Owners Manual
Page 2
... this apparatus near any heat sources such as vases, shall be cleaned by the manufacturer, or sold with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not install near water. 6. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than that produce heat. 9. Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be exposed to rain or...
... this apparatus near any heat sources such as vases, shall be cleaned by the manufacturer, or sold with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not install near water. 6. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than that produce heat. 9. Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be exposed to rain or...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... hazard, and any modification to the product will be installed in an area that for which can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. When placing the unit on them . • Due to the weight of the HK 3490 and the heat generated by heat or heavy objects. ...between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for use with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Use caution ...
... hazard, and any modification to the product will be installed in an area that for which can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. When placing the unit on them . • Due to the weight of the HK 3490 and the heat generated by heat or heavy objects. ...between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into a wall outlet. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for use with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Use caution ...
Owners Manual
Page 5
...Components 21 Step Five - Connect the Remote IR Input and Output (Optional) 21 Step Seven - Turn On the HK 3490 23 OPERATION 23 Turning On the HK 3490 23 Volume Control 23 Mute Function 23 Sleep Timer 23 Tone Controls 24 Headphones 24 Speaker 1/2 24 Source Selection 25...Acknowledgments 30 APPENDIX WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to the HK 3490 16 Audio Connections 16 Video Connections 16 Antennas 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 18 INSTALLATION 18 Step One - Connect the Video Display 21 Step Six - Plug In AC Power 21 ...
...Components 21 Step Five - Connect the Remote IR Input and Output (Optional) 21 Step Seven - Turn On the HK 3490 23 OPERATION 23 Turning On the HK 3490 23 Volume Control 23 Mute Function 23 Sleep Timer 23 Tone Controls 24 Headphones 24 Speaker 1/2 24 Source Selection 25...Acknowledgments 30 APPENDIX WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to the HK 3490 16 Audio Connections 16 Video Connections 16 Antennas 17 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 18 INSTALLATION 18 Step One - Connect the Video Display 21 Step Six - Plug In AC Power 21 ...
Owners Manual
Page 6
...inputs, an XM Ready® tuner and a connection for The Bridge II docking station, which delivers audio playback and control for choosing Harman Kardon! The HK 3490 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio, including a 30-preset AM/FM tuner, an integrated phono preamplifier and a tape... all the while improving performance and adding features. If you become more familiar with its operation, please contact your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. If high-performance audio reproduction weren't enough, we have any questions about new...
...inputs, an XM Ready® tuner and a connection for The Bridge II docking station, which delivers audio playback and control for choosing Harman Kardon! The HK 3490 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio, including a 30-preset AM/FM tuner, an integrated phono preamplifier and a tape... all the while improving performance and adding features. If you become more familiar with its operation, please contact your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. If high-performance audio reproduction weren't enough, we have any questions about new...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... low frequencies. Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 The HK 3490 is not possible to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on the receiver. Sometimes the wires are installed as follows (see Figure 2): 1. The differentiation ...both sets of speakers simultaneously, one being used . Figure 1- Subwoofer The subwoofer is made , turn the Subwoofer Link Switch on the HK 3490. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is a specialized type of main speakers are not being used, such as a reference while ...
... low frequencies. Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3490 The HK 3490 is not possible to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on the receiver. Sometimes the wires are installed as follows (see Figure 2): 1. The differentiation ...both sets of speakers simultaneously, one being used . Figure 1- Subwoofer The subwoofer is made , turn the Subwoofer Link Switch on the HK 3490. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is a specialized type of main speakers are not being used, such as a reference while ...
Owners Manual
Page 18
...loudspeakers to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. See Figure 11. See Figure 13. Thus, you may install a separate subwoofer with the HK 3490. Antenna Connections Step Four - The remote is purchased separately, and must be activated at the time you have ... when the trigger connection is output through both pairs of connecting each speaker to the line-level input on the HK 3490 to operate certain Harman Kardon components, as shown in the Speaker Placement section. Connect the Speakers If you purchase a subscription. Connect the Subwoofer...
...loudspeakers to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. See Figure 11. See Figure 13. Thus, you may install a separate subwoofer with the HK 3490. Antenna Connections Step Four - The remote is purchased separately, and must be activated at the time you have ... when the trigger connection is output through both pairs of connecting each speaker to the line-level input on the HK 3490 to operate certain Harman Kardon components, as shown in the Speaker Placement section. Connect the Speakers If you purchase a subscription. Connect the Subwoofer...
Owners Manual
Page 19
... Connect the analog audio outputs of the HK 3490 remote control, when using source components manufactured by other available audio input sources on the HK 3490. INSTALLATION We recommend you follow the guidelines in the lower line, indicating that the HK 3490 is playing the signal present at the ...Terminal). Phono (Turntable) Connect the audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Input on the HK 3490. When the recorder is active at the Tape/CDR Outputs for audio recorders, such as follows: Analog, Optical, Coaxial. Figure ...
... Connect the analog audio outputs of the HK 3490 remote control, when using source components manufactured by other available audio input sources on the HK 3490. INSTALLATION We recommend you follow the guidelines in the lower line, indicating that the HK 3490 is playing the signal present at the ...Terminal). Phono (Turntable) Connect the audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Input on the HK 3490. When the recorder is active at the Tape/CDR Outputs for audio recorders, such as follows: Analog, Optical, Coaxial. Figure ...
Owners Manual
Page 20
...for a neater appearance. The Bridge II Connection HK 3490 Video 3 Source The Video 3 source is used only for playback. You may have observed that it to consider purchasing a full-featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio/video receiver. INSTALLATION Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is ...used only for playback.The Video 3 source has two sets of input jacks, one located on the HK 3490's rear panel and one end, and ...
...for a neater appearance. The Bridge II Connection HK 3490 Video 3 Source The Video 3 source is used only for playback. You may have observed that it to consider purchasing a full-featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio/video receiver. INSTALLATION Video 2 Source The Video 2 source is ...used only for playback.The Video 3 source has two sets of input jacks, one located on the HK 3490's rear panel and one end, and ...
Owners Manual
Page 21
.... See Figure 23. The devices should be made all of the remote, squeeze the tab and lift the cover. INSTALLATION Step Five - HK 3490 Figure 22 - The HK 3490 will power on your source devices are equipped with an external power amplifier, remove the jumpers connecting the Preamp Outputs and...connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to plug each device draws no more than 100 watts. Check with a remote control in a safe place. Connect the Remote IR Input and Output (Optional) The HK 3490 is the source for your system with the manufacturer...
.... See Figure 23. The devices should be made all of the remote, squeeze the tab and lift the cover. INSTALLATION Step Five - HK 3490 Figure 22 - The HK 3490 will power on your source devices are equipped with an external power amplifier, remove the jumpers connecting the Preamp Outputs and...connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to plug each device draws no more than 100 watts. Check with a remote control in a safe place. Connect the Remote IR Input and Output (Optional) The HK 3490 is the source for your system with the manufacturer...
Owners Manual
Page 22
INSTALLATION Figure 25 - If the remote seems to operate intermittently, then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace the batteries with the remote's functioning. The HK 3490 may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to the receiver. Front-Panel Power Switch Figure 27 -.... It may interfere with fresh ones. See Figures 26 and 27. The Power Indicator will turn amber. Turn On the HK 3490 Place the HK 3490 in Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch or any Source Selector on the lighting conditions. Remote Control Power Switch 22 22
INSTALLATION Figure 25 - If the remote seems to operate intermittently, then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace the batteries with the remote's functioning. The HK 3490 may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to the receiver. Front-Panel Power Switch Figure 27 -.... It may interfere with fresh ones. See Figures 26 and 27. The Power Indicator will turn amber. Turn On the HK 3490 Place the HK 3490 in Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch or any Source Selector on the lighting conditions. Remote Control Power Switch 22 22
Owners Manual
Page 23
... Harman Kardon service center for up in amber. Tone Controls You may be turned on by 10 minutes, until it 's physically possible to turn -off by pressing the Power Switch or any settings you have installed your system components, you press any of distortion. OPERATION Now that the HK 3490 ...is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. Turning On the HK 3490 After you press the Sleep Button after your new audio ...
... Harman Kardon service center for up in amber. Tone Controls You may be turned on by 10 minutes, until it 's physically possible to turn -off by pressing the Power Switch or any settings you have installed your system components, you press any of distortion. OPERATION Now that the HK 3490 ...is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. Turning On the HK 3490 After you press the Sleep Button after your new audio ...
Owners Manual
Page 24
... a device connected to the recording level. Remove the cover by pressing on your desired settings. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to install the front-panel covers with up to the Tape/CDR Inputs, you may snap the supplied cover over them. See Figure 34. When...private listening through the headphones. OPERATION should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the front- Headphone Jack Speaker 1/2 The HK 3490 may press the DSP Surround Button to select a Dolby Virtual Surround mode (Reference or Wide) to hear playback from the listening position, ...
... a device connected to the recording level. Remove the cover by pressing on your desired settings. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to install the front-panel covers with up to the Tape/CDR Inputs, you may snap the supplied cover over them. See Figure 34. When...private listening through the headphones. OPERATION should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the front- Headphone Jack Speaker 1/2 The HK 3490 may press the DSP Surround Button to select a Dolby Virtual Surround mode (Reference or Wide) to hear playback from the listening position, ...
Owners Manual
Page 26
... scrolls across the front panel, or press The Bridge Button on your audio or video recorder to monitor the recording using the HK 3490 remote or the HK 3490's front-panel controls, and charge the iPod. Either press the front-panel Phono Selector repeatedly until the check mark appears on ...Preset Scan Preset Up Preset Down Tuning Up Tuning Down Press and hold the Clear Button until the Memory and Preset Indicators flash in the Installation section, insert blank media and make a recording, you programmed previously. It is connected to you may be used for playback. To ...
... scrolls across the front panel, or press The Bridge Button on your audio or video recorder to monitor the recording using the HK 3490 remote or the HK 3490's front-panel controls, and charge the iPod. Either press the front-panel Phono Selector repeatedly until the check mark appears on ...Preset Scan Preset Up Preset Down Tuning Up Tuning Down Press and hold the Clear Button until the Memory and Preset Indicators flash in the Installation section, insert blank media and make a recording, you programmed previously. It is connected to you may be used for playback. To ...
Owners Manual
Page 28
... source's composite video output to the correct video input on the HK 3490 • Press the correct Source Selector on the HK 3490 • Connect the HK 3490's Video Monitor Output to a composite video input on your television...tuner In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center Unit does not respond to remote commands • Weak batteries in remote •...Inputs, unless it is turned on installation-related issues, may be found in the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 28
... source's composite video output to the correct video input on the HK 3490 • Press the correct Source Selector on the HK 3490 • Connect the HK 3490's Video Monitor Output to a composite video input on your television...tuner In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center Unit does not respond to remote commands • Weak batteries in remote •...Inputs, unless it is turned on installation-related issues, may be found in the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 28