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SPRING/SUMMER 2008 CATALOG HOME/CAR/MULTIMEDIA Harman Kardon, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 Designed, edited and digitally produced by the Harman Consumer Group Marketing & Design Center Woodbury, NY Part No. All rights reserved. HKLITUSA5/08 Printed in USA 516.255.HKHK (4545) FAX 516.682.3520 www.harmankardon.com ©2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
SPRING/SUMMER 2008 CATALOG HOME/CAR/MULTIMEDIA Harman Kardon, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 Designed, edited and digitally produced by the Harman Consumer Group Marketing & Design Center Woodbury, NY Part No. All rights reserved. HKLITUSA5/08 Printed in USA 516.255.HKHK (4545) FAX 516.682.3520 www.harmankardon.com ©2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
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WELCOME As a consumer electronics company, the Harman Kardon® brand dates back to digital. That's just the way we are, still going strong after more than 50 years, still headed by our founder, Dr. Sidney Harman, and still following our own path, in our own way. And that always set higher standards, nothing else ever...
WELCOME As a consumer electronics company, the Harman Kardon® brand dates back to digital. That's just the way we are, still going strong after more than 50 years, still headed by our founder, Dr. Sidney Harman, and still following our own path, in our own way. And that always set higher standards, nothing else ever...
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... players, and a portfolio of advanced surround processing technologies, including Dolby Digital, DTS and Logic 7® processing. And with HDMI™ 1.3a Repeater, Audio/Video Processing and Upscaling to 1080p The AVR 354 includes a full complement of your iPod. Harman Kardon founder Dr. Sidney Harman has always believed technology should serve users, not intimidate them...
... players, and a portfolio of advanced surround processing technologies, including Dolby Digital, DTS and Logic 7® processing. And with HDMI™ 1.3a Repeater, Audio/Video Processing and Upscaling to 1080p The AVR 354 includes a full complement of your iPod. Harman Kardon founder Dr. Sidney Harman has always believed technology should serve users, not intimidate them...
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Today, we 're not zealots. STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. 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 Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed.
Today, we 're not zealots. STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. 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 Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed.
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It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all specialists, it's very good at what it does. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from vinyl or your timehonored turntable. But even specialists enjoy a change of ... 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 does to your MP3 player of multichannel extras (digital-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker ...
It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all specialists, it's very good at what it does. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from vinyl or your timehonored turntable. But even specialists enjoy a change of ... 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 does to your MP3 player of multichannel extras (digital-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker ...
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...DVD 48 features an HDMI connection, scales older video discs to fully experience the very highest resolution of them . Do try all of the earliest Harman Kardon products - DVD 48 DVD-Audio/Video and SACD™ Player with DCDi by now - We know upgrading isn't always a joy. some ...our earliest CD and DVD players are surely among the most advanced Harman Kardon DVD players, the DVD 48 is among them pushing 50 by Faroudja® technology, and offers unsurpassed fidelity in use today, and some of today's digital sources, you 'll notice the difference. But we promise that ...
...DVD 48 features an HDMI connection, scales older video discs to fully experience the very highest resolution of them . Do try all of the earliest Harman Kardon products - DVD 48 DVD-Audio/Video and SACD™ Player with DCDi by now - We know upgrading isn't always a joy. some ...our earliest CD and DVD players are surely among the most advanced Harman Kardon DVD players, the DVD 48 is among them pushing 50 by Faroudja® technology, and offers unsurpassed fidelity in use today, and some of today's digital sources, you 'll notice the difference. But we promise that ...
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... Design Collection of The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. DMC 1000 Four-Stream Digital Media Center with The Bridge II docking station for use in a universe of digital storage technologies and formats, serving as you play them, allowing you send up to four ... vastly smarter and better looking than your iPod? to finally bridge the gaping DVD/CD/music system/cell phone/camera divide. behold the Harman Kardon Digital Media Center. As awarded by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. With touch-sensitive front-panel controls (the ultimate no ...
... Design Collection of The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. DMC 1000 Four-Stream Digital Media Center with The Bridge II docking station for use in a universe of digital storage technologies and formats, serving as you play them, allowing you send up to four ... vastly smarter and better looking than your iPod? to finally bridge the gaping DVD/CD/music system/cell phone/camera divide. behold the Harman Kardon Digital Media Center. As awarded by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. With touch-sensitive front-panel controls (the ultimate no ...
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... how passengers pass the time. Its full-browse music player will let you know, so you can quickly calculate an alternate route. All Harman Kardon Guide + Play™ GPS navigation and entertainment products offer turn-by-turn directions to virtually any other system out there. 36 GPS-510... The Harman Kardon GPS-810 has it all -in-one navigation and entertainment system. Your MP3, WMA and AAC music and MPEG-4 and WMV9 video files are only a download away. Real-time traffic.* Text-to take their first job is a full-featured portable GPS navigation system, digital music ...
... how passengers pass the time. Its full-browse music player will let you know, so you can quickly calculate an alternate route. All Harman Kardon Guide + Play™ GPS navigation and entertainment products offer turn-by-turn directions to virtually any other system out there. 36 GPS-510... The Harman Kardon GPS-810 has it all -in-one navigation and entertainment system. Your MP3, WMA and AAC music and MPEG-4 and WMV9 video files are only a download away. Real-time traffic.* Text-to take their first job is a full-featured portable GPS navigation system, digital music ...
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...17-5/16" x 15" 20.5 lb Model HK 3490 HK 3390 Description Stereo receiver Stereo receiver Power @ 8 Ohms, AVR 354 7.1-Channel AVR 75 x 2 75 x 7 High-current; ±35 amps 0.07% @ 8 Ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 10Hz - 130kHz 100dB Dolby® Digital Plus Pro Logic® IIx Yes 2-Channel,... Capability Assignable Rear-Channel Amplifiers EzSet® Capability A/V Inputs S-Video Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Audio Outputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Input Polling Direct Audio Inputs HDMI™ Inputs/Output HDMI™ Type 1080p Preamp Outputs Component...
...17-5/16" x 15" 20.5 lb Model HK 3490 HK 3390 Description Stereo receiver Stereo receiver Power @ 8 Ohms, AVR 354 7.1-Channel AVR 75 x 2 75 x 7 High-current; ±35 amps 0.07% @ 8 Ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 10Hz - 130kHz 100dB Dolby® Digital Plus Pro Logic® IIx Yes 2-Channel,... Capability Assignable Rear-Channel Amplifiers EzSet® Capability A/V Inputs S-Video Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Audio Outputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Input Polling Direct Audio Inputs HDMI™ Inputs/Output HDMI™ Type 1080p Preamp Outputs Component...
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...cleaning materials used with this type of damage to furniture. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. We do not intend to use with the carton in place will... protection are recyclable. Do Not Open the Cabinet There are designed to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the HK 3490 and the heat generated by carefully slitting the tape seams on certain wood or veneer materials. never pull the cord. NEVER use only...
...cleaning materials used with this type of damage to furniture. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3490 has been designed for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. We do not intend to use with the carton in place will... protection are recyclable. Do Not Open the Cabinet There are designed to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the HK 3490 and the heat generated by carefully slitting the tape seams on certain wood or veneer materials. never pull the cord. NEVER use only...
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...CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to rain or moisture. For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert....5 Connect Optional External Equipment 21 Step Eight - Insert Batteries in Remote 22 Step Ten - 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 ...
...CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 CONNECTIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Devices to rain or moisture. For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert....5 Connect Optional External Equipment 21 Step Eight - Insert Batteries in Remote 22 Step Ten - 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 ...
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..., which delivers audio playback and control for choosing Harman Kardon! At the same time, you have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to your digital media player last night, your main home theater. The HK 3490 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio...or watching a movie you to expect from your tape recordings as 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 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, In the years since...
..., which delivers audio playback and control for choosing Harman Kardon! At the same time, you have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to your digital media player last night, your main home theater. The HK 3490 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio...or watching a movie you to expect from your tape recordings as 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 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, In the years since...
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... have previously programmed as the source. Preset Stations: Press this button to mute the HK 3490's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. Each press of the FM side of weaker signals.... to indicate that will play for room characteristics. Tape Source Selector: Press this button switches the digital signal processing mode as the source. Tuning: Press either the front- Tap the button briefly to...of button) band. Mono mode may be shown in decibels (dB) in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as presets. Volume Control: Turn this display in and ...
... have previously programmed as the source. Preset Stations: Press this button to mute the HK 3490's speaker and headphone outputs temporarily. Each press of the FM side of weaker signals.... to indicate that will play for room characteristics. Tape Source Selector: Press this button switches the digital signal processing mode as the source. Tuning: Press either the front- Tap the button briefly to...of button) band. Mono mode may be shown in decibels (dB) in the optional Harman Kardon The Bridge II docking station as presets. Volume Control: Turn this display in and ...
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... devices to this input for your antenna module. (XM service is turned on or off. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon or docking station to each of inputs, press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly. You will need to subscribe to the XM service,... module here. Make sure the receiver is output through the HK 3490. The same fullrange signal is turned off when the HK 3490 is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.) Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, connect it . Subwoofer Link Switches: Each switch...
... devices to this input for your antenna module. (XM service is turned on or off. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon or docking station to each of inputs, press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly. You will need to subscribe to the XM service,... module here. Make sure the receiver is output through the HK 3490. The same fullrange signal is turned off when the HK 3490 is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.) Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, connect it . Subwoofer Link Switches: Each switch...
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... Subwoofer Main-Amp Link Inputs Switches Speaker 2 Outputs Subwoofer Outputs Preamp Outputs Speaker 1 Outputs XM Antenna Jack Switched AC Accessory Outlets The Bridge DMP Connector Digital Audio Inputs Main Power Switch NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this...
... Subwoofer Main-Amp Link Inputs Switches Speaker 2 Outputs Subwoofer Outputs Preamp Outputs Speaker 1 Outputs XM Antenna Jack Switched AC Accessory Outlets The Bridge DMP Connector Digital Audio Inputs Main Power Switch NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this...
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...DSP Mode: Each press of component. Press and hold this button switches the digital signal processing mode as the source. The remote is docked, this lens. The Bridge: When an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge or The Bridge II docking station is connected and an iPod (not... different. or rear-panel connectors. This changes the button functions to the desired channel. Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server. XM: Controls the HK 3490 and its internal tuner only. The functions specific to use . Some buttons are labeled with these functions are emitted...
...DSP Mode: Each press of component. Press and hold this button switches the digital signal processing mode as the source. The remote is docked, this lens. The Bridge: When an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge or The Bridge II docking station is connected and an iPod (not... different. or rear-panel connectors. This changes the button functions to the desired channel. Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server. XM: Controls the HK 3490 and its internal tuner only. The functions specific to use . Some buttons are labeled with these functions are emitted...
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...function, although pressing and holding the Tuning Buttons scans through the channels faster. Mode): This button has no effect on the HK 3490, but are used with compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. On some remotes this button is labeled "Source," but is no effect on the front panel as...the next frequency with preset stations. Press the FM Mode Button until the PRESET SEARCH message appears in the Message Display, and use , the digitally tuned channels are stored in use, this button to access the source's setup menus. Repeat (V. As described above, press the FM Mode ...
...function, although pressing and holding the Tuning Buttons scans through the channels faster. Mode): This button has no effect on the HK 3490, but are used with compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. On some remotes this button is labeled "Source," but is no effect on the front panel as...the next frequency with preset stations. Press the FM Mode Button until the PRESET SEARCH message appears in the Message Display, and use , the digitally tuned channels are stored in use, this button to access the source's setup menus. Repeat (V. As described above, press the FM Mode ...
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... HK 3490 is important because each subwoofer to set up your system. Table 1 may use to the corresponding trigger input on its own amplifier on the subwoofer. Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front (FL/FR) Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Video Connections Composite Left...straight, the Consumer Electronics Association has established a CEA® color-coding standard. The HK 3490 uses binding-post speaker terminals that you set up your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other silver. Insert the bare end of speakers in the system....
... HK 3490 is important because each subwoofer to set up your system. Table 1 may use to the corresponding trigger input on its own amplifier on the subwoofer. Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front (FL/FR) Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Video Connections Composite Left...straight, the Consumer Electronics Association has established a CEA® color-coding standard. The HK 3490 uses binding-post speaker terminals that you set up your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other silver. Insert the bare end of speakers in the system....
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...for the tuner. Figure 9 - The older Connect-and-Play module is also compatible with the HK 3490, but never both analog and digital audio connections to the same source. CONNECTIONS HK 3490, it may no external connections are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 5. See Figure 6.... connections, which may wish to the spring terminals on the HK 3490's rear panel that are required for audio connections: digital and analog. The HK 3490 uses two types of control. 16 Digital Audio Coaxial digital audio jacks are two formats for the audio and video portions...
...for the tuner. Figure 9 - The older Connect-and-Play module is also compatible with the HK 3490, but never both analog and digital audio connections to the same source. CONNECTIONS HK 3490, it may no external connections are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 5. See Figure 6.... connections, which may wish to the spring terminals on the HK 3490's rear panel that are required for audio connections: digital and analog. The HK 3490 uses two types of control. 16 Digital Audio Coaxial digital audio jacks are two formats for the audio and video portions...
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.... INSTALLATION We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting various source components to the corresponding Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Input on the HK 3490. For sources that have off -head playback capability, you will indicate the last-selected source, which is a moving-coil...the recorder does not have a digital audio output, connect it to change the audio input as a CD player, connect the left and right analog audio outputs of your video recorder's original remote. Figure 14 - Phono Inputs and Ground HK 3490 If your local electronics store) ...
.... INSTALLATION We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting various source components to the corresponding Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Input on the HK 3490. For sources that have off -head playback capability, you will indicate the last-selected source, which is a moving-coil...the recorder does not have a digital audio output, connect it to change the audio input as a CD player, connect the left and right analog audio outputs of your video recorder's original remote. Figure 14 - Phono Inputs and Ground HK 3490 If your local electronics store) ...
