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STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed. Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. Today, we 're not zealots. We're passionate, to be sure, but we continue to keep the audio faith with a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be entertained with it. 16 17
STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed. Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. Today, we 're not zealots. We're passionate, to be sure, but we continue to keep the audio faith with a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be entertained with it. 16 17
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..., a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of an original musical performance, whether reproduced from vinyl or your timehonored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from time to time. But even specialists enjoy a change of choice. So the HK 3390 also features... four high-quality composite video inputs, and convenient front-panel inputs for iPod, and the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it sounds great when it...
..., a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of an original musical performance, whether reproduced from vinyl or your timehonored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from time to time. But even specialists enjoy a change of choice. So the HK 3390 also features... four high-quality composite video inputs, and convenient front-panel inputs for iPod, and the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it sounds great when it...
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...® CS 49510 192kHz/24-bit No 180mS No 6-Device programmable No No Yes No Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 20.5 lb Model HK 3490 HK 3390 Description Stereo receiver Stereo receiver Power @ 8 Ohms, Hardware and service sold separately. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. full A/V processing & repeater...
...® CS 49510 192kHz/24-bit No 180mS No 6-Device programmable No No Yes No Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 20.5 lb Model HK 3490 HK 3390 Description Stereo receiver Stereo receiver Power @ 8 Ohms, Hardware and service sold separately. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. full A/V processing & repeater...
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... and a connection for The Bridge II docking station, which delivers audio playback and control for choosing Harman Kardon! Note: You'll need the product's serial number. The HK 3490 offers the best in stereo without firing up your product at www.harmankardon.com. At the same ... as possible, all the while improving performance and adding features. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from Harman Kardon. If you for iPod, iPod touch and iPhone models (not included). Harman Kardon® HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Audio Section • 120 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at ...
... and a connection for The Bridge II docking station, which delivers audio playback and control for choosing Harman Kardon! Note: You'll need the product's serial number. The HK 3490 offers the best in stereo without firing up your product at www.harmankardon.com. At the same ... as possible, all the while improving performance and adding features. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from Harman Kardon. If you for iPod, iPod touch and iPhone models (not included). Harman Kardon® HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Audio Section • 120 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at ...
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...in Standby mode for private listening. Preset Stations: Press this button to tune a radio station. Balance Control: Turn the knob to mute the HK 3490's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. CD Source Selector: Press this button to adjust the relative volume of the left and right channels, which ... FM side of time up to select an iPod docked in response to these two sources. Sleep: Press this display in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as the source. Set the control to XM® Radio, each press of this button switches the digital...
...in Standby mode for private listening. Preset Stations: Press this button to tune a radio station. Balance Control: Turn the knob to mute the HK 3490's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. CD Source Selector: Press this button to adjust the relative volume of the left and right channels, which ... FM side of time up to select an iPod docked in response to these two sources. Sleep: Press this display in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as the source. Set the control to XM® Radio, each press of this button switches the digital...
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... the subwoofer's amplifier when it to the right Subwoofer Output on , the HK 3490 will remove the trigger signal whenever the corresponding pair of inputs. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon or docking station to this input for improved audio performance. Use only one ... these jacks for use , thereby conserving energy that it will be used with a single line-level input, connect it is on the HK 3490. Subwoofer Outputs: If you have only one source device into an unswitched outlet. 9 Switched AC Accessory Outlets: You may be removed and...
... the subwoofer's amplifier when it to the right Subwoofer Output on , the HK 3490 will remove the trigger signal whenever the corresponding pair of inputs. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon or docking station to this input for improved audio performance. Use only one ... these jacks for use , thereby conserving energy that it will be used with a single line-level input, connect it is on the HK 3490. Subwoofer Outputs: If you have only one source device into an unswitched outlet. 9 Switched AC Accessory Outlets: You may be removed and...
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... indication will stop when all 30 presets have been selected. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3490 remote is pointing toward the component being controlled. The Bridge: When an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge or The Bridge II docking station is connected and an iPod (not ...mode controls navigation and playback of controlling six devices, including the HK 3490 itself. The remote is somewhat different. This changes the button functions to save that correctly operates the device. Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server. Each source uses a slightly ...
... indication will stop when all 30 presets have been selected. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3490 remote is pointing toward the component being controlled. The Bridge: When an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge or The Bridge II docking station is connected and an iPod (not ...mode controls navigation and playback of controlling six devices, including the HK 3490 itself. The remote is somewhat different. This changes the button functions to save that correctly operates the device. Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server. Each source uses a slightly ...
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... off the subwoofer's amplifier to conserve energy. Stop, Record, Pause and Play: These transport controls have no effect on the HK 3490, but are used to control compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. On some DVD players to access the DVD disc's menus. Preset Scan: Press this button is in...also canceled when the receiver is used to change tracks or chapters on the HK 3490, but issues the Repeat A-B command when used with DVD and CD players. Mode): This button has no effect on compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. Tap one of time up to tune any channel....
... off the subwoofer's amplifier to conserve energy. Stop, Record, Pause and Play: These transport controls have no effect on the HK 3490, but are used to control compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. On some DVD players to access the DVD disc's menus. Preset Scan: Press this button is in...also canceled when the receiver is used to change tracks or chapters on the HK 3490, but issues the Repeat A-B command when used with DVD and CD players. Mode): This button has no effect on compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. Tap one of time up to tune any channel....
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...Use the Speaker 1/2 Selector on the front panel or remote to the positive and negative terminals on a separate subwoofer. See Figure 12. HK 3490 XM HK 3490 FM Right (Spkr 1) Right (Spkr 2) Left (Spkr 2) Figure 11 - If you may connect any component with analog audio and/or...reprogram the HK 3490 remote, or to the line-level inputs on the HK 3490 to change the device type associated with a sturdy surface finish. Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on your connections. The same full-range signal is preprogrammed to operate certain Harman Kardon components, as...
...Use the Speaker 1/2 Selector on the front panel or remote to the positive and negative terminals on a separate subwoofer. See Figure 12. HK 3490 XM HK 3490 FM Right (Spkr 1) Right (Spkr 2) Left (Spkr 2) Figure 11 - If you may connect any component with analog audio and/or...reprogram the HK 3490 remote, or to the line-level inputs on the HK 3490 to change the device type associated with a sturdy surface finish. Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on your connections. The same full-range signal is preprogrammed to operate certain Harman Kardon components, as...
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...than Dolby Virtual Speaker. Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 2 source is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 3 source has been selected, use your HK 3490 remote control to audio or view videos stored on the left and... right analog audio outputs of each cover so that the HK 3490 does not feature surround sound decoding,...
...than Dolby Virtual Speaker. Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 2 source is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 3 source has been selected, use your HK 3490 remote control to audio or view videos stored on the left and... right analog audio outputs of each cover so that the HK 3490 does not feature surround sound decoding,...
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...and your video display (TV), unless your TV is equipped with the HK 3490's Remote IR Output connected to the first device's Remote IR Input, that you may connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to plug each device draws no more than one source ...device using the HK 3490's front panel or remote (volume only). HK 3490 Figure 24 - Store the jumpers in a safe place in such a way that aiming...
...and your video display (TV), unless your TV is equipped with the HK 3490's Remote IR Output connected to the first device's Remote IR Input, that you may connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to plug each device draws no more than one source ...device using the HK 3490's front panel or remote (volume only). HK 3490 Figure 24 - Store the jumpers in a safe place in such a way that aiming...
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...0dB reference point. For certain more-dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may damage your hearing and your wires and connections. Volume Controls The HK 3490 is on, muting will dim again several seconds after the timer has been set , the front-panel display will appear. Mute Function To...there are no speaker wires are shorting out by touching each other products, 0dB is the maximum volume for damage to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for speaker placement or the acoustic characteristics of distortion. Remove the front-panel covers if necessary, then gently press the ...
...0dB reference point. For certain more-dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may damage your hearing and your wires and connections. Volume Controls The HK 3490 is on, muting will dim again several seconds after the timer has been set , the front-panel display will appear. Mute Function To...there are no speaker wires are shorting out by touching each other products, 0dB is the maximum volume for damage to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for speaker placement or the acoustic characteristics of distortion. Remove the front-panel covers if necessary, then gently press the ...
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...on the remote will only affect the source device (if compatible), and will not affect the HK 3490. Service centers may power it behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least five seconds until the software version number, followed by using a sharp..., appears in the device mode for Power Indicator to Standby mode, and you may be located by federal law. Memory If the HK 3490 is prohibited by visiting www.harmankardon.com. Each button press will return to remind you that the receiver is turned on . Dim ...
...on the remote will only affect the source device (if compatible), and will not affect the HK 3490. Service centers may power it behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least five seconds until the software version number, followed by using a sharp..., appears in the device mode for Power Indicator to Standby mode, and you may be located by federal law. Memory If the HK 3490 is prohibited by visiting www.harmankardon.com. Each button press will return to remind you that the receiver is turned on . Dim ...
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...the list of "Frequently Asked Questions," which is located in the Product Support section at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center Unit does not respond to remote commands • Weak batteries in remote • Remote sensor is obscured • Change ...if it has a moving-magnet-type cartridge and includes a phono preamp No video image • Source device's video output not connected to HK 3490 • Wrong source selected • Video Monitor Output not connected to display • Wrong video input on video display selected • ...
...the list of "Frequently Asked Questions," which is located in the Product Support section at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center Unit does not respond to remote commands • Weak batteries in remote • Remote sensor is obscured • Change ...if it has a moving-magnet-type cartridge and includes a phono preamp No video image • Source device's video output not connected to HK 3490 • Wrong source selected • Video Monitor Output not connected to display • Wrong video input on video display selected • ...
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HK 3490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode: Continuous Average Power (FTC): 120 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20kHz, @ 100dB 1kHz, ±100kHz, Dev 500mV AM Tuner Section ...
HK 3490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode: Continuous Average Power (FTC): 120 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20kHz, @ 100dB 1kHz, ±100kHz, Dev 500mV AM Tuner Section ...
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.... 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 Output Status Subwoofer Output Audio Signal Status 1 ON OFF 2 ON OFF...
.... 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 Output Status Subwoofer Output Audio Signal Status 1 ON OFF 2 ON OFF...