ENGLISH HD 3700 CD/MP3 Player OWNER’S MANUAL Open/Close Play Pause Skip/Search Stop
Table of Contents Table2 of Contents Typographic Conventions 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 3 Introduction Table4 ofInformation Contents 4 Unpacking Introduction 5 Front Panel Controls Information 6 Rear Panel Connections Front7 Panel Controls Remote Control Functions Rear9Panel Connections Installation 10 Operation Remote Control Functions 10 InstallationLoading and Unloading Discs 10 Normal Play Operation 11 Display Dim Loading and Unloading Discs 11 Time Display PlayInfo 11Norma
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon HD3700 CD player. The HD3700 is an exceptionally well-engineered product that offers high performance and ease of use. Along with conventional CD audio discs, the HD3700 is also compatible with MP3 data from CDs and USB devices. Harman Kardon’s analog processing legacy has been expressed to its optimal level in the output stage of the HD 3700 with High Definition, Wide Bandwidth and Low Feedback circuitry in a pure Class A configuration, using only high grade components.
Information Important Safety Information Installation Location Unpacking Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HD3700 has been designed for use with AC 100–240V. 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. n To assure proper operation, and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface.
ENGLISH Front Panel Controls 2 Open/Close 23 24 Play Pause 25 Skip/Search 26 27 Stop 1 1 Power On/Off (Standby) 4 Pause 2 Open/Close 5 Skip/Search 3 Play 6 Stop 1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once to turn the CD player on, press it again to put the unit in the Standby mode. 2 Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc tray. 3 Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume playback after Pause has been pressed.
Rear Panel Connections REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OUT OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT COAXIAL L R CAUTION RISOUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE-NE PAS OUVRIR L ANALOG AUDIO OUT 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R 2 3 IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL AVIS Analog Audio Output 4 Remote Control 2 Coaxial Audio Output 5 AC Input 3 Optical Audio Output 2 Coaxial Audio Outputs: If your system includes an optional external digital-to-analog converter, or if you are using a receiver or other processor th
ENGLISH Remote Control Functions 2 1 3 4 Power Off 4 Numeric Controls 5 Info 6 Time 7 Check 8 Clear 11 Next 12 Search 13 Play and Pause 14 +10/-10 Buttons 15 Folder 16 Stop 11 17 Repeat 18 Program 15 19 Source 20 A-B 21 Random 10 19 3 Previous 8 9 16 17 Eject Display 7 14 2 9 6 13 Power On 10 5 12 1 18 20 21 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7
Remote Control Functions 1 Power On: Press this button to turn on the CD player. Note that in order for the Power On button to operate, AC power must be applied to the unit, and the Status Mode Indicator should glow. 10 Display Button: Press to turn the display light on or off on the front panel, or to adjust the brightness. 2 Eject Button: Press this button to eject a CD from the CD player.
To prevent possible damage to your speakers and other components in your audio system, it is important that ALL components, including the HD3700 and your receiver or preamp and amplifiers, are turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when installing any new component. Connecting the HD3700 to your audio system is simple.
Operation Loading and Unloading Discs To load a disc, first turn the unit on (if not so already) by pressing the Power Switch 1 on the front panel or the Power On button 1 on the remote, then press the Open/Close button 2 taking care to make certain that the space in front of the drawer is not obstructed. When the unit is turned off (to Standby), pressing the Play button 13 on the front or on the remote will automatically turn on the CD player and start playback.
While the disc is playing, the track being played will show as a number in the middle of the display. The elapsed time of the track being played will also appear in the display (see figure page 10). As a disc plays, the track numbers will change, and the time will be shown at the start of each new track. To momentarily pause, press the Pause button 13 . Note that a Pause indication will appear in the display to remind you that the disc is paused.
Operation Search Skip +10/–10 If you wish to quickly scan through a disc to locate a particular passage or track, press and hold the Search buttons. The Forward Search button ·· 12 plays the disc forward in high speed. Holding the buttons pressed will triple the search speed after 3 seconds. When the desired part of the disc is heard, release the Search button to resume normal play speed. To move from one track on the disc to another during play mode, press one of the Skip buttons.
The HD3700’s advanced programming capability enables you to select certain tracks, to preset the order in which these tracks play, and to clear specific programmed tracks after the program was made. Programmed Play Programmed play allows you to program up to 99 tracks into the HD3700’s memory. To begin programming the CD player, make sure that the unit is in Stop mode, then press the Program button 18 . PROG-01:001 will appear in the Information Display, replacing the track time.
Repeat Play Operation Repeat Play The HD3700’s programming system enables you to repeat either a single track, the entire disc (respectively all programmed tracks) or a specially programmed passage that you select. Repeat One Track Pressing once will show REPEAT OFF, pressing again will show REPEAT ONE. If the track is changed by pressing the Skip buttons 12 while the Repeat function is in use, the newly selected track will be played normally.
The HD3700 allows you to play an USB device as easily as a CD. The navigational steps and procedures are identical to those of the CD. Placing the USB device in the HD3700 To use the USB device, simply place it in the USB input located on the front right hand side of the HD3700. The Information Display will indicate READING. Selecting the USB Input for use In order to access the music or audio found on the USB device you must select it as the source.
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION No lights on Front Panel • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. Remote does not appear to operate • Power Switch turned off • Weak batteries • Blocked sensor • Turn on Power Switch. • Install fresh batteries, observing polarity indications. • Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor or connect a remote sensor to the Remote In jack on the rear panel.
Technical Specifications Digital/Analog Converter (DAC): 24-bit/192 kHz Cirrus Logic® WM8740 Frequency Response: 16 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 0.2 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.009% @ 1 kHz Dynamic Range: > 95 dB Signal-to-Noise: 105 dB Channel Separation: > 100 dB Line Output Level: 2.
