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HK3390
STEREO RECEIVER
SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS
ESD WARNING.....................................2 DISASSEMBLY......................................23
LEAKAGE TESTING...............................3 UNIT EXPLODED VIEW..........................26
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS.......................4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST...............27
PACKAGING........................................5 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT......................28
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.....................6 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................29
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................8 PCB DRAWINGS.................................30
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........10 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST.....................36
CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION.............12 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS................53
OPERATION.......................................18 SCHEMATICS......................................71
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................22 WIRING DIAGRAM................................74
PROCESSOR RESET............................22
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Discontinued XXXX
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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components.
The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on
your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to
prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges
sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement
ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the
chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together
or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.
Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.
Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with
, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the
parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably
insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.
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Before returning the unit to the user, perform the following safety checks :
1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that
leads are not pinched or that hardware is not
lodged between the chassis and other metal
parts in the unit.
2. Be sure that any protective devices such as
nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fish-
papers, cabinet backs, adjustment and
compartment covers or shields, isolation
resistor-capacity networks, mechanical
insulators, etc. Which were removed for the
servicing are properly re-installed.
3. Be sure that no shock hazard exists ; check for leakage
current using Simpson Model 229 Leakage Tester, standard
equipment item No. 21641, RCA Model WT540A or use
alternate method as follows : Plug the power cord directly
Into a 120 volt AC receptacle (do not use an Isolation
Transformer for this test). Using two clip leads, connect a
1500 ohms, 10watt Resistor paralleled by a 0.15uF capacitor, in series with all exposed metal cabinet parts and a known earth ground, such
as a water pipe or conduit. Use a VTVM or VOM with 1000 ohms per volt, or higher sensitivity to measure the AC voltage drop across the
resistor. (See diagram) Move the resistor connection to each exposed metal part having a return path to the chassis (antenna, metal,
cabinet, screw heads, knobs and control shafts, escutcheon, etc.) and measure the AC voltage drop across the resistor. (This test should be
performed with the 0.35 volt RMS or more is excessive and indicates a potential shock hazard which must be corrected before returning the
unit to the owner.
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HK 3390 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section AM Tuner Section
Stereo Mode: Frequency Range: 520 1720kHz
Continuous Average Power (FTC): Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >40dB
80 Watts per channel, 20Hz 20kHz, Usable Sensitivity: Loop 500”V/M
@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Distortion: 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
100 Watts per channel, 20Hz 20kHz Selectivity: ±10kHz, >25dB
@ <0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video Section
Linear (High-Level): 200mV/47k ohms Television Format: NTSC/PAL/SECAM
Signal Format: Composite
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 95dB Input Level: 1Vp-p
Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, 3dB): 10Hz 110kHz Input Impedance: 75 Ohms, unbalanced
Sync Polarity: Negative
High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±42 Amps
Output Level: 1Vp-p
Transient Intermodulation Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, unbalanced
Distortion (TIM): Unmeasurable Video Frequency Response: 10Hz 10MHz
Rise Time: 16 ”sec
General
Slew Rate: 40V/”sec
Power Requirement: AC 120V/60Hz
Power Consumption: 3W standby, 200W maximum
FM Tuner Section (both channels driven)
Frequency Range: 87.5 108.0MHz
Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.12”V/13.5dBf Dimensions: (Product) (Shipping)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Mono/Stereo 73/72dB Width: 17.3" (440mm) 22" (560mm)
Distortion: Mono/Stereo 0.3/0.4% Height: 6.6" (168mm) 10.6" (270mm)
Stereo Separation: 40dB @ 1kHz Depth: 15" (382mm) 18.3" (465mm)
Selectivity: ±400kHz, 65dB
Image Rejection: >80dB (Product) (Shipping)
IF Rejection: >100dB Weight: 20.9 lb (9.5kg) 25.1 lb (11.4kg)
Tuner Output Level: 1kHz, ±100kHz, Dev 500mV
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and other countries. Designed to Entertain is a
trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You'll need your serial number.
At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
Power Indicator: This LED has two modes. When power is Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, or
turned off, the LED is amber to indicate that the receiver is plugged to select the AM (left side of button) or FM (right side of button) band.
in and ready to be turned on. When the receiver is turned on, the
LED turns white. FM Mode: This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes
when an FM station is tuned. Mono mode may improve reception of
Power Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for weaker signals.
playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using the
remote control. Sleep: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which shuts off the
receiver after a programmed period of time up to 90 minutes.
Phono Source Selector: Press this button to select a turntable
connected to the Phono Inputs as the source. Dimmer: Some people find the front-panel display distracting. Press
this button once to dim the displays to half-brightness, and a second
CD Source Selector: Press this button to select the device time to turn the displays completely off. The Power Indicator will always
connected to the CD Inputs as the source. remain lit to remind you that the receiver is turned on. Press the button
a third time to return the display to normal brightness. This setting is
Video Source Selectors: Press any of these buttons to select canceled when the unit is turned off.
the device connected to the corresponding Audio and Video Inputs for
playback. Remember to turn on the source device, to connect the Video Mute: Press this button to mute the HK 3390's speaker and headphone
Monitor Output to your video display and to turn on your video display outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the
and select the correct Video Input. volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off.
NOTE: The Video 3 source device may be connected to either Volume Control: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume, which
the front- or rear-panel connectors. To select the desired device, will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.
press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly. The VIDEO 3 Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this jack for
message indicates that the rear-panel inputs are active, and the private listening.
The VIDEO F message indicates the front-panel inputs have
been selected. Bass Control: Turn the knob clockwise to boost low-frequency output
by up to 10dB, or counterclockwise to cut low-frequency output by up
Tape Source Selector: Press this button to select the device to 10dB. Set the control to suit your taste and room acoustics.
connected to the Tape/CDR Audio Inputs as the source. If you are
making a recording using a three-head tape deck or another unit with Treble Control: Turn the knob clockwise to boost high-frequency
off-head playback, the T-MON message in the Message Display will output by up to 10dB, or counterclockwise to cut high-frequency output
flash when the recording is being monitored. by up to 10dB. Set the control to suit your taste and room acoustics.
Speaker 1/2: Press the left side of this button to enable the Balance Control: Turn the knob to adjust the relative volume of the
HK 3390 to output audio to the speakers connected to the Speaker 1 left and right channels, which affects imaging and can compensate for
Outputs, and press the right side of the button to enable the Speaker 2 room characteristics.
Outputs. You may enable or disable both sets of speaker outputs
Video 3 A/V Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be
simultaneously. This feature is a convenient way of hearing audio in
used temporarily to these jacks, such as a camera or game console, or
more than one room at a time, although the same source material will
connect an iPod using the supplied audio/video cable.
be played through both sets of speakers.
Message Display: Various messages appear in this display in
response to commands.
Tuning: Press either side of this button to tune a radio station. Tap the
button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time, or press and hold
the button to seek the next frequency with an acceptably strong signal.
Preset Scan: Press this button once to scan through the stations
you have previously programmed as presets. Each station will play for
five seconds before the tuner skips to the next preset station. Press the
button a second time to select the current station. If no presets have
been programmed, the 0 PRESET message will be displayed.
Preset Stations: Press this button to select a preset radio station.
If no presets have been programmed, the 0 PRESET message will
be displayed.
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Power
Indicator FM Mode Dimmer
Power CD Source Tape Source Tuner Volume
Switch Selector Selector Message Display Band Sleep Mute Control
Phono Source Video Source 1 Speakers 2 5 Tuning 1 5 Preset 1 Headphone Treble Video 3
Selector Selectors Jack Control Audio/Video Inputs
Preset Scan Bass Balance
Control Control
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at
www.harmankardon.com.
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and Subwoofer Trigger Outputs: Connect these outputs to a
FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. compatible trigger input on the subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer
Output immediately to the right of the Trigger Output. Consult the
Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: These owner's manual for the subwoofer to set its trigger input correctly,
jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components and the subwoofer will automatically turn on or off when the HK 3390
(e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. is turned on or off. In addition, the Trigger Outputs are used with the
NOTE: The Video 3 source has inputs on both the front and Subwoofer Link Switches to conserve energy by powering off the
rear panels of the HK 3390, and you may connect different subwoofer's amplifier when it is not needed. The Subwoofer Trigger
devices to each set of inputs. To select between the two sets of Outputs send a signal of 15 volts DC.
inputs, press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly. When Subwoofer Link Switches: Each switch affects the subwoofer
VIDEO 3 appears in the Message Display, the device connected connected to the jack immediately to the left of the switch. To use
to the rear panel has been selected. When VIDEO F appears, the switch, first connect the corresponding Subwoofer Trigger Output
the device connected to the front panel has been selected. to a compatible trigger input on the subwoofer, and make sure the
subwoofer's instructions are followed to activate its trigger input. When
Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to
the Link Switch is on, the HK 3390 will remove the trigger signal
connect your VCR or another recorder.
whenever the corresponding pair of main speakers are not in use,
Video Monitor Output: If some of your sources use video thereby conserving energy that would otherwise be used to maintain
connections, connect the Video Monitor Output to the corresponding the subwoofer's amplifier in standby mode. This feature is activated
input on your television or video display to view the sources. No video any time no signal is present at the main speaker outputs, including
signal will be available when an audio-only source input, such as CD when the Speaker 1/2 Switch turns off both speaker pairs, when the
or Tape, is selected. HK 3390's output is muted, or when the headphones are plugged in.
See Table A2 in the appendix for details.
Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote
IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as when the HK 3390 Main-Amp Inputs and Preamp Outputs: These jacks are
is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the normally connected directly to each other with an included jumper.
Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote Some devices, such as equalizers and some loudspeaker systems,
IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible require connection between the Preamp Outputs and Main-Amp Inputs,
source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the in which case the jumpers should be removed and stored in a safe
HK 3390. When several source devices are used, connect them in place for future use. You may also remove the jumpers if you wish to
"daisy chain" fashion. connect the Preamp Outputs to an external amplifier, or if you wish
to connect another device's line-level output directly to the HK 3390's
AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug power amplifier for a special application.
the AC power cord into an unswitched outlet.
Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your CDR or
Switched AC Accessory Outlets: You may plug the AC power another audio-only recorder.
cord of one source device into each of these outlets, and it will turn on
whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use sources that consume CD and Tape Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your
more than 100 watts of power per outlet. audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do
not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using the turntable
Speaker 1 and 2 Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to with a phono preamp. When your recorder features three-head or
connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Observe the off-head playback, you may monitor a recording as it is being made.
correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the
positive lead to the red or white terminal on the receiver and the red Phono Inputs and Ground: Connect the outputs of your turntable
terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal or tonearm to these jacks, and connect the ground wire from the
on both the receiver and the speaker. Use the Speaker 1/2 Selectors turntable to this Ground Connector to reduce system hum. Only moving-
on the front panel or remote to select either or both pairs of speakers magnet (MM-type) cartridges are compatible with the Phono Inputs. If
for playback. your turntable is equipped with its own onboard phono preamp, you
may connect it to any of the HK 3390's other audio inputs.
Subwoofer Outputs: If you have a powered subwoofer, connect
these jacks to the line-level inputs on the subwoofer. The same full- Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply
range signal is output through both jacks. Thus, you have the option of on or off. It is usually left turned on (push the rocker in at the top), and
connecting each jack to the line-level input on a separate subwoofer, or cannot be turned on using the remote control. Turn this switch off when
to use these full-range outputs to feed a remote room in a distributed- connecting or disconnecting source devices or loudspeakers to prevent
audio application. If you have only one subwoofer with a single line-level any possibility of damage to components resulting from an unexpected
input, connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390. power surge.
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Video 2
Video 1 DVD Video Remote Update
A/V A/V Monitor IR Port
Tape/CDR Inputs Inputs Output Output Reset
Phono AM Antenna Inputs
Video 1 Video 3 Remote System
CD Tape/CDR A/V A/V IR Update AC Power
FM Antenna Inputs Outputs Outputs Inputs Input Port Cord
Subwoofer Subwoofer Main-Amp Speaker 2 Speaker 1 Switched AC Main
Trigger Link Inputs Outputs Outputs Accessory Power
Outputs Switches Outlets Switch
Subwoofer Preamp
Outputs Outputs
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The HK 3390 remote is capable of controlling six devices, including press the Video 3 Source Selector repeatedly. The VIDEO 3
the HK 3390 itself. The remote is preprogrammed at the factory to message indicates that the rear-panel inputs are active, and
operate most Harman Kardon DVD, CD and CDR players. Each time you the VIDEO F message indicates the front-panel inputs have
wish to use the codes for any component, first press its Selector Button. been selected.
This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes.
FM Mode: This button toggles between Stereo and Mono modes
Phono: Controls only the HK 3390 when a turntable is in use. when an FM station is tuned.
Video 1: Controls the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media server. Auto Preset: The Auto Preset feature enables you to automatically set
presets for all available FM radio stations in your area with a single button
Video 2 and 3: Controls DVD players. Each source uses a slightly press. To start the process, make sure the FM tuner has been selected as
different code set. Test the remote on your Harman Kardon DVD player, the source. Press and hold this button. The AUTO PRESET message will
and refer to Table A3 in the appendix. Connect the DVD player to the appear as the HK 3390 tuner scans through all FM stations with acceptable
source inputs corresponding to the code set that correctly operates signal quality and programs them into the presets. If there are fewer than
the device. 30 stations, the tuner will cycle through again, filling up the higher preset
Tape: Controls CD recorders. slots with the same stations. The scan will stop when all 30 presets have
been filled, or after two scans through the FM band.
CD: Controls CD players.
Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies when
AM/FM: Controls the HK 3390 and its internal tuner only. using the tuner (after pressing the Direct Button), or to select station presets.
The functions specific to the HK 3390 are always available: Main Power Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly
On and Off, Speaker 1/2, source selection, Mute, Sleep, Dimmer and enter a radio station frequency.
the Volume Controls.
Clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have
Any given button may have different functions, depending on which started to enter.
component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these
functions. For example, the Track Skip Buttons are labeled with the Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this
transport control icons printed on the buttons themselves, and these button, then the Numeric Keys, to save that station as a radio preset.
functions are active when a CD or DVD player is in use. The Preset Menu: This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but is used with
indications appear above these buttons, and those commands are some source devices to access the source's setup menus.
active when the HK 3390's tuner is in use. See the Appendix for
listings of the different functions for each type of component. Navigation (// €/ < / > ) and OK Buttons: These buttons have
no effect on the HK 3390, but are used to make selections within the
IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote, on-screen menu system for some source devices. The OK Button
infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing transmits the Random Play command when used with CD players.
toward the component being operated.
Preset Scan: Press this button once to scan through the stations you
Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the HK 3390 or have previously programmed as presets. Each station will play for five
another device. seconds before the tuner skips to the next preset station. Press the button
Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the HK 3390 or a second time to select the current station. If no presets have been
another device. programmed, the 0 PRESET message will be displayed.
Speaker 1/2: Press the Speaker 1 Button to enable the HK 3390 to Disc Menu: This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but is used
output audio to the speakers connected to the Speaker 1 Outputs, and with some DVD players to access the DVD disc's menus.
press the Speaker 2 Button to enable the Speaker 2 Outputs. You may Volume Controls: Use this control to raise or lower the volume,
enable or disable both sets of speaker outputs simultaneously. This which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.
feature is a convenient way of hearing audio in more than one room at
a time, although the same source material will be played through both Mute Button: Press this button to mute the HK 3390's speaker and
sets of speakers. headphone outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button
or adjust the volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is
Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source turned off. When the Subwoofer Trigger Output is connected to the
device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., correct input on the subwoofer, and the corresponding Subwoofer Link
DVD, CD or the tuner. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the Switch is on, muting the HK 3390 will remove the trigger signal, turning
remote to the codes that operate the source device. off the subwoofer's amplifier to conserve energy. When normal listening
NOTE: The Video 3 source device may be connected to either resumes, the trigger signal will be reactivated, turning on the subwoofer.
the front- or rear-panel connectors. To select the desired device,
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Tuning: Use this control to tune a radio station. Tap one end of the Dimmer: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display.
button briefly to tune one frequency step at a time, or press and hold
it to seek the next frequency with an acceptably strong signal. Repeat (V. Mode): This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but
issues the Repeat command when used with DVD and CD players. On
Preset Stations Selectors/Track Skip: Press these buttons some remotes this button is labeled "V. Mode", but it still issues the
to select a preset radio station, or to change tracks or chapters on Repeat command.
compatible Harman Kardon DVD and CD players.
A-B (Source): This button has no effect on the HK 3390, but issues
Stop, Record, Pause and Play: These transport controls have no the Repeat A-B command when used with DVD and CD players with
effect on the receiver, but are used to control compatible Harman Kardon that feature. On some remotes, this button is labeled "Source", but it
DVD and CD players. still issues the Repeat A-B command.
Fast Search: The Fast Search function is available with compatible Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which
Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. shuts off the receiver after a programmed period of time up to
90 minutes.
IR Transmitter Lens
Power On Speaker 2
Power Off Speaker 1
Source Selectors
FM Mode Auto Preset
Numeric Keys
Direct Clear
Memory Menu
Navigation OK
Preset Scan Disc Menu
Mute
Volume
Tuning
Control
Pause
Preset Stations
Play Selector/Track Skip
Fast Search
Record Stop NOTE: To make it easier to follow
the instructions throughout the manual
Dimmer Sleep that refer to this illustration, a copy
Repeat A-B of this page may be downloaded from
the Product Support section at
www.harmankardon.com.
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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 all
straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEAź) has established
a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference 1 2 3
while you set up your system. Figure 2 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires
Table 1 Connection Color Guide
Subwoofer
Audio Connections
Left Right The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker used to play only
Front (FL/FR) the low frequencies (bass), which require much more power than the
Video Connections other speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, most speaker
Composite manufacturers offer powered subwoofers, in which the speaker contains
its own amplifier on board. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection
Types of Connections is made from the receiver's Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack
This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3, but sometimes the subwoofer
that you may use to set up your system. is connected to the receiver using the left and right speaker outputs,
then the left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the
Speaker Connections subwoofer. The same full-range signal is output through both jacks.
Thus, you have the option of connecting each jack to the line-level input
Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker on a separate subwoofer. If you have only one subwoofer with a single
terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables contain two wire line-level input, connect it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390.
conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are
usually differentiated by using different colors, or stripes, or by adding Connect the Subwoofer Trigger Output for each subwoofer to the
a ridge to the insulation. Sometimes the wires are different colors, one corresponding trigger input on its amplifier. This enables the subwoofer
being copper red and the other silver. to turn on or off together with the HK 3390. To further conserve energy,
when the trigger connection is made, turn the Subwoofer Link Switch
The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected on to turn the subwoofer off when the corresponding pair of main
to the receiver's Speaker-Output terminals using two wires, one positive speakers are not being used, such as during muting, when headphones
(+) and one negative (). This is called speaker polarity. It's important are being used, or when the main speakers are turned off using the
to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system. If some Speaker 1/2 switch.
speakers have their negative terminals connected to the receiver's
positive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low
frequencies. L
Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is usually
R
colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, also colored red.
Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to Subwoofer
the black negative terminal on the receiver. Figure 3 Subwoofer
The HK 3390 uses binding-post speaker
terminals that can accept banana plugs Connecting Source Devices to the HK 3390
+ or bare-wire cables. The HK 3390 is designed to process audio and video input signals,
Banana plugs are simply plugged into the playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or
hole in the middle of the terminal cap. monitor connected to it. These signals originate in what are known as
See Figure 1. "source devices," including your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital
video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or
Figure 1 Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs
satellite television box, or MP3 player. Although the tuner is built into
Bare-wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2): the HK 3390, it also counts as a source, even though no external
connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas.
1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar
is revealed. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions
of the signal.
2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.
3. Screw the cap back into place until the wire is held snugly.
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Analog Audio Connections
Analog audio connections require two cables, one for the left channel
(white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often
attached to each other for most of their length. See Figure 4.
Analog audio L
cable (RCA) R
Figure 4 Analog Audio
Video Connections
Although some sources only produce an audio signal (e.g., CD player,
tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g.,
DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR).
In addition to the audio connection, make a video connection for each
of these sources.
The composite video jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an
analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do
not plug a composite video cable into an analog audio jack, and vice
versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components
of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 5.
Composite video
Composite
video cable
Figure 5 Composite Video
Antennas
The HK 3390 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM
antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.
The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 6.
Figure 6 FM Antenna
The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads
to the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads are
polarized, and it is important to color-match the leads and terminals
to maintain the proper polarity. See Figure 7.
Figure 7 AM Antenna
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You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver. corresponding pair of main speakers is not being used, such as during
Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the HK 3390, muting, when headphones are being used, or when the speakers are turned
are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don't off using the Speaker 1/2 switch. See Figure 10. Consult the manufacturer's
plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished guide for the subwoofer for additional information.
making all of your connections.
The receiver generates heat while it is on. Select a location that leaves
several inches of space on all sides of the receiver. It is preferable to
avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. It is also
preferable to place components on separate shelves rather than directly HK 3390
on top of the receiver. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select
a location with a sturdy surface finish.
Step One Connect the Speakers
SUB
If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room
Figure 10 Subwoofer Connection
as described in the Speaker Placement section.
Connect the front left and right loudspeakers to the Speaker 1 speaker Step Three Connect the Antennas
terminals on the HK 3390. Maintain the proper polarity by always
Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. See Figure 11.
connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the
positive and negative terminals on the receiver. You may place a second
pair of speakers in another room, or in the same room for additional
sound power, connecting those speakers to the Speaker 2 Outputs, and
maintaining polarity. Use the Speaker 1/2 Selector on the front panel
or remote to activate either or both pairs of speakers simultaneously. HK 3390
See Figure 9.
AM
HK 3390 FM
Figure 11 Antenna Connections
Step Four Connect the Source Components
Use the worksheets in the Appendix to note which connections you
will use for each of your source devices.
Right (Spkr 1) Right (Spkr 2) Left (Spkr 2) Left (Spkr 1)
Figure 9 Speaker Connections For each source, select a source input (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.).
We recommend connecting certain types of sources to certain source
Step Two Connect the Subwoofer inputs to make it easier to use the remote control.
Connect the Subwoofer Outputs on the HK 3390 to the line-level inputs The remote is preprogrammed to operate certain Harman Kardon
on your subwoofer. The same full-range signal is output through both jacks. components as shown in Table A1 of the appendix. However, you may
Thus, you have the option of connecting each jack to the line-level input connect any component with analog audio and/or composite video
on a separate subwoofer. If both pairs of main speaker outputs are in use outputs to any source input on the HK 3390, with the exception of the
in different locations, you may install a separate subwoofer with each speaker Phono Inputs, and you may use the original remote control supplied with
pair. If you have only one subwoofer with a single line-level input, connect the component. It is not possible to reprogram the HK 3390 remote,
it to the right Subwoofer Output on the HK 3390. For optional auto or to change the device type associated with any source input.
turn-on/turn-off control over the subwoofer, connect the Subwoofer Trigger
Output for each subwoofer to the corresponding trigger input on its We recommend you follow the guidelines in Table A1 when connecting
amplifier. This enables the subwoofer to turn on or off together with the various source components to the HK 3390. However, due to the
HK 3390. To further conserve energy, when the trigger connection is made, limitations in the design of the HK 3390 remote control, when using
turn the Subwoofer Link Switch on to turn the subwoofer off when the source components manufactured by other brands, use the device's
original remote control to operate it.
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For each audio-only source, such as a CD player, connect the left and To listen to the Tape/CDR source, press the T-Mon Button. The Upper
right analog audio outputs of the source device to the corresponding Line of the Message Display will indicate the last-selected source, which
inputs on the HK 3390. For audio/video devices, such as a cable is always available at the Tape/CDR Outputs for recording. The T-MON
television set-top box, in addition to the audio connections, connect the message will flash in the Lower Line, indicating that the HK 3390 is
composite video output on the set-top box to the corresponding video playing the signal present at the Tape/CDR inputs. When the recorder
input jack on the HK 3390. is in playback-only mode, this signal will originate in the recorder, e.g.
when playing a commercial CD. If the recorder is in recording mode
Phono (Turntable) and has off-head playback capability, you may monitor recording of the
source displayed in the Upper Line. If the recorder does not have off-head
Connect the audio outputs of your turntable or tonearm with a moving-
playback, you will not be able to monitor the recording. To hear the original
magnet (MM-type) cartridge to the Phono Inputs, and connect the
source, press the T-Mon Button to stop monitoring the recording.
ground wire to the Ground Terminal immediately below the Phono Inputs
(not the AM Antenna Ground Terminal). If the cartridge is a moving-coil NOTE: To make recordings, insert blank media in the recording
(MC-type) cartridge, it requires a separate phono preamp (available at device and set it to recording mode. The fact that a signal is
your local electronics store) before you connect it to the Phono Inputs. always available at the Tape/CDR Outputs doesn't mean
See Figure 12. recording is taking place if the recorder is not set to record.
Video 1 Source
Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it is
best suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR, even though
the remote codes are programmed to operate the DMC 1000. Simply
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use your video recorder's original remote.
Figure 12 Phono Inputs and Ground Connect your recorder to the Video 1 Audio Inputs and Outputs. Then
connect the recorder to the Video 1 Composite Video Input and Output.
If your turntable has an MM-type cartridge and a built-in phono preamp,
See Figure 15.
do not connect it to the Phono Inputs. Use one of the other available
audio input sources on the HK 3390.
Compact Disc (CD) Player
Connect the analog audio outputs of your CD player (or another
audio-only device) to the CD Audio Inputs. See Figure 13.
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Figure 15 Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs
Remember to connect the audio and video output jacks on your
recorder to the Video 1 Input jacks on the HK 3390, and the audio
HK 3390 and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 Output jacks
Figure 13 CD Audio Inputs on the HK 3390.
Tape Video 2 Source
The Video 2 source is used only for playback. Since the remote is
The Tape source is used for audio recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc
preprogrammed to operate a Harman Kardon DVD player when the
or cassette deck.
Video 2 source is selected, we recommend that you connect a DVD
Connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape/CDR Audio Input player to the Video 2 Inputs.
jacks on the HK 3390, and the input jacks on your recorder to the