HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 2 Harman Kardon HK3270 StereoReceiver Volume AUX AM FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE Mute Bass Min Max Treble Min Max Balance L R Owner’s Manual
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 3 Owner’s Manual HK3270 Stereo Receiver Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 4 Introduction 4 Congratulations! With the purchase of the Harman Kardon HK3270 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The HK3270 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of rock, jazz and popular music, and every nuance of classical selections. While sophisticated systems are hard at work within the HK3270 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 5 Safety Information 5 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.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 6 Safety Information 6 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 7 Front Panel Controls 7 Û Ú Ò HK 3270 Volume TUNED STEREO MONO SLEEP MEMO MHz MHz MIN PRESET T•MON PHONO T•2 CD AUX AM FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE Mute 1 Power Phones Bass Speakers 1 Treble Balance 2 2 Min 4 3 ) 5 ! 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 6 @ # Max 7 $ % ) Phono Button ! Tape
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 8 Front Panel Controls 8 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 surrounding the System Power Control 2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 9 Front Panel Controls 9 ( Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 15 for more information on tuner programming.) Ó FM Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator will illuminate in the Information Display Ú, and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 10 Rear Panel Connections 10 ¡ ™ AM LOOP SPEAKER 1 (8 Ohms) FM 75 Ω (120V, 60Hz) RIGHT AC 120V 60HZ LEFT GND £ ¢ ∞ PHONO CD AUX TAPE MON. TAPE 2 MAIN IN PRE OUT SUB OUT 400W IN L OUT R IN IN IN PLAY REC. OUT PLAY § ¶ •ª‚⁄ ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Phono Ground ¢ Remote IR In ∞ Remote IR Out § Phono Inputs ¶ CD Inputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 11 Rear Panel Connections 11 ª Tape Monitor Play/In: Connect these jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder. ‚ Tape Monitor Record/Out: Connect these jacks to the Rec/In jacks of an audio recorder. NOTE: When these jacks are connected to a three-head recorder or another device with off-head playback, it will be possible to monitor the source being recorded. ⁄ Tape 2 Play/In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of a second audio recorder.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 12 Remote Control Functions 12 ∫ å MAIN POWER ON OFF PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CD AUX AM FM ç DWN - TUNING - UP DWN - PRESET - UP ∂ / ≠ DISC SKIP FM MODE µ ƒ P. SCAN MUTE ¬ SLEEP © TUNING DIMMER MASTER VOL.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 13 Remote Control Functions 13 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. Note that in this condition, the unit is still connect to AC Power. ç Source Selectors: Press these buttons to select an input source for the HK3270.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 14 Installation and Connections 14 System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed, or when a change is made to the input source equipment.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 15 Installation and Connections 15 When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire should be connected to the like terminal on the HK3270 and speaker. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 16 Installation and Connections 16 Speaker Placement Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker For optimal listening enjoyment, and for soundfield reproduction that best re-creates the original recording, it is good practice to place the speakers so that they form a triangle with the speakers at the front of the room, and the preferred listening spot at the third point of the triangle. The distance between each speaker and the listener should be identical.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 17 Operation 17 Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the HK3270: • Install the two supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to observe the (+) and (–) polarity indicators shown in the bottom of the battery compartment.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 18 Operation 18 When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off. Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep button © until the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the Information Display shows the current source.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 19 Operation 19 Clearing Preset Stations 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 Preset Scan button * on the front panel or remote, or by entering the preset number directly, using the Numeric Keys P. When the preset station to be removed has been tuned, first press the Memory button T.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide 20 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. If the problem is... Make sure that the...
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 21 Technical Specifications 21 Audio Section FM Tuner 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.
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HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 24 Staple or clip original invoice here.
HK3270 "U" om (B) 2/5/99 10:40 AM Page 1 HK 3270 PHONO Power T•MON Phones CD Speakers 1 Printed in Korea T•2 2 Part #1111-HK3270OM YIAR-I3000-ZZA AU
