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HK3490 STEREO RECEIVER SERVICE MANUAL CONTENTS ESD WARNING……………………………….2 DISASSEMBLY…...…………………………..27 LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…..3 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW…………..…….…..30 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST……………31 PACKAGING…………………………….……5 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT……………….…32 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS………..…..…..6 BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………..33 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…8 PCB DRAWINGS……………………………34 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS……….11 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST………..….……40 CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION………..14...
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HK3490 Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components.
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HK3490 Before returning the unit to the user, perform the following safety checks : 1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that leads are not pinched or that hardware is not lodged between the chassis and other metal parts in the unit.
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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.
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HK3490 HK 3490 visit www.harmankardon.com...
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Buttons on a turntable connected to the Phono Inputs as the source. Press it again the remote may be used to tune any channel. to select an iPod docked in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II ‹ › • Preset Search: The Buttons on the remote may be used to docking station as the source.
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HK3490 FM Mode DSP Mode Power CD Source Tuner Volume Power Tape Source Indicator Selector Band Sleep Mute Control Switch Selector Message Display Phono/The Bridge Video Source 1 Speakers 2 Tuning Treble Preset Headphone Video 3 Source Selector Selectors...
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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 The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon energy that would otherwise be used to maintain the subwoofer’s amplifier docking station to this input for use with in Standby mode.
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HK3490 Video 2/ Video 1 Video Remote Monitor Inputs Inputs Output Output Tape/CDR Reset Phono AM Antenna Inputs Button Video 1 Video 3 Remote Update AC Power Tape/CDR FM Antenna Inputs Outputs Outputs Inputs Input Port Cord Subwoofer Subwoofer...
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HK3490 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS CD and Tape Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape 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.
HK 3490 itself. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to operate device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. Each time you wish to DVD, CD or the tuner. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the use the codes for any component, first press its Selector Button.
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HK3490 IR Transmitter Lens Speaker 1 Power On Speaker 2 Power Off Source Selectors Auto Preset FM Mode DSP Mode Numeric Keys Direct Clear Memory Menu Navigation Preset Scan Disc Menu Mute Volume Tuning Controls Pause Preset Stations Play...
This button has no effect on the HK 3490, but is used with Stop, Record, Pause and Play: some source devices to access the source’s setup menus. These transport controls have no effect on the receiver, but are used to control compatible Harman Kardon Navigation ‹ ›...
HK3490 CONNECTIONS 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. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association has established a CEA ®...
HK3490 CONNECTIONS HK 3490, it also counts as a source, even though no external Video Connections connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and Although some sources only produce an audio signal (e.g., CD player, the XM module.
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If both pairs of main speaker outputs are in use in different locations, you may install a separate subwoofer with each speaker The remote is preprogrammed to operate certain Harman Kardon pair. If you have only one subwoofer with a single line-level input, connect components, as shown in Table A1.
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HK3490 INSTALLATION We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting Tape various source components to the HK 3490. However, due to the The Tape source is used for audio recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc limitations in the design of the HK 3490 remote control, when using or cassette deck.
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Inputs. Do not connect any video output on the television set to any Video Input on the receiver. See Step Five for information on Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD connecting the receiver’s Video Monitor Outputs to the television.
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IR receiver, such Step Eight – Plug In AC Power as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack. If any of your source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each Input, use a 1/8"...
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HK3490 INSTALLATION Figure 25 – Remote Battery Compartment When using the remote, point the lens toward the front panel of the HK 3490. Make sure 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.
HK 3490 and try to turn it on again, reached, which disables the sleep timer. See Figures 30 and 31. 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.
HK3490 OPERATION should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the left Switch is on, the trigger signal will be deactivated, turning off the and right speakers, unless the artist has mixed the recording in a way subwoofer amplifier and conserving energy when the subwoofer is that pans sounds to one side or the other.
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HK3490 OPERATION • 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 is not possible to view video while listening to an audio-only source.
HK3490 OPERATION 5. Press the Memory Button on the remote to complete the process In normal operation, information from the iPod will appear in the HK 3490’s and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation. Message Display. While a track is playing, its title will scroll once on the...
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 If the HK 3490 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will retain user settings indefinitely.
Power Switch is red due to possible short speaker ends • Amplifier is in Protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote •...
HK3490 HK3490 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1 TOP-CABINET (21) REMOVAL 1. Remove 13 screws (S1) and then remove the Top-cabinet. 2 FRONT PANEL ASS’Y REMOVAL 1. Remove the Top-cabinet, referring to the previous step 1. 2. Disconnect the lead wire (BN22-11P) on the Potentiometer PCB (43-4) from connector (CN22) on the Input PCB (45).
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HK3490 5. Remove the Volume PCB (43-5), referring to the previous step 5. 6. Remove the POWER LED PCB (43-2), referring to the previous step 6. 7. Remove the Front input video PCB (43-6), referring to the previous step 7.
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HK3490 HK3490 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB, FRONT Capacitors C802 CCBS1H102KBT CAP , CERAMIC(1000PF/50V) 1000PF 50V C803 CCBS1H102KBT CAP , CERAMIC(1000PF/50V) 1000PF 50V C804 CCBS1H102KBT CAP , CERAMIC(1000PF/50V) 1000PF 50V C806 CCEA1AH471T CAP , ELECT...
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HK3490 Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB, FRONT C997 HCQI1H473JZT CAP , MYLAR 0.047UF 50V J C998 HCQI1H473JZT CAP , MYLAR 0.047UF 50V J C999 HCQI1H473JZT CAP , MYLAR 0.047UF 50V J Semiconductors D854 CVDZJ8.2BT DIODE , ZENER ZJ8.2B 1/2W D855 CVDZJ8.2BT...
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HK3490 Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB, FRONT R901 CRD20TJ104T RES , CARBON 100K OHM 1/5W J R902 CRD20TJ104T RES , CARBON 100K OHM 1/5W J R903 CRD20TJ105T RES , CARBON 1M OHM 1/5W J R904 CRD20TJ223T RES , CARBON...
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CTWS3+10GR SCREW SCREW CB87 CWC4C4A19B220B CABLE , CARD(19P, 220MM,1.25MM) CARD CABLE CGX1A338MBC63 CAP , VOLUME CAP , VOLUME CGX1A390C66V SHEET , AL FRONT HK3490 SHEET CKC6B145S60 CABINET , TOP CABINET CMH1A214 HOLDER , VOLUME CMZ1A127 FILTER , FIP FILTER CTB3+6FFZR...
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HK3490 Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB, MAIN C241 CCEA1HH0R1T CAP , ELECT 0.1UF 50V C301 CCEA1HH100T CAP , ELECT 10UF 50V C302 CCEA1HH100T CAP , ELECT 10UF 50V C303 CCKT1H471KB CAP , CERAMIC 470PF 50V K C304 CCKT1H471KB...
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HK3490 Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB, MAIN D119 CVDZJ27BT DIODE , ZENER ZJ27B 1/2W D124 CVD1N4003SRT DIODE , RECT 1N4003 D125 CVD1N4003SRT DIODE , RECT 1N4003 D126 CVDZJ6.2BT DIODE , ZENER ZJ6.2B 1/2W D127 CVD1SS133MT DIODE 1SS133 D132...
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HK3490 T5CD2 1.4 Pin Names and Functions Table 1-1 Pin Names and Functions(1/3) Input Functions Name Number Output P00-P07 Port 0: I/O port that allows I/O to be selected at the level AD0-AD7 Address data (Lower): 0 to 7 address/data bus...
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HK3490 1.4 Pin Names and Functions T5CD2 Table 1-1 Pin Names and Functions(2/3) Input Functions Name Number Output P60-67 Port 6: I/O port AN8-AN15 Analog input: Pin used to input to AD converter Port 70: I/O port TA0IN 8-bit timer 0 input: Timer A0 Input...
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HK3490 T5CD2 Table 1-1 Pin Names and Functions(3/3) Input Functions Name Number Output Port 95: I/O port SCLK1 Serial Clock I/O 1 CTS1 Serial Data Send Enable 1 (Clear to Send) Port 96: I/O port Low-frequency oscillator connection pin...
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HK3490 CS48500 Data Sheet Differentiating from the legacy Cirrus multi-standard, multi- FEATURES channel decoders, this new CS48500 family is still based on the same high-performance 32-bit fixed point DSP Digital Cost-effective, High-performance 32-bit DSP Signal Processor core but instead is equipped with much less —...
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HK3490 Features • Low-voltage and Standard-voltage Operation – 2.7 (V = 2.7V to 5.5V) – 1.8 (V = 1.8V to 5.5V) • Internally Organized 128 x 8 (1K), 256 x 8 (2K), 512 x 8 (4K), 1024 x 8 (8K) or 2048 x 8 (16K) •...
HK3490 Absolute Maximum Ratings *NOTICE: Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Operating Temperature........–55°C to +125°C Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent dam- age to the device. This is a stress rating only and Storage Temperature ........–65°C to +150°C functional operation of the device at these or any...
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HK3490 AT24C01A/02/04/08A/16A Pin Description SERIAL CLOCK (SCL): The SCL input is used to positive edge clock data into each EEPROM device and negative edge clock data out of each device. SERIAL DATA (SDA): The SDA pin is bidirectional for serial data transfer. This pin is open-drain driven and may be wire-ORed with any number of other open-drain or open- collector devices.
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HK3490 AK4589 2/8-Channel Audio CODEC with DIR GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AK4589 is a single chip CODEC that includes two channels of ADC and eight channels of DAC. The ADC outputs 24bit data and the DAC accepts up to 24bit input data. The ADC has the Enhanced Dual Bit architecture with wide dynamic range.
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HK3490 ASAHI KASEI [AK4589] DIR/DIT Part • AES3, IEC60958, S/PDIF, EIAJ CP1201 Compatible • Low jitter Analog PLL • PLL Lock Range : 32kHz to 192kHz • Clock Source: PLL or X'tal • 8-channel Receiver input • 2-channel Transmission output (Through output or DIT) •...
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HK3490 PVSS PVDD X'tal Clock Oscillato r 8 to 3 Recovery Clock MCKO1 Generator Input MCKO2 Selector LRCK2 DAIF A udio BICK2 Decode r SDTO2 DAUX2 A VDD A VSS DVDD Error & CCLK Q-subcode DVSS A C-3/MPEG µP I/F...
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HK3490 ASAHI KASEI [AK4589] Compatibility with AK4588 Functions AK4588 AK4589 DAC output Single end Differentianl DAC S/(N+D) 90dB 94dB DAC S/N 106dB 114dB DAC Output voltage Typ 3.0Vpp Typ ±2.7Vpp DAC AOUT AOUT=0.6xVREFH AOUT=0.54xVREFH Load Resistance 5k ohm 2k ohm Frequency Response 80kHz +0/-0.6...
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HK3490 ASAHI KASEI [AK4589] PIN/FUNCTION Pin Name Function INT1 Interrupt 1 Pin Block-Start Output Pin for Receiver Input BOUT “H” during first 40 flames. TVDD Output Buffer Power Supply Pin, 2.7V∼5.25V DVDD Digital Power Supply Pin, 4.75V∼5.25V DVSS Digital Ground Pin...
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HK3490 ASAHI KASEI [AK4589] Pin Name Function Power-Down Mode Pin When “L”, the AK4589 is powered-down, all digital output pins go “L”, all registers are reset. When CAD1/0 pins are changed, the AK4589 should be reset by PDN pin.
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HK3490 ASAHI KASEI [AK4589] Pin Name Function AVDD Analog Power Supply Pin, 4.75V∼5.25V Analog Ground Pin, 0V AVSS Receiver Channel 0 Pin (Internal biased pin. Internally biased at PVDD/2) No Connect pin No internal bonding. This pin should be connected to PVSS.
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HK3490 AK4384 106dB 192kHz 24-Bit 2ch ∆Σ DAC GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AK4384 offers the perfect mix for cost and performance based audio systems. Using AKM's multi bit architecture for its modulator the AK4384 delivers a wide dynamic range while preserving linearity for improved THD+N performance.
HK3490 KIA1117S/F00~ SEMICONDUCTOR KIA1117S/F50 TECHNICAL DATA BIPOLAR LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LOW DROP FIXED AND ADJUSTABLE POSITIVE VOLTAGE REGULATOR The KIA1117S/F is a Low Drop Voltage Regulator able to provide up to 1A of output current, available even in adjustable version (Vref=1.25V)
HK3490 Rev.3.2 ULTRA-SMALL PACKAGE HIGH-PRECISION S-808xxC Series VOLTAGE DETECTOR The S-808xxC series is a series of high-precision voltage detectors developed using CMOS process. The detection voltage is fixed internally with an accuracy of ±2.0%. Two output forms, Nch open-drain and CMOS output, are available. Ultra-low current consumption and miniature package lineup can meet demand from the portable device applications.
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HK3490 ULTRA-SMALL PACKAGE HIGH-PRECISION VOLTAGE DETECTOR Rev.3.2 S-808xxC Series Pin Configurations Table 7 SC-82AB Top view Pin No. Pin name Pin description Voltage detection output pin Voltage input pin No connection GND pin *1. The NC pin is electrically open.
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HK3490 K T C 3 2 0 3 K I A 7 8 1 2 K I A 7 9 0 8 K I A 7 8 0 8...