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12 OPERATION
Basic Operation
The HK 3480 is simple to operate, and very simi-
lar 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.
lar 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.
• 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.
remote as shown. Be certain to observe the (+)
and (–) polarity indicators shown in the bottom
of the battery compartment.
• When using the HK 3480 for the first time, the
unit will be 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 lis-
tening session by pressing the System Power
Control 2 on the front panel or the Main
Power On button å on the remote. Note that
the Power Indicator 3 will turn red, then
blue. 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 Selector buttons on the front
panel 89!#$&Ú or remote ç.
unit will be in a standby mode, as indicated by
the amber color of the Power Indicator 3.
Once the unit is in standby, you may begin a lis-
tening session by pressing the System Power
Control 2 on the front panel or the Main
Power On button å on the remote. Note that
the Power Indicator 3 will turn red, then
blue. This will turn the unit on and return it to the
input source that was last used. The unit may
also be turned on from standby by pressing any
of the Source Selector buttons on the front
panel 89!#$&Ú or remote ç.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses-
sion simply press the System Power Control
2 on the front panel or the Main Power Off
button ∫ on the remote. This places the unit in
the Standby mode, and the Power Indicator
3 will turn amber to remind you that the unit is
ready for operation when a power command is
received from the remote.
Power to any equipment plugged into the rear
panel Switched AC Outlet
sion simply press the System Power Control
2 on the front panel or the Main Power Off
button ∫ on the remote. This places the unit in
the Standby mode, and the Power Indicator
3 will turn amber to remind you that the unit is
ready for operation when a power command is
received from the remote.
Power to any equipment plugged into the rear
panel Switched AC Outlet
will be shut off.
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.
is actually placing the system in a standby mode,
as indicated by the amber color of the Power
Indicator 3.
• To dim the brightness of the front panel dis-
play, press the Dimmer button ˙ on the
remote or on the front panel ^.
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 brightness.
play, press the Dimmer button ˙ on the
remote or on the front panel ^.
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 brightness.
Source Selection
• To select a source at any time, press any of the
Source Selector buttons on the remote ç or
front panel 89!#$&Ú .
Source Selector buttons on the remote ç or
front panel 89!#$&Ú .
• When a video source is selected, if you have
connected a video device to the video input jack
for that source, and if you have connected the
connected a video device to the video input jack
for that source, and if you have connected the
Video Monitor Output
to the composite
video input of your TV or video display, you will be
able to enjoy video programs from a broadcast,
cable or satellite television system; a VCR or hard-
disk video recorder; a DVD player; or any other
video device with analog line-level audio outputs
and a composite video output.
able to enjoy video programs from a broadcast,
cable or satellite television system; a VCR or hard-
disk video recorder; a DVD player; or any other
video device with analog line-level audio outputs
and a composite video output.
NOTE: Although the HK 3480 is an audio/video
receiver, it is not a surround sound receiver. Audio
will be played in two-channel stereo or monaural,
depending on how the program material is encod-
ed, and you will not be able to hear any additional
channels that may be encoded in your source
materials. You will not be able to make any digital
audio connections through the HK 3480. The HK
3480 is designed to provide video entertainment in
a small system application that includes devices
such as a TV, VCR or DVD player located in a bed-
room, office or spare room, or as part of a multi-
room system when used with a multiroom con-
troller.
receiver, it is not a surround sound receiver. Audio
will be played in two-channel stereo or monaural,
depending on how the program material is encod-
ed, and you will not be able to hear any additional
channels that may be encoded in your source
materials. You will not be able to make any digital
audio connections through the HK 3480. The HK
3480 is designed to provide video entertainment in
a small system application that includes devices
such as a TV, VCR or DVD player located in a bed-
room, office or spare room, or as part of a multi-
room system when used with a multiroom con-
troller.
To take advantage of Harman Kardon’s exclusive
VMAx mode, Press the VMAx button ^a.
When the VMAx circuits are engaged, patented
processing algorithms are used to create a three-
dimensional sound space with the illusion of
“phantom” speakers at center and surround
positions. This spacious sound will simulate a sur-
round-sound presentation without the need to
add additional speakers. To return to standard
stereo listening, press the VMAx button ^a
again and note that the VMAx Mode
Indicator Ù will go out. (For more information
on maximum benefit with VMAx see page 11,
item a).
VMAx mode, Press the VMAx button ^a.
When the VMAx circuits are engaged, patented
processing algorithms are used to create a three-
dimensional sound space with the illusion of
“phantom” speakers at center and surround
positions. This spacious sound will simulate a sur-
round-sound presentation without the need to
add additional speakers. To return to standard
stereo listening, press the VMAx button ^a
again and note that the VMAx Mode
Indicator Ù will go out. (For more information
on maximum benefit with VMAx see page 11,
item a).
• During a listening session you may wish to
adjust the Bass Ó, Treble Ô and Balance
controls to suit your listening tastes.
adjust the Bass Ó, Treble Ô and Balance
controls to suit your listening tastes.
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using
the front panel Volume Control Ò or remote
Master Volume Up/Down π buttons. The vol-
ume level is displayed as a negative number of
decibels (dB) in the Main Information Display
Û. The volume level is relative to a maximum
volume level that has been assigned the value of
0dB. It is important that you make sure never to
exceed this maximum volume level (0dB) at any
time, in order to avoid possible damage to your
loudspeakers due to “clipping”, a type of distor-
tion that is not audible to the human ear until it
is severe enough to permanently damage most
loudspeakers. It is also possible, depending upon
the program material, for clipping to occur at vol-
umes below the maximum volume level.
the front panel Volume Control Ò or remote
Master Volume Up/Down π buttons. The vol-
ume level is displayed as a negative number of
decibels (dB) in the Main Information Display
Û. The volume level is relative to a maximum
volume level that has been assigned the value of
0dB. It is important that you make sure never to
exceed this maximum volume level (0dB) at any
time, in order to avoid possible damage to your
loudspeakers due to “clipping”, a type of distor-
tion that is not audible to the human ear until it
is severe enough to permanently damage most
loudspeakers. It is also possible, depending upon
the program material, for clipping to occur at vol-
umes below the maximum volume level.
• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press
the Mute button ®5. This will cut the output
to all Pre and Sub Outs and 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 Infor-
the Mute button ®5. This will cut the output
to all Pre and Sub Outs and 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 Infor-
mation Display Û and the Volume/Mute
indicator Ú will flash. Press the Mute button
®5 again to return to normal operation.
indicator Ú will flash. Press the Mute button
®5 again to return to normal operation.
• For private listening, plug the 6,3 mm stereo
phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones
into the front panel Headphone jack 4.
phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones
into the front panel Headphone jack 4.
• One or two separate sets of speakers may be
connected to the HK 3480. To listen to one of the
speaker sets, press the Speaker button 6 or
7 on the front panel corresponding to the
desired speakers or press them both to listen to
both speakers pairs. The active speakers will be
indicated by a lit blue LED in the Speaker
Indicators Ù display. Both sets of speakers
may be turned off for private headphone listen-
ing.
connected to the HK 3480. To listen to one of the
speaker sets, press the Speaker button 6 or
7 on the front panel corresponding to the
desired speakers or press them both to listen to
both speakers pairs. The active speakers will be
indicated by a lit blue LED in the Speaker
Indicators Ù display. Both sets of speakers
may be turned off for private headphone listen-
ing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When two speaker pairs
are connected to the HK 3480 and are to be
used simultanously, the impedance of each
speaker must not be lower than 8 Ohms.
are connected to the HK 3480 and are to be
used simultanously, the impedance of each
speaker must not be lower than 8 Ohms.
• To program the HK 3480 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 follow-
ing sequence:
off, press the Sleep button on the front panel
( or remote ©. Each press of the button will
increase the time before shutdown in the follow-
ing sequence:
The sleep time will be displayed in the Main
Information Display Û and it will count
down until the time has elapsed.
Information Display Û and it will count
down until the time has elapsed.
When the programmed time has elapsed, the
unit will automatically turn off (to Standby
mode). Note that the front panel display will dim
to one-half brightness when the Sleep function is
programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press
the Sleep button (© or simply hold it pressed
for some seconds until the Sleep indicator num-
bers 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.
unit will automatically turn off (to Standby
mode). Note that the front panel display will dim
to one-half brightness when the Sleep function is
programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press
the Sleep button (© or simply hold it pressed
for some seconds until the Sleep indicator num-
bers 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.
Tuner Operation
The HK 3480’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM
and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may
be tuned manually or automatically, or they may
be stored as favorite station presets and recalled
from a 30-position memory.
and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may
be tuned manually or automatically, or they may
be stored as favorite station presets and recalled
from a 30-position memory.
Station Selection
1. Press the AM/FM & buttons on the front
panel or on the remote ç to select the tuner as
an input.
1. Press the AM/FM & buttons on the front
panel or on the remote ç to select the tuner as
an input.
2. Press these buttons again at any time to
switch between AM and FM.
switch between AM and FM.
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