User manual HARMAN KARDON HK3250

HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 1 harman / kardon HK 3250 Power Headphones harman/kardon Service and Parts Office: 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, New York (800) 422-8027 8500 Balboa Blvd, Northridge CA 91329 A Harman International Company 1111-HK3250-1 Printed in Korea 230 Volt - 11 Language Version 9007018261. HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 2 HK3250 Volume Tune/Preset MEMORY PRESET Seek Stereo MS MIN DELAY TIME SLEEP Memory Tune/Preset VCR1 CD FM Bass Treble Balance Speakers Tape Mon VCR 2 TV/Aux AM VCR 2 1 2 harman/kardon Receiver Receiver Receiver Receptor Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DEL USUARIO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES GREEK BRUKSANVISNING BRUGSANVISNING KÄYTTÖOPAS HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 1 ENGLISH Harman Kardon HK3250 Date of purchase Purchased from Address of business purchased from Installed by Date Installed Serial No. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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 grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon Audio/Video Receiver. Your new Unit is an exceptionally well-engineered product that will give you years of superb performance. Save all packing material. It is essential for shipping should you move, or in the event the unit ever needs repair. 1 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 2 HANDLE THE POWER CORD GENTLY s To disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, pull on the plug itself, not on the cord. s Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet whenever the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time. s Do not place furniture or other heavy objects on the cord, and avoid dropping heavy objects on it. Also do not make a knot in the cord. MOVING THE UNIT Before moving the unit, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all wires to other components. TABLE OF CONTENTS Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 HK3250 System Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ENGLISH SERVICE Call your local distributor for service. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET Do not attempt to service this unit. Tampering with internal components can cause fire or shock, and may void your guarantee. If water or a small object enters the unit, unplug the power cord immediately and consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center. Using the unit under such conditions may cause a fire or shock hazard. PLACE THE UNIT ON A FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE Avoid installing it: s In moist or humid places s Close to heating equipment or in places exposed to direct sunlight s In a direct draft from an air conditioner or in other very cold locations s In places subject to excessive vibration or dust s In poorly ventilated places CLEANING Remove dust by wiping the unit with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft cloth lightly dampened with mild soapy water; then wipe with a dry cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or other volatile agents, and avoid spraying insecticides near the unit. 2 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 3 Front Panel Controls 14 ENGLISH 11 9 12 10 13 harman / kardon HK 3250 Tune/Preset Seek Stereo MS MIN Volume MEMORY PRESET DELAY TIME SLEEP Memory Tune/Preset VCR1 CD FM Bass Treble Balance Power Headphones Speakers Tape Mon VCR 2 TV/Aux AM 1 2 1 2 6 8 7 3 4 5 3 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 4 Front Panel Controls 1. POWER BUTTON Press this button to turn the power on. Press again to turn the power off. If you connect the other components to the switched outlet, it can also be used as a system power button. 5. BALANCE CONTROL This control is used for balancing the relative sound volume of the left and right channel speakers. Clockwise rotation reduces the volume from the left speaker, counterclockwise rotation reduces the volume from the right speaker. 8. TAPE MONITOR BUTTON Press this button to select input from a tape deck. 9. TUNE / PRESET BUTTON When AUTO is not lit, the TUNE/PRESET buttons will allow you to tune to a station manually. 2. HEADPHONE JACK Stereo headphones can be plugged into this jack for private listening. Headphone impedance should be between 8 and 2K ohms. Best results between 200 and 400 ohms. again to store preset station. NOTE: When you store a frequency in a memory location that already contains a frequency, you replace the previous frequency. If your receiver is disconnected from AC power for more than about 2 weeks, it loses all stored frequencies. ENGLISH 6. 1 / 2 SPEAKER SWITCHES These switches allow you to select various combinations of speakers as follows; s To drive 1 pair of speakers, push only the speaker 1 switch in. s To drive a second pair of speakers, push only the speaker 2 switch in. s To drive both pairs of speakers, push both 1 and 2 switches in. s To use headphones for private listening or monitoring, leave both 1 and 2 switches pushed out 10. TUNE / PRESET SCAN BUTTONS Press the TUNE/PRESET button to light up PRESET then use the up/down buttons momentarily to scan the preset station frequencies. The receiver stops at each preset location from 1-30 that has been entered in memory. Hold the button down to skip through the presets quickly. In the TUNE mode press these buttons to change selected frequencies. 12. SEEK STEREO BUTTON Press this button, "Auto" will illuminate in the display. Then press the TUNE/PRESET button. The tuner will automatically seek out stations in your area that have enough signal strength to be listenable. The tuner will stop on stations until the SEEK/STEREO button is pressed again. 3. BASS CONTROL Modifies the low-frequency sound of the left and right channels as much as +/- 10dB. Set this control at a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics. 13. VOLUME CONTROL Turn the VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it. 4. TREBLE CONTROL Modifies the high-frequency sound of the left and right channels as much as +/- 10dB. Set this control at a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics. 11. STATION MEMORY BUTTON Use this button to store an AM or FM frequency. Press this button and select one of 30 preset locations to store the frequency with the TUNE/PRESET buttons while the MEM indicator blinks, press MEMORY 14. DISPLAY WINDOW This window shows the state of operation for easier control of the receiver. It also contains the IR Remote Sensor. 7. INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR BUTTONS Press these buttons to select the desired input source. 4 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 5 Rear Panel Connections 1 FRONT SPEAKERS ENGLISH FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA FM INDOOR ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT + + 3 1 2 ANTENNA 15 13 300/75 ADAPTOR 300/75 ADAPTOR AC INPUT AC 230V 50Hz AM LOOP PREOUT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SPEAKERS LEFT SERIAL NO. FM 75 9 VCR 1 LEFT 12 1 16 14 MODEL NO.: HK 3250 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA U.S.A. REMOTE CONTROL IN 2 AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 230V~50Hz 100W MAX RIGHT TV/AUX CD PLAY REC PLAY REC OUT RIGHT LEFT TAPE MON (USE 4 OHM MIN SPEAKERS) AMPLIFIER 10 + + 4 COMPACT DISC PLAYER 8 5 6 7 AUDIO 11 TO 16 CASSETTE DECK IN REC IN PLAY OUT OUT RIGHT 2 FRONT SPEAKERS VCR LEFT TO WALL OUTLET 5 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 6 Rear Panel Connections 1. FM INDOOR ANTENNA Connect the supplied antenna (the wire lead) to a 300/75 adapter and connect the adapter to the 75 FM antenna terminal, as shown in the Rear Panel Connection Diagram. Change the position of the antenna until you get the best reception of your favorite stations. reception. When this unit is mounted in a rack or placed on a shelf with sufficient space behind, hang the antenna on a wall in the direction which gives the best reception. NOTE: If noise is heard during AM reception, move the antenna for better reception. To prevent undesired noise, the AM LOOP ANTENNA should be located away from the remote control cord over 12 inches (30cm). 6. TAPE PLAY JACKS Connect the line output of your CASSETTE DECK to these jacks. 12. REMOTE CONTROL IN JACK Connect a Harman Kardon HE 1000 remote I.R. sensor to this jack. You can operate the unit by remote commander through the adaptor. It is convenient when the unit is located in a separate room. ENGLISH 7. TAPE REC JACKS Connect the line input of your CASSETTE DECK to these jacks. 8. VCR2 INPUT JACKS Connect these jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUTPUT jacks of your TV (if available) or VCR. 13. PRE OUT JACKS When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the speakers, connect the power amplifier input to these jacks. 2. FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA An outdoor FM antenna may be used to further improve the quality of reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one. A 75/300 adaptor must be used. 4. TV / AUX INPUT JACKS This input is provided for any source you want to hear. An additional compact disc player, tape recorder, TV video cassette recorder (VCR), etc. can be plugged into these jacks. 9. VCR1 INPUT (PLAY) JACKS Connect these jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUTPUT jacks of a VCR. 14. SPEAKER TERMINALS Two pair of speaker terminals are provided. For primary speakers connect the left (L) and right (R) speakers to the speaker 1 terminals. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the speaker are connected to the corresponding terminals on the receiver. If you wish to use another pair of speakers with the receiver, connect this pair to the speaker 2 terminals. 3. AM LOOP ANTENNA Tune in your favorite AM station and position the loop antenna for best reception. Try other stations and find the position that gives the best overall 5. CD INPUT JACKS Connect the output cables of a compact disc player to these jacks. 10. VCR1 OUTPUT (REC) JACKS Connect these jacks to the corresponding AUDIO INPUT jacks of a VCR. AM LOOP ANTENNA SETTING 11. REMOTE CONTROL OUT JACK Connect this jack to the REMOTE IN jack on a Harman Kardon component. Use one of the accessory mini-plug cables. You can control many other Harman Kardon components in your system using the HK3250 remote commander. 15. AC INPUT CORD Plug this cord in AC outlet on a wall. 16. AC SWITCHED OUTLET This outlet provides AC power. The AC power is switched by the power button. Use this outlet for a CD player or a cassette deck. PLEASE NOTE: Do not plug irons or toasters or other products with high power consumption into these outlets. LEG Stand and place it on a shelf or hang it on a wall. 6 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 7 Operation BASIC OPERATION 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power ON, the display panel will then light up. · When using the POWER button on the remote control turn the unit off, the unit will go into STANDBY mode. 2 Select the desired program source with the INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR buttons and the selected input function appears in the display. 3 When the TAPE MONITOR button is set to ON so that the TAPE indicator lights up, the selected program source cannot be heard from the speakers. To listen to a program source other than cassette deck be sure to set the TAPE MONITOR button to OFF. 4 Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level with the VOLUME control or VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control. 5 For private listening, insert a 1/4 inch plug of the headphone into the HEADPHONE jack. · When the headphones are plugged, sound from the speakers is cut off. MANUAL TUNING Auto tuning may be impossible if the broadcast signal is weak. If so, use manual tuning. 1 Press the FM or AM button to select the desired band. 2 Press the SEEK/STEREO button and AUTO will go out in the display. 3 Press the UP or DOWN TUNE/PRESET button until the desired station frequency is reached. · Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes by a step. · When the button is kept pressed, the frequency changes continuously in sequence. MANUAL PRESETTING Up to 30 stations can be preset at random, regardless of the reception band. 1 Tune in the station to be memorized using the auto or manual tuning. 2 Press the MEMORY button, then the MEMORY indicator lights up for 5 seconds. 3 Select the channel number with the UP or DOWN TUNE/PRESET NUMERIC buttons on the remote while the MEMORY indicator is lit, then the selected channel number lights up. 4 Press the MEMORY button to memorize the station. · When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote, the station is memorized without pressing the MEMORY button again. · When selecting one digit channel number with the NUMERIC buttons, press the corresponding number without "0". 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset other stations. ENGLISH LISTENING TO BROADCASTS You can use auto, manual or preset tuning to select a radio station. AUTO TUNING If broadcast signals are strong and there is no interference, auto tuning is possible. 1 Press the FM or AM button to select the desired band. 2 Press the SEEK STEREO button and AUTO will illuminate in the display. 3 Press the TUNE UP/DOWN button. Tuning will start automatically and stop at a broadcast station frequency with sufficient signal strength. PRESET TUNING The receiver has a memory for up to 30 preset stations. If the station frequencies are stored in this memory, they can be tuned in by a simplified procedure. 7 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 8 RECALLING THE PRESET STATIONS Select the channel number of the desired preset station with the UP or DOWN TUNE/PRESET or NUMERIC buttons on the remote control unit. RECORDING WITH A CASSETTE DECK 1 Select the program source to be recorded with the INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR buttons. 2 Start recording on the cassette deck. 3 Play back the desired program source. · The volume, balance, bass and treble settings have no effect on the recording or dubbing. · When recording is performed on a 3-head cassette deck, the recorded sound can be monitored through the speakers by pressing the TAPE MONITOR button to ON. ENGLISH SCANNING THE PRESET STATIONS IN SEQUENCE 1 Press the PRESET SCAN button on the remote control unit to listen to the preset stations. 2 The receiver will start scanning the stations in the preset sequence and each station is received for 4 seconds. 3 At the desired station, press again to stop scanning. NOTES: · If the end of the frequency range is reached during the auto or manual tuning, tuning will continue from the opposite end. · When FM stereo broadcasts are poor, select the FM mono mode with the SEEK/STEREO button so that the AUTO indicator goes out. · When memorizing a new station, the previously memorized station on the same channel number is cleared. · In the event of a power failure or when the receiver is disconnected from the AC outlet, the memorized stations are maintained for approximately 2 weeks. 8 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 9 HK3250 System Remote Control 1. INFRARED TRANSMITTER WINDOW The infrared beam is emitted forward from this window when you press any button on the commander. For the remote controls to function properly, always face this window toward the remote sensor window on the receiver and do not obstruct this window with any material. 5. NUMERIC BUTTONS These buttons can be used for preset tuning in TUNER mode. Preset tuning: Select one of 30 preset locations. 9. VOLUME BUTTONS Press to adjust volume levels. 13. BATTERY COMPARTMENT This battery case is provided as the power source for the commander. To remove the cover, press it down with your thumb and pull it toward the back side. Two UM-3, size "AA" or R6 1.5V dry batteries are used. When loading the batteries, make sure that the polarity is correct. Remove the batteries from the case if the remote commander will not be used for a long time. ENGLISH 10. DISPLAY BUTTON Press once and the display dims, press again and it turns off. Press a third time and it goes on. 6. CD FUNCTION BUTTONS For a CD PLAYER: DISC (DISC SELECTOR is available for the Harman Kardon FL8400, FL8450 CD changer), PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, BACKWARD SKIP, FORWARD SKIP, A-B and INTRO buttons are available. When selecting a disc, press the DISC button. 11. SLEEP BUTTON Set the receiver to automatically turn off after 10, 20, 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Each time the button is pressed, the setting is advanced as below. 10min 20min 30min 60min 90min OFF 2. STANDBY BUTTON Press this button to turn the power on and off. Automatic power on: When you press the input function buttons (CD, TUNER, TAPE, TV/AUX, VCR 1, VCR 2) in STANDBY mode, the power is automatically turned on and the function is selected. 7. INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR Press the button to select the desired input function. The available buttons are CD, TUNER, TAPE MON, TV / AUX, VCR 1, and VCR 2. The display will dim when the sleep function has been set. 12. MUTE BUTTON Press this button to silence the speakers temporarily. The volume indicator blinks. Press again to restore the same listening level as before. 3. TUNING UP/DOWN Press these buttons to tune the receiver up or down. 4. PRESET SCAN BUTTON Button for scanning preset station frequencies. 8. CASSETTE DECK FUNCTION BUTTONS For a cassette deck: PAUSE/RECORD, STOP, REVERSE PLAY, FORWARD PLAY, REWIND, FAST FORWARD buttons are available. 9 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 10 1 ENGLISH harman / kardon HK 3250 Tune/Preset Seek Stereo MS MIN Volume MEMORY PRESET DELAY TIME SLEEP Memory Tune/Preset 3 VCR1 CD FM harman kardon Standby Tuning PScan 13 Bass Treble Balance Power Headphones Speakers Tape Mon VCR 2 TV/Aux AM 2 Tuner / ON 4 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 1 2 1 6 8m 5 0 Disc 30 30 CD Search Tuner Skip 6 Intro CD A-B Tape Mon harman kardon Standby / ON Tuning PScan Cass Deck 7 TV/Aux VCR 1 VCR 2 Select A/B 5 0 Tuner 1 6 Disc 2 7 3 8 4 9 8 CD Search Tuner Skip CD A-B Intro Tape Mon TV/Aux VCR 1 VCR 2 Cass Deck Select A/B Volume Display Sleep Mute REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Display Sleep Volume 9 Mute 10 11 12 10 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 11 Troubleshooting This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So, if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center. ENGLISH IF THE PROBLEM IS... No lights illuminate when POWER button is pressed No sound is heard MAKE SURE THAT THE... Unit is plugged into a live outlet Correct input function selector button has been pressed Volume is turned up Speakers are connected properly Cables are not defective: Check/replace speaker cables The signal source is operating and providing proper signal output to the HK3250 The antenna is properly connected The antenna is properly located The antenna is set in the proper direction The antenna is adequate to receive the desired station The unit is away from fluorescent lights, TVs, motors and other electrical appliances After pressing the MEMORY button, the PRESET button is pressed while the MEMORY indicator blinks, and the memory button is pressed again. No output from one or more channels Tuner sound has a large amount of interference, or The "Stereo" display is not illuminated, or Tuner sound distorts and/or volume level is too low Tuner is intermittent or continuously buzzing or hissing Stations cannot be preset 11 HK3250 engelsk 11/01/98 14:28 Side 12 Specifications Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts from 20Hz-20kHz: @<0.09% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms 65 Watts from 20Hz-20kHz: @<0.09% THD, both channels driven into 4 Ohms 50dB Quieting Sensitivity, Stereo (dbf): Signal-to-Noise Ratio @ 65dBf, mono/stereo: Capture Ratio: Selectivity, Adjacent/Alternate Channel: IF Rejection: AM Rejection @ 45dBf: Stereo Separation @ 1kHz, 65dBf: THD @ 1kHz, 65dBf, mono/stereo (%): 40.3 70dB/65dB 2.0dB 5dB/65dB 90dB 55dB 45dB 0.3/0.5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ENGLISH AMPLIFIER SECTION High-Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±20 Amps Negative Feedback: 20dB Frequency Response @1W (+0/-3dB): 0.5Hz - 100kHz Rise Time: 1.8µSec Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM): Unmeasurable We, Harman Marketing Europe a/s Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DANEMARK declare that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance TUNER SECTION: AM Sensitivity, External Antenna: Alternate Channel Selectivity Image Rejection: IF Rejection: 25µV 38dB 35dB 50dB with technical standards: EN 55013/6. 1990, EN55020/6. 1988, EN 60555 Part 2 and 3/4. 1987 Accredited test laboratory: MIKES PRODUCT SERVICE GmbH Ohmstrasse 2-4 5 7 15 PREAMPLIFIER SECTION Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 Volt, A-Wtd) CD: 92dB Video 83dB Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video, CD, Tape: 150mV/22k Tone Control Range Bass @ 50Hz: ±10dB Treble @ 10kHz: ±10dB DIMENSIONS (W× H × D): inches: 17 /16 × 4 /8 × 14 /16 mm: 440 × 125 × 380 Weight (lbs/kgs): 18 lbs, 8.2 kg Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and antennas. Height measurement includes feet. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. D-94342 Strasskirchen GERMANY, 27.09.1995 TUNER SECTION: FM Usable Sensitivity, Mono (dBf): 11.2 Steen Michaelsen Harman Marketing Europe a/s The appliance conforms with EEC directive 87/308/EEC regarding interference suppression 12