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Harman Kardon HS 300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HS 300 Home Cinema System OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Radio Menu Remote Control Introduction Rearranging the station list Learning Codes from a Remote Safety Information Selecting presets Erasing Learned Codes Unpacking Removing presets Macro Programming Terminology Auto Preset function DVD Languages Codes Features RDS Station ID Languages Codes Front Panel Controls Surround Mode for Tuner...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ■ Plays a Wide Range of Video and Audio Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! As portable USB devices increase in popularity, With the purchase of a Harman Kardon HS 300 Harman Kardon's HS 300 is among the first inte- Formats, Including DVD-Video Discs,...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    ■ Make certain that proper space is provided If you do not wish to save the packaging authorized Harman Kardon dealer. both above and below the unit for ventilation. materials, please note that the carton and other If this product will be installed in a cabinet or sections of the shipping protection are recyclable.

  • Page 5: Terminology

    In resume mode, the cover of the DVD will be mand data, allowing customers to obtain pure compatibility. Now, the Harman Kardon DVD is displayed, if available. Otherwise, the digital picture and sound directly from the source among the select few DVD players with true Harman Kardon screen will appear.

  • Page 6: Features

    • Dual-layer compatibility for extended play • CD The ”firmware” controlling the functionality of DVD. • CD-R the Harman Kardon HS system is fully upgrade- • CD-RW • Playback of JPEG image files able. In the event of future improvements to its • VCD...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Main Information Display USB On-The-Go Input Power On/Off (Standby) Headphone Jack Open/Close Volume Control Main Information Display: This display USB On-The-Go Input: This input may be Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to delivers messages and status indications to help used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device listen to the system's output through a pair of you operate the HS 300 Controller.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display A Disc Type Indicators G Source Indicators M Angle Indicator B Playback-Mode Indicators H Repeat Indicators N Title Indicators C Progressive Scan Indicator I VCD Playback Control Indicator O Chapter/Track Number Indicators D Parental Lock Indicator J Random Indicator P Video Output Indicators E Time Indicators K A-B Repeat Indicator...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections Composite Video Output Subwoofer Output Coaxial Digital Output S-Video Output Coaxial Digital Input Subwoofer Trigger Output Component Video Outputs Optical Digital Input USB On-The-Go Input Scart TV Output Analog Audio Outputs HDMI Output AC Power Cord Front Speaker Outputs Remote IR Output FM Antenna Center Speaker Outputs...
  • Page 10 Remote IR Output: This connection per- mits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. Remote IR Input: If the HS 300’s front-...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control Power On/Source Selection Button Power Off Button Subtitle Button Title Button Angle Button Audio Button Enter Button Open/Close Button Set-Up/OSD Button Arrows Button Mute Button Menu Button Pause Button Status Button Skip/Step (Previous) Button Skip/Step (Next) Button Play Button Search/Slow Reverse Button STOP Button Search/Slow Forward Button...
  • Page 12 Remote Control Power On/Source Selector Buttons: Skip/Step (Previous) Button: Press to go Playlist Button: Press this button to Pressing one of these buttons will perform three to beginning of current track. Press again quickly change the playback order of the disc. actions at the same time.

  • Page 13: Basic Information

    Basic Information About This Manual Disc cleaning precautions Regional Coding • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning • The types of functions and operations that can DVD players and discs are designed with region- cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. be used for a particular disc vary depending on al restrictions which dictate the regions in which •...

  • Page 14: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid Video Equipment Connections TV Connection (method 1) surface capable of supporting its weight, you will – using SCART cable (included) Video equipment is connected in the same manner To view the video from DVD discs on your TV set, need to make the connections to your audio and as audio components.

  • Page 15: Optional Audio Connections

    Installation and Connections Connecting VCR and Sat Decoder subwoofer is turned off and the volume of the HS Center Front Speaker (method 5 and 6) controller has been turned down completely. If Diagrams 5 and 6 show possible connection the speakers of your HS system are active, the methods for common system configurations.

  • Page 16: Connecting Ac Power

    2. When you switch on the HS system controller, abnormal operation. a Harman Kardon HS welcome image should Fast Motion Playback/Fast Search appear on the screen. If that screen appears 1. To move forward or backward through the •...

  • Page 17: Slow Motion Playback (With Dvd Only)

    Installation and Connections Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only) Playing a DivX Movie Disc Surround Mode 1. When a DVD disc is in pause or freeze frame Before playing DivX movie discs, please note the One of the most important features of the mode, you may move slowly forward or back- following: HS 300 Controller is its ability to reproduce a full...

  • Page 18: System Setup

    System Setup System Defaults To change a setting, simply move the cursor to In the SET-UP Menu you will find submenus for the setting you wish to change. This setting will making or changing all settings and adjustments The final step of the installation is to establish be highlighted in a white square, and a brief for both Audio and Video handling of your the system’s defaults.

  • Page 19: Disc Recognition

    System Setup (from 17 years old, level 7). The DVD will Dynamic Range: This setting allows you to take accommodate a total of eight rating steps, as set advantage of the programming present on some by the DVD creators. These additional steps allow Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the volume of for more critical control of program playback for louder passages while maintaining intelligibility...

  • Page 20: Video Settings

    System Setup Video Settings Video Mode: This setting affects only the The Video Adjustment Submenu contains access Component Video Outputs, and it controls how to the Test Screen. First adjust the video display the video signals are optimized for progressive device (TV) with the help of the Test Screen.

  • Page 21: Test Screen

    Test Screen Test Screen 2. If the brightness of the white bar will no more Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test increase while turning up the contrast or when When you activate the Test Screen via the OSD the borders of the white ”harman/kardon”...

  • Page 22: Player Menu

    Player/Radio Menu Using the Status Bar Menu Disc: Shows the type of the disc. In DVD and MP3 mode, activating the DISC INFO (DVD) or ID3 INFO (MP3) Submenu will show Audio: Shows the audio track that is currently The on-screen Status Bar contains many playback information about the player and the disc cur- playing.

  • Page 23: Radio Menu

    Player/Radio Menu If you have a disc that contains both MP3 files Note: The stations can be preset auto- Selecting presets and JPEG images, you can choose to run these matically or manually. The Manual Preset Once rearranged, presets can be chosen at any simultaneously, mixing the MP3 audio with your mode is described first.

  • Page 24: Rds Station Id

    Player/Radio Menu TV Menu, AUX Menu, Digital in Menu RDS Station ID TV MENU AUX MENU With the help of RDS (Radio Data System) you As a Scart audio/video cable contains both audio In addition to the built-in DVD-Audio/Video and can show the name of the station you are and video inputs and outputs in one cable, the CD player, the built-in radio and Scart audio...

  • Page 25: Surround Mode Chart

    USB Menu USB MENU Disc: Shows the type of the disc. The HS systems are among the first to allow Audio: Shows the audio track that is currently direct playback of compatible files from portable playing. Options are shown on both menu lines USB devices.

  • Page 26: Learning Codes From A Remote

    Learning Codes from a Remote Learning Codes from a Remote Erasing Learned Codes 2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command The HS 300 remote is able to “learn” codes from The HS’s remote allows you to remove or erase step.

  • Page 27: Dvd Languages Codes

    DVD Language Codes The availability of specific languages for the main audio track or subtitles is dependent on the choices made by a disc’s producer. You should always consult the disc’s jacket for information on languages for any disc. In the case of some languages, you may be required to enter a code from the list below to access that language.

  • Page 28: 28 Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult your • Make sure that you have selected the correct No sound or only very low volume from authorized Harman Kardon dealer. source on the system. the rear speakers. • Press MUTE on the remote control, if the •...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Track Skip or direct select with numeric The subtitles cannot be turned off when buttons, Search, Slow-motion play, repeat you play a DVD. play or Program play, etc., cannot be done. • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to •...

  • Page 30: 30 Glossary

    Glossary Bit rate Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Title Value indicating the amount of video data com- Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other The longest sections of a picture or a music piece pressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps worldwide patents issued and pending.
  • Page 31 All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, registered in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 516.422.HKHK (4545) Fax: 516.682.3523 (USA only) www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group, Inc.: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2007 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: 01.00.YS.SM1.E266...

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