HK 3490 STEREO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL
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.
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. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 6 7 9 12 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 18 18 21 21 21 21 21 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 27 28 29 29 30 SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 Audio Connections Video Connections Antennas SPEAKER PLACEMENT INSTALLATION Step One – Connect the Speakers Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer Step Three – Connect the Antennas Step Four
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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. Mono mode may improve reception of weaker signals.
DSP Mode FM Mode Power Indicator Power Switch CD Source Selector Phono/The Bridge Source Selector Tape Source Selector Video Source Selectors 1 Speakers 2 Tuner Band Message Display Tuning Preset Stations Preset Scan Sleep Mute Treble Control Headphone Jack Bass Control Balance Control Volume Control Video 3 A/V Inputs 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
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.
AM Antenna Phono FM Antenna Subwoofer Trigger Outputs Subwoofer Outputs Tape/CDR Inputs CD Inputs Subwoofer Link Switches Video 1 A/V Inputs Tape/CDR Outputs Video 1 A/V Outputs Main-Amp Inputs Preamp Outputs Video 2/ DVD Inputs Video 3 A/V Inputs Speaker 2 Outputs Speaker 1 Outputs Video Monitor Output Remote IR Output Remote IR Input Reset Button Update Port AC Power Cord XM Antenna Jack The Bridge DMP Connector Switched AC Accessory Outlets Main Power Switch Digital Audio Input
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.
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. Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server.
IR Transmitter Lens Speaker 1 Power On Speaker 2 Power Off Source Selectors FM Mode Auto Preset DSP Mode Numeric Keys Direct Clear Memory Menu Navigation Preset Scan OK Disc Menu Mute Volume Controls Tuning Pause Play Fast Search Record Dimmer Repeat Preset Stations Selectors/Track Skip Stop Sleep A-B 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.
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.
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.
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. The HK 3490 uses two types of digital audio connections: coaxial and optical.
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.
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. Consult the manufacturer’s guide for the subwoofer for additional information.
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. For each audio-only source, such as a CD player, connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding inputs on the HK 3490.
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.
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. Consult the manual for your TV so that you understand how to select the correct video input.
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. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the HK 3490.
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.
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.
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. Press the AM, FM or XM Button on the remote.
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. Table 3 summarizes the controls available when The Bridge II unit is in use.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but there’s no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections No sound from any speaker; light around Power Switch is red • Amplifier is in Protection mode due to possible short • Amplifier is in Protection mode due to internal problems • Check speaker-wire
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.
APPENDIX Table A1 – Remote Control Device Types Source Input Remote Control Device Type Phono Operates HK 3490 only Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Video 2 Harman Kardon DVD player Video 3 Harman Kardon DVD player Tape/CDR Harman Kardon CD recorder CD Harman Kardon CD player AM/FM Operates HK 3490 only Table A2 – Subwoofer Trigger Output Operation Subwoofer Link Switch Status Switch Status Main Speaker Signal Status Speaker Pair Audio Signal Status Trigger Output Status Trigger Output Statu
APPENDIX Table A3 – Remote Control Function List Button Power On Power Off Speakers 1 Speakers 2 Phono CD Phono VID 1 VID 2 VID 3/VID Front Tape MON/CDR CD AM FM XM The Bridge Controls HK 3490 only DMC 1000 Control Codes DVD Player Control Codes DVD Player Control Codes CD Recorder Control Codes CD Player/Changer Control Codes Controls HK 3490 only Controls HK 3490 only Controls HK 3490 only Contols iPod/ Phone System Power On System Power Off Speakers 1 On/Off Speakers 2 On/Off Phono S
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