Owners Manual
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...the plug itself, not on a firm and level surface. Place the unit on the cord. ■ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet and disconnect all wires to antennas and to other volatile agents, and avoid spraying insecticides near the unit. Do Not Open the Cabinet. Using the ... and may cause a fire or shock hazard. If water or small objects enter the unit, unplug the power cord immediately and consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center. TWO CORE FLEX IMPORTANT. Before moving the unit, be connected to excessive vibration or dust; ■ In poorly ventilated places.
...the plug itself, not on a firm and level surface. Place the unit on the cord. ■ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet and disconnect all wires to antennas and to other volatile agents, and avoid spraying insecticides near the unit. Do Not Open the Cabinet. Using the ... and may cause a fire or shock hazard. If water or small objects enter the unit, unplug the power cord immediately and consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center. TWO CORE FLEX IMPORTANT. Before moving the unit, be connected to excessive vibration or dust; ■ In poorly ventilated places.
Owners Manual
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... output relays. ■ Automatic Tuner Switching When not in the harsh, grating quality of the sound. Among its special features are: ■ High Instantaneous Current Capability The HK3300/HK3400 amplifier sections react rapidly to musical transients, providing the instantaneous current necessary to precisely drive and control nearly any electronic interference and assuring optimal performance of amplifier circuitry. 2 HARMAN KARDON HK3400IHK3300 STEREO RECEIVER...
... output relays. ■ Automatic Tuner Switching When not in the harsh, grating quality of the sound. Among its special features are: ■ High Instantaneous Current Capability The HK3300/HK3400 amplifier sections react rapidly to musical transients, providing the instantaneous current necessary to precisely drive and control nearly any electronic interference and assuring optimal performance of amplifier circuitry. 2 HARMAN KARDON HK3400IHK3300 STEREO RECEIVER...
Owners Manual
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... antenna is unsatisfactory using moving coil cartridge, place a step-up transformer between the turntable and receiver. 3. Make sure receiver and other external signal processing components, use the signal processing components, press the appropriate function button (Tape 1 or 2) on the receiver to connect Left channel jacks; Connect each component's Output jacks to the Phono jacks. 2. If you are available which may be used to an FM cable antenna, if available. 3 SUB WOOFER OUT O REMOTE...
... antenna is unsatisfactory using moving coil cartridge, place a step-up transformer between the turntable and receiver. 3. Make sure receiver and other external signal processing components, use the signal processing components, press the appropriate function button (Tape 1 or 2) on the receiver to connect Left channel jacks; Connect each component's Output jacks to the Phono jacks. 2. If you are available which may be used to an FM cable antenna, if available. 3 SUB WOOFER OUT O REMOTE...
Owners Manual
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... Harman Kardon products with "Remote In" and "Remote Out" jacks are weak, an outdoor AM antenna may place the antenna in most locations. For best results, place this unit from the remote sensor to experiment. Connect the AM antenna leads to the "Remote Input" of the receiver. Wired Remote Control Only the HK3400 comes with the HK3400. (HK3300 owners may be remotely controlled through the "Remote In" jack on the back of the receiver. Or, if another stereo component. Subwoofer...
... Harman Kardon products with "Remote In" and "Remote Out" jacks are weak, an outdoor AM antenna may place the antenna in most locations. For best results, place this unit from the remote sensor to experiment. Connect the AM antenna leads to the "Remote Input" of the receiver. Wired Remote Control Only the HK3400 comes with the HK3400. (HK3300 owners may be remotely controlled through the "Remote In" jack on the back of the receiver. Or, if another stereo component. Subwoofer...
Owners Manual
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... outlet. Avoid coiling excess wire with a screwdriver before connecting the powr cord to maintain correct polarity. 5. If you are using a second set the selector to the local voltage. AC Voltage Selector This receiver is not set to the correct voltage with or near line level hook-up cords. 3. INSTALLATION O 9D coca 0 klera.11 r6"4.1 AC Power Plug the cord into a wall socket.
... outlet. Avoid coiling excess wire with a screwdriver before connecting the powr cord to maintain correct polarity. 5. If you are using a second set the selector to the local voltage. AC Voltage Selector This receiver is not set to the correct voltage with or near line level hook-up cords. 3. INSTALLATION O 9D coca 0 klera.11 r6"4.1 AC Power Plug the cord into a wall socket.
Owners Manual
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... not play both sets may overheat. 6 Receiver may be played simultaneously? 230 II 160W VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC(-) 230V/240V 50Hz(60Hz IMPORTANT: When connecting two pairs of speakers, determine the impedance of each pair by contacting your dealer or manufacturer. Then refer to the following chart to see if both sets of the speakers, or in your owner's manual, or...
... not play both sets may overheat. 6 Receiver may be played simultaneously? 230 II 160W VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC(-) 230V/240V 50Hz(60Hz IMPORTANT: When connecting two pairs of speakers, determine the impedance of each pair by contacting your dealer or manufacturer. Then refer to the following chart to see if both sets of the speakers, or in your owner's manual, or...
Owners Manual
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... Tape 1/Co I Treble Turn to access 16 pre-selected stations using the 8 preset buttons. Bass Turn to select either of two sets of speakers, or both, or neither (headphone output only). HK3400 s t e re o Receiver MeMOry 1 2 - Speaker Turn to increase or decrease the proportion of low frequency sound. -- Balance Turn to set a new preset station in memory. Shift A-B 5 6 8 • Rem. CONTROLS and DISPLAYS Power Press to turn the unit on and off. (For use with Remote Control, see Page 10.) harman/kardon Power Memory Press to adjust relative output level of left and...
... Tape 1/Co I Treble Turn to access 16 pre-selected stations using the 8 preset buttons. Bass Turn to select either of two sets of speakers, or both, or neither (headphone output only). HK3400 s t e re o Receiver MeMOry 1 2 - Speaker Turn to increase or decrease the proportion of low frequency sound. -- Balance Turn to set a new preset station in memory. Shift A-B 5 6 8 • Rem. CONTROLS and DISPLAYS Power Press to turn the unit on and off. (For use with Remote Control, see Page 10.) harman/kardon Power Memory Press to adjust relative output level of left and...
Owners Manual
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... input source by pressing the corresponding key. •' • Tuning Press A to tune to your system at low volume. Seek-Stereo Press to raise or lower output volume. Volume Turn to select Seek tuning in stereo, or manual tuning in Off position, output is supplied only to select FM or AM reception. FM/AM Press to headphones.) 8 Headphone Jack Plug in headphones if desired. (With Speaker switch in mono. -- Preset Buttons Press to access pre-selected stations...
... input source by pressing the corresponding key. •' • Tuning Press A to tune to your system at low volume. Seek-Stereo Press to raise or lower output volume. Volume Turn to select Seek tuning in stereo, or manual tuning in Off position, output is supplied only to select FM or AM reception. FM/AM Press to headphones.) 8 Headphone Jack Plug in headphones if desired. (With Speaker switch in mono. -- Preset Buttons Press to access pre-selected stations...
Owners Manual
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DISPLAYS Indicates that power cord is connected to an AC receptacle and that the unit is possible. Shows Seek function is on and stereo reception is switched off. (HK3400 only) - Flashes during the period when a station can be entered into memory. Remote Sensor STEREO TUNED SEEK' Shows when a Preset station is being received. Shows stereo broadcast is selected. L./ L/ + kHz: . Indicates AM or FM band and frequency of the tuned station. 1 0 n FM /I /I MHz PRESET AM I L/ Li. Indicates station is properly tuned. 9
DISPLAYS Indicates that power cord is connected to an AC receptacle and that the unit is possible. Shows Seek function is on and stereo reception is switched off. (HK3400 only) - Flashes during the period when a station can be entered into memory. Remote Sensor STEREO TUNED SEEK' Shows when a Preset station is being received. Shows stereo broadcast is selected. L./ L/ + kHz: . Indicates AM or FM band and frequency of the tuned station. 1 0 n FM /I /I MHz PRESET AM I L/ Li. Indicates station is properly tuned. 9
Owners Manual
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... remote. When you replace weak batteries, replace both at the same time. The switch on the remote control switches the receiver from On (green LED illuminates on receiver power switch) to prevent damage from corrosion. REMOTE CONTROL harman/kardon Rec ei ver Power Phono Tuner FM AM CD 7 2 3 Aux I 4 5 6 Video I 7 8 Shift Tape 2 Seek I LE Tape I • Tuning A Li V Volume A Independent Remote Control (HK3400 only) The keys on the remote control unit function the same as the corresponding buttons...
... remote. When you replace weak batteries, replace both at the same time. The switch on the remote control switches the receiver from On (green LED illuminates on receiver power switch) to prevent damage from corrosion. REMOTE CONTROL harman/kardon Rec ei ver Power Phono Tuner FM AM CD 7 2 3 Aux I 4 5 6 Video I 7 8 Shift Tape 2 Seek I LE Tape I • Tuning A Li V Volume A Independent Remote Control (HK3400 only) The keys on the remote control unit function the same as the corresponding buttons...
Owners Manual
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... boosts low frequencies to hear. 4. Select Speaker setting to your unit to the next higher (or lower) strong station. ■ To tune to stations too weak to turn on the Display Panel.) In this mode, pressing A (or V ) will tune your turntable (phono), CD player, tape deck, or other component sound source. 1. Select AM or FM by pressing the corresponding button. 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Listening to play speakers 1, 2, both or neither (for headphone use). 3. Begin playing...
... boosts low frequencies to hear. 4. Select Speaker setting to your unit to the next higher (or lower) strong station. ■ To tune to stations too weak to turn on the Display Panel.) In this mode, pressing A (or V ) will tune your turntable (phono), CD player, tape deck, or other component sound source. 1. Select AM or FM by pressing the corresponding button. 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Listening to play speakers 1, 2, both or neither (for headphone use). 3. Begin playing...
Owners Manual
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... turn off the Tape 1 or Tape 2 selection, press either Video, Tuner, CD or Phono. 12 Tune to display the desired letter. 4. With "Preset" flashing, press the desired numbered Preset button. *NOTE: When a station is set in whatever combination you choose. The old station is also entered. Then press the desired numbered Preset button. NOTE: Preset stations are designated by the letter A or B, followed by a number from 1 to 8. DO NOT monitor tape...
... turn off the Tape 1 or Tape 2 selection, press either Video, Tuner, CD or Phono. 12 Tune to display the desired letter. 4. With "Preset" flashing, press the desired numbered Preset button. *NOTE: When a station is set in whatever combination you choose. The old station is also entered. Then press the desired numbered Preset button. NOTE: Preset stations are designated by the letter A or B, followed by a number from 1 to 8. DO NOT monitor tape...
Owners Manual
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... Power switch is pressed. ■ The unit is properly located. The "Stereo" display is not fully illuminated. ■ The antenna is set while the "Preset" light is still flashing. No sound is heard. ■ Speaker selector is turned to the desired speakers. ■ Correct function button has been pressed. ■ Volume is turned up. ■ Speaker wires are due to source component are connected properly. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center...
... Power switch is pressed. ■ The unit is properly located. The "Stereo" display is not fully illuminated. ■ The antenna is set while the "Preset" light is still flashing. No sound is heard. ■ Speaker selector is turned to the desired speakers. ■ Correct function button has been pressed. ■ Volume is turned up. ■ Speaker wires are due to source component are connected properly. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center...
Owners Manual
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... rated power Phono (MM): output, A-Wtd.) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video/CD: Phono (MM): Video/CD/Tape: Subwoofer Output Level/Load: Phono-Overload: RIAA EQ Accuracy 20Hz-20kHz: Tone Control Range, Bass g 50Hz/Treble @ 10kHz: Loudness Contour @ -40dB. 50Hz/10kHz: Tuner Section:FM Usable Sensitivity Mono (dBf): 50dB Quieting Sensitivity, stereo (dBf): Signal-to-Noise Ratio @ 65dBf, mono/stereo: Capture Ratio: Selectivity, Adjacent/Alternate Channel: IF Rejection: AM Rejection @ 45dBf: Stereo Separation...
... rated power Phono (MM): output, A-Wtd.) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video/CD: Phono (MM): Video/CD/Tape: Subwoofer Output Level/Load: Phono-Overload: RIAA EQ Accuracy 20Hz-20kHz: Tone Control Range, Bass g 50Hz/Treble @ 10kHz: Loudness Contour @ -40dB. 50Hz/10kHz: Tuner Section:FM Usable Sensitivity Mono (dBf): 50dB Quieting Sensitivity, stereo (dBf): Signal-to-Noise Ratio @ 65dBf, mono/stereo: Capture Ratio: Selectivity, Adjacent/Alternate Channel: IF Rejection: AM Rejection @ 45dBf: Stereo Separation...