INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! With the purchase of the
Harman Kardon
®
HK 3475 you are about to begin
many years of listening enjoyment. The HK 3475 has
been custom-designed to provide all the excitement
and power of rock, jazz and popular music, and every
nuance of classical selections.
While sophisticated systems are hard at work within
the HK 3475 to make all of this happen, hookup and
operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a
comprehensive remote control make the HK 3475
easy to use.
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 3475 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its instal-
lation or operation, please contact your dealer, your
best local source of information.
Description and Features
Harman Kardon’s HK 3475 is among the world’s few
stereo receivers to offer VMAx.
®
VMAx is a proprietary
signal-processing technique that creates 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.
The HK 3475 is a full-featured stereo receiver, with
five inputs and an FM Stereo/FM/AM tuner with capa-
bilities that provide for the utmost flexibility. A high-
quality phono input is available so that you may con-
tinue to enjoy your existing record collection as well as
the latest CD recordings.
The HK 3475’s powerful amplifier uses traditional
Harman Kardon High-Current Design philosophies
to meet the wide dynamic range of any program
selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver
almost fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art features
and time-honored circuit designs, the HK 3475 is one
of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.
■ Harman Kardon
®
-Designed High-Current,
Ultrawide-Bandwidth Amplifier
■ VMAx
®
Processing Mode – Exclusive to
Harman Kardon Receivers
■ Phono Input Section
■ Speaker 1/Speaker 2 Outputs for High-
Quality Sound in Two Locations
■ Pre-Out/Main-In Jacks for Use With External
Amplifiers, Equalizers or Speaker Processors
■ Programmable Learning Remote Control
■ Subwoofer Outputs
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your HK 3475 has been designed for use with 120-
volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than
that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire
hazard, and may damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage require-
ments for your specific model, or about the line volt-
age in your area, contact your selling dealer before
plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord
attached to your unit. We do not recommend 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION 3
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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
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
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
