Harman-Kardon HK 3390 User Manual

HK 3390

STEREO RECEIVER
OW N ER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. The A/V receiver ’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton

or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heat registers,stoves
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding­type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser vicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way,such as power supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not
operate normally,or has been dropped.

Wet Location Marking

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids,such as vases,shall be placed on the apparatus.

Service Instructions

CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel
only.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions,unless you are qualified to do so.

Outdoor Use Marking

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your HK 3390 has been designed for use with 120-volt 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 by an authorized service
center with a cord 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 center.

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
information with
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
conductors,location of antenna discharge unit,
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, which 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 in 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 3390 and the heat generated by the amplifiers,

there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

discharge unit, size of grounding

connection to grounding electrodes and

unit’s feet may leave marks 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.Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive
to absorbing such marks,due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon
control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal
heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors.We
recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the
component and in normal maintenance practices,as your warranty will not cover
this type of damage to furniture.

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Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty,wipe it with a clean, soft,dr y cloth. If necessar y,and only after
unplugging the AC power cord,wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy
water, then a fresh cloth with clean water.Wipe it 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

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,
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
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 harmful interference,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
the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

different from that to which the

and, if not

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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.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
environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.
Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

respect the

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 SAFETY INFORMATION
6 INTRODUCTION
7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
13 CONNECTIONS
13 Speaker Connections
13 Subwoofer
13 Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3390
14 Analog Audio Connections
14 Video Connections
14 Antennas
15 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
16 INSTALLATION
16 Step One – Connect the Speakers
16 Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer
16 Step Three – Connect the Antennas
16 Step Four – Connect the Source Components
18 Step Five – Connect the Video Display
18 Step Six – Connect the Remote IR Input and Output (Optional)
19 Step Seven – Connect Optional External Equipment
19 Step Eight – Plug In AC Power
19 Step Nine – Insert Batteries in Remote
19 Step Ten – Turn On the HK 3390
20 OPERATION
20 Turning On the HK 3390
20 Volume Control
20 Mute Function
20 Sleep Timer
20 Tone Controls
21 Headphones
21 Speaker 1/2
21 Source Selection
21 Using the Tuner
22 Recording
22 Dim Function
23 Processor Reset
23 Memory
24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
25 T rademark Acknowledgments
26 APPENDIX

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

For Canadian model

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.

Modèle pour les Canadien

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.

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INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon® receiver!

In the years since Harman Kardon®engineers invented the high-fidelity
receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy
of home entertainment to as many people as possible,all the while
improving performance and adding features.The HK 3390 offers the
best in traditional analog two-channel audio,including a 30-preset
AM/FM tuner, an integrated phono preamplifier for enjoying your vinyl
library and a tape monitor loop that lets you listen to your tape recordings
as they’re being made when used with a three-head tape deck.

If high-performance audio reproduction weren’t enough, we’ve added
composite video switching.Use the included audio/video cable to connect
your iPod (not included) or other portable players to the HK 3390,

HK 3390 Stereo Receiver

Audio Section

• 80 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD; 160 watts total

• 100 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at 4 ohms,
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.2% THD; 200 watts total

• High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with
low negative feedback

• All-discrete amplifier circuitry

Audio Inputs

• AM/FM Tuner

• Phono

• CD

• Tape/Monitor/CDR

• Main-Amp Inputs

Audio/ Video Inputs (Composite Video)

• Video 1

• Video 2/DVD

• Video 3 (use front- or rear-panel connections)

or just enjoy your favorite television programs in stereo without firing
up your main home theater.Whether listening to an LP record pressed
last century or watching a movie you downloaded to your digital media
player last night, your new HK 3390 delivers the powerful, detailed
performance you’ve come to expect from Harman Kardon products.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you
to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar
with its features and their operation products.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its
operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or customer
installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Outputs

• Dual Subwoofer Outputs

• Tape/CDR

• Video 1(Audio and Video)

• Video Monitor

• Preamp Outputs

• Headphone

• Two sets of Speaker Outputs for dual-room use

• Dual Subwoofer Trigger Outputs

Ease of Use

• Dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Seven-device system remote control

• Speaker 1/2 switching

• Rotary front-panel Tone Controls

• Remote IR Input and Output

• Energy-saving Subwoofer Link Switches

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the HK 3390. If any
of these items are missing,please contact Harman Kardon customer
service at www.harmankardon.com.

• System remote control

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Four AAA batteries

• One 1/8" mini-plug-to-analog-audio/composite-video cable

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Power Indicator:This LED has two modes.When power is

turned off, the LED is amber to indicate that the receiver is plugged
in and ready to be turned on.When the receiver is turned on, the
LED turns white.

Power Switch:This electrical switch turns the receiver on for

playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using the
remote control.

Phono Source Selector: Press this button to select a turntable

connected to the Phono Inputs as the source.

CD Source Selector: Press this button to select the device

connected to the CD Inputs as the source.

Video Source Selectors: Press any of these buttons to select

the device connected to the corresponding Audio and Video Inputs for
playback. Remember to turn on the source device, to connect the Video
Monitor Output to your video display and to turn on your video display
and select the correct Video Input.

NOTE: The Video 3 source device may be connected to either
the front- or rear-panel connectors.To select the desired device,
press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly.The VIDEO 3
message indicates that the rear-panel inputs are active,and the
The VIDEO F message indicates the front-panel inputs have
been selected.

Tape Source Selector: Press this button to select the device

connected to the Tape/CDR Audio Inputs as the source.If you are
making a recording using a three-head tape deck or another unit with
off-head playback, you will be able to monitor the recording as it is
being made.

Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as the source,or

to select the AM (left side of button) or FM (right side of button) band.

FM Mode:This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes

when an FM station is tuned. Mono mode may improve reception of
weaker signals.

Sleep: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which shuts off the

receiver after a programmed period of time up to 90 minutes.

Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel display distracting.Press

this button once to dim the displays to half-brightness,and a second
time to turn the displays completely off. The Power Indicator will always
remain lit to remind you that the receiver is turned on. Press the button
a third time to return the display to normal brightness.This setting is
canceled when the unit is turned off.

Mute: Press this button to mute the HK 3390’s speaker and headphone

outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the
volume.Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off.

Volume Control:Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume, which

will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.

Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for

private listening.

Bass Control:Turn the knob clockwise to boost low-frequency output

by up to 10dB, or counterclockwise to cut low-frequency output by up
to 10dB. Set the control to suit your taste and room acoustics.

Treble Control: Turn the knob clockwise to boost high-frequency

output by up to 10dB, or counterclockwise to cut high-frequency output
by up to 10dB. Set the control to suit your taste and room acoustics.

Speaker 1/2: Press the left side of this button to enable the

HK 3390 to output audio to the speakers connected to the Speaker 1
Outputs,and press the right side of the button to enable the Speaker 2
Outputs.You may enable or disable both sets of speaker outputs
simultaneously. This feature is a convenient way of hearing audio in
more than one room at a time,although the same source material will
be played through both sets of speakers.

Message Display:Various messages appear in this display in

response to commands.

Tuning: Press either side of this button to tune a radio station.Tap the

button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time,or press and hold
the button to seek the next frequency with an acceptably strong signal.

Preset Scan: Press this button once to scan through the stations

you have previously programmed as presets.Each station will play for
five seconds before the tuner skips to the next preset station. Press the
button a second time to select the current station. If no presets have
been programmed, the 0 PRESET message will be displayed.

Preset Stations: Press this button to select a preset radio station.

If no presets have been programmed, the 0 PRESET message will
be displayed.

Balance Control: Turn the knob to adjust the relative volume of the

left and right channels,which affects imaging and can compensate for
room characteristics.

NOTE: To use the Bass,Treble or Balance Controls,gently press
the knob until it unlatches.When finished, press the knob again
to lock it.

Video 3 A/ V Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be

used temporarily to these jacks,such as a camera or game console, or
connect an iPod using the supplied audio/video cable.

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Volume

Dimmer

Control

Mute

Sleep

Video 3

Audio/Video Inputs

Treble

Control

Balance

Control

Bass

Control

FM Mode

Tuner

Tape Source

Band

Message Display

Selector

Headphone

Jack

Stations

Preset

Scan

Tuning Preset

1 Speakers 2

Video Source

Selectors

CD Source

Selector

Phono Source

Selector

Power

Switch

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration,a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at

www.harmankardon.com.

Power

Indicator

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and

FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

Video 1,Video 2 and Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs:These

jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components
(e.g.,VCR, DVD player,cable TV box) to the receiver.

NOTE: The Video 3 source has inputs on both the front and
rear panels of the HK 3390, and you may connect different
devices to each set of inputs.To select between the two sets of
inputs,press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly.

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs:These jacks may be used to

connect your VCR or another recorder.

Video Monitor Output: If some of your sources use video

connections,connect the Video Monitor Output to the corresponding
input on your television or video display. No video signal will be available
with an audio-only source,such as CD or Tape.

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output:When the remote

IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as when the HK 3390
is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the
Remote IR Input jack.The Remote IR Output may be connected to the
Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to
enable remote control through the HK 3390.When several devices
are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.

AC Power Cord:After you have made all other connections,plug

the AC power cord into an unswitched outlet.

Switched AC Accessory Outlets: You may plug the AC power

cord of one source device into each of these outlets,and it will turn on
whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use sources that consume
more than 100 watts of power per outlet.

Speaker 1 and 2 Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to

connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Obser ve the
correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Use the Speaker
1/2 Selectors on the front panel or remote to select either or both pairs
of speakers for playback.

Subwoofer Outputs: If you have a powered subwoofer, connect

these jacks to the line-level inputs on the subwoofer.The same full­range signal is output through both jacks.Thus,you have the option of
connecting each jack to the line-level input on a separate subwoofer, or
to use these full-range outputs to feed a remote room in a distributed­audio application. If you have only one subwoofer with a single line-level
input, connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390.

Subwoofer Trigger Outputs: Connect these outputs to a

compatible trigger input on the subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer
Output immediately to the right of the Trigger Output. Consult the
owner’s manual for the subwoofer to set its trigger input correctly,
and the subwoofer will automatically turn on or off when the HK 3390
is turned on or off. In addition, the Trigger Outputs are used with the
Subwoofer Link Switches to conserve energy by powering off the

subwoofer’s amplifier when it is not needed.The Subwoofer Trigger
Outputs send a signal of 15 volts DC.

Subwoofer Link Switches: Each switch affects the subwoofer

connected to the jack immediately to the left of the switch.To use
the switch, first connect the corresponding Subwoofer Trigger Output
to a compatible trigger input on the subwoofer, and make sure the
subwoofer’s instructions are followed to activate its trigger input.When
the Link Switch is on, the HK 3390 will remove the trigger signal
whenever the corresponding pair of main speakers are not in use,
thereby conserving energy that would otherwise be used to maintain
the subwoofer’s amplifier in standby mode.This feature is activated
any time no signal is present at the main speaker outputs,including
when the Speaker 1/2 Switch turns off both speaker pairs,when the
HK 3390’s output is muted,or when the headphones are plugged in.
See Table A2 in the appendix for details.

Main-Amp Inputs and Preamp Outputs:These jacks are

normally connected directly to each other with an included jumper.
Some devices,such as equalizers and some loudspeaker systems,
require connection between the Preamp Outputs and Main-Amp Inputs,
in which case the jumpers should be removed and stored in a safe
place for future use.You may also connect the Preamp Outputs to an
external amplifier, or connect another device for a special application.

Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your CDR or

another audio-only recorder.

CD and Tape Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your

audio-only source components (e.g., CD player,tape deck). Do
not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using the turntable
with a phono preamp.When your recorder features three-head or
off-head playback, you may monitor a recording as it is being made.

Phono Inputs and Ground: Connect the outputs of your turntable

or tonearm to these jacks,and connect the ground wire from the
turntable to this Ground Connector to reduce system hum. Only moving­magnet (MM-type) cartridges are compatible with the Phono Inputs.If
your turntable is equipped with its own onboard phono preamp,you
may connect it to any of the HK 3390’s other audio inputs.

Main Power Switch:This mechanical switch turns the power supply

on or off. It is usually left turned on (push the rocker in at the top), and
cannot be turned on using the remote control.Turn this switch off when
connecting or disconnecting source devices or loudspeakers to prevent
any possibility of damage from an unexpected power surge.

Update Port: Do not make any connections to this port. It is reserved

for use by authorized service personnel in the event that a software
update becomes available.

Reset Button: If the HK 3390 behaves erratically, perfor m a system

reset by turning the unit off (the Power Indicator will turn amber) and
using a fine-point pen or similar object to press this button.

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