Harman Kardon HKD3400 User manual

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Stereo Receiver

OWNER’S
MANUAL
English
Pages
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MANUEL
D’UTILISATION
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Pages
15-28
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Deutsch
Seiten
29-42
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: For Customers in the UK
' Your unit is supplied with the flex which will have either
tow or three wires, so the following items should be
observed to guarantee safety:
THREE CORE FLEX
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured
_ in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brawn : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol = or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
| the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
: coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
TWO CORE FLEX
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Correct AC Voltage.
Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying a
higher voltage may create a fire hazard.
Handle the Power Cord Gently.
™@ To disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet, pull on the plug itself, not on
the cord.
™@ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet
whenever the unit is to be left unused
for an extended period of time.
@ Do not place furniture or other heavy
objects on the cord, and avoid dropping
heavy objects on it. Also do not make a
knot in the cord.
Place the unit on a firm and level
surface.
Avoid installing it:
@ In moist or humid places;
@ Close to heating equipment or in places
exposed to direct sunlight;
@ In adirect draft from an air conditioner
or in other very cold locations;
™ in places subject to excessive vibration
or dust;
B® In poorly ventilated places.
Moving the Unit.
Before moving the unit, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet and
disconnect all wires to antennas and to
other stereo components.
Do Not Open the Cabinet.
Do not attempt to service this unit.
Tampering with internal components can
cause fire or shock, and may void your
guarantee.
If water or small objects enter the unit,
unplug the power cord immediately and
consult an authorized Harman Kardon
service center. Using the unit under such
conditions may cause a fire or shock
hazard.
Cleaning.
Remove dust by wiping the unit with a soft,
dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft cloth
lightly dampened with mild soapy water;
then wipe with a dry cloth. Never use
benzine, thinner, alcohol or other volatile
agents, and avoid spraying insecticides
near the unit.
The appliance conforms with EEC directive
87/308/EEC regarding interference
suppression

Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon
receiver.
And congratulations. Your new unit is an
exceptionally well-engineered product that
will give you years of superb performance.
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
loudspeaker system.
@ Ultrawide Bandwidth
The circuitry is designed to deliver
extended frequency response, while
keeping phase shift well outside the audible
spectrum. The result is stereo imaging and
clarity with remarkably accurate spatial
positioning of vocals and musical
instruments.
@ Low Negative Feedback
Conventional designs rely heavily on
negative feedback to reduce Total
Harmonic Distortion. This results, however,
in excessive Transient intermodulation
Distortion, audible in the harsh, grating
quality of the sound. Harman Kardon
keeps negative feedback low for smoother,
clearer reproduction of complex musical
sounds, such as those of stringed
instruments.
H Discrete Circuitry
For maximum design flexibility and highest
possible performance, the circuitry has
been designed using discrete electronic
components, not off-the-shelf integrated
circuits.
HARMAN KARDON HK3400/HK3300
STEREO RECEIVER
# Sophisticated Electronic
Protection Circuitry
Harman Kardon’s unique protection circuitry
guards the amplifier from short-circuited or
damaged speakers and wires, without
impairing sound quality by the use of
current limiting or output relays.
@ Automatic Tuner Switching
When not in use, the tuner circuitry is
automatically turned off, eliminating any
electronic interference and assuring optimal
performance of amplifier circuitry.
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Packaging
Save all packing material. It is essential for
shipping should you move, or in the event
the unit ever needs repair.
Placement
Unit may be placed on top of or beneath
other stereo components, so long as its
placement meets the cooling requirements
of the component beneath it.
Connecting Other Components
1. Make sure receiver and other
components are turned off.
2. Connect each component's Output
jacks to the corresponding Input jacks
on the back of your receiver. Use the
white, black or gray plugs to connect
Left channel jacks; use the red plugs
for Right jacks.
NOTE:
1. When connecting a turntable, also
connect the ground wire from the
turntable to the terminal marked “GND”
next to the Phono jacks.
INSTALLATION
2. The receiver is designed for use with
turntables using moving magnet
cartridges. If you are using a moving
coil cartridge, place a step-up
transformer between the turntable and
receiver.
3. When connecting tape decks, also
connect the “Out” jacks on the receiver
to the “Input” jacks on the tape deck.
4. To connect an equalizer and/or other
external signal processing components,
use the receiver's Tape 1 or Tape 2
jacks. Then connect your tape deck to
the Tape Monitor jacks provided on the
last outboard component. To use the
signal processing components, press
the appropriate function button (Tape
1 or 2) on the front of your receiver. To
use your cassette deck, press the Tape
Monitor buttons on the signal
processing components.
5. The Video jacks may be used to
connect VCR or TV audio lines, a DAT
recorder, or any desired line jevel
source.
Connecting Antennas
Choosing an FM antenna.
Select the antenna that best meets your
needs:
1. An indoor dipole antenna is supplied
with your receiver. This will work well if
you are located in a strong signal area.
2. Other indoor antennas are available
which may improve reception by
offering greater positioning flexibility.
3. If reception is unsatisfactory using
indoor antennas, an outdoor antenna
should be installed.
4. Alternatively, you may connect to an FM
cable antenna, if available.
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Connecting the FM antenna.
Depending
on
the
type
of
antenna
connec-
tor,
attach
your
FM
antenna
to
either
the
terminals
marked
“300Q
BAL’
or
“75Q
UNBAL”
on
the
back
of
the
receiver.
Connecting an AM Antenna.
Your receiver comes with an AM loop
antenna which provides good reception in
most locations. For best results, place this
antenna away from the unit and away from
contact with any metal object. Alternatively,
you may place the antenna in the holder
provided on the back of the receiver.
In areas where AM signals are weak, an
outdoor
AM
antenna
may
improve
sound
quality.
Connect the AM antenna leads to the
screw-down
terminals
marked
“AM”
on
the
back of the receiver.
Subwoofer Out
Connect these jacks, if desired, to a
powered subwoofer, or a power amplifier
driving a subwoofer. This output may also
be used for surround-sound equipment or
any external component requiring a line
level input.
Wired Remote Control
Only the HK3400 comes with its own
remote control. However, the tuner in the
HK3300 can be remotely controlled through
the “Remote !n” jack on the back panel.
To contro! your receiver with an external
infrared remote sensor, connect the wire
from the remote sensor to the “Remote In”
jack on the back panel. Or, if another
stereo component has a built-in infrared
remote sensor and a “Remote Output” jack,
it may be possible to connect this jack to
the “Remote In” jack of your receiver. All
Harman Kardon products with "Remote In"
and "Remote Out" jacks are compatible
with one another, except for the Citation 22,
24 and 25. Other manufacturers’ remote
sensors and components may not be
compatible, but it will not hurt to
experiment.
A second wire may be used to connect your
receiver's “Remote Out” jack to the
“Remote Input” of another stereo
component. Continue this process to
include additional components (if
compatible).
To control your receiver, you may use the
remote control! supplied with the HK3400.
(HK3300 owners may purchase this unit
from Harman Kardon’s parts department.)

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AC Power
Plug the cord into a wall socket.
NOTE: The power does not shut off
completely by just turning the power off. So
power cord should be removed from AC
outlet when not in use for a prolonged time.
AC Voltage Selector
This receiver is supplied with a voltage
selector enabling selection between 230V
and 240V on the rear panel. If the selector
is not set to the local voltage, set the
selector to the correct voltage with a
screwdriver before connecting the powr
cord to a mains outlet.
INSTALLATION
Connecting Speakers 4. Connect terminals on the left-hand
1. For best performance, use high quality speaker to the “Left” and corresponding
speaker cables. However, ordinary “GND” terminals on the receiver, again
copper wire can be used if the gauge being careful to maintain correct
meets the following requirements: polarity.
Wire Length Gauge 5. If you are using a second set of
Up to 2m (8 feet) 18 AWG speakers, connect them in the same
Up to 4m (12 feet) 16 AWG way to the terminals marked “Speaker
Up to 7m (20 feet) 14 AWG System 2.”
Over 7m (20 feet) 10-12 AWG
custom speaker
cable
Avoid coiling excess wire with or near
line level hook-up cords.
Note the difference between the two
conductors in each cable: different
colored insulation, ridged insulation, or
colored yarn. Connect the right-hand
speaker to the receiver, being careful to
connect the positive terminal on the
speaker to the terminal marked “Right”
on the receiver, and the negative or
ground terminal on the speaker to the
corresponding “GND” terminai on the
receiver.
RIGHT GND GND
CAUTION
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
ATTENTION
(MPEDANCE DES HAUT-PARLEURS
LEFT

IMPORTANT: When connecting two pairs
of speakers, determine the impedance of
each pair by looking on the back of the
speakers, or in your owner’s manual, or by
contacting your dealer or manufacturer.
Then refer to the following chart to see if
both sets may be played simultaneously.
Ifimpedance Can both pairs
of the two be played
pairs is: simultaneously?
82/80 YES
82/60. NO
82/40 NO
6Q/EQ. NO
6Q/4Q NO
40/40, NO
WARNING: Do not play both sets of
speakers simultaneously except as
recommended above. Receiver may
overheat.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC(~) 230/240V SOHZ/60HZ
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CONTROLS and DISPLAYS
Memory
Press to set a new preset station
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Allows you to access 16 pre-selected
stations using the 8 preset buttons.
Power
Memory
Press
to
turn
the
unit
on
and
:
off.
(For use with Remote
Control,
see
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Speaker
Speaker
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Tape
1/Cor
Turn
to
select
either
of
two
°
sets of speakers, or both,
or neither (headphone
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Bass
Turn to increase or
decrease the proportion
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Treble Balance
Turn to increase or Turn to adjust relative output
decrease the level of left and right speakers.
proportion of high
frequency sound.

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~~~ Preset Buttons FM/AM
Press
to
access
pre-selected
stations.
Press
to
select
FM
or
AM
reception.
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; ~ Tuning
Press & to tune to stations with higher
frequencies; press W for lower frequencies.
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Seek-Stereo ++ hese et os Seek-Stereo
Press to select Seek tuning in stereo, or
manual tuning in mono.
Loudness
~ Loudness
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Press
to
improve
sound
quality
when
:
listening
to
your
system
at
low
volume.
= Volume
Turn to raise or lower output volume.
~~~ Headphone Jack
Plug in headphones if desired. (With
Speaker switch in Off position, output is
supplied only to headphones.)
Function Selector
Select desired input source by pressing the
corresponding key.