Harman Kardon HK3475 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon HK3475 Owner's Manual

Harman kardon hk3475: owners manual
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HK 3475
MUTE T-MON
AUTO
TUNED ST
MEMORY PRESET
SLEEP
VMAx

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  • Page 1 ® ® HK 3475 MUTE T-MON AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET SLEEP VMAx...
  • Page 2 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 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control Memory Backup Processor Reset Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications See trademark acknowledgements on page 20.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    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 3475 is among the world’s few stereo receivers to offer VMAx. ® VMAx is a proprietary...
  • Page 4 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 HK 3475 Main Power Switch System Power Control Power Indicator Headphone Jack Mute Speaker 1 Selector Speaker 2 Selector Phono Input Selector T-Mon (Tape Monitor) Input Selector Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the HK 3475. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the Power Indicator surrounding the System...
  • Page 6: Information Display

    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.
  • Page 7 MUTE T-MON VMAx Mode Indicator Preset Number/Sleep Timer Preset Indicator Sleep Indicator VMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the VMAx mode is in use. (See page 14 for a descrip- tion of the VMAx Mode.) Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use.
  • Page 8 Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. S P E A K E R 1 ( 8 O h m s ) RIGHT...
  • 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 turned off, or placed in the Standby mode, power to these outlets is removed.
  • Page 10 Main Power On Main Power Off Source Selectors Preset Up/Down Transport Controls Disc Skip Sleep Button Dimmer Button Tuning Direct Button Numeric Keys Auto Preset Secondary Control Cover Clear Button Memory Button Master Volume Preset Scan Button Mute Button FM Mode Button VMAx Selector Tuning Up/Down Learn Button...
  • Page 11 Disc Skip: These buttons do not have any func- tions when controlling the HK 3475, but they operate the Disc Skip functions of compatible Harman Kardon compact disc changers. Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the button selects...
  • Page 12: Installation/Connections

    NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable 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: Speaker Placement

    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 3475’s internal power amplifier.
  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Main Information Display indi- brightness for increased legibility without interrupting the Sleep function. To take advantage of Harman Kardon’s exclusive VMAx mode, Press the VMAx Button 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

    4. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct Button , and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the station’s frequency. The desired station will automatically be tuned. NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode Button until...
  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control

    Harman Kardon products. The Tape Monitor device page is programmed as a factory default to operate Harman Kardon cassette decks. The Tape 2 page defaults to Harman Kardon CD-R control codes. The CD page defaults to Harman Kardon CD REMOTE BUTTON FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 17 Programming the Remote Control Although the remote control is preprogrammed at the factory to operate compatible Harman Kardon CD recorders, players and changers, and cassette decks, you may program the remote with control codes that operate other devices. FUNCTION MAIN POWER ON...
  • Page 18: Learn Button

    Programming the Remote Buttons Step 1: Place the HK 3475 remote control and the remote control for the other device (e.g., compact disc player) so that their infrared transmitter win- dows face each other at a distance of about one- half inch.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. 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 20: 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, Power for the Digital Revolution and VMAx are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. ® FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87.5–108MHz...

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