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HK 3470 StereoReceiver OWNER'SMANUAL harman / kardon HK3470 ML _ TE T _ N A _ TO _ NED ST MEP _ 0Ry P _ ' T SLEp pborm T . Mm Tape CO Aug { _ 81ee _ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MuhJ 8Jr1 8Jr2 V TunV , g A PnletS _ en • I _ mnt A FM AM FM Mode I I harman / kardon _ Power for the digital revolution . TM
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HK 3470 StereoReceiver 3 Introduction 3 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel ControB 7 Front Panel Information Display 8 Rear Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 14 Operation 14 Basic Operation 14 SourceSelection 14 luner Operation 15 lape Recording 16 Remote Control Operation 17 Programming the Remote 19 Memory Backup 19 ProcessorReset 19 fr oubleshooting Guide 20 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to helpyou usethis manualwith the remotecontrol , front panelcontrolsand rearpanel connectionsc , ertainconventionshavebeenused , EXAMPLE - ( bold type ) indicatesa specificremotecontrol or front panelbutton , or rearpanel connectionjack EX AIIP L E ( OCRtype ) indicatesa messagethat is visibleon the front panel informationdisplay X , , M ( oudinedtype ) indicatesa lit indicatorin the front panelinformationdisplay [ ] - ( numberin a square ) indicatesa specificfront panelcontrol ! _ ( letter in a circle ) indicatesa button or indicatoronthe remote O - ( numberin a circle ) indicatesa rearpanelconnection [ ] ( letter in a square ) indicatesan indicatorin the front paneldisplay 2 TABLEOF CONTENTS
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Introduction Congratulations ! With the purchaseof the • Harman Kardon - Designed High - Important Safety Information Current , Ultrawide - Bandwidth HarmanKardonHK3470 youare aboutto begin manyyearsof listeningenjoyment , The Amplifier Verify Line Voltage Before Use HK3470 hasbeencustom - designedto provide YourHK3470 hasbeendesignedfor usewith • VMAx Processing Mode - Exclusiveto 120 - voltACcurrent Connectionto a line volb all the excitementand power of rock , jazzand Harman KardonReceivers popular music , and everynuanceof classical ageotherthan that for which it is intendedcan selections • Phono Input Section createa safetyand fire hazard , andmaydam - agethe unit , • Speaker l / Speaker 2 Outputs for High - Whilesophisticatedsystemsare hind at work Quality Sound inTwo Locations If you haveanyquestionsaboutthe voltage within the HK3470 to makeall of this happen , • Pre - Out / Main - ln Jacksfor Use With requirementsfor your specificmodel , or about hookupand operationaresimple Colopkeyed External Amplifiers , Equalizersor the line voltage inyour area , contactyour sell - connectionsand a comprehensiveremotecon - Speaker Processors ing dealerbefore pluggingthe unit intoa wall t _ olmakethe HK3470 easyto use , outlet , • Programmable Learning Remote 1oobtain maximumenjoymentfrom your new Control Do Not Use Extension Cords receive _ w , e urgeyouto takea few minutesto Toavoidsafetyhazards , useonly the power • Subwoofer Outputs readthroughthis manual Thiswill ensurethat cordattachedto your unit Wedo not recom - connectionsto speakers , sourceplaybackunits mendthat extensioncordsbeusedwith this and other externaldevicesare madeproperly product , As with all electricaldevices , do not in addition , a few minutesspentlearningthe run power cordsunderrugsor carpetsor place functionsof the variouscontrolswill enable heavyobjectsonthem , Damagedpower cords youto take advantageof all the power the shouldbereplacedimmediatelywith cords HK3470 is ableto deliver meetingfactoryspecifications , if youhaveanyquestionsaboutthis product , its Handle the AC Power Cord Gently installationor operation , pleasecontact your Whendisconnectingthe powercord froman AC dealei , your best localsourceof information outlet , alwayspull the plug neverpull the cord , if youdo not intend to usethe unit for Description and Features anyconsiderablelength of time , disconnectthe HarmanKardon'sHK3470 is the world's first plug fromthe ACoutlet , stereoreceiverto offerVMAx , VMAxis a pro - prietarysignal - processingtechniquethat cre - atesan open , spacioussound field when only two loudspeakersare availableVMAxcircuitry CAUTION is ableto decodethe ambienceof a concert hall or theaterfrom a stereorecording TheHK3470 is a full - featuredstereoreceiver , with five inputsand an FMStereo / FM / AMtuner CAUTION : To prevent electric shock , with capabilitiesthat providefor the utmost do not use this ( polarized ) plug with an extension cord , flexibility , A high - qualityphonoinput is avail - receptacle or other outlet able sothat you maycontinueto enjoyyour unless the blades can existingrecordcollectionaswell as the latest be fully inserted to CD recordings , prevent blade exposure . TheHK3470 ' s powerfulamplifieruses within an equilateral L _ iangle , is intended to alell _ he user _ o the presence ol un _ nsulated traditional HarmanKardonHigh - CurrentDesign _ lj The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol ' dangerous voltage I ' with _ the ploduct _ s philosophiesto meetthe wide dynamicrange enclos _ ie _ hat may be of sufficient magnitude _ o co _ shtute a n _ k of elec _ c _ hock to pelso _ s of anyprogramselection HarmanKardoninventedthe high - fidelity receivermorethan forty - sevenyearsago With literatureaccompanyh _ g the appliance state - of - the - artfeaturesand time - honoredcir - cuit designs , the HK3470 is oneof the finest receivemeverofferedby HarmanKardon I 3 INTRODUCTION
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Safety Information • Avoid moistor humid locations Do Not Open the Cabinet Thisdevicecomplieswith Part15of the FCC There are no user - sels / iceable corrlponents Rules . Operationis subjectto the following two • Donot obstructthe ventilationslotsonthe insidethis product , Openingthe cabinetmay conditions : ( 1 ) this devicemaynot causeharm - top of the unit or p4aceobjectsdirecdyover presenta shockhazard , and anymodification fu4interferenceand ( 2 ) this devicemustaccept them , to the productwill void your guaranteeIf water interferencereceived , includinginterferencethat Cleaning or anymetal objectsuchas a paperclip , wire maycauseundesiredoperation , Whenthe unit getsdirty , wipe it with a clean , or stapleaccidentallyfalls insidethe unit , dis - soft , dr ] _ cloth if necessaryw , ipe it with a soft connectit fromthe ACpower sourceimmedi - NOTEC : hangesor modificationsmaycausethis cloth dampenedwith mild soapywater , then a atelyand consultan authorizedservicestation , unit to fail to comp4ywith Part 15of the FCC fresh clothwith cleanwater Wipedry immedi - Rulesand mayvoidthe user'sauthority to CAW or Antenna Grounding atelywith a drycloth , NEVERusebenzene , operatethe equipment If anoutside antennaor cablesystemis con - aeroso4cleaners , thinner , alcoholor anyother nectedto this product , becertainthat it is volatilecleaningagent Donot useabrasive Unpacking groundedso asto providesomeprotection cleaners , asthey maydamagethe finish of Thecartonand shippingmaterialsusedto pro - againstvoltage surgesand static charges metal parts , Avoidsprayinginsecticidenearthe Section810 of the NationalElectricalCode , unit tect your newreceiverduring shipmentwere spedaflydesignedto cushionit fromshockand ANSI / NFPANo 70 - 1984 , providesinformation vibration We suggestthat yousavethe carton with respectto propergroundingof the mast Moving the Unit and packingmaterialsfor usein shippingif you and supportingstructure , groundingof the Beforemovingthe unit , becertainto discon - lead - inwire to anantennadischargeunit , size nectanyinterconnecdoncordswith othercom - of groundingconductors , locationof antenna ponentsand makecertainthat you disconnect the unit from theACoutlet , Tominimizethe sizeof the cartonin storage , dischargeunit , connectionto groundingelec - youmaywishto flatten it , Thisis done by care - trodesand requirementsof the groundingelec - trode , fully slitting the tape seamson the bottomand Important Information for the User co41apsintghe cartondown to a moretwo - NOTET : hisequipmenthasbeentested and NOIETOCATVSYSTEMiNSTALLERT : his dimensionalappearanceO , thercardboard foundto complywith the limitsfor a Qass - B reminderis providedto carltheCATV ( CableTV ) insertsmaybestoredin the samemannen digital device , pursuantto Part15 of the FCC systeminstafler'sattention to article 820 - 40of Packingmaterialsthat cannotbe collapsed RulesT , helimits are designedto providerea - the NECthat providesguidelinesfor proper shouldbe savedalongwith the cartonin a sonableprotectionagainstharmful interference groundingand , in particular , specifiesthat the plastic bag , ina residentialinstallation Thisequipmentgen - cablegroundshall beconnectedto theground - erates , usesandcanradiateradio - frequency ing systemof the building , as closeto the point If youdo not wishto savethe packagingmate - energyand , if not instafledand usedin accor - of cableentryas possible rials , pleasenotethat the cartonand other sec - dancewith the instructions , maycauseharmful interferenceto radiocommunication However , tions of the shippingprotectionare recydable Installation Location Pleaserespectthe environmentand discard there is no guaranteethat harmfu4interference • To ensureproperoperationand to avoidthe those materialsat a local recyclingcenter will not occurin a particularinstallation potentialfor safetyhazards , placethe unit if this equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterfer - on a firm and levelsurfaceW . henplacingthe enceto radio or televisionreception , which can uniton a shelf , becertainthat the shelfand be determinedby turning theequipmentoff anymountinghardwarecansupportthe and on , the useris encouragedto try to correct weight of the product , the interferenceby one or moreof the following measures : • Makecertainthat properspaceis provided both aboveand belowthe unit for ventila - • Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna tion if this productwill beinstalledin a cab - inetor other enclosedarea , makecertain • increasethe separationbetweenthe equip - that thereis sufficientair movementwithin mentarid receiver the cabinet Undersomecircumstancesa fan • Connectthe equipmentinto anoutlet ona mayberequired circuit differentfromthat to which the receiveris connected • Donot placethe unit directlyon a carpeted surface • Consultthe dealeror an experienced radio / TVtechnicianfor help • Avoidinstallation inextremelyhot or co4d locations , or an areathat is exposedto direct sunlight or heatingequipment 4 SAFETYINFORMATION I
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Front Panel Controls ? T T harman / kardon H _ O o - _ , ° _ ' RA AU FMU = _ u _ sp * lkwl sp * d _ 2 g _ Rl _ h ] . . . . . . . . . . [ I I [ ] I1 1 I I ' [ ] Main PowerSwitch [ ] TuningButton [ ] SleepButton [ ] SystemPowerControl [ ] TapeInput Selector [ ] BassContlol [ ] PowerIndicator [ ] PresetScan [ ] TrebleControl [ ] HeadphoneJack [ ] CD Input Selector [ ] BalanceControl [ ] Mute [ ] Aux Input Selector [ ] VolumeControl [ ] Speaker1 Selector [ ] PresetSelector [ ] Volume / MuteIndicator [ ] Speaker2 Selector [ ] VMAx Selector [ ] Main InformationDisplay [ ] PhonoInput Selector [ ] FM / AMSelector [ ] SpeakerSelectionIndicators [ ] T - Mort ( rape Monitor ) Input Selector [ ] FM ModeSelector [ ] RemoteSensorWindow [ ] Main Power Switch : Pressthis buttonto [ ] System Power Control : WhentheMain [ ] Headphone Jack : Thisjack maybeusedto Power Switch [ ] is " ON , " pressthis button applypower to the HK3470 Whenthe switchis listento the HK3470 ' soutputthrougha pairof pressedin , theunit isplacedin a Standbymode , to turn onthe HK3470 ; pressit again to turn headphonesB . ecertainthat theheadphones the unit off Notethat the Power Indicator asindicatedby thePower Indicator [ ] sur - havea standard1 / 4 " stereophoneplug . roundingthe System Power Control [ ] This [ ] surroundingthe switchwill turn green [ ] Mute : Pressthis button to momentarily when the unit is ol3 , button MUSTbe pressedinto operatethe unit silencethe speakeroutput of the HK3470 ] o turn the unit off andpreventthe useof the [ ] Power Indicator : ThisLEDwill light in remotecontrol , this switchshouldbepressed [ ] Speaker 1 Button : Pressthis button to amberwhenthe unit is in the Standbymodeto until it popsout fromthe front panelsothat the turn the speakersconnectedto the Speaker 1 signalthat the unit is readyto beturned on , word ' 1OFF " maybereadat the top of the output terminals _ i onor off Whenthe unit is in operation , the indicatorwill switch , brieflyturn red , and then changeto green , A [ ] Speaker 2 Button : Pressthis button to NOTEI : n normaloperationthis switch is left in red indicatorduring normaloperationmeans turn the speakersconnectedto the Speaker 2 that the unit is in the Protectmode , and should the " ON " position output terminals _ ) onor off beturned off and then checkedfor a possible 5 FRONTPANELCONTROLS I
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Front Panel Controls be seatedmidwaybetweenthe two loudspeak - [ ] PhonoInput Selector : Pressthis button [ ] Volume / Mute Indicator : Thisindicator ers , andthe samedistancefromthe speakersas to selectthe output of a turntablethat is con - will glow greenwhenthe HK3470 is turned the speakersarefrom eachotherThespeakers nectedto the Phono inputs on . its positionwill enableyouto judge the relativevolumeof the unit evenwhenthe must beplacedfacing paralleland evenlywith [ ] T - Men ( Tape Monitor ) Input Selector : eachotherso that their bafflesare in the same speakersare mutedorturned off Whenthe Pressthis button to listento the output of a plane Pressthe button againto returnto indicatoris pointingtowardthe left , as in an tape recorderconnectedto the Tape Monitor Stereomode , " 8 o'clock " position , the volume is low ; when inputsO TheT - Monindicatorwill light to it is pointingto the right , as in a " 3 o'clock " indicatethat the input sourceis being monb [ ] FM / AM Selector : Pressthis button to position , the volume is loud Whenthe unit has tored when the HK3470 is connectedto a selectthe tuneras the input to the receiver been mutedby pressingthe Mute button [ ] , three - headtape deckor anotherunit with off - Whenthe tuner is in use , pressthis button to the indicatorwill flash , head playback changebetweentheAM and FMfrequency bands , [ ] Main Information Display : Thisdisplay [ ] Tuning Button : Pressthe left sideof the deliversmessagesand statusindicationsto [ ] FM Mode Selector : Pressthis buttonto button to tune lower - frequencystationsandthe helpyouoperatethe receiven selecttheStereoor Mono modefor FM tuning right sideof the buttonto tune higher - frequency Inthe STEREOmodera Stereo indicatorwill stations Whena station with a strongsignalis [ ] Speaker Selection Indicators : These light in the Main Information Display _ r tuned , the TUNEDindicatorwill light in the indicatorslight as a greenLEDnextto the des - and stereoreceptionwill beprovidedwhensta - Main Information Display [ ] , A brief ( 1 / 2 ignationfor eachspeakerpair to showwhen tionsaret _ ansmitdngstereosignals , In the second ) pressof the button will manuallytune theyare active Pressthe Speaker 1 [ ] or MONOmode , the left and right signalsfrom to the nextfrequencyincrement , while pressing Speaker 2 [ ] Selectorsto activateeither stereobroadcastswill bemixedtogetherand and holding the button for a longerperiodwill pair of speakersBoth setsof speakersmaybe automaticallytune to the next stationwith a reproducedthroughall channelsS . electMONO selectedsimultaneouslyas longasall speakers for betterreceptionof weak signalsVMAxwill signalstrongenoughfor acceptablereception , havea nominalimpedanceof 8 ohmsor haveno effect in MONOmode greatenHowever , occasionallythe actual [ ] Tape Input Selector : Pressthis buttonto impedancewifl vary , dependinguponthe listento theoutput of a tape recorderor other [ ] Sleep Button : Pressthis buttonto place programmaterial If the impedancedropsto a deviceconnectedto the Tape2 inputs _ } , the unit in the Sleepmode , Eachpressof the point where theremaybe potentialdamage button selectsthe amount of time that will to the equipment , the HK3470 will go into [ ] Preset Scan : Pressthis button to auto - remainbeforethe unitautomaticallygoes protect mode maritally scanthroughthe stationsthat have intothe Standbymode , asshownin the Main been programmedin the HK3470 ' smemoiy Information Display E _ , inthe following [ ] Remote SensorWindow : Thesensor Thetunerwill play five secondsof eachstation order : behindthis window receivesinflated signals before movingto the nextpresetstation To from theremotecontrol Aim the remoteat this min mln mi _ mm ml _ stopthe scanwhen the desiredstationis areaand donot blockor coverit unlessan [ _ lill - - " 8g . _ _ . . 70 . _ _ . . 60 . _ _ . . SO heard , pressthe button again , ( Seepage 15for - _ mln30 _ _ rain20 _ _ 11 _ m - _ OFF _ externalremotesensoris installed moreinformation onthe tuner memorysystem ) [ ] BassControl : Turnthis controlto modify [ ] CD Input Selector : Pressthis button to the low - frequencyoutput of the left and right listento the output of a CDplayerconnectedto channelsbyas muchas + 10dB , Setthis control the CD inputs _ , to a suitablepositionfor your tasteand room acoustics [ ] Aux Input Selector : Pressthis button to listento the output of a deviceconnectedto [ ] Treble Control : Turnthis controlto modi7 [ the Aux inputs _ , the high - frequencyoutput of the left and right [ ] Preset Selector : Pressthis buttonto step channelsbyas muchas + 10dB , Setthis control up or downthrough the list of stationsthat has to a suitablepositionfor your tasteand room acoustics been enteredinto the presetmemory , ( See page15 for more informationontuner pro - [ ] Balance Control : [ urn this controlto gramming , ) changethe relativevolumefor the left and [ ] VMAx Selector : Pressthis buttonto right channels engageVMAxprocessingof a stereoinput , The [ ] Volume Control : [ urn the knob clockwise VMAx Mode Indicator [ ] wifl light , and you to increasevolumercounterclockwiseto will noticea widei , morespacioussoundfield decreasethe volume , in orderto obtain maximumbenefit , you should 6 FRONTPANELCONTROLS I
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Front Panel Information Display [ ] [ ] VMAxMode indicator [ ] MemoryIndicator [ ] Main InformationDisplay [ ] PresetNumber / SleepTimer r _ Stereolndicator [ ] TapeMonitor ( f - Mon ) Indicator [ ] PresetIndicator [ ] funed Indicator [ ] Mute Indicator [ ] SleepIndicator [ ] Auto Indicator [ ] VMAx Mode Indicator : Thisindicator [ ] TunedIndicator : Thisindicatorlights when lightswhenthe VMAxmodeis in use ( See a stationis beingreceivedwith sufficientsignal page 14 for a descriptionof the VMAxMode , ) strengthto provideacceptablelisteningquality [ ] Preset Number / Sleep Timer : Whenthe [ ] Auto Indicator : Thisindicatorlights when the tuner'sAuto modeis inuse , tuner is in USetrhese numbersindicatethe spe - cific presetmemorylocation in use , ( Seepage [ ] Main Information Display : Thisdisplay 15for moreinformationon presetstations ) shows messagesrelatingto the status , input Whenthe Sleepfunction is in use , thesenum - source , tuner or other aspectsof the HK3470 ' s bersshow how manyminutesremainbefore operation the unit goesinto the Standbymode [ ] Tape Monitor ( T - Mon ) Indicator : When [ ] Preset Indicator : Thisindicatorlights usedwith three - headcassettedecks , or other when thetuner is in useto showthat the recordingdevicesthat offer immediateplayback Preset Number / SleepTimer [ ] is showing of the recordingas it is beingmade , the the station'spresetmemorynumber ( Seepage HK3470 allowsyouto monitor a recording 15for moreinformationon tunerpresets , ) ratherthan merelylisteningto the input source , [ ] Sleep Indicator : Thisindicatorlights when or waiting until the recordingsessionis com - the Sleepfunctionis in useThenumbersin the plete in order to hearthe recording , Pressthe PresetNumber / SleepTimerIndicato _ swill show Tape Monitor Input Selector 13 " ] ( _ , andthe the minutesremainingbeforethe HK3470 T - Mon Indicator [ ] will light to remindyou goesinto the Standbymode , ( Seepage 14for that youare monitoringthe recording , Pressthe more informationon the Sleepfunction ) Tape Monitor Input Selector 13 " ] ( _ againto hearthe input source [ ] Memory Indicator : Thisindicatorflashes when enteringpresetsandother information [ ] Mute Indicator : Thisindicatorlights to intothe tuner's memory remindyouthat the HK3470 ' soutput hasbeen silencedby pressingthe Mute button [ ] [ ] Stereo Indicator : Thisindicatorlights Pressthe Mute button againto returnto the when anFMstation is beingtuned in stereo , previouslyselectedoutput level , 7 FRONTPANEL INFORMATIONDISPLAY
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Rear Panel Connections t _ - ® ] wi _ n = N M = nRime _ = AUF = H _ = 1 . MA = Em K = m _ . . . . . . IA _ A ] 0 A _ mu nei _ ni = U _ - _ U . nuf * wn _ mam = _ u _ ram 0 . . . . 9 . @ @ @ _ _ 5 _ _ % . . . _ . . © . . . - . @ _ © 00 , = = = L _ Z = L _ _ _ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ _ . d _ , , _ . q _ } _ i _ i I i 0 AMAntenna Aux Inputs _ ) PreampOut FMAntenna TapeMonitor Play / In SubwooferOut PhonoGround _ ) TapeMonitor Record / Out Speaker1 lerminals RemoteJRIn _ } Tape2 Play / in _ ) Speaker2 lerminals RemoteJROut Tape2 Record / Out _ ) AccessolyOutlets PhonoInputs _ ) Main In PowerCable CDInputs _ ) Pre - OutJMaindnJumperPins 8 REARPANELCONNECTIONS I
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Rear Panel Connections 0 AM Antenna : ConnecttheAM loopanten - NOTEW : henthesejacks are connectedto a _ ) Speaker 2 Terminals : Connecttheseter - three - headrecorderor anotherdevicewith off - minalsto the appropriateterminalsonyour terminals , if anexternalAM antennais used , head playback , it will be possibleto monitor speakers , makeconnectionsto the AM andGND the sourcebeingrecorded , _ ) Accessory Outlets : Theseoutletsmaybe terminalsin accordancewith the instructions _ ) Tape 2 Play / In : Connectthesejacks to the usedto power low - currentdraw devicessuch suppliedwith the antenna , PLAY / OUjTacks of a secondaudio recorden asCDplayersor cassettedecks , Tile powerto O FM Antenna : Connectan indooror exter - theseoutlets remainson aslong asthe receiver Tape 2 Record / Out : Connectthesejacks nal FMantennato this terminal , itself is on , Whenthe receiveris turned off , or to the Rec / Injacks of a secondaudiorecorder placedin the Standbymode , power to these _ ) Phono Ground : Connectthe groundwire outletsis removed , _ ) Main In : Thesejacksae the inputto the from a turntableto this terminalto reducesys - HK3470 ' spoweramplifierUnlessanexternal tem hum NOTET : hepower consumptionof the devices poweramplifieris usedt , hejumperpinsshould pluggedintotheseoutlets shouldnot exceed remainconnectedto thePreampOutjacks 0 Remote IR In : Ifthe HK3470 ' sfront panel 1O0watts , IRsensorisblockeddueto cabinetdoo _ sor other _ ) Pre - Out / Main - ln Jumper Pins : Thesepins obstructionsa , nexternalIRsensormaybeused , _ ) Power Cable : Connectthe ACplugto a connectthereceiver'spmampandamplifiersec - Connecttheoutputof the sensorto tfiisjeck nonswitchedACwall output , t4onsUnlessanexternaal mplifiere , qualizeorr _ ) Remote IR Out : Thisconnectionpermits speakerprocessoirsused , theyshouldbeleRcon - the IRsensorin the receiverto serveother nectedS , eepage13formoreinformationonexter - remote - controlleddevicesC , onnectthisjack to nal amplifierconnections , the ' qR IN " jack on HarmanKardonor other Preamp Out : Thesejacks provideanout - compatibleequipment , put for the left and right channelsto an optional externalamplifier In normalopera - _ ) Phono Inputs : Connectthe outputsof tion , unlessan externalpower amplifier is your turntableor tonearmto thesejacks Note used , thejumper pinsshould remainconnected that onlyturntableswith Moving Magnet ( MM ) to the Main In jacks _ ) type cartridgesmaybeused , CD Inputs : Connectthesejacks to the out - Subwoofer Out : Connectthesejacks to put of a compactdiscplayeror CDchanger the linedevelinput of a poweredsubwoofenif an externalsubwooferamplifieris used , connect _ ) Aux Inputs : Connectthesejacks to the thisjack to the subwooferamplifierinput , When line - leveloutput of anyaudio devicesuchasa a single , monosubwooferis used , makethe TV cableconverterrportableaudio playeror connectionto the bottomjack MP3playen Speaker 1 Terminals : Connecttheseter - _ ) Tape Monitor Play / In : Connectthese minalsto the appropriateterminalson your jacks to the Play / Oujtacks of an audiorecordec speakers , _ ) Tape Monitor Record / Out : Connect thesejacks to the Rec / Injacksof anaudio recorder 9 REARPANELCONNECTIONS I
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Remote Control Functions Main PowerOn @ Main PowerOff SourceSelectors _ ) PresetUp / Down TransporCt ontrols DiscSkip MAIN POWER SPEAKER SleepButton _ ] _ DimmerButton O Tuning DirectButton NumericKeys PHONO TAPEMON TAPE2 LEARN Auto Preset SecondaryControlCover ClearButton _ ) MemolyButton _ ] _ MasterVolume OWN PRESET UP DWN TUNING UP R ScanButton _ ) Mute Button FM ModeButton 0 VMAxSelector _ ) TuningUp / Down DISC SKiP FM MODE VMAx LearnButton Speaker1 Selector Speaker2 Selector TransmitteWr indow LEDIndicator STEEP HK3470 0C harman / kardon 10 REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS I
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Remote Control Functions ! _ Main Power On : Whenthe HK3470 the Numeric KeysI _ . ( Seepage15for more _ ) Mute Button : Pressthis buttonto is in the Standbymoderasindicatedbythe information , ) PowerIndicator [ ] glowingambe = prress ( _ ) FM Mode Button : Pressthis buttonwhen Numeric Keys : Thesebuttonsselveas this buttonto turnthe HK3470 on the tuner is in usein the FMband to switchto a ten - buttonnumerickeypadto entertuner _ ) Main Power Off : Whenthe HK3470 is presetpositionsor to tune stationsdirectly monauralreceptionif the station is weak and turned on , pressthis button to placeit in the noisy , ( Seepage15for more 1 ] I Auto Preset : Whenthe tuner andFM band information , ) Standbymode , Notethat in this mode , the unit havebeenselected , this button maybeusedto is still connectedto ACPowen automaticallyprogramthe tunerpresetsfor all 0 VMAx Selector : Pressthis buttonto ( _ Source Selectors : Pressthesebuttonsto activestations Tostartthe auto presetscan , engageVMAx processingof a stereoinput The selectaninputsourcefortheHK3470 pressand holdthe button Notethat the VMAx Mode Indicator [ ] will light , and you MEMOand PRES [ T indicatorswill flash After will noticea widm , morespacioussoundfield , _ ) Preset Up / Down : Whenthe tuner is in a few secondst , he tunerwill star [ to " look " In orderto obtain maximumbenefit , youshould use , thesebuttonsscrollthrough the stations for activestations , asshownby increasingfre - beseatedmidwaybetweenthetwo loudspeak - that havebeenprogrammedintothe HK3470 ' s quencynumbersinthe Main information ers , andthe samedistancefromthe speakersas memoryThesebuttonsalsocontrolthe trackSkip DisplayReleasethe buttonand note that the the speakersarefrom eachother Thespeakem Upand Downon compatibleHarmanKardon tuner will brieflystopat eachactivestationand mustbeplacedfacingparalleland evenlywith compactdiscplayersandchangers , eachother sothat their bafflesare in the same add a presetnumberto the memory , If the FM tuner findsfewer than 30 FMstationswith plane . Pressthe buttonagain to returnto ( _ TransportControls : fhesebuttonsale used Stereomode , acceptablesignalstrength , theAuto Presettun - to controlPlay , PlayForwad , PlayReverseS , top , ingwill scantwo morecyclesor unfil the Pauseand Recordfunctionsoncompatible 1 _ ) Tuning Up / Down : Whenthe tuneris in remainingvacantpresetmemoryspaceshave HarmanKardoncompactdiscplayers / changem use , thesebuttonswill tune upor downthrough beenfilled with thosefoundin the first scan andcassettetapedecksAlso , whena compatible the selectedflequencyband A brief ( 1 / 2 second ) Thescanwill stopwhen all 30 presetmemory HarmanKardoncompactdiscplayeror changec pressof thebutton will manuallytuneto the spaceshavebeenfilled or whenthreescans or cassettedeck , hasbeenselectedusingthe nextfrequencyincrement , while pressingand throughthe band havebeencompleted , SourceSelectors _ r additionaltransport holdingthe buttonfor a longerperiodwill auto controlfunctionsareavailableusingthe Preset 1 _ SecondaryControl Cover : Thissliding maticallytune to the nextstation with a signal Up / Down _ ) andTuning Up / Down ( ] ) covernormallyis in the " up " positionso that it strongenoughfor acceptablereceptionThese buttons , buttonswill also controlFastForwardand hidesthe secondarycontrols ( the Directbutton , NumericKeys , Auto Presetbutton , Clearbutton FastReverse ( or Rewind ) for compatible 1 ] 1 DiscSkip : Thesebuttonsdo not haveany and Memorybutton ) _ ) ( _ ( _ ( _ l _ ) , Toaccess HarmanKardoncompactdiscplayers / changels functionswhencontrollingthe HK3470 , but thesecontrols , placeyour thumb onthe sma ] l andcassettetape decks , theyoperatethe DiscSkipfunctionsof compati - recessedareaat the top centerof thecontrol , ble HarmanKardoncompactdiscchangers ! _ [ earn Button : Thisbutton is usedwhen and gently pressthe coverdown andtowards youwishto programcodesfromanother you , 1 _ Sleep Button : Pressthis buttonto place device'sremotecontrol intothe HK3470 the unit inthe Sleepmode Eachpressof the _ ) Clear Button : Thisbuttonis usedto clear remote , Thesimpleprocedureisdescribedon button selectsthe amount of timethat will presetmemoryinformationfor the ElK3470 ' s page18 remainbeforethe unit will automaticallygo tunec ( Seepage15 for moreinformationon intothe Standbymode , as shownin the Main Speaker 1 Selector : Pressthis buttonto tuner presets ) Information Display [ ] , inthefollowing turn thespeakersconnectedto the Speaker1 order : _ ) Memory Button : Pressthis buttonto open Output terminals _ on oroff a memorypositionthat storesa presetlocation rmn rmn min i ! _ Speaker 2 Selector : Pressthis buttonto for the HK3470 ' stunec ( Seepage15for more 4 { ) _ _ _ 3 { ) _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ 1 { ) _ _ _ _ OFF _ / m _ n rmn m _ n rain turn thespeakersconnectedto the Speaker2 informationon tunerpresets ) Output terminals _ ) on oroff 1 _ Dimmer Button : Pressthis button onceto ( _ Muster Volume : Pressthesebuttonsto I _ TransmitterWindow : Pointthis areaof reducethe brightnessof the front paneldisplay raiseor lowerthe HK3470 ' s volume to halfthe normal intensityP , ressit again to the remotetowardthe receiverwhenusingthe remote I _ P . ScanButton : Pressthis button to auto - turn thefront paneldisplaycompletelyoff Whenthe displayiscompletelyoff , pressthe maticallyscanthroughthe list of stationsthat LED Indicator : Thisindicatorwill light or are programmedinto the HK3470 ' stuner button to returnto normalbrightness blink to confirmvariousstepsinthe learning memoryWhenthe buttonis pressed , eachpre - 0 Tuning : Pressthese buttonsto tune upor processas the HK3470 remoteis programmed set station will playfor five secondsbeforethe down througha selectedfrequencyband , It will alsoflicker whena keyis pressedduring next station is selected . Pressthe buttonagain normaloperationto indicatethat it is transmit - when the desiredstationis heardto stop the t _ ) Direct Button : Pressthis buttonto select ting an infraredcode presetscan a radio stationby enteringitsfrequencyusing I 11 REMOTECONTROLFUNCTIONS
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Installation and Connections System Installation 6 AssembletheAM LoopAntennasupplied Whenconnectingwiresto the speakms , with the unit as shownbelow Connectit to the After unpackingthe unit and placingit on a becertainto observeproperpolarity solid surfacecapableof supportingitsweight , AM screwterminalsO Rememberto connectthe " negative " or " black " wire to thesameterminalon the youwill needto makethe connectionsto your audio andvideo equipment , Thesestepsneed receiverandthe speake _ Similarly , the " posi - tive " or " red " wire shouldbeconnectedto the to bedoneonly whenthe receiveris first installedor when a changeis madeto the liketerminalson the HK3470 and speaker input sourceequipment , We alsorecommendthat the length of cable Audio Equipment Connections usedto connectspeakerpairsbeidenticalFor 7 Connectan FMantennato the FM Antenna Werecommendthat you usehigh - qualityinter - example , usethe samelength pieceof cable connectcableswhenmaking connectionsto connection _ , TheFM antennamaybean to connectthe Speaker1 left and right or sourceequipmentand recordmsto preservethe externalroof antenna , an insidepoweredor Speaker2 left and right speakerse , venif the wire leadantennaor a connectionfrom a cable quality of the signals speakersarea differentdistancefrom the HK3470 , TVsystem Notethat if the antennaor connec - Whenmakingconnectionsto audiosource tion uses300 - ohmtwindead cable , youmust equipmentor speakersit is alwaysa good prac - usethe 300 - ohm - to - 75 - ohmadaptersupplied NOfE : Whilemostspeakermanufacturers with the unit to makethe connection , tice to unplugthe unit fromthe ACwall outlet adhereto an industryconventionof usingblack Thispreventsanypossibilityof accidentally terminalsfor negativeand red onesfor positive , sendingaudio or transientsignalsto the speak - Speaker and Output Connections somemanufacturersmayvaryfromthis config - ersthat maydamagethem , Toensurethat all the audiosignalsare carried uration , Toassureproperphase , andoptimal to your speakerswithout lossof clarity or reso - performancec , onsu4tthe identificationplateon 1 Connectthe analogoutput of a CD p4ayetro lution , we suggestthat youusehigh - quality your speakero , r the speaker'smanualto verify the CD inputs _ , speakercable Manybrandsof cableare avail - po4arityF , youdo not know the polarity of your able , and the choiceof cablemaybeinfluenced speakecaskyour dealerfor advicebeforepro - NOfE : Whenthe CDp4ayerhasbothfixed and bythe distancebetweenyour speakersand the ceeding , or consultthe speaker'smanufacturer variableaudio outputs , it is bestto usethe receivecthe typeof speakemyouuse , personal fixedoutput unlessyoufind that the inputto preferencesand otherfactors Yourdealeror Connectthe speakersusingthe followingsteps : the receiveris so low that the sound is noisy , or installeris a valuableresourcefor helpin so highthat the signalis distorted selectingthe propercable , 1 Connectthemainspeakersto the Speaker1 terminals _ , 2 Connectthe Play / Outjacksof a cassette Regardlessof the brandof cab4eselected , we deck , CDR , MD or other audio recorderto the recommendthat you usea cableconstructedof 2 Connecta secondset of speakerso , r speakers fine , multist _ andcopperwith a gaugeof that are in a secondroomlocation , to the Tape Monitor Injacks _ ) . Connectthe Record / Injacks on the recorderto the Tape AWG14or smallenRemembetrhat inspecifying Speaker 2 terminals _ ) , cable , the lower the number , the thickerthe Monitor Out jacks _ on the HK3470 When cable the tape deckconnectedto these ] acksis a 3 Whenan optional , poweredsubwooferis three - headunit or hasoff - headp4aybacki , t will used , connectthe outputsof the left andright bepossibleto monitorthe output of the source Cablewith a gaugeof 16maybe usedfor Subwoofer Out ] acks @ to the line - level short runsof lessthan ten feet Wedo not rec - beingrecorded , inputsof the subwooferWhenthe subwoofer's ommendthat youusecableswith anAWG amplifier hasstereoinputs , run intemonnects 3 Connectthe output of a secondaudio equivalentof 18or higherdue to the power from bothjacks Whenthe subwooferhasa recorde _ C , DR , VCRor other line - levelaudio lossand degradationin performancethat will monoinput only , usethe bottom outputjack OCCUI deviceto the Tape 2 Play / Injacks _ } , If a for the connection , If the subwooferhasonly recorderisused , connectits Rec / In ] acksto the speakeplevelinputsand outputs , connectthe Cablesthat are run insidewails should have matchingTape 2 Recordoutputs Speaker1 terminals _ to the speaker - level the appropriatemarkingsto indicatelisting inputsonthe subwoofe _ a , nd then connectthe 4 Theoutput of anyelectronicsproductwith a with UL CSAor otherappropriatetesting speakeMeveol utputson the subwooferto your line - leveloutput , suchasa TVset , satellite agencystandards . Questionsaboutrunning mainleft and right speakersf , ollowing the cablesinsidewalls shou4dberefmmdto your receiveror DVD , maybe connectedto theAux instructionsprovidedwith the subwooferWhen installeror a licensedelectricalcontractorwho jacks a passivesubwooferis used , theseconnections isfamiliar with the NECand / orthe applicab4e will be madeto the optionaJamplifierthat 5 Connectthe outputsof a turntablewith a localbuilding codesin yourarea powersthe subwoofef movingmagnetcartridgeto the Phonoinputs ( _ . Toinsurethat the phonoplaybackis noise - free , connectthe groundwire from the tone - arm to the Phono Groundterminal _ , 12 INSTALLATIONAND CONNECTIONS I
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Installation and Connections System and Power Connections Alternatively , you mayconnectthe external Tooptimizethe soundfield , orto suit your lis - TheHK3470 is designedfor flexibleusewith deviceto theTapeMonitor Loop Connectthe tening room environment , youmayfindthat externalcontrolcomponentsand powerampli - Tape Monitor Record / Out jacks _ ) to the someexperimentationis requiredto find the fiers . Theseconnectionsare easyto makedur - inputsof the externaldevice , and connectthe correctlocation Ideally , pansfromleft to right acrossthe front of the roomshouldsound ing an initial installation , or at a later date outputs of the deviceto the Tape Monitor shouldyouchooseto upgradeyoursystem , Play / Injacks _ , smooth , and instrumentsshouldappearto be comingfrom the properlocationwithin an Remote Control Extension AC Power Connections orchestra If the receiveris placedbehinda solid or TheAccessory Outlets 1 _ receivepower as smokedglasscabinet doo _ , the obstructionmay longastile receiveris turned on , Powerto Theplacementof subwoofersshouldbedone theseoutlets is removedwhen the unit is in the preventthe remotesensorfrom receivingcom - as suggestedin the manufacturer'sinstructions , mands In this event , an optionalremotesensor Standbymode , or whenthe Main Power In general , subwoofersoften producebest maybeused Connectthe output of the remote Switch [ ] is in the " OFF " position resultswhentheyare placedin the cornerof a sensorto the Remote IR In ] ack 0 , room , along the samewall as the speakersb , ut Speaker Placement optimal placementwill varywidely depending If othercomponentsarealso preventedfrom Foroptimal listeningenjoyment , andfor sound - on roomsize , the subwoofertypeand the receivingremotecommandso , nly one sensoris field reproductionthat bestre - createsthe origi - placementof rugsand furniturein a room It needed , Theymayusethis unit's sensoror a nal recording , it is good practiceto placethe maybe helpfulto temporarilypositionthe sub - remoteeyeby runninga connectionfrom the speakerssothat theyform a trianglewith the woofer in the usuallisteningposition , then Remote IR Outjack 0 to the RemoteIn ] ack speakersat the front of the room , andthe pre - walk aroundthe roomwhile programmaterial on HarmanKardonor othercompatibleequip - ferredlisteningspotat thethird point of the tri - is playinguntil the bassreproductionsounds ment angle . Thedistancebetweeneachspeakerand bestto your ears Thatlocation is likelyto be the listenershouldbe identical the optimum positionfor the subwoofe _ External Audio PowerAmplifier Connections Forexample , if the speakersare 10feet from Finallyw , hen all connectionsare complete , plug If desired , an optional , externalamplifiermay one another , eachof the speakersshouldopti - the power cord into a nonswitched120 - voltAC be usedin placeof the HK3470 ' sinternal mally beplacedsothat theyare also 10feet wall oudet You'rereadyto enjoythe HK3470 ! power ampiifie _ fromthe listener . It is alsodesirableto place speakerssothat their tweeters , or high - Toconnectan externalpower amplifiei , first frequencydrivers , areaimed at earheight removethe Pre - Out / Main - ln Jumper Pins whenyou areseatedin the listeningposition _ ) that connectthe Preamp Out _ and Main In _ jacks on therear panel Keepthe Le _ F _ Rigtlt Fron _ Speaker Speaker jumpers in a safeplaceshouldthey beneeded at a latertime , \ N / Usinghigh - qualityaudio interconnectcables , \ \ / connectthe Preamp Out jacks _ to the input \ \ \ / jacks onyour power amplifie _ Makecertainto matchthe right output to the right input and the left output to the left input , Notethat whenan externalpower amplifieris used , nospecialadjustmentsare requiredAll volumeand othercontroladjustmentsare A good slatting point tur speaker placement is to make the madeusingthe standardfront panelor remote disLance be _ een the two speakers and the disLance controls , between either speake _ and the lisLel _ er i ( lel _ tical If youwishto useexternalprocessingequip - ment , suchas anequalizer , youmayconnect the deviceto the preamp - outand maindnjacks by removingthe Preamp - Out / Main - ln Jumper Pins _ ) and connectingthe Preamp Out _ ) ] acks to the inputsof the external device , andthe outputsof the deviceto the Main In _ jacks , I 13 INSTALLATIONAND CONNECTIONS
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Operation • Todim the brightnessof the front paneldis - indicatedbya lit green LEDin the Speaker Basic Operation play , pressthe Dimmer button _ ) onthe Indicators [ ] display Bothsetsof speakers TheHK3470 is simpleto operate , and verysim - remoteThefirst presswill dim the lights to half maybe turnedoff for privateheadphonelisten - ilar to stereoreceiversyoumayhaveusedin normal A secondpresswill turn the display ing the past Thissectionwill explainthe useof completelyof [ Pressthe Dimmer button _ ) • Toprogramthe HK3470 for automaticturn - severalfeaturesthat maybe new to you , again to restorethe displayto normalbright - off , pressthe Sleep button onthe front panel ness • Installthe two supp4iedAAA batteriesinthe [ ] or remote1 _ , Eachpressof the button will Source Selection remoteasshown Becertainto observethe ( + ) increasethe time beforeshutdownin the fol - and ( - ) polarityindicatorsshownin the bottom lowing sequence : • Toselecta sourceat anytime , pressanyof of the batterycompartment , the Source Selector buttonsonthe remote mJe rnm rn _ n , 2o - " 8o _ _ , 70 _ _ , - , 2 ° q or front panel [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] i ' _ , • Duringa listeningsessionyoumaywish to Thesleeptime will bedisplayedinthe Main adjustthe Bass k " _ , Treble [ ] and Balance Information Display [ ] and it will count [ ] controlsto suit your listeningtastes , down until the time haselapsed • Adjust thevolumeto a comfortablelevel Whenthe programmedtime haselapsed , the usingthe flont panelVolume Control [ ] or unitwill automaticallyturn off Notethat the remoteMaster Volume Up / Down I ] _ but - front paneldisplaywill dim to one - halfbright - tons The volumelevelis displayedby the posi - nesswhenthe Sleepfunctionis programmed tion of the Volume Indicator [ ] , Thinkof the Tocancelthe Sleepfunction , pressthe Sleep • Whenusingthe HK3470 for the hrst time , it Volume Control knob [ ] asthe faceof a button [ ] _ until the Sleepindicatornumbers will be necessaryto pressthe Main Power clock , with theVolume Indicator [ ] indicat - disappearand the Main InformationDisplay button [ ] onthe flont panelto turn the unit ing the hou _ The HK3470 is playingat the showsthe currentsource Pressinganycontrol on Thisplacesthe unit in a standbymode , as minimumvolume levelwhen the Volume buttonwhile the Sleepcontrolis activatedwill indicatedbythe ambercolor of the Power Indicator [ ] pointsto 7 o'clock : when the momentarilyreturnthe Main Information Indicator [ _ ' 1 . Oncethe unit is in standby , you Volume Indicator [ ] pointsto 12 o'clock Displayto full brightnessfor increasedlegibility maybegin a listeningsessionby pressingthe ( straightup ) , the HK3470 is playingat the System Power Control [ ] on the front panel maximumvolume level it is importantthat you or the Main Power On button Q on the makesure neverto exceedthis maximumvol - Totake advantageof HarmanKardon'sexclu - remote Notethat the Power Indicator [ ] umelevelat anytime , in order to avoidpossi - siveVMAxmode , Pressthe VMAx button will turn red , then green . Thiswill turn the unit bledamageto your loudspeakersdueto " clip - IT _ O , Whenthe VMAxcircuitsare engaged , on and returnit to the input sourcethat was ping " , a type of distortionthat is not audibleto patentedprocessingalgorithmsare usedto cre - lastused Theunit mayalso beturned onfrom the humanear until it is severeenoughto per - ate a three - dimensionalsoundspacewith the standbyby pressinganyof the Source manentlydamagemost loudspeakersIt is also illusionof " phantom " speakersat centerand Selector buttonsonthe front panel [ ] [ ] possibled , ependinguponthe programmaterial , surroundpositionsThisspacioussoundwill [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] or remote for clippingto occur at volumesbelowthe max _ simulatea surround - soundpresentationwith - imumvolumelevel , out the needto add additionalspeakersfo Toturn the unit off at the endof a listening returnto standardstereolistening , pressthe sessionsimplypressthe System Power • Totemporarilysilenceall speakeroutputs , VMAx button [ ] O againand notethat the Control [ ] onthe flont panelor the Main pressthe Mute button I _ [ ] Thiswill cut the VMAx Mode Indicator [ ] will go out , Power OFFbutton I _ on the remoteThis output to all speakers , but it will not affect any placesthe unit in the Standbymode , andthe recordingor dubbingthat maybe in progress , Tuner Operation Power Indicator [ ] will turn amberto Whenthe systemis muted , the MUTt indicator remindyouthat the unit is readyfur operation TheHK3470 ' stuner is capableof tuning AM , will light in the Main Information Display when a power commandis receivedfromthe FMand FM Stereobroadcaststations Stations [ ] andthe Volume / Mute indicator [ ] will remote maybe tunedmanually , or theymaybe stored flash Pressthe Mute button _ [ ] again to as favoritestation presetsand recalledfrom a returnto normaloperation Whenthe remoteis usedto turn the unit " off " , 30 - posiBonmemory it is actuallyplacingthe systemin a standby • Forprivatelistening , plugthe 1 / 4 " stereo mode , as indicatedby the ambercolorof the Station Selection phoneplug froma pair of stereoheadphones Power Indicator [ ] , 1 Pressthe AM / FM [ ] buttonson thefront intothe front panelHeadphone jack Lq panelor onthe remote _ to selectthe tuner Whenyouwill beawayfrom homefor an • Oneor two separatesetsof speakersmaybe as an input , extendedperiodof time it is alwaysa good connectedto the HK3470 , Tolistento oneof ideato completelyturn the unitoff usingthe 2 Pressthese buttonsagainat anytime to the speakersets , pressthe Speaker buttons front panelMain Power Switch [ ] , switch betweenAM and FM [ ] [ ] onthe front panelcorrespondingto the desiredspeakersTheactivespeakerswill be 14 OPERATION I
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Operation station , andthen searchfor the next station , 3 Toselectstations pressand bdefiyhold the the presetnumberlocationin the Main Tuning button i'Til ( _ andthe tunerwill search Theautomaticscanprocesswill stop whenall InformationDisplayT , hatmemorylocationwill for the nexthighest or Iowesbfrequencysta 30 presetmemorylocationshavebeenfilled or now beempty , andyou mayprograma differ - the entireFM band hasbeen scannedthree tion that hasan acceptablesignal fo tune to ent station to that location , or ] eaveit empty , times , the nextstation pressthe button again Tapthe Tape Recording Tuning button k'Til ( _ to advanceone ffequen NO ] E : Usingthe automatictuning modein cy incrementat a time or pressandhold it to In normaloperation , the audio sourceselected areaswith morethan 30 FM stationswill com - locatea specificstation Whenthe TUNEDindi for ] isteningthroughthe HK3470 is sentto the pletelyfill the presetmemoriesa , nd ovePwrite cator lights the station is properlytuned and Tape Mort Out andTape 2 Rec Out outputs , anypreviouslymemorizedpresetsfor eitherAM shouldbe heardwith clarity Thismeansthat anyprogramyouare listening or FMstations to maybe recordedsimply byplacingmachines 4 Stationsmayalsobetuned directlyby press connectedto the outputsfor Tape Monitor TiP : Tileautomaticscanprocessmayentersta - ingthe Direct button t _ ) andthen pressing or Tape 2 _ 1 in the recordmode tionsthat youdo not wishto retain in the the Numeric Keys ( _ that correspondto the memory , or it mayentera station on morethan station'sfrequencyT , hedesiredstationwill Whena tape recorderwith separaterecordand one frequencyif the signalis too strong These automaticallybetuned . playbackheadsis used , youmaymonitorthe unwantedstationsmayberemovedfromthe output of the recordingby selectingthe NOTEW : henthe FMreceptionof a station is memoryusingthe PresetClearfunctionout - Tape Monitor Input Selector [ ] ( _ Note linedbelow , weak , audio qualitywill beincreasedby switch - that theT - Mon Indicator will fight inthe ingto Monomodeby pressingthe FM Mode Main Information Display [ ] to remindyou Recalling Preset Stations button [ ] I _ until the STEREOindicatorgoes • To manuallyselecta station previously that youare listeningto the recordplayback out insteadof the actualinput sourcebeing record - enteredinthe presetmemory pressthe ed Preset Tuning Numeric Keys ( _ that coIIespondto the Upto 30 stationsmaybestoredin the desiredstation'smemorylocation IMPORTANNTOfE : Pleasemakecertainthat HK3470 ' s memoryfor easyrecallusingthe youare awareof the copyrightrestrictionson • To manuallytune throughthe list of stored front panelcontrolsor the remote , In orderto anymaterialyoucopy , presetstationsoneby one , pressthe Preset programpresetstationsinto memory , youmust buttons [ ] _ onthe front panelor remote , usethe remotecontrol • Toautomaticallyscanthroughthe stations Toentera station intothe memory , first tune enteredinthe presetmemory , pressthe Preset the station usingthe stepsoutfinedabove Scanbutton [ ] I _ onthe flont panel or Then : remote . Thetuner will cyclethroughthe list of 1 , Pressthe Memory button I _ on the presetstations , stoppingfor five secondsat remote , Notethat the MEMO and PRESET eachone Pressthe button againto stopthe indicatorswill light andflashin the Main scanat your desiredstation , InformationDisplay , Clearing Preset Stations 2 , Within five seconds , pressthe Numeric Unwantedpresetstationsmaybe erasedfrom Keys _ correspondingto the locationwhere the unit's memoryto makeit easierto tune youwishto store this station'sfrequency , only thosestationsyouwant 3 , Repeatthe processaftertuning any Toremovea presetstation fromthe HK3470 ' s additionalstationsto be preset tuner memory , first tune to the stationusing the Preset Scan button [ ] _ 1 onthe front Auto Preset panel or remote , or byenteringthe presetnum - • Presetstationsmayalso beprogrammed ber directly , usingthe Numeric Keys _ , automaticallyfor the entire FMband . Toauto - maticallyenter eachstation that maybetuned Whenthe presetstation to beremovedhas with acceptablequality intothe HK3470 ' s pre - beentuned , fhst pressthe Memory button I _ , set memoriesf , irst selectthe FM band Next , TheMEMO and PRESETindicatorsin the Main pressand brieflyhold the Auto Preset button InformationDisplaywill flash , andthe actual I _ until the MEMO andPRESETindicators presetnumberwill disappearfromthe display beginto flash , and the station frequencyindica - Next , pressthe Clear button I _ within five seconds tion beginsto increase . Releasethe button and note that the tunerwill searchthe entireFM Thepresetstationwill beremovedflom the band , andstop brieflyat eachstationthat has memory , and the actionwill beconfirmedby acceptablesignalstrength , The HK3470 wifl the brief appearanceof the word CL EA R and automaticallyassigna presetnumberto each I 15 OPERATION
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Operation Using the Remote Control Source Selectors _ , which alsochangesthe HarmanKardonCDplayeror changercontrol inputsourceselectiononthe HK3470 codes , Notethat all of these keysmaybepro - It is convenientto think of the functionsof the grammedin the learningmodeto transmitdif - remotecontrol buttonsin termsof " pages " , Threeof the devicepagesare factory - ferent remotecodesto performother functions where eachsourcedevice ( e , g . CD player ) rep - programmedto operatecompatible and / or operateother devices . Pleasereferto resentsitsown page of remotefunctions . The HarmanKardonproducts , TileTapeMonitor the table belowfor specificinformationonthe result is that someof the keyswill performdif - devicepage is programmedasa factorydefault defaultfunctionsof the affectedkeysfor these ferentfunctionsdependingupon which device to operateHarmanKardoncassettedecks . The devices , page hasbeenselectedpriorto pressingthe ] ape 2 pagedefaultsto FlarmanKardonCD - R key Devicepagesare selectedby pressingthe controlcodesTheCD pagedefaultsto REMOTEBUTTONFUNCTIONS BUTTON TAPEMON TAPE2 CD Cassettedeckcontrolcodes CDRecordercontrolcodes CD player / changecrontrolcodes PRESETDWN RE _ SKIP SKIPBACK REVSKIP PRESETUP FWD SKIP SKIPFORWARD FWD , SKIP TUNING DWN REW REVSEARCEI REVSEARCFI TUNING UP FF FWDSEARCEI FWDSEARCFI Rec . / Pause REC / PAUSE RECORD PAUSE STOP STOP STOP Stop RE _ PLAY RANDOMPLAY Rev . Play FWD PLAY PLAY PLAY Fwd . Play TRANSPORS ] ELECT DISCSKIPUP DISCSKIPUP DISKSKIPUp DISKSKIPDown TRANSPORS ] ELECT DISCSKIPDOWN DISCSKIPDOWN FM MODE TIME PRESETSCAN INTROSCAN INTROSCAN INTROSCAN CDPSELECT TUNING Up TUNING Down CDRSELECT DIRECT TRACKDIRECT MEMORY PROGRAM PROGRAM AUTOPRESET FINALIZE CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 g g 0 0 0 0 16 OPERATION I
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Operation Not all of the buttonsonthe HK3470 remote Programmingthe Remote Control Youmayprogramremotebuttonsonly onthese control maybeprogrammed , If you attemptto pages : AUX , TAPE2 , TAPEMON , and CD , Codes Althoughthe remotecontrol is prepro - " learn " a codeinto a button not shownin the maynot beprogrammedto the pagesfor grammedat the factoryto operatecompatible Phono , AM or FM table below , youmayexperienceundesired HarmanKardonCD recorders , playersand responsesto remotecommandso , r losethe changers , andcassettedecks , youmayprogram Onlythe buttonsshownin this table with an ability to performsomefunctionsusingthe the remotewith controlcodesthat operate " X " maybe programmed , remotecontrol , other devices , PROGRAMMABLEREMOTEBUTTONS FUNCTION AUX TAPE2 TAPEMON CD MAINPOWERON MAiN POWEROEE SPEAKER1S SPEAKER2S PHONO TAPEMON TAPE2 LEARN CD AUX AM FM PRESEDTOWN1 < ' 4 X X X X PRESETUPIb _ - I X X X X TUNINGDOWN 1 ' 4 < 1 X X X X TUNINGUPIH _ I X X X X RECORD / PAUSE X X X X STOP X X X X REVERSPELAY X X X FORWARPDLAY X X X X DISCSKIPUP X X X X DISCSKIPDOWN X X X X FMMODE X X X X VMA × R SCAN X X X X MUTE SLEEP TUNINGUP X X MASTERVOLUP DIMMER TUNINGDOWN X X MASTERVOLDOWN DIRECT X X X 1 X X X 2 X X X 3 X X X MEMORY X X X 4 X X X 5 X X X 6 X X X 7 X X X 8 X X X 9 X X X AUTOPRESET X X 0 X X X I 17 OPERATION
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Operation Programmingthe Remote Buttons Is a Resetting One Key to Default Setting Step 3 : Usethe Numeric Keys _ to enter Simple Procedure the numbers " 888 " , 1 - heLEDIndicator Whena new codeis programmedintothe will blink for eachentry , Step 1 : Placethe HK3470 remotecontroland remote , it overwritesthe previouscodefor that Step 4 : TheLED Indicator @ will remainon the remotecontrol for the otherdevice ( eg , r button on that page . However , shouldyou for onesecond , and then blink threetimesto compactdiscplayer ) so that their inflared makea mistake , it is possibleto resetany but - indicatethat it hasresetthe group of keys transmitterwindowsfaceeachother at a ton to itsfactorydefaultusingthe following distanceof about one - halfinch for the selecteddevicepage Thatdevice procedure : page will now operatethe factorydefaultset Step 2 : Simultaneouslypressthe Learn button of codes , Step 1 : Enterthe learning modeby simultane - and the SourceSelector ( _ that corre - ouslypressinganyof the Device buttons Resetting the Entire Remote spondsto the devicewhosecodesyouare and the Learn button trying to program ( eg , , pressthe CDbutton It is alsopossibleto completelyresetall of the Step 2 : Pressand releasethe particulardevice along with the Learnbutton ) . TheLED programmedcodesin the remoteto the factory button for the pagecontainingthe keyyou Indicator @ will blink onceand remainlit defaultsettings Usethefollowing procedure : wishto reset TheLED Indicator _ will Step 3 : Pressand releasethe button on the blink onceand remainon Step 1 : Enterthe learning modeby simultane - HK3470 remotethat youwishto program Step 3 : Usethe Numeric Keys _ to enter ouslypressingany of the Device buttons Makesure that it is one of the program - the numbers " 777 " , The LEDIndicator ( _ and the Learn button mable buttonslisted inthe tableon page will blink for eachentry , 17 , TheLED Indicator @ will blink once Step 2 : Pressand releaseanydevicebutton and remainlit other than PHONOA , M or FM . The LED Step 4 : Pressand releasethe button that you wishto reset TheLED Indicator @ will Indicator @ will blink onceandremainon Step 4 : Pressand hold the button onthe other blink threetimesto indicatethat the button device'sremotewhosecodeyou wishto Step 3 : Usethe Numeric Keys _ to enter hasbeenresetto the factorydefaultcode , programinto the HK3470 remoteuntil the the numbers " 999 " , TheLEDIndicator LED Indicator @ blinksthreetimesand Step 5 : YoumayrepeatStep4 to resetthe will blink for eachentry , remainslit , then releasethe button onthe codesfor otherkeys , If youwishto resetthe other remote Step 4 : TheLED Indicator @ will remainon codesfor anentiredevicepage , seebelow , for fiveseconds , and then blink threetimes If the LED Indicator @ flickersfor five sec - Step 6 : To exitthe learningmode , eitherpress to indicatethat it hasresetall of the keyson onds insteadof blinkingthree timesand the Learn button _ once , or wait 20sec - the remote , The entireremotewill now oper - remaininglit , thelearningoperationwasunsuc - ondsfor the remoteto automaticallyreturn ate thefactorydefaultset of codes , cessful , fly the procedureagain , startingflom to normaloperation , Step2 , makingsurethat the transmitterwin - Resetting an Entire Device Page dows of the two remotesfaceeachother , and that the buttonyou aretrying to programon If youwishto reset allof the codesfor a partic - the HK3470 remoteis listedinthe table on ular device , youneed not individuallyreset page 17 everybutton onthat pageof the remoteThisis Step 5 : Toprogramadditionalbuttons , repeat the procedurefor resettingthe codeson a par - Steps2 through 4 ticular page Step 6 : To exitthe learningmode , eitherpress Step 1 : Enterthe learning modeby simultane - the Learn button _ once , or wait 20sec - ouslypressinganyof the Device buttons ondsfor the remoteto automaticallyreturn and the Learn button to normaloperation , Step 2 : Pressand releasethe particulardevice button for the pageyouwishto reset , The LED Indicator @ will blink onceand remainon 18 OPERATION I
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Operation ] o correctthis problem , first unplugthe unit TheMain InformationDisplaywill brieflyshow Memory Backup from theACwall outlet and wait at leastthree the word RESETr and then returnto normal Thisproductis equippedwith a memorybackup minutes Afterthe pause , reconnecttheAC operation systemthat preservestuner presetsand system power cord andcheckthe unit's operation If Notethat whenthe systemis reset in this fash - configurationinformationif the unit is acciden - the systemstill malfunctions , a systemreset iOnraMtunerpresetswill belost and mustbe tally unpluggedor subjectedto a power out - maydear the problem , reentered age , Theunit'smemoryisstoredin an EEPROM , and thusthe HK3470 will retain information If the systemsBll doesnot respond , it maybe If the systemis still operatingincorrectly , there necessaryto performa completereset fo reset suchas programmedpresetswithout being mayhavebeenan electronicdischargeor the system , first turn the HK3470 off bypress - connectedto a mainpower sourcevirtually severeACline interferencethat hascorrupted ing the Main Power Switch [ ] and then the memolyor microprocessol releasingit sothat it extendsout beyondthe Processor Reset front panel andthe word " OFF " is visiblein red If thesestepsdo not solvethe problem , consult at the top of the switch , your dealeror an authorizedHarmanKardon In the rarecasewhere the unit's operationor sewicecentel the displaysseemabnormal , the causemay NeXtrpressand holdthe T - Mon andCD Input involvethe erraticoperationof the system's Selector buttons [ ] [ ] on the front panel memoryor microprocessor ONLYWhileholdingthese buttonsin , pressthe Main Power Switch [ ] inuntil it latches , so that the button isflushwith the front panel Troubleshooting Guide Thisunit is designedfor trouble4reeoperation Most problemsusersencounterare dueto operatingerrors If you havea problem , first checkthis list for a possiblesolution , If the problempersists , consultyour authorizedHarmanKardonServiceCenten If the problem is . . . Make sure that the . . . No lightsappearwhen POWERbutton ispressed Unit is pluggedinto a live outlet , Main power switchis pressedin , Nosound isheard Unit hasnot beenmuted Correctinput functionselectorbutton hasbeen pressed , Volumeis turned up Speakershavebeenturned on usingthe SpeakerSelectors , Nooutput from oneor morechannels Cablesare not defective : check / replacespeakercables luner soundhasa largeamount of interference , or Antennais properlyconnected , the " Stereo " displayis not illuminated , or Antennais properlylocated , luner sounddistortsand / or volumelevelis too low Antennais set inthe properdirection Antennaisadequateto receivethe desiredstation , luner is intermittentor continuouslybuzzingor hissing Unit is awayfrom fluorescentlights , TVs , motorsand otherelectricalappliances , Remotedoesnot functioncorrectly Batteriesare not weak , and replacethem if necessary Correctdevicepagehasbeenselectedby pressingthe Source Selector key Remotesensorisnot obstructed , and remoteispointingdirecdyat sensorat anangle of nomorethan 30 degreesA , lso , checkfor fluorescentlighting , which maybeinterferingwith the IRtransmission , Remotehasbeenreprogrammedcorrectly If youare in doubt , resetthe remote to the factorydefault programmingusingthe procedureoutlined above Cassetteor CDsoundsdistorted Cassettedeckor CDplayerhasnot beenpluggedinto the Phonoinput , ( Onlyusethe outputs of a turntableor tonearmwith the Phonoinput ) I 19 OPERATIONITROUBLESHOOTING
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Technical Specifications Audio Section FM TunerSection Stereo Mode 87,5 108MHz FrequencRyange Continuous AveragePower ( FTC ) UsableSensitivity IHF1 , 12 pV / 13 , SdBfB Mono / Stereo73 / 72d 100 Watts per channel , 20Hz 20kHz Signatlo NoiseRatio ( _ < 0,07 % THD , both channelsdriven into 8 ohms Distortion Mono / Stere0o , 3 / 04 % 40dB @ lkHz 135 Watts per channel , 20klz 20kHz StereoSeparation ( _ < 02 % TFID , both channelsdriven into 4 ohms + 400kHz , 65dB Selectivity > 80dB ImageRejection Input SensitivKy / Impedance > lOOdB IFReJection 200mV / 47kohms Linear ( bfighLevel ) 1kHz , + lOOkHzDev500mY TunerOutputLevel 95dB Signalto NoiseRatio ( IHF - A ) FrequencyResponse AM Tuner Section lOHz llOkHz @ lW ( + OdB , 3dB ) 520 1710kHz FrequencyRange > 40dB Signalto Noise Ratio HighInstantaneous UsableSensitivity Loop 500tN / M CurrentCapability ( HCC ) + 45Amps Distortion lkHz , 50 % Mod 0,8 % T _ ansientIntermodulation + lOkHz , > 25dB Selectivity Unmeasurable Distortion ( TIM ) RiseTime 16iJsec General Slew Rate 40V / tJsec AC 120V / 6OHz Power Requirement 72W idle , 332W maximum Power Consumption ( both channelsdriven ) Dimension ( Max ) Width 17,4 inches ( 442mm ) 6,1 inches ( 156mm ) Height 16,3 inches ( 415mm ) Depth Weight 26,8 Ib ( 12,1kg ) Depth measu { emel _ tirmludesknobs buttons al _ dtemlirial conrm _ tiormaeighl measurel [ _ @ lilll _ cludfs , leet al _ dchsssis All h , aturesand specificatiorma { e SLl _ JjetIt0 @ angewithout notice Itarman Kardonis a registeredtrddemark and PuwerIor the digilal rwolution is atrademark _ ol aa _ manKa { 8Ol _ ] rlc VMAx isa registeredtrademark of Itarman International IrldusIli _ , s Inc arid is an implemerllaSonof CooperBauckTransauraSl Iereounder patent license H A HarmanInternallormCl ompany harman / kardon 250 CrosswaysParkDrive , Woodbury New Yolk 11797 www harrnanka _ doncorn b 2000 Ha _ manKardon Inco _ poTa / ed Part # YIAR K1001 02A