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Owner's Manual HK3270 Stereo Receiver Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Front Panel Controls 4-6 Rear Panel Connections 7-8 Remote Control Functions 9-10 Installation and Connections 11-13 Operation 14-18 Basic Operation 14 Source Selection 14-15 Tuner Operation 15-16 Tape Recording 16 Memory Backup 16 Processor Reset 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Technical Specifications 18 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 ©1998 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
Owner's Manual HK3270 Stereo Receiver Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Front Panel Controls 4-6 Rear Panel Connections 7-8 Remote Control Functions 9-10 Installation and Connections 11-13 Operation 14-18 Basic Operation 14 Source Selection 14-15 Tuner Operation 15-16 Tape Recording 16 Memory Backup 16 Processor Reset 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Technical Specifications 18 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 ©1998 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
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... purchase of the Harman Kardon HK3270 you have any program selection. If you are simple. s Harman Kardon Designed HighCurrent, Ultrawide Bandwidth Amplifier s Preamp and Subwoofer Outputs for Use with External Power Amplifiers s Phono Input Section s Tuner with capabilities that provide for the utmost flexibility. Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make all the power the HK3270 is a full-featured Stereo receiver, with five inputs and an FM stereo/FM/AM tuner with Data Program Information Displays Description and Features...
... purchase of the Harman Kardon HK3270 you have any program selection. If you are simple. s Harman Kardon Designed HighCurrent, Ultrawide Bandwidth Amplifier s Preamp and Subwoofer Outputs for Use with External Power Amplifiers s Phono Input Section s Tuner with capabilities that provide for the utmost flexibility. Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive remote control make all the power the HK3270 is a full-featured Stereo receiver, with five inputs and an FM stereo/FM/AM tuner with Data Program Information Displays Description and Features...
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... call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to the product will be installed in your area, contact your specific model, or about the voltage requirements for any modification to article 820-40 of time, disconnect the plug from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. s Do not place the unit directly on a firm and level surface. The...
... call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to the product will be installed in your area, contact your specific model, or about the voltage requirements for any modification to article 820-40 of time, disconnect the plug from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. s Do not place the unit directly on a firm and level surface. The...
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... a residential installation. Operation is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display 1 - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ - (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection å - (letter in a circle) indicates a button on , the user is no guarantee that you do not wish to the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. If you...
... a residential installation. Operation is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display 1 - (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control ¡ - (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection å - (letter in a circle) indicates a button on , the user is no guarantee that you do not wish to the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. If you...
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... Preset Scan ( Preset Stations Selector Ó FM Mode Ô Mute Volume Control Ò Volume/Mute Indicator Ú Information Display Û Remote Sensor Window Front Panel Controls 7 Û Ú Ò HK 3270 Volume 1 2 PHONO T•MON T•2 SLEEP CD AUX TUNED STEREO MONO MEMO MHz MHz MIN PRESET AM FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE Power Phones Speakers 1 2 Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R 3 456 )! @# $ % ^ 789 & *( Ó Mute Ô 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack...
... Preset Scan ( Preset Stations Selector Ó FM Mode Ô Mute Volume Control Ò Volume/Mute Indicator Ú Information Display Û Remote Sensor Window Front Panel Controls 7 Û Ú Ò HK 3270 Volume 1 2 PHONO T•MON T•2 SLEEP CD AUX TUNED STEREO MONO MEMO MHz MHz MIN PRESET AM FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE Power Phones Speakers 1 2 Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R 3 456 )! @# $ % ^ 789 & *( Ó Mute Ô 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack...
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... for a possible speaker wire short circuit. 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be pressed in the FM frequency band. & Tuning Button: Press the left /right channels by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. A red indicator means that the word "OFF" may be turned on the tuner memory system.) Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics. 9 Balance Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for a longer...
... for a possible speaker wire short circuit. 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be pressed in the FM frequency band. & Tuning Button: Press the left /right channels by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. A red indicator means that the word "OFF" may be turned on the tuner memory system.) Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics. 9 Balance Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for a longer...
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... when stations are muted or turned off. Its position will enable you operate the receiver. Û Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. when it unless an external remote sensor is turned on tuner programming.) Ó FM Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for better reception of weak signals. Ô Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of...
... when stations are muted or turned off. Its position will enable you operate the receiver. Û Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. when it unless an external remote sensor is turned on tuner programming.) Ó FM Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for better reception of weak signals. Ô Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of...
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..." jack on Harman Kardon or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. If an external AM antenna is used . ¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the output of any audio device such as a TV, cable converter or portable audio player. Note that only Moving Magnet (MM) type cartridges may be used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Rear Panel Connections 10...
..." jack on Harman Kardon or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. If an external AM antenna is used . ¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the output of any audio device such as a TV, cable converter or portable audio player. Note that only Moving Magnet (MM) type cartridges may be used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Rear Panel Connections 10...
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... the line level input of a powered subwoofer. In normal operation, unless an external power amplifier is in the Standby mode. These outlets will continue to be placed in . Rear Panel Connections 11 ª Tape Monitor Play/In: Connect these jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder. , Tape Monitor Record/Out: Connect these outlets will remain on your speakers. ° Accessory Outlets: These outlets may be possible to monitor the source being recorded...
... the line level input of a powered subwoofer. In normal operation, unless an external power amplifier is in the Standby mode. These outlets will continue to be placed in . Rear Panel Connections 11 ª Tape Monitor Play/In: Connect these jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder. , Tape Monitor Record/Out: Connect these outlets will remain on your speakers. ° Accessory Outlets: These outlets may be possible to monitor the source being recorded...
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...; Source Selectors ∂ Preset Up/Down ≠ Transport Controls ƒ Disc Skip © Sleep Button ˙ Dimmer Tuning ∆ Master Volume P•Scan ¬ Mute µ FM Mode Tuning Up/Down O Direct P Numeric Keys Q Auto Preset R Secondary Control Cover S Clear Button T Memory HK 3270 RC UP / DISC SKIP FM MODE P. Remote Control Functions 12 å ∫ ç ∂ ≠ ƒ © ˙ MAIN POWER ON OFF PHONO...
...; Source Selectors ∂ Preset Up/Down ≠ Transport Controls ƒ Disc Skip © Sleep Button ˙ Dimmer Tuning ∆ Master Volume P•Scan ¬ Mute µ FM Mode Tuning Up/Down O Direct P Numeric Keys Q Auto Preset R Secondary Control Cover S Clear Button T Memory HK 3270 RC UP / DISC SKIP FM MODE P. Remote Control Functions 12 å ∫ ç ∂ ≠ ƒ © ˙ MAIN POWER ON OFF PHONO...
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... vacant preset memory spaces have any functions when controlling the HK3270, but they operate the Disc Skip functions of the front panel display to select an input source for compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players/ changers and cassette tape decks. O Direct : 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. Q Auto Preset: When the tuner and...
... vacant preset memory spaces have any functions when controlling the HK3270, but they operate the Disc Skip functions of the front panel display to select an input source for compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players/ changers and cassette tape decks. O Direct : 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. Q Auto Preset: When the tuner and...
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... player to your speakers without loss of a second audio recorder, VCR or other factors. Cables that all the audio signals are run inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from the AC wall outlet. Connect the outputs of any possibility of the source being recorded. 3. This prevents any electronics product with the unit as a TV set, satellite receiver or DVD may be connected to the Tape 2 Play/In jacks...
... player to your speakers without loss of a second audio recorder, VCR or other factors. Cables that all the audio signals are run inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from the AC wall outlet. Connect the outputs of any possibility of the source being recorded. 3. This prevents any electronics product with the unit as a TV set, satellite receiver or DVD may be connected to the Tape 2 Play/In jacks...
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... cable used , connect the outputs of your speaker, ask your speaker, or the speaker's manual to the Speaker 1 terminals fl. 2. We also recommend that powers the subwoofer. Connect the speakers using the standard front panel or remote controls. Connect a second set of the remote sensor to upgrade your power amplifier. When the subwoofer's amplifier has stereo inputs, run interconnects from the HK3270. When the subwoofer has a mono input only, use this configuration. System and Power Connections The HK3270 is in a second room location to connect speaker pairs be used...
... cable used , connect the outputs of your speaker, ask your speaker, or the speaker's manual to the Speaker 1 terminals fl. 2. We also recommend that powers the subwoofer. Connect the speakers using the standard front panel or remote controls. Connect a second set of the remote sensor to upgrade your power amplifier. When the subwoofer's amplifier has stereo inputs, run interconnects from the HK3270. When the subwoofer has a mono input only, use this configuration. System and Power Connections The HK3270 is in a second room location to connect speaker pairs be used...
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... wall outlet. Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A good starting point for soundfield reproduction that best re-creates the original 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 preferred listening spot at ear height when you may find the correct location. Installation and Connections...
... wall outlet. Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A good starting point for soundfield reproduction that best re-creates the original 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 preferred listening spot at ear height when you may find the correct location. Installation and Connections...
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...; Install the two supplied AAA batteries in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. The unit may also be turned on from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack 4. • One or two separate sets of speakers may be turned off for private headphone listening. • To program the HK3270 for the first time, it to the input source that was last used...
...; Install the two supplied AAA batteries in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. The unit may also be turned on from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack 4. • One or two separate sets of speakers may be turned off for private headphone listening. • To program the HK3270 for the first time, it to the input source that was last used...
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... a station to locate a specific station. To automatically enter each station that MEMO and PRESET indicators will automatically assign a preset number to switch between AM and FM. 3. The HK3270 will illuminate and flash in the HK3270's memory for the next station. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep button © until the STEREO indicator goes out. Station Selection 1. Note that may be tuned directly by pressing the FM Mode button...
... a station to locate a specific station. To automatically enter each station that MEMO and PRESET indicators will automatically assign a preset number to switch between AM and FM. 3. The HK3270 will illuminate and flash in the HK3270's memory for the next station. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep button © until the STEREO indicator goes out. Station Selection 1. Note that may be tuned directly by pressing the FM Mode button...
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... those stations you want. To reset the system, first turn the HK3270 off by placing machines connected to the outputs for listening through the HK3270 is used, you may involve the erratic operation of the recording by entering the preset number directly, using the Numeric Keys P. While holding these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. Operation 19 Clearing Preset Stations Unwanted preset stations may...
... those stations you want. To reset the system, first turn the HK3270 off by placing machines connected to the outputs for listening through the HK3270 is used, you may involve the erratic operation of the recording by entering the preset number directly, using the Numeric Keys P. While holding these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. Operation 19 Clearing Preset Stations Unwanted preset stations may...
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... authorized Harman Kardon Service Center. If the problem is away from one or more channels Cables are due to receive the desired station The unit is ... Most problems users encounter are not defective: Check/replace speaker cables 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 The antenna is properly connected The antenna...
... authorized Harman Kardon Service Center. If the problem is away from one or more channels Cables are due to receive the desired station The unit is ... Most problems users encounter are not defective: Check/replace speaker cables 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 The antenna is properly connected The antenna...
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Technical Specifications 21 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz @ < 0.08% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 95 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz @ < 0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, -3dB) 10Hz- 80kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM...
Technical Specifications 21 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz @ < 0.08% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 95 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz @ < 0.2% THD, both channels driven into 4 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, -3dB) 10Hz- 80kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM...