Harman Kardon HK3480 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon HK3480 Owner's Manual

Harman kardon hk3480: owners guide
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Power for the Digital Revolution
HK 3480
STEREO RECEIVER
OWNER'S MANUAL
HK 3480
SPEAKER 1
SPEAKER 2
VMAx
AUTO
TUNED
STEREO
PRESET
PHONO
VID 1
FM
VID 2
AM
VID 3
CD
TAPE M.
®
®
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  • Page 1 Power for the Digital Revolution HK 3480 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL HK 3480 SPEAKER 1 AUTO TUNED STEREO SPEAKER 2 VMAx ® ® PRESET PHONO VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 TAPE M.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HK 3480 STEREO RECEIVER Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Tuner Operation Tape Recording Memory Backup Processor Reset Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications See trademark acknowledgements on page 18.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    If you have any questions about this product, its instal- lation or operation, please contact your dealer, your best local source of information. Description and Features Harman Kardon’s HK 3480 is among the world’s few stereo receivers to offer VMAx. ® VMAx is a proprietary...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: Front-Panel Controls

    HK 3480 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. 1 System Power Control 2 Power Indicator 3 Headphone Jack 4 Mute 5 Speaker 1 Selector 6 Phono Input Selector...
  • Page 6 Stereo mode. & FM/AM Selector: Press this button to select the tuner as the input to the receiver. Press the left side of this button to select the FM frequency band, or the right side to select the AM frequency band.
  • Page 7: Front-Panel Information Display

    SPEAKER 1 MUTE AUTO TUNED SPEAKER 2 VMAx NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
  • Page 8: Rear-Panel Connections

    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ™ ¢ § • ¡ £ ¶ ∞ NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. ¡...
  • Page 9 CD players or cassette decks. The power to these outlets remains on as long as the receiver itself is on. When the receiver is placed in the Standby mode, power to these outlets is removed.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Main Power On ∫ Main Power Off ç Source Selectors ∂ Preset Up/Down ≠ Transport Controls ƒ Disc Skip © Sleep Button ˙ Dimmer Button î Tuning ∆ Direct Button ˚ Numeric Keys ¬ Auto Preset µ...
  • Page 11 CD recorders. ƒ Disc Skip: These buttons do not have any func- tions when controlling the HK 3480, but they operate the Disc Skip functions of compatible Harman Kardon CD/DVD changers. © Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connections

    NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari- able audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted.
  • Page 13 They may use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Out Jack ‡ to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other com- patible equipment. External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired, an optional, external amplifier may be used in place of the HK 3480’s internal power amplifier.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Sleep control is activated will momentarily return the Information Display Û to full brightness for increased legibility without interrupting the Sleep function. To take advantage of Harman Kardon’s exclusive VMAx mode, Press the VMAx Button ^†. When the VMAx circuits are engaged, patented processing algorithms are used to create a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom”...
  • Page 15: Tape Recording

    If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interfer- ence that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor. If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center. OPERATION...
  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control

    CD device pages are factory-programmed to operate compatible Harman Kardon products. The Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 device pages are programmed at the factory to default to Harman Kardon DVD player control codes. The Tape Monitor/CDR device REMOTE BUTTON FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So, if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    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 and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 19 NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 20 ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Part No. CQX1A888Z...

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