Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safety Instructions; Wet Location Marking
2 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The A / V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth...
Page 3 - Important Safety Information; Unpacking
3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK 3390 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and firehazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage...
Page 4 - NOTES
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 CONNECTIONS 13 Speaker Connections 13 Subwoofer 13 Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3390 14 Analog Audio Connections 14 Video Connections 14 Antennas 15 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 16 INSTAL...
Page 6 - Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon; INTRODUCTION; Audio Section; Audio Inputs
6 Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon ® receiver! In the years since Harman Kardon ® engineers invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, all the whileimproving performance and adding featu...
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8 Tuning Pre s et S ta tion s 1 S peaker s 2 Pre s et S can FM Mode Tuner Band Ba ss C ontrol Video 3 Audio/Video Input s P o wer Indica tor Headphone Jack P o wer S witch Volume C ontrol C D S ource S elector Ta pe S ource S elector Me ss a ge Di s play Phono S ource S elector Video S ource S elect...
Page 9 - REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
9 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components(e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV ...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
11 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The HK 3390 remote is capable of controlling six devices, including the HK 3390 itself. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory tooperate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. Each time youwish to use the codes for any component, first press its Selector Butto...
Page 13 - CONNECTIONS; Table 1 – Connection Color Guide; Types of Connections; Speaker Connections; Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.; Subwoofer; Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3390
13 CONNECTIONS 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 allstraight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA ® ) has established a color...
Page 14 - Analog Audio Connections; Antennas
14 CONNECTIONS satellite television box, or MP3 player. Although the tuner is built into the HK 3390, it also counts as a source, even though no externalconnections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. Analog...
Page 15 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Front Right Speaker
15 15 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up yourspeakers in their correct locations in the room. See Figure 8. Optimally, the front left and right speakers are placed the same distancefrom each other as from the listening position, or about 60 degreesapart, ...
Page 16 - Don’t; Step One – Connect the Speakers; Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer; Step Three – Connect the Antennas; Step Four – Connect the Source Components; INSTALLATION
16 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. ...
Page 17 - Tape; Video 1 Source; Video 2 Source
17 17 INSTALLATION For each audio-only source, such as a CD player, connect the left andright analog audio outputs of the source device to the correspondinginputs on the HK 3390. For audio/video devices, such as a cable television set-top box, in addition to the audio connections, connect thecomposi...
Page 18 - If you receive your television programming using your; Video 3 Source; The iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone require a special; Step Five – Connect the Video Display
18 18 INSTALLATION Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the DVD player to the Video 2 Audio Inputs on the HK 3390. Then connect the compositevideo output of the DVD player, usually colored yellow, to the Video 2Video Input. See Figure 16. Figure 16 – Video 2 Audio and Video Inputs NOTE...
Page 19 - Not all remote-controllable devices are equipped with; Step Eight – Plug In AC Power
19 19 INSTALLATION transmitted through the HK 3390 to the source device. This enables you to control your sources even when the HK 3390 itself is controlledvia an external IR receiver. To control more than one source device using the Remote IR Output,connect all sources in a “daisy chain” fashion, w...
Page 20 - Volume Control; Mute Function; Sleep Timer; OPERATION
20 20 Now that you have installed your system components, you are ready to begin enjoying your new audio system. Turning On the HK 3390 After you plug the power cord into an AC outlet and turn on the Main PowerSwitch on the rear panel, the Power Indicator should light up in amber. Thisindicates that...
Page 21 - Do not attempt to install the front-panel; Headphones; Source Selection; • The HK 3390 is not an audio/video surround sound receiver.; Using the Tuner; Press the AM or FM Button on the remote.
21 OPERATION and right speakers, unless the artist has mixed the recording in a waythat pans sounds to one side or the other. If your speakers are notplaced the same distance from the listening position, or if your room has other unusual characteristics, gently press the Balance Control knobuntil it...
Page 22 - Auto Preset; Recording
22 OPERATION 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. 2. After you have programmed preset stations (...
Page 23 - Display goes completely dark except for Power Indicator; Processor Reset; A system reset erases all user configurations, including; Memory
23 OPERATION 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 remotewill only affect the source device (if compatible), and will...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; SYMPTOM
24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but there’s no • Intermittent input connections • Make c...
Page 25 - HK 3390 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
25 HK 3390 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode:Continuous Average Power (FTC): 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms100 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz @ <0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (H...
Page 26 - APPENDIX; Table A1 – Remote Control Device Types; Source Input
26 APPENDIX Table A1 – Remote Control Device Types Table A2 – Subwoofer Trigger Output Operation Source Input Remote Control Device Type Phono Operates HK 3390 only Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Video 2 Harman Kardon DVD player Video 3 Harman Kardon DVD player Tape/CDR Harman Kardon CD recorder CD ...
