Harman Kardon HK 3470 (serv.man10) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Controls
8 Phono Input Selector: Press this button
to select the output of a turntable that is con-
nected to the Phono inputs §.
to select the output of a turntable that is con-
nected to the Phono inputs §.
9 T-Mon (Tape Monitor) Input Selector:
Press this button to listen to the output of a
tape recorder connected to the Tape Monitor
inputs ª. The T-Mon indicator will light to
indicate that the input source is being moni-
tored when the HK 3470 is connected to a
three-head tape deck or another unit with off-
head playback.
Press this button to listen to the output of a
tape recorder connected to the Tape Monitor
inputs ª. The T-Mon indicator will light to
indicate that the input source is being moni-
tored when the HK 3470 is connected to a
three-head tape deck or another unit with off-
head playback.
) Tuning Button: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower-frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher-frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
tuned, the TUNED indicator will light in the
Main Information Display
button to tune lower-frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher-frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
tuned, the TUNED indicator will light in the
Main Information Display
Û. A brief (1/2
second) press of the button will manually tune
to the next frequency increment, while pressing
and holding the button for a longer period will
automatically tune to the next station with a
signal strong enough for acceptable reception.
to the next frequency increment, while pressing
and holding the button for a longer period will
automatically tune to the next station with a
signal strong enough for acceptable reception.
! Tape Input Selector: Press this button to
listen to the output of a tape recorder or other
device connected to the Tape 2 inputs ⁄.
listen to the output of a tape recorder or other
device connected to the Tape 2 inputs ⁄.
@ Preset Scan: Press this button to auto-
matically scan through the stations that have
been programmed in the HK 3470’s memory.
The tuner will play five seconds of each station
before moving to the next preset station. To
stop the scan when the desired station is
heard, press the button again. (See page 15 for
more information on the tuner memory system.)
matically scan through the stations that have
been programmed in the HK 3470’s memory.
The tuner will play five seconds of each station
before moving to the next preset station. To
stop the scan when the desired station is
heard, press the button again. (See page 15 for
more information on the tuner memory system.)
# CD Input Selector: Press this button to
listen to the output of a CD player connected to
the CD inputs ¶.
listen to the output of a CD player connected to
the CD inputs ¶.
$ Aux Input Selector: Press this button to
listen to the output of a device connected to
the Aux inputs •.
listen to the output of a device connected to
the Aux inputs •.
% Preset Selector: Press this button to step
up or down through the list of stations that has
been entered into the preset memory. (See
page 15 for more information on tuner pro-
gramming.)
up or down through the list of stations that has
been entered into the preset memory. (See
page 15 for more information on tuner pro-
gramming.)
^ VMAx Selector: Press this button to
engage VMAx processing of a stereo input. The
VMAx Mode Indicator
engage VMAx processing of a stereo input. The
VMAx Mode Indicator
A will light, and you
will notice a wider, more spacious sound field.
In order to obtain maximum benefit, you should
In order to obtain maximum benefit, you should
be seated midway between the two loudspeak-
ers, and the same distance from the speakers as
the speakers are from each other. The speakers
must be placed facing parallel and evenly with
each other so that their baffles are in the same
plane. Press the button again to return to
Stereo mode.
ers, and the same distance from the speakers as
the speakers are from each other. The speakers
must be placed facing parallel and evenly with
each other so that their baffles are in the same
plane. Press the button again to return to
Stereo mode.
& FM/AM Selector: Press this button to
select the tuner as the input to the receiver.
When the tuner is in use, press this button to
change between the AM and FM frequency
bands.
select the tuner as the input to the receiver.
When the tuner is in use, press this button to
change between the AM and FM frequency
bands.
* FM Mode Selector: Press this button to
select the Stereo or Mono mode for FM tuning.
In the STEREO mode, a Stereo indicator will
light in the Main Information Display
select the Stereo or Mono mode for FM tuning.
In the STEREO mode, a Stereo indicator will
light in the Main Information Display
Û,
and stereo reception will be provided when sta-
tions are transmitting stereo signals. In the
MONO mode, the left and right signals from
stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and
reproduced through all channels. Select MONO
for better reception of weak signals. VMAx will
have no effect in MONO mode.
tions are transmitting stereo signals. In the
MONO mode, the left and right signals from
stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and
reproduced through all channels. Select MONO
for better reception of weak signals. VMAx will
have no effect in MONO mode.
( Sleep Button: Press this button to place
the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the
button selects the amount of time that will
remain before the unit automatically goes
into the Standby mode, as shown in the Main
Information Display
the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the
button selects the amount of time that will
remain before the unit automatically goes
into the Standby mode, as shown in the Main
Information Display
Û, in the following
order:
Ó Bass Control: Turn this control to modify
the low-frequency output of the left and right
channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control
to a suitable position for your taste and room
acoustics.
the low-frequency output of the left and right
channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control
to a suitable position for your taste and room
acoustics.
Ô Treble Control: Turn this control to modify
the high-frequency output of the left and right
channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control
to a suitable position for your taste and room
acoustics.
the high-frequency output of the left and right
channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control
to a suitable position for your taste and room
acoustics.
Balance Control: Turn this control to
change the relative volume for the left and
right channels.
change the relative volume for the left and
right channels.
Ò Volume Control: Turn the knob clockwise
to increase volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
to increase volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
Ú Volume/Mute Indicator: This indicator
will glow green when the HK 3470 is turned
on. Its position will enable you to judge the
relative volume of the unit even when the
speakers are muted or turned off. When the
indicator is pointing toward the left, as in an
“8 o’clock” position, the volume is low; when
it is pointing to the right, as in a “3 o’clock”
position, the volume is loud. When the unit has
been muted by pressing the Mute button
will glow green when the HK 3470 is turned
on. Its position will enable you to judge the
relative volume of the unit even when the
speakers are muted or turned off. When the
indicator is pointing toward the left, as in an
“8 o’clock” position, the volume is low; when
it is pointing to the right, as in a “3 o’clock”
position, the volume is loud. When the unit has
been muted by pressing the Mute button
5,
the indicator will flash.
Û Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to
help you operate the receiver.
delivers messages and status indications to
help you operate the receiver.
Ù Speaker Selection Indicators: These
indicators light as a green LED next to the des-
ignation for each speaker pair to show when
they are active. Press the Speaker 1
indicators light as a green LED next to the des-
ignation for each speaker pair to show when
they are active. Press the Speaker 1
6 or
Speaker 2
7 Selectors to activate either
pair of speakers. Both sets of speakers may be
selected simultaneously as long as all speakers
have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
greater. However, occasionally the actual
impedance will vary, depending upon the
program material. If the impedance drops to a
point where there may be potential damage
to the equipment, the HK 3470 will go into
protect mode.
selected simultaneously as long as all speakers
have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
greater. However, occasionally the actual
impedance will vary, depending upon the
program material. If the impedance drops to a
point where there may be potential damage
to the equipment, the HK 3470 will go into
protect mode.
ı Remote Sensor Window: The sensor
behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
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7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Front Panel Information Display
A VMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator
lights when the VMAx mode is in use. (See
page 14 for a description of the VMAx Mode.)
lights when the VMAx mode is in use. (See
page 14 for a description of the VMAx Mode.)
B Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the
tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-
cific preset memory location in use. (See page
15 for more information on preset stations.)
When the Sleep function is in use, these num-
bers show how many minutes remain before
the unit goes into the Standby mode.
tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-
cific preset memory location in use. (See page
15 for more information on preset stations.)
When the Sleep function is in use, these num-
bers show how many minutes remain before
the unit goes into the Standby mode.
C Preset Indicator: This indicator lights
when the tuner is in use to show that the
Preset Number/Sleep Timer
when the tuner is in use to show that the
Preset Number/Sleep Timer
B is showing
the station’s preset memory number. (See page
15 for more information on tuner presets.)
15 for more information on tuner presets.)
D Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when
the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the
Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicators will show
the minutes remaining before the HK 3470
goes into the Standby mode. (See page 14 for
more information on the Sleep function.)
the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the
Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicators will show
the minutes remaining before the HK 3470
goes into the Standby mode. (See page 14 for
more information on the Sleep function.)
E Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes
when entering presets and other information
into the tuner’s memory.
when entering presets and other information
into the tuner’s memory.
F Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights
when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.
when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.
G Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when
a station is being received with sufficient signal
strength to provide acceptable listening quality.
a station is being received with sufficient signal
strength to provide acceptable listening quality.
H Auto Indicator: This indicator lights when
the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
I Main Information Display: This display
shows messages relating to the status, input
source, tuner or other aspects of the HK 3470’s
operation.
shows messages relating to the status, input
source, tuner or other aspects of the HK 3470’s
operation.
J Tape Monitor (T-Mon) Indicator: When
used with three-head cassette decks, or other
recording devices that offer immediate playback
of the recording as it is being made, the
HK 3470 allows you to monitor a recording
rather than merely listening to the input source,
or waiting until the recording session is com-
plete in order to hear the recording. Press the
Tape Monitor Input Selector
used with three-head cassette decks, or other
recording devices that offer immediate playback
of the recording as it is being made, the
HK 3470 allows you to monitor a recording
rather than merely listening to the input source,
or waiting until the recording session is com-
plete in order to hear the recording. Press the
Tape Monitor Input Selector
9ç, and the
T-Mon Indicator
J will light to remind you
that you are monitoring the recording. Press the
Tape Monitor Input Selector
Tape Monitor Input Selector
9ç again to
hear the input source.
K Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to
remind you that the HK 3470’s output has been
silenced by pressing the Mute button
remind you that the HK 3470’s output has been
silenced by pressing the Mute button
5 ®.
Press the Mute button again to return to the
previously selected output level.
previously selected output level.
MEMORY
PRESET
SLEEP
AUTO
VMAx
MUTE T-MON
TUNED
ST
A
B
D
E
K
F
H
I
J
C
G
A VMAx Mode Indicator
B Preset Number/Sleep Timer
C Preset Indicator
D Sleep Indicator
B Preset Number/Sleep Timer
C Preset Indicator
D Sleep Indicator
E Memory Indicator
F Stereo Indicator
G Tuned Indicator
H Auto Indicator
F Stereo Indicator
G Tuned Indicator
H Auto Indicator
I Main Information Display
J Tape Monitor (T-Mon) Indicator
K Mute Indicator
J Tape Monitor (T-Mon) Indicator
K Mute Indicator
8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
AC 120V 60HZ
400W
(120V, 60Hz)
IN
FM
75
75
Ω
AM
LOOP
LOOP
IN
IN
IN
PLAY
REC. OUT
PLAY
REC. OUT
MONO
RIGHT
LEFT
SUB OUT
PRE OUT
MAIN IN
TAPE MON.
TAPE 2
AUX
CD
PHONO
OUT
L
R
GND
S P E A K E R 1 ( 8 O h m s )
S P E A K E R 2 ( 8 O h m s )
¢
∞
∞
¡
™
‹
›
fi
‚
⁄
¤
ª
•
§
¶
fl
‡
a
·
°
£
HK3470
¡ AM Antenna
™ FM Antenna
£ Phono Ground
¢ Remote IR In
∞ Remote IR Out
§ Phono Inputs
¶ CD Inputs
™ FM Antenna
£ Phono Ground
¢ Remote IR In
∞ Remote IR Out
§ Phono Inputs
¶ CD Inputs
• Aux Inputs
ª Tape Monitor Play/In
‚ Tape Monitor Record/Out
⁄ Tape 2 Play/In
¤ Tape 2 Record/Out
‹ Main In
› Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins
ª Tape Monitor Play/In
‚ Tape Monitor Record/Out
⁄ Tape 2 Play/In
¤ Tape 2 Record/Out
‹ Main In
› Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins
fi Preamp Out
fl Subwoofer Out
‡ Speaker 1 Terminals
° Speaker 2 Terminals
· Accessory Outlets
a Power Cable
fl Subwoofer Out
‡ Speaker 1 Terminals
° Speaker 2 Terminals
· Accessory Outlets
a Power Cable
9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop anten-
na supplied with the receiver to these
terminals. If an external AM antenna is used,
make connections to the AM and GND
terminals in accordance with the instructions
supplied with the antenna.
na supplied with the receiver to these
terminals. If an external AM antenna is used,
make connections to the AM and GND
terminals in accordance with the instructions
supplied with the antenna.
™ FM Antenna: Connect an indoor or exter-
nal FM antenna to this terminal.
nal FM antenna to this terminal.
£ Phono Ground: Connect the ground wire
from a turntable to this terminal to reduce sys-
tem hum.
from a turntable to this terminal to reduce sys-
tem hum.
¢ Remote IR In: If the HK 3470’s front panel
IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other
obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.
IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other
obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.
∞ Remote IR Out: This connection permits
the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other
remote-controlled devices. Connect this jack to
the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other
remote-controlled devices. Connect this jack to
the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
§ Phono Inputs: Connect the outputs of
your turntable or tonearm to these jacks. Note
that only turntables with Moving Magnet (MM)
type cartridges may be used.
your turntable or tonearm to these jacks. Note
that only turntables with Moving Magnet (MM)
type cartridges may be used.
¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-
put of a compact disc player or CD changer.
put of a compact disc player or CD changer.
• Aux Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
line-level output of any audio device such as a
TV, cable converter, portable audio player or
MP3 player.
line-level output of any audio device such as a
TV, cable converter, portable audio player or
MP3 player.
ª Tape Monitor Play/In: Connect these
jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder.
jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder.
‚ Tape Monitor Record/Out: Connect
these jacks to the Rec/In jacks of an audio
recorder.
these jacks to the Rec/In jacks of an audio
recorder.
NOTE: When these jacks are connected to a
three-head recorder or another device with off-
head playback, it will be possible to monitor
the source being recorded.
three-head recorder or another device with off-
head playback, it will be possible to monitor
the source being recorded.
⁄ Tape 2 Play/In: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of a second audio recorder.
PLAY/OUT jacks of a second audio recorder.
¤ Tape 2 Record/Out: Connect these jacks
to the Rec/In jacks of a second audio recorder.
to the Rec/In jacks of a second audio recorder.
‹ Main In: These jacks are the input to the
HK 3470’s power amplifier. Unless an external
power amplifier is used, the jumper pins should
remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks fi.
HK 3470’s power amplifier. Unless an external
power amplifier is used, the jumper pins should
remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks fi.
› Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins: These pins
connect the receiver’s preamp and amplifier sec-
tions. Unless an external amplifier, equalizer or
speaker processor is used, they should be left con-
nected. See page 13 for more information on exter-
nal amplifier connections.
connect the receiver’s preamp and amplifier sec-
tions. Unless an external amplifier, equalizer or
speaker processor is used, they should be left con-
nected. See page 13 for more information on exter-
nal amplifier connections.
fi Preamp Out: These jacks provide an out-
put for the left and right channels to an
optional external amplifier. In normal opera-
tion, unless an external power amplifier is
used, the jumper pins should remain connected
to the Main In jacks ‹.
put for the left and right channels to an
optional external amplifier. In normal opera-
tion, unless an external power amplifier is
used, the jumper pins should remain connected
to the Main In jacks ‹.
fl Subwoofer Out: Connect these jacks to
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. When
a single, mono subwoofer is used, make the
connection to the bottom jack.
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. When
a single, mono subwoofer is used, make the
connection to the bottom jack.
‡ Speaker 1 Terminals: Connect these ter-
minals to the appropriate terminals on your
speakers.
minals to the appropriate terminals on your
speakers.
° Speaker 2 Terminals: Connect these ter-
minals to the appropriate terminals on your
speakers.
minals to the appropriate terminals on your
speakers.
· Accessory Outlets: These outlets may be
used to power low-current draw devices such
as CD players or cassette decks. The power to
these outlets remains on as long as the receiver
itself is on. When the receiver is turned off, or
placed in the Standby mode, power to these
outlets is removed.
used to power low-current draw devices such
as CD players or cassette decks. The power to
these outlets remains on as long as the receiver
itself is on. When the receiver is turned off, or
placed in the Standby mode, power to these
outlets is removed.
NOTE: The power consumption of the devices
plugged into these outlets should not exceed
100 watts.
plugged into these outlets should not exceed
100 watts.
a Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a
nonswitched AC wall output.
nonswitched AC wall output.
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