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Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver,
we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home
entertainment to as many people as possible, all the while improving
performance and adding features. The HK 3490 offers the best in
traditional analog two-channel audio, including a 30-preset AM/FM
tuner, an integrated phono preamplifier and a tape monitor loop that
lets you listen to your tape recordings as they’re being made, while
adding digital audio inputs, an XM Ready
®
tuner and a connection
for The Bridge II docking station, which delivers audio playback and
control for iPod, iPod touch and iPhone models (not included).
If high-performance audio reproduction weren’t enough, we’ve added
composite video switching. Use the included audio/video cable to connect
your iPod or other portable player to the HK 3490, or just enjoy your
favorite television programs in stereo without firing up your main home
theater. Whether listening to an LP record pressed in the last century
or watching a movie you downloaded to your digital media player last
night, your new HK 3490 delivers the powerful, detailed performance
you’ve come to expect from Harman Kardon.
To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you
to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar
with its features and their operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation,
please contact your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.
Please register your product at www.harmankardon.com.
Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products
and/or special promotions.
WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM
INTRODUCTION
Harman Kardon
®
HK 3490 Stereo Receiver
Audio Section
• 120 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD; 240 watts total
• 150 Watts x 2, both channels driven at full power at 4 ohms,
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.2% THD; 300 watts total
• High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with
low negative feedback
• All-discrete amplifier circuitry
Audio Inputs
• AM/FM/XM Ready* Tuner • Main-Amp Inputs
• Phono • The Bridge II-Ready** Connector
• CD • Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs
• Tape-Monitor/CDR
*
XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required. Hardware and service
sold separately. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
**
Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector. Not compatible with
iPod shuffle models. No still-image or video playback.
Audio/Video Inputs (Composite Video)
• Video 1 • Video 3 (use front- or rear-panel connections)
• Video 2/DVD
Outputs
• Dual Subwoofer Outputs • Headphone
• Tape/CDR • Two sets of Speaker Outputs for
• Video 1 (Audio and Video) dual-room use
• Video Monitor • Dual Subwoofer Trigger Outputs
• Preamp Outputs
Ease of Use
• Dot-matrix front-panel display
• Color-coded connections
• Seven-device system remote control
• Speaker 1/2 switching
• Rotary front-panel Tone Controls
• Remote IR Input and Output
• Energy-saving Subwoofer Link Switches
Supplied Accessories
The following accessory items are supplied with the HK 3490. If any
of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer
service at www.harmankardon.com.
• System remote control • Four AAA batteries
• AM loop antenna • One 1/8" mini-plug-to-analog-
• FM wire antenna audio/composite-video cable
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