Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver HK 3390 User Manual

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STEREO RECEIVER

OW NER’S M ANUAL

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S A F E T Y IN F O R M AT IO N

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

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

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.

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.

Cleaning

Do Not Use Extension Cords

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, 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.

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

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.

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.

Important Information for the User

Do Not Open the Cabinet

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 radio-frequency 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:

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 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Installation Location

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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.

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N O T E S

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

2 S A F E T Y IN F O R M AT IO N

6 IN T R O D U C T IO N

7 F R O N T-P A N E L C O N T R O L S

9 R E A R -P A N E L C O N N E C T IO N S

11 R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

13 C O N N E C T IO N S

Speaker Connections

Subwoofer

Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3390

Analog Audio Connections

Video Connections

Antennas

15 S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T

16 IN S TA L L AT IO N

Step One – Connect the Speakers

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

Step Five – Connect the Video Display

Step Six – Connect the Remote IR Input and Output (Optional)

Step Seven – Connect Optional External Equipment

Step Eight – Plug In AC Power

Step Nine – Insert Batteries in Remote

Step Ten – Turn On the HK 3390

20 O P E R AT IO N

Turning On the HK 3390

Volume Control

Mute Function

Sleep Timer

Tone Controls

Headphones

Speaker 1/2

Source Selection

Using the Tuner

Recording

Dim Function

Processor Reset

Memory

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

appliance to rain or moisture.

24 T R O U B L E S H O O T IN G G U ID E

25 T E C H N IC A L S P E C IF IC AT IO N S

Trademark Acknowledgments

For Canadian model

26 A P P E N D IX

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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IN T R O D U C T IO N

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W W W .H A R M A N K A R D O N .C O M

Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon^®receiver!

or just enjoy your favorite television programs in stereo without firing

up your main home theater. Whether listening to an LP record pressed

In the years since Harman Kardon engineers invented the high-fidelity

last century or watching a movie you downloaded to your digital media

receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy

player last night, your new HK 3390 delivers the powerful, detailed

of home entertainment to as many people as possible, all the while

performance you’ve come to expect from Harman Kardon products.

improving performance and adding features. The HK 3390 offers the

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.

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 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.

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,

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

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

Ease of Use

• Dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Seven-device system remote control

• Speaker 1/2 switching

• All-discrete amplifier circuitry

• Rotary front-panel Tone Controls

• Remote IR Input and Output

• Energy-saving Subwoofer Link Switches

Audio Inputs

• AM/FM Tuner

• Phono

• CD

• Tape/Monitor/CDR

• Main-Amp Inputs

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

Audio/Video Inputs (Composite Video)

• Video 1

• Video 2/DVD

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Phono Source Selector: Press this button to select a turntable

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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R E A R -P A N E L C O N N E C T IO N S

subwoofer’s amplifier when it is not needed. The Subwoofer Trigger

Outputs send a signal of 15 volts DC.

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and

FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

another audio-only recorder.

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

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.

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.

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 moving-

magnet (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.

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

connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Observe 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.

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.

Subwoofer Outputs: If you have a powered subwoofer, connect

these jacks to the line-level inputs on the subwoofer. The same full-

range 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 distributed-

audio application. If you have only one subwoofer with a single line-level

input, connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390.

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.

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

Reset Button: If the HK 3390 behaves erratically, perform 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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R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

The HK 3390 remote is capable of controlling six devices, including

press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly. The VIDEO 3

message indicates that the rear-panel inputs are active, and

the VIDEO F message indicates the front-panel inputs have

been selected.

the HK 3390 itself. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to

operate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. Each time you

wish to use the codes for any component, first press its Selector Button.

This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes.

FM Mode: This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes

when an FM station is tuned.

Phono: Controls only the HK 3390 when a turntable is in use.

Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server. Auto Preset: The Auto Preset feature enables you to automatically set

presets for all available FM radio stations in your area with a single button

Video 2 and 3: Controls DVD players. Each source uses a slightly

press. To start the process, make sure the FM tuner has been selected as

different code set. Test the remote on your Harman Kardon DVD player,

the source. Press and hold this button. The AUTO PRESET message will

and refer to Table A3 in the appendix. Connect the DVD player to the

appear as the HK 3390 tuner scans through all FM stations with acceptable

source inputs corresponding to the code set that correctly operates

signal quality and programs them into the presets. If there are fewer than

the device.

30 stations, the tuner will cycle through again, filling up the higher preset

slots with the same stations. The scan will stop when all 30 presets have

been filled, or after two scans through the FM band.

Tape: Controls CD recorders.

CD: Controls CD players.

Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies when

using the tuner (after pressing the Direct Button), or to select station presets.

AM/FM: Controls the HK 3390 and its internal tuner only.

The functions specific to the HK 3390 are always available: Main Power

On and Off, Speaker 1/2, source selection, Mute, Sleep, Dimmer and

the Volume Controls.

Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly

enter a radio station frequency.

Clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have

started to enter.

Any given button may have different functions, depending on which

component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these

functions. For example, the Track Skip Buttons are labeled with the

transport control icons printed on the buttons themselves, and these

functions are active when a CD or DVD player is in use. The Preset

indications appear above these buttons, and those commands are

active when the HK 3390’s tuner is in use. See the Appendix for

listings of the different functions for each type of component.

Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this

button, then the Numeric Keys, to save that station as a radio preset.

Menu: This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but is used with

some source devices to access the source’s setup menus.

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Navigation (

/ / ) and OK Buttons: These buttons have

no effect on the HK 3390, but are used to make selections within the

on-screen menu system for some source devices. The OK Button

transmits the Random Play command when used with CD players.

IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,

infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing

toward the component being operated.

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.

Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the HK 3390 or

another device.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the HK 3390 or

another device.

Disc Menu: This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but is used

Speaker 1/2: Press the Speaker 1 Button to enable the HK 3390 to

output audio to the speakers connected to the Speaker 1 Outputs, and

press the Speaker 2 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.

with some DVD players to access the DVD disc’s menus.

Volume Controls: Use this control to raise or lower the volume,

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

Mute Button: 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. When the Subwoofer Trigger Output is connected to the

correct input on the subwoofer, and the corresponding Subwoofer Link

Switch is on, muting the HK 3390 will remove the trigger signal, turning

off the subwoofer’s amplifier to conserve energy. When normal listening

resumes, the trigger signal will be reactivated, turning on the subwoofer.

Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g.,

DVD, CD or the tuner. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the

remote to the codes that operate the source device.

NOTE: The Video 3 source device may be connected to either

the front- or rear-panel connectors. To select the desired device,

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Tuning: Use this control to tune a radio station. Tap one end of the

button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time, or press and hold

it to seek the next frequency with an acceptably strong signal.

Dimmer: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display.

Repeat (V. Mode): This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but

issues the Repeat command when used with DVD and CD players. On

some remotes this button is labeled “V. Mode”, but it still issues the

Repeat command.

Preset Stations Selectors/Track Skip: Press these buttons

to select a preset radio station, or to change tracks or chapters on

compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players.

A-B (Source): This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but issues

the Repeat A-B command when used with DVD and CD players with

that feature. On some remotes, this button is labeled “Source”, but it

still issues the Repeat A-B command.

Stop, Record, Pause and Play: These transport controls have no

effect on the receiver, but are used to control compatible Harman Kardon

DVD and CD players.

Fast Search: The Fast Search function is available with compatible

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

shuts off the receiver after a programmed period of time up to

90 minutes.

Harman Kardon DVD and CD players.

IR Transmitter Lens

Power On

Power Off

Speaker 2

Speaker 1

Source Selectors

Auto Preset

FM Mode

Numeric Keys

Direct

Clear

Memory

Navigation

Preset Scan

Mute

Disc Menu

Volume

Controls

Tuning

Pause

Preset Stations

Selectors/Track Skip

Play

Fast Search

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.

Record

Stop

Dimmer

Repeat

Sleep

A-B

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There are different types of audio and video connections used to

connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect

the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them all

straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA ) has established

a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference

while you set up your system.

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide

The HK 3390 features two sets of speaker connections, with each set

allowing connection of a left and right loudspeaker. This allows you to

place a second set of speakers in another room, or even outdoors,

when weather-resistant loudspeakers are used. You may play both sets

of speakers simultaneously, one set at a time or neither set when using

the headphones or making recordings. Use the Speaker 1/2 Buttons to

activate or deactivate each pair of speakers. It is not possible to select

different sources for each speaker pair.

Audio Connections

Left

Right

Front (FL/FR)

Video Connections

Composite

Types of Connections

This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections

that you may use to set up your system.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker used to play only

the low frequencies (bass), which require much more power than the

other speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, most speaker

manufacturers offer powered subwoofers, in which the speaker contains

its own amplifier on board. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection

is made from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack

on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3, but sometimes the subwoofer

is connected to the receiver using the left and right speaker outputs,

then the left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the

subwoofer. The same full-range signal is output through both jacks.

Thus, you have the option of connecting each jack to the line-level input

on a separate subwoofer. If you have only one subwoofer with a single

line-level input, connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390.

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker

terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables contain two wire

conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are

usually differentiated by using different colors, or stripes, or by adding

a ridge to the insulation. Sometimes the wires are different colors, one

being copper red and the other silver.

The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected

to the receiver’s Speaker-Output terminals using two wires, one positive

(+) and one negative (–). This is called speaker polarity. It’s important

to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system. If some

speakers have their negative terminals connected to the receiver’s

positive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low

frequencies.

Connect the Subwoofer Trigger Output for each subwoofer to the

corresponding trigger input on its amplifier. This enables the subwoofer

to turn on or off together with the HK 3390. To further conserve energy,

when the trigger connection is made, turn the Subwoofer Link Switch

on to turn the subwoofer off when the corresponding pair of main

speakers are not being used, such as during muting, when headphones

are being used, or when the main speakers are turned off using the

Speaker 1/2 switch.

Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is usually

colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, also colored red.

Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to

the black negative terminal on the receiver.

The HK 3390 uses binding-post speaker

terminals that can accept banana plugs

or bare-wire cables.

Banana plugs are simply plugged into the

hole in the middle of the terminal cap.

See Figure 1.

Subwoofer

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs

Figure 3 – Subwoofer

Bare-wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3390

1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar

is revealed.

The HK 3390 is designed to process audio and video input signals,

playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or

monitor connected to it. These signals originate in what are known as

“source devices,” including your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital

video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or

2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.

3. Screw the cap back into place until the wire is held snugly.

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satellite television box, or MP3 player. Although the tuner is built into

the HK 3390, it also counts as a source, even though no external

connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas.

Antennas

The HK 3390 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM

antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions

of the signal.

The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 6.

Analog Audio Connections

Analog audio connections require two cables, one for the left channel

(white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often

attached to each other for most of their length. See Figure 4.

Figure 6 – FM Antenna

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads

to the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads are

polarized, and it is important to color-match the leads and terminals

to maintain the proper polarity. See Figure 7.

Analog audio

cable (RCA)

Figure 4 – Analog Audio

Video Connections

Although some sources only produce an audio signal (e.g., CD player,

tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g.,

DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR).

In addition to the audio connection, make a video connection for each

of these sources.

Figure 7 – AM Antenna

The composite video jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an

analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do

not plug a composite video cable into an analog audio jack, and vice

versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components

of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 5.

Composite video

Composite

video cable

Figure 5 – Composite Video

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Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up your

speakers in their correct locations in the room. See Figure 8.

Optimally, the front left and right speakers are placed the same distance

from each other as from the listening position, or about 60 degrees

apart, and angled toward the listener.

The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are

omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will

reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a “boomy” sound. You

may wish to experiment over time by placing the subwoofer where the

listener normally sits and then walking around the room until the low

frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.

Video Display

(Optional)

Subwoofer

Front Left

Speaker

Front Right Speaker

30°

Figure 8 – Speaker Placement

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corresponding pair of main speakers is not being used, such as during

muting, when headphones are being used, or when the speakers are turned

off using the Speaker 1/2 switch. See Figure 10. Consult the manufacturer’s

guide for the subwoofer for additional information.

You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver.

Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the HK 3390,

are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t

plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making

all of your connections.

The receiver generates heat while it is on. Select a location that leaves

several inches of space on all sides of the receiver. It is preferable to

avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. It is also

preferable to place components on separate shelves rather than directly

on top of the receiver. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select

a location with a sturdy surface finish.

HK 3390

Step One – Connect the Speakers

SUB

If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room

as described in the Speaker Placement section.

Figure 10 – Subwoofer Connection

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Connect the front left and right loudspeakers to the Speaker 1 speaker

terminals on the HK 3390. Maintain the proper polarity by always

connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the

positive and negative terminals on the receiver. You may place a second

pair of speakers in another room, or in the same room for additional

sound power, connecting those speakers to the Speaker 2 Outputs, and

maintaining polarity. Use the Speaker 1/2 Selector on the front panel

or remote to activate either or both pairs of speakers simultaneously.

See Figure 9.

Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. See Figure 11.

HK 3390

Figure 11 – Antenna Connections

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

Use the worksheets in the Appendix to note which connections you

will use for each of your source devices.

Right (Spkr 1)

Right (Spkr 2)

Left (Spkr 2)

Left (Spkr 1)

For each source, select a source input (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.).

In Table A1 in the appendix, we recommend connecting certain types of

sources to certain source inputs to make it easier to use the remote

control.

Figure 9 – Speaker Connections

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on the HK 3390 to the line-level inputs

on your subwoofer. The same full-range signal is output through both jacks.

Thus, you have the option of connecting each jack to the line-level input

on a separate subwoofer. If both pairs of main speaker outputs are in use

in different locations, you may install a separate subwoofer with each speaker

pair. If you have only one subwoofer with a single line-level input, connect

it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390. For optional auto

turn-on/turn-off control over the subwoofer, connect the Subwoofer Trigger

Output for each subwoofer to the corresponding trigger input on its

amplifier. This enables the subwoofer to turn on or off together with the

HK 3390. To further conserve energy, when the trigger connection is made,

turn the Subwoofer Link Switch on to turn the subwoofer off when the

The remote is preprogrammed to operate certain Harman Kardon

components as shown in Table A1. However, you may connect any

component with analog audio and/or composite video outputs to any

source input on the HK 3390, with the exception of the Phono Inputs,

and you may use the original remote control supplied with the

component. It is not possible to reprogram the HK 3390 remote,

or to change the device type associated with any source input.

We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting

various source components to the HK 3390. However, due to the

limitations in the design of the HK 3390 remote control, when using

source components manufactured by other brands, use the device’s

original remote control to operate it.

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For each audio-only source, such as a CD player, connect the left and

right analog audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding

inputs on the HK 3390. For audio/video devices, such as a cable

television set-top box, in addition to the audio connections, connect the

composite video output on the set-top box to the corresponding video

input jack on the HK 3390.

To listen to the Tape/CDR source, press the T-Mon Button. The Upper

Line of the Message Display will indicate the last-selected source, which

is always available at the Tape/CDR Outputs for recording. The T-MON

message will flash in the Lower Line, indicating that the HK 3390 is

playing the signal present at the Tape/CDR inputs. When the recorder

is in playback-only mode, this signal will originate in the recorder, e.g.

when playing a commercial CD. If the recorder is in recording mode

and has off-head playback capability, you may monitor recording of the

source displayed in the Upper Line. If the recorder does not have off-head

playback, you will not be able to monitor the recording. To hear the original

source, press the T-Mon Button to stop monitoring the recording.

Phono (Turntable)

Connect the audio outputs of your turntable or tonearm with a moving-

magnet (MM-type) cartridge to the Phono Inputs, and connect the

ground wire to the Ground Terminal immediately below the Phono Inputs

(not the AM Antenna Ground Terminal). If the cartridge is a moving-coil

(MC-type) cartridge, it requires a separate phono preamp (available at

your local electronics store) before you connect it to the Phono Inputs.

See Figure 12.

NOTE: To make recordings, insert blank media in the recording

device and set it to recording mode. The fact that a signal is

always available at the Tape/CDR Outputs doesn’t mean

recording is taking place if the recorder is not set to record.

Video 1 Source

Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it is

best suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR, even though

the remote codes are programmed to operate the DMC 1000. Simply

use your video recorder’s original remote.

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Figure 12 – Phono Inputs and Ground

Connect your recorder to the Video 1 Audio Inputs and Outputs. Then

connect the recorder to the Video 1 Composite Video Input and Output.

See Figure 15.

If your turntable has an MM-type cartridge and a built-in phono preamp,

do not connect it to the Phono Inputs. Use one of the other available

audio input sources on the HK 3390.

Compact Disc (CD) Player

Connect the analog audio outputs of your CD player (or another

audio-only device) to the CD Audio Inputs. See Figure 13.

HK 3390

Figure 15 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs

Remember to connect the audio and video output jacks on your

recorder to the Video 1Input jacks on the HK 3390, and the audio

and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1Output jacks

on the HK 3390.

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Figure 13 – CD Audio Inputs

Video 2 Source

Tape

The Video 2 source is used only for playback. Since the remote is

preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the

Video 2 source is selected, we recommend that you connect a DVD

player to the Video 2 Inputs.

The Tape source is used for audio recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc

or cassette deck.

Connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape/CDR Audio Input

jacks on the HK 3390, and the input jacks on your recorder to the

Tape/CDR Output jacks on the HK 3390. See Figure 14.

You may have observed that the HK 3390 is not equipped with digital

audio inputs or surround sound decoding. If you prefer the complete

home theater experience, you may wish to consider purchasing a

full-featured Harman Kardon AVR Series audio/video receiver. However,

we hope you will find that using a DVD player with the HK 3390 in smaller

settings, such as a bedroom or den, surpasses the audio performance

of most televisions, including those with onboard stereo speakers.

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Figure 14 – Tape/CDR Audio Inputs and Outputs

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Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the DVD player to

To connect an iPod to the Video 3 Inputs, insert the 1/8" mini plug on

the Video 2 Audio Inputs on the HK 3390. Then connect the composite the A/V cable included with the HK 3390 into the iPod’s headphone

video output of the DVD player, usually colored yellow, to the Video 2

Video Input. See Figure 16.

jack. Insert the left and right analog audio plugs on the other end of the

A/V cable into the Video 3 Audio Inputs on the front of the receiver.

If the iPod is capable of playing videos or displaying images, insert the

composite video plug of the A/V cable into the Video 3 Video Input.

NOTE: The iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone require a special

cable (not included) for video playback through the HK 3390.

The cable features a dock receptacle at one end, and conventional

A/V plugs at the other end that may be connected to the

HK 3390 as described above. Visit www.apple.com for more

information about the cable.

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Figure 16 – Video 2 Audio and Video Inputs

When the front-panel inputs and tone controls are not in use, place the

supplied covers over them for a cleaner appearance by snapping the

covers in place. To remove the covers, gently press on the left side of

each cover so that it pivots out.

NOTE: If you receive your television programming using your

TV with an antenna or direct cable connection, connect the TV’s

analog audio outputs (if available) to the Video 2 Analog Audio

Inputs. Do not connect any video output on the television set to

any Video Input on the receiver. See Step Five for information on

connecting the receiver’s Video Monitor Output to the television.

Since the remote is preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD

player when the Video 3 source has been selected, use the original remote

to control other components, or operate an iPod using its own controls.

Video 3 Source

Step Five – Connect the Video Display

The Video 3 source is used only for playback.The Video 3 source has

two sets of input jacks, one located on the HK 3390’s rear panel and

one set on the front panel. If you wish to connect a video device more

or less permanently, you may prefer to connect it to the rear-panel

inputs for a neater appearance. You may prefer to reserve the front-

panel inputs for devices connected on a temporary basis, such as an

iPod (not included), a camcorder, a game console, or another type of

media player with analog audio and/or video outputs.

Only video connections should be made between the receiver and

your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television

programming (see note below Figure 16).

To view video or images played by your source devices, connect the

Video Monitor Output of the HK 3390 to a Composite Video Input on

your television or video display. See Figure 18. Consult the manual for

your TV so that you understand how to select the correct Video Input.

You may connect devices to both the front- and rear-panel inputs

simultaneously. To select either device, press the Video 3 Source

Selector on the HK 3390’s front panel or remote repeatedly. When

VIDEO 3 appears on the front panel of the HK 3390, the rear-panel

inputs are active. When VIDEO F appears, the front-panel inputs

are active.

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Figure 18 – Video Monitor Output

Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of your device to the

corresponding Video 3 Inputs on either the front or rear panel, and

if available, connect the composite video output of the device to the

Video 3 Video Input on the same panel. See Figure 17.

Step Six – Connect the Remote IR Input and

Output (Optional)

The HK 3390 is equipped with a Remote IR Input and a Remote IR

Output to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety

of situations.

When the HK 3390 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at

the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as inside a cabinet or facing

away from the listener, you may connect an external IR receiver, such

as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack.

HK 3390

If any of your source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote

IR Input, use a 1/8" mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to

connect the HK 3390’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s

Remote IR Input, which will pass any applicable remote signals

Figure 17 – Front- and Rear-Panel Video 3 A/V Inputs

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transmitted through the HK 3390 to the source device. This enables

you to control your sources even when the HK 3390 itself is controlled

via an external IR receiver.

no more than 100 watts. The devices should have their mechanical or

master power switches turned on, and they will power on any time the

HK 3390 is turned on.

To control more than one source device using the Remote IR Output,

connect all sources in a “daisy chain” fashion, with the HK 3390’s

Remote IR Output connected to the first device’s Remote IR Input, that

device’s Remote IR Output connected to the next device’s Remote

IR Input, and so forth. See Figure 19.

HK 3390

Figure 21 – Switched AC Accessory Outlets

Step Nine – Insert Batteries in Remote

The HK 3390 remote control uses four AAA batteries, which are included.

HK 3390

Figure 19 – Remote IR Input and Output

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, squeeze

the tab and lift the cover.

NOTE: Not all remote-controllable devices are equipped with

compatible IR inputs and outputs. Check with the manufacturer of

the source device for more information on the type of IR signal

expected. The HK 3390 will output a “stripped carrier” IR signal.

Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram, making sure to observe

the correct polarity. See Figure 22.

Step Seven – Connect Optional External

Equipment

If you wish to use the HK 3390 with an external power amplifier,

remove the jumpers connecting the Preamp Outputs and Main-Amp

Inputs. Store the jumpers in a safe place in case they are needed in the

future. Connect the left and right Preamp Outputs of the HK 3390 to the

analog audio inputs on the external power amplifier. See Figure 20.

Figure 22 – Remote Battery Compartment

When using the remote, point the lens toward the front panel of the

HK 3390. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s

path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video

displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The remote has a

range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be

used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the HK 3390.

If the remote seems to operate intermittently, then make sure the batteries

have been inserted correctly, or replace the batteries with fresh ones.

HK 3390

Figure 20 – Preamp Outputs and Main-Amp Inputs

Step Ten – Turn On the HK 3390

You may adjust the Volume and Tone Controls using the HK 3390’s

front panel or remote (volume only).

Place the HK 3390 in Standby mode by turning on the Main Power Switch

on the rear panel. The Power Indicator will turn amber. The HK 3390 may

be turned on from Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch or any

Source Selector on either the front panel or the remote. See Figures 23

and 24.

If you wish to install an external processor, such as an equalizer, connect

it to the Preamp Outputs and Main-Amp Inputs. Remove the jumpers

and store them in a safe place. Connect the HK 3390’s Preamp Outputs

to the processor’s analog audio inputs, and then connect the processor’s

analog audio outputs to the Main-Amp Inputs on the HK 3390.

Alternatively, you may connect the external processor to the HK 3390’s

Tape Monitor Loop. See Figure 14.

Figure 23 – Front-Panel Power Switch

Step Eight – Plug In AC Power

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each

component’s AC power cord into a working outlet.

You may plug two devices into the AC Switched Accessory Outlets on

the rear of the HK 3390. See Figure 21. Make sure each device draws

Figure 24 – Remote Control Power Switch

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Now that you have installed your system components, you are ready

to begin enjoying your new audio system.

in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either press the

Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the HK 3390 will

also end muting.

Turning On the HK 3390

After you plug the power cord into an AC outlet and turn on the Main Power

Switch on the rear panel, the Power Indicator should light up in amber. This

indicates that the HK 3390 is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned

on. See Figure 23.

Figure 26 – Mute Buttons

The HK 3390 may be turned on by pressing the Power Switch or any

Source Selector on the front panel or the remote. See Figures 23 and 24.

Sleep Timer

The Power Indicator will turn white to indicate that the HK 3390 is on.

If the PROTECT message appears, unplug the receiver from AC power

and check all of your wires and connections. Make sure no speaker

wires are shorting out by touching each other, and that there are no

breaks in the insulation covering any of the speaker wires, interconnects

or the power cord. If the PROTECT message still appears when you

plug in the HK 3390 and try to turn it on again, bring the receiver to

an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance.

You may program the HK 3390 to play for up to 90 minutes and then

turn off automatically using the sleep timer.

Press the Sleep Button on the front panel or remote, and the time until

turn-off will be displayed. Each additional press of the Sleep Button will

reduce the time until turn-off by 10 minutes, until the OFF setting is

reached, which disables the sleep timer. See Figures 27 and 28.

To turn the receiver off, press the Power Switch on the front panel, or

press the Power Off Button on the remote. When the HK 3390 is left

unplugged, any settings you have programmed, including system

configuration and preset radio stations, will be preserved indefinitely.

Figure 27 – Front-Panel Sleep Button Figure 28 – Remote Control Sleep Button

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will

automatically dim to half-brightness. If you press any button on the

remote or front panel, the display will return to full-brightness. The

display will dim again several seconds after your last command.

Volume Control

The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front panel

(clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume),

or by pressing the Volume Control Buttons on the remote. See Figure 25.

The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below the

0dB reference point. Unlike some volume controls on other products, 0dB

is the maximum volume for the HK 3390. Although it’s physically possible

to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing

and your speakers. For certain more-dynamic audio materials, even 0dB

may be too high, allowing for damage to equipment.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining

time until turn-off will be displayed. You may press the Sleep Button to

change the time until turn-off. Pressing and holding the Sleep Button will

disable the sleep timer, and the SLEEP OFF message will appear.

Tone Controls

You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by up

to 10dB.

The Bass and Treble Tone Controls may be adjusted using the knobs

on the front panel. Remove the front-panel covers if necessary, then

gently press the desired control knob until it unlatches and pops out.

Turn the appropriate knob counterclockwise to reduce the levels of the

low frequencies (Bass Control) or the high frequencies (Treble Control),

and turn it clockwise to increase the levels for the low or high

frequencies. See Figure 29.

Figure 25 – Volume Controls

The HK 3390 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amount

of distortion. This clarity may lead you to believe that your hearing and

the equipment can handle higher volumes. We urge caution with regard

to volume levels.

Mute Function

Figure 29 – Tone Controls

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the

Mute Button on the front panel or remote. See Figure 26. Any recording

in progress will not be affected. If the Subwoofer Trigger Outputs are

in use and the Subwoofer Link Switch is on, muting will turn off the

subwoofer’s amplifier to conserve energy. The MUTE message will flash

You may also adjust the balance to compensate for speaker placement

or the acoustic characteristics of your listening room. Ideally, the audio

should be heard most clearly at a point exactly midway between the left

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and right speakers, unless the artist has mixed the recording in a way

that pans sounds to one side or the other. If your speakers are not

placed the same distance from the listening position, or if your room

has other unusual characteristics, gently press the Balance Control knob

until it unlatches and pops out. Then turn it counterclockwise to move

the sound toward the left speaker or clockwise to move the sound

toward the right speaker. See Figure 30.

Source Selection

Select a source device connected to the HK 3390 for playback by

pressing its associated button on the front panel or remote control.

See Figure 33.

Figure 30 – Balance Control

Figure 33 – Source Selectors

The Balance Control reduces the level of the speaker opposite the

pointer. For example, turning the knob from the midpoint toward “R”

reduces the level of the left speaker, leaving the right speaker unaffected.

If two pairs of speakers are connected to the HK 3390, then both will

be affected.

To enjoy video sources, make sure to connect the device’s composite

video output to the correct Video Input on the HK 3390. In addition,

connect the HK 3390’s Video Monitor Output to an input on your

television or video display.

To select a device connected to either the front- or rear-panel Video 3

Inputs, press the front-panel or remote Video 3 Source Selector

repeatedly to toggle between the front- and rear-panel Video 3 Inputs,

as indicated in the front-panel display. When the front-panel inputs are

not in use, you may snap the supplied cover over them. Remove the

cover by pressing on the left side until it pivots outward.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to install the front-panel

covers with the tone and balance control knobs in the unlatched

position. Gently press each knob until it latches. When locked,

the controls cannot be adjusted, preventing inadvertent changes

to your desired settings.

Headphones

If you have connected a three-head tape deck to the Tape/CDR Inputs,

you may monitor a recording while it is being made so that you can

confirm that the correct program material is being recorded and make

any necessary adjustments to the recording level. Press the T-Mon

Button on the front panel to hear playback from the tape deck’s playback

head. When the recording is being monitored, the T-MON message will

flash. Press the T-Mon Button again to hear the original source.

Plug the 1/4" plug on a pair of headphones into the headphone jack

on the front of the receiver for private listening. See Figure 31.

Figure 31 – Headphone Jack

NOTES:

Speaker 1/2

• The HK 3390 is not an audio/video surround sound receiver.

It is only capable of playing source programs in one- or two-

channel formats, and any information encoded in additional

channels will be lost. The HK 3390 is not equipped with digital

audio inputs, and cannot decode digital surround sound programs.

If you have connected the analog audio and composite video

outputs of a DVD player to the HK 3390, remember to select

two-channel audio in the DVD player and disc menus.

The HK 3390 may be used with up to two pairs of speakers for

additional sound power in the main listening room, or if you wish to

place the second pair of speakers in another room, or even outdoors

(when you select weather-resistant loudspeakers). Select each pair of

speakers by pressing its associated button on either the front panel

or remote. See Figure 32.

• The HK 3390 does not switch the last-selected video source

when an audio-only source, such as Phono, CD or Tape/CDR,

is selected subsequently. It is not possible to view video while

listening to an audio-only source.

Figure 32 – Speaker 1/2 Buttons

Press the button a second time to deactivate that pair of speakers. You

may activate both speaker pairs simultaneously, or deactivate both pairs

for private listening through the headphones. When either of the speaker

pairs are deactivated, if the corresponding Subwoofer Trigger Output is

connected to the subwoofer and the corresponding Subwoofer Link Switch

is on, the trigger signal will be deactivated, turning off the subwoofer

amplifier and conserving energy when the subwoofer is not needed.

Using the Tuner

The HK 3390’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of two ways

(see Figure 34):

1. Press the front-panel AM or FM Button.

2. Press the AM or FM Button on the remote.

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Figure 34 – Tuner Input Selection

Radio stations may be selected in one of five ways (see Figure 35):

1. If you know the frequency number, enter it directly by first pressing

the Direct Button on the remote, and then using the Numeric Keys.

Figure 37 – Programming Presets

2. After you have programmed preset stations (see below), either enter

the preset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the front-

panel Preset Stations Button to scroll through the list of presets.

Auto Preset

You may automatically program all FM radio stations in your area that

are received with acceptable signal strength into the HK 3390’s presets.

Press and hold the Auto Preset Button until the Memory and Preset

Indicators flash in the front-panel display. The tuner will automatically

scan through the entire FM band, entering all stations with acceptable

signal strength into the presets until either all 30 presets have been

filled, or the tuner has scanned the band twice.

3. In Auto Tuning mode, press and hold the Tuning Buttons (front-panel

or remote) to scan in the chosen direction until a station with

acceptable signal strength is detected.

4. In Manual Tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons the

HK 3390 will tune the next frequency increment (0.1MHz for FM,

or 10kHz for AM) in the selected direction.

NOTE: If there are a large number of FM stations in your area,

Auto Preset will overwrite any presets you programmed previously.

Stations with exceptionally strong signals may be programmed

into more than one preset.

5. Press the Preset Scan Button on the front panel or remote to scan

through the previously programmed preset stations. The tuner will

pause for five seconds at each frequency before tuning to the next

preset. Press the Preset Scan Button again to select the current

station and stop scanning.

Recording

Two-channel analog audio signals, as well as composite video signals,

are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs. Thus, to

make a recording, you need only make sure to connect your audio

or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as described in the

Installation section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder is

turned on and recording while the source is playing.

You may monitor your recording if your recorder has separate record

and playback heads. Press the front-panel T-Mon Button to monitor the

recording using the playback head, indicated by the T-MON message

flashing. This will not affect the recording being made from the original

source. To hear the original source again, press the T-Mon Button again.

Figure 35 – Tuning a Station

When an FM station has been tuned, pressing the FM Mode Button will

switch between stereo and mono tuning, which may improve reception

of weaker stations. See Figure 36.

If your recorder does not have off-head playback, then you will not hear

anything when you press the T-Mon Button, unless the recorder is being

used for playback.

NOTE: Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright

restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplication

of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.

Figure 36 – FM Mode Button

To store a station in one of the 30 presets (see Figure 37):

1. Tune the desired station.

Dim Function

2. Press the Memory Button on the remote.

3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number.

To clear a station from the preset memory:

Some people find the front-panel messages distracting and would prefer

to dim them or turn them off altogether.

To dim the display, press the Dim Button on the front panel or remote.

Each button press will cycle through the three settings of:

1. Tune the preset station using any of the methods described above.

2. Press the Memory Button.

VFD FULL: Normal brightness

3. Within five seconds, press the Clear Button.

VFD HALF: Display is dimmed but still visible; the light inside the

volume knob goes dark

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VFD OFF: Display goes completely dark except for Power Indicator

to remind you that the receiver is turned on

NOTE: When the remote is in the device mode for either the

Video 1 or Video 2 source, the Dimmer Button on the remote

will only affect the source device (if compatible), and will not

affect the HK 3390.

Processor Reset

If you wish to fully reset the HK 3390 to its factory defaults, or if it

behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn the Master Power

Switch off and unplug the AC power cord for at least three minutes.

Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver back on. If this doesn’t

help, you may want to try a system reset.

NOTE: A system reset erases all user configurations, including

tuner presets. After a reset, you will need to reenter all of

these settings.

Place the receiver in Standby mode by pressing the Power Switch so

that the Power Indicator turns amber. Simultaneously press and hold

the front-panel Preset Scan and Mute Buttons for at least five seconds

until the software version number, followed by the RESET message,

appear in the display. The unit will return to Standby mode, and you

may power it on.

If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor

reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center

for assistance. Service centers may be located by visiting our

Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Memory

If the HK 3390 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it

will retain user settings indefinitely.

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T R O U B L E S H O O T IN G G U ID E

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

Power Switch is pushed

• No AC power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but there’s no

sound or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Make certain that all input and speaker connections

are secure

• Mute is on

• Press Mute Button

• Volume Control is down

• Desired source not selected

• Speakers deactivated

• Headphones are in use

• Turn up Volume Control

• Press correct Source Selector

• Press Speaker 1 or Speaker 2 Button

• Unplug headphones

• Jumper pins between Preamp Outputs • Replace jumper pins or, if external amplifier

and Main-Amp Inputs were removed

is in use, make sure it is turned on

No sound from any speaker;

light around Power Switch is red

• Amplifier is in Protection mode

due to possible short

• Amplifier is in Protection mode

due to internal problems

• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver and

speaker ends

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change remote batteries

• Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect an optional remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Audio sources sound distorted

• CD player or other audio device

incorrectly plugged into Phono Inputs

• Only plug a device into the Phono Inputs if it is a

turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge, or if it is a

turntable with a moving-coil cartridge with a phono preamp

• Turntable not plugged into Phono Inputs • Do not use a turntable with any inputs other than the Phono

Inputs, unless it has a moving-magnet-type cartridge and

includes a phono preamp

No video image

• Source device’s video output not

connected to HK 3390

• Connect the source’s composite video output to

the correct video input on the HK 3390

• Wrong source selected

• Press the correct Source Selector on the HK 3390

• Video Monitor Output not connected • Connect the HK 3390’s Video Monitor Output to a composite

to display

• Wrong video input on video

display selected

• Audio-only source selected

video input on your television or video display

• Consult the manual for your television for instructions on

selecting the correct video input

• It is not possible to view video while listening to the

Phono, Tape/CDR or CD sources or to the tuner

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your HK 3390, or on installation-related issues,

may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

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H K 3 3 9 0 TEC H N IC A L S P EC IFIC ATIO N S

Audio Section

Stereo Mode:

Continuous Average Power (FTC):

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Usable Sensitivity:

Distortion:

520 – 1720kHz

>40dB

Loop 500µV/M

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, >25dB

80 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz,

@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

100 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz

Selectivity:

@ <0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms

Video Section

Television Format:

Signal Format:

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level):

NTSC/PAL/SECAM

Composite

1Vp-p

200mV/47k ohms

95dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A):

Input Level:

Input Impedance:

Sync Polarity:

Output Level:

Output Impedance:

Video Frequency Response:

75 Ohms, unbalanced

Negative

1Vp-p

75 Ohms, unbalanced

10Hz – 10MHz

Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB): 10Hz –110kHz

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±42 Amps

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM):

Rise Time:

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

General

Slew Rate:

40V/µsec

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

AC 120V/60Hz

<1W standby, 230W maximum

(both channels driven)

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range:

87.5 – 108.0MHz

IHF 1.12µV/13.5dBf

Mono/Stereo 73/72dB

Mono/Stereo 0.3/0.4%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 65dB

>80dB

>100dB

Dimensions:

Width:

Height:

(Product)

(Shipping)

Usable Sensitivity:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Distortion:

Stereo Separation:

Selectivity:

17.3" (440mm)

6.6" (168mm)

15" (382mm)

22" (560mm)

10.6" (270mm)

18.3" (465mm)

Depth:

(Product)

20.9 lb (9.5kg)

(Shipping)

25.1 lb (11.4kg)

Image Rejection:

IF Rejection:

Weight:

Tuner Output Level:

1kHz, ±100kHz, Dev 500mV

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,

registered in the United States and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain is

a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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A P P E N D IX

Table A1 – Remote Control Device Types

Source Input

Phono

Remote Control Device Type

Operates HK 3390 only

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Tape/CDR

Harman Kardon DMC 1000

Harman Kardon DVD player

Harman Kardon CD recorder

Harman Kardon CD player

Operates HK 3390 only

AM/FM

Table A2 – Subwoofer Trigger Output Operation

Subwoofer Link Switch Status

Main Speaker Signal Status

Trigger Output Status

Subwoofer Output Status

Switch

Status

Speaker Pair

Audio Signal Status

Trigger Output

Status

Subwoofer Output

Audio Signal Status

High

Low

OFF

High

Low

OFF

High

OFF

High

HIgh

OFF

Note: Each switch only affects its correspondingly numbered Subwoofer Output and Trigger Output.

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Table A3 – Remote Control Function List

Button

Phono

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3/VID Front

DVD Player

Control Codes

Tape MON/CDR

CD Recorder

Control Codes

Controls

DMC 1000

Control Codes

DVD Player

Control Codes

CD Player/Changer

Control Codes

Controls

HK 3390 only

Power On

Power Off

Speakers 1

Speakers 2

Phono

System Power On System/DMC Power On System/DVD Power On System/DVD Power On System/CDR Power On

System/CD Power On

System/CD Power Off

Speakers 1 On/Off

Speakers 2 On/Off

Phono Select

System Power On System Power On

System Power Off System Power Off

Speakers 1 On/Off Speakers 1 On/Off

Speakers 2 On/Off Speakers 2 On/Off

System Power Off

System/DMC Power Off System/DVD Power Off System/DVD Power Off

System/CDR Power Off

Speakers 1 On/Off

Speakers 2 On/Off

Phono Select

Speakers 1 On/Off Speakers 1 On/Off

Speakers 2 On/Off Speakers 2 On/Off

Speakers 1 On/Off

Speakers 2 On/Off

Phono Select

Speakers 1 On/Off

Speakers 2 On/Off

Phono Select

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

CD Select/CD

Power On

VID 1

VID 2

VID 3

VID 1 Select/DMC VID 1 Select/DMC

Power On Power On

VID 2 Select/DVD VID 2 Select/DVD

VID 1 Select/DMC

Power On

VID 1 Select/DMC

Power On

VID 1 Select/DMC

Power On

VID 1 Select/DMC

Power On

VID 1 Select/DMC VID 1 Select/DMC

Power On Power On

VID 2 Select/DVD VID 2 Select/DVD

VID 2 Select/DVD

Power On

VID 2 Select/DVD

Power On

VID 2 Select/DVD

Power On

VID 2 Select/DVD

Power On

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

VID 3 Select/VID

Front Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

FM Select

AM Select

Tape Mon.

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

Tape, Mon/CDR

Select/CDR

Power On

FM Mode

DMC Status

DVD Status

DVD Playlist

DVD Subtitle On/Off

MP3

CD Time Display Mode

CD Program Check

CD 1

FM Mode

Auto Preset

DMC Subtitle

DVD Subtitle

CDR Program Check

Auto Preset

CD 2

CD 3

CD 4

CD 5

CD 6

CD 7

CD 8

CD 9

Direct

DMC Info

DVD Info

DVD Chapter

CDR Auto/Manual

CD + 10

CD 0

Frequency Direct

Clear

Memory

DMC Clear

DVD Clear

DVD Audio

DVD Up

DVD Clear

DVD Return

DVD Up

DVD Setup

DVD Left

DVD Enter

DVD Right

DVD Intro Scan

DVD Down

DVD Disc Menu

Volume Up

Audio Mute

DVD Page +

Volume Down

DVD Page –

DVD Prev/Step

CDR Clear

CDR Program

CDP Select

CDR Level Indicator

CDP Level Indicator

CDR Random Play

CDR Track Increment

CDP Intro Scan

CDR Select

CDR Intro Scan

Volume Up

Audio Mute

CDR Display

Volume Down

CDP Display

CDR Skip Down

CD Clear

CD Program

Clear

Memory/Store

Preset Tuning Up

Memory/Store

Preset Tuning Up

DMC Up

DMC Setup/Main Menu DVD Setup

DMC Left

DVD Left

CD Volume Down

CD Random Play

CD Volume Up

CD Intro Scan

DMC Enter

DMC Right

DMC Title

DMC Down

DMC Disc Menu

Volume Up

Audio Mute

DVD Enter

DVD Right

Preset Scan

DVD Title

Preset Scan

Preset Tuning Down Preset Tuning Down

Preset Scan

DVD Down

DVD Disc Menu

Volume Up

Disc Menu

Volume Up

Mute

Tuning Up

CD Display

Volume Up

Audio Mute

Volume Up

Audio Mute

Tuning Up

Volume Up

Audio Mute

Tuning Up

Audio Mute

DVD Zoom

Volume Down

DVD Audio Mode

DVD Prev/Step

Audio Mute

CD Disc Skip +

Volume Down

CD Disc Skip –

CD Track Skip Down

Volume Down Volume Down

Volume Down

DMC Audio

Volume Down

Tuning Down

Volume Down

Tuning Down

Preset Down |

DMC Prev/Step

Preset Tuning Down Preset Tuning Down

Pause ||

DMC Pause

DVD Pause

CDR Pause

CD Pause

Preset Up

DMC Next/Step

DVD Next/Step

CDR Skip Up

CD Track Skip Up

CD Search Reverse

Preset Tuning Up

Backward

DMC Search/Slow

Reverse

DVD Search/Slow

Reverse

DVD Search/Slow

Reverse

CDR Search Reverse

Play

DMC Play

DVD Play

CDR Play/Select

CD Play

Forward 33

DMC Search/Slow

Forward

DVD Search/Slow

Forward

DVD Search/Slow

Forward

CD Search Forward

Rec

DMC Record

DMC Stop

DVD Video Off

DVD Stop

DVD Video Off

DVD Stop

CDP Text Readout

CDR Stop

Stop

CD Stop

Dimmer

DMC Dimmer

DMC Video Mode

DVD Dimmer

DVD Repeat

DVD A-B Repeat

DVD Angle

Dimmer

Repeat (V. Mode)

A-B (Source)

Sleep

DVD Repeat

DVD A-B Repeat

Sleep Timer

CDR Repeat

CDR A-B Repeat

Sleep Timer

CD Repeat

CD A-B Repeat

Sleep Timer

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