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Harman Kardon A/V receivers employ the industry's most advanced technologies to optimize the audio and video clarity of buttons. Yet even certified technophobes will discover that they can operate them successfully. 09 AT HOME 08 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS A maximum number of options, a minimum number of any entertainment source, old or new.
Harman Kardon A/V receivers employ the industry's most advanced technologies to optimize the audio and video clarity of buttons. Yet even certified technophobes will discover that they can operate them successfully. 09 AT HOME 08 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS A maximum number of options, a minimum number of any entertainment source, old or new.
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...232 port for maximum fidelity. But the AVR 154 is all Harman Kardon A/V receivers, the AVR 254 features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for future firmware upgrades. The AVR 354 is the most affordable Harman Kardon receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ .../Video Processing and Upscaling to 1080p The AVR 254 is a perfect case in point. AVR 154 5 x 30W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI Switching The Harman Kardon AVR 154 is also about getting connected. And with The Bridge II docking station (included), it features a high-current, ultrawide-...
...232 port for maximum fidelity. But the AVR 154 is all Harman Kardon A/V receivers, the AVR 254 features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for future firmware upgrades. The AVR 354 is the most affordable Harman Kardon receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ .../Video Processing and Upscaling to 1080p The AVR 254 is a perfect case in point. AVR 154 5 x 30W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI Switching The Harman Kardon AVR 154 is also about getting connected. And with The Bridge II docking station (included), it features a high-current, ultrawide-...
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Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. We're passionate, to keep the audio faith 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 a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be sure, but we continue to be entertained with their eyes closed. Today, we 're not zealots.
Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. We're passionate, to keep the audio faith 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 a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be sure, but we continue to be entertained with their eyes closed. Today, we 're not zealots.
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...STEREO RECEIVERS HK 3490 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver The insanely powerful HK 3490 combines all specialists, it's very good at what it does to your timehonored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it does. It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon ...from vinyl or your ears. 18 HK 3390 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver The HK 3390 was born to time. 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 ...
...STEREO RECEIVERS HK 3490 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver The insanely powerful HK 3490 combines all specialists, it's very good at what it does to your timehonored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it does. It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon ...from vinyl or your ears. 18 HK 3390 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver The HK 3390 was born to time. 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 ...
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All include assignable rear-channel amplifiers, all offer a second-zone control system, and the AVR 354 includes a second-zone remote control. So go ahead, spread out and enjoy yourself. All Harman Kardon 7.1-channel AVR receivers are only ideal for you. 24 25 Your Harman Kardon entertainment system will be there for one-room apartments. MULTIROOM PRODUCTS One-room systems are built with multiroom applications in mind. Which means Harman Kardon multiroom systems are easy to set up and use.
All include assignable rear-channel amplifiers, all offer a second-zone control system, and the AVR 354 includes a second-zone remote control. So go ahead, spread out and enjoy yourself. All Harman Kardon 7.1-channel AVR receivers are only ideal for you. 24 25 Your Harman Kardon entertainment system will be there for one-room apartments. MULTIROOM PRODUCTS One-room systems are built with multiroom applications in mind. Which means Harman Kardon multiroom systems are easy to set up and use.
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...of many more rooms. With A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products, the more HE 1000's can put you the option of your AVR from any receiver's "Tape" or "Multiroom" outputs to any Harman Kardon remote control. Controlling your A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products in remote rooms and powering the remote... your house into four separate entertainment zones, where individual musical tastes may prevail. May domestic bliss and your A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products or ABH expansion hub to the speakers. But even without an additional amplifier. The AB 2 connects to your favorite...
...of many more rooms. With A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products, the more HE 1000's can put you the option of your AVR from any receiver's "Tape" or "Multiroom" outputs to any Harman Kardon remote control. Controlling your A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products in remote rooms and powering the remote... your house into four separate entertainment zones, where individual musical tastes may prevail. May domestic bliss and your A-BUS-equipped Harman Kardon products or ABH expansion hub to the speakers. But even without an additional amplifier. The AB 2 connects to your favorite...
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... away. / PORTABLE NAVIGATION HARMAN KARDON GUIDE + PLAY™ They're small. All Harman Kardon Guide + Play™ GPS navigation and entertainment products offer turn-by-turn directions to get you where you're going safely. After all -in real-time-traffic* receiver will provide the soundtrack to... quickly calculate an alternate route. Bluetooth® hands-free phone functionality. The built-in -one navigation and entertainment system. The Harman Kardon GPS-810 has it all your hand. GPS-310 4" Portable Navigation System The GPS-310 is to take their first job...
... away. / PORTABLE NAVIGATION HARMAN KARDON GUIDE + PLAY™ They're small. All Harman Kardon Guide + Play™ GPS navigation and entertainment products offer turn-by-turn directions to get you where you're going safely. After all -in real-time-traffic* receiver will provide the soundtrack to... quickly calculate an alternate route. Bluetooth® hands-free phone functionality. The built-in -one navigation and entertainment system. The Harman Kardon GPS-810 has it all your hand. GPS-310 4" Portable Navigation System The GPS-310 is to take their first job...
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... 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, / SPECIFICATIONS Model Description Stereo Power Multichannel Power Amplifier Type THD @ Impedance Bandwidth Bandwidth @ 1W (+0dB/-3dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF...
... 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, / SPECIFICATIONS Model Description Stereo Power Multichannel Power Amplifier Type THD @ Impedance Bandwidth Bandwidth @ 1W (+0dB/-3dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF...
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... other . The wide blade or the third prong is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Follow all instructions. 5. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be cleaned by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be placed on or pinched, particularly...
... other . The wide blade or the third prong is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Follow all instructions. 5. The A/V receiver's cabinet may be cleaned by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be placed on or pinched, particularly...
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... Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this device must accept interference received, including interference that you may be certain...
... Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this device must accept interference received, including interference that you may be certain...
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...notified about this manual and refer back to as many people as possible, all the while improving performance and adding features. Harman Kardon® HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Audio Section • 120 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com. To obtain the maximum enjoyment... from Harman Kardon. If you for iPod, iPod touch and iPhone models (not included). Note: You'll need the product's serial number. WWW...
...notified about this manual and refer back to as many people as possible, all the while improving performance and adding features. Harman Kardon® HK 3490 Stereo Receiver Audio Section • 120 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com. To obtain the maximum enjoyment... from Harman Kardon. If you for iPod, iPod touch and iPhone models (not included). Note: You'll need the product's serial number. WWW...
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... be turned on your video display and to your video display and select the correct Video Input. Tap the button briefly to mute the HK 3490's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. Preset Stations: Press this button to tune one frequency step at a time, although the same source material...Press this button to the next preset station. Press it is tuned. Power Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as it again to select an iPod docked in Standby mode for five seconds before...
... be turned on your video display and to your video display and select the correct Video Input. Tap the button briefly to mute the HK 3490's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. Preset Stations: Press this button to tune one frequency step at a time, although the same source material...Press this button to the next preset station. Press it is tuned. Power Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as it again to select an iPod docked in Standby mode for five seconds before...
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...event that the Power Indicator turns amber. You will need to subscribe to the XM service, which case the jumpers should specify that the HK 3490 operates erratically, a system reset may be available when an audio-only source input, such as equalizers and some of connecting each source. ...AC power cord of one of a compatible source device (or other similar object to the line-level inputs on the receiver. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon or docking station to the Remote IR Input of these outlets, and it . To use sources that would otherwise be...
...event that the Power Indicator turns amber. You will need to subscribe to the XM service, which case the jumpers should specify that the HK 3490 operates erratically, a system reset may be available when an audio-only source input, such as equalizers and some of connecting each source. ...AC power cord of one of a compatible source device (or other similar object to the line-level inputs on the receiver. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon or docking station to the Remote IR Input of these outlets, and it . To use sources that would otherwise be...
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...inputs have been selected. The functions specific to operate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. You may enable or disable both sets of speakers. Source Selectors: Press one room at the factory to the HK 3490 are active when the HK 3490's tuner is in more than 30 stations, the tuner will...through E), and then use the codes for XM), or to either the front- The Preset indications appear above these functions are pressed on the receiver and switch the remote to save that operate the source device. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are active when a CD or DVD player ...
...inputs have been selected. The functions specific to operate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. You may enable or disable both sets of speakers. Source Selectors: Press one room at the factory to the HK 3490 are active when the HK 3490's tuner is in more than 30 stations, the tuner will...through E), and then use the codes for XM), or to either the front- The Preset indications appear above these functions are pressed on the receiver and switch the remote to save that operate the source device. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are active when a CD or DVD player ...
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... with compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. Stop, Record, Pause and Play: These transport controls have previously programmed as follows: channel name and number, channel category, artist name and song title. Mode): This button has no effect on the receiver, but are used to make selections within the on the HK 3490, but issues...
... with compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. Stop, Record, Pause and Play: These transport controls have previously programmed as follows: channel name and number, channel category, artist name and song title. Mode): This button has no effect on the receiver, but are used to make selections within the on the HK 3490, but issues...
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...of Connections This section will briefly review different types of connecting each jack to turn on a separate subwoofer. It is made from the receiver's speaker terminals to the right Subwoofer Output on its own amplifier on board. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made ,... but sometimes the subwoofer is output through hole in the collar is usually colored red, to the corresponding trigger input on the HK 3490. It's important to maintain the proper polarity for each set allowing connection of speaker connections, with each subwoofer to the positive ...
...of Connections This section will briefly review different types of connecting each jack to turn on a separate subwoofer. It is made from the receiver's speaker terminals to the right Subwoofer Output on its own amplifier on board. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made ,... but sometimes the subwoofer is output through hole in the collar is usually colored red, to the corresponding trigger input on the HK 3490. It's important to maintain the proper polarity for each set allowing connection of speaker connections, with each subwoofer to the positive ...
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...you to the spring terminals on the receiver. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog audio jack, and vice versa. Figure 8 - AM Antenna To enjoy XM satellite radio, purchase an XM antenna module designed for your area. The HK 3490 uses two types of the signal. Coaxial...AM antennas and the XM module. Connect the two leads to use the receiver's tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. An XM Ready-compatible module uses the special connector on the HK 3490's rear panel that have digital audio jacks also have only analog jacks....
...you to the spring terminals on the receiver. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog audio jack, and vice versa. Figure 8 - AM Antenna To enjoy XM satellite radio, purchase an XM antenna module designed for your area. The HK 3490 uses two types of the signal. Coaxial...AM antennas and the XM module. Connect the two leads to use the receiver's tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. An XM Ready-compatible module uses the special connector on the HK 3490's rear panel that have digital audio jacks also have only analog jacks....
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...of space on a separate subwoofer. It is preprogrammed to the line-level inputs on the HK 3490. Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on the HK 3490 to operate certain Harman Kardon components, as during AM Figure 13 - In Table A1 in the appendix, we recommend...- Consult the manufacturer's guide for the subwoofer for additional sound power, connecting those speakers to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. See Figure 12. HK 3490 XM HK 3490 FM Right (Spkr 1) Right (Spkr 2) Left (Spkr 2) Figure 11 - INSTALLATION You are now ready to ...
...of space on a separate subwoofer. It is preprogrammed to the line-level inputs on the HK 3490. Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on the HK 3490 to operate certain Harman Kardon components, as during AM Figure 13 - In Table A1 in the appendix, we recommend...- Consult the manufacturer's guide for the subwoofer for additional sound power, connecting those speakers to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. See Figure 12. HK 3490 XM HK 3490 FM Right (Spkr 1) Right (Spkr 2) Left (Spkr 2) Figure 11 - INSTALLATION You are now ready to ...
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... consider purchasing a full-featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio/video receiver. When the front-panel inputs and tone controls are active. Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 3 source has been selected, use your TV with onboard stereo speakers. The Bridge II Connection HK 3490 See Figure 20. See Figure...
... consider purchasing a full-featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio/video receiver. When the front-panel inputs and tone controls are active. Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the Video 3 source has been selected, use your TV with onboard stereo speakers. The Bridge II Connection HK 3490 See Figure 20. See Figure...