Harman-Kardon HK 3380 User Manual

HK 3380

STEREO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.

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3 Introduction 3 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display

8 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 14 Operation 14 Basic Operation 14 Source Selection 14 Tuner Operation 15 Tape Recording 15 Memory Backup 15 Processor Reset 16 Using the Remote Control 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Technical Specifications

See trademark acknowledgements on page 18.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control å – (letter in a circle) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 3

Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon

With the purchase of the Harman Kardon®HK 3380, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.The HK 3380 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of rock, jazz and popular music,and every nuance of classical selections.

With composite video switching,the HK 3380 is more versatile than any stereo receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon. Connect a television,VCR,DVD player or video-game console to any of the three rearpanel inputs or to the front-panel input for high-quality stereo playback of video sources in any room where additional home theater speakers are not available.

While sophisticated systems are hard at work within the HK 3380 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple.Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make the HK 3380 easy to use.

To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual.This will ensure that connections to speakers,source playback units and other external devices are made properly.In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the HK 3380 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your dealer, your best local source of information.

Description and Features

The HK 3380 is a full-featured stereo receiver, with seven audio inputs,four video inputs and an FM stereo/FM/AM tuner with capabilities that provide for the utmost flexibility.A high-quality phono input is available so that you may continue to enjoy your existing record collection as well as the latest CD recordings.

The HK 3380’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver fifty years ago.With state-of-the-art features and timehonored circuit designs,the HK 3380 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

For Canadian model

Modèle pour les Canadien

■ Harman Kardon®-designed high-current, ultra- wide-bandwidth amplifier

■ Four video inputs and a recording output

■ Front-panel audio/video inputs

■ Phono input section

■ Speaker 1/speaker 2 outputs for high-quality

sound in two locations

■ Pre-out/main-in jacks for use with external amplifiers, equalizers or speaker processors

■ Subwoofer output

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION:Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

SAFETY INFORMATION

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

YourHK 3380 has been designed for use with 120volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit.We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product.As with all electrical devices,do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug,never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time,disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee.If water or any metal object such as a paper clip,wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately,and consult an authorized service station.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides infor mation with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder

is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV)

system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location

■ To ensure proper operation, and to avoid the potential for safety hazards,place the unit on a firm and level surface.When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of

the unit, or place objects directly over them.

■ Due to the weight of the HK 3380 and the heat generated by the amplifiers,there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave markings on certain wood or veneer materials.Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty,wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary,wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners,as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components,and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful

interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference,and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration.We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move,or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it.This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two-dimensional appearance.Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable.Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

At this time you should remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLSFRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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1 System Power Control 2 Power Indicator 3 Headphone Jack 4 Mute 5 Speaker 1 Selector 6 Phono Input Selector 7 Speaker 2 Selector 8 T-Mon Input Selector 9 Tuning Button

) CD Input Selector ! Video 1 Input Selector @ Preset Scan # Video 2 Input Selector $ Video 3 Input Selector % Preset Selector ^ Dimmer Button & FM/AM Selector * Sleep Button

( FM Mode Selector Ó Bass Control Ô Treble Control  Video 3 Audio/Video Input Ò Balance Control Ú Volume Control Û Information Display Ù Remote Sensor Window

1 System Power Control: Press this button to tur n

on the HK 3380; press it again to turn the unit off. The

Power Indicator2above the switch will initially turn

red as the HK 3380 performs a self-check, and it will change to blue when the unit is on and ready for use.

2 Power Indicator: This LED will light in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.When the unit is turned on, the indicator will briefly turn red, and then change to blue.A red indicator during normal operation means that the unit is in the Protect mode, and should be turned off and then checked for a possible speaker-wire short circuit.

3 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the HK 3380’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1⁄4" stereo phone plug.

4 Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the HK 3380.The message MUTE will flash in the Main Information Display

B, and the Mute Indicator K will blink. 5 Speaker 1 Selector: Press this button to

turn the

speakers connected to the

Speaker 1

Output

Terminals

‹ on or off.

6 Phono Input Selector: Press this button to select the output of a turntable that is connected to the Phono Inputs™.

7 Speaker 2 Selector: Press this button to

turn

the speakers connected to the

Speaker 2

Output

Terminals

› on or off.

8 T-Mon Input Selector:Press this button to listen to the output of a tape recorder connected to the

Tape Monitor Inputs¢. The dot to the left of the Tape Monitor Input Indicator D will flash to indi-

cate that the input source is being monitored when the HK 3380 is connected to a three-head tape deck or another unit with off-head playback. See page 15 for more information on monitoring tape recordings.

9 Tuning Button: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations.When a station with a strong signal is tuned, the

Tuned Indicator I

will light.A brief (1/2-second) press of the button will manually tune to the next frequency increment, while pressing and holding the button for a longer period will automatically tune to the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable reception.

) CD Input Selector: Press this button to listen to the output of a CD player connected to the

Audio Inputs

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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! Video 1 Input Selector: Press this button to listen to and/or view the output of a device connected to the Video 1 Inputs §.

@ Preset Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the HK 3380’s memory.The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next preset station.To stop the scan when the desired station is heard, press the button again. If no preset stations have been programmed into the HK 3380’s memory, the message

0 PRESET will flash in the Main

Information Display

B when this button is pressed. (See page 15 for more information on the tuner memory system.)

# Video 2 Input Selector: Press this button to lis- ten to and/or view the output of a device connected to the

Video 2 Inputs •.

$ Video 3 Input Selector: Press this button to listen to and/or view the output of a device connected to the

Video 3 Inputs ª  on either the front or rear panel. If devices are connected to both the frontand rear-panel

Video 3 Inputs ª ,then the

device connected to the rear-panel

Video 3 Inputs

ª will be selected first, as indicated by the dot to the left of the

Video 3 Input Indicator D being steadily

lit.To select the device connected to the front-panel

Video 3 Inputs , press the Video 3 Input Selector $ again so that the dot to the left of the Video 3

Input Indicator

D flashes.Each subsequent press of

the

Video 3 Input Selector $ will toggle between

the front and rear

Video 3 Inputs ª .

% Preset Selector: Press this button to step up or

down through the list of stations that has been entered into the preset memory.If no preset stations have been programmed into the HK 3380’s memory, the message

0 PRESET will flash in the Main Information Display B when this button is pressed. (See page15 for more information on tuner programming.)

^ Dimmer Button: Press this button to dim the front-panel displays and indicators.The first press of the button will dim the displays to one-half normal brightness and turn off the blue light inside the Volume Control Ú, but the Power Indicator 2 will remain lit.The next press of the Dimmer Button ^ will turn off all displays, including the light inside the

Volume Control Ú, but the Power Indicator

will remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on. Press the button again to return the display to normal brightness.When the panel is dimmed, it will return to normal brightness after the unit is turned off, then on again.

& FM/AM Selector: Press this button to select the tuner as the input to the receiver. Press the left side of this button to select the FM frequency band, or the right side to select the AMfrequency band.

* Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.Each press of the button selects the amount of time that will remain before the unit automatically goes into the Standby mode,as indicated by the

Sleep Timer C, in the following order:

( FM Mode Selector: Press this button to select the Auto Stereo or Mono mode for FM tuning. In the Auto Stereo mode,the

Auto Indicator J and Stereo

Indicator

will light, and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals. In the Mono mode,the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and reproduced through all channels.Select Mono mode for better reception of weak signals.

Ó Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the lowfrequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics.

Ô Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high-frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics.

 Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs:The front-panel Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs  are convenient for

connecting devices that will only be used temporarily, such as when you wish to view vacation videos directly from the camera. Connect these jacks to the PLAY/ OUT jacks of an audio or video device,such as a camcorder or video-game console.To select the frontpanel inputs,press the

Video 3 Input Selector $ repeatedly until the dot to the left of the Video 3 Input Indicator

D flashes.In order to view the video signal of a video device connected to this input, remember to connect the

Video Monitor Output ·

to the video input of your TV or video display. Ò Balance Control: Turn this control to change the

relative volume for the front left/right channels. Ú Volume Control:Turn the knob clockwise to

increase volume,counterclockwise to decrease volume.When the unit has been muted by pressing the

Mute Button 4®, the message MUTE will

flash in the

Main Information Display B, and the

Mute Indicator K will blink.

Û Information Display: This display delivers mes- sages and status indications to help you operate the receiver.

Ù Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control.Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

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