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HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 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.
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HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Please register your product at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. WWW.HARMANKARDON.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Power Indicator: This LED has two modes. When power is turned off, the LED is amber to indicate that the receiver is plugged in and ready to be turned on. When the receiver is turned on, the LED turns white. Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, or Power Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for FM Mode: This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes when an FM station is tuned.
CD Source Selector Video Source Selectors 1 Speakers 2 Tape Source Selector Tuning Preset Scan Message Display Preset Stations Tuner Band Headphone Jack Bass Control Sleep Treble Control Balance Control Mute Video 3 A/V Inputs Volume Control 3:37 PM Phono/The Bridge Source Selector Power Switch DSP Mode 4/22/08 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section a
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. NOTE: The Video 3 source has inputs on both the front and rear panels of the HK 3490, and you may connect different devices to each set of inputs.
Preamp Outputs Main-Amp Inputs Speaker 1 Outputs Speaker 2 Outputs Video 3 A/V Inputs Remote IR Input XM Antenna Jack Reset Button The Bridge DMP Connector Update Port Remote IR Output Digital Audio Inputs Switched AC Accessory Outlets Main Power Switch AC Power Cord NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 11 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.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3490 remote is capable of controlling six devices, including the HK 3490 itself. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to operate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, first press its Selector Button. This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes. Phono: Controls only the HK 3490 when a turntable is in use.
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HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS to select a numbered location (1 through 8) within the bank. Press the Memory Button to complete the process and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation. Menu: This button has no effect on the HK 3490, but is used with some source devices to access the source’s setup menus. Navigation (⁄/ ¤/ ‹ / › ) and OK Buttons: When XM Radio is in use, the ‹ / › Buttons may be used to change the channel category or the lettered bank of presets.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 15 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® color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 16 CONNECTIONS HK 3490, it also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM module. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals offer improved quality, free of distortion and with greater detail and presence.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up your speakers in their correct locations in the room. See Figure 10. Optimally, the front left and right speakers are placed the same distance from each other as from the listening position, or about 60 degrees apart, and angled toward the listener. The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 18 INSTALLATION You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the HK 3490, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections. muting, when headphones are being used, or when the speakers are turned off using the Speaker 1/2 Switch. See Figure 12.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 19 INSTALLATION We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting various source components to the HK 3490. However, due to the limitations in the design of the HK 3490 remote control, when using source components manufactured by other brands, use the device’s original remote control to operate it.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is used only for playback. Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 2 source is selected, we recommend that you connect a DVD player to the Video 2 Inputs. You may have observed that the HK 3490 does not feature surround sound decoding, other than Dolby Virtual Speaker.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 21 INSTALLATION Step Five – Connect the Video Display Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see note below Figure 18). To view video or images played by your source devices, connect the Video Monitor Output of the HK 3490 to a Composite Video Input on your television or video display. See Figure 21.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 22 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. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 23 OPERATION Now that you have installed your system components, you are ready to begin enjoying your new audio system. Turning On the HK 3490 in use and the Subwoofer Link Switch is on, muting will turn off the subwoofer’s amplifier to conserve energy. The MUTE message will flash in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the HK 3490 will also end muting.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 24 OPERATION should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the left and right speakers, unless the artist has mixed the recording in a way that pans sounds to one side or the other. If your speakers are not placed the same distance from the listening position, or if your room has other unusual characteristics, gently press the Balance Control knob until it unlatches and pops out.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 25 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. Using the Tuner (AM, FM and XM Modes) The HK 3490’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of two ways (see Figure 37): 1. Press the front-panel AM or FM Button. The front-panel FM Button toggles between the FM and XM bands. 2.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 26 OPERATION 5. Press the Memory Button on the remote to complete the process and let the HK 3490 return to normal operation. To delete an XM Radio preset, tune to the preset station and press the Clear Button. To delete all XM Radio presets in all banks, press and hold the Clear Button until the ALL DELETED message appears. Table 2 may be helpful to you as a reference while using the XM Radio tuner.
HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 27 OPERATION NOTE: Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law. Dim Function Some people find the front-panel messages distracting and would prefer to dim them or turn them off altogether. To dim the display, press the Dim Button on the front panel or remote.
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HKP1696-3490.qxd 4/22/08 3:37 PM Page 29 HK 3490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode: Continuous Average Power (FTC): 120 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 150 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz @ <0.
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