Harman Kardon HK 3480 (serv.man6) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front Panel Controls
8 Phono Input Selector: Press this button to
select the output of a turntable that is
connected to the Phono inputs
select the output of a turntable that is
connected to the Phono inputs
.
9 T-Mon Input Selector: Press this button to
listen to the output of a tape recorder connected
to the Tape Monitor inputs
listen to the output of a tape recorder connected
to the Tape Monitor inputs
. The TAPE M.
will be highlighted in the Input Indicators ˆ
to indicate that the input source is being
monitored when the HK 3480 is connected to a
three-head tape deck or another unit with off-
head playback.
to indicate that the input source is being
monitored when the HK 3480 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 illuminate in the
Information Display Û. A brief press of the
button will manually tune to the next frequency
increment, while pressing and holding the
button for a longer period (>0.5 sec) will step
quickly through the frequencies. As soon as the
button is released the unit will automatically
tune to the next station with a signal strong
enough for acceptable reception.
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 illuminate in the
Information Display Û. A brief press of the
button will manually tune to the next frequency
increment, while pressing and holding the
button for a longer period (>0.5 sec) will step
quickly through the frequencies. As soon as the
button is released the unit will automatically
tune to the next station with a signal strong
enough for acceptable reception.
! Video 1 Input Selector: Press this button
to listen to and/or view the output of a device
connected to the Video 1 Inputs
to listen to and/or view the output of a device
connected to the Video 1 Inputs
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@ Preset Scan: Press this button to automati-
cally scan through the stations that have been
programmed in the HK 3480’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 13 for more infor-
mation on the tuner memory system.)
cally scan through the stations that have been
programmed in the HK 3480’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 13 for more infor-
mation on the tuner memory system.)
# CD Input Selector: Press this button to lis-
ten to the output of a CD player connected to
the CD inputs
ten to the output of a CD player connected to
the CD inputs
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$ Video 2 Input Selector: Press this button
to listen to and/or view the output of a device
connected to the Video 2 Inputs
to listen to and/or view the output of a device
connected to the Video 2 Inputs
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% 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
13 for more information on tuner programming.)
up or down through the list of stations that has
been entered into the preset memory. (See page
13 for more information on tuner programming.)
^ VMAx Selector: Press this button to
engage VMAx processing of a stereo input. The
VMAx indicator Ù will light, and you will
notice a wider, more spacious field. In order to
obtain maximum benefit, you should be seated
midway between the two loudspeakers, 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.
engage VMAx processing of a stereo input. The
VMAx indicator Ù will light, and you will
notice a wider, more spacious field. In order to
obtain maximum benefit, you should be seated
midway between the two loudspeakers, 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.
Note: When an RDS station is tuned, the FM
button has the same function as the RDS Display
button on the remote control. Press to cycle
through the various RDS displays (see page 13).
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.
Note: When an RDS station is tuned, the FM
button has the same function as the RDS Display
button on the remote control. Press to cycle
through the various RDS displays (see page 13).
* FM Mode Selector: Press this button to
select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning.
In the STEREO mode, a Stereo Indicator will
illuminate in the Information Display Û, and
stereo reception will be provided when stations
are transmitting stereo signals. In the MONO
mode, the left and right signals from stereo
broadcasts will be mixed together and repro-
duced through all channels. Select MONO for
better reception of weak signals.
select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning.
In the STEREO mode, a Stereo Indicator will
illuminate in the Information Display Û, and
stereo reception will be provided when stations
are transmitting stereo signals. In the MONO
mode, the left and right signals from stereo
broadcasts will be mixed together and repro-
duced through all channels. Select MONO for
better reception of weak signals.
( 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 Informa-
tion Display Û, in the following order:
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 Informa-
tion Display Û, in the following order:
Ó Bass Control: Turn this control to modify
the low-frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels 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/right chan-
nels 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/right chan-
nels 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/right chan-
nels 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 front
left/right channels.
change the relative volume for the front
left/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 Video 3 Input Selector: Press this button
to listen to and/or view the output of a device
connected to the Video 3 Inputs
to listen to and/or view the output of a device
connected to the Video 3 Inputs
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either the front or rear panel. If devices are con-
nected to both the front- and rear-panel Video
3 Inputs
nected to both the front- and rear-panel Video
3 Inputs
1, then the device connected to
the rear-panel Video 3 Inputs
will be
selected first, as indicated by the dot to the left
of the Video 3 Input Indicator ˆ being
steadily lit. To select the device connected to the
front-panel Video 3 Inputs 1, press the Video
3 Input Selector Ú again so that the dot to
the left of the Video 3 Input Indicator ˆ
flashes. Each subsequent press of the Video 3
Input Selector Ú will toggle between the front
and rear Video 3 Inputs
of the Video 3 Input Indicator ˆ being
steadily lit. To select the device connected to the
front-panel Video 3 Inputs 1, press the Video
3 Input Selector Ú again so that the dot to
the left of the Video 3 Input Indicator ˆ
flashes. Each subsequent press of the Video 3
Input Selector Ú will toggle between the front
and rear Video 3 Inputs
1.
Û Information Display: This display delivers
messages and status indications to help you
operate the receiver.
messages and status indications to help you
operate the receiver.
Ù Speaker Selection Indicators: These indi-
cators light as a green LED next to the designa-
tion 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 simul-
taneously as long as all speakers are norminally
rated at an impedance of 8 ohms or greater.
However, occasionally the actual impedance will
vary, depending upon the program material.
When the impedance drops too low, the
HK 3480 will go into protect mode in order to
prevent damage to the equipment. If this should
occur frequently, be sure to select only one set of
speakers at a time until you are able to obtain
speakers with a higher nominal impedance.
cators light as a green LED next to the designa-
tion 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 simul-
taneously as long as all speakers are norminally
rated at an impedance of 8 ohms or greater.
However, occasionally the actual impedance will
vary, depending upon the program material.
When the impedance drops too low, the
HK 3480 will go into protect mode in order to
prevent damage to the equipment. If this should
occur frequently, be sure to select only one set of
speakers at a time until you are able to obtain
speakers with a higher nominal impedance.
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.
ˆ Input indicators: A blue LED will light in
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR.
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR.
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6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
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AM Antenna
FM Antenna
Phono Ground
Remote IR In
Remote IR Out
Phono Inputs
CD Inputs
Video 1 Audio/Video Play/In
FM Antenna
Phono Ground
Remote IR In
Remote IR Out
Phono Inputs
CD Inputs
Video 1 Audio/Video Play/In
Tape Monitor Play/In
Tape Monitor Record/Out
Video 1 Audio/Video Record/Out
Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs
Main In
Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs
Preamp Out
Subwoofer Out
Tape Monitor Record/Out
Video 1 Audio/Video Record/Out
Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs
Main In
Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs
Preamp Out
Subwoofer Out
Speaker 1 Terminals
Speaker 2 Terminals
Switched AC Outlet
Power Cable
Video Monitor Outputs
Speaker 2 Terminals
Switched AC Outlet
Power Cable
Video Monitor Outputs
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7
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 external
FM antenna to this terminal.
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 3480’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 tone arm to these jacks. Note that
only Moving Magnet (MM) type cartridges may
be used.
turntable or tone arm to these jacks. Note that
only 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.
Video 1 Audio/Video Play/In: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio or
video device, such as a VCR or DVD player. In
order to view the video signal of a video device
connected to this input, remember to connect the
Video Monitor Output
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio or
video device, such as a VCR or DVD player. In
order to view the video signal of a video device
connected to this input, remember to connect the
Video Monitor Output
to the video input
of your TV or video display.
Tape Monitor Play/In: Connect these jacks
to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder.
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.
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.
Video 1 Audio/Video Record/Out:
Connect these jacks to the Rec/In jacks of an
audio or video recorder.
Connect these jacks to the Rec/In jacks of an
audio or video recorder.
Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio or
video device, such as a VCR or DVD player. In
order to view the video signal of a video device
connected to this input, remember to connect the
Video Monitor Output
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio or
video device, such as a VCR or DVD player. In
order to view the video signal of a video device
connected to this input, remember to connect the
Video Monitor Output
to the video input
of your TV or video display.
Main In: These jacks are the input to the
HK 3480’s power amplifier. Unless an external
power amplifier is used, the jumper pins should
remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks
HK 3480’s power amplifier. Unless an external
power amplifier is used, the jumper pins should
remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks
.
Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio or
video device, such as a VCR or DVD player. In
order to view the video signal of a video device
connected to this input, remember to connect
the Video Monitor Output
these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio or
video device, such as a VCR or DVD player. In
order to view the video signal of a video device
connected to this input, remember to connect
the Video Monitor Output
to the video
input of your TV or video display.
Preamp Out: These jacks provide an output
for the left and right channels to an optional
external amplifier. In normal operation, unless
an external power amplifier is used, the jumper
pins should remain connected to the Main In
jacks
for the left and right channels to an optional
external amplifier. In normal operation, unless
an external power amplifier is used, the jumper
pins should remain connected to the Main In
jacks
.
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 con-
nection to the bottom jack.
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 con-
nection 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.
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.
Switched AC Outlet: 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.
Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a
nonswitched AC wall output.
nonswitched AC wall output.
Video Monitor Output: Connect this jack
to the composite video input of your TV or video
display device. Doing so will enable you to view
the video signal of a properly connected video
source device, when that source input is select-
ed. When an audio-only source is selected, the
Video Monitor Output
to the composite video input of your TV or video
display device. Doing so will enable you to view
the video signal of a properly connected video
source device, when that source input is select-
ed. When an audio-only source is selected, the
Video Monitor Output
will not transmit a
video signal.
8 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Remote Control Functions
DISP -RDS- PTY
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Main Power On
Main Power Off
Source Selectors
Preset Up/Down
Transport Controls
Disc Skip
Sleep Button
Dimmer Button
Main Tuning Buttons
Direct Button
Numeric Keys
Auto Preset
Secondary Control Cover
Clear Button
Memory Button
Master Volume
P. Scan Button
Mute Button
FM Mode Button
Tuning Up/Down
Speaker 1 Selector
Speaker 2 Selector
Transmitter Window
Enter Button
RDS Display Button
RDS PTY Button
VMAx
Main Power Off
Source Selectors
Preset Up/Down
Transport Controls
Disc Skip
Sleep Button
Dimmer Button
Main Tuning Buttons
Direct Button
Numeric Keys
Auto Preset
Secondary Control Cover
Clear Button
Memory Button
Master Volume
P. Scan Button
Mute Button
FM Mode Button
Tuning Up/Down
Speaker 1 Selector
Speaker 2 Selector
Transmitter Window
Enter Button
RDS Display Button
RDS PTY Button
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