While sophisticated systems are hard at work within the HK3270 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make the HK3270 easy to use.
Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK3270 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.
Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during ship- ment 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.
HK 3270 PHONO T•MON Power Phones Speakers 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Speaker 1 Button 6 Speaker 2 Button 7 Bass Control 8 Treble Control 9 Balance Control Front Panel Controls Û...
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1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the HK3270. When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur- rounding the System Power Control 2.
Ò Volume/Mute Indicator: This indicator will glow green when the HK3270 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.
⁄ Tape 2 Play/In Tape 2 Record/Out ‹ Main In › Preamp Out ¢ Remote IR In: If the HK3270’s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
Rec/In jacks of a second audio recorder. ‹ Main In: These jacks are the input to the HK3270’s power amplifier. Unless an external power amplifier is used, the jumper pins should remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks ›.
å Main Power On: When the HK3270 is in the Standby mode, as indicated by the Power Indicator 3 glowing amber, press this button to turn the HK3270 on. ∫ Main Power Off: When the HK3270 is turned on, press this button to place it in the Standby mode.
Record/In jacks on the recorder to jacks ‚ Tape Monitor Out the HK3270. When the tape deck con- nected to these jacks is a three-head unit or has off-head playback, it will be possi- ble to monitor the output of the source being recorded.
“black” wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire should be con- nected to the like terminal on the HK3270 and speaker. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical.
Be certain to observe the (+) and (–) polarity indica- tors shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. • When using the HK3270 for the first time, it is necessary to press the Main button...
Display to full brightness for increased legibility without interrupting the Sleep function. Tuner Operation The HK3270’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.
Unwanted preset stations may be erased from the unit’s memory to make it easier to tune only those stations you want. To remove a preset station from the HK3270’s tuner memory, first tune to the station using the button Preset Scan...
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.
Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz @ < 0.08% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 95 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz @ < 0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)