Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver HK 3470 User Manual

HK 3470 Stereo Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Introduction

Congratulations! With the purchase of the

Harman Kardon HK 3470 you are about to

begin many years of listening enjoyment. The

HK 3470 has been custom-designed to provide

all the excitement and power of rock, jazz and

popular music, and every nuance of classical

selections.

I Harman Kardon-Designed High-

Current, Ultrawide-Bandwidth

Amplifier

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your HK 3470 has been designed for use with

120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-

age other than that for which it is intended can

create a safety and fire hazard, and may dam-

age the unit.

I VMAx Processing Mode – Exclusive to

Harman Kardon Receivers

I Phono Input Section

I Speaker 1/Speaker 2 Outputs for High-

Quality Sound in Two Locations

While sophisticated systems are hard at work

within the HK 3470 to make all of this happen,

hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed

connections and a comprehensive remote con-

trol make the HK 3470 easy to use.

If you have any questions about the voltage

requirements for your specific model, or about

the line voltage in your area, contact your sell-

ing dealer before plugging the unit into a wall

outlet.

I Pre-Out/Main-In Jacks for Use With

External Amplifiers, Equalizers or

Speaker Processors

I Programmable Learning Remote

To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new

receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to

read through this manual. This will ensure that

connections to speakers, source playback units

and other external 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

HK 3470 is able to deliver.

Control

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power

cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-

mend that extension cords be used with this

product. As with all electrical devices, do not

run power cords under rugs or carpets or place

heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords

should be replaced immediately with cords

meeting factory specifications.

I Subwoofer Outputs

If you have any questions about this product, its

installation or operation, please contact your

dealer, your best local source of information.

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 the unit for

any considerable length of time, disconnect the

plug from the AC outlet.

Description and Features

Harman Kardon’s HK 3470 is the world’s first

stereo receiver to offer VMAx^®. VMAx is a pro-

prietary signal-processing technique that cre-

ates an open, spacious sound field when only

two loudspeakers are available. VMAx circuitry

is able to decode the ambience of a concert

hall or theater from a stereo recording.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The HK 3470 is a full-featured stereo receiver,

with five inputs and an FM Stereo/FM/AM tuner

with capabilities that provide for the utmost

flexibility. A high-quality phono input is avail-

able so that you may continue to enjoy your

existing record collection as well as the latest

CD recordings.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

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

The HK 3470’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon High-Current Design

philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range

of any program selection.

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

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With

state-of-the-art features and time-honored cir-

cuit designs, the HK 3470 is one of the finest

receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

3 INTRODUCTION

Safety Information

Do Not Open the Cabinet

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-

ful interference and (2) this device must accept

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

There are no user-serviceable components

inside this product. Opening the cabinet may

present a shock hazard, and any modification

to the product will void your guarantee. If water

or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire

or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-

connect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately and consult an authorized service station.

I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit or place objects directly over

them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

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 immedi-

ately 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.

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.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is con-

nected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size

of grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-

trodes and requirements of the grounding elec-

trode.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect your new receiver during shipment were

specially designed to cushion it from shock and

vibration. We suggest that you save the carton

and packing materials for use in shipping if you

move, or should the unit ever need repair.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-

nect any interconnection cords with other com-

ponents and make certain that you disconnect

the unit from the AC outlet.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage,

you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-

fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and

collapsing the carton down to a more two-

dimensional appearance. Other cardboard

inserts may be stored in the same manner.

Packing materials that cannot be collapsed

should be saved along with the carton in a

plastic bag.

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 FCC

Rules. The limits are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment gen-

erates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communication. However,

there is no guarantee that harmful interference

will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This

reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV)

system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of

the NEC 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.

If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-

rials, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

Installation Location

I To ensure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit

on a firm and level surface. When placing the

unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and

any mounting hardware can support the

weight of the product.

following measures:

I Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventila-

tion. If this product will be installed in a cab-

inet or other enclosed area, make certain

that there is sufficient air movement within

the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan

may be required.

I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

I Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

I Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Front Panel Controls

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1Main Power Switch

2System Power Control

3Power Indicator

4Headphone Jack

5Mute

6Speaker 1 Selector

7Speaker 2 Selector

8Phono Input Selector

)Tuning Button

!Tape Input Selector

@Preset Scan

#CD Input Selector

$Aux Input Selector

%Preset Selector

^VMAx Selector

&FM/AM Selector

*FM Mode Selector

(Sleep Button

ÓBass Control

ÔTreble Control

Balance Control

ÒVolume Control

ÚVolume/Mute Indicator

ÛMain Information Display

ÙSpeaker Selection Indicators

ıRemote Sensor Window

9T-Mon (Tape Monitor) Input Selector

1Main Power Switch: Press this button to

2System Power Control: When the Main

4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the HK 3470’s output through a pair of

headphones. Be certain that the headphones

have a standard 1⁄4" stereo phone plug.

apply power to the HK 3470. When the switch is

pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode,

as indicated by the Power Indicator 3sur-

rounding the System Power Control 2. This

button MUST be pressed in 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.

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button

to turn on the HK 3470; press it again to turn

the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator

surrounding the switch will turn green

5Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the speaker output of the HK 3470.

when the unit is on.

3Power Indicator: This LED will light 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 operation, the indicator will

briefly turn red, and then change to green. A

red indicator during normal operation means

that the unit is in the Protect mode, and should

be turned off and then checked for a possible

speaker-wire short circuit.

6Speaker 1 Button: Press this button to

turn the speakers connected to the Speaker 1

output terminals ‡ on or off.

7Speaker 2 Button: Press this button to

turn the speakers connected to the Speaker 2

output terminals ° on or off.

NOTE: In normal operation this switch is left in

the “ON” position.

5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

be seated midway between the two loudspeak-

ers, and the same distance from the speakers as

the speakers are from each other. The speakers

must be placed facing parallel and evenly with

each other so that their baffles are in the same

plane. Press the button again to return to

Stereo mode.

8Phono Input Selector: Press this button

to select the output of a turntable that is con-

nected to the Phono inputs §.

ÚVolume/Mute Indicator: This indicator

will glow green when the HK 3470 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 toward the left, as in an

“8 o’clock” position, the volume is low; when

it is pointing to the right, as in a “3 o’clock”

position, the volume is loud. When the unit has

been muted by pressing the Mute button 5,

the indicator will flash.

9T-Mon (Tape Monitor) Input Selector:

Press this button to listen to the output of a

tape recorder connected to the Tape Monitor

inputs ª. The T-Mon indicator will light to

indicate that the input source is being moni-

tored when the HK 3470 is connected to a

three-head tape deck or another unit with off-

head playback.

&FM/AM Selector: Press this button to

select the tuner as the input to the receiver.

When the tuner is in use, press this button to

change between the AM and FM frequency

bands.

ÛMain Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to

help you operate the receiver.

)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 light in the

Main Information Display Û. 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.

*FM Mode Selector: Press this button to

select the Stereo or Mono mode for FM tuning.

In the STEREO mode, a Stereo indicator will

light in the Main Information Display Û,

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. VMAx will

have no effect in MONO mode.

ÙSpeaker Selection Indicators: These

indicators light as a green LED next to the des-

ignation for each speaker pair to show when

they are active. Press the Speaker 1 6or

Speaker 2 7Selectors to activate either

pair of speakers. Both sets of speakers may be

selected simultaneously as long as all speakers

have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or

greater. However, occasionally the actual

impedance will vary, depending upon the

program material. If the impedance drops to a

point where there may be potential damage

to the equipment, the HK 3470 will go into

protect mode.

!Tape Input Selector: Press this button to

listen to the output of a tape recorder or other

device connected to the Tape 2 inputs ⁄.

(Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the

button selects the amount of time that will

remain before the unit automatically goes

into the Standby mode, as shown in the Main

Information Display Û, in the following

order:

@Preset Scan: Press this button to auto-

matically scan through the stations that have

been programmed in the HK 3470’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 information on the tuner memory system.)

ıRemote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals

from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

area and do not block or cover it unless an

external remote sensor is installed.

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OFF

ÓBass Control: Turn this control to modify

the low-frequency output of the left and right

channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control

to a suitable position for your taste and room

acoustics.

#CD Input Selector: Press this button to

listen to the output of a CD player connected to

the CD inputs ¶.

$Aux Input Selector: Press this button to

listen to the output of a device connected to

the Aux inputs •.

ÔTreble Control: Turn this control to modify

the high-frequency output of the left and right

channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control

to a suitable position for your taste and room

acoustics.

%Preset Selector: Press this button to step

up or down through the list of stations that has

been entered into the preset memory. (See

page 15 for more information on tuner pro-

gramming.)

Balance Control: Turn this control to

change the relative volume for the left and

right channels.

^VMAx Selector: Press this button to

engage VMAx processing of a stereo input. The

VMAx Mode Indicator Awill light, and you

will notice a wider, more spacious sound field.

In order to obtain maximum benefit, you should

ÒVolume Control: Turn the knob clockwise

to increase volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume.

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Information Display

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VMAx

AVMAx Mode Indicator

BPreset Number/Sleep Timer

CPreset Indicator

EMemory Indicator

FStereo Indicator

GTuned Indicator

HAuto Indicator

IMain Information Display

JTape Monitor (T-Mon) Indicator

KMute Indicator

DSleep Indicator

AVMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator

lights when the VMAx mode is in use. (See

page 14 for a description of the VMAx Mode.)

Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when

a station is being received with sufficient signal

strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

BPreset Number/Sleep Timer: When the

tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-

cific preset memory location in use. (See page

15 for more information on preset stations.)

When the Sleep function is in use, these num-

bers show how many minutes remain before

the unit goes into the Standby mode.

HAuto Indicator: This indicator lights when

the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

IMain Information Display: This display

shows messages relating to the status, input

source, tuner or other aspects of the HK 3470’s

operation.

JTape Monitor (T-Mon) Indicator: When

used with three-head cassette decks, or other

recording devices that offer immediate playback

of the recording as it is being made, the

HK 3470 allows you to monitor a recording

rather than merely listening to the input source,

or waiting until the recording session is com-

plete in order to hear the recording. Press the

Tape Monitor Input Selector 9ç, and the

T-Mon Indicator Jwill light to remind you

that you are monitoring the recording. Press the

Tape Monitor Input Selector 9çagain to

hear the input source.

CPreset Indicator: This indicator lights

when the tuner is in use to show that the

Preset Number/Sleep Timer Bis showing

the station’s preset memory number. (See page

15 for more information on tuner presets.)

DSleep Indicator: This indicator lights when

the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the

Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicators will show

the minutes remaining before the HK 3470

goes into the Standby mode. (See page 14 for

more information on the Sleep function.)

Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other information

into the tuner’s memory.

KMute Indicator: This indicator lights to

remind you that the HK 3470’s output has been

silenced by pressing the Mute button 5®.

Press the Mute button again to return to the

previously selected output level.

FStereo Indicator: This indicator lights

when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Rear Panel Connections

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SPEAKER

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AC 120V 60HZ

400W

RIGHT

LEFT

GND

PHONO

AUX

TAPE MON.

TAPE

MAIN IN

PRE OUT

SUB OUT

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OUT

PLAY

REC. OUT

PLAY

REC. OUT

MONO

SPEAKER

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¡ AM Antenna

™ FM Antenna

£ Phono Ground

¢ Remote IR In

∞ Remote IR Out

§ Phono Inputs

¶ CD Inputs

• Aux Inputs

ª Tape Monitor Play/In

‚ Tape Monitor Record/Out

⁄ Tape 2 Play/In

¤ Tape 2 Record/Out

‹ Main In

› Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins

ﬁ Preamp Out

ﬂ Subwoofer Out

‡ Speaker 1 Terminals

° Speaker 2 Terminals

· Accessory Outlets

a Power Cable

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

NOTE: When these jacks are connected to a

three-head recorder or another device with off-

head playback, it will be possible to monitor

the source being recorded.

¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop anten-

na 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.

° Speaker 2 Terminals: Connect these ter-

minals 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. The power to

these outlets remains on as long as the receiver

itself is on. When the receiver is turned off, or

placed in the Standby mode, power to these

outlets is removed.

⁄ Tape 2 Play/In: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of a second audio recorder.

™ FM Antenna: Connect an indoor or exter-

nal FM antenna to this terminal.

¤ Tape 2 Record/Out: Connect these jacks

to the Rec/In jacks of a second audio recorder.

£ Phono Ground: Connect the ground wire

from a turntable to this terminal to reduce sys-

tem hum.

‹ Main In: These jacks are the input to the

HK 3470’s power amplifier. Unless an external

power amplifier is used, the jumper pins should

remain connected to the Preamp Out jacks ﬁ.

NOTE: The power consumption of the devices

plugged into these outlets should not exceed

100 watts.

¢ Remote IR In: If the HK 3470’s front panel

IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other

obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.

Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

› Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins: These pins

connect the receiver’s preamp and amplifier sec-

tions. Unless an external amplifier, equalizer or

speaker processor is used, they should be left con-

nected. See page 13 for more information on exter-

nal amplifier connections.

a Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a

nonswitched AC wall output.

∞ 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.

ﬁ Preamp Out: These jacks provide an out-

put for the left and right channels to an

optional external amplifier. In normal opera-

tion, unless an external power amplifier is

used, the jumper pins should remain connected

to the Main In jacks ‹.

§ Phono Inputs: Connect the outputs of

your turntable or tonearm to these jacks. Note

that only turntables with Moving Magnet (MM)

type cartridges may be used.

ﬂ Subwoofer Out: Connect these jacks to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If

an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect

this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. When

a single, mono subwoofer is used, make the

connection to the bottom jack.

¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-

put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

• Aux Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

line-level output of any audio device such as a

TV, cable converter, portable audio player or

MP3 player.

‡ Speaker 1 Terminals: Connect these ter-

minals to the appropriate terminals on your

speakers.

ª 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.

9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Remote Control Functions

å Main Power On

∫ Main Power Off

ç Source Selectors

∂ Preset Up/Down

≠ Transport Controls

ƒ Disc Skip

˙ Dimmer Button

î Tuning

∆ Direct Button

˚ Numeric Keys

¬ Auto Preset

µ Secondary Control Cover

Ñ Clear Button

ø Memory Button

π Master Volume

œ P. Scan Button

® Mute Button

ß FM Mode Button

† VMAx Selector

Ü Tuning Up/Down

√ Learn Button

∑

Ω

MAIN POWER

ON OFF

SPEAKER

≈

√

∫

PHONO TAPE MON TAPE 2

LEARN

AUX

DWN - PRESET - UP

DWN - TUNING - UP

∂

≠

DISC SKIP

FM MODE VMAx

†

∑ Speaker 1 Selector

≈ Speaker 2 Selector

¥ Transmitter Window

Ω LED Indicator

P. SCAN

MUTE

SLEEP

TUNING

MASTER VOL.

DIMMER

∆

DIRECT

MEMORY

AUTO

CLEAR

PRESET

HK 3470 RC

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

åMain Power On: When the HK 3470

is in the Standby mode, as indicated by the

Power Indicator 3glowing amber, press

this button to turn the HK 3470 on.

the Numeric Keys K. (See page15 for more

information.)

®Mute Button: Press this button to

momentarily silence the HK 3470.

˚Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as

a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner

preset positions or to tune stations directly.

ßFM Mode Button: 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. (See page15 for more

∫Main Power Off: When the HK 3470 is

turned on, press this button to place it in the

Standby mode. Note that in this mode, the unit

is still connected to AC Power.

¬Auto Preset: When the tuner and FM band

have been selected, this button may be used to

automatically program the tuner presets for all

active stations. To start the auto preset scan,

press and hold the button. Note that the

information.)

†VMAx Selector: Press this button to

engage VMAx processing of a stereo input. The

VMAx Mode Indicator Awill light, and you

will notice a wider, more spacious sound field.

In order to obtain maximum benefit, you should

be seated midway between the two loudspeak-

ers, and the same distance from the speakers as

the speakers are from each other. The speakers

must be placed facing parallel and evenly with

each other so that their baffles are in the same

plane. Press the button again to return to

Stereo mode.

çSource Selectors: Press these buttons to

select an input source for the HK 3470.

MEMO and PRESET indicators will flash. After

a few seconds, the tuner will start to “look”

for active stations, as shown by increasing fre-

quency numbers in the Main Information

Display. Release the button and note that the

tuner will briefly stop at each active station and

add a preset number to the memory. If the FM

tuner finds fewer than 30 FM stations with

acceptable signal strength, the Auto Preset tun-

ing 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.

∂Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, these buttons scroll through the stations

that have been programmed into the HK 3470’s

memory. These buttons also control the track Skip

Up and Down on compatible Harman Kardon

compact disc players and changers.

≠Transport Controls: These buttons 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. Also, when a compatible

Harman Kardon compact disc player or changer,

or cassette deck, has been selected using the

Source Selectors ç, additional transport

control functions are available using the Preset

Up/Down ∂and Tuning Up/Down ü

buttons.

üTuning 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 auto-

matically 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.

µSecondary Control Cover: This sliding

cover normally is in the “up” position so that it

hides the secondary controls (the Direct button,

Numeric Keys, Auto Preset button, Clear button

and Memory button) ∆˚¬Ñø. To access

these controls, place your thumb on the small

recessed area at the top center of the control,

and gently press the cover down and towards

you.

ƒDisc Skip: These buttons do not have any

functions when controlling the HK 3470, but

they operate the Disc Skip functions of compati-

ble Harman Kardon compact disc changers.

√Learn Button: This button is used when

you wish to program codes from another

device’s remote control into the HK 3470

remote. The simple procedure is described on

page 18.

©Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the

button selects the amount of time that will

remain before the unit will automatically go

into the Standby mode, as shown in the Main

Information Display Û, in the following

order:

ÑClear Button: This button is used to clear

preset memory information for the HK 3470’s

tuner. (See page 15 for more information on

tuner presets.)

∑Speaker 1 Selector: Press this button to

turn the speakers connected to the Speaker 1

Output terminals ‡ on or off.

øMemory Button: Press this button to open

a memory position that stores a preset location

for the HK 3470’s tuner. (See page15 for more

information on tuner presets.)

min

≈Speaker 2 Selector: Press this button to

turn the speakers connected to the Speaker 2

Output terminals ° on or off.

min

OFF

˙Dimmer Button: 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.

πMaster Volume: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the HK 3470’s volume.

¥Transmitter Window: Point this area of

the remote toward the receiver when using the

remote.

œP. Scan Button: Press this button to auto-

matically scan through the list of stations that

are programmed into the HK 3470’s tuner

memory. When the button is pressed, each pre-

set 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.

ΩLED Indicator: This indicator will light or

blink to confirm various steps in the learning

process as the HK 3470 remote is programmed.

It will also flicker when a key is pressed during

normal operation to indicate that it is transmit-

ting an infrared code.

îTuning: Press these buttons to tune up or

down through a selected frequency band.

∆Direct Button: Press this button to select

a radio station by entering its frequency using

11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Installation and Connections

System Installation

6. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied

with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the

AM screw terminals ¡.

When connecting wires to the speakers,

be certain to observe proper polarity.

After unpacking the unit and placing it on 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.

Remember to connect the “negative” or

“black” wire to the same terminal on the

receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “posi-

tive” or “red” wire should be connected to the

like terminals on the HK 3470 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 Speaker 1 left and right or

Speaker 2 left and right speakers, even if the

speakers are a different distance from the

HK 3470.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

quality of the signals.

7. Connect an FM antenna to the FM Antenna

connection ™. The FM antenna may be an

external roof antenna, an inside powered or

wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable

TV system. Note that if the antenna or connec-

tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must

use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter supplied

with the unit to make the connection.

When making connections to audio source

equipment or speakers it is always a good prac-

tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.

This prevents any possibility of accidentally

sending audio or transient signals to the speak-

ers that may damage them.

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 config-

uration. To assure proper phase, and optimal

performance, consult the identification plate on

your speaker, or the speaker’s manual to verify

polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your

speaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-

ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

Speaker and Output Connections

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried

to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-

lution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-

able, and the choice of cable may be influenced

by the distance between your speakers and the

receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal

preferences and other factors. Your dealer or

installer is a valuable resource for help in

selecting the proper cable.

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

so high that the signal is distorted.

Connect the speakers using the following steps:

1. Connect the main speakers to the Speaker 1

terminals ‡.

2. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cassette

deck, CDR, MD or other audio recorder to the

Tape Monitor In jacks ª. Connect the

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Monitor Out jacks ‚ on the HK 3470. When

the tape deck connected to these jacks is a

three-head unit or has off-head playback, it will

be possible to monitor the output of the source

being recorded.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

fine, multistrand copper with a gauge of

AWG14 or smaller. Remember that in specifying

cable, the lower the number, the thicker the

cable.

2. Connect a second set of speakers, or speakers

that are in a second room location, to the

Speaker 2 terminals °.

3. When an optional, powered subwoofer is

used, connect the outputs of the left and right

Subwoofer Out jacks ﬂ 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, use the bottom output jack

for the connection. If the subwoofer has only

speaker-level inputs and outputs, connect the

Speaker 1 terminals ‡ to the speaker-level

inputs on the subwoofer, and then connect the

speaker-level outputs on the subwoofer to your

main left and right speakers, following the

instructions provided with the subwoofer. When

a passive subwoofer is used, these connections

will be made to the optional amplifier that

powers the subwoofer.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for

short runs of less than ten feet. We do not rec-

ommend that you use cables with an AWG

equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power

loss and degradation in performance that will

occur.

3. Connect the output of a second audio

recorder, CDR, VCR or other line-level audio

device to the Tape 2 Play/In jacks ⁄. If a

recorder is used, connect its Rec/In jacks to the

matching Tape 2 Record outputs ¤.

Cables that are run inside walls should have

the appropriate markings to indicate listing

with UL, CSA or 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.

4. The output of any electronics product with a

line-level output, such as a TV set, satellite

receiver or DVD, may be connected to the Aux

jacks •.

5. Connect the outputs of a turntable 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 £.

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

System and Power Connections

Alternatively, you may connect the external

device to the Tape Monitor Loop. Connect the

Tape Monitor Record/Out jacks ‚ to the

inputs of the external device, and connect the

outputs of the device to the Tape Monitor

Play/In jacks ª.

To optimize the sound field, or to suit your lis-

tening 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 within an

orchestra.

The HK 3470 is designed for flexible use with

external control components and power ampli-

fiers. These connections are easy to make dur-

ing an initial installation, or at a later date

should you choose to upgrade your system.

Remote Control Extension

AC Power Connections

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or

smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may

prevent the remote sensor from receiving com-

mands. In this event, an optional remote sensor

may be used. Connect the output of the remote

sensor to the Remote IR In jack ¢.

The Accessory Outlets · receive power as

long as the receiver is turned on. Power to

these outlets is removed when the unit is in the

Standby mode, or when the Main Power

Switch 1is in the “OFF” position.

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 corner of a

room, along the same wall as the speakers, but

optimal placement will vary widely depending

on room size, the subwoofer type and the

placement of rugs and furniture in a room. It

may be helpful to temporarily position the sub-

woofer in the usual listening position, then

walk around the room while program material

is playing until the bass reproduction sounds

best to your ears. That location is likely to be

the optimum position for the subwoofer.

Speaker Placement

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 IR Out jack ∞ to the Remote In jack

on Harman Kardon or other compatible equip-

ment.

For optimal listening enjoyment, and for sound-

field reproduction that best re-creates the origi-

nal recording, it is good practice to place the

speakers so that they form a triangle with the

speakers at the front of the room, and the pre-

ferred listening spot at the third point of the tri-

angle. The distance between each speaker and

the listener should be identical.

External Audio Power Amplifier

Connections

If desired, an optional, external amplifier may

be used in place of the HK 3470’s internal

power amplifier.

For example, if the speakers are 10 feet from

one another, each of the speakers should opti-

mally be placed so that they are also 10 feet

from the listener. It is also desirable to place

speakers so that their tweeters, or high-

Finally, when all connections are complete, plug

the power cord into a nonswitched 120-volt AC

wall outlet. You’re ready to enjoy the HK 3470!

To connect an external power amplifier, first

remove the Pre-Out/Main-In Jumper Pins

› that connect the Preamp Out ﬁ and

Main In ‹ jacks on the rear panel. Keep the

jumpers in a safe place should they be needed

at a later time.

frequency drivers, are aimed at ear height

when you are seated in the listening position.

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

Using high-quality audio interconnect cables,

connect the Preamp Out jacks ﬁ to the input

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 external power amplifier is

used, no special adjustments are required. All

volume and other control adjustments are

made using the standard front panel or remote

controls.

A good starting point for speaker placement is to make the

distance between the two speakers and the distance

between either speaker and the listener identical.

If you wish to use external processing equip-

ment, such as an equalizer, you may connect

the device to the preamp-out and main-in jacks

by removing the Preamp-Out/Main-In

Jumper Pins › and connecting the Preamp

Out ﬁ jacks to the inputs of the external

device, and the outputs of the device to the

Main In ‹ jacks.

13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Operation

• To dim the brightness of the front panel dis-

play, press the Dimmer button ˙on the

remote. The first press will dim the lights to half

normal. A second press will turn the display

completely off. Press the Dimmer button ˙

again to restore the display to normal bright-

ness.

indicated by a lit green LED in the Speaker

Indicators Ùdisplay. Both sets of speakers

may be turned off for private headphone listen-

ing.

Basic Operation

The HK 3470 is simple to operate, and very sim-

ilar to stereo receivers you may have used in

the past. This section will explain the use of

several features that may be new to you.

• To program the HK 3470 for automatic turn-

off, press the Sleep button on the front panel

(or remote ©. Each press of the button will

increase the time before shutdown in the fol-

lowing sequence:

• Install the two supplied AAA batteries in the

remote as shown. Be certain to observe the (+)

and (–) polarity indicators shown in the bottom

of the battery compartment.

Source Selection

• To select a source at any time, press any of

the Source Selector buttons on the remote

çor front panel 89!#$&.

min

OFF

• During a listening session you may wish to

adjust the Bass Ó, Treble Ôand Balance

controls to suit your listening tastes.

The sleep time will be displayed in the Main

Information Display Ûand it will count

down until the time has elapsed.

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front panel Volume Control Òor

remote Master Volume Up/Down πbut-

tons. The volume level is displayed by the posi-

tion of the Volume Indicator Ú. Think of the

Volume Control knob Òas the face of a

clock, with the Volume Indicator Úindicat-

ing the hour. The HK 3470 is playing at the

minimum volume level when the Volume

Indicator Úpoints to 7 o’clock; when the

Volume Indicator Úpoints to 12 o’clock

(straight up), the HK 3470 is playing at the

maximum volume level. It is important that you

make sure never to exceed this maximum vol-

ume level at any time, in order to avoid possi-

ble damage to your loudspeakers due to “clip-

ping”, a type of distortion that is not audible to

the human ear until it is severe enough to per-

manently damage most loudspeakers. It is also

possible, depending upon the program material,

for clipping to occur at volumes below the max-

imum volume level.

When the programmed time has elapsed, the

unit will automatically turn off. Note that the

front panel display will dim to one-half bright-

ness when the Sleep function is programmed.

To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep

button (©until the Sleep indicator numbers

disappear and the Main Information Display

shows the current source. Pressing any control

button while the Sleep control is activated will

momentarily return the Main Information

Display to full brightness for increased legibility

without interrupting the Sleep function.

• When using the HK 3470 for the first time, it

will be necessary to press the Main Power

button 1on the front panel to turn the unit

on. This places the unit in a standby mode, as

indicated by the amber color of the Power

Indicator 3. Once the unit is in standby, you

may begin a listening session by pressing the

System Power Control 2on the front panel

or the Main Power On button åon the

remote. Note that the Power Indicator 3

will turn red, then green. This will turn the unit

on and return it to the input source that was

last used. The unit may also be turned on from

standby by pressing any of the Source

To take advantage of Harman Kardon’s exclu-

sive VMAx mode, Press the VMAx button

^†. When the VMAx circuits are engaged,

patented processing algorithms are used to cre-

ate a three-dimensional sound space with the

illusion of “phantom” speakers at center and

surround positions. This spacious sound will

simulate a surround-sound presentation with-

out the need to add additional speakers. To

return to standard stereo listening, press the

VMAx button ^†again and note that the

VMAx Mode Indicator Awill go out.

Selector buttons on the front panel 89

!#$&or remote ç.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session simply press the System Power

Control 2on the front panel or the Main

Power Off button ∫on the remote. This

places the unit in the Standby mode, and the

Power Indicator 3will turn amber to

remind you that the unit is ready for operation

when a power command is received from the

remote.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs,

press the Mute button ®5. This will cut the

output to all speakers, but it will not affect any

recording or dubbing that may be in progress.

When the system is muted, the MUTE indicator

will light in the Main Information Display

Ûand the Volume/Mute indicator Úwill

flash. Press the Mute button ®5again to

return to normal operation.

Tuner Operation

The HK 3470’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,

FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations

may be tuned manually, or they may be stored

as favorite station presets and recalled from a

30-position memory.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off”,

it is actually placing the system in a standby

mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator 3.

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

into the front panel Headphone jack 4.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM &buttons on the front

panel or on the remote çto select the tuner

as an input.

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good

idea to completely turn the unit off using the

front panel Main Power Switch 1.

• One or two separate sets of speakers may be

connected to the HK 3470. To listen to one of

the speaker sets, press the Speaker buttons

67on the front panel corresponding to the

desired speakers. The active speakers will be

2. Press these buttons again at any time to

switch between AM and FM.

14 OPERATION

Operation

3. To select stations, press, and briefly hold, the

Tuning button )Üand the tuner will search

for the next highest- or lowest-frequency sta-

tion that has an acceptable signal. To tune to

the next station, press the button again. Tap the

Tuning button )Üto advance one frequen-

cy increment at a time, or press and hold it to

locate a specific station. When the TUNED indi-

cator lights, the station is properly tuned and

should be heard with clarity.

station, and then search for the next station.

The automatic scan process will stop when all

30 preset memory locations have been filled or

the entire FM band has been scanned three

times.

the preset number location in the Main

Information Display. That memory location will

now be empty, and you may program a differ-

ent station to that location, or leave it empty.

Tape Recording

NOTE: Using the automatic tuning mode in

areas with more than 30 FM stations will com-

pletely fill the preset memories, and overwrite

any previously memorized presets for either AM

or FM stations.

In normal operation, the audio source selected

for listening through the HK 3470 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

connected to the outputs for Tape Monitor

‚ or Tape 2 ¤ in the record mode.

4. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-

ing the Direct button ∆, and then pressing

the Numeric Keys ˚that correspond to the

station’s frequency. The desired station will

automatically be tuned.

TIP: The automatic scan process may enter sta-

tions 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 stations may be removed from the

memory using the Preset Clear function out-

lined below.

When a tape recorder with separate record and

playback heads is used, you may monitor the

output of the recording by selecting the

Tape Monitor Input Selector 9ç. Note

that the T-Mon Indicator will light in the

Main Information Display Ûto remind you

that you are listening to the record playback

instead of the actual input source being record-

ed.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is

weak, audio quality will be increased by switch-

ing to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode

button *ßuntil the STEREO indicator goes

out.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously

entered in the preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys ˚that correspond to the

desired station’s memory location.

Preset Tuning

Up to 30 stations may be stored in the

HK 3470’s memory for easy recall using the

front panel controls or the remote. In order to

program preset stations into memory, you must

use the remote control.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make certain that

you are aware of the copyright restrictions on

any material you copy.

• 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 @œon the front panel or

remote. The tuner will cycle 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.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune

the station using the steps outlined above.

Then:

1. Press the Memory button øon the

remote. Note that the MEMO and PRESET

indicators will light and flash in the Main

Information Display.

Clearing Preset Stations

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys ˚corresponding to the location where

you wish to store this station’s frequency.

Unwanted preset stations may be erased from

the unit’s memory to make it easier to tune

only those stations you want.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any

additional stations to be preset.

To remove a preset station from the HK 3470’s

tuner memory, first tune to the station using

the Preset Scan button @œon the front

panel or remote, or by entering the preset num-

ber directly, using the Numeric Keys ˚.

Auto Preset

• Preset stations may also be programmed

automatically for the entire FM band. To auto-

matically enter each station that may be tuned

with acceptable quality into the HK 3470’s pre-

set memories, first select the FM band. Next,

press and briefly hold the Auto Preset button

¬until the MEMO and PRESET indicators

begin to flash, and the station frequency indica-

tion 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 HK 3470 will

automatically assign a preset number to each

When the preset station to be removed has

been tuned, first press the Memory button ø.

The MEMO and PRESET indicators in the Main

Information Display will flash, and the actual

preset number will disappear from the display.

Next, press the Clear button Ñwithin five

seconds.

The preset station will be removed from the

memory, and the action will be confirmed by

the brief appearance of the word CLEAR and

15 OPERATION

Operation

Using the Remote Control

Harman Kardon CD player or changer control

codes. Note that all of these keys may be pro-

grammed in the learning mode to transmit dif-

ferent remote codes to perform other functions

and/or operate other devices. Please refer to

the table below for specific information on the

default functions of the affected keys for these

devices.

Source Selectors ç, which also changes the

input source selection on the HK 3470.

It is convenient to think of the functions of the

remote control buttons in terms of “pages”,

where each source device (e.g., CD player) rep-

resents its own page of remote functions. The

result is that some of the keys will perform dif-

ferent functions depending upon which device

page has been selected prior to pressing the

key. Device pages are selected by pressing the

Three of the device pages are factory-

programmed to operate compatible

Harman Kardon products. The Tape Monitor

device page is programmed as a factory default

to operate Harman Kardon cassette decks. The

Tape 2 page defaults to Harman Kardon CD-R

control codes. The CD page defaults to

REMOTE BUTTON FUNCTIONS

TAPE 2

BUTTON

TAPE MON

Cassette deck control codes

CD Recorder control codes

CD player/changer control codes

PRESET DWN

REV. SKIP

SKIP BACK

REV. SKIP

FWD. SKIP

REV SEARCH

FWD SEARCH

PAUSE

PRESET UP

FWD. SKIP

REW

SKIP FORWARD

TUNING DWN

REV SEARCH

TUNING UP

FWD SEARCH

Rec./Pause

REC / PAUSE

STOP

RECORD

Stop

STOP

Rev. Play

REV. PLAY

FWD. PLAY

TRANSPORT SELECT

RANDOM PLAY

Fwd. Play

PLAY

DISK SKIP Up

DISC SKIP UP

DISC SKIP DOWN

DISK SKIP Down

DISC SKIP DOWN

FM MODE

TIME

PRESET SCAN

INTRO SCAN

PROGRAM

TUNING Up

CDP SELECT

TUNING Down

CDR SELECT

DIRECT

TRACK DIRECT

MEMORY

PROGRAM

AUTO PRESET

FINALIZE

CLEAR

16 OPERATION

Operation

Programming the Remote Control

Not all of the buttons on the HK 3470 remote

control may be programmed. If you attempt to

“learn” a code into a button not shown in the

table below, you may experience undesired

responses to remote commands, or lose the

ability to perform some functions using the

remote control.

You may program remote buttons only on these

pages: AUX, TAPE 2, TAPE MON, and CD. Codes

may not be programmed to the pages for

Phono, AM or FM.

Although the remote control is prepro-

grammed at the factory to operate compatible

Harman Kardon CD recorders, players and

changers, and cassette decks, you may program

the remote with control codes that operate

other devices.

Only the buttons shown in this table with an

“X” may be programmed.

PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE BUTTONS

FUNCTION

AUX

TAPE 2

TAPE MON

MAIN POWER ON

MAIN POWER OFF

SPEAKERS 1

SPEAKERS 2

PHONO

TAPE MON

TAPE 2

LEARN

AUX

‹‹

PRESET DOWN

PRESET UP

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

››

‹‹

››

RECORD/PAUSE

STOP

REVERSE PLAY

FORWARD PLAY

DISC SKIP UP

DISC SKIP DOWN

FM MODE

VMAx

P. SCAN

MUTE

SLEEP

TUNING UP

MASTER VOL. UP

DIMMER

TUNING DOWN

MASTER VOL. DOWN

DIRECT

MEMORY

AUTO PRESET

17 OPERATION

Operation

Programming the Remote Buttons Is a

Simple Procedure

Resetting One Key to Default Setting

Step 3: Use the Numeric Keys ˚to enter

the numbers “888”. The LED Indicator Ω

will blink for each entry.

When a new code is programmed into the

remote, it overwrites the previous code for that

button on that page. However, should you

make a mistake, it is possible to reset any but-

ton to its factory default using the following

procedure:

Step 1: Place the HK 3470 remote control and

the remote control for the other device (e.g.,

compact disc player) so that their infrared

transmitter windows face each other at a

distance of about one-half inch.

Step 4: The LED Indicator Ωwill remain on

for one second, and then blink three times to

indicate that it has reset the group of keys

for the selected device page. That device

page will now operate the factory default set

of codes.

Step 2: Simultaneously press the Learn button

√and the Source Selector çthat corre-

sponds to the device whose codes you are

trying to program (e.g., press the CD button

along with the Learn button). The LED

Step 1: Enter the learning mode by simultane-

ously pressing any of the Device buttons ç

and the Learn button √.

Resetting the Entire Remote

It is also possible to completely reset all of the

programmed codes in the remote to the factory

default settings. Use the following procedure:

Step 2: Press and release the particular device

button for the page containing the key you

wish to reset. The LED Indicator Ωwill

blink once and remain on.

Indicator Ωwill blink once and remain lit.

Step 3: Press and release the button on the

HK 3470 remote that you wish to program.

Make sure that it is one of the program-

mable buttons listed in the table on page

17. The LED Indicator Ωwill blink once

and remain lit.

Step 1: Enter the learning mode by simultane-

ously pressing any of the Device buttons

çand the Learn button √.

Step 3: Use the Numeric Keys ˚to enter

the numbers “777”. The LED Indicator Ω

will blink for each entry.

Step 2: Press and release any device button

other than PHONO, AM or FM. The LED

Indicator Ωwill blink once and remain on.

Step 4: Press and release the button that you

wish to reset. The LED Indicator Ωwill

blink three times to indicate that the button

has been reset to the factory default code.

Step 4: Press and hold the button on the other

device’s remote whose code you wish to

program into the HK 3470 remote until the

LED Indicator Ωblinks three times and

remains lit, then release the button on the

other remote.

Step 3: Use the Numeric Keys ˚to enter

the numbers “999”. The LED Indicator Ω

will blink for each entry.

Step 5: You may repeat Step 4 to reset the

codes for other keys. If you wish to reset the

codes for an entire device page, see below.

Step 4: The LED Indicator Ωwill remain on

for five seconds, and then blink three times

to indicate that it has reset all of the keys on

the remote. The entire remote will now oper-

ate the factory default set of codes.

If the LED Indicator Ωflickers for five sec-

onds instead of blinking three times and

remaining lit, the learning operation was unsuc-

cessful. Try the procedure again, starting from

Step 2, making sure that the transmitter win-

dows of the two remotes face each other, and

that the button you are trying to program on

the HK 3470 remote is listed in the table on

page 17.

Step 6: To exit the learning mode, either press

the Learn button √once, or wait 20 sec-

onds for the remote to automatically return

to normal operation.

Resetting an Entire Device Page

If you wish to reset all of the codes for a partic-

ular device, you need not individually reset

every button on that page of the remote. This is

the procedure for resetting the codes on a par-

ticular page.

Step 5: To program additional buttons, repeat

Steps 2 through 4.

Step 6: To exit the learning mode, either press

the Learn button √once, or wait 20 sec-

onds for the remote to automatically return

to normal operation.

Step 1: Enter the learning mode by simultane-

ously pressing any of the Device buttons ç

and the Learn button √.

Step 2: Press and release the particular device

button for the page you wish to reset. The

LED Indicator Ωwill blink once and

remain on.

18 OPERATION

Operation

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit

from the AC wall outlet 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.

The Main Information Display will briefly show

the word RESET, and then return to normal

operation.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves tuner presets and system

configuration information if the unit is acciden-

tally unplugged or subjected to a power out-

age. The unit’s memory is stored in an EEPROM,

and thus the HK 3470 will retain information

such as programmed presets without being

connected to a main power source virtually

indefinitely.

Note that when the system is reset in this fash-

ion, all tuner presets will be lost and must be

reentered.

If the system still does not respond, it may be

necessary to perform a complete reset. To reset

the system, first turn the HK 3470 off by press-

ing the Main Power Switch 1and then

releasing it so that it extends out beyond the

front panel and the word “OFF” is visible in red

at the top of the switch.

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.

Processor Reset

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon

service center.

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or

the displays seem abnormal, the cause may

involve the erratic operation of the system’s

memory or microprocessor.

Next, press and hold the T-Mon and CD Input

Selector buttons 9#on the front panel

ONLY. While holding these buttons in, press the

Main Power Switch 1in until it latches, so

that the button is flush with the front panel.

Troubleshooting Guide

This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. If you have a problem, first check this list for a

possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center.

If the problem is...

Make sure that the...

No lights appear 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 turned up.

Speakers have been turned on using the Speaker Selectors.

Cables are not defective: check/replace speaker cables.

No output from one or more channels

Tuner sound has a large amount of interference, or

the “Stereo” display is not illuminated, or

Antenna is properly connected.

Antenna is properly located.

Tuner sound distorts and/or volume level is too low

Antenna is set in the proper direction.

Antenna is adequate to receive the desired station.

Tuner is intermittent or continuously buzzing or hissing

Remote does not function correctly

Unit is away from fluorescent lights, TVs, motors and

other electrical appliances.

Batteries are not weak, and replace them if necessary.

Correct device page has been selected by pressing the Source Selector key ç.

Remote sensor is not obstructed, and remote is pointing directly at sensor at

an angle of no more than 30 degrees. Also, check for fluorescent lighting, which

may be interfering with the IR transmission.

Remote has been reprogrammed correctly. If you are in doubt, reset the remote

to the factory default programming using the procedure outlined above.

Cassette or CD sounds distorted

Cassette deck or CD player has not been plugged into the Phono input.

(Only use the outputs of a turntable or tonearm with the Phono input.)

19 OPERATION/TROUBLESHOOTING

Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Usable Sensitivity

87.5–108MHz

IHF 1.12 µV/13.5dBf

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

100 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz

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

135 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz

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

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 73/72dB

Distortion

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

Mono/Stereo 0.3/0.4%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 65dB

>80dB

>100dB

1kHz, ±100kHz Dev 500mV

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High Level)

200mV/47kohms

Tuner Output Level

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB

Frequency Response

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz–110kHz

520–1710kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >40dB

High Instantaneous

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

Selectivity

Loop 500µV/M

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, >25dB

Current Capability (HCC)

±45 Amps

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

Rise Time

Slew Rate

General

Power Requirement

40V/µsec

AC 120V/60Hz

Power Consumption

72W idle, 332W maximum

(both channels driven)

Dimension (Max)

Width

17.4 inches (442mm)

6.1 inches (156mm)

16.3 inches (415mm)

26.8 lb (12.1kg)

Height

Depth

Weight

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 registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

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