Harman Kardon HK3270 StereoReceiver Owner`s Manual
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1. min L 1 i Hm ipi i i i i iS i FPE Hi El Main Power Switch f Phono Button Preset Stations Selector System Power Control Tape Monitor Ei FM Mode E Power Indicator Tape 2 Button Mute El Headphone Jack IE CD Button Volume Control Speaker 1 Button Aux Button Volume Mute Indicator 3 Speaker 2 Button H AM Button Information Display Bass Control FM Button Bj Remote Sensor Window EJ Treble Control Tuning Button E Balance Control Preset Scan Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the HK3270 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber LED E sur rounding the System Power Control This button MUST be pressed to operate the unit To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE In normal operation this Switch is left in the ON position El System Power Control When the Main Power Switch El is ON press this button to turn on the HK3270 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch E will turn green when the unit is on Power Indicator This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in opera2. 2 Dimmer Tuning Master Volume CD AUX AM FM P Scan are Mute DWN PRESET UP DWN TUNING UP FM Mode e e E Tuning Up Down IN Direct em e e Numeric Keys e Auto Preset Secondary Control Cover P SCAN G O El Clear Button Memory DISC SKIP FM MODE 25 S Ow CO wo GO O aus 2 B HK 3270 RC harman kardon Main Power On When the HK3270 is in the Standby mode as indicated by the Power Indicator K glowing amber press this button to turn the HK3270 on 9 Main Power Off When the HK3270 is turned on press this button to place it in the Standby mode Note that in this condition the unit is still connect to AC Power 9 Source Selectors Press these buttons to select an input source for the HK3270 Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the HK3270 s memory These buttons also control the track Skip Up and Down on com patible Harman Kardon compact disc players changers 3 Transport Controls These but tons are used to control Play Play Forward Play Reverse Stop Pause and Record functions on compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players changers and cassette tape decks Disc Skip These buttons do not have any functions when controlling the HK3270 but they operate the Disc Skip functions of compatible Harman Kardo
3. 6 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM screw terminals 7 Connect an FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm connection The FMantenna may bean external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna ora connection from a cable TVsystem Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection Speaker and Output Connections To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we suggest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and this receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable con structed of fine multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that in specifying cable the lower the number the thicker the cable Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet We do not recommend that you use cables with an ANG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur Cables that are run inside walls should have t
4. Harman Kardon Service Center If the problem is Make sure that the No lights illuminate when POWER button is pressed Unit is plugged into a live outlet Main power switch is pressed in No sound is heard Unit has not been muted Correct input function selector button has been pressed Volume is tumed up No output from one or more channels Cables are not defective Check replace speaker cables Tuner sound has a large amount of interference or The Stereo display is not illuminated or Tuner sound distorts and or volume level is too low Tunerisintermittent or continuously buzzing or hissing The antenna is properly connected The antenna is properly located The antenna is set in the proper direction The antenna is adequate to receive the desired station The unit is away from fluorescent lights TVs motors and other electrical appliances Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 65 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 9 lt 0 0896 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms 95 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 9 lt 0 296 THD both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200m V 47kohms Signal to Noise Ratio 95dB Frequency Response 9 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 80kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC 42 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16 usec Slew Rate 40V usec FM Tuner Sect
5. stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protec tion are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials ata local recycling center Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used Example bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection Example OCR type indicates message that is visible on the front pand information display EXAMPLE bold type indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display El number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection letter in a circle indicates a button on the main portion of the remote control A letter in a square indicates a button under the sliding panel on the lower portion of the remote control Front Panel Controls 7 harman kardon 3270 TUNED STEREO MONO MEMO see AV NY ZI Zw ZN EN VN ZN EN ZN Li LI wm PRESET SON w Power Phones Speakers Bass Treble
6. the output of the sensor to this jack Q Remote IR Out This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Q Subwoofer Out Speaker 1 Terminals Speaker 2 Terminals Accessory Outlets Power Cable Q Phono Inputs Connect the out puts of your turntable or tone arm to these jacks Note that only Moving Magnet MM type cartridges may be used CD Inputs Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer Q Aux Inputs Connect these jacks to the line level output of any audio device such as a TV cable converter or portable audio player Tape Monitor Play In Connect these jacks to the Play Out jacks of an audio recorder Tape Monitor Record Out Connect these jacks to the Rec In jacks of an audio recorder NOTE When these jacks are con nected to a three head recorder or another device with off head play back it will be possible to monitor the source being recorded Tape 2 Play In Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of a second audio recorder D Tape 2 Record Out Connect these jacks to the Rec In jacks of a second audio recorder Main In These jacks are the input to the HK3270 s power amplifier Unless an external power amplifier is used the jumper pins should remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks QD Rear Pan
7. triangle The distance between each speaker and the listener should be identical For example if the speakers are 2 5 meters from one another each of the speakers should optimally be placed so that they are also 2 5 meters from the lis tener It is also desirable to place speakers so that their tweeters or high frequency drivers are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position 16 Right Front Speaker A good starting point for speaker place ment is to make the distance between the two speakers and the distance between either speaker and the listener is identical To optimize the soundfidld or to suit your listening room environment you may find that some experimentation is required to find the correct location Ideally pans from left to right across the front of the room should sound smooth and instruments should appear to be coming from the proper location to where they would be placed in an orchestra The placement of subwoofers should be done as suggested in the manufacturer s instructions In general subwoofers often produce best results when they are placed in the comer of a room but optimal place ment will vary widely depending on room size the subwoofer type and the placement of rugs and funiture in room Finally when all connections are com plete plug the power cord into a non switched 120 volt AC wall outlet You re ready to enjoy the HK3270 Basic Operation Once y
8. Connect the main speakers to the Speaker 1 terminals 2 Connect a second set of speakers or speakers that are in a second room location to the Speaker 2 terminals y 15 3 When an optional powered subwoofer is used connect the outputs of the Subwoofer Out jacks to the line level inputs of the subwoofer When the subwoofer s amplifier has stereo inputs run interconnects from both jacks When the subwoofer has a mono input only usethe bottom jack for the connection When a passive subwoofer is used these connections will be made to the optional amplifier that powers the subwoofer System and Power Connections The HK3270 is designed for flexible use with extemal control components and power amplifiers These connections are easy to make during an initial installa tion or at a later date should you choose to upgrade your system Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruc tion may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands In this event an optional remote sensor may be used Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote Cont In jack If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed They may use this unit s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote Cont Out jack to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment External Audio Pow
9. FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a dean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to dis connect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the ACoutlet Important Information For the User NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC 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 thereis no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television rec
10. Harman Kardon HK3270 Stereo Receiver Treble Owner s Manual harman kardon harman kardon 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 H A Harman International Company 1998 Harman Kardon Incorporated Owner s Manual HK3270 Stereo Receiver Table of Contents 1 Safety Information 2 3 Front Panel Controls 4 6 Rear Panel 7 8 Remote Control Functions 9 10 Installation and 11 13 14 18 Basic 14 Source Selection 14 15 Tuner Operation 15 16 Tape 16 Memory 16 Processor Res 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Technical Specifications 18 Congratulations With the purchase of the Harman Kardon HK3270 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The HK3270 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and power of rock jazz and popular music and every nuance of classical selections While sophisticated systems are hard at work within the HK3270 to make all of this happen
11. d as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection 1 Press the AM or FM 0 buttons on the front panel or on the remote 9 to select the tuner as an input 2 Press these buttons again at any time to switch between AM and FM 3 To select stations press and briefly hold the Tuning button and the tuner will search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal To tune to the next station press the button again Tap the Tuning button F4 to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific station When the TUNED indicator illuminates the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity Operation 18 4 Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button e and then pressing the Numeric Keys 2 that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode button Ef until the STEREO indicator goes out Preset Tuning Up to 30 stations may be stored in the 2705 memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station to the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory button iri on the remote Note that MEMO and PRESET indicators wi
12. el Connections 11 Preamp Out These jacks proved an output for the left and right channels to an optional exter nal amplifier In normal operation unless an external power amplifier is used the jumper pins should remain connected to the Main In jacks Subwoofer Out Connect these jacks to the line level input of a pow ered subwoofer If an external sub woofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input Speaker 1 Terminals Connect these terminals to the appropriate terminals on your speakers Speaker 2 Terminals Connect these terminals to the appropriate terminals on your speakers Accessory Outlets These outlets may be used to power low current draw devices such as CD players or cassette decks Note that the power to these outlets will remain on as long as the Main Power Switch El is pressed in These outlets Will continue to be powered even when the unit is in the Standby mode To remove power to these outlets the Main Power Switch El must be placed in the OFF position NOTE The power consumption of the devices plugged into these outlets should not exceed 100 watts Power Cable Connect the AC plug to a non switched AC wall output Remote Control Functions 12 Main Power On 9 Main Power Off 9 Source Selectors MAIN POWER 9 Preset Up Down Cw GE Transport Controls Disc Skip Sleep Button PHONO TAPE
13. emote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote con trol Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed Rear Panel Connections 10 SPEAKER 1 8 Ohms OUTLET 20V 6082 w SWITCHED 100W MAX THERON HEQUT SURDUT OOOO 9000 0 10 000000000 AC 120V 60HZ SPEAKER 2 8 Ohms SWITCHED 100W REMOTE G6 GOOXDGGOGG y Q AM Antenna FM Antenna Phono Ground Remote IR In Remote IR Out Q Phono Inputs CD Inputs AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna FM Antenna Connect an indoor or external FM antenna to this terminal Phono Ground Connect the ground wire from a turntable to this terminal to reduce system hum Q Aux Inputs Q Tape Monitor Play In Tape Monitor Record Out Tape 2 Play In Tape 2 Record Out Main In Preamp Out Remote IR In If the HK3270 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect
14. ep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Safety Information 6 m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 ofthe 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 induding interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of 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 ship ment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts may be
15. er m Preamp and Subwoofer Outputs for Use with External Power Amplifiers m Phono Input Section m Tuner with Data Program Information Displays Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your HK3270 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it isintended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the volt age requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plug ging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electri cal devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use theunit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable compo nents 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 suc
16. er Amplifier Connections If desired an optional external amplifier may be used in place of the HK3270 s intemal power amplifier To connect an external power amplifier first remove the jumper pins that connect the Preamp Out and Main In jacks on the rear panel Keep the jumpers in a safe place should they be needed at a later time Using high quality audio interconnect cables connect the Preamp Out jacks to theinput jacks on your power amplifier Make certain to match the right output to the right input and the left output to the left input Note that when an extemal power ampli fier is used no special adjustments are required All volume and other control adjustments are made using the standard front panel or remote controls AC Power Connections The Accessory Outlets receive power as long as the Main Power Switch El is in the ON position Power will still be supplied to these out lets even when the HK3270 isin the Standby mode In order to remove power to these outlets the unit must be tumed off by pressing the Main Power Switch 50 that it is in the OFF position Installation and Connections Speaker Placement For optimal listening enjoyment and for soundfield reproduction that best re creates the original recording itis good practice to place the speakers so that they form a triangle with the speakers at the front of the room and the preferred listening spot at the third point of the
17. f the product m Make certain that proper space is pro vided 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 suffi cient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required m Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface m Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment m Avoid moist or humid locations m Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on thetop of theunit or place objects directly over them CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT
18. f the tuned FM station See page 15 for more information Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band A brief 1 2 second press of the button will manually tune to the next frequency increment while pressing and holding the button for a longer period will automatically tune to the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable reception These buttons will also control Fast Forward and Fast Reverse or Rewind for compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players changers and cassette tape decks 8 Direct Press this button to select a radio station by entering its fre quency using the Numeric Keys iz See page 15 for more information Numeric Keys These buttons Serve as a ten button numeric key pad to enter tuner preset positions e Auto Preset When the tuner FM band have been selected this button may be used to automatically program the tuner presets for all active stations To start the auto pre set scan press and hold the button Note that the MEMO and PRESET indi cators will flash After a few seconds the tuner will start to look for active stations as shown by increasing fre quency numbers in the Information Display Release the button and note that the tuner will briefly stop at each active station and add a preset num ber to the memory If the FM tuner found less the 30 FM stations with acceptable si
19. gnal strength the Auto Preset tuning will scan two more cycles or until the remaining vacant preset memory spaces have been filled with those found in the first scan The scan will stop when all 30 preset memory spaces have been filled or when three scans through the band have been completed G Secondary Control Cover This sliding cover normally is in the up position so that it hides the sec ondary controls To access these controls place your thumb on the small recessed area at the top cen ter of the control and gently press the cover down and towards you Clear Button This button is used to clear preset memory information for the HK3270 s tuner See pages 15 16 for more information on tuner presets Memory Press this button to open a memory position that stores a preset location for the HK3270 s tuner See pages 15 16 for more information on tuner presets Installation and Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit and placing it 0n a solid surface capable of supporting its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed or when a change is made to the input source equipment Audio Equipment Connections Werecommend that you use high quality interconnect cables when making connec tions to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals When making connections t
20. h 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 station HK3270 120 volt Rev B Safety Information 5 CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that itis grounded so as to provide some pro tection 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 sup porting 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 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s atten tion to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Installation Location m To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level sur face When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight o
21. he appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL CSAor other appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area Installation and Connections When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker Similarly the positive or red wire should be con nected to the like terminal on the HK3270 and speaker We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical For example use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and surround right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the HK3270 NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some manufacturers may vary from this configuration To assure proper phase and optimal performance consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speakers manual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer Connect the speakers using the following steps 1
22. hookup and operation are simple Color keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make the HK3270 easy to use To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensurethat connections to speakers source playback units and other extemal devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the HK3270 is able to deliver Introduction 4 If you have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your dealer They are your best local source of information Description and Features The HK3270 isa full featured Stereo receiver with five inputs and an FM stereo FM AM tuner with capabilities that provide for the utmost flexibility Ahigh quality phono input is available so that you may continue to enjoy your existing record collection as well as the latest CD recordings The 270 powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon High Current Design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection Hamman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than forty five years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the HK3270 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon m Harman Kardon Designed High Current Ultrawide Bandwidth Amplifi
23. ion Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection Tuner Output Level AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimension Max Wath Height Depth Weight 87 5 108MHz THF 1 12 pV 12 3dBf Mono Stereo 72 70dB Mono Stereo 0 3 0 5 40dB 1kHz 400kHz 65dB gt 80dB gt 100dB 1kHz 100kHz Dev 500mV 520 1710kHz gt 40dB Loop 500 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz gt 25dB AC 120W 60Hz T2Widle 332W maximum both channels driven 17 4 inches 442mm 6 1 inches 156mm 16 3 inches 415mm 24 6 lbs 11 2 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes 22 Notes 23 Staple or clip original invoice here V harman kardon ux 3270 PHONO T MON Phones Speakers Printed in Korea Part 1111 HK3270OM YIAR I3000 ZZA
24. ion on the tuner memory System IE Preset Stations Selector Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 15 for more information on tuner programming FM Mode Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator will illuminate in the Information Display Z and stereo reception will be provided when sta tions are transmitting stereo signals In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and reproduced through all channels Select MONO for better reception of weak signals Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the HK3270 Front Panel Controls 9 Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume EE Volume Mute Indicator This indicator will glow green when the HK3270 is turned on Its position will enable you to judge the relative volume of the unit even when the speakers are muted or turned off When the indicator is pointing towards the left at an 8 o clock position the volume is low when it is pointing to the right as ina 3 o clock position the volume is loud When the unit has been muted pressing the Mute button Fi B the indicator will flash Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver R
25. ions may be removed from the memory using the Preset Clear function outlined below Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys JJ that correspond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset buttons on the front panel or remote To automatically scan through the stations entered in the preset memory press the Preset Scan button on the front panel or remote The tuner will run through the list of preset stations stopping for five seconds at each one Press the button again to stop the scan at your desired station Clearing Preset Stations Unwanted preset stations may be erased from the unit s memory to make it easier to tune only those stations you want To remove a preset station from the HK3270 stuner memory first tune to the station using the Preset Scan button KE on the front panel or remote or by entering the preset number directly using the Numeric Keys EJ When the preset station to be removed has been tuned first press the Memory button fil The MEMO and PRESET indi cators in the Information Display will flash and the actual preset number will disappear from the display Next press the Clear button E within five seconds The preset station will be removed from the memory and the action will be con firmed by the brief appeara
26. ll illuminate and flash in the Information Display 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys z corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Auto Preset Preset stations may also be pro grammed automatically for the FM band To automatically enter each sta tion that may be tuned with acceptable quality into the HK3270 s preset memo ries first select the FM band Next press and briefly hold the Auto Preset but ton e until the MEMO and PRESET indicators begin to flash and the station frequency indication begins to increase Release the button and note that the tuner will search the entire FM band and stop briefly at each station that has acceptable signal strength The HK3270 will automatically assign a preset num ber to each station and then search for the next station The automatic scan process will stop when all 30 preset mem ory locations have been filled or the entire FMband has been scanned three times NOTE Using the automatic tuning mode in areas with more than 30 FM stations will completely fill the preset memories and over write any previously memorized presets for either AM or FM stations TIP The automatic scan process may enter stations that you do not wish to retain in the memory or it may enter a station on more than one frequency if the signal is too strong These unwanted stat
27. lug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack One or two separate sets of speakers may be connected to the HK3270 To listen to one of the speaker sets press the Speaker buttons 3 on the front panel corresponding to the desired speakers Both speakers may be turned off for private headphone listening To program the HK3270 for automatic tum off press the Sleep button on the remote Fach press of the button will increasethe time before shut down in the following sequence 90 5 80 70 60 50 min min min min min nn min min min OFF min min min min The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep func tion is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press the Sleep button until the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the Information Display shows the current source Pressing any control but ton while the Sleep control is activated will momentarily retum the Information Display to full brightness for increased legibility without interrupting the Sleep function Tuner Operation The HK3270 s tuner is capable of tuning AM FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations Stations may be tuned manually or they may be store
28. n compact disc changers Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the HK3270 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 80 70 60 50 min min min min min E 30 20 10 aia min min min min Remote Control Functions 13 Dimmer Press this button once to reduce the brightness of the front panel display to half the normal intensity Press it again to turn the front panel display completely off When the display is completely off press the button to return to normal brightness Tuning Press these buttons to tune up or down through a selected frequency band Master Volume Press these buttons to raise or lower the HK3270 s volume 9 P Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the list of stations that are programmed into the HK3270 s tuner memory When the button is pressed each preset station will play for five seconds before the next station is selected Press the button again when the desired station is heard to stop the preset scan 8 Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the HK3270 FM Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use in the FM band to Switch to monaural reception if the station is weak and noisy When the MONO indicator is on FM reception will be monaural regardless of the strength o
29. nce of the word CLEAR and the preset number location in the Information Display That memory location will now be empty and you may program a different station to that location or leave it empty Tape Recording In normal operation the audio source selected for listening through the HK3270 is sent to the Tape Mon Out and Tape 2 Rec Out outputs This means that any program you are listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines con nected to the outputs for Tape Monitor or Tape 2 in the record mode Operation 19 When a tape recorder with separate record and playback heads is used you may monitor the output of the recording by selecting the T Mon ll or Tape 1 9 Note that a red LED will illuminate in the front panel above the T Mon fi to remind you that you are listening to the record playback instead of the actual input source being recorded IMPORTANT NOTE Please make cer tain that you are aware of the copyright restrictions on any material you copy Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner pre sets and system configuration informa tion if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subject to a power outage Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s opera tion or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall o
30. o audio source equipment or speakers it is always good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet This prevents any pos sibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or high that the signal is distorted 2 Connect the Play Out jacks of a cas sette deck MD or other audio recorder to the Tape Monitor In jacks Connect the Record Tn jacks on the recorder to the Tape Monitor Out jacks on the HK3270 When the tape deck con nected to these jacks is a three head unit or has off head playback it will be possi bleto monitor the output of the source being recorded 14 3 Connect the output of a second audio recorder VCR or other line level audio device to the Tape 2 Play In jacks Ifa recorder is used connect its Rec In jacks to the matching outputs 4 The output of any electronics product with a line level output such asa TV set satellite receiver or DVD may be connected to the Aux jacks 5 Connect the outputs of a tumtable with a moving magnet cartridge to the Phono inputs To insure that the phono playback is noise free connect the ground wire from the tone arm to the Phono Ground terminal
31. ou have completed the setup and configuration of your newreceiver itis simple to operate and enjoy The follow ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the HK3270 Install the two supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to observe the and polarity indica tors shown in the bottom of the battery compartment When using the HK3270 for the first time itis necessary to press the Main Power button the front panel to tum the unit on This places the unit in a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator El Once the unitisin standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control E on the front panel or the Main Power On button on the remote Note that the Power Indicator E will tum red then green This will turn the unit on and retum it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be tumed on from standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the front pad HHH IE B i Operation 17 To tum the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the System Power Control on the front panel or the Main Power Off button on the remote This places the unit in the Standby mode and the Power Indicator EJ will turn amber to remind you that the unit is ready for operation when a power command is received from the remote Please note that power will still be applied to the Accessory Outlets even
32. tion the indicator will turn green A red indi cator means that the unit is in the Protect mode and should be turned off and then checked for a possible speaker wire short circuit Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to the HK3270 s output through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 5 stereo phone plug Front Panel Controls 8 Speaker 1 Button Press this button to activate the speaker connected to the Speaker 1 output terminals D 3 Speaker 1 Button Press this button to activate the speaker connected to the Speaker 2 output terminals Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics E Balance Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels i Phono Button Press this button to select the output of a turntable which is connected to the Phono inputs Q Monitor Press this button to listen to the output of a tape recorder connected to the Tape Monitor inputs red LED indicator will illuminate above the button to indicate that the input source is being monitored
33. utlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem If the system still does not respond it may be necessary to perform a complete reset To reset the system first turn the HK3270 off by pressing the Main Power Switch gI and then releasing it so that it extends out beyond the front panel and the word OFF is visible in red lettering at the top of the switch Next press and hold the T Mon and CD Input Selector buttons gr 8 on the front panel ONLY While holding these buttons in press the Main Power Switch El in until it latches so that the button is flush with the front panel The Information Display will briefly show the word RESET and then return to normal operation Note that when the system is reset in this fashion all tuner presets will be lost and must be reentered If the system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot Troubleshooting Guide This unit is designed for trouble free operation Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors So if you have a problem first check this list for a possible solution If the problem persists consult your authorized
34. when the HK3270 is connected to a three head tape deck or another unit with off head playback IP Tape 2 Press this button to listen to the output of a tape recorder or other device connected to the Tape 2 inputs IE CD Button Press this button to listen to the output of a CD player connected to the CD inputs AUX Button Press this button to listen to the output of device connected to the AUX inputs H AM Button Press this button to listen to radio stations in the AM MW frequency band FM Button Press this button to listen to radio stations in the FM frequency band Tuning Button Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations When a station with a strong signal is tuned the TUNED indicator will illuminate in the Information Display A brief 1 2 second press of the button will manually tune to the next frequency incre ment while pressing and holding the button for a longer period will automatically tune to the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable reception IE Preset Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the HK3270 s memory The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next preset station To stop the scan when the desired station is heard press the button again See page 15 for more informat
35. when the unit is in the Standby mode When the remote is used to tum the unit off itis actually placing the system in a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch El To dim the brightness of the front pand display press the Dimmer button on the remote The first press will dim the lights to half normal Asecond press will tum the display completely off Press the Dimmer button again to restore the display to normal brightness Source Selection To select a source at any time press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote or front panel m A BH i During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass and Treble El and Balance E controls to suit your listening tastes Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control or remote Master Volume Up Down buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button Bi This will cut the output to all speakers but it will not effect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the MUTE indicator will light in the Information Display E and the Volume Mute indicator will flash Press the Mute button 8 Fi again to retum to normal operation For private listening p
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