2 Outputs and maintaining polarity Use the Speaker 1 2 Selector on the front panel or remote to activate either or both pairs of speakers simultaneously See Figure 11 Right Spkr 2 Right Spkr 1 Left Spkr 2 Left Spkr 1 Figure 11 Speaker Connections Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on the HK 3490 to the line level inputs on your subwoofer The same full range signal is output through both jacks Thus you have the option of connecting each jack to the line level input on a separate subwoofer If both pairs of main speaker outputs are in use In different locations
60. s indicated in the front panel display When the front panel inouts 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 lf 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 Press the I Mon Button on the front panel to hear playback from the tape decks playback head When the recording is being monitored the T MON message will flash Press the I Mon Button again to hear the original source NOTES e The HK 3490 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 3490 cannot decode digital surround sound programs If you have connected the analog audio and composite video outputs of a DVD player to the HK 3490 remember to select two channel audio in the DVD player and disc menus However you may press the DSP surround Button to select a Dolby Virtual Surround mode Reference or Wide to expand the presentation of the sound field even though only two main loudspeakers are in use e The HK 3490 does not switch the last selected video source when an audio only source such as Phono CD or Tape CDR is Selected subsequently It i
61. s not possible to view video while listening to an audio only source Using the Tuner AM FM and XM Modes The HK 3490 s built in tuner may be selected in one of two ways see Figure 37 1 Press the front panel AM or FM Button The front panel FM Button toggles between the FM and XM bands 2 Press the AM FM or XM Button on the remote Figure 37 Tuner Input Selection Radio stations may be selected in one of five ways see Figures 38 40 _ lf you know the frequency number enter it directly by first pressing the Direct Button on the remote and then using the Numeric Keys It IS not necessary to press the Direct Button when XM Radio is in use 2 After you have programmed preset stations see below either enter the preset number 1 through 30 using the remote or use the front panel Preset Stations Button to scroll through the list of presets When XM Radio is in use first press the FM Mode Button repeatedly to select Preset Search mode Then use the lt gt Buttons to select a lettered bank of presets lo select a numbered preset within a bank make sure the HK 3490 is in Preset Search mode then use the Numeric Keys the A w Buttons or the Preset Stations Buttons 3 In Auto Tuning mode press and hold the Tuning Buttons front panel or remote to scan in the chosen direction until a station with acceptable signal strength is detected 4 In Manual Tuning mode with each press of the Tuning Buttons the
62. se with the remote control The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device or other product to enable remote control through the HK 3490 When several Source devices are used connect them in daisy chain fashion Update Port This connection is for authorized service personnel only t is used with a proprietary device in the event that a software update for the HK 3490 becomes available in the future Do not make any connections to it Reset Button In the event that the HK 3490 operates erratically a system reset may restore proper functionality Place the unit in Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber Then use a fine point pen or other similar object to press the Reset Button The Bridge DMP Input Connect the optional Harman Kardon Bridge or Bridgell docking station to this input for use with your iPod iPod touch or iPhone not included Make sure the receiver is turned off in Standby mode when connecting The Bridge or The Bridge Il docking station XM Antenna Jack Plug in an XM antenna module here The XM antenna module is purchased separately and should specify that it is for home use with an XM Ready product You will need to subscribe to the XM service which is available separately and activate the service for your antenna module XM service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs
63. tent buzzing in tuner Audio sources sound distorted No video image CAUSE e No AC power e Intermittent input connections e Mute is on e Volume Control is down e Desired source not selected e Speakers deactivated e Headphones are in use e Jumper pins between Preamp Outputs and Main Amp Inputs were removed e Amplifier is in Protection mode due to possible short e Amplifier is in Protection mode due to internal problems e Weak batteries in remote e Remote sensor is obscured e Local interference e CD player or other audio device Incorrectly plugged into Phono Inputs e Jurntable not plugged into Phono Inputs e Source device s video output not connected to HK 3490 e Wrong source selected e Video Monitor Output not connected to display e Wrong video input on video display selected e Audio only source selected SOLUTION e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet e Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled e Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure e Press Mute Button e Turn up Volume Control e Press correct Source Selector e Press Speaker 1 or Speaker 2 Button e Unplug headphones e Replace jumper pins or if external amplifier is in use make sure it is turned on e Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends e Contact your local Harman Kardon service center e Change remote batteries e Make certain front panel senso
64. trols The HK 3490 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 29 Any recording in progress will not be affected If the Subwoofer Trigger Outputs are In use and the Subwoofer Link Switch is on muting will turn off the subwoofer s amplifier to conserve energy The MUTE message wil flash in the display as a reminder lo restore normal audio either press the Mute Button again or adjust the volume Turning off the HK 3490 wil also end muting P Mode Figure 29 Mute Buttons Sleep Timer You may program the HK 3490 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 30 and 31 Figure 30 Front Panel Sleep Button Figure 31 Remote Control Sleep Button When the sleep timer has been set the front panel display will automatically dim to half brightness If you press any button on the remote or front panel the display will re
65. ts and Outputs To listen to the Tape CDR source press the Tape Mon Button The upper line of the Message Display will indicate the last selected source which is always available at the Tape CDR Outputs for recording The T Mon message will flash in the lower line indicating that the HK 3490 is playing the signal present at the Tape CDR inputs When the recorder is in Playback Only mode this signal will originate in the recorder e g when playing a commercial CD If the recorder is in recording mode and has off head playback capability you may monitor recording of the source displayed in the upper line If the recorder does not have off head playback you will not be able to monitor the recording To hear the original source press the Tape Mon Button to stop monitoring the recording NOTE To make recordings insert blank media in the recording device and set it in Recording mode The fact that a signal IS always available at the Tape CDR Outputs doesn t mean recording is taking place if the recorder is not set to record 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 the DMC 1000 Simply use your video recorder s original remote 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 17
66. turn to full brightness The display will dim again several seconds after your last command lf 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 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 using the knobs on the front panel Remove the front panel covers if necessary then gently press the desired control Knob until it unlatches and pops out Turn the appropriate knob counterclockwise to reduce the levels of the low frequencies Bass Control or the high frequencies Treble Control and turn it clockwise to increase the levels for the low or high frequencies oee Figure 32 Figure 32 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 gently press the Balance Control knob until it unlatc
67. urces for each speaker pair Subwoofer The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker used to play only the low frequencies bass which require much more power than the other speaker channels To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers in which the speaker contains its own amplifier on board Usually a line level nonamplified connection is made from the receiver s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer as shown in Figure 3 but sometimes the subwoofer is connected to the receiver using the left and right speaker outputs then the left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the subwoofer The same full range signal is output through both Jacks Thus you have the option of connecting each jack to the line level input on a separate subwoofer If you have only one subwoofer with a single line level input connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3490 Connect the Subwoofer Trigger Output for each subwoofer to the corresponding trigger input on its amplifier This enables the subwoofer to turn on or off together with the HK 3490 To further conserve energy when the trigger connection is made turn the Subwoofer Link Switch on to turn the subwoofer off when the corresponding pair of main speakers are not being used such as during muting wnen headphones are being used or when the main speakers are turned off using the Speaker 1 2 Switch SUB OUT L Or Su
68. uttons and those commands are active when the HK 3490 s tuner is in use See the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component IR Transmitter Lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated Power Off Button Press this button to turn off the HK 3490 or another device Power On Button Press this button to turn on the HK 3490 or another device Speaker 1 2 Press the Speaker 1 Button to enable the HK 3490 to output audio to the speakers connected to the Speaker 1 Outputs and press the Speaker 2 Button to enable the Speaker 2 Outputs You may enable or disable both sets of speaker outputs simultaneously This feature is a convenient way of hearing audio in more than one room at a time although the same source material will be played through both sets of speakers Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device which is a component where a playback signal originates 9 DVD CD or the tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote to the codes that operate the source device NOTE The Video 3 source device may be connected to either the front or rear panel connectors To select the desired device press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly The VIDEO 3 message Indicates that the rear panel inputs are active and the VIDEO F message indicates the front p
69. wer On VID 2 VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD VID 2 Select DVD Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On VID 3 D3 SelectVID VID 3 SelectVID VID 3 Select VID D 3 Select VID VID 3 Select VID VID 3 Select VID D 3 Select VID D 3 SelectVID VID 3 Select VID D 3 Select VID Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select Front Select FM FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select FM Select AM AM Select AM Select AM Selec AM Select AM Select AM Select AM Selec AM Selec AM Select AM Select Tape Mon Tape Mor CDR Tape Mor CDR Tape Mor CDR Tape Mor CDR Tape Mon CDR Tape Mor CDR Tape Mon CDR Tape Mon CDR Tape Mon CDR Tape Mon CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Select CDR Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On XM XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select XM Select The Bridge The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select The Bridge Select FM Mode DMC Status DVD Status DVD Playlist MP3 CD Time Dis
70. y one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the users authority to operate the equipment Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag lf you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other secti

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